Downtime

Chapter 3: Out in the Open

Kyle has told me I need to get out more. What can be better than some wide open spaces in nature? I was taking the old reliable Nissan out on the road to a nearby National Park. I was in a pair of workout shorts and a white t-shirt with my tennis shoes, "Alright, I'm heading out," I said to him as I was putting on my backpack for the hike to a lake.

"Okay, drive carefully," said Kyle from the kitchen, I smiled a grin to him and nodded as I headed out the door. I walked down the stairs to the car, and headed out on the open road using a Garmin since this car does not have a GPS navigation system. As I was driving down the highway, I figured it was just me today, alone with my thoughts and ideas.

The lake is about an hour and a half outside of town, along with a two mile hike. I'll take my time getting there since I'm in no rush. I smile to myself at the thought of going for a swim as the Garmin told me to keep to the left for the next interstate. Garmin doesn't have the best voice telling you where to go, or what to do with directions. Still, it works.

"Almost there" I thought to myself

The Garmin read that my destination is two miles ahead. I look back on some of the guys I have been with, and encountered. I didn't ask their names, but still they helped me in shaping the seal I am as you see me. Going out for a good time doesn't imply that you sell yourself. Sometimes guys take a moment to see if they like what they see. Do you?

I'm Filipino-Balinese by background, and I was adopted. I see no shame in it, just like the Brazilian did not see any in me being a little Asian pup with a big butt for my size. That guy did not appear to be a tourist, and seemed to know his way around my coastal home. I really do hope I get to see him again, and get to know him. He seems like a nice guy

I flipped the turn signal as I was going down the wooded backroad toward the entrance to the park. Although the park is open as it is 'Tourist Season', the parking lot is empty. I turned off the engine, and got out with my backpack strapped to my back. It was a sunny late morning out in the woods as I began the hike toward this lake to have a little fun.

"Kyle's probably doing his thing" I thought

Where I'm going to spend some time with myself at the lake, he's probably 'boy scouting' at the beach. A lot guys go for that muscled frame in a male thong. Kyle's got all of it. The sounds of twigs and rocks echoed against the soles of my shoes, signaling my arrival on the trail. I do love it here. So peaceful. So quiet. I stopped for a moment on the trail

I closed my eyes to take in the sounds of nature. The birds are flying overhead, and echoing their calls through the canopy. With a relaxed and satisfied sigh, I continued my trek as the lake is another mile down the trail. A few minutes later, I was welcomed to the sight of the forest lake, and sat down my backpack on a rock. It was a true sight to behold.

Millions of years of rainfall went into the making of this lake. There was a small one meter high cliff made from a granite boulder jutting out too. A swimming pool built by Mother Nature herself. I took off my shoes, and socks to dip a toe in the water. It's not too warm, and not too cold either. There isn't a single soul in sight. I walked over to the small cliff

"This is nice," I said to myself, seeing the lake

The soft leaves of many autumns past felt nice on my bare feet. I put my hands on my hips for a moment to take in a beautiful scenery. I put down my backpack at the cliff, and unstrapped the bottom to free, and lay out a simple beach towel. I took off my shirt first, and folded it up neatly by my backpack. I shifted my brown eyes, seeing if it is all clear.

Feeling safe in my surroundings, I grinned lightly to myself as I pulled down my shorts. My butt wiggled lightly, and my cute 'parts' swayed a bit as I stepped out of my shorts. I crouched down to fold them up, and stood up as I pondered what to do first. I'm the type to take my time with things. The cliff looks tempting, but I can hold off on that for a bit

Without any hurry in my steps and my hands at my sides, I walked down to the edge of the lake. The perfect water caressed my toes first as I took a first step into the water. As the water went up to my waist, I dived underwater to begin a relaxing day at the lake. I am not an introvert per say. There are just times I would like to just get away from it all.

'I think I just found my favorite spot' I pondered

Then again, it might be a 'favorite spot' to more than one person out there. I'm not the type to splash around in the water. I swim to relax, and be refreshed. I surfaced to catch my breath, and a small log floated by me. I decided to use it as a makeshift 'pool toy' of sorts as I rested my forearms on it. I admit that I'm easily amused by the simple things.

I took a breath, and rolled off the log making a light 'trickle' sound as I went underwater. As surfaced, I looked up at the one meter boulder cliff that seemed to be tempting me. Well, I might as well give into it. I swam underwater, and surfaced as I walked out from the shallows. I walked on over to the little cliff, and pulled off a leaf that stuck to my foot

I can dive, but it's never anything fancy. I walked up to the edge of the boulder cliff. It makes me giggle lightly on the inside that my butt lightly wiggles, and my 'parts' sway a little when I walk in the nude. As I went to the edge, I rested my hands on my knees to see if I can see anything in the deep water. There wasn't a single fish in this entire lake.

'Not even a minnow' I thought to myself

I stood up, and dived in with a simple forward dive and a tiny splash. I surfaced to catch a breath while treading water. I look around, and I feel like I could build a small cottage here if I wanted. Too bad you can't do that in a National Park. I was bit tired from my swim and fun in the water. I got out of the water to find my backpack and clothes in order.

Seeing my beach towel laid out, I decided to rest my eyes and take a little nap. I laid on my back with my hands behind my head to relax for an hour or two. If you're curious, I can get stiff below the belt, but it's different. It doesn't point up, and it doesn't point out. All it will do gain a tidbit of thickness, and the tip will slightly poke out from the foreskin

That's why the 'trunk' shape, and 'fist' size are constant on me. With that, I find that I can lay on my belly and it will be much less uncomfortable. As my overly spotted fur was drying off, I slowly rolled over on my other side to lay on my belly. My butt lightly wiggled as I laid down. I happily sighed, resting my hands under my chin, and closed my eyes.

'One more swim and I'll call it a day' I thought

Sometimes in my private moments, I do enjoy touching it, but I don't 'touch myself' as the term would imply. The 'thing' between my legs is a little ticklish spot on me. I would use my fingernails to go from the base to the tip. In fact, I still call my 'thing' a 'pee-pee'. Well, it just goes to show I'm not like other men. I am happy with my personal quirks.

After an hour of laying on my belly, I turned over again on my back. I giggled as I slowly reached for my 'thing' with my own fingernails slowly gliding down my skin. I grinned, and giggled to myself as I lightly tickle-stroked my 'thing' from base to tip slowly and gently. I sat up on my towel, and wiped and flicked away a bit of crustiness from my eyes.

One last swim, and one last dive off the cliff. I got up from my towel, and walked down to the water. Still, there was no one here. How odd. I must have come at the right time. Still, I slowly enter the water and go underwater with a little 'trickle' instead of a splash. I swam underwater to the middle of the lake, my hands at my sides and kicking my feet

'Next time, I'll explore the lake more'

I surfaced in the middle of the lake. It's not too big, and not too small. Too big to be a pond, but barely fitting the size of what some would call a lake. I floated on my back, and looked up at the sun. What a day this has been. I'll try to be home before dark so Kyle doesn't worry. Kyle maybe a bit of party animal, but Kyle cares about me as a good friend

I thought this would be a good place to have a day to myself. I'm sure Kyle could use one too. I rolled over, and went underwater to swim back to shore for one last dive off the cliff to call it a day. I surfaced when the lake water was up to my shoulders, and walked out of the water. One can liken wet seal fur to polished grey granite, except more wiggly.

With the afternoon nearing it's end, I went up to the edge of the cliff and dived into the lake. With a last swim around in the lake, I surfaced and dried myself off with the beach towel. I crouched down, and looked through my stuff to make sure everything was still there. Everything is where it's supposed to be. I picked up, and pulled back up my shorts

"Maybe I'll watch a movie when I get home"

Growing up in my adopted family, 'The Matrix' was my favorite movie. I never did get the chance to watch the last two movies. 'Trinity' was my favorite character in the movie. I love the scene where she runs as fast as she can, and dive into a window to escape the 'agent'. I did karate classes when I was a pup, and earned my black belt. She was an idol

So I maybe little, but I am anything but helpless. I pulled down my t-shirt, and rolled up my towel before making my leave. I got into the Nissan, and headed home after triple-checking my stuff. I have left things behind before on vacation. Too many times I get a call from a hotel that I left my phone charger behind. I'm not going to repeat the mistake

The drive back was uneventful. I got back to my apartment, and placed my hiking boots in the closet near the door. Kyle was taking a snooze in his room. I can hear the snoring through the slightly opened door. I noticed that he cleaned the place today as we alternate who cleans the apartment every two weeks. It's my turn at the beginning of a month.

"Good job," I said as I quietly walked by the door

'Looks like I got next month on Sunday' I thought

I took off my socks, and balled them up for the wash. I walked to my room to pull out some red, white and blue plaid pajama pants, and my 'Pride Week' t-shirt from two years ago. I undressed myself in the bathroom, tossing my outside-out clothes in the hamper. After turning on the water and waiting for it to warm up, I stepped in for a warm shower.

A cool thing about being a seal is I only have to use body wash and soap. I don't have head fur for shampoo and conditioner. My favorite body wash comes in a tangerine-ginger scent. I soaped and rinsed every part of me so I am nice and clean while humming 'A Lover's Concerto' by The Toys to myself. A little bit of song always makes a showering fun.

I do brush my teeth in the shower in the morning, and keep my whiskers nice and short. I stepped out after turning off the water, and vent fan while I dried off. Now in my 'Pride Week' t-shirt and plaid pajama pants, I went to the kitchen to find a snack. I found a 6oz. bag of Twizzlers Nibs from the local movie theatre. My favorite snack, and fat-free too.

"Alright, let's see what's on?" I asked myself

I channel-surfed a bit, and kept the volume down so Kyle can sleep. I found the 1960 version of 'The Time Machine' and decided on that being the evening movie. The Morlocks in this movie gave me nightmares as a pup. After about an hour and seeing that one Morlock fall into the pit of fire, Kyle woke up and blew his nose as he often does after a nap.

He walked out in his grey workout shorts to find me on my belly on the couch watching the movie, "Hey Nico," Kyle said in his friendly tone, though he was tired in his voice. I giggled as he tickled the bottom of my feet with a finger. Kyle is my friend, and after yesterday it's clear Kyle comes with benefits. He picked up the remote to see the TV guide.

"Hey, Turner Classic Movies is having a Sci-Fi marathon, 'When Dinosaurs Ruled The Earth' is on after this, that sounds like fun," said Kyle sitting beside me on the couch, and turning it back to the program. Kyle grinned as he tickle-scratched the top of my head. I offered him some of the Twizzlers Nibs with his paw on my butt. These days are the best