Our Cabin in the Woods Book 1Chapter 3
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Kelly and I woke up to the alarm. We snuggled for a few minutes before getting up and ready for the day. While we showered and dressed, we talked about our plans. We went downstairs and found Mom and Donna in the kitchen.
“Good morning, kids, the coffee’s ready,” Mom said.
“Thanks, Mom. How are you guys this morning? Did you sleep well?” Kelly said.
I poured coffee for Kelly and me. She sat at the table with Mom and Donna.
“I slept very well. You have a lovely home,” Donna said as I gave Kelly her coffee and sat next to her.
“Your mom and I have been sitting here watching the deer,” Donna said.
“We see them almost every morning. Sometimes we see turkey too,” I said.
“Are Dad and Vince up yet?” Kelly asked.
“Dad’s up. He was in the shower when I came down,” Mom said.
“Vince is up too. He should be down in a few minutes,” Donna said.
Jenny and Rob came into the kitchen. Jenny poured coffee into cups for her and Rob. She topped off Mom’s and Donna’s cups before starting a fresh pot. Everyone said good morning to each other.
“Are we going to address the save the date notes this morning?” Jenny asked. “We should get them in the mail.”
“That’s what I planned for today, Jenny. It shouldn’t take very long. There aren’t many,” Mom said.
Dad and Vince came down. They got coffee and joined us at the table. We chatted for a few minutes and then Mom went to get the notes. The women went to the dining room to begin their task.
Rob, Dad, Vince, and I went out to the deck off the breakfast nook. We stood at the rail looking out over the yard. A doe and a fawn came out of the woods and began feeding on the grass. We watched for a few minutes as they grazed. The doe kept looking around, ready to run with her fawn at the first sign of danger.
“They’re beautiful animals, aren’t they?” Vince said. He kept his voice low so he wouldn’t spook the deer.
“Yes they are. I enjoy watching them,” I replied.
“Let’s go check out your grill. I’d like to see what I have to work with,” Vince said.
We went down the steps to the deck below. Vince opened the cover of my grill and nodded. “This will work great. How are we set for charcoal?” Vince said.
“I have about twenty pounds in the barn. We can pick up some more if you need it,” I replied.
“It wouldn’t hurt. We should head into town so I can pick up the things I’ll need for dinner tomorrow. I’ll pick up steaks for tonight and give the grill a try,” Vince said.
We went into the house and upstairs. I told Kelly and the rest of the women we were heading to town and asked if there was anything we should pick up. Kelly got up, went to the kitchen, and got her grocery list. I put the list in my pocket and gave her a kiss.
“Could you pick up some wine coolers? I think we’re almost out,” Kelly said.
I told Kelly I’d have Dad buy the coolers for her. Vince asked Kelly where she kept her spices. Kelly led him to the kitchen and opened the cupboard where she kept her assortment of spices. Vince turned the rotating shelf and pulled off a few of the containers. He said we had almost everything he needed to make his rub and he would pick up what he needed to complete the recipe.
We said goodbye and left for town. I stopped at the meat market first and Vince talked to the butcher. He told the man what he wanted and the butcher said he could take care of us. The butcher went into the back of the shop while we looked at the meat in the counter.
“I’ll take three pounds of the shrimp if it’s fresh,” Vince said.
“We received it this morning,” the butcher said as he filled a bag with the shrimp.
The butcher placed the shrimp on the counter. He went to the back of the shop again and returned with the other items Vince asked for. Vince paid for the food even though I protested.
We went to the grocery store and picked up the other things Vince needed as well as the things on Kelly’s list. I paid for the items and we left.
The four of us carried the food and other things into the house. I glanced outside and saw Mom, Kelly, Jenny, and Donna in the backyard. We put the meat in the refrigerator and went out to see what the women were doing.
“Hi, honey, we’re talking about the flower beds,” Kelly said when I came up behind her and gave her a hug. “Mom and Donna have some great ideas. Jenny and I are going to get started this week so the yard looks nice for the wedding.”
“We have a few ideas about how to set up for the wedding too,” Mom said.
Jenny showed me a sketch of the yard. She pointed out where we would put the tables, chairs, and the trellis for the ceremony. I commented on Jenny’s drawing, telling her it looked good. The drawing also had the flower beds and notes on which flowers they planned to plant.
“What’s the pen for?” Vince asked as he pointed to the back of the yard.
“It’s where the previous owners had their vegetable garden. They put up the fence to keep the critters from eating what they planted,” I said.
“I would have a great garden with tomatoes, peppers, beans, cucumbers, and herbs. Nothing beats growing your own. I have a small garden at home,” Vince said.
We walked back to the fenced area. Vince opened the gate and looked around. He leaned down, scooped up a hand full of dirt, and felt it. “This is good soil. The other owners took good care of this.” Vince pointed at a mound outside the fence. “It looks like a compost pile. He must have piled the grass clippings and leaves there.”
“Isn’t it easier to buy produce at the market?” I said.
“Sure, but it isn’t as satisfying. I love to go out and pick a fresh tomato for dinner. I slice it up, add a little salt and pepper, and drizzle olive oil on it,” Vince said.
“I don’t know, it sounds like a lot of work to me,” I said.
“It isn’t too much work if you do a little every day or so. Pull a few weeds, cultivate, and water it. Planting the garden only takes a day or two,” Dad said. “Mom and I are planning to have a garden this year.”
“I’ll help you with it. Between you, the girls, and me it wouldn’t be hard. Vince is right, there’s nothing like fresh veggies,” Rob said. “My parents always have a garden and I used to help them.”
We walked into the woods. I showed Vince the stream and the beaver pond. He made several comments about the property and how nice it was. Dad spotted one of the raised hunting blinds Hank mentioned. We walked over to the blind and climbed up the ladder.
Two sides of the blind overlooked an open area. The other two exposures were of the woods. Rob opened the boards covering the shooting windows and we looked out. I saw another ladder in the blind and went up. A trap door opened to the roof. Rob followed me up and then told the roof would be for bowhunting.
I leaned over the sidewall and looked down. “This would be a good place for Kelly and Jenny to get pictures of deer and other wildlife,” I said.
“It would be a good place for us to put venison in the freezer too,” Rob said.
