Band Camp

[Isolde]

Leslie

I burst out laughing at his statement and shook my head though I knew he couldnt see it in the dark. Suddenly I wasnt so embarassed anymore. His joking really put me at ease.

"The last alien who abducted me was my Uncle Joshua. I swear I always thought he was one of those people they talk about who are abducted and an alien takes their place? He has a long nose and close set eyes and a large brow and only says one or two words when he talks."

One summer he was having trouble on the farm and talked myself and my brother into going out to help. Now that was a summer I could have happily forgotten. I was lucky I knew a bull from a cow or else I would not be standing here talking to you right now."

Oh great...He asks me a simple question and I give him my family tree. And the wierd ones at that. "Way to go girl," I said to myself,"Boy, are you a smooth one."

 

[Weevil]

Greg

I walk on silently, content to listen to her stories about bulls and cows and stuff. Eventually we return to camp after a quick hike. We are told that there will be no more games for the evening and its time to head back to our cabins. I am disappointed that my evening with Leslie is going to end. Until, that is I remember that we share a cabin.

"Well Leslie I suppose I'll catch up with you in a second or two. I should probably wash all the mud off me before I bunk down." I smile as I look at her, Man she's cute. "Uh, also I can show you a thing or two on the guitar."

 

[Isolde]

Leslie

I smiled up at him and nodded at his offer. "That would be great, Greg," I said to him,"And I am not tired yet so it will give me something to do."

I left him and went to our cabin. Upon entering, I got out my duffle bag and rummaged through it. Pulling out my short t-shirt nightie, I debated on wearing it. When I packed it I wasnt planning on the cabins being co ed.

"Oh come on," I said to myself,"He is a grown man. I bet he has seen his share of women in short nightgowns." Having made my decision, I gathered up my toothbrush and other toletries and headed towards the laterine. Twenty minutes later, I was walking back to the cabin in my nightshirt and robe and huming a tune. I was already feeling alot of stress being lifted from my shoulders.

Entering the cabin yet again, I saw that Greg was not there yet so I took off my robe and settled down on my bunk. Picking up my guitar, I ran my fingers over the strings as I waited from him to appear.

 

[Weevil]

Greg

After a quick shower, I throw on my robe and boxers and pass by a mirror. Hmmmm, not bad I think, Could drop a couple but hey,the cheese grating abs that Mens Health promised look to be coming in.I brush my teeth and I stroll up to the cabin, pausing at the door.

"Alright Greggo, time to be your typical suave, debonair self." I say to nobody and open the door. I spot Leslie sitting on the bed in a short night shirt holding a large accoustic guitar that prevents me from seeing more. Oh why couldn't it have been the flute that she wanted to learn, I think.

"Well it looks like the cooler kids have found their own cabin, huh. Just you and me in here for the night."

 

[Moonlight_33]

Sassy

Spotted and surprised by Lou, i jump from the tree house and make a run for home base, hoping i made it back before any one else found me.

 

[Maniac9538]

I laugh and yell to Sassy 'Run Sassy Run!!!' I look over to Aus grinning ear to ear. 'well well I had two song birds, one left and that leaves one more to give me my prize.' I softly kiss Aus our lips meeting in a soft kiss, that deepens as I draw Aus to me the passion we had for one another years ago was resurfacing.

 

[Isolde]

Leslie

I look up at Greg's comment and grin. Running my hands over the strings one more time, I then picked it up off my lap and handed it up to him.

"I believe there was the promise of a lesson, oh master of music," I said in a teasing voice. I was suddenly aware that my yoga position that I had been sitting in now showed everything. My short nightshirt sure didnt leave anything to the imagination at this point.

Blushing and quickly shifting my position so that I was resting on one hip with my legs resting on the bed, I looked at him and said,"Umm....the lesson?"

 

[Weevil]

"Oh, Music, yes, right away uh yes. Music, indeed." I babble with the ever present grin smack on my kisser. It is absolutely adorable when girls blush, I think to myself.

"So let me see the old gee-tar." I say and sit down next to her on the bunk. After a short attempt to tune the guitar I'm ready to wow her.

"So this is essentially what I know on guitar." I say and put my fingers into a C 7th chord and begin to lightly pick at the strings, I soon start to sing in a cartoonish voice

"Brother bought a coconut, he bought it for a dime
His sister had another one, she paid it for the lime

She put the lime in the coconut, drink 'em both together
She put the lime in thecoconut, drink 'em both up
She put the lime in the coconut, drink 'em both together
Put the lime in the coconut, call the doctor, woke him up, say

Doctor! Ain't there nothin' I can take, I say
Doctor! To relieve this bellyache, I say
Doctor! Ain't there nothin' I can take, I say
Doctor! To relieve my bellyache

I put the lime in the coconut, drink 'em both together
Put the lime in the coconut, I drink 'em both down
I put the lime in the coconut, drink 'em both together
Put the lime in the coconut, call de Doctor, woke him up, say

Doctor! Ain't there nothin' I can take, I say
Doctor! To relieve my bellyache, I say
Doctor! Ain't there nothin' I can take, I say
Doctor! And he say, lemme get this straight

