~~The Sun, the Moon, the Stars....and Julie~~ Chapter 1 The west Texas horizon rose to meet the setting sun, as his Ford pickup rolled westward on a seemingly never-ending ribbon of concrete. This had been a long, long day. It had started that morning when it was still dark in Houston, and had seen San Antonio and countless other west Texas towns pass by, as Mike drove toward Colorado and the friends he was meeting there for a early fall ski trip. He had told himself that he would not even stop in that area of west Texas, that area where she lived. I'm passing through only because it is on my way to Colorado, he thought to himself again, for the hundredth time this day. Then he chuckled out loud, who was he fooling? It really wasn't exactly on his way, but he knew he wanted to see her, and if passing through her town was the closest he could get to her, then that would have to do. Julie. Her name had a quality of mystery and intrigue to it that had gripped him when he first talked to her over the internet almost a year ago. Since then, he had come to know her, and she him, as they talked for hours at a time. He had even come to know her husband, Paul, as well. The relationship between the three of them had developed into a deep friendship, with an undertone of something much more. The fact that her husband knew about their cyber-relationship, and even joined in their sexual games at times, still intrigued Mike. It was truly a unique friendship that they had. Over the months Mike and Julie had grown close, about as close as cyber-friendship could be, he guessed. They knew each others likes and dislikes, hurts, joys, and dreams. He knew her favorite fantasies, she knew his deepest pleasures. Her name had come to mean so many things, and to hold so many memories for him. It was like a song or a fragrance, that when you hear it or smell it, you remember exactly where you were and what you were doing when you first experienced it. Her name did that to him. Even now, as he whispered her name under his breath, memories and thoughts and experiences came flooding back. He smiled and thought, I really do miss her. Mike had left his home South Africa two weeks ago, coming to Texas to visit friends and buy supplies to ship back to Africa. The trip had been fun so far, but he had no internet hookup here in the states and he missed it. Most of all, he missed talking to Julie. This is wierd, he thought, when I'm in South Africa I feel closer to her than I do now that I'm the same state. The sun had slipped behind a far range of hills by this time, and dusk had begun to creep over the fields and ranches that passed by his window. It would be dark soon, and soon he would cross the state line into New Mexico. I think I'll stop in Clovis for the night, he thought to himself, with a smile. Go ahead, admit it, he told himself silently, you've been planning this all day. Clovis was a small city close to where she lived. Without her phone number or address, without even her last name, he knew this was useless. Yet still, he thought, who knows what might happen.... Chapter 2 The little Motel beside the highway was a typical roadside bunkhouse for tired travellers, with a lumpy bed, itchy sheets, a wavy TV screen, and the lingering smell of tobacco smoke on the air. Mike hated Motels. He hated the cheap, used, staleness of them. He hated the bored, disinterested desk clerks. He hated the loud drunks who would inevitably wander down the hall at two in the morning. He would much rather have been staying at the Sheraton or Hilton, but such is life on the road, he sighed. He decided he could put up with it for one night, knowing that he was close to her. As Mike waited for the pizza delivery guy to arrive, he noticed the phone book on the night-stand. Before he had time to really think about it, he had the book open and was looking through the names in the white pages. Without her last name, this was imposible of course. But still he looked, quickly scanning the pages, looking under the headings for small surrounding communities in this area of Texas and New Mexico. He amused himself for a moment by trying to imagine what her last name might be. What could it be? Something common like Smith or Jones? Or maybe it was a little more exotic or foreign, like Schumacher, Lazaro, or Paget. Then suddenly, he saw it. The listing was for a 'Paul and Julie' in a nearby community. He knew it was had to be her. It had to be. The pizza guy banged on the door, making Mike jump. As he paid the teenager and collected his supreme pizza (extra chesse, no anchovies), he battled with whether or not to call that number. He occupied himself with eating and watching a wavy sports channel for a few minutes, his thoughts far away. Suddenly said to himself, "Just do it, damn it." Turning off the TV, Mike sat beside the phone and began to dial the number. Some 80 year old rancher will answer, and I'll hang up and that will be that, he thought. "Hello." It was her. Mike had not heard her voice in months, since she sent a sound file to his computer. But it was her. His heart skipped a half dozen beats as seconds went by. "Hello...?" She spoke again, a little irritation showing this time. "Uh, hello" he replied, finding his voice at long last, "This is Mike, I'm trying to reach Julie." The silence was deafening for a moment, then, "Mike??.....is that you??" "Yes Julie, it's me." "How....how did you get my number?" "I looked it up...look, I'm sorry" Suddenly he was embarrassed for intruding like this. "I just wanted