“This is great, Justin. Do you plan to hunt?” Dad said.
“I’ve been thinking about it. Rob is slowly talking me into taking it up. Would you hunt too?” I said.
“Yes I would. I haven’t hunted in years, but I would love to do it again,” Dad said.
We left the blind and continued walking through the woods. Rob followed a path through the trees and we came up on another blind. The second blind was like the first one. Rob climbed up, looked around, and then shouted down at us.
“This one’s great too. The owner must have spent a lot of time locating the blinds.” Rob pointed off into the clearing. “It looks like there’s a food plot there.”
Rob came down. I asked him what a food plot was.
“A food plot is an area planted with a special mix of plants designed to attract deer and promote antler growth,” Rob said. “I’ll bet there is a two-track so you can get the tractor back here.”
We walked around the clearing until Rob spotted the trail into the woods. We followed it back to the backyard. While we walked, Rob talked about the food plot.
Kelly and the other women were sitting on the deck when we got back to the house. We told them about the walk in the woods and the vegetable garden. I told Kelly and Jenny about the blinds and told them they should check them out.
“We’re going into town to mail the save the date notes and do some shopping,” Kelly said. “Do you need anything?”
“I don’t need anything, but I don’t know about the others,” I said.
Dad, Vince, and Rob said they were all set. Kelly and the other women said goodbye and left.
“What did you get Kelly for her birthday?” Dad asked me.
I smacked my forehead with the palm of my hand. “Shit, I didn’t get her anything yet!” I said. “I need to go to town.”
Dad and Vince laughed. We decided to head to town so I could buy Kelly a gift. Vince and Rob said they would stay at the house and get the pork shoulder ready for the next day. Dad and I headed out to the garage to get my truck.
“How are you and Kelly doing after our trip?” Dad asked as I pulled out on the road.
I shrugged my shoulders.
“Do you want to talk about it?”
“I don’t know. I’m very confused by the whole thing.”
Kelly’s dad chuckled. “I know exactly what you mean. I felt the same way when your mother brought the subject up the first time. Unlike you kids, I had time to think about it before we did anything. It seemed like something Mom wanted so I decided to try it. Now, I’m glad I did.”
“I think Kelly wants to do it again, but I don’t know if I do. I mean, aren’t a husband and wife supposed to be exclusive to one another?” I said.
“It’s how some people feel. However, sometimes things don’t work out. Kelly’s mother wanted to expand her horizons but she chose to do it by cheating on me. Maybe if we would have been open and honest with each other...”
“It doesn’t bother you to see Mom with Vince?”
“Not anymore. At first I was very uncomfortable with the idea of swapping, but now I realize it was because of my jealousy. Fran tells me she loves me and I believe her. I don’t worry she is going to leave me because she told me she wouldn’t,” Dad said.
I drove along the two lane black top road while digesting what Dad said. Once again, my insecurities came to the forefront of my thoughts.
“Jason, as your mother and I have told you and Kelly you two have to decide what’s good for you. You can’t base your lives on anyone else’s. I tried swapping because it’s something your mother wanted. There aren’t many things I won’t do for her. Now, I’m into it as much as she is,” Dad said.
“I know we have to choose our own paths, but I also don’t want to hold Kelly back because of my insecurities. She told me we didn’t have to do it again if I didn’t want to, but somehow it doesn’t seem fair if she wants to,” I said.
“I’m sure you and Kelly will work things out. Just remember, you two have to make your own decisions. Now, what are you planning to get Kelly for her birthday?”
“I’m thinking about getting her a video camera,” I said. “What do you think?”
Kelly’s dad chuckled and said, “It’s up to you.”
I pulled into the parking lot of the camera shop. When Dad and I walked in, the clerk recognized me and called me by name. I went to the counter and told him what I wanted.
“There are many video cameras available, Mr. Rodgers. What do you plan to do with it?” the clerk asked.
“I don’t know, it’s a birthday gift for Kelly,” I said.
The clerk took several models out of the display cases and placed them on the counter. He spent twenty minutes going over the features of each one.
“I’ll take this one,” I said as I pointed at the camcorder with the most features. “I like the idea of image stabilization and the better zoom lens.”
The clerk nodded and began putting together a package. He showed me a camera bag and a hard case. I selected the hard case. He placed a package of four one hundred twenty eight gigabyte memory cards on the counter and asked if there was anything else.
“You tell me. I don’t know a thing about this stuff,” I said.
“You have the best professional camcorder we sell,” the clerk said.
“Thanks, I think this is good for a start,” I said.
I paid for the equipment. Dad and I took it to the truck and headed to a store where I could get wrapping paper and a card.
“I think I’m going to wrap the memory cards and then give Kelly the rest. She’ll think they’re for her camera,” I said.
“It should be fun,” Dad said.
I drove home and parked in the garage. The jeep was gone so I knew the women weren’t home yet. Dad watched while I wrapped the package of memory cards and hid the rest of the equipment.
“You certainly spoil Kelly, don’t you?” Dad said.
“I want her to have the things she wants,” I replied.
“Kelly has what she wants, you. The gifts are nice, but I know for a fact Kelly would live in a cardboard box with the clothes on her back to be with you.” Dad put his arms around my shoulders. “She is a lucky girl, but you’re a very lucky guy. I’m not saying it because she’s my daughter. Kelly loves you more than anything in the world and will do what she can to please you.
“We’re all responsible for our own happiness. We can’t make someone else happy. They can only do it for themselves. Gifts will bring others joy, but not necessarily happiness.”
“Doesn’t the things we do make the others happy?” I said.
“Others can be happy when we do things, but it isn’t the basis of their happiness. Happiness comes from within, the same as love. You can’t love someone if you don’t love yourself. The same is true of happiness. You can’t expect someone to be happy being with you if you’re not happy. I hope this all makes sense.” Dad chuckled. “It made sense to me when your mother told me the same thing.”
I nodded. “Thanks, Dad,” I said.
We went in the house. Rob and Vince sat at the table drinking coffee and talking about cooking. I told them what I bought Kelly for her birthday.
Two hours later Kelly came back. She came over to me and gave me a hug. “It’s official now, baby. We sent the save the date cards so you can’t back out,” Kelly said. She grinned and gave me a kiss.
“Not a chance, you’re stuck with me,” I said.
