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Ship Island

Ship Island

Erik
Is this your first time to the island? It’s Mississippi’s paradise. The water is crystal clear. Just look at all the happy people on the beach.

Sonja
Do you make conversation with all the girls in string bikinis? Or is it my eyes that attract you? I’m probably not your type. I’m a shy girl. You on the other hand are bold. But really I’m quite a boring person. There are plenty other beauties to court. Hey look at that one in the thong. She’s a hottie. I’m just a plain Jane.

Erik
Hey I’ll try honesty. Your tanned body did catch my eye. But let’s entertain this thought. Maybe men and women start off with superficial attraction. This doesn’t diminish the future friendship. It just opens a door to deeper affection. And yes your eyes do fascinate me. There is something there which I can’t quite label. However, it entices me to know the real you.

Sonja
Well at least you’re being honest. Frankly I find your form handsome too. But I’m not interested in hooking up. So if that’s what you’re looking for get lost. But I’d entertain some conversation.

Erik
My name’s Erik. I love chatting. I don’t have a hidden agenda. Why don’t we walk down the beach away from the crowd? I can’t focus with all the noise.

Sonja
Is that so you can lead me to a secluded spot and have your way with me?

Erik
I’m really sincere in my intentions. If I wanted that would I come to an island with only a ferry for escape? Let’s just go down the beach a little. We don’t have to go out of sight of the people.

Sonja
My name’s Sonja. I must be crazy but OK. You seem like a decent gentleman.

Erik
Look at those bitterns. I love the shore birds. Here is a good spot don’t you think?

Sonja
It is beautiful out here; like a desert island.

Erik
It brings to mind the world of Walter Anderson and Horn Island.

Sonja
What is that all about?

Erik
Walter Anderson was a crazy artist who lived in Ocean Springs. He did painting and sculpture. He used to row a little boat to Horn Island and stay there for weeks. He was a hermit mostly whose work and life intrigue me.

Sonja
I can see why he loved the islands. I can almost understand his motives. However, I could never abandon civilization for that long and alone.

Erik
The lure of the wild can be irresistible. You know our walk reminds me of Plato’s dialogue “Phaedrus.” Phaedrus leads Socrates away from the city into the countryside. There Socrates teaches Phaedrus of the madness of love.

Sonja
Wow you’re a walking history lesson. Are you trying to impress me? Me thinks so.

Erik
Well am I winning any points?

Sonja
Hell yes. I come to the island to soak some sun and end up going back to college.

Erik
Tell me your thoughts on love. I’ll step down from the lectern for now.

Sonja
Me thinks your intentions are not Platonic at all. So you led me out here like Phaedrus did Socrates? I believe you think you’re Phaedrus and I’m Socrates; wrong gender but same principle. You read too much. Well Mr. Phaedrus I can’t teach you a thing about love. I’m the all time loser in the game of love. My score is dismal.

Erik
But the game isn’t over till you’re dead. Look at it like a football game. Once my team won by 33-30. They made a miraculous 75 yard pass just as time expired.

Sonja
Do I look like a football player to you? Believe me the game is over for me. No upset victories in my future.

Erik
Oh you are wrong. I’m a good judge of potential. You have it in spades. You’re throwing in the towel when the game has just begun.

Sonja
I’m a lifelong spinster. But I’d love a roll in the hay with you. It is so refreshing to talk to a man who treats a woman as possessing a mind. I’m you’re boy toy.

Erik
Sometimes I underestimate the power of a teacher to arouse the flames of sexual desire. But let’s start slow.

Sonja
Oh please don’t tease me. You have me all hot and turned on and then you say hey wait. Don’t do this to me. You know you want it too.

Erik
Sonja, let’s start with soothing that sunburn. You look red. If I may be so bold may I rub some sun tan lotion on you?

Sonja
Oh in the interest of protecting my skin heh?

Erik
Of course. Here I’ll start with your shoulders. You don’t mind do you?

Sonja
I guess not. Oh you’re good with your hands. Squeeze my shoulders some. My muscles feel all knotted.

Erik
I can feel it. You must lead a stressful life. Let me work the tension out. Would you like me to do your lower back?

Sonja
Oh yea. Now that really feels good. Yes down there is great. You’re good at this.

Erik
Oh hey I’m actually a licensed massage therapist.

Sonja
Let me lay down. I need a full body massage. My buns ache too. Would you give this girl the royal treatment? Ohhh now you’re stroking me nice and sweet. You sure know how to pamper a woman. I could get addicted to this. Ooh la la. Right there baby. Hot damn!

Erik
Some say I have the gift of touch. I love my job.

Sonja
Erik I want to ask you for a favor. It isn’t a big one. Would you kiss me? If we’ve gone this far well why the heck not?

Erik
I’d be honored my friend. Can I call you friend?

Sonja
Oh with a touch like yours I don’t see why not. Now, I’ll sit up lover boy.

Erik
Sonja your lips are softer than the rain. Your tongue tastes delectable. Words cannot do justice to your kiss.

Sonja
Erik you were fantastic. Let’s go back before I get carried away. I wouldn’t want to get busted for public nudity out here.

Erik
That would be awkward.

Sonja
What if we hid behind the dunes? A girl can dream.

Erik
Sonja you said you were shy. You don’t seem like a wallflower to me.

Sonja
Alright I fibbed. I was testing you. I like men who persist with creativity. Those dumb as an ox guys don’t turn me on. Hey baby can I buy you a drink sends my libido into tail spin.

Erik
So did I make the grade?

She reaches in her bikini top.

Sonja
Here’s my phone number. Does that answer your question?    
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