to say hi....I'll hang up now." So much for that, he thought. "No! Don't hang up, please. You just surprised me, that's all." "Well, I just saw a 'Paul and Julie' listed, and thought I'd give it a shot." "Where are you?" "In Clovis." "God!...what are you doing here?!" Mike laughed, "I have no earthly idea." Chapter 3 Mike proceeded to tell Julie about his Colorado trip, trying to make it sound plausible that he would pass this way from Houston. "But don't you know that you are hours out of your way?" He thought he could hear a smile in her voice. "Yes", he chuckled, "I guess I am, but I just couldn't resist." "I'm glad you couldn't. I've missed you." "Meet me for dinner". The words blurted out before he could stop himself. "I'd love to, but I need to check with Paul." "Of course. Bring him along." "I'll see. Let me call you back." Mike hung up the phone, and immediately wondered if it would ever ring, if she would really call back. He decided that under no circumstances would he call her again---if she didn't call back he would know it was off. He concentrated on watching the wavy sports channel again. The phone sounded like a fire alarm going off, making him jump in shock. Mike snatched up the receiver, to hear a male voice on the line. "Hi, this is Paul." "Oh, hi....I guess Julie told you about my insanity." "Yes", Paul laughed, "We're on our way, we want to see you, let's meet at a place I know." They made arrangements to meet in about thirty minutes at a place just down the road from the Motel. "Are you sure you're cool with this?" Mike needed to know. "Yes, it's cool, we're looking forward to meeting you." They hung up, and Mike took a moment to jump in the shower and then slip into some fresh jeans and a shirt before leaving the Motel. The place Paul had recommended was a bar. It had a restaurant and a small dance floor by an antique-looking juke box. The place was nearly empty. Mike slipped in, and got a table near the back, where he could watch the door. In less than one minute, the door opened to admit a couple. It was Paul and Julie. She stepped through the door first, looking around quickly, trying to spot him. She looked slim and beautiful, in faded jeans, boots and a blue shirt. Her blonde hair flashed in the light, as she looked from side to side. Paul stepped in right behind her, his hand on her arm as they looked around. They are a nice looking couple, Mike thought. They fit together. Mike waved to catch their eye. They smiled and made their way across to his table, as he stood to meet them. Mike shook hands with Paul, then turned to Julie, offering her his hand also. She ignored it, and instead gave him a hug, laughing at his slight embarrassment. Her body felt good against his, and he held her close and laughed with her. The three of them sat down together, and began to make small talk, breaking the ice gradually. It was not like meeting someone for the first time, it felt good and free, their conversation flowed easily, and they laughed alot. As they chatted about nothing in particular, Mike watched Julie. She was so vibrant, so beautiful. I want her in my arms again, he thought to himself. Their feet brushed each other under the table from time to time. As her fingers brushed his arm to make a point, her touch was electric on his skin. After awhile as they nibbled from a basket of tortilla chips, Paul, asking if anyone wanted some music,got up and walked over to the ancient juke box on the edge of the dance floor. Mike and Julie watched as he dropped in some coins and punched some numbers. The music started, playing a slow song Mike had never heard before. But that did not matter, because Julie was asking him if he wanted to dance. He decided not to try to explain that he didnt really dance anything but reggae and slow, instead just nodding and taking her hand, he led her onto the small dance floor. Her body fit so well against his, her arms holding him close as he held her with one hand on her waist and the other at the small of her back. They danced slowly and talked, feeling their bodies brush and rub and melt together, as they took advantage of the slow music to hold each other close. Out of the corner of his eye, Mike saw Paul watching them with a smile on his face. He felt self-conscious with her husband watching as he touched her and held her. She read his mind and told him to relax, that Paul really was ok with all this. Her breath was warm against his shoulder, and her hair smelled fresh and clean. He felt a tiny bra strap under his left hand through the shirt, and her slim waist swayed under his right, rubbing and melting into him. He felt his arousal growing, and jokingly told her quietly that he hoped he didn't embarrass her with any tent-making. She threw her head back and laughed, pressing her hips against his hardnss, then she leaned forward to whisper in his ear that she liked big tents. He felt her hands slide down his back, to pause at his waist and then move lower to cup his butt in her hands as she smiled up at him mischeviously. She was enjoying this. Mike figured, what the hell, and let his hands wander downward also, cupping her tight little bottom in his hands for a moment, squezzing her cheeks gently and drawing her to him tightly. He heard her breath catch for a moment, and then heard her purr softly against his ear, "Yessssss." The music ended much too soon and the two dancers moved back to the table, holding hands. Mike hoped his arousal wasn't as obvious as it felt, his cock was straining against his