CampiNTRip

Michael drove down the winding, picturesque road from Vancouver, BC, his heart pounding. His gaze shifted to Amanda in the passenger seat, and he couldn't help but smile. Her tank top revealed just a hint of her toned stomach, and her short shorts clung to her curves. She had her camera in hand, snapping pictures of the vibrant forest scenery. In the rearview mirror, he caught sight of his ex-girlfriend, Lina, with her arms wrapped around Brant, their lips locked in a passionate embrace. He felt a twinge of jealousy, but it quickly faded away as he watched Amanda, her eyes filled with awe and wonder. She was the one he wanted to be with, and he couldn't wait to reach the campsite near Portage Lake.

Michael felt a searing rage burning within him. It was supposed to be a romantic getaway for just him and Amanda, but Lina had shamelessly pleaded Amanda to take her along. Lina wasn't his girlfriend anymore - they had broken up when he had finally mustered the courage to express his feelings for Amanda. Lina had desperately wanted to be with Michael, but he was too conservative and shy to take the plunge. She felt frustrated and unfulfilled, like Michael didn't really love her, but now she had Brant to satisfy her needs. Michael's heart wrenched with the thought that Lina could be doing this to spite him.

"It's beautiful!" Amanda exclaimed, her eyes sparkling with wonder. Michael snapped out of his thoughts, a hint of a smile playing on his lips. "I'm glad you think so," he said, his voice soft and warm. He gestured to the scenery around them. "I used to come here all the time as a kid. I used to love the way the sun shimmered on the lake, and the sound of the birds singing in the trees." They were still an hour or so away from their destination, but Michael was lost in his memories. He could see that Lina and Brant were still going at it in the backseat, their passionate kissing and embrace making Michael feel both embarrassed and aroused at the same time. He wanted to tell them to stop, but he didn't want to draw Amanda's attention to their antics, so he stayed quiet.

Amanda leaned over and planted a soft, lingering kiss on Michael's cheek. Her lips were so close to his that he could feel her breath on his skin. The warmth of her body and the sweet smell of her shampoo filled the air between them. "Thank you for inviting me," she said, her voice like honey. Michael blushed and smiled, feeling a warmth spreading through his body. She was so cute, and he was glad to be with her. He took his eyes off the road for a second to look at her. Her face was only a few inches from his and he wanted to kiss her. "Was that okay?" She asked shyly, her eyes searching his face. Michael's heart was pounding, and he felt a nerve-wracking thrill. He wanted to tell her how excited he was, but he managed to stammer out, "N-no, I really should concentrate on the road." She looked at him for what felt like an eternity, and then leaned in and tried to kiss him again.