When the tent is a rockin.... (Pine)

[bix]

Together
Alone

"They... aren't.. black...."

"No, Liberty-san, they are tan."

"Why?"

Liberty. Looked down. Tan. They were tan. Cordoroy. Pants.

"You need something light in color, the sun will be out today and I know you must stay covered."

"Why not black?"

"They would absorb heat."

"Blue?"

"Again, absorb heat." Suichi smiled at her. That infuriatingly. Kind smile of his. Her eyes narrowed. "Your shirt is blue."

That was true. The tight. Thin fabric. Would allow her. To be covered. And yet. Not have. To worry. About getting too. Hot. She sighed. As he handed her. The last bit. A pair of gloves. Made of fabric. Like a swordswoman. might wear. Tight. They would comform. To the fingers. And stretch. When they moved. Allowing a good deal. Of flexibility.

"Thank you."

"Any time, Liberty san."

She HATED that. The whole. Japanese. San thing. At the end. Of her name. It really. Bothered her. But she never. Mentioned it. For she would never. Hurt Suichi. The man. Who was. In the process. Of adopting her. She hugged. Her 'father'. And moved to. The living room. Pine would be here. Soon. He said. He wanted. To meet here. Suichi had taken. Off down the hall. After making sure. That everything. She needed was there. The tent. Was packed. In it's bag. Beside it. Was her camping bag. With clothing in it. And as well. A bit of. The food they. Would need. Matches. And a few. Other things. That Suichi promised. They might need. Including toilet paper. STill though. Liberty was. Extremely. Excited about today. It would prove. To be a great time. She knew it. Though she was nervous. For him seeing her. Completely nude. And she knew. What was. To happen. In the tent. She did not mind. She was just. Nervous a bit. With first time. Jitters.

Liberty. Softly put. Her gloves. On her hands. Securing them in place. Before she picked up. Her hat. When Suichi. Had brought it to her. She had sworn. She would not wear it. But he assured her. It was better. Than the umbrella. For a trip. Like today. She sighed tossing it. On her bag. She wouldn't. Put it on. Until she had to. She sighed. As she sat down. And waited. Her eyes watched. Out the front windows. Suichi. Had special coverings place. So that she could. Be by the windows. But protected. From the sun. With the shading. However. Still see out. Liberty finally. REsorted. To reading a book. She had gotten ready. Too early. Finally. Surprising. The young girl. The door. Was knocked on. She got up quickly. And ran to the door. Excitedly. It had an overhang. So she did not. Have to fear the. Sunlight for now.

The door opened.

"Pine!"

She flung herself. Into his arms. Happily. Her body. Still growing curvier. By the week. Fell into. HIs arms. As she snuggled. Herself into his neck. Happy to see him. Again. Her hair was down. But later. In the shade. She would. Take it up again. Just so. She could be cooler. She was almost. Dressed normally. Except. For the gloves. And the fact. That she had a hat. Waiting for her. In the house.

[Pine]

Pine had finished his final check of all his gear and shouldered his pack. Well to say it was his pack was inaccurate, it actually belonged to the person that ran the home. After Pine asked her to check over his list of things for the trip she gave him a bunch of the extra stuff he would need. For example the bag that was now on his back. He was carrying a utility knife, a survival knife, water purification tablets, bungee chords, tent pegs, a first aid kit, a three liter camel back hydration system, enough food to feed a small army, and the list continues for a little. Pine made his way to down the stairs and to the door where the cab was waiting when he was stopped by Jen.

"Forgetting something?" She said with a small smirk on her face. Pine's eyes narrowed as he looked at the girl who was now impeding him. "Like?" Pine asked, his voice agitated. "These." Jen pulled from behind her back a box of condoms. The boy took a deep breath and held out his hand. Jen simply dropped the box into his hand and stepped aside. "Take care and be careful out there little brother." She said and watched Pine walk out the door. He stopped and looked over his shoulder, pushing the bangs off his face so she could see eyes he spoke. "Don't worry about me sis...I've got it all under control."

