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 "C'mon Michael, How about this place?  We can grab a few drinks."
   I stood looking at the sign for Bart's Tavern, still thinking - why am I
here?  Then I realize, who am I kidding...  I jumped at the chance, I
needed a break.  I really needed to get away, it's like I'm bored with
everything lately, the wife, the kids, the job, just everything.  I know
deep down I have a great life, I just feel like I'm missing something.
   "Hey, earth to Michael - are you listening?" "Yeah, sure, I'm sorry.  I
was just thinking...what's up?" "Man, leave it at home!  We're here to have
fun!" "I thought we were here to help Seth move?  "Yeah, sure but that's
done and this is our last night, so c'mon man - get with the program."
"Yeah, you're right, I was just thinking about..." "Good evening Gentleman,
welcome to Bart's...what can I get ya?" "Well, I'll start out with a
Corona, how about you Erik?" "Beer?  Bring us both Tequila!  This man needs
to unwind!"
   I couldn't help but laugh, he was right in a way, Erik was always the
one who understood when I needed to let loose.  It was our last night here,
might as well .  This place was unreal, I had never seen so much carved
wood in one place.  Not to mention this area, what a place.  Seth was lucky
moving down here, I envied him.
   "So, what brings you gentlemen to Cabo San Lucas anyway?  Don't believe
I have seen you fella's in here before?" "Well, we're here to help my
buddy's son move in with his girlfriend and we thought we could sneak a
couple rounds of golf and a couple cold ones in there somewhere.  "
   Erik had already slid one barstool over to engage the redhead to his
right in conversation.  He was never at a loss for words.  He hadn't
changed much since college.  I, on the other hand, wasn't much of a talker.
   "Well, you just have to find some time go down to the ocean.  She is
pure magic, just being near her will change your attitude, turn you into a
different person overnight." "Sounds like just what I need, I'll do that,
you have my word."
   Before I knew it, we were giving our orders for last call and neither of
us were feeling any pain.  I had lost count of the shots Erik had ordered
and now he was explaining to me how fantasies weren't all about exotic
locales and gorgeous women.
   "Really Freud...I'm fascinated with your knowledge..." "It's true man,
it's all about what you need, what is lacking from your life."
   Erik was half talking to me and half talking to the redhead.  I don't
remember the name she gave when Erik introduced her, that was okay though.
I knew Erik pretty well and I didn't think he would remember it tomorrow
either.  However, he had her complete attention.  She was listening to
every word he said and that was what he 'needed' and exactly what he was
'lacking' in his life.
   "Well, I really need to get some air guys.  I'm going to take a walk
down on the beach.  I'll catch you later."
   I leaned over to Erik and told him not to worry about me.  I'd spend the
night on the beach, and to have fun, the place was all his.  He smiled and
looked away, as I headed for the door.
   Luckily, it was a short walk back to the beach house we had rented for
the weekend.  I was in no mood to walk all night.  I already had sand in my
shoes from the short walk from Bart's.  I kicked my shoes up on the deck
and grabbed one of the blankets from the chair.  I figured I'd need
something to camp out on the beach with.  It was really peaceful.  This
wouldn't be so bad, quiet, relaxing, no responsibilities, no cell phone
ringing, nobody to answer to.  This was exactly what I needed.  Just as I
was spreading out the blanket, a chocolate lab puppy wandered up.
   "Hey buddy, where'd you come from?"
   I looked down the beach, seeing a fire burning about a hundred yards
away.  It looked like someone might be lying behind it.  I returned my
attention to the pup when I heard...
   "Cooper, what are you doing?  Leave that man alone, come back here!"
   She called him again but the dog was completely ignoring her.  I decided
to save her the embarrassment of coming to get him and wander down there
with Cooper trailing behind.  As I got closer, I could see she was fairly
young, late 20's, early 30's.  I've never been good at guessing ages.
   "Hi, I'm Hailey, Sorry about that.  I appreciate you bringing him back.
Sometimes he listens, sometimes he doesn't.  Usually he doesn't.  Guess he
needs doggie obedience class or something.  " She smiled and her whole face
lit up.  She had the most amazing smile.
