A Hiking We Will Go

A Hiking We Will Go

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The girls already prepared and distributed the snacks and lunch, mostly sandwiches and leftovers. Zack was surprised that there were still some leftovers from his barbeque on the first night. Everyone was taking their own water bottle and the boys were carrying a few extra bottles. Zack double-checked his backpack making sure he had everything they needed just in case there was an emergency. There never was but they had taught him to be careful, just in case. And for the second time, it was all there, rope, flashlight, matches, a small ax, multitool knife, fishing line, some MREs, a pair of waterproof suits, a survival guide, compass, flares, and a few other things just in case. Finally, Zack sheathed the 'Sgain Dubh' that Roy, Chloe's father, had given him a few years ago as a gift. Chloe was already wearing hers and he wondered if Gavin had even brought his.

"Finally!" Meagan mumbled as she ate another pretzel when she saw Zack come out.

"Weren't you going to eat that on the trip?" Zack asked her.

"That one is still in my backpack," Meagan said stuffing another pretzel in her mouth and holding up the bag with pretzels, "this bag stays here."

"Too much salt is going to ruin you heart and kidneys," Taylor said as she adjusted her own backpack.

"But she likes salty" Hannah purred from around the corner and ducked away when Meagan threw a pretzel at her but not before she saw the scowl Taylor sent her way.

"Don't pay attention to her. Ignore her today." Peter whispered into Taylor's ear and saw her nod. He hoped that if he could keep them apart they might miss each other and make peace.

"Alright, Everyone ready to go?" Zack asked and they all agreed, some were more eager than others but they were all willing to see what made this place so special that it warranted an hour's hike.

"Don't forget the bikinis!" Hannah chimed in mischievously, "We're going to need them! Got to get that tan before... sum-mer'll... comes." ended licking her lips. Some of the teens giggled and others shook their heads.

"I don't get it?" Victoria whispered to Ashley.

"It's a play on words," Ashley explained, "You know, 'Summer Will Come' with 'Some'll Cum', get."

"OH!" Vicky said blushing a bit at missing the point before remembering how good it felt to have an orgasm. And then she remembered how and why and bitterly, who.

The teens soon started walking along the road that wound its way around Silver Lake. Zack and Chloe led the way holding hands with Gavin, Meagan, and Madison right next to them. Chloe had insisted Madison come with them and she had agreed, mainly to stay away from Brandon. He might have promised to give her some space but Madison preferred to play it safe for now. Peter and Taylor followed right behind them with the rest of the teens at the end.

With the exception of Gavin, all the boys were wearing shorts of one type or another, mostly cargo shorts. The girls wore a variety of t-shirts, tank tops, or halter tops like in the case of Heather. They all wore shorts. As usual, Hannah's shorts left almost half her ass showing from under the pair of tight Daisy Duke shorts she wore. Heather's and Ashley's were just a bit more discreet, but just as snug, hugging every inch of their curves but still showing off their round butts. Vicky has gone with a pair of yoga pants, thinking of not showing off any skin but forgetting just how the skin-tight fabric revealed each and every curve and cleft in detail.

The weather was looking very promising, the sun was shining warmly and it looked like it would be a very hot day. Perfect for where they were going. However, off to the tall hills grey clouds seem to gather and darken. It was fairly common to to see clouds forming around such a large body of water like Silver Lake, there was a micro-climate around Silver Lake. Most of the time these clouds would simply form up before they harmlessly dissipated. Sometimes, like now, you could even hear thunder but still, the teens were not worried since it had already rained yesterday.

The teens walked about half an hour along the road that wound its way around a Silver Lake till they arrived at a trail that climbed up into the forested hills. It took the teens about another 30 minutes of walking and sometimes climbing till they reached a creaky hanging bridge that crossed a narrow cannon. It wasn't very deep, just a few feet before it ended in a swift-moving river at the bottom. It was just one of many small rivers and streams that fed into Silver Lake.

"We came this way because it is shorter" Zack explained, "If we had continued down the road, crossed the river and then climbed up it would have been about an hour, hour and a half longer than this route."

"Is the bridge safe?" Trent asked.