Kelly grinned, leaned close, and whispered in my ear, “I want to be stuck by you.”
We laughed and hugged. I reaffirmed my love for Kelly and told her I was ready to be her husband.
Later in the afternoon, Vince fired up the grill. He trimmed and seasoned the steaks, prepared whole sweet potatoes for baking, and made a salad. Dad and I set the table while Rob and Vince worked in the kitchen.
“These steaks melt in your mouth,” Mom said as we sat at the dining room table eating our dinner.
“I love the baked sweet potatoes,” Kelly said with a chuckle. “I shouldn’t have used so much butter on mine though.”
We ate and complemented Vince on the meal. After eating, the girls cleared the table while Vince poured cognac for anyone who wanted some. I passed, asking for coffee instead. After cleaning up, we moved into the great room. I built a fire and we all sat around talking.
Mom, Kelly, Jenny, and Donna began talking about the wedding again. I would have thought they had covered everything by then. When I made a comment, they told me to mind my own business. Dad and Vince laughed. Dad told me to relax and do what they told me to do.
“Have you found a place to rent the trellis, tables, and chairs?” Donna said to Mom.
“Yes, there’s a place in Marquette. They’ll set everything up a few days before the weddings,” Mom said.
“Dad, are we all set with the rooms at the hotel?” Kelly asked as she looked at the spiral notebook on her legs.
“Yes, honey, everything is all set. I just have to tell them how many rooms we’ll need,” Kelly’s dad replied. “I also confirmed the caterer will do the barbeque and the dinner.”
“Thanks, Dad, you’re a gem,” Kelly said with a smile.
As the women talked, Kelly checked off things in her notebook and made new entries. Jenny asked about the dresses she and Donna would wear. Kelly grabbed one of the bridal magazines from the stack on the coffee table. The four women gathered close so they could look at the pictures of dresses in the book.
Kelly mentioned Dad, Rob, Vince, and I would wear tuxedos. She said we should plan to go to the rental shop in June.
“Are you going to have a band?” Jenny asked.
“No, we’re going to have a DJ.” Kelly grinned. “I promised Justin I wouldn’t go overboard.”
“You can do whatever you want, sweetie,” I said.
Kelly smiled and winked at me. “I know, but a DJ will be fine. There are a few in town. We should plan to check them out soon,” Kelly said.
“We’re not going to have paper plates, are we?” I asked.
“No, the caterer is providing real plates and table settings,” Dad said.
I nodded and sat back. As I listened, I realized I hadn’t done much in the way of helping with the weddings. Kelly or Mom would ask if we could do something, and I would tell them to do what they wanted.
“You know, I don’t feel as if I’m helping much,” I said.
“Don’t worry about it. If they need anything, they’ll ask you. It’s better if you let them do the planning,” Dad said.
Vince laughed and nodded in agreement.
We stayed up until eleven and then said goodnight to each other. Mom invited Rob and Jenny for breakfast the next morning before they headed to their apartment. We all went upstairs for bed.
“Honey, you aren’t upset with Mom and me, are you? I know it feels like you’re not helping, but you are. It’s just planning a wedding, my wedding, has always been a dream of mine,” Kelly said.
“If you say so, but I think I should be doing something to help,” I said.
Kelly gave me a hug. She rubbed my back and leaned her head against my shoulder. “Don’t worry. You can help get the yard ready for the wedding, baby.”
I gripped the hem of Kelly’s top. She raised her arms and I removed it. I unclasped her bra, leaned over, and kissed each of her breasts. Kelly ran her fingers through my hair and sighed. With my lips clamped on one of her nipples, I unfastened her jeans. She wiggled her hips as I pushed her pants down.
Kelly stood naked and smiled as she undressed me. We climbed into bed and cuddled. I squirmed against Kelly trying to increase the contact between our bodies. We kissed each other and talked softly about the day.
“Do you know how much I love you?” Kelly whispered.
“How much?” I replied.
“There aren’t words to can describe how I feel. I still get butterflies in my stomach when we kiss, like I did the first time we kissed.”
I kissed Kelly, chuckled, and said, “I still get a hardon.”
“You got hard the night of the prom?”
“You have no idea! I thought you felt it and I was so embarrassed.”
Kelly chuckled and said, “I did. I felt it when we were dancing too.”
I laughed and tickled Kelly. “You’re just a dirty old woman, aren’t you?”
“Baby, I’m not just a dirty old woman; I’m your dirty old woman!” Kelly flipped onto her stomach. She leaned close and gave me a kiss. “Hey, I won’t be old for another twenty minutes.”
“Sweetie, you’ll never be old as far as I’m concerned. I’ll always love you,” I said with a chuckle.
Kelly squirmed closer. She pressed her breasts against my chest and kissed me tenderly. I rubbed her back for a moment and then moved my hand to her butt. Kelly humped against my thigh and searched for my tongue with hers.
As our lovemaking heated I pulled Kelly around so her knees straddled my head. She rested her head on my thigh as I pulled her crotch to my face. I licked the length of her sex and heard her moan. Gripping the cheeks of her butt, I tried to drive my rolled tongue into her vagina. Kelly pushed down and wiggled.
Kelly wrapped her hand around my cock and rubbed it against her face. She licked it from the base to the head. Pushing my member aside, she nuzzled my balls and began kissing them. I moved my lips to her clit so I could gently suck on it. Kelly and I moaned as we gave each other pleasure. I tried to get my cock in Kelly’s mouth, but she was having none of it. She licked, nuzzled, and rubbed my dick against her face, but didn’t put it in her mouth.
Lifting up, Kelly slid her wet pussy across my chest and down to my crotch. She looked back at me, smiled, and inserted my cock into her. I gripped her hips so I could pull her back as I scooted toward the headboard. Putting a pillow behind me, I watched her ass while she started to slowly move up and down on my cock.
Kelly laughed and began singing, ‘Happy Birthday to Me’ as she rode my cock. I glanced at the clock and chuckled. It was a couple of minutes past midnight. She put her hands on my legs just above my knees. I moved my hands to her bottom and rubbed her.
While still singing, Kelly wiggled against me. I gripped her butt cheeks and let out a throaty groan. Suddenly, I couldn’t resist the sight of Kelly’s ass. I pulled my right hand back and then gave her a firm smack on the butt. Her pussy contracted around my cock and she moaned.