You put the lime in the coconut, drink 'em both together
Put the lime in the coconut, you drink 'em both up
You put the lime in the coconut, drink 'em both together
Put the lime in the coconut, call de Doctor, woke him up, say

Doctor! Ain't there nothin' I can take, you say
Doctor! To relieve your bellyache, you say
Doctor! Ain't there nothin' I can take, you say
Doctor! You such a silly woman

Put the lime in the coconut, drink 'em both together
Put the lime in the coconut, then you feel better
Put the lime in the coconut, drink 'em both down
Put the lime in the coconut, an' call me in the mo-o-o-ornin'"

"and that is how to play the guitar." I say with a triumphant grin. "Like I said, I'm really more of a drummer."

 

[Isolde]

Leslie

I couldnt help it. Whenever I was around him I couldnt help smiling and laughing and just generally feeling like the world wasnt such a bad place after all.

When he started singing the tune, I fell back on my bed laughing for the first few chords-unable to keep the merriment inside. I soon got over my laughing fit I started singing along with him, a smile still on my face.

As the song died down, I leaned in to give him a gentle kiss and said,"This may sound weird since you dont know me very well but I need to say thank you. Ever since I met you I have been able to forget the outside world and stresses. You are better than any medicine I could think of...though I dont know if you will take that as a compliment or not."

 

[Weevil]

"Oh its a compliment all right. Its not every day that someone tells me I'm better than rogaine and ritalin combined." I shrug and return a quick peck to her

"But to be nosy if I may, why would a dynamite looking young lass with a sweet job like yourself be all bent out of shape with the world?" Putting the guitar back in its case, I swing both of my legs onto the bed and sit cross-legged.

"Unless of course you have a secret you aren't sharing. Admit it, you're actually a highly trained CIA assasin sent to kill me but instead you've fallen under the trance of my magnetic charm and are now conflicted between your deep love for me and your duty to your mission. Its all so simple. But if I could be serious for a moment, whats on your mind?"

 

[Isolde]

Leslie

I laughed again and then sobered up and, pulling my legs up and wrapping my arms around them I lay my chin on my knees and tood a deep breath.

"Honestly its not the job that has me stressed. Its my parents. They have hated each other since I was in my early teens and are just now getting a divorce. Only they decided that they enjoyed the part of their lives where they spent all thier energies tearing each other down so now they do it by phone or anytime they run into each other. And guess who gets dragged into the middle of it? Yup...me!"

"Okay, I know that I am out of the house and I could just ignore them but I do love them both. When they arent trying to figure ways to make each other miserable they are really great to be around. Only those times are becoming less and less frequent. I swear they argue more now than they did when they were married. And heavens help me if I try to point out the others good points when we're together. I have better luck talking to a wall."

I shrugged and tried to keep my own anger out of my voice,"So, when I saw the ad in the paper for this camp I went out and bought an instrument, told them both I loved them but they were going to have to fend for themselves for part of the summer, took my vacation time from my work and here I am."

After telling him my story, I looked over to see what he would think of it. I really felt like a wimp not being able to stand up to my parents now that I was out and on my own but I just couldnt find it in me to abandon them.

 

[Weevil]

Well, that was unexpected. She's obviously truly bummed out and it all adds up now to a degree.

"Huh, I suppose that being raised by just my Mom was a blessing at times, never having to see parents fight and all. Well, I guess I'd just have to say something along the lines of hang in there or I'm sure things will get better." I give Leslie a nice, tight hug and while my head is against hers I say:

"Besides Marriage is just a patriarchal, oppressive and archaic institution that reinforces the gendered order of society by forcing women to be subservient to men. Or at least thats what my latest issue of Cosmo said." I smile and brush her cheek with my lips as I pull back on the hug giving her a sweet, caring smooch on the cheeks.

 

[Isolde]

Leslie

I returned his hug and felt a slight shiver at his kiss on my cheek. Laughing yet again I gave him a wide grin and let my hand rest ontop of his, as if I didnt know it was there.

"I wish I could take you to meet my parents and let you tell them that. They may not believe it but they would be so confused by what you said that they would forget to fight."

Sobering a bit, I said,"So now your story. What brings you here...drums and all?"

 

[Weevil]

"Oh, nothing interesting. I essentially had a choice between this place and a summer back in Nowhere, Virginia, hanging out with my old buds from High School. I figured this would be better. I get to meet great new people like you instead of sitting around pretending to get along with whatever loser my Mom happens to be dating." I smile, taking both of her hands in mine.

"Musically though, I thought I could expand my horizons. I've always been in cheezy little punk bands and thought I could pick up some Jazz beats or something." I spy my watch.
Hmmmph 1:40 in the morning.

"oh well, We should probably knock off for the night."

 

[Isolde]

Leslie

I liked the feel of his hands encompassing mine and I hate to say it but I wasnt paying much attention to what he was saying at that moment. Looking up as he said something about going to bed I wondered if the dissapointment was evident in my eyes.

