Aaron placed his foot carefully upon the next step in the narrow trail up the side of the mesa. It was night, a time that most in their right mind donât go hiking up the side of a butte. But the spring stars shown down brightly in the night sky and allowing Aaron to see his way up the trail. Aaron was a new archeologist, just graduated from the University of Missouri. His specialty in the Southwest Amerindians had led him here, to Arizonaâs Painted Desert where he worked under Dr. Livingstone, one of Europeâs foremost archeologists. Aaron felt honored and he loved the desert. But the time the arid wilderness really came alive for him was at night. And tonight Aaron just couldnât take the dumb jokes of Robert or the infantile flirting of Jessica back at base camp. So with Dr. Livingstoneâs permission, Aaron had gathered some supplies, his backpack, and a sleeping bag and headed up to the mesa. He had planned to be there in time for the peak of the Lyrid meteor shower. However, if he didnât pick up the pace he wouldnât make it.
Aaron was a tall blonde boy, just 25. His hair was pulled back into a flat ponytail and his blue eyes had be the downfall of many a coed back in Missouri. He didnât consider himself that attractive, but others disagreed. Aaron kept himself in shape and there was very little fat on his body. His nose was aquiline and when he wanted to, Aaron could intimidate his students with little more than a glare.
Finally, Aaron reached up and the pulled himself to the top of the mesa. From up here, Aaron could look out and see the fires of the archeological camp far below. But more worthwhile was the beautiful starscape that waited. To the north Ursa Major, the Great Bear, prowled around the North Star and her child, the Little Bear. Leo was up there, almost overhead, and that was what Aaron came to see. The meteor shower would come from there.
Aaron quickly threw down his stuff, unrolled his sleeping bag, and got comfortable. He took out a notebook and a small penlight and began to write:
Sunday, April 21st.
Finally got away from everyone down at the site. Donât get me wrong, itâs just they arenât what I want, or need, right now. Itâs been three weeks since Janice sent me that âDear Johnâ letter.
Aaron paused; Janice had been a girl that Aaron had honestly considered settling down with. She was sweet, fun, sexy as hell, and was interested in the same sorts of things as he was. Except for football. Janice apparently liked football a whole lot more than him since she had dumped him for Jake Sidel, Missouriâs newest fullback. Jake shook his head and chuckled ruefully to himself. At least he wasnât stuck with her. That didnât alleviate the pain though, he still felt hurt and betrayed when Janice had told him in her letter that she didnât think it was working out and she needed to be on her own. Brad, his roommate back at Missouri, had told him that Janice and Jake were an âitemâ now.
Anyhow, the meteor shower is tonight and tomorrow in Earth Day. And being out here in the desert makes all that drift away. It seems like another life, another time and place. And I think I like this one much better.
âWhoâs Janice?â a soft voice asked.
Aaron jumped, dropping the penlight. It rolled across the stone, coming to rest against a triangular shape rock. In the dim light, Aaron saw a young girl, no a woman, he mentally corrected as his eyes took in the large swell beneath her shirt. She was smiling at him. Aaronâs brain stopped working as he took in her details. She had long straight dark hair, a narrow, an oval-shaped face, eyes that wee a bit different than what he expected. Indian, obviously, he thought. She was crouched on her feet about 10 feet away. She wore a sleeveless shirt and a skirt. Her feel were covered with moccasins. She had several short beaded necklaces at her throat.
âMan,â Aaron said recovering his composure even though he could feel his rapid heartbeat, âI didnât hear you. Donât you know you should sneak up on people?â He smiled slightly to take the edge of his question.
She softly laughed, âIâm sorry, but you were so intent on your writing I donât think you would have noticed me if I had come banging two rocks together.â
âMaybe,â Aaron conceded. âBut what are you doing up here?â
She shook her head, moving her long hair back out of her eyes, âWatching the skies, same as you I expect. Tomorrow is a holy day and I like to meditate and watch the stars before the day starts.â
âA holy day?â Aaron asked as he reached for the penlight. He clicked it off and his eyes started to adjust to the starlight once again.
âWell, not a true holy day,â she answered, âbut more of a day that I consider holy. After all Earth Day is a celebration ofâŠ,â she paused, âEarth and all the bounty that it gives despite everything that humans do.â
Aaron smiled, âI can see that. Yeah, Earth Day is one of my favorite days as well.â
She stood up and then said to him, âMind if I share your bag? The stone is pretty hard.â
Aaron colored and then said, âOh. Sorry. Sure, please.â He moved to the side allowing her to sit beside him.