Looking back at me, Kelly grinned and said, “Why did you smack my ass?”
“It’s your birthday. I’m going to give you your birthday spanking,” I said. I smacked her left cheek with my left hand. Once again, her pussy contracted. “Was it too hard?”
Kelly twisted her head around so she could look at me. Her face showed her lust. “NO!” she growled. She turned back and slammed down on my cock.
I reeled back and smacked her right cheek again. Kelly moaned and squeezed my cock with her pussy. I watched the handprint on her ass fade. The next smack was on her left cheek. Once again, Kelly’s reaction surprised me.
My slaps became increasingly harder and Kelly’s groans became louder. She rocked her hips and clutched my cock every time my hand reddened one of her ass cheeks. I started counting, planning to spank her twenty times, but somehow I lost count. The room echoed the sharp smacks and Kelly’s gasps as her movements became erratic. She straightened up, rode me, and then leaned forward to present her ass to me again.
I stopped spanking Kelly when I realized how red her ass was. Placing both hands on her cheeks, I gently rubbed her. I could feel the heat and suddenly I felt I’d gone overboard. My fears of hurting Kelly disappeared when she reached back and smacked her own ass. She turned her head, grabbed my hand, and pulled it to her ass.
“More, baby, spank me some more!” Kelly begged as she writhed her body on mine.
I didn’t smack her as hard as I had been, but I used both hands to slap her bottom. Kelly groaned, flexed her vaginal muscles, and came. Sitting up, she grabbed her breasts and let out a mournful cry. Her body vibrated and her breathing came in short gasps. My cock expanded and sent several strong surges of semen into her convulsing pussy.
I rested against the headboard trying to catch my breath. Kelly pulled off my cock, got on her hands and knees, and moved back until her pussy pressed against my face. She lowered her head and sucked my entire semi hard cock into her mouth. I lifted my heavy arms so I could hold her hips while I lapped at her vulva. She moaned around my cock for a few moments and then sprawled out on my legs.
Moving out from under Kelly, I scooted around so my head was near hers. She opened her eyes, threw her arms around my neck, and pulled my mouth to hers. We kissed for several moments and then she pulled her head back.
“Oh my god, you were amazing! I don’t think I’ve ever had a climax as intense,” Kelly said. She began peppering my face with kisses and telling me she loved me.
I rubbed her back. Moving my hand lower, I rested it on her butt. She winced a bit but didn’t stop kissing me. “Are you okay?” I whispered.
“I’m fine. My ass is on fire, but it feels wonderful.” Kelly sat up and grinned. “Thanks, I didn’t know if you would spank me like I wanted you to.”
“I guess I got caught up in the moment. I didn’t mean to hurt you, if I did.”
Kelly took my face between her hands. She kissed my nose and then my neck. Holding me, she sighed. I hugged Kelly and felt her squirm closer. She ran her hand through my hair. Kelly nibbled my ear and kissed me.
“You didn’t hurt me at all.” Kelly giggled in my ear. “I have a lot of padding back there.”
“You don’t have a big butt!” I said.
“Thanks, but I think you’re biased,” Kelly said.
“I didn’t know you liked getting spanked,” I said softly.
“Neither did I, but it was sexy and hot. I don’t think I want you to do it all the time though.” Kelly wiggled and kissed me. “My ass is still tingling and warm.”
“I’m sorry.”
“Don’t be. Like I said, it was hot and it turned me on. I know you love me and I know you would never hurt me, not on purpose.”
“Is there anything I can do for you?” I asked.
Kelly grinned, got up, and pushed her ass at me. “Kiss it better.”
I wrapped my arms around her legs and began kissing her butt. She laughed and wiggled as I planted my lips over her still warm cheeks. We started laughing and fell into each other’s arms. I kissed Kelly’s lips and accepted her tongue.
Kelly and I cuddled and drifted asleep.
The feeling of Kelly’s mouth on my morning erection woke me. My eyes fluttered open and I looked down. She was on her side with her head on my stomach. It took a moment for me to become fully awake.
“Good morning, sweetie. Happy birthday. Um, shouldn’t I be doing you?” I said as I reached down and ran my fingers through her hair.
Kelly looked up, smiled, and said, “You can’t, I don’t have a cock.”
“That’s not what I meant,” I said with a chuckle.
“It’s my birthday and I can do whatever I want. I want to play with your cock,” Kelly said in a little girl’s voice.
I laughed. Who was I to argue with her thinking? Lowering my head, I sighed. Kelly went back to toying with my cock. She licked it and took it in her mouth. Kelly also fondled my balls. A few moments later, she sat up.
“Will you take a bath with me this morning?” Kelly said while gently stroking my cock.
“You bet I will. Sweetie, I’ll do anything you want me to do,” I replied.
We went into the bathroom. Kelly used the toilet first and then started to fill the whirlpool tub while I relieved myself. Kelly poured fragrant bath oil beads into the churning water before we climbed in.
I sat back with Kelly between my legs. We looked over the backyard through the large bay window. I circled her with my arms and held her breasts. Kelly leaned her head back against my shoulder. We shared several kissed as we relaxed in the soothing water.
“I loved what we did last night, baby,” Kelly said in a reassuring voice. I hadn’t asked her if her ass was tender.
“I was worried about hurting you,” I said.
Kelly wiggled against me. She placed her hands over mine and pressed them to her breasts. “It’s why we have a safe word isn’t it? I mean if I wanted you to stop I knew how to do it.”
I kissed Kelly’s neck. “Okay, I won’t bring it up again. I liked how we screwed last night. It was the first time we did it reverse cowgirl.”
“It was so cool! Your cock felt different in me. It’s like you touched places you never touched before.” Kelly twisted her head to kiss me. “I want to try it again. We could do it while sitting up you know.”
I moved one hand between her legs. Kelly opened her knees so I could stroke her pussy. “Yeah, in fact, if you wore a skirt, we could do it almost anywhere.” I chuckled and pressed my hand between her legs.
Kelly nodded her head. I picked up a puff, poured body wash on it, and began washing Kelly. She rose up on her knees so I could do her back. Then she turned around so I could wash her front. We stood up and I washed her lower body. When I finished, she took the puff and washed me.
