I put on my fading brown hiking boots waiting to lace them until the last second. My bag was packed and ready to go for the day, but I needed to stop by the rangers station for the third time in the last two days. I already knew where I was headed. There was something about the way the ranger described his recommended hikes that was so alluring though.

Maybe it was because he could verbally walk you through every beautiful sight and imagine it right then. Or maybe it was the way his strong jaw relaxed into a smile when he talked. Either, or. I thought about his deep drawling voice as I walked to him.

“Good Morning,” he called out to me as the station door creaked open.

“Good morning,” I returned with a smile as I glanced up from my step. “What is the rundown for today?”

He laid his large hands flat on the counter separating us and leaned forward just a smidge. “We are looking at the clouds today. A storm is expected to roll in about mid-afternoon. Do you know where you’re heading today?” He cocked his head to the side.

I approached the counter. The tips of my shoelaces clinking on the wood floor as I stepped. “I was hoping to hear more of your suggestions actually.”

He relaxed his eyes into seemingly more of a seductive look, “I can definitely help you out with that.” He patted my hand now resting on the counter, “One moment pretty lady.”

I picked up my foot and twirled my shoelaces while I waited for him to return.

He came out through the door on my side of the counter giving him the ability to stand right next to me. I could smell his manly musk. He laid two pamphlets down on the counter in front of me and turned to face me. “By the way, my name is Jack. I’m not sure I’ve mentioned that.”

I turned to shake Jack’s out stretched hand. “I could read the name on your shirt. My name is Elana.”

His smile curved up his cheek on one side creating a dimple. It was incredibly cute. We both nervous giggled for a moment and then turned back to the pamphlets.

“So these two I’m sure you’ll be able to get through before the storm rolls in. There are gorgeous waterfalls among both of them with swimming areas safe for use. You look like you’ll have fun doing that.”

I looked at him inquisitively, “Thank you. I will actually. But now, if the storm takes out half the day, what do you suggest I do this evening?” I asked without really asking. Please fuck me. Please say fuck me. Please. And then I remembered my eyes could give away those thoughts. I bent down to tie my boots.

He stepped back, “well there is a pub in town with live music tonight. And I may be the only ranger qualified in this kind of weather, but I know of a pretty great look out to get to.”

“Via car?” I asked from below, trying not to think about what I could do from down here.

“Yes, via car.”

I stood up trying not to give away my devilish smile, “Sounds like a plan then. I’ll meet you here about 6.” I grabbed the pamphlets and backed myself out of the rangers station.

“See you then pretty lady.”

****

I met him shortly after 6, trying not to look as though I had been trudging through the trails since nine am. He looked tall and mysterious in normal clothes. We went to the pub where I was told a local band was playing. I noted the muscular and sweaty guitarist thinking this would be another stop later during my trip.

After a few beers and pretzels, Jack asked me if I was ready to head out to the lookout. We could hear the rumbling of the storm even over the music and crowd in the pub.

“I guess there’s no better time than now, right?” my uncontrollable smile turned into nervousness, “you better keep me safe.”

“Will do pretty lady. We better hurry up.”

Jack took my hand and walked me out from where we stood at the bar. When we started outside we sprinted through the pouring rain, or he dragged me to his truck. Before we could get in or he could run to his side after opening my door, I grabbed him and pulled him in for a kiss. I’ve always wanted a kiss in the rain.

I kissed him hard, but he kissed me back harder pushing me into the side of the truck. Feeling the rain drops slide down my cheeks as my lips took in his sweetness, tasting of dark beer, was somehow more than I could handle in that moment. The deep, fast pressure on my lips was more pleasure than I’ve had from a man touching me in a while.

I broke the kiss. Out of breath.

“Get in,” Jack demanded and opened my door, “we can do this soon.”

I obeyed.

The drive up to the lookout was hot, filled with anticipation. I was focused on how he controlled the truck in the storm and what else he could control.

“Oh wow,” I exclaimed as he parked the truck in view overlooking the small town and smaller ridges below. “This is…this is…”

He finished my sentence, “Amazing, yes I know.” He unbuckled his seatbelt.

“Is this where you take all the girls that stop by your station?” I turned to him.

“Well… they aren’t all like you.”

“No, they aren’t,” I got out of my seat and climbed over him in a straddle.

He pulled at the underside of my knees so I couldn’t stand and had to sit in his lap.

“Oh,” I let out.

“Oh? Do you not like that?” Jack looked at me in the dark with wide, comforting eyes

I didn’t want to answer him. I grabbed his face with my hands and pressed my lips to his again.

I could feel him growing underneath me as I grew wetter and wetter. I knew what we were here for and I was ready to indulge. I wanted more of him. I wanted to know what made him so sexy. I wanted to feel the pleasure of this man. I just hoped he wouldn’t call me “pretty lady” while we rocked his truck.

As we eased into each other, my fingers fell down the sides of his neck and his hands grabbed at my waist and then my ass. I moaned into his kiss from the motion of his touch.

I broke the kiss again, lifting my hips so I could get better reach at his neck.

I wanted to hear him moan from my bite and sucking at his tender skin.

He groaned, “mmm, Elana.” He squeezed my hips, holding on to them as I moved back and forth. He started to kiss my bare shoulder. Between kisses he let out, “Elana, if you’re going to keep doing that, we’re going to have to move to the back so I can really get my hands on you.”

I lifted my head and stopped moving my hips, “Okay. Well we should hurry up then,” I teased him and stuck my tongue in his mouth once more. I got off of him and maneuvered myself between the seats to get to the back. I took off my shoes watching his tall body trying to do the same maneuver as me.