"Alright, so we got the tent up, firewood in place, and the grill all set. You ladies go get ready; everyone else should be here in a few." AJ chirped excitedly. We had all only just met, but we were all having so much fun. Aaron and I agreed to join AJ and Jessi at their barbecue tonight. They had invited a few friends from town who were coming out to sit by the fire and hang out, so we figured it sounded like fun. The guys seemed to be manning the fire okay... or AJ was, and Aaron was trying to help, so I took his suggestion and ran toward the RV to get ready. This would be my third outfit today. I had to throw on flannel pajama bottoms and a tank top after my rendezvous and adventure in the water. I stared at my open suitcase, thumbing through outfits. I settled on a gorgeous purple dress with a knot in the center that made my cleavage look amazing. The best part was the dress wasn't really dressy, so I still fit in at a nighttime barbecue. I decided to dress it up a bit by wearing my freshwater pearls, and throwing my hair into a half bun. Loose strands circled my face. I looked pretty good. Admittedly, a small part of me wanted to take AJ's breath away. I sprayed on some perfume, my purple flip flops, and strutted back out of the RV. Good thing I had showered two hours ago. When I emerged, Aaron was the only one outside, and had a fire started. It looked incredible in the twilight of the evening. He stopped me from taking in the beautiful scenery with a low whistle.
"Honey, you look amazing," he said, impressed. "You realize we're camping, right?" he gave me a skeptical look.
"Yes, but they did say it was a party, silly!" I gave him a quick peck on the lips. He laughed and pulled me in for a deeper kiss, but was startled by the slamming of the screen door. Jessi was coming back outside, and didn't look half bad herself.
"Wow, you look great!" she said, coming over and slapping me playfully on the arm. She had done her hair, and had it braided back into a French braid. She was wearing a low cut blue top, and a denim skirt. I eyed Aaron as if to say 'ha ha'.
"So do you!" I said honestly, nodding in approval. "Blue is your color."
"I tell her that all the time, but she never listens," AJ said, emerging from the RV. "She just-" I noticed he was staring at me, frozen. He looked like someone had punched him in the ribs. Hard. Jessi and Aaron followed my gaze.
"Hey, man, I got the fire started!" Aaron called to him excitedly, rushing back toward his work.
"Hon, you okay?" Jessi asked, concerned.
"Uh- yeah... I just probably shouldn't have eaten that hot dog." He answered, still eyeing me.
"Oh, well then go take a peppermint from my purse." Jessi cooed. Somehow, this upset me. I sat down on one of the beach chairs the guys had placed around the fire. AJ went inside, presumably to grab a mint. Jessi came and sat next to me and we watched Aaron go to start putting burgers on the grill. "These friends that are coming always bring a ton of booze. Do you drink?"
"No, no I actually try not to, maybe one. Aaron does however." I smiled at her.
"Well, neither does AJ. But I do. So don't mind me if I pass out. I'm a sleepy drunk." She laughed.
"Yeah, so is Aaron. If they bring the right stuff, he'll be out like a log by midnight." We laughed and continued talking about her friends, what they were like. All I could think of is what would happen if Jessi and Aaron were passed out drunk.
Jessi and I were making a salad inside their RV. It was nice, and only a little older than ours. It had a nice flat screen TV, and an awesome stereo, which we had moved outside for the party. The guys had set up a table with chips, sodas, burgers, hot dogs and marshmallows. Jessi and I came outside with the salad.
"Looks good ladies," AJ said coming up behind us. We giggled. He leaned forward and breathed into my ear, barely audible. "Looks temptingly good." I shuddered a bit in spite of myself. I heard him chuckle.
"Sweetie, they're here!" Jessi called from a few yards away. A red SUV was making its way toward us. There had to be at least four people in there.
I was right. Three guys and a girl, a friend of Jessi's. A new round of introductions began. The girl's name was Sharon. The guys were Rob, Jason and Tony. Aaron and the guys made fast friends, as they had brought a poker set. Jessi and Sharon were chatting away. Which left me to eat. I nibbled at a marshmallow, warming myself by the fire.
"You said you have seen my face before- in your dreams." AJ said casually, sitting down next to me with a marshmallow.
"Yes, I have. But, it's kind of embarrassing," I mumbled, not wanting to tell him what kind of dreams these were.
"No, my love..." He looked over at everyone else, to make sure they weren't listening, then back to me. "You are not alone... I have seen you in my dreams as well. For years, I wondered who the mystery woman was that I dreamt about. And then we come here, and I find her..." He gently traced a soft finger against the curve of my face. "I never sleep without thinking that there is someone there...watching. I feel the softness of her touch as she holds me and gently lures me into dream. A sense of safety befalls me, and once again a whole other life emerges. Yes, it is here that we can become one with the angels. It is here that I am complete." He whispered softly, eyes locked on mine.