"Sure! The Rangers replaced the ropes with steel cables anchored into the rock." Zack assured them as he pointed out where the steel anchors were. "They said the only way to take down this bridge is with a flash flood or a rock slide."

"Is there another way across the river?" Brandon asked.

"I guess," Zack shrugged. "Jennifer and the other Rangers said that further upriver it was much wider and calmer, but she also said that is was a long way off," Zack added.

Zack took Chloe's hand and they crossed the bridge first followed by the rest of the teens. It took them only 15 more minutes till they rounded a berm and came up to the unexpected sight of their destination.

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Chloe: But I am getting a little ahead of myself. Zack and I were so caught up with each other that we forgot about everyone else and we ended up strung out along the march. When we noticed we had to stop and wait for everyone to catch up. It wasn't much but it was enough for a few things to happen along the way.

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Ashley looked up at Brandon and tentatively asked "Something wrong Bran?"

"Nothing really," Brandon answered after a pause. He was hesitant to tell Ashley about his fight with Madison. It kept playing over and over in his mind like a broken record. "Just thinking about yesterday."

"Oh," Ashley said nervously, She was suddenly afraid that Brandon was upset about the threesome with Trent and what it might mean for their relationship. She hoped it didn't mean he was having second thoughts about it. They walked together for a bit before Ashley weakly said, "I didn't mean for that to happen."

"What?" Brandon said confused. He started to wonder if Ashley had anything to do with his fight with Madison.

"I'm sorry about Trent." Ashley's words started to gush out like a torrent, "My feet were really sore, and it felt nice and, and you got me so turned on kissing me and touching my tits and, and, and, I didn't realize what was happening till, till, we where, you know, doing it" Ashley whispered and she waved her hands around, "And I was so horny and, and, and you didn't stop it so I thought you wanted me to do that, and, and, and... I'm sorry Bran." Ashley ended, wringing her hands, her face looked so contrite and sad that it made Brandon feel sorry about giving Ashley the wrong signal.

"Oh, Oh no," Brandon said trying to find the right words, "I was thinking about Madison."

"Maddie? So you're not mad about Trent?" Ashley asked hopefully.

Bandon scratched the back of his neck and sheepishly said, "Well I thought you wanted that. You know, after Heather told me to return the favor and all."

"No! No!" Ashley quickly tried to reassure her boyfriend, "It just got out of hand! Honestly! It's the truth!"

"Okay," Brandon said, still a little confused. The truth was he did like the way Trent had praised Ashley. He had even sounded a bit envious of Brandon, which had made him feel like he really did have the best girlfriend in the world.

"What happened with Madison?" Ashley asked trying to steer the conversation away.

Brandon took a deep breath before answering. He didn't want anyone to know exactly what Madison had said, and what she had claimed to have done. "Maddie was mad at me. She said I... She said I chased away all the nice guys, especially Zack. And that I ruined everything for her."

"Oh," Ashley said with some surprise. But she also felt some relief that Brandon's sour mood wasn't due to their threesome.

"Can you... help Maddie get a date?" Brandon hesitantly asked "If I say anything she might take it the wrong way but If you or one of the girls... you know..."

"SURE!" Ashley quickly answered, Her cheerful enthusiasm came flowing back in a sudden rush of relief "I can think of a lot of nice guys for Madison, There's Scott and Max. OH! And you said Trent wanted to ask her out! That would be great for Maddie!"

Ashely went off on a list of different possibilities for Madison, pointing out the pros and cons of each candidate for Madison. Brandon just nodded along, barely listening to a potential list of suitors for his sister. He just hoped he wouldn't have to deal with each and every one of them. After catching up with the rest of their friends for a break before they started off again.

"So..." Brandon slowly said after a moment, "Did you like it? With Trent?"

"I...It was kinda wild! and... hot," Ashley stumbled over her words for a moment, "and fun, but you're still the best!"

"Yeah it was," Brandon said recalling the moment.

"You liked it with Heather," Ashley shyly said as she tested the waters. It was more of a statement than a question and she smiled inside when she saw Brandon sheepishly grin as he remembered how Ashley and Heather had both sucked his cock. "Does that mean what I think it means? You'd like a repeat someday?" Ashley giggled as Brandon smiled and wrapped his arm around Ashley's slim waist.