Kelly and I spent a half hour in the tub before we headed to the shower. We shampooed each other’s hair and then shaved each other’s genitals.
After drying off, Kelly started to fix her hair. I watched for a few minutes and then decided to get dressed.
“I’m going to head downstairs and start the coffee, sweetie,” I said.
“Okay, I’ll be down in a few minutes. Justin, I love you.”
I put my arms around Kelly and kissed the back of her neck. “I love you too, sweetie. I love you with all my heart.”
Kelly turned in my arms. We held each other and began kissing. I slid one hand down her back to her bottom. Pulling her closer, I rubbed my growing cock against her belly. We hugged and kissed for several moments. Finally, Kelly pushed me away.
“Go get dressed before I can’t control myself,” Kelly said and then she grinned. “I don’t think our guests would like it if we spent the day in bed.”
I laughed and headed to the bedroom. I watched Kelly blow-drying her hair as I dressed. The way her breasts looked when she raised her arms above her head made my cock twitch. While buttoning my flannel shirt, I thought about how fortunate I was to have Kelly.
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I woke up, gave Kelly a kiss, and walked into the bathroom. When I returned to the bedroom, Kelly was sitting on the bed, smiling. She jumped up, scurrying past me on her way to the bathroom. Kelly walked back into the bedroom, came over to me, and gave me a hug. I ran my hands down her back, gripped her ass, and pulled her against me. We shared a kiss before pulling apart. “What’s the plan for today?” Kelly asked as she pulled on a pair of panties. “I want to work in the yard. The grass...
There is very little sex in this story that’s why I put it in the non-erotic category. A Cabin in the Woods My name is Dave. I enjoy fishing, ATV’s, snowmobiles or anything else that lets me be in the great outdoors. My favorite outdoor sport is hunting and the best type of hunting in my opinion is deer hunting. I would rather deer hunt than do just about anything else. Today is my favorite day of the year; no it’s not Christmas or Super bowl Sunday. Its Friday November second the day...
Rob, Jenny, Kelly, and I went back in the house. We cleaned the kitchen and then relaxed in the great room. Rob built a fire and I gave him a hand. We settled on the couches to watch the fire and rest. “Well, I think the party was a success,” Jenny said. “I do too. It was fun, but not something I would want to do all the time,” Kelly said. “To me, cuddling by the fire with the four of us is better.” Kelly took my hand and put it under her top. I gently rubbed her soft stomach. She shifted...
At first I didn’t know what to expect. I stood hugging Jenny and sharing tender kisses. During the day, we acted as a couple and so did Rob and Kelly. None of us talked about the arrangement or where it was headed. Jenny pulled her head back, looked into my eyes, and smiled. I smiled back and moved my hands to her ass. Pulling her against my body I kissed her again. She wiggled in my arms and stabbed her tongue into my mouth. As we stood kissing, I worked the back of Jenny’s dress up. I...
Kelly woke me up with a gentle blowjob. I offered to reciprocate, but she told me to relax and enjoy myself. I did. Kelly spent a long time kissing, licking, and rubbing my cock against her cheeks. She sucked my balls one at a time, rubbing them with her tongue. Several times, Kelly sat up and looked in my eyes while she slowly jacked me off. “I love you so much,” Kelly said and then she kissed my belly. “No matter what happens, I will always love you.” What Kelly said disturbed me. I...
The two riders got off the machines. When they removed their helmets, Kelly and I ran outside to greet our parents. Mom hugged me while Mr. Hillman hugged Kelly. After a moment, Mom hugged Kelly and I shook Mr. Hillman’s hand. Kelly and I invited our parents into what had become ‘our’ cabin. They looked around and smiled. After the normal questions about how we were, Mom and Mr. Hillman listened to Kelly and I tell them about our adventure. While we talked, Kelly and I cleaned the cabin,...
Greg called on Thursday to let me know he wouldn’t be there until Friday. He said something came up, but he also guaranteed it wouldn’t add to the completion date. I told Kelly what Greg said. We spent the morning working. Rob continued on the webpage while Jenny and Kelly unpacked the equipment we’d bought. They set up a makeshift studio in the basement. I helped the girls by carrying the equipment from the garage to the basement. After lunch Jenny and Kelly worked on their garden. Rob and...
Heather shooed her brother from the helm, telling Ziggy she would take over. Paul chuckled as he moved out of the way. He sat next to me, watching Kelly fight the first fish of the day. “I think we’re going for a boat ride today,” Rob said as he kept the camcorder pointed at Kelly. “Yeah, so it seems. That’s okay though, watching the girls will be fun,” I said. I used Kelly’s camera to take pictures of the action. When I pointed it at Heather, she smiled at me. A few minutes later, Jenny...
Kelly turned off the alarm, rolled onto my body and gave me a kiss. We snuggled together and shared tender kisses. “We should get going,” I said. Kelly nodded, kissed me and got out of bed. I watched her ass as she walked to the bathroom, grinning when she looked over her shoulder and winked. I started the coffee pot and turned on the television in hopes of getting a weather report. “It looks like it’s going to be a nice day,” Rob said. I looked toward his bed and saw him...
Kelly woke me and said it was time to get going. We used the bathroom, changed into our workout clothing and left our room. Kelly knocked on Jenny’s and Rob’s bedroom door, opening it when Rob answered. “We’re going to workout. Are you going to join us?” Kelly said. “Yup, we’ll be down in a few,” Jenny said. Kelly made a pot of coffee while I sat at the table looking outside. Rob and Jenny came in as the coffee maker finished. We sat at the table sipping our coffee and trading...
Buck's Big Boob Bed Time Stories....I work at a nice resort in Lake Tahoe. It was just beginning to snow as I was driving to work. I was on call for the weekend. I'm the snow rescue guy. If you get trapped outside in the snow. Ski off a cliff and need to be rescued. Have to much to drink and hit a tree. They call me to rescue you. I've been skiing most of my life. I normally just pack a few items in a pack back to take while skiing. The forecast was for about 4-6 inches. I'm pretty sure for the...
