On a Starry Night long ago   Reply to topic

Howdy folks:
Ole jahoo here, sitting on a cold snowy day and thinking. Was telling someone a story from my youth and well, decided it has been a while since I wrote one for forums so here it is.

This took place as Chiefs said once, in another lifetime. Guess, oh my, close to 45 years ago. Growing up, one of those rites of passage was going to Church camp. I had an older brother that had gone and the stories………. It was set out in the woods, rustic cabins, more like cabanas. Sides went up halfway, the rest were screens. Had wooden rain flaps on hinges at the top and were propped opened by pieces of wood. Wooden bunks with old, cheap, mildewy mattresses. Yes, one of those places’ boys liked to go and rough it.

So it finally came, that first year, I was in heaven. Days running around, hiking through the woods. Cutting up, having carefree fun without the ever-watchful eyes of parents. And pranks. Oh my, raiding other cabins, standing guard on ours. Middle of the night running over and knocking out the supports on those wooden flaps and hearing the crash as they banged down on the cabin sides. Throwing rocks on the roofs. Ahhhhhhh, the fun. Life couldn’t be better for a boy.

Was looking forward to the next year, but something changed in that year. Um, got to that age when, well, started to notice girls. Not only that but that they sort of were nice, all soft and well, you know. Also, some Churches combined and made changes.

So, it was getting close to summer and thoughts of camp came to mind, oh boy, this is going to be fun. Started plotting things to do, pranks. Then it happened. Oh my, the mini outrage not only for the Church, but in my mind. Someone decided that they were going to combine the camps. Where before was one week for girls, the other, boys. They were going to have a co-ed camp. The horror……..but……wait……hummmmmmmm.

So here we were, new camp and new rules. No boys were allowed on the other side of the ravine where the girls were. Well that sucked, those were the best cabins. And a whole host of others, but still, this could be fun, there was this one girl that caught my eye. She had, um, well, those soft things on her chest. And one of those cute shag haircuts.

So the first night we were in the cabin, discussing the new rules and the damper they had on the fun, no being outside the cabin at night. We decided what the heck, the girls had to pay for these new rules and what better way to initiate them than a little raid. Rocks on the roofs, knocking out those supports.

We crept out and made our way through the ravine by the light of the moon. A regular midnight patrol. We made it to the other side unscathed, well, Eric fell into the creek, but he already needed a bath anyway. Then the raid began. It was ……..breathtaking, pandemonium. Girls screaming, running around, coming out in their nightclothes. All good fun, then yelling from the counselors. We knew a good time to exit and off we went, laughing all the way.

Next morning……..oh no. All the boys were read the riot act, NO MORE. Whew, at least they didn’t find out who it was that did it. But from here on out, any boy caught over there was going home that day. Shutters at the shame if my folks were ever called, and the whipping I’d get when I got home.

But it was fun, that next day, all the camp was a buzz. Liked having that little secret between my bunkmates. We’d look at each other and smile when stories were told about what happened that night.

Later that afternoon, had a chance to finally meet the girl, the one that caught my eye. We talked a little and boy, she had this smile and freckles on her nose. Heart was melting when she giggled. I even felt a little bad, she was one of those in the cabin we raided. But she must have liked me, she agreed to sit with me at the nightly campfire. Oh boy.

So, there we were, sitting by the fire, singing all those campfire songs, even some of those Peter Paul and Mary ones. And well, she even sat so close we were touching. I took a chance and grabbed her hand and soon, we were a couple. Lol.

Then as the fire died down it was apparent the night would end, and I didn’t want it to. So, I leaned over and went for broke, would you like to meet me in the ravine after everyone went to bed? Shock, amazed, she said YES. Oh wow. I hastily explained where and how to get there, that spot I knew no one else knew about.

The fire was out, and we all made our way back to our cabins and got ready for bed. For some reason my mind just wasn’t there. No laughing, joking for me, just thoughts of her. As the cabin finally settled and got quiet, inside of me was this loud noise, my heart was beating so hard though it would keep everyone awake.

Finally, it happened, realized everyone was quiet and asleep. I took off into the night. I didn’t even take a flashlight, I knew this trail by heart. I made it to the spot and waited……..waited………waited………. where was she? Did she fall asleep? Get lost? Oh no! She’s lost! I’d better go and rescue her. For the first time in my life, I risked getting into deep trouble all for a girl. I took off to the other side of the ravine. I walked up and down the upper side looking for her. Then decided to head to her cabin. Just about the time I got there, saw her coming out and looking around. I rushed over to her and ……..took her by the hand.

We walked back over to the ravine and down to that little secluded spot and sat down on the stump. Oh my, here I was, finally alone, out in the woods, with a girl. Now what? Lol. So I put may arm around her and ……..she didn’t pull away, good start.

It seemed the heavens were on my side this night. The stars were out in their fullest, the moon, shining. While it was hot and muggy, that didn’t seem to matter. Here I was. The breeze was giving the leaves a soft rustle and the creek, was providing music. All was perfect….and yet. Had the feeling inside, there had to be more, but what……….so in my near teen mind searched, felt like there had to be more, more I’m to do, but what. Body was feeling it, feeling something coming to a boil but WHAT?

Then it happened, it became clear. I stood up, looked down into her eyes, reached out my hand, pulled her up, held her close and kissed her. Mummmmmm, maybe this was it, what I’m supposed to do because it felt so good. Looked down and yep, must be good, her eyes are closed. Oh, it was magical. I held her closer……closer…….kisses becoming more passionate. Wanted to squeeze the stuffing out of her, must have too, she was breathing hard. Oh the feeling, this is grea…………………………………………………….OMG, OMG, NO, NOT NOW!!!!!!!!!!!!

Yep folks, that little thing of reality woke up and raised its head. OMG, she’ll think I’m some kind of freak……..I still wasn’t sure what it was all about at that time, let alone a girl. Oh my, the sheer panic I felt. The indecision. Pull away, pull away. There we were, locked in a kiss, and me trying to get my hips away from her. Well, that just sort of killed the mood I guess, she looked at me and said it has been great and turned and walked away.


Sure was painful walking back though the ravine that night. But guess it was a pain I’ve gotten use to over the years

Laughing now, but then………….it took a couple more years to finally figure it all out, but till then, whenever I kissed or hugged a girl, it was at a safe distance, hips back or while sitting by her side.

Was a good story wasn't it Jill, mj doesn't like a long story, his attention span is very short.. lol

/me looking for pictures in the story😬

I quit looking and just jumped to your profile D

😬

speaking of short
hey Motts :)
hug

There is nothing short about motley

Ummm...my hair is still kind of short...

Star...
If I am getting hit below the belt...I would prefer to choose who is playing down there!

P.S. I have a full head of hair

Im fairly short .. it is a challenge in life 🤪