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Madison slowly drifted back from where she was next to Zack and Chloe. They had tried to include her but it was obvious that they were just too lost in each other. The way they talked and looked at each other, the way they constantly reached out to touch each other made her feel her chest tighten into itself.

She drifted back and found herself walking next to Vicky. The two girls lost in their own thoughts and found comfort in the mutual silence.

"I want to go home," Vicky said suddenly

"Me too," Madison said.

"Why do they keep dragging us along?" Vicky asked after a while

"I guess they don't want to leave us alone," Madison shrugged, "Guess they want to cheer us up."

"I guess." Vicky agreed and she started to feel a little grateful for her friends and how they had tried to help her instead of saying 'told you so.'

****

Heather and Ashley whispered together as they planned what to do next. Ashley had just told her what had been bothering Brandon. Still, his dour expression worried Ashley and she wanted to cheer him up. The fact that he said he wasn't upset over Trent and seemed to be looking forward to another tryst also brought some relief to the two girls and gave Heather some mischievous thoughts.

"I was thinking maybe we could set up Trent and Madison," Ashley said.

"We also need to find someone good for Vicky," Heather whispered as she glanced over at where poor Vicky was walking next to Madison. It was clear that Vicky was still hurt by everything.

"What about Gavin?" Ashley offered. "He's a nice kid. He won't hurt her."

"He won't hurt her 'cause he won't do anything to her!" Heather hissed. "I said we need someone good. Someone who will fuck Vicky so good she'll forget about that asshole. Just wish Logan wasn't still pining after Sharon."

"You think she'll say yes?" Ashley wondered. She always thought that Logan and Sharon would make a nice couple just like Zack and Chloe were right now.

"Don't get your hopes up," Heather said. "And we need to get Vicky's head back in the game soon. Before she falls into another funk like she did when Dustin left."

"I still think Gavin's a good choice," Ashley repeated.

"Nope. He's a safe choice. Peter would be better. I never thought he could be that good. No wonder Hannah's still after him. Besides I've got other plans for Gavin." Heather added and winked at Ashley.

"What plans?" Ashley asked curiously.

"Later, I got to check something out first," Heather said. "But I think I got an idea for Vicky that just might help solve two problems. Maybe a few more."

******

Has the teens walked through the wooded path Trent and Brandon couldn't help noticing Hannah's fabulous ass swaying in front of them. It made Hannah think about letting one of the boys pound her from behind, maybe more than one. Maybe even get some of the girls into it as well. But the look on Taylor's face made her reconsider. She wanted her friends back. 'but what she doesn't know...'

"I swear dude she asking for it," Trent whispered to Brandon.

The boys were practically drooling at the sight Hannah was purposely giving them. Especially when she would bend down to tie her shoelaces and her shorts hike up a bit more.

"I know but... I'm sticking with Ashley, " Brandon said. Although he couldn't help thinking what it would be like to bury his cock into her ass.

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Peter and Taylor walked hand in hand. Every time Hannah made some innuendo or tried to make some small talk Peter would squeeze Taylor's hand and remind her to ignore her comments. Peter would even give Hannah a discreet hand sign to 'cut it out' or to 'keep away'. Finally, Hannah gave up and walked back to join Ashley.

It hurt Peter to see Hannah sulking. And it hurt him to see Taylor so mad at her best friend. He really enjoyed seeing Hannah's cheerful attitude and the laid-back attitude Taylor always had. The way the two were always sparing was so much fun to see that he really missed it.

In a sense that was part of his plan. Separate them and have them see how much they miss each other. He hoped that Hannah would really see how she had almost gone too far. And he hoped that Taylor would see just how much Hannah really cared for her. See that Hannah hadn't tried to take advantage of Zack but that she had really tried to help Zack. Granted, it was the weirdest way to help but it seemed like it might have helped. Which reminded him.

"Zack and Chloe look pretty happy together," Peter said to Taylor as he gestured to the happy couple.

"Yeah, they do," Taylor admitted and they both watched Zack's hand drift down to give Chloe's butt a playful squeeze. They watched Chloe's eyes sparkle with delight and it even seemed as if she rubbed her butt back when she leaned in to kiss again.