I trembled, and held the arm of my beach chair for support. "That's beautiful," I breathed. It had been years since I had heard a man recite poetry, and I loved it. He was reminding me more and more if the man from my dreams- him. "Who wrote that?"
He grinned. "No one. I just thought of it when I looked at you." He gazed at me with sparkling eyes.
"Just now?" I stammered. "What are you?"
"I am just a man," he raised an eyebrow. "A man that happens to have a huge ego, and considers himself a bit of an intellectual." He grinned at me shyly.
"Oh, so you're naturally this witty?" I laughed softly, placing a hand on his arm.
"Well, that depends on your definition of witty. Most find it too hard to follow, and it is lost on them," he frowned. I was reminded of what Jessi had told me earlier in the day.
"Hence, no one understands you..."
"You could say that. No one seems to be able to keep my interest, either. Well, until..." He gave me a sweeping look that gave me goose bumps. "See? Just like that. Answer me something, angel..." he lowered his voice to a seductive, deep tone that no one else could hear. "Has any other man ever made you feel this way? What happened earlier, I can't describe. You do something to me that I can't control. And I think I do the same for you. Clearly, something about us is connected; I've seen you in my dreams. I do believe you are my intended. My soul mate." He looked at me deeply, then placed a finger under my chin, and raised my face to his. "For whatever reasons there are that we have this connection, this is where I will always be, waiting...immortal only to you if that is how you wish it." At this point, I was so turned on by this man I could have attacked him right here in front of everyone. I thought better of it. Especially when I replayed that in my mind.
"Wait- immortal?!" I screeched. Aaron turned around briefly, then shrugged and went back to his game. I lowered my tone. "What do you mean immortal? What are you?"
"What do you mean? I'm Native American, if that's what-"
"You know damn well what I mean!" I said in a rough whisper. He gave me a blank look. I decided to relax a bit...as if that were possible. "Okay. I'll try again," I began, looking into his gorgeous face. I admit, I became a little flustered. I could just imagine those dark eyes burning into me as he brought me to orgasm, again and again... Maybe I paused longer than I should have, because he was shaking with controlled laughter. I blushed. "- Um... Look, I won't lie, I want you... badly."
He resumed his chuckle, his eyes beginning to show that entrancing smolder. "I think we both know that you want me much more than that, love." I wanted to slap him for being so arrogant. He must have sensed that. "Not that it's not mutual, Tatum. I don't think my desire for you is any secret." His eyes roved over my face, and continued lower until I broke his thought.
"I have to have you... but I need to know how you do this to me. How you know what I'm thinking. How I can feel you touching me without lifting a finger. And I need to know now," I whispered breathlessly. I looked around and noticed Jessi had some color to her face. She must be drinking. Sharon was laughing hysterically. Aaron, Tony and Rob all seemed oddly giggly and disoriented. Must have been drinking as well. The exception, Jason, shook his head at them laughing. He must be the designated driver. There was no way I was getting AJ to explain all of this now. I pondered what to do.
"Oh, you will have me..." he leaned forward and pressed his lips to my ear. "All of me. Every...single...inch." He whispered, as he dragged his nails up and down my arm. I moaned lightly. "But first, I have to tend to some guests. Have some fun for a bit... I'll be back for you." He shot me one last smoldering gaze, and then sauntered off towards the card playing table. I sat there with my head spinning, wondering how I seemed to know this man from my dreams. He knew just how to touch me, just how to look at me, even what to say to me to make my panties wet. Just like in my dreams. But this was much different. He actually existed, and knew of me. I wondered if I tormented him in his dreams the way he tortured me with lust in mine.
At 1:00AM Jessi and AJ's guests were just saying their goodbyes. We had played cards, drank, danced, and had a great time... all the while the thought of what would happen when everyone left lingering on my mind. As the red SUV drove out of sight, Aaron slapped his arm around my shoulder.
"Those guys were awesome. They had the good stuff, babe! You shoulda did a shot with me," he frowned, slurring his words.
I looked at Jessi and AJ, embarrassed. "Aaron, you know I don't drink that stuff. You've obviously had a bit much, so let's get you to bed..." I tried to move him toward the RV, motioning to Jessi and AJ that I would be back.
"No, I want to sleep out here, with the stars and stuff. Wanna sleep in the tent?" He grinned at me sloppily.