"Bed," I said without much enthusiasm,"Yeah I guess we better. No telling what they have planned for us in the morning." Still I didnt move but just sat there holding onto his hands.

 

[Weevil]

While I listen to what she says, I don't think she's convinced me that we should seperate just yet.

"What the hell." I think to myself "lets go for the gusto." I bring my hands softly to her face and pull my face closer to hers. I turn my head ever so slightly and softly kiss her lips the intensity of the kiss raising ever so slightly as my hands go to the back of her head, holding her close to me ever so gently.

 

[Isolde]

Leslie

It all happened as if in slow motion. I could see him leaning into me and his mouth approaching mine. Then I felt his lips tenderly pressing against mine-the pressure increasing some as his hands drew me closer to him. I probably should have pulled back or broken the kiss off and said good night but that was the furthest thing from my mind.

Instead I found my lips opening for him and my tongue flicking out to gently run against his lips. My arms snaked up and around his neck as if on their own and I moved to deepen the kiss.

 

[Weevil]

Greg

I can't believe that Leslie is actually kissing me back. My hands move down to her back as I hold her closer to me. My lips open and my tongue meets hers, gently rolling around her mouth. She falls back onto her pillow and I fall with her, continuing the kiss as my hands move to her side. Its almost unreal, ever since I saw Leslie that morning I had wanted to kiss her and touch her and now I was doing just that.

I slowly break the kiss and start to kiss my way down her face to her neck, gently going over her cheek, chin until I go to her neck and let my lips go lightly over her.

 

[Isolde]

Leslie

I couldnt believe this. I had just met Greg today and here we were lying together with his lips going over my skin and feeling like fire whereever they touched. Yet I didnt feel like anything was wrong. In fact I felt shivers of pleaure course down my spine as his lips and hands set my skin aflame.

I turned towards him, lying on my side and draped my leg over his. I was being very bold and I was hoping he wouldnt mind but I couldnt help but respond to his caresses. My hands ran through his hair and over his back as he continued to leave a trail of kisses along my neck and a small moan escaped me.

 

[Moonlight_33]

Sassy

I managed to make it back to the safety of my cabin with out being spotted by another camper, though i had no doubt that Lou would be around at some point, looking for his kiss, though i knew in my heart it was not my kisses he wanted. With a heavy sigh, i dropped onto my bead and looked blankly at the ceiling. The game was always a great ice breaker at camp and had done exactly what i had wanted it to do, but once again, i was alone in my cabin while others played. It was the way it had always been, and something i had becomed acostomed to. I made a great best friend, but never seemed to make it to girl friend status. Oh well, there was always other ways to cool a girls burning needs. Opening the box i had Austynn pick up for me, i browsed at the assortment of sex toys i had ordered in, knowing how these camps always ended up, and not wanting to be the one cleaning the instruments after camp was over. Sighing again, i close the box, maybe i would just sleep, tomorrow was rafting and i could use the rest anyway. Turning off the light, i climb into bed, listening to the noises of the night.

 

[catlover]

Frank- IRS agent

I had spent the evening reviewing and re-reviewing this very thick file on a taxpayer reported deceased. There was a substantial asset in the nature of a large piece of rural real estate property on a lake.

It appeared that in the estate tax return, there was a substantial possibility that the reported property was undervalued, it having a business included also owned by the deceased, that needed some research.

Turning off the light, I went to sleep intending to be up at first light, en route to inpect the property, the business, and the ledger books in detail.

 

[Weevil]

Greg

My kisses continue, trailing back up to the lobe of her ear where I give it a playful little nibble. My left hand slowly sliding up her side, resting just below Leslies breast. Suddenly however, A thought hits me and I break off my kiss and and look deep in Leslie's eyes

"Harper, just to be sure. You are cool with how fast this is going right? The last thing I want is for you to be uncomfortable or you know." I say completely serious

"Cause I have a bad history of moving too far, too fast that has on numerous occasions left me looking down the barrel of an un-happy Papa's shotgun." I crack

 

[Isolde]

Leslie

I moaned as he pulled away from me and my gaze must have been rather startled as I looked up at him. I smiled at his caring tone and the fact that he cared enough to ask if everything was okay.

Lifting one hand to run through his hair, I smiled at him and said,"If you want to stop, we will. But I have to tell you that I have been known to move too slow and I have lost many opportunities to be close to someone because of it. I dont want that to happen here." I leaned in and brushed my lips against his.

"However,"I continued,"If you would rather we simply lie here in each others arms for tonight, I would be more than willing to do that too."

 

[Maniac9538]

I dropped from the tree house and walked to Sassy's cabin. Knocking on the door softly 'Sassy you up?' I waited hoping she was still up.

 

[Moonlight_33]

Sassy

I heard the knock, and heard him call out, and for a moment i was tempted to fake being asleep, but with i sigh, i climbed out of bed, slipped a robe over my naked body and turned on the light. Opening the door i gave him a curious look.

"Yer i'm up, what's wrong?" I was really int in the mood to hear all about how much he loved Austynn again tonight. She was my best friend and i loved her dearly, I just didn't need her happyness pushed in my face again tonight.