   "Nice to meet you, my name's Michael...  it was no problem, no problem
at all." "So, were you just coming out to relax a little?" "Well, to be
honest, my buddy is, well, I'm giving him a little time with his
girlfriend. I thought I would camp out here on the beach, relax a little."
"Well, that's really nice but it can get a little chilly late at night, you
might want to stay down here.  I could leave the fire going for you.  It's
not like you'd freeze, it would just be more comfortable for you." "Wow,
that would be terrific, that's really nice of you."
   She just stood there in front of the fire.  You could see the outline of
her body through the thin white cotton skirt and t-shirt she had on.  She
was smiling again, I wasn't quite sure how to handle the feeling that smile
was giving me.  It made me wonder what she was thinking.  It also made me
wonder if her skin was as soft as it looked.
   "Michael, are you there?" "Oh, I'm sorry, I'm a little spacey tonight, a
few too many at Bart's I'm afraid." "Well, that could explain it.  I was
just asking if this was your first time to Cabo?  I've never seen you out
here before." "Yes, this place is amazing.  I can't imagine living here. 
It is so beautiful and relaxing, you must be so happy." "Well, it takes
more than beautiful weather to make a person happy, but yes, I guess you
could say I'm happy." "I understand, you're right, it does take more than
that, a lot more than that."
   She took a step toward me.  I felt a breeze blow past and I shivered as
a chill fell through me.  I could smell a soft scent of coconut drift past
and wondered if it was her.
   "A lot of people come here to get away.  They think that a weekend on
the beach will change their lives.  Is that why you're here?"
   "Actually, I came down to help a friend's son move but honestly, I don't
think I would mind if that was what happened." "You look like you could use
a little relaxation, you seem a little jumpy."
   She moved closer to me again.
   "So you wouldn't mind if something happened, you know to change your
life...?  Sounds like you're lacking something to me.  Something must be
missing for you to want that..." "Lacking huh?  Seems like I've been
hearing that word a lot tonight, I just need to relax, probably stress or
something, I'll get over it, at least that's what my wife always says."
"Well, maybe you're right.  Maybe you just need to relax...  Here, close
your eyes."
   She moved past me and the coconut scent was back...
   "What..." "It's ok...  just trust me ...close your eyes"
   I close them, although I wonder if I really should.  I can feel her
behind me now.  Her hands are at my waist, lifting my shirt over my head. I
wanted to ask her what she was going to do, but I didn't.  She must have
felt my hesitation.
   She whispers again, "Just trust me..." and takes my hand.
   She led me over to the blanket she had left by the fire.  A moment
later, I was lying on my stomach.  She was sitting right below my back
massaging my muscles in my shoulders.  At first, I was nervous, what was I
doing?  I didn't even know this woman.  Then I relaxed, I couldn't help
myself, it felt so incredible.  I melted into the sand, as I felt her hands
move over my body.  I could have sworn I heard music but didn't know where
it was coming from, maybe I imagined it.  It felt so wonderful.  Her hands
were moving down my back, then on my thighs massaging every muscle.  Her
fingers moved back up and pushed up the edge of my shorts and then moved
slowly in between my legs.  I felt a rush of excitement.  The feeling of
her hands rubbing over me was exciting me too much.  I knew I shouldn't be
there, I shouldn't be doing this but I didn't want her to stop.  A part of
me wanted her to see just how excited she was making me.  At that moment, I
felt raindrops.  She didn't stop.  She just rubbed the cool, wet drops into
my skin.
   A moment later she whispered, "You know, there's something sexy about
the rain," Her breath was warm on my neck, "I think it feels like kisses on
my skin." I felt her kiss my neck and then felt her quickly move, so I
turned over.  She was standing there, the rain making her shirt cling to
her body.  She looked as though she thought she had made a mistake. 
Without thinking, I stood up and went to her.
   When I reached her side, I smiled and whispered, "It's ok, trust me..."
Reaching over, I gently pulled her damp t-shirt over her head and touched
her beautifully tanned skin.  As I kissed her lips, my hands slid down her
body and I slipped her skirt over her hips.  My breath caught in my throat
as I looked at her.  She stood there in the moonlight in white lace panties
and nothing else.  I wanted to let my mouth explore her, licking the
raindrops off her breasts.  I wondered what her skin would taste like. 
