Hot Nights in Savannah (Hot Summer Series)

by Sarah Jane Hartgrove

  Oh My God. She really didn’t know if she could take an afternoon with him on the beach without them having sex.

  Brian applied more lotion and began to massage it across her lower back and sides. He gently rubbed his hands across her tattoo, up to her bikini top, then around to her sides. Stephanie moaned and leaned back slightly.

  “Ok baby, I’ve got to stop right there or everybody will be staring.” Brian reached down and grabbed a towel to wipe his hands off. Stephanie sat down in her chair and began applying lotion to her long legs.

  “Do you want to go in the water for a while?” Stephanie put her lotion bottle back in her bag.

  “Actually, going into the water isn’t a bad idea. I need to cool off,” Brian gave her a wink. He held his hand out for her to stand.

  Stephanie placed her hand in his and began walking down to the crashing waves. “Do you like your job as a firefighter?”

  “I love it” Brian said as the cool water splashed around his bare feet. “It’s different every day.”

  “Doesn’t it get scary sometimes and a little too much to deal with?” Stephanie was really interested in his job. She had no idea what a fire fighter did on a day by day basis.

  “It does have its horror moments but luckily, they don’t happen often. Most of the time, we respond to car accidents that have fluid leaking or doing public relations and building inspections.

  “I just imagine your job as go, go, go all the time.” Stephanie enjoyed hearing him talk about his career. She was up to her knees in water and the undertow was pulling against the backs of her legs.

  “Trust me, it’s not as glorious and daring as TV makes it out to be.” Brian walked with her further into the water and held onto her hand just in case she lost her balance.

  She had a feeling that he was downplaying his job, possibly for her sake. Stephanie also felt a sense of devotion from him about his duties. She thought briefly if he had had a serious relationship before.

  They had walked out about 30 feet into the cool Atlantic Ocean. The water was up to her chest. It reached Brian’s upper abdomen and both let their legs drift out from under them and they began to float weightlessly along the waves. Brian pulled her into his body and reached his long fingers between her breast and bikini top. His actions were hidden under the water. Brian found her already hard nipple and rolled it between his thumb and forefinger.

  Stephanie wrapped her arms around his neck and pulled herself into his body. She ran her fingers through his damp hair and kissed him on his neck.

  Brian moved his hand down her stomach and slid it between her sensitive skin and bikini bottoms. His long fingers found her throbbing pussy and he eased one finger inside.

  Stephanie moaned and arched closer to him. She began kissing him as he began to glide his finger in and out of her swollen lips. His thumb found her clit and he began to rub it with a rhythm that was driving her crazy.

  Their kiss deepened and what they were doing under the water was concealed and she felt like she was doing something wrong. Stephanie was so aroused and feeling so sexy she didn’t know how she had missed these feelings before with a man.

  Brian broke away first. “We’ve got to stop. Just you kissing me like that will let people around us know exactly what I’m doing.” Brian glanced over at a few young military guys looking their way and getting an eyeful. “People are starting to look our way. I’m sorry I started it. It’s just you are so sexy and being in this water with you really makes me want to take every advantage of you.

  Stephanie was breathing hard. She glanced around and blushed a little when she saw some people looking their way. “Ok but we can’t stay here much longer.”

  Brian laughed under his breath. “Deal. We’ll leave whenever you want to go.”

  “Let’s go back to the chairs so you can’t take advantage of me and drive me crazy.”

  “Out in the open is safe for now,” Brian said with a sexual glisten in his eyes.

  They made their way back to the chairs and spent the next hour lying in the sun and relaxing.

  Chapter 15

  After Brian dropped her off at the bed and breakfast, Stephanie went upstairs to shower and change. They had agreed for him to pick her up at 5 o’clock to walk around and sightsee then go eat dinner. Stephanie was so excited about Brian taking her on a tour of this historical city. Savannah had so many old homes, building, and churches and she couldn’t wait to hear the information from Brian’s sexy voice.

  Stephanie went upstairs and turned the shower on. She only had an hour to get ready so she had to hurry. Grabbing a comfortable yet sexy change of clothes, Stephanie went into the bathroom.

  Stepping out of the shower and drying off, Stephanie put on her white Capri pants and pink blouse with a V-neck. It was a hot day in Savannah and she was hoping for an even hotter night with Brian. She fixed her hair and makeup and was downstairs with 10 minutes to spare.

  The veranda was shaded so she sat on one of the 6 rocking chairs that faced the road. Stephanie loved sitting our here and enjoy the peaceful atmosphere of Savannah. The air was heavy with humidity but there was a slight breeze that made the shade bearable.

  Brian pulled up right at 5 o’clock. Stephanie smiled as he got out of the car and made his way to the steps.