pants, wanting to be free. Paul was waiting for them, a smile on his face, and asked if they enjoyed themselves. Julie looked at Mike and said, with a wink, that she thought it was a good beginning. "Do you like the Motel?", Julie asked suddenly, as they sat down. Mike replied honestly, "No, it's a dump." "That settles it then, you're coming home with us." "Are you both sure about this?" he asked. "Yes, the kids are away for the night. And besides, I want to show you my place." "Ok, but you know how I hate lumpy couches" he said with a laugh. "No problem, I already have a place in mind,---my bed" she said winking broadly. Hmmm, Mike thought to himself, this could be a long night. Chapter 4 It only took a minute for him to clear out of the Motel room and throw his battered overnight bag in the truck. As he got in his truck to follow them out to their place, Julie climbed in beside him and explained that she would ride with him to make sure he didn't get lost. The night was crisp and cool, with a sky full of stars, as they rode out to her house. Mike and Julie talked quietly, feeling at ease with each other, with no need to impress or prove anything. After awhile, Julie slid across the truck seat to sit close beside him, and rest her head on his shoulder. Mike's arm slipped easily around her, and sat in silence for a bit, just enjoying the feel of being in each other's arms. Julie's hand slipped between the buttons on his shirt and her fingers traced sensous circles on his skin, her fingertips brushing across his stomach and chest. "I want to kiss you", Mike said softly. "Do you think you can do that as you drive?" she asked with a slight giggle. "Let's give it a try." Their kiss was long and slow, as they tasted each others mouths for the first time. To Mike, her mouth tasted like picante sauce with a touch of peppermint. He savoured the feel of her tongue against his, the touch of her lips full and wet against his mouth. Finding it difficult to drive, Mike pulled into a side street for a moment, and as the headlights of Paul's vechicle disappeared the bend, they took a moment to kiss and hold each other. His hand took hers and gently led it to his hardness, letting her feel the effect she had on him. Her hand in turn captured his and introduced it to her firm breast, encouraging him to cup it, to feel her nipple hard against his palm. Mike reluctantly broke the embrace after a long moment and pulled the truck back onto the highway. The few remaining minutes of the drive were a delicious torment as she kissed and touched him, giggling a little at his difficulty in driving. As she kissed his chest, he told her how much he wanted her, how that he wanted to pleasure her all night long, how he wanted to take her as Paul watched. Her only response was to moan as she kissed him harder, and to add a sharp nibble with her teeth on his skin. Julie pointed out the driveway to their house, and he pulled in. The house and barn were neat and attractive, sitting back from the road just a little. She led him inside, to where Paul was already waiting in the spacious living room, and then slipped out of the room, remarking that she needed to get into something comfortable. Paul and Mike talked for a bit about the farm and house. Mike was geniunely impressed by it all. Paul asked Mike if he wanted a drink and Mike replied that yes, a Dr. Pepper would be great. As Paul stepped into the kitchen, Julie came back into the room. She had changed into a dark blue silk night-shirt. It buttoned in the front, and came down to her mid-thigh. She moved slowly across the room and came over to Mike and sat beside him. They began to kiss and touch each other, feeling the passion rising between them. His hand found its way to her bare thigh, and felt her legs part slightly under his touch. The soft skin on the inside of her thigh felt so silky smooth under his fingertips. Julie moaned softly against his mouth as his hand moved slowly, ever so slowly, upward. Her legs were spread wider now, and her arms were wrapped tightly around him as she kissed him deeply. The moistness against his fingertips surprised him, and then he realized that Aloha was not wearing any panties. The smooth shaven lips of her labia were moist and warm to the touch. As he stroked her there, he could feel her inner lips, swollen and wet against his palm. Mike cupped her mound gently with his full hand, and then, breaking their kiss to look into her eyes, slipped his middle finger ever so slowly between her inner lips, stroking up and down several times before slipping into the tight, warm wetness that waited there. As the tip of his finger penetrated her, Julie's eyes widened and she drew her breath in sharply in a tiny gasp. Mike could feel her pussy throbbing and pulsing, tight around his fingertip, his thumb moving in circles around her clitoris. Gently he took her, loving her wetness, her desire, wanting to feel her climax on his fingertips, wanting to pleasure her in every way. The cough from the direction of the kitchen startled them both and caused them to look that way. Paul was leaning against the kitchen door jamb, smiling. He had a full view of what was happening, and Mike knew that he could clearly see his hand on Julie's pussy. Her response was to smile at Paul and ask him if he liked what he saw. Paul just nodded in reply. As Julie invited Paul over to join them, telling him she wanted Paul to kiss her as Mike took her with his fingers, Mike thought to himself, this is going to be a very interesting night.