Second Street // Part Thirteen

A Story by David

Second Street

Part Thirteen

Dawn was creeping across the window sills as the lovers lay in a warm embrace. Charlie rolled over to get comfortable, Pam rolling right with him and spooning him, putting her arm around him. He grasped her hand and pulled her closer. The tree still burning bright, the heat of their bodies so comforting, they dozed and dreamt. It was another hour and a half before they began to stir for the day. Charlie rolled on his back and Pam immediately put her head on his shoulder and gently kissed his neck. She ran her fingers down his torso while kissing his face, ear, neck and finally lips. Charlie was in heaven. Pam mounted him and their lovemaking continued. Thirty minutes gone by, they decided to rise.

Charlie suddenly had an idea. Pam, I’m out of coffee. How about you shower and I’ll run to the store? Sure, sweetie she replied. Thank you. Charlie got in his car knowing full well he had plenty of coffee and off to Safeway. Once in the store he tracked down Hollandaise sauce, butter, oversized English muffins and some Canadian bacon. He was going to make her his special breakfast. Pam wandered about the house, looking at the tree and peering out the windows. She got rid of the comforter and turned on the shower. She always kept small vials of shampoo and conditioner with her and climbed in. This house was a piece of crap, but the water pressure was great. Pam tipped her head back and soaked those long locks, running her fingers through her hair. Massaging in her shampoo and just loving the scent. She was having a sensual experience, remembering the earlier morning, the hot water pouring over her body. She rinsed her hair and added the conditioner. She ran soap over her body and loved the lather.

Charlie returned and popped his head in the bath. Pam, You ok? Charlie, I am just having a wonderful shower, I’ll be out soon. Honey, don’t worry, take your sweet time. He went to the kitchen and started the preparations for his gift. He brewed coffee, got water boiling and put the bacon in a pan to heat. Pam turned off the water and Charlie’s ears perked up. Pam wrapped a towel around herself and another wrapped around her hair. She looked in the mirror and applied moisturizer. Next came makeup and then unwrapped the hair to blow dry, her hair being so thick and long, would take a bit of time. Charlie heard the blow dryer and knew he had a few minutes. He mixed the Hollandaise and slowly heated it. The English popped into the toaster, the eggs dropped, bacon heated, Hollandaise good and warm. He was ready just as she came from the bath. He put his breakfast on their plates with a garnish of an orange wedge and parsley, topped with a sprinkle of paprika for color. He poured orange juice and coffee for them. Pam, this is for you. Hope you like it? A huge grin came across her face. She went to him and kissed him deeply. Sit and eat please. She sat and took a bite. She could not stop smiling. Charlie, this is simply wonderful. I had no idea you could cook? Sorry, this all I know, Charlie murmered. Well sweetheart this is just the best breakfast I have ever had. Thank you. Charlie beamed and thought to himself what a good idea this had been. He smiled at her and asked, Shall we spend the day together? Did you have other plans? No Charlie, I had hoped we would spend the weekend together, unless you’re bored with me, she said with a coy smile. I have an idea, how about a day of skiing? Have you ever skied before she asked? I actually did some years ago but am far from being competent, he told her. Forget all that. We’ll just go and have fun ok? There is a place about an hour and a half from here, Satan’s Ridge. It’s a little place but fun and not so crowded. We can rent equipment there, spend the day and just have fun, she said excitedly.

Their breakfast finished and Pam impressed, they started their day. Pam went to her car and got a change of clothes. Seemed to Charlie, she could wear sack cloth and he would be happy. She returned with ski pants and turtleneck. Once dressed she looked so precious, hair curled and flowing, just a sight he loved. Straps of the ski pants crossing those wonderful breasts and actually accenting them. His heart melted at the sight of her. She smiled broadly and asked, how do I look? What a foolish question he thought to himself! They kissed and reveled in one another. Charlie picked up the dishes and put them in the sink. Let’s go he said to her! They drove for miles and could hardly help the smiles from crossing their faces. Pam apparently had a wide selection of music as she pushed a Chaka Kahn cd into the player. The music fit the day and the mood. She reached over and put her hand behind his head playfully stroking his hair. We’re almost there she said. Another five minutes and “ Let The Fun Begin” she hollered.