Rob, Jenny, Kelly, and I decided to spend Monday sitting by the pool and walking around the area near the hotel. Vince, Donna, Mom, and Dad went to Benton Harbor so Vince could meet with one of his customers. While at the pool, I read my book about bowhunting. Rob answered my questions when I asked about some of the things I read. Kelly and Jenny worked out in the facility provided by the hotel. “Bowhunting is more involved than I thought it would be,” I said to Rob. “It can be, but when...
“I had fun,” Kelly said as she flopped on the couch. “I can’t wait to do it again.” “What, taking the pictures or having Rob and Jenny over?” “Both! Hiking in the woods and taking pictures was fun. I hope the ones I took turn out well. Having them stay and spend the night was fun too.” Kelly smiled at me. “Jenny said it was the first time in months they got to sleep in a full-size bed. Most of the time, they have to make love in one of their dorm rooms when their roommates are gone.” “At...
Mom and Dad, along with Vince and Donna, arrived two weeks before the wedding. They moved into two of the rooms in the house. We all went out for dinner and the women spent the entire evening talking about the wedding. The next morning, we all went to the new property to show everyone the trailer and the progress on the lodge. Dad and Mom commented on the trailer, telling us how nice it was. “This is going to be great,” Mom said as we stood at the building site looking down at the...
The next week was very busy for Kelly and me. We went to the college admissions office to give them our new address. Kelly was able to enroll in the photography class she wanted by changing one of her other classes to make room in her schedule. The sporting goods store delivered our new equipment and Kelly and I began working out every other morning. We spent a lot of time in the house, making love whenever the mood hit one of us. While my definitions of making love and sex were still...
She knows the trail well. These are her Vermont woods, and she leads us with sure steps along its winding paths through pine and birch forests, over bare bedrock, and around cedar swamps. It is a warm day in late June. I follow Jane’s mother, Linda, at a respectful distance, but as I walk behind her, I cannot help looking at her gorgeous big ass in her summer shorts as she walks casually along, swaying her generous hips side to side. Her buttocks stretch flatter as she climbs an outcrop. Her...
The drive from the city had been tiring. There seemed to be more than the usual number of idiots on the road today. Perhaps they, like us, were just hoping to take advantage of the long weekend. At least they were not coming to ‘our’ woods. We had rented a cabin from a friend of ours last month. We needed a place to just get away and be alone, together. Turning off the main road, we drive the mile and a half through the woods, on the stone lane, to the cabin. Nestled in the woods, the cabin...
One night my husband, Matt, came home from work in a very amorous mood. He kissed me hard and made my body tingle from head to toe. My pussy was wet in seconds. He asked me if I would trust him and indulge him in a fantasy tomorrow. It would be Saturday and I didn’t have anything pressing on the schedule so I said “Sure.” I asked him what the fantasy was and he said I’d just have to trust him, but that he hoped I’d enjoy it. Saturday morning came and Matt had laid out some lingerie for me. It...
One night my husband, Matt, came home from work in a very amorous mood. He kissed me hard and made my body tingle from head to toe. My pussy was wet in seconds. He asked me if I would trust him and indulge him in a fantasy tomorrow. It would be Saturday and I didn’t have anything pressing on the schedule so I said “Sure.” I asked him what the fantasy was and he said I’d just have to trust him, but that he hoped I’d enjoy it. Saturday morning came and Matt had laid out some lingerie for me. It...
Group SexKelly and I came downstairs and saw Jenny and Rob sitting at the table. Kelly got coffee for us, and we joined them. “When do you want to hit the road?” Rob said. “I’m ready as soon as everyone else is,” I replied. “Rob and I thought we’d take us out to breakfast, so we don’t have to cook and clean,” Jenny said. “We want to ask the people at the restaurant if we can show some of our pictures and sell them there.” “I think it’s a great idea,” Kelly said. We finished our coffee and then...
Chapter 1It began on the day that the thermos disappeared from the side of the road. Pam had noticed the red thermos one day on her daily commute, and it had become a sort of obsession to look at it each time she drove by. A piece of cast-off garbage gave her a way to pass the time, wondering where it had come from and how it got there. She had been watching it for years, and it had been there on the way to work. Now, on her way home, it was gone. The rest of the drive home...
Marisa Jenkins loaded her suitcase into the boot of her friend's four wheel drive as they were off for a road trip to remember in the woods. She wasn’t so sure it was a good idea as wild animals roamed the woods and murderers lurked in the dark shadows of the forest. Obviously her friends told her to stop being such a coward, so she got into the backseat of the car. She looked to her right and the girl she thought was so irritating, Sammy Pope, smacked her lips together as she chewed her...
LesbianMy mom decided to get married out at the state park, and we would all have cabins in the woods where we would sleep and eat. The cabins were nice, complete with electricity, stoves, and a fireplace. It was a six hour drive and I got there about an hour before the ceremony. My mom called be over to meet my new step brothers and one step sister. Now, I haven't been a teenager in a while so meeting my steps wasn't that big of a deal. Boy was I wrong. My new stepsister's name was Addie and she...
It was yet another miserably hot day at the cabin in the woods. Record high heat and a drought had made this annual family vacation an abysmal failure. The ground was cracked and on the rare occasion that a hot wind blew, it only managed to kick dust up in the air. Normally lush green trees hung limply with dying brown leaves. Jake sat in the shade of the porch and stared into the woods. He was quiet boy, usually hanging out with the school nerds. He was average height, a bit stocky, but not...
The sound of the coffee maker gurgling woke me the next morning. Kelly was out of bed, moving around our room. She wore her thong, but nothing else. “Good morning, honey,” Kelly said when she noticed I was awake. She came to the bed, patted my morning erection and said, “Morning, Boomer.” “Good morning, sweetie, how long have you been up?” “Not long. I’d still be asleep if something hadn’t been poking my butt.” Laughing, I rolled out of bed. I gave Kelly a hug on my way to the bathroom....
The next morning I woke up to the feeling of Kelly mouthing my cock. When I opened my eyes, I saw her crotch above my head. I said, “Good morning,” and pulled her down to my open mouth. Kelly moaned around my cock, removed it from her mouth, and said, “Good morning to you, stud!” Kelly took me back into her mouth. I screwed my tongue into her, rubbing my chin against her clitoris. We kept it up for several minutes before Kelly rolled onto her side. I pushed her on her back, flipped around,...
