The Hike I met Martha
Author's note:
I hope you enjoy my hiking fantasy. Please take time to rate it (especially if you like it). I also love all comments, complimentary or constructive. They are so helpful. If enough of you really like this story, and want more, I have some ideas for what happens over the next few days. Thank you for reading.
Chapter #1
It was a beautiful day, 70's and partly sunny with a gentle breeze, as I finished hiking for the day. It was a long slog uphill for the final 2 miles, and I was glad to be at the grassy plateau. It made you feel alive to have the legs burn a little, your breath a bit ragged, and a sweat starting to break out. I had reserved one of two cabins, really just a hut, for the night and happily plopped down at the picnic table in front of the huts. Removing my backpack and sitting was a blessing after the long climb. I enjoyed the warmth of the sunshine as my body cooled and the sweat dried. The grassy plateau was dotted with maple trees now in full leaf as we were in late spring. There was a stream to the east and a dug latrine to the west. It was a perfect spot to rest and recuperate after a long 3 days of hiking.
I was still in a blissful daze when I heard footsteps coming up the trail. I looked up to see a white-haired woman, struggling over the last few steps up the hill. She looked up at me and treated me to the most wonderful smile. Her skin glistened with sweat, her eyes smiled, and I could see her chest moving as she tried to suck in air to her starving lungs. She was fit, not skinny but solid, healthy looking, with a pack that seemed to be bigger than she was. She took a few more steps but then just stood there trying to catch her breath.
I said, "Killer of a hill, isn't it?" She gave me another smile and I motioned for her to join me at the picnic table. She sloughed off the backpack and plopped down on the opposite bench obviously relishing a place to sit and catch her breath. She reached for her water bottle and took a long pull from it, swallowing multiple times. Wiping her mouth on the back of her hand she replied, "Damn, that was tough."
Her long-sleeved shirt was dark under her arms and on her back as she must have spent a bunch of energy getting up the hill. I offered her some of my GORP mix, but she just waved me off saying, "Thank you but not yet". I nodded as I stuffed a handful in my mouth and washed it down with a big swig of water.
I said, "Are you my neighbor for the night", pointing at the 2
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cabin. She shook her head and said," No, I was just planning on setting up my hammock somewhere along the trail for night. I was thinking of putting a couple more miles in today until I hit that hill. None of the guidebooks talk about it being that long or steep. "
I smiled and nodded vigorously. "I have done this trail a couple times before and always reserve one of the cabins, because I know I will need a rest after that hill."
We made small talk for the next 1/2 hour, and I found out Martha was about my age, from Michigan, a retired history professor, had been hiking for 3 days (same as me) and was continuing on for 3 more days (same a me again). She was comfortable to talk to and laughed at all my jokes and puns. I never could pick up on these type of cues, but I think she might have been flirting with me.
Martha stuck her nose toward her armpit and said, "Phew, I really need to clean up a bit, I was really sweating over that last uphill. Wasn't there a stream somewhere nearby here?" I pointed toward the east and said, "Just over that rise to the east." Martha rummaged in her pack for a small toiletry kit and a towel and started off toward the stream. She went about 10 steps and turned her head back toward me, and with a sly grin said, "Aren't going to join me? You aren't smelling like roses you know." I blushed a little and realized I was probably a bit ripe after 3 days of sweating, cooling, sweating etc. I grabbed my small bag with soap, shampoo, deodorant etc. and my towel and followed Martha over the hill.
The stream had plenty of water at this time of year, although it was very cold. Martha walked to a small pool about 2 feet deep and proceeded to strip off her sweaty shirt, take off her shoes, socks, and pants in what seemed like 5 seconds. I was mesmerized by her figure outlined in her matching bra and panties. She gave me that sly grin again, turned her back to me and removed her bra. Next came the panties sliding over her round bottom. She proceeded to get in the stream, squat down and splash water all over her body. She was already using some soap on her body by the time I realized I was just standing there staring. At least I wasn't drooling. She looked up and said, "Geez, this water is cold. It will have to be a quick cleanup."
I felt embarrassed that I was quite overtly watching this very attractive woman, but she seemed oblivious to any concern of being naked. I moved to the other side of pool with my back to Martha and stripped off my sweaty clothes and turned to look over my shoulder. Martha was standing up rubbing soap under her arms and I could see just a hint of her pubic hair between her legs. She caught me looking and just smiled back. I lowered my striped briefs, trying not to show my semi erection. I snuck a peek back and found her staring at me. Lucky for me the water was very cold and with some willpower I was able to keep my penis from standing straight up. I focused on getting clean as quickly as I could since the frigid water in the stream pool was numbing my legs. By the time I was rinsing my body and dared to look again Martha was drying herself with the towel.
Her figure was truly mesmerizing to me. Here was an older woman, hiking alone, obviously very fit and showing it all to me without a care in the world. How did this become my lucky day? Before I could wade out of the stream a towel clad Martha, walked over, and picked up my towel. Then she took two steps back and said, "Here is your towel." I had no option but to turn around and face her as I walked out of the stream. Now my embarrassment was more of a concern at what cold water does to a man's equipment. Her eyes started locked on mine but then drifted lower. This caused a stirring in my nether region. I took the last few steps quickly and took the towel from her and covered up. It was a challenge to try and dry myself and not expose myself at the same time. She laughed at me and said, "Why so bashful?"
"Have you ever heard of Shrinkage?" I said. "You know when a man is in cold water." I didn't know why I was so embarrassed and from the stirrings I felt I was sure my cold-water shrinkage issues were over.