  He was wearing khaki pants and blue polo shirt that made his eyes seem like she was staring into the blue ocean.

  “Hi beautiful” Brian said as he came up the steps and walked over to the rocking chair. “Are you ready for your own personal tour?”

  Stephanie laughed and stood up. “I can’t wait. I’ve been looking forward to this all day.”

  “Well I can’t promise that all my information will be true and accurate but I’ve been known to bullshit my way out of anything.” Brian leaned down and kissed her on her soft lips.

  “So I won’t be able to tell what is fact and what is fiction?” Stephanie smiled as she followed his lead to the car.

  “I’ll make it sound good. How’s that?” Brian opened her car door and stepped aside for her to get in.

  “And I’ll act like I believe everything you say” Stephanie said as he got behind the wheel.

  Brian leaned over the console and placed his hand on her face. He brought his face to hers and began with a gently kiss. Then the kiss deepened when he snaked his long tongue in her mouth. He wrapped his long fingers behind her head and pulled her into his kiss even deeper. She felt her toes curl up as they shared a passionate kiss in his car of all places!

  “Just as long as you know that I’m not bullshitting when I say you are the sexiest woman I have ever seen.” Brian said when he finally broke the deep kiss.

  Stephanie blushed. Was this man really with her?

  “Sorry. I just had to kiss you and I didn’t want to make a display of it like we did at the beach today,” Brian said as he turned the engine over and it roared to life.

  Stephanie was red from her roots to her toes. She had never felt cherished with another man like she did with Brian. “If we are walking in Downtown, why are you driving?”

  “I’m parking at the station because it’s closer to all the restaurants and historical places.” Brian shifted gears and made his way out onto the one way street.

  Chapter 16

  Their first stop after they parked Brian’s car at the station was the Cathedral of Saint John the Baptist. It was the most beautiful church Stephanie had ever seen.

  It was French Gothic Style and had 2 spires that reached to the sky. The entire exterior walls appeared to be white Italian Marble. There was stained glass in all windows, gold trim on the windows and peaks, and a slate roof on the towers. There were people gathered at the enormous front doors for what she assumed was mass.

  “This is one of the oldest church establishments in Savannah. It originated in the early 1700’s.” Brian explained as he looked at one of his favorite buildings in Downtown.

  “So this building has been here since then?” Stephanie stu
died the details of the building.

  “No, this isn’t the original building. This church was relocated here from 4 blocks away. The first church here burned down in 1898 and was rebuilt several different times to what you see now.” Brian looked at Stephanie’s expression and smiled. He knew she liked Cathedral of St. John the Baptist as much as he did.

  She wanted to go inside but knew that the church was preparing for mass. Brian led her down a few blocks to their next destination.

  Arriving at the corner of Abercorn and Oglethorpe Streets, Stephanie looked at the biggest cemetery she had ever seen. The entire block seemed to be encompassed by wrought iron fence that separated the ancient headstones from the passersbys on the streets. The entrance was a large concrete arch with an iron eagle on top.

  “This is Colonial Park Cemetery. Many of Savannah’s first citizens are buried here. Do you want to walk around inside?” Brian wasn’t sure if she would agree to walking around in a cemetery based on the look of her face. She was a little wide eyed and she was squeezing his hand she was holding a little tighter.

  Stephanie looked at the 20 or so people, mostly tourists, walking along the paths and looked at her watch trying to calculate when the sun would go down. When she decided it was safe, she agreed and let Brian lead the way.

  “We will only go to that monument in the center,” Brian said as he held her hand and walked slow. She didn’t seem as frightened once they were through the gates.

  “I’m fine. How old is this cemetery?” Stephanie asked as she looked at some of the dated on the headstones.

  “About 265 years. It was here before the Civil War. It is rumored that soldiers from the Federal Army came to this place to hide out during the war. They would lift the top stones off those above the ground graves and hide inside.” Brian was pointing to a row of large cement rectangular shaped graves that sat above the ground.

  “Are there any Civil War soldiers buried here?” Stephanie made her way to look a unique marker that had the birth and death dates of a young man.

  “No. By the time the Civil War began, the city had closed this cemetery for future burials.” Brian noticed the headstone that Stephanie was looking at.

  “He was young,” she said, almost to herself.

  “By the inscriptions on the stone, I would say he died in a duel.” Brian crouched down to get a better look.

  “You mean like a gun fight duel?” Stephanie was surprised that she was looking at the result of such ancient and barbaric behavior.

  “Yes. Look here. This inscription on the tombstone says ‘he fell to his death in a duel from a man who befriended him earlier in the year.’” Brian said as he was pointing at the weather worn headstone.

  “Wow, I can’t believe that people actually did that.” Stephanie had seen duels on TV growing up. