Chapter 28- Arizona

The drive to the cabin, usually felt like it took forever, but not today. Today it felt like we were there in no time. Maybe it's because Callie was sitting next to me, or maybe it's because instead of listening to the radio, and intermediate small talk, the conversation was always flowing. Lucia is amazing, she told stories about Callie growing up, some good, some not so good. I learned she used to chew on her hair, and was a chunky kid. Of course dad had to throw in some stories of me growing up, a lot of them had Alex in them too. There was some talk about my mom, and Carlos of course, but once the mood started to change, so did the topic. We stopped north of the twin cities for lunch, and so the dogs could go potty. Pen however wanted nothing to do with going potty and wanted the cheeseburger I had. She finally went, after I gave her a small bite. We don't usually give the dogs human food, but sometimes I'd sneak them a little treat. Alex and I are now unloading the trailer, the kayaks went down by the water and the 4wheelers in the small lean-to that would protect them if it rained. I dropped the kayak I was carrying and stared out over the water, it was calm today, perfect day to go out, but after the drive I didn't think anyone wanted too. Alex had gone into the cabin, leaving me alone with my thoughts. I hadn't brought anyone here, Joann, didn't like the country living, so in the year we were together I didn't make this trip. I didn't do a lot of things I used to, or that I do now, when I was with her. When I did she'd punish me, by making me either sleep on the couch or. I shake my head I didn't want to think about that, or her. She was a long ago problem, I was happy now, with the woman of my dreams. I smile thinking about Callie, she really was everything I ever dreamed of. I still can't believe our chance meeting. If I wouldn't have stopped to roll up the window, I wouldn't have saw her, and she'd be. "dammit" I mutter to myself, why do my thoughts always have to go dark. "problems" I hear that sweet voice ask from behind me. I turn around and my heart leaps out of my chest. She had changed, into a red one piece bathing suit. "no" I shake my head, as my mouth starts to water and I feel my body start to tingle in all the right places.

"Alex suggested we take the kayaks out before dinner" she said "so I changed"

"hmm" I hum, then look down at the kayaks "you ever been on one before?"

"yes and no" she laughs "my cousins had one, and we went out on the lake out past Faribault, but some how I ended up tipping it over and" she laughs

"one time Alex and I took em out on the river, I ended up getting stuck on some rocks, when I got free, the current pushed me into a tree, and I tipped over, luckily it was the one time I had on my life jacket, I don't usually wear it, the current was so strong it took me down river" I pause "I managed to hold onto the kayak, but lost my favorite hat, and a shoe, along with my paddle"

"oh no" she laughs

"so we decided to try again, with one paddle and a tow rope we had with, only to get sucked into a tree, and I tipped again, this time the kayak was on top of me, luckily he had ahold of the rope and was able to pull it off me"

"I'm glad he did, that must have been scary as hell"

"at the time it was, but now we laugh about it" I shrug "I was pissed I lost my favorite hat, and a pair of sunglasses, and it wasn't fun walking about a mile with only one shoe, but we made it"

"and you're not scared to go out?"

"hell no" I smile, "that was dumb luck, but I have new found respect for rushing water"

"I bet" she smiles, oh that smile, I turn to look out over the water, bend down and grabbing a lifejacket and tossing it to her. "come on, there's somewhere I want to show you" I see her put on the life jacket and I do the same. After that day I always wear it now. "grab hold of the handles" I say as I grab the front of them and we walk closer to the water, I help her into hers, handing her the paddle and pushing her out into the water, I quickly climb into mine, and do the kayak scoot into the water, "you know how to steer?"

"yeah, I was going pretty good before I tipped over" she laughs, I smile and nod "alright, follow me" I start to head in the direction I wanted to take her. It's not long before I'm banking myself on a little island. "wow" I hear Callie say in awe. I can't help but smile, I knew she'd love it. I climb out, and reach out to help her out, pulling her into me. I place a soft kiss on her lips, as she intertwines our fingers. I love when she does this, off in the distance we can hear a loon call. "I've never been this far north" I nod. I didn't really need to say anything.

"come" I say, and pull her off the sand, and into the little wooded area, someone had put a small cabin. It was only one room, with no electricity or anything, but it was perfect if you happened to find yourself out in a sudden rainstorm. Which has happened to Alex and I before, we were out fishing, and the clouds rolled in without warning, I'm sure there was warning but we never looked at the weather. I watch as Callie looks around, you couldn't see much, it was dark, suddenly remembering I had my lighter, I light it and find a candle. "romantic" she mutters causing me to laugh "hardly" suddenly I remember we've never been on a date, not a proper one anyway, I've taken her to places along our property, and around it, but nothing like a romantic dinner and movie. I feel her next to me, she wraps her arms around me, and kisses me, that kiss that lets me know just how much she loves me. "I love you Arizona"

"I love you too Calliope"

"make love to me" her voice was low, and I kiss her, guiding her back to the small cot that was in the corner. It doesn't take long before her beautiful body is naked in front of me. My heart starts to race as I watch her laying there, ready for me to do whatever I wanted to her. This was still new to me. Joann, never let me touch her unless it was on her terms. "Arizona" she says bringing me back to the present. "I love you, and I'm not going to hurt you" I could feel the truth to her words, as I reach down pulling my shirt over my head, and undid my bra. She reached forward, unbuttoning my shorts, letting them hit the floor, the air in the small cabin was cool and I could feel my nipples hardening. That was until I felt her mouth on me, "oh god" I moan.

"sit on my face" she says. The cot wasn't sturdy enough for that "um" I pull back and reach for the blanket, laying it out on the floor "lay down" she doesn't say anything just does what she's told. I straddle her face, backwards, when I lean forward, my mouth was at the perfect angle, as I stick out my tongue and play with her clit "yes" she moans.

"together" I say and blow on her clit "god yes" she moans again, nothing more was said, you could hardly hear the panting coming from us both. I reach my hand up, and find her opening, playing a little before inserting two fingers, her body bucks, but I stay on. "yes" she moans "god Arizona, I love you" I smile, and continue my assault with my tongue. I feel her body stiffen and know she's close. Scissoring my fingers, I find the spot, and we both fall over the edge together. I wasn't close but the sound of her coming undone, had me there in no time. I withdraw my fingers and move so I'm laying next to her, as always after sex, she rolls over and lays her head on my chest. We're quiet as our heart rate comes back to normal, and I run my fingers through her hair. "marry me" I say, shocking myself as the words came out.

"what?" she sits up looking at me.

"I love you Calliope, marry me"

"you can't just blurt that out after sex"

"why not?" I shrug

"because" she shakes her head and stands, going over to her shorts, I watch as she reaches into her pocket and pulls out a little black box. Turning around she gets down on her knees "I was going to ask you" she held out the box "Arizona Robbins, will you do the honor of spending the rest of our lives as my wife" I was shocked she had planned this, I had noticed her and Alex having quiet side conversations lately, but I didn't think anything of it. The lack of answer had her, confused "you just asked me and now you won't answer me" she says shutting the box.

"wait" I say reaching out for her. "I was just in shock you had this planned" she turns back to look at me, the candle was burning low, we could hardly make out the other "I love you Calliope" I reach out for the box "of course I'll marry you" I pull her into me and we share a kiss, she takes the ring out and slides it onto my finger. We kiss again as her hands roam my body, we begin to make love, slow and passionately.

So are we still liking this story? The story Arizona tells about kayaking, actually happened to me a few weeks ago. lol