It didn't take long for Pine to reach Liberty's new place. The couple had walked to the location a couple of times from school. Though Pine had yet to go inside and meet Suichi or see Connor. The time would come, it just had not arrived yet. Pushing the door bell Pine could hear what sounded like running coming from inside. That was funny, he did not remember there being a dog. Suddenly the door flung open and Liberty came flying out and almost tackled Pine.

"Pine!"

Was all he could hear as his body was forced back a good two to three feet by the impact. His arms wrapped around the girl and he gave her a good squeeze in return before giving her a quick kiss. He might have stood there longer for a more meaningful kiss but the meter in the cab was going and they weren't exactly cheap.

"Ready to go hun? We have a little bit of a trip to get to the camp site." He said cheerfully. After she responded he would move in and grab the tent. Once at the car he would place the tent and Liberty's bag in the trunk before opening the door for her to get in the car.

[bix]

Beginning
Of Fun

He caught her. She could not help. But be excited. Running to him. Having not. Seen him. In a couple days. But passing each other. For a quick hug. At school. Every so often. Only if. Their paths crossed. Which sometimes. Liberty made sure. That they would. By walking down. The wrong hallway. Just that she knew. Pine would be done. Thus. They could have. A few seconds. to hug. A quick peck. Before they. moved on. Past each other. And to their classes. That were. Seperate. Because of. Their schedules. And different. Grades. Still though. She enjoyed. Being around her Pine. And thus. The thought. Of going camping. With him. That the day. Had finally come. Elated the. Young blue. Haired girl. So much.

Pine hugged her. His arms. Around her small. Body. And then. He pulled back. Giving her. A quick peck. Making her smile. Even more. She turned. And walked. Back in. The house with him. And picked up. Her duffel bag. When she did. She put on. The hat. The sun was out. Which meant. She would need the hat. From the sun light. She placed the hat. Upon her dark hair. and she smiled at him. Knowing. Full well. that he was. going to laugh at her. She would. Laugh at herself. If it was not. So necessary. That she had to. Wear the thing. She wished. That she didn't. Need to. But she had. And thus. She had become. To accept. That she was. Having to wear it. To protect her. So that they. Did not. Have to worry. About burns. During. Their trip.

When they. Moved to the street. The sun shone. Down upon the pair. But liberty. Was covered completely. With her gloves. Her hat. And her clothing. Though she still. Wished that her pants. Were black. Instead of tan. It was nothing. That she could help. Still though. After their bags. Were placed. In the cab. Liberty moved. Scooting over. She leaned into Pine. Taking the hat off. For now. AS she was protected. And she put. Her head. On his shoulder. Happy. Once more. To be. With her Pine. He was. Afterall. Everything. To her. In the world.

"I am excited. And ready to start our trip. I've been looking forward to it all week."

[Pine]

Pine walked out of the house. He was slightly disappointed that Suichi was not there to greet him. Then again today was probably not the day to be conducting a formal introduction. Cabs ran on meters and those meters kept charging regardless if the car was moving or not. Pine did wonder if Suichi was as interested in meeting him as Pine was meeting Suichi. There was a desire to meet the man that raised Connor and had now taken in Liberty. A thank you seemed in order for the old man for doing what Pine could not himself.

Turning around to see how far behind Liberty was Pine saw the large farmers hat on her head. The typical large brimmed straw hat, all that was missing were the overalls and the piece of grass in her mouth. Pine bit his lower lip in attempt to keep from laughing. He could only hold in the laughter until she handed him the duffle bag to put in the trunk.

"I'm sorry...Just considering what we plan on doing this weekend...The hat is ironically comical. Though it looks kinda cute on you." Pine said as he opened the door to the cab.

He figured it would be far safer to hold off on the plowing fields jokes. He would be sure to borrow the hat to add effect to the jokes as well. Still they sat in the car and she took of the hat and leaned her head on his shoulder. Pine gave the driver the location of the campsite and they started on their journey. Pine took the hat off Liberty's head and put it on his own head of a little just for fun.