"Just wonder when they're gonna forget we're here and start going at it like rabbits," Taylor said as she shook her head in disbelief at the surprising change in her little brother and his best friend.

"Don't let Hannah hear you," Peter said, "She might just give them the idea."

"Don't you think she's done enough encouraging?" Taylor said bitterly.

"Yep! Her part is done." Peter agreed, "Just like we did our part. Se won't interfere with Zack anymore,"

"She better not!" Taylor seemed to seethed.

"I know it sounds weird, but that's Hannah," Peter said, "She thinks sex is the answer to anything. And this time... I think it helped get Zack's confidence back."

"Yeah I know," Taylor reluctantly admitted that Zack had really made a great rebound. much faster than she expected. And she knew Hannah had a part in it. an important part.

"Now we just have to start betting on when our nephew arrives." Peter sighed as he pointed out where Zack and Chloe had paused to kiss again, but now Zack had his hands under Chloe's short skirt while he squeezed her ass.

"Oh shit!" Taylor gasped, "I got to see if she's protected."

Peter pulled Taylor back and said "No. let them be, for now."

****

Meagan nodded to Gavin as he climbed up the rock step. It was time to give it a try. Meagan kept walking and Gavin turned around to help Heather climb up the steps. They started walking and Gavin nervously followed Meagan's instruction to not let go of Heather's hand. They walked hand in hand for a few moments and Gavin wondered if it was really this easy.

"Gavin sweetie," Heather said sweetly after walking like that for a few moments, "Can I have my hand back?"

"Sorry," Gavin started to apologize profusely before Heather shut him up.

"Don't apologize, Don't say you're sorry," Heather almost scolded him before glancing up the trail where she caught Meagan looking back. Heather took a surprised Gavin's hand and started walking. "So, Meagan trying to give you some pointers huh?"

"Yeah," Gavin said sheepishly while he felt butterflies in his stomach. He didn't know where this was going. It wasn't in the plans Meagan had made for him but he decided to go with it.

"Problem with that is," Heather said looking sideways at Gavin, "She's a lesbian. And her moves are going to work on..." She left the words hanging in the air.

"Lesbians" Gavin groaned, "Fuck I'm stupid".

"See the problem? You've got the playbook to pick up a lesbian..." Heather asked as she enjoyed seeing Gavin struggle. It really was cute to see.

"But I'm a guy," Gavin nodded and felt his spirit drop.

Heather gave his hand a squeeze and continued, "Now taking my hand was a good move. But you should have let go when you started getting to the nervous point. Never let go right away, and always let go just before at the nervous point. Makes the girl think about what your intentions are. Which is the point, make her think about you."

"Okay," Gavin said still not sure. "But why are you still holding my hand?"

"So you know the difference," Heather said matter of factly, "and I needed help up the next step. Now go try this with Meagan and then come back and tell me how it went."

"Why Meagan?" Gavin started to ask, "Oh, cause she won't expect it, and since I'm not making a move on her she won't get mad."

"Exactly!" Heather said proudly, "Now do this" and she went on to explain her short plan before letting go of Gavin's hand and calling back at Victoria to tell her to catch up.

Gavin moved up to Meagan on the trail and smiled "I think it worked okay."

"Great!" Meagan said as they reached another bend in the trail "Now remember the next part."

"I will," Gavin said with confidence as he reached back to help Meagan climb over a stout tree trunk. They walked a few steps together holding hands before Gavin gently let go of her hand and turned back to help Victoria, Madison, and then Heather climb around another tree trunk.

Meagan kept walking a few steps before she almost stopped cold in her tracks and looked back, her suspicious eyes tracking the way Gavin helped Heather around the tree and saw the slight grin on Heather's face. 'Did he just??? He didn't??? No! He couldn't have just made a move on me. Did he?' She looked back and saw Gavin and Heather talking but got distracted when Hannah walked over and struck up a conversation with Meagan.

"See? Easy!" Heather said as she let herself and Gavin fall behind and out of sight. "Now tell me what else Meagan told you."

Gavin hesitantly started telling Heather what Meagan had told him. She nodded and encouraged him to continue, giving a few pointers while she mentally took notes herself. Gavin grew more confident and eventually even told Heather of his lame attempt to give Meagan a hand when he caught her masturbating.

