“All done,” Jessica said, somewhat breathlessly and brushed her hands lightly over Kate’s shoulders. Kate turned to smile at her and was surprised to see that Jessica was again blushing. Jessica opened her mouth, as if to say something, but bit her lip and looked away. But then she suddenly reached out and grasped Kate in a quick hug.
“I’m having a great day with you,” Jessica said impulsively. “Let’s get going.”
Kate caught her breath, surprised at the sudden show of affection…and at her own physical response to it. She found herself wishing it had lasted just a bit longer.
As they donned their life jackets and prepped the canoe, Jessica explained that the island was named for its westerly position in relation to the main camp. Hopefully, the small campsite on the island had fared well over the winter and they wouldn’t have much clean up to do. If major repairs were needed, they would have to report back to the property committee.
Jessica grabbed an emergency kit and tossed it into the canoe. She directed Kate to take the front position, as the younger woman was the more experienced boater. They used the oars to push off the dock and headed away from the main camp. The sun was strong and Kate was glad for her hat and sunglasses. The lake was quiet with only the sounds of birds and their oars dipping into the clear surface. Kate wasn’t used to boating and her shoulder muscles were just starting to protest when Jessica pointed out the small stretch of beach ahead. They landed and Kate jumped out to hold the canoe steady for Jessica. They pulled it farther out of the water and immediately took off their sweaty life jackets.
“It’s so beautiful here!” Kate said, looking around and stretching. “But holy crap, I’m hot!” Jessica was looking at her speculatively, fanning herself with her hat.
“Why don’t we have a quick swim before we have lunch,” she suggested. “I could stand to wash off some of this sweat.”
Kate was tempted. “I didn’t bring a bathing suit, though,” she said. “Do you think anyone is likely to come by and see us?”
Jessica shook her head. “I don’t have a suit either but we’re completely isolated here. No one else will boat out to the island since we volunteered for the job and no one else uses the lake.” She paused and caught Kate’s eye. “We’re completely alone.”
Kate found she was reading all sorts of things into Jessica’s comment but firmly warned herself to turn off her imagination and take it at face value. Just because she was incredibly horny and found Jessica completely attractive didn’t mean that the younger woman would have any reciprocal feelings. Jessica hadn’t mentioned a boyfriend in any of their conversations that day but that didn’t mean she liked women. Or that she was attracted to Kate. Or would want to do anything. Kate belatedly realized that Jessica was waiting for a response from her.
“Let’s do it,” Kate agreed. She pulled off her t-shirt and reached around to unclasp her bra, watching Jessica out of the corner of her eye. Jessica had already kicked off her shoes and was sliding her pants over her hips. Her blue lace panties followed, as did her t-shirt and bra. Kate was slower in shedding her own pants, mesmerized by the expanse of toned white skin, interrupted only by a faint smattering of pale freckles and a darker red patch of pubic hair.