The drive took about an hour. The trip itself was kind of expensive but Pine didn't mind. After all, he had made 500 dollars off modelling not too long before. He would be set for the next little bit. Pine shouldered his back pack, the tent and even grabbed Liberty's bag.

"I'll carry all the stuff and you get to pick the camping site."

[bix]

Laughter
&& Good Intentions

The hat. It seemed. Looked foolish. But she figured. That it had. To be better. Than the umbrella. They were going. Camping. And she could not. Burn. The sun was out. So until. They were fully. In the shade. She was gong. To have to make sure. That she was covered. And protected. Looking up at Pine. She couldn't help. But be embarassed. When he began. To laugh at her. She had always. Wanted to. Be pretty. Even sexy. For Pine. She did not. Really like. The fact that. He might find. Her looking funny. Especially. Right now. Because she was. Really trying. To keep his interest. Liberty blushed. And her lip. Was bitten. Into the flesh there. Marking it. Just slightly. At the moment. AS she stood there. While he took. Her bag from her. She was not. Really sure. How to deal. With the man. She really cared for. Laughing at her. When all she wanted. Was for him. To think she was. Pretty.

He appologized. Bix nodded. But said nothing. AS she grabbed. Her small. Handheld bag. That she had. A few things in. And moved. To the cab. Getting inside. She sat beside him. And waited. Til the cab. Began to drive. Getting the direction. Of the park. Where they would. Be camping out. This weekend. She looked over at him. Still a bit quiet. Afterall. She felt. A bit. Self conscious. Taking her hat off. In the cab. As the cab took off. She looked over. When Pine. Took it. From her gloved hands. And she looked up. As he put it. On his head. She looked over. At him. And a smile. Broke out. Across her face. Before a giggle. Broke from her lips. And then a small laughter. She stole. The hat back. Giving him a kiss. A better one. Than the one. They had shared. In the drive way.

They began. Their journey. During which. Her gloves. Came off. And she sat. So that her legs. Were across. His lap. Bent. So no weight. Was on his body. But he could. Enjoy them. Non the less. And they could. Touch. They talked a bit. Laughed. Kissed. Made out. And looked at. The scenery at times. mentioning. Different things. To her. The hour. Passed. Pretty quickly. AS the cab. Pulled up. Pine paid. As she got. Her gloves. And hat back on. Getting out. The sunlight. Was bright. She pulled out. A pair of blue. mirror tinted. Sunglasses. And covered her eyes. She probably. Looked like. She was nuts. But she could not. Help it. This was the way. She lived her life. For now. Though she had. Brought a surprise. But only if. He let them. Leave the tint once. Or twice. Not if. They stayed in. The whole time.

Pine. Grabbed. All the stuff. Except her small. Shoulder bag. That she had. In the cab. With her. he said. He would carry. Everything. And she. Could pick out. Their camping spot. Liberty nodded. With a smile on. Her face. She kissed his cheek. With a smile. Happy. Elated really. To be with him. Alone. Just them. And him being. Her boyfriend. Her eyes began. To look around. As they entered. The woods. She could only grin. And look. For a good place. For them to camp. One with plenty. Of cover. So that she could. Come out. Without having. To completely. Cover up. All the time.

It was a while. That they walked. But finally. About twenty minutes. Had passed. When she stopped. And pointed to a place. That had. Large treets. Hanging over. A nice gap. That would keep. Thier camp tent. Cool as well as. She figured. That it would basically. Be in shade. Mostly. And there was a river. Not too. Far away. If shade. Cast over it. And they left. The tent. They could. Go play. In the water. For a bit. She looked over at him.

"That place. It's the best."