I woke up Sunday morning, rolled over, and gave Kelly a kiss. She stirred and her eyes fluttered open. “Good morning, Mrs. Rodgers,” I said. “Mmmm, good morning. I love how it sounds and I love the fact I’m Mrs. Rodgers.” Kelly pulled her mouth to mine and kissed me. Moving over her, I covered Kelly’s body with mine. She ran her hand over my back and down to my ass. Wiggling, I rubbed my cock against her mons until it was hard. She opened her legs, moaning as I slid into her...
I woke up spooned against Kelly the next morning. My erection nested between her butt cheeks. As I began to gently rock my hips, Kelly pushed back against me. “Mmmm, this is nice,” Kelly said, flexing her bottom against my cock. Reaching over her, I began massaging one of Kelly’s breasts. She put her hand over mine, holding it to her bosom. My fingers closed around her breast and I felt her nipple harden against my palm. “We should get up and take our shower,” I whispered in her ear. “I...
When Kelly and I got up the next morning, we showered, taking turns shaving one another’s genitals. Kelly took my cock in her mouth when she finished removing the stubble, sucking it for a moment. When I finished shaving her vulva, I spent a few moments kissing her smooth pussy. Normally Kelly wouldn’t have bothered getting dressed, preferring to wear my old jersey and panties in the morning, but today, we were expecting company. Once we were dressed, we went down to the kitchen. Rob and...
After showering and dressing, the four of us headed downstairs for breakfast. We sat in a booth and drank coffee while waiting for our food. “What time do you want to head home?” Rob said. “We can go whenever we’re ready. I need to fill my truck and we should check the ice on the fish,” I said. “Are we going to take the long way back, or head straight home?” Jenny said. “What would you like to do?” Kelly said. Jenny laughed and said, “You know what I want.” “Yeah, me too, but we’ll...
Kelly and I fell back into our routine. We worked out every other morning, went to class, and spent our nights studying. Rob and Jenny came over a few times a week to join us for dinner and to study. Several of the nights, they stayed, getting up early so they could stop at their dorms before going to class. I talked to Paul when I saw him at school. He told me he and Sarah had a good time when they met us while sledding. Paul asked if we planned to do it again, suggesting we all get...
Introduction: Her nice weekend away Hannah hadnt really paid attention when they arrived at Richards cabin. After all, the foreplay in the car dictated their first activity when they arrived. She felt very teen-age, reaching over to stroke his cock while driving down the highway. He gave her a wink and smile, as he pushed his hips out just a bit. When he turned off the main road and then eventually onto the dirt one he said, Suck it. She hadnt done that since high school. She loosened her...
When the alarm clock went off Thursday morning I reached over and smacked the snooze button. Flopping on my back, I covered my eyes with my forearm. Hovering between asleep and awake, I felt Kelly climb onto me. Kelly sat on my hips, pinning my shoulders to the bed. I removed my arm, looking up into her smiling face. Chuckling, Kelly bounced gently on me. “What’s gotten into you this morning?” I said. “Nothing, and it’s a problem, baby.” “How do you suggest we cure you problem?” I said...
On Monday, I woke up early. Kelly and I put on shorts and tee shirts before heading out of our room and down to the basement to work out. I’d been lax in my routine and decided to regroup. Kelly agreed with me. Rob and Jenny came downstairs while Kelly and I exercised. They joined us, telling Kelly and me they came down every other morning to workout. Outside, I could hear Mitch’s tractor. After working out, we showered and got ready for the day. We ate breakfast and went to work. Kelly and...
Mom and Mr. Hillman were surprised to see me when I arrived at home two weeks later. Mom asked why I wasn’t at school so I told her my plan. I explained how much I missed Kelly and couldn’t stand being apart from her. “I told administration I was leaving Northwestern. I also bought a cap for my truck and cleaned out my dorm room,” I said. Mom smiled. “So, what do you plan to do next?” “I’m going to go to Ohio and get Kelly. We can take this term over this summer so we won’t get behind,” I...
Rob, Jenny, Kelly, and I went sledding the next day. We built a fire, using it to warm ourselves and try to dry our wet clothes. The girls made tuna sandwiches for lunch. I brought two thermoses of coffee, but they didn’t last long. There were other people sledding on the hill. Some of them looked to be students while some were younger. Before we headed for home, a couple of families showed up with small kids. Like the day before, we took turns sitting in different positions on the sled. Rob...
Kelly was on her back when I woke up the next morning. I gave her a kiss on the cheek, smiling when she moved her head. As she came out of her slumber, I began kissing her breasts. Kelly put her hands on my head, holding it lightly as I flicked at her nipples with my tongue. When my mouth covered her pussy, Kelly let out a moan. She reached for my cock, stroking it while I licked her. “What a wonderful way to wake up,” Kelly moaned. “Move so I can do it for you too.” Kelly and I shifted on...
It was summer 2015, all three of us decided to plan a road trip. We ended up renting a cabin on a lake in the middle of a forest in Northern Ontario. It was very secluded, the nearest town was 30 minutes drive from us. There was no one around us, we had to drive through a forest with dirt roads just to get to the cabin. It was $1500 to rent the cabin for a week, so we each paid $500. Day 1: It was an 8 hour drive from where we lived in southern Ontario. The drive there was not too eventful....
The snow was falling so thickly that I could barely see the road. I didn't like driving alone in this type of weather, but when you walk in on your boyfriend of five years in bed humping your best friend, you do something drastic. I went online and found a selection of interesting destinations. The one that really caught my eye looked idyllic. A Swiss chalet perched on a crag overlooking a pine forest and fields of sparkling snow. It looked like the ideal place to get away from here. The...
Straight Sex“Come on old woman, it’s time to get up,” I said to Kelly as I hovered above her. I kissed her forehead and watched a smile form on her lips. “Would you be a dear and get my walker for me? I have to get to the bathroom—again,” Kelly said with a chuckle. I gave Kelly a smack on the side of her butt. She laughed and squirmed away from me. “Don’t get me started. We have to get up,” Kelly said. Kelly and I showered, dressed, and went downstairs. Mom, Dad, Vince, and Donna sat at the table in...
