He was already there!  He was seated at a rather public table at a booth, but the place was empty so I hoped for ways to indulge in touching him.  (the first booth on the right side of this photo, with the bar on the other side of low wall)  

He rose to hug me and held me for 5 seconds longer than most people would… mmmm.  He is so cuddly!  He smiled his sweet smile and watched as I settled in to sit opposite him.  He seemed rather nervous.  I reached out for his hand and held it.  The waiter appeared to take our order.  I knew time would be short, so I asked about the soup of the day – chilled white gazpacho – and ordered that along with an iced tea.  He asked for a burger and a beer, then asked if I wanted to share some fried dill pickles.  Sure!

We had a wonderful conversation, sharing about our families, our work, our summer trips.  It was a conversation any strangers could have had.  I kept trying to get a little more intimate, but he kept things on the safe side.

I began to wonder if he was having second thoughts.  But then he’d tell me another charming story and I smiled and relaxed and enjoyed his company.  One of the big lessons I’ve learned in my adventures is to not let worries about the future ruin the present!  I can noodle about those issues later!

Too soon it was time to head out.  I ran to the bathroom and back, needing to heed nature’s call but not wanting to be away from him.  While I was gone, he paid the bill, so he stood up ready to go when he saw me.  I thanked him, told him he wouldn’t always have to pay.  He insisted he likes doing it, feels old-fashioned and right to him.

He walked me out to my car.  I was worried that he was nervous enough not to do much, but he pressed me against the far side and kissed me fiercely, groping my breast with his hand.  I put my hands on his face, played with his beard.  He put his forehead on mine and whispered, “I shouldn’t do that out here but you… mmm… I have to… just for a little while.”  I smiled at him and nodded.  He pressed his hips against me, nestled between my legs so I could tell exactly how excited he was, and kissed me again, slipping his hand under my top to caress my breast through my bra!  I want to be alone with him!!

Too soon, he broke away.  “I have to go back to work.  It’s not what I want to do now but…” he sighed.

“I know… we’ll figure out more soon,” I assured him.  He grinned and winked at me!  He hopped into his car a few spaces away and I watched him drive away.  I sat in my car for a few minutes with my eyes closed, savoring the memory of his lips, his hands, his body on mine… mmm mmm mmm.  Then I snapped back to reality and went off to runs errands with head filled with thoughts of Thad!