It was around ten o’clock and the parking lot was not quite full. They could see hundreds of people flying down the mountain, some so graceful and professional looking, while others falling and sliding their way to the bottom. Charlie pointed to one such hapless soul and said now that’s me and laughed. They walked over a tiny wooden bridge that crossed a stream and went to the rental department. Pam walked right to the counter and flashed a big smile at the attendant. We would like some equipment for the day. He was a young good looking man and went about getting them fitted. It seemed to Charlie he was spending way too much time getting Pam outfitted and actually appeared to be flirting with her. Charlie walked over and gave her a big long kiss. You look beautiful he said to Pam as he gave a sideways glance at the attendant.

Once free from the rental attendant, Charlie felt better and they headed for the chairlift. Stopping a bit short of it, they put on their skis, Pam putting her hair in a pony tail and donning a knit hat. She said to Charlie, come here a minute. She took a chapstick from her pocket and applied it to his lips, have to keep those babies nice and soft for later, she told him and grinned. As they got into their chair, Charlie just couldn’t help asking, what else do you have hidden away? She tipped her head to one side and just smiled. Her eyes deep and glistening. He was so intent on her he almost missed getting off. He was kind of like a foal getting its legs for the first time and it was obvious she could ski. Pam grabbed his arm and steadied him. I’m not so sure about this, he told her. Charlie, don’t worry! We are going to have a wonderful day. I promise! He started to get his so called sea legs and started remembering his past skiing. He was not a bad athlete and soon enough he got the hang of it. They took it slow. Pam skiing down a quarter of the mountain turning and waiting for him to catch up. He wasn’t doing too badly. The next stint down the mountain they skied together. This was becoming fun. They spent the next two hours laughing and making fun of Charlie, all in good fun though. They made quite a few runs. Pam looked him in the eyes and said, Lover, I am famished! They made their last run for the morning and ended at the lodge. Skis stowed they found the bar. They sat at the bar and ordered wine. Pam said , Charlie how do you feel about chili dogs and blue burgers with fries? Sounds like a lot of food but what the hey. By the way what is a blue burger? She smiled and told him it was a burger with blue cheese crumbled on top instead of regular white cheese. It’s delicious she told him. He believed her. They sat on their stools and watched the activity on the mountain. Charlie had not felt this good in so very long. Pam stood and said, I have to pee, be right back and gave him a parting kiss.

Their lunch arrived and was just a mass of food. The burgers were a good eight ounces, the dogs a foot long. There must have been two pounds of fries. Probably a good eight ounces of chili topping the dogs. The bread and buns made special for the resort. The burger rolls , sourdough, the dog rolls a variety of potato type roll. They had another wine and just dove in. Pam could eat like a man he thought as he watched her. She had wolfed down the entire burger and half a pile of fries before he was half done. He was fascinated with her. She seemed to be so many different people. This is wonderful she said. I have never had a blue burger but will make them part of my diet, he replied. They finished their lunch, Pam doing most of the damage to the food. Back to the slope and enjoyed the rest of the day in one another’s company. As dusk came they returned the equipment and went to the bar. They found a seat in front of the fireplace and had some red wine. Pam almost sitting in his lap, head on his shoulder. He could never be more content.

An hour had passed and they decided to go. They drove home full of smiles and happiness. A bit of Annie Lennox on the cd player. Arriving at the house they found the driveway unoccupied and Charlie said, This has been a good day! They went inside, lit the tree , electric candles and real candles. Pam sat on the sofa while Charlie went and got some wine and of course the proper glasses’. He joined her on the sofa and they just gazed at the tree in contentment. Pam had her head on his chest and said, Charlie, I want to spend the night under the tree again. Can we please? They made sweet love until exhaustion over took them.