[Pine]

It seemed his attempt to break the awkward silence by taking Liberty's hat had worked. She took the hat back and kissed him before swinging herself in the seat so her legs were not resting across his lap. Not exactly what Pine had in mind, but she was making an effort. His left hand began to run up and down the outside of her thigh gently stroking it. It was a little weird to see Liberty in anything but black or denim. Pine was torn between it being a welcome change or just strange. He prefered the contrast her skin gave to the dark clothing. At the same time he understood why she was wearing such light clothing. Then again it didn't really matter. it wasn't like her clothes were going to be on for all that much longer today.

When they got out of the cab and Pine had payed the man he told Liberty to find the spot. After about 10minutes he regretted that decision. His arms and body began to ache from carrying all the extra weight. He wondered how soldiers did this with thier giant battle loads. It was another 10 minutes before they found a spot that was suitible to Liberty's needs. Pine made it over to the large trees, dropped the gear, and sat down.

"Wow...That was a serious hike...Kinda fun." Pine said and leaned back against the tree. He was a little tired from the whole ordeal, though he would not fully admit it.

It was a couple of minutes before he got up and set up the tent for the two of them. It didn't take long for him to do so. The ground was soft enough that the pegs went in with little restistance. Once the tent was up and the gear was stored inside Pine took off his shirt and used it as a pillow as he lay under one of the trees. The temptation to lay out in the sun was there but it would be pointless if she could not join him. The sund did come through the treesin some places and created little dots of light all around.

"So now that everything is set up what would you like to do now?" Pine asked as he continued to stare through the trees.

[bix]

Finally
Alone

Finding a place. Had not. Of course. Been all. That easy. There were many. Criteria. To meet. And. If the tent. Was to be used. For what she assumed. It would. Be used for. She figured. That it was best. For them not. To be in the hub. Of all the activity. From family's camping. And so forth. Instead. They would be best. Suited. To be on the outskirts. She hoped. They planned. To leave the tent. Every so often. Because she did. Have a surprise. For them. For the evening hours. Before. Or after. Dinner. But that was. For later. She wanted. To give him a gift. Of sorts. Though she knew. that she was. Giving him. A very important gift. Today. Regardless.

The tent went up. And Liberty. Did her best to help. She did not. Want him. To be. Doing everything. On his own. As he hammered. She was holding. The fabric. And as he pulled it taught. She was securing. The pegs. She did. Whatever she could. To help him. They tossed their bags. Inside. And w hile Pine. Crashed on the ground. To rest. Liberty. Unclasped the sleeping bag. He had brought. And placed it on the floor. Of the tent. Organizing everything. Putting the bags. To the side. And making sure. Everything. Was set up. For them. She came back out. Zipping the tent up. To protect it. From bugs and things. Pine looked at her. Wondering. Just what. She wanted. To do now.

A smile. Crossed her face. Watching him. Lay there. In the dappled. Sunlight. She thought. He looked. Even more beautiful. And with his shirt off. Too. She came over. And lowered herself. Down silently. Carefully. Watching. Where the shade. And the sunlight. Would land. She found herself. The perfect spot. And lay there. Her head. On the hollow. Of his shoulder. And arm. Letting his large arm. Come around. Her small body. Her hand. And arm. Softly lay. On his chest. Protected. Against the sunlight. Her face. Was luckily. In the shade. Her eyes. Closed. As she cuddled. Softly. With her boyfriend. She had fallen. Quite deeply. For her Pine. Though she knew. That it was much. Too soon. To say anything. About how much. She did. But she wanted. To be with him. As much. As she possibly could.

"Really, I just want to spend time with you. Doing whatever, so long as it's with you, I'm happy just being here."

She smiled. Snuggling softly. Her velvet flesh. Against his own skin. Her thumb. Stroking softly. Over the center. Of his chest. She could. fall asleep. Just like this. and she knew. That she would. Tonight. Fall asleep. In his arms. She could not. Wait for that moment. Even now. She enjoyed. Laying beside him. In the sun. And the shade. She was protected. Everywhere. But her hands. And her face. But they. Were in the shade. Which was good. For her.

"What would you like to do Pine? It's your vacation too."