Rob, Jenny, Kelly, and I got up early on Sunday morning. We took turns in the shower, dressed, and went down for breakfast. After we ate, Rob, Dad, Vince, and I went to Rob’s house. The women took Vince’s Suburban and went to Jenny’s house. Rob and I connected the trailer to the truck and went to the basement to get his gear. Dad and Vince sat in the kitchen with Rob’s dad, talking. In the basement, Rob showed me his Thompson/Center Encore. He showed me how easy it was to exchange the...
I met Rob in the commons on Monday. He already heard about the spring break party from Jenny. Rob said they would be there and asked if there was anything he should bring. I told him I would let him know and I needed help with the grill. Rob agreed to come to the house the next night to help get the grill out of the barn. Kelly and Jenny came in a few minutes later. Jenny was bubbling, thanking me for inviting her and Rob to spend the week at the house. I told her it was Kelly’s idea and she...
Kelly woke me up the next morning by kissing me. I put my arms around her, pulling her on top of me. “How are you this morning, sexy?” I asked. “I’m scared. I don’t know what to say to Jen and Rob.” “Tell them what’s in your heart, honey. You can never go wrong being honest.” Kelly nodded. “What if they hate me?” “What if they don’t?” “Why do you answer my question with a question? I need you to tell me what to do.” “I’ve already told you, Kelly. Be honest and tell them how you feel....
The sun was just beginning to rise by the time the party finally came across the hunting cabin. Calling it rustic would have been an understatement, it was obviously quite old and fairly dilapidated, the forest slowly encroaching on the land that had been cleared around it. It was a squat building made from wooden paneling rather than the logs that he had expected. It had a roof and a porch, a door, and a few windows with glass too dirty to see through. Clearly, the park services didn’t pay...
"I hope they're okay," she mumbled." Oh, they'll be fine," Wayne told her, hoping that he was right. Wayne's whole family was driving up to their cabin in the mountains for a mini-vacation. Tony, Wayne's father, Kim, Krista's sister, and Wayne's little sister Marie, were in the second car somewhere behind them. They had taken both cars because Kim had to return home on Tuesday. Wayne, Krista, Tony and Marie were planning to leave the following Friday. When they had started...
It was pretty late, and the sun had begun to set not too long ago. I shrugged it off and figured that since I turned 19 and moved out recently, I can do whatever I want. I wasn’t the best looking dude, but I definitely wasn’t the worst. Especially in a small town like this, I’d probably rate myself on the more attractive side if it didn’t sound narcissistic. The girl I was looking at seemed similar in age, so I decided to approach her. She had curly dark hair which complimented her rather...
You wake up with a start as the car makes a sharp turn and your head bangs against the window. You rub your head as you look out the window. The town you were in when you drifted off to sleep has been replaced with large trees of different varieties. Looking around the vehicle, you notice everyone is pretty zoned out. Neil is passed out beside you, his head resting on his boyfriend, Rory's shoulder. Rory, meanwhile, seems to be browsing through his phone. You try to see what he's up to out of...
GayWe were alone for a few moments, separated from the others. Mark spoke very quietly. "Isn't it terrific?" "What's that?" I said, assuming it was something just between the two of us. "I mean having this intimacy between us. That we can stand here and I can remind you how lovely it is for you to put me inside your body. That moment, I mean,... especially." He grinned at me. I smiled and nodded, then looked off at the others. "Yes." The Cabin - Idyllic Family Outing The cabin on...
((note: story inspired by NilioJ (Harry potter spell book of desire‘s)) (Note 3. For the purposes of this story, all students start hogwarts at the age of 18, as Hogwarts is a High School/ College. ALL students are 18+. Salazar Slytherin was a pure-blood wizard, noted for his cunning and determination. He was regarded as one of the greatest wizards of the age, respectively as a Parselmouth and as a skilled Legilimens. Slytherin was one of the four founders of Hogwarts School of Witchcraft...
FantasyEveryone says you should not travel these roads alone, but I am not a helpless old fool. In fact, I am shy of 20 cycles old. They say these parts are ridden with trolls and goblins. I have also heard stories of a wicked witch that lives in the woods beyond. All tales told by old fools to frighten children. I have seen some truly beautiful things on this journey to and from the dwarven kingdom. Mountains that touch the sky, valleys that go on forever. Sunsets that fill the sky with color. And...
Marisa Jenkins loaded her suitcase into the boot of her friend’s four wheel drive as they were off for a road trip to remember in the woods. She wasn’t so sure it was a good idea as wild animals roamed the woods and murderers lurked in the dark shadows of the forest. Obviously her friends told her to stop being such a coward, so she got into the backseat of the car. She looked to her right and the girl she thought was so irritating, Sammy Pope, smacked her lips together as she chewed her...
“Enough. We are getting close, and this is not how I want to cum. Though I completely support your initiative, little Niki.” He stroked her head as she lay there a moment, before she sat back up, glancing around and realizing they had left the highway again, and were indeed near the dirt road that led to the park. She sat back up, remembering to keep herself observable, and was just looking at the tall pines and other trees that lined the narrow roadway, her mind going back to the previous...
I wake up with my head spinning slightly. I’m confused as I try to focus in the darkened room. I squint, still trying to figure out where I am. I move to sit up and find myself tied to the head of the bed. I let out a soft whimper, suddenly scared. I try to pull a little harder at the ties, hoping that this was some kind of joke, when suddenly, a voice across the room speaks, causing me to jump a bit. "I wouldn't bother pulling too hard; it'll only make the bounds all that much tighter, little...
ReluctanceThe open countryside spans out in front of you from the dash of your mother's crappy SUV. You see clusters of trees dotting around the terrain and several farmhouses. Beside you engrossed in her phone is Stephanie; an athletic Hispanic girl who transferred to your school only this past year, she quickly bonded with you and your best friend over video games. She also gained popularity at an extreme rate after joining the school's varsity soccer team. You notice her long chocolate colored hair...
By Jacob Bard The way I remember it, we arrived at the cabin late afternoon. It was a dream come true. Just you and me in a picturesque cabin located on a snowy mountain side—the perfect setting for rest, relaxation, and romance. The flight to Colorado had gone as planned and we had spent the night before in a hotel near the airport so as to be rested when we arrived at the cabin. It was just as we had envisioned and we were ready for some time to do nothing but enjoy one another and catch up...