When she had kissed my neck, I was overcome with the desire to be inside
her.
   What was it about this woman that made me want her so badly?  What was
it that made me feel so comfortable?  I wanted to feel her hands on me, to
let her feel how excited I was.  I started to kneel down kissing her
stomach but she stopped me.  She gently touched my shoulders and she
whispered,
   "Relax, I want you to enjoy yourself.  This is supposed to be all about
you, about what you want, you know...  what you need." *You don't
understand, this is what I need..."
   I slowly slid my hands down her hips removing the one article of
clothing she had left.  I took her in my arms and brought her back down to
the blanket.  We faced each other exploring each other's bodies, tasting
each other's skin.  She started kissing my chest, and I leaned back as she
slowly moved her way down, leaving soft, gentle wet kisses behind.  I could
feel her breasts rubbing along my stomach.  I realized I had never been
this excited and yet so relaxed at the same time.  The mix of her wet skin
and the warmth of her breath on me, driving me crazy.  I ran my hands along
her back, finding myself trying to pull her closer and closer to me.  She
continued to move down until she reached the edge of my shorts.  Before I
could think twice, she was slowly pulling the waistband of my shorts down,
sliding them off me.  Thoughts rushed through my head but I lifted myself
up, allowing her to pull them off.
   She looked up, straight into my eyes, and gave me the most mischievous
smile...
   She took it in her mouth and began circling the tip with her tongue. 
She followed the length of it with her wet lips.  She was lying between my
legs with her hands cupped underneath me and I could feel her lifting my
hips in rhythm with each thrust of her mouth.  She was clearly enjoying
herself.  Most women do this for the man's pleasure.  Somehow she looked
like she was enjoying it as much as I was.  I was amazed.  It felt so good.
I really didn't know if I could hold back.  As if she had known, she broke
away and began kissing my inner thighs.  She slowly began licking
underneath me being gentle with each one.  The feeling was like nothing I
had ever felt before.  I wanted her right then, at that moment.  I reached
down and pulled her up over me, our skin still slippery from the rain.  I
sat her up on top of me and I slid myself slowly inside her.  It fit so
tightly, like it was made just for me.  I had my hands on her waist,
feeling her warmth around me.  She arched her back and looked up at the
sky, letting the rain fall over her face and body.  She rubbed the
raindrops in her skin, as she brought her hands down over her breasts.  It
was like she knew exactly what I wanted, like she was reading my mind. 
Every move she made, I was thinking everything she did was perfect when she
looked down at me and smiled.  It was as if she knew what I had been
thinking just seconds before.  We stayed in that moment as long as we
could, as though it would last forever.  As I watched her, I was wondering
how much longer I could last.  Then her body quivered and I could feel the
excitement rush out of her.  I pulled her close, so close I could feel her
heartbeat.  There was no need for me to hold back any longer.
   When I awoke, I was wrapped in her blanket.  The rain had stopped and
she was gone.
   I looked at the row of beach houses and realized I didn't even know
where she lived.  I laid there for what seemed like forever wondering if
she might return.  Although, I didn't know what I'd say to her if she did.
Finally, I walked back to the house.  Erik was up, his friend had
apparently left.  He was on the phone checking to see if our flight back
home was running on schedule.
   "Thanks for last night man, probably wasn't much fun sleeping on the
beach, huh?" "Ah, don't worry about it.  Somehow, I think it was just what
I needed." "Don't bullshit me man, you don't look like you got any sleep at
all, maybe you can catch a nap on the plane.'
   We packed our bags, grabbed some lunch and made our flight with no
problems.  It started to rain as we were boarding the plane.  I stopped,
looked straight up and felt the raindrops hit my face.  I closed my eyes
for a second and I felt her lips on my skin.  The feeling so strong, it was
like she was right there with me.  I smiled and got on the plane.  It
rained the whole flight.  I took that feeling home with me.  Whenever it
rains, it makes me long for where I really want to be.  In my mind, I go
back to that beach.  I can feel her kisses on my skin, and hear her whisper
to me...there's something sexy about the rain.
   
  
Rain