She
began the ritual of arranging herself on the chair just so. Book to the left. Margarita
to the right. Lying prone, she reached her hand around and pulled the thin
string that held her swimsuit top in place. She hated tan lines.
Soaking
in the heat, her body warmed like a stone on hot pavement in summertime and she thoroughly relaxed into semi-consciousness. Her mind drifted as unfamiliar birds harmonized creating a symphony of soft background sounds.
That
is until the swelter of the hot Arizona sun warned her she’d forgotten
sunscreen for her back. Her skin was already tight from yesterday and hadn’t
yet turned its customary golden brown. She knew to be wary of Mother Nature.
Hearing
the subtle turning of pages, she angled her face in the direction of the sound. She had to squint to see who was sitting in the chair next to her. Hmmmm....
Did
it really matter who she asked for help? She didn’t know anyone here anyway.
Gathering
some chutzpa, she spoke up.
“Excuse
me. It could be quite scandalous if I attempted to lotion my back at the
moment. Would you mind terribly if I asked you for help?”
The
rapidly changing hue of her back was nothing compared to the color of his
face when her words actually registered with his brain. She noticed and was almost embarrassed
she'd even asked.
“Uh,
sure. Should we introduce ourselves first?”
“Not
necessary, do you think?”
Tilting
his head slightly to the side he thought, “Somebody’s got to do it.”
Squeezing
SPF 30 into his left hand, he began the application process along what seemed like an unending expanse of her “unsuited” spine. Trying to appear as discreet possible
as his hand approached her bikini bottom, the glint off his ring sent reflections like daggers into his eyes.
“Your
legs look like they’re getting fried too.”
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words for the third definition of:
Color
(noun)
3:
complexion tint:
a: the tint characteristic of good
health
b: blush
33 comments:
Good one Gina - that was good! Of course I called him a jerk though.
And she didn't see the ring...
Thanks, Kenya!
Hey, I say as long as the guy isn't her father he's fair game. LMAO!!!!!!
It's only sun lotion, right? (but a spray works well, too, but possibly not as interesting.
Hmmmm Maybe I should stop asking my kid to do my back this summer... Hot post! hehe
I think she needs something stronger than 30, she better amp it up to 50 to cover that heated bikini body. Fun story. I like the unfamiliar birds harmonizing into a symphony. Nice image. I once dated a dermatologist, many years ago, and from that time on I never sunbathed again. Put the fear into me. (Gina, do you mean wary of Mother Nature, instead of weary? Certainly one should be wary. :) )
Dearest Church lady,
I am not so sure that I would say someone was gathering "chutzpah" because if you are "chutzpahdik" you aren't worried about nerves or appearances.
Other than that I like the story.
This is so cute! It made me smile (:
Fun story. Makes me wonder if there's a bit of autobiography in here. This reminds me of a post you wrote about a couple skinny dipping and I'm thinking there's more to this story. Please write more. Very well done. :)
Ha ha. What a fun story.
Do!!! Then write about it. I have people for that purpose too but generally resort to a spray. Not as fun but easier to explain ;-)
I'd say she does too! I sit in the shade or wear 45, constantly slathering MYSELF.
Thanks! Proofread a ton but sometimes things just get overlooked. I appreciate it.
Dearest Maker of Fun (of me mostly or so it seems!),
I don't mind being called a "Church Lady" at all. As a matter of fact, I worked at my church several years back and I was in charge of counting the money (Must have been hired for my math skills and not my budget following ones).
I ALMOST consulted you before using the word so that I would use it in precisely the proper context. Learned something from you for once ;-).
Thanks! I try.
Making you smile, Draug, makes me smile right back!!!!!!!
Thanks! The only autobiographical elements of this story are that I happened to be on vacation this past weekend and that I was on a sun lounger putting on sun lotion. However, I either put on my own (I have long arms that can reach just fine) or had one of my GIRLfriends handle my back.
As to the skinny dipping story, that was totally fiction as well. How very exciting it would be to live the life you think that I do from these stories here. But I'm glad you believe my fiction. Wonder what happens next though??????
Thank you Paula!!!! I love fun!
Well, isn't he helpful? He will probably want to apply a second layer just to make sure it smoothed out evenly. What a jerk!
Oh, great character to hate! (or redeem later?) Nice story!
Yeah,who needs introductions,just get to the job,you minion,eh?LOL!Loved the whole spin Gina-a great piece:-)
I love this little bit of mysterious sexiness :)
Do tell! ;)
Give me a minute to make some stuff up for you ;-)!!!!!!!
She should also be careful who she asks, I think. It's not all on him. I don't know if I would feel comfortable "helping" in a similar situation but sounds like fun for him and, I'm guessing, quite pleasant for her. Unless she was using him purely for the sunscreen?
Hadn't thought that far ahead but probably a little of both...
Thanks!!!
I think that was her attitude. She needed a job done. I'm glad you liked it, Atreyee! I love when you like my stuff.
I LOVE mysterious sexiness, too! I wonder if there really are people out there that don't...
Very mischievous! I like the nerve of your man!
I'm thinking he was very much taken aback by her request but felt somewhat "obligated". Would a guy out there really say no? I think so but when put on the spot, who really knows. I do too.
I doubt the sun is the only thing making him feel all hot. This is a fun piece, Gina!
Thanks for linking up!
Oooh! He's in quite a pickle, isn't he? And she has no idea, likely!
So many ways this could go...all wonderful. Great job!
No doubt! Makes me happy to hear you say that!
If he leaves it strictly as a one time application, he may work his way out if it. And she has NO idea but asking a guy to do that is putting yourself in a precarious position.
Thanks Tina!
sometimes flirting is fun. Just saying.
the last line is so seductive, I'm sure it's not supposed to be (ahem) but it is. He is asking permission and she will give it, if only to not have to deal with sunburned legs. ;)
I don't know why, but I liked this. Maybe it's your being coy and witty, but it suited you.
great way to weave the COLOR in.
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