She settled in and her movements drew Aaronâs eyes to her shirt. It gaped open slightly revealing the curve of soft brown flesh unhampered by a bra. Aaron quickly glanced away but his cock had other ideas. It had stiffened noticeably. As he settled down, Aaron tried to unobtrusively rearrange himself. Then he realized that her shirt and skirt were doeskin, or some other animal hide. Definitely unusual Aaron thought to himself.
âMy nameâs Gaea,â she said as she say cross-legged beside him.
âIâm Aaron,â the young archeologist answered, âpleased to meet you. Gaea is an unusual name.â
She glanced at him sidewise as she pulled her hair back behind her. Aaron noticed that it fell to below her ass. Gaea said, âWell, my parents thought it was a pretty name and Mom always said it âfitâ me.â She shook here head, âIt is unusual though, but I like it.
âSo, whoâs Janice?â
Aaron took a moment and then said, âShe was my girlfriend. Sheâs in another world now.â
âAh,â Gaea sighed. âYou miss her?â
âHonestly, not as much as I thought I would. I mean, when we were together I though she was the one you know? But now, looking back on it, she was never ⊠oh I donât know ⊠real enough. It was like we were dating just so she could use me as a trophy. You know the âgraduate studentâ trophy? Am I making sense?â Aaron looked at her. He couldnât believe that he was telling a perfect stranger about these feelings, but he felt as if Gaea would understand and wouldnât judge.
Gaea nodded, âYes, I know that. Iâve been in relationships like that too. And speaking from experience, youâre better off. Girls, and men, like that are like leeches. They drink your blood until theyâre satisfied and then drop off to find another victim.â She pulled her knees up and rested her chin on top of them, turning her head so she could look at him.
âExactly,â Aaron replied. âI donât think Janice would like being compared to a leech, but then the shoe does fit.â They laughed together.
âYou have a nice laugh Aaron,â Gaea said. âI donât think you laugh as much as you should. It sounds a bit rusty.â
Aaron sighed, âOh I am normally an upbeat sort of guy, it just there isnât anyone my own age down in camp and I am feeling a bit lonely.â
Gaea leaned over towards him and said, âWell, Iâm here now.â She moved closer and kissed him lightly on the lips. âNo need to feel lonely now.â
âI guess not,â Aaron said; surprised by the intimacy they suddenly shared.
They talked for a few hours more about all the things people normally talk about when they are getting to know each other. However, Aaron noticed that she never really talked about herself. He wondered what the deal was, but at the same time he thought that she might be a very private person. However, the body language he noticed told him that Gaea liked him more than just a little.
The meteor shower continued through the night and the two watched it as they talked. Gaea moved closer and Aaron felt her shiver. It seemed natural so he put his arm around her and she sighed contentedly, snuggling closer.
They lay back and watched the meteorites stream by and the stars do a slow dance across the heavens. Gaea pillowed her head on Aaronâs shoulder and as they talked caressed his stomach through his shirt. Her fingers lipped lower and found the bottom hem, slipped under, and then caressed his stomachâs bare flesh. Surprised, Aaron turned to look at her. They hadnât talked in a few minutes and nothing really needed to be said. Aaron noticed that Gaeaâs eyes were a light green. That was his last thought before they kissed. Gaeaâs lips parted and her tongue slipped out to caress his lips, asking for her mate to come out and play. Aaron responded and they kissed deeper. When Aaron came up for air, his senses were reeling and he felt as if entire body was lighter than air.
Gaea smiled and sat up. She reached behind herself and pulled the lacing free. Then with one smooth movement, she pulled her top off and then straddled Aaron. Her breasts were full and firm, with just a little droop, enough to let Aaron know they were fully natural. Gaea took his hands and drew them up to her nipples. Aaron cupped her tits and ran his thumbs across her areoles and nipples. Gaea sighed and leaned back, pushing her pelvis into Aaronâs. Her warmth seeped through Aaronâs jeans, driving him to turn her on so much that she would rape him right there. The image surprised him, and he smiled.
Aaron pushed himself up and with his hand drew Gaeaâs left tit to his mouth. He licked out his tongue, circling the nub of her nipple. Gaea moaned softly, indicating that she appreciated his desire, but she wanted more. Aaron sucked lightly and drew the entire nipple between his lips worrying it with soft nips and nibbles. His other hand kept her other breast bust, pinching and pulling lightly on the sensitive flesh.