In the days leading up to my trip with Lucas, I was a complete mess. My mind was so preoccupied with the trip that I was pushing everything else-school, friends, family-to the side. I wanted so badly to know Lucas better and to make sure that what I was feeling for him wasn't just in my imagination. Spending the long weekend with him at his cabin would give us the perfect opportunity to explore our feelings and each other, but I was nervous things wouldn't turn out and I would be stuck up there. I had told Lucas I could just meet him at the cabin (I felt bad that he would have to pick me up, but mostly I wanted a reason to leave if things got awkward), but he insisted on driving together. Of course, my last class had run a little long, so I had to rush home to finish packing.
I had been packing and unpacking all week trying to find the perfect combination of skimpy lingerie and what I considered "mountain appropriate". My bag ended up being a bit haphazard and definitely much more than I would need for our four day trip, but I wanted to make sure I had options, since I didn't exactly know what to expect. I only had to pack up a few last minute essentials before we headed out, which was approaching faster than I wanted.
I caught a glimpse of myself in the mirror and decided I should probably clean up a little bit before Lucas came. I hopped in the shower, jumping a little when the cold water hit my skin, and started washing away the grime of the day. I heard someone knock on the door and couldn't believe Lucas was already here. Of course he was punctual! Why couldn't he be perpetually late like everyone else?
"Just a minute! I'll be right there!"
I got out of the shower as quickly as I could, drying off as much as possible before grabbing the first clean thing I could find-a loose fitting casual dress that hit just below the knees. I let my dress fall as I rushed through the house, grabbing my bag before opening the door. Lucas is perhaps the sexiest man I have ever seen in a suit, but seeing him on my porch dressed casually in jeans and a t-shirt took him to another level. I didn't know if I would ever get over how much he affected me, but for the moment butterflies had invaded my stomach.
"Ready to go?"
I nodded my head, "I'll meet you at the car. I just have to lock up first."
Lucas took my bag and headed down the steps toward his SUV. I caught myself staring at his magnificent ass as he walked across my driveway and told myself to get it together. I locked my front door and took a deep breath to calm my nerves before joining Lucas.