"Tsk! Tsk! Tsk!" Heather shook her head. "Next time you see a chance like that just take it. Baby steps but do it. Better to say I'm sorry than to ask permission. Go for it!"

"But you said not to say Sorry!" Gavin said his confusion growing.

"Exactly!" Heather answered, "The same goes for a kiss. Oh but no means no." Heather added and then she thought to herself 'Unless it means yes but that would blow your mind Gavin so... good luck.'

Gavin walked a few more steps with Heather still holding hands when a thought slipped into his mind. "But how do I kiss a girl?" Heather looked up at Gavin with curiosity. "I mean, I have to make a good first impression right."

Heather giggled at Gavin's lame move and looked at him with a playful smirk. She knew it took a lot of courage for Gavin to say that and she didn't want to crush him. "Did Meagan tell you to say that?" she asked.

"Em no?" Gavin said hesitantly.

Heather shook her head in amusement at his innocence and said, "Okay come here," as she led him off the trail. "Alright kiss me," she said closing and puckered her lips.

Gavin leaned in and pressed his lips against hers. They stood there for a moment, their lips simply pressed together. "I'm supposed to do something right?" Gavin mumbled between pursed lips.

"Well duh!" Heather teased him, her lips still puckered against his, "Want to take a guess?"

Gavin hesitantly at first put his hand on her waist. 'Well that's a good first move, let see how he goes,' Heather thought. Gavin then earned Heather's approval by pulling her closer pressing her tits against his chest but still holding her hips instead of trying to paw at her tits or ass.

"How? How do I use my tongue?" Gavin asked.

"You explore with it! And explore the girl's mouth. Now try it!" Heather said curtly as she started to get just a little annoyed with Gavin. He tentatively pressed his lips against Heather's and let his tongue gently push against Heather's. She barely parted her and barely touched his tongue with the tip of her own, teasing him and urging him to go further.

Gavin drew a deep breath and pushed his tongue forward. Heather met his tongue and spared with it, pushing it one way then another. Heather quickly felt Gavin push back with his own tongue, pushing her tongue to the side and actually felt him brush his tongue over her teeth, truly exploring her mouth. She let him kiss her for a few more moments till she decided he had learned enough for a starter.

"Alright. That's pretty good for a first kiss." Heather said as she pulled away. "Let's get back to the others."

"So it was... alright?" Gavin asked.

"Yeah it was okay," Heather said, "You just need to practice some more."

"Annnd-" Gavin started.

"And you can practice when you get a girlfriend," Heather shot back at him good-naturedly. "Oh! Maybe Meagan can help you?"

"But! But!" Gavin stumbled over his words, "But she's a lesbian! She's gonna kill me!"

"PFfftt! No she won't" Heather scoffed at Gavin, "If she hasn't killed you yet she won't do it. Besides, She likes you."

"She likes me?" Gavin asked with a frown

"Yeah, She likes you! Like a friend," Heather said nonchalantly, "Why else would she be helping you? Just ask her for some tips and maybe practice, you know, see how you're doing."

"Yeah! That sounds cool!" Gavin said hopefully.

"But keep that attitude when you asked me for a kiss." Heather wagged a finger at him, "That's the attitude I want to see you with a girl got it!"

"Yes Ma'am!" Gavin saluted and Heather just shook her head. They walked back to the trail and hurried to catch up with the rest of their friends. "So any idea of who I can try with?"

Heather just shook her head, "No idea. Ashley's the matchmaker. Or ask Meagan which one of her straight friends is free."

****

"So? What happened?" Meagan asked.

"A gentleman doesn't tell." Gavin said with some small smugness.

"After all the!!!!" Meagan flustered as she looked at Gavin who chuckled. Meagan raised her fist, "You got some!!!"

"Ok, Ok!" Gavin said raising his hands, "I... she let me kiss her!" Gavin added with a shit eating grin

"You Dog!" Meagan cheered him even as she punched his shoulder and almost nocked him over. "Tell me!"

Gavin pulled Meagan close as he leaned down to tell her some version of what had happened.

****

What Heather wouldn't ever admit to was her surprise that Gavin had a pretty long tongue and wondered exactly how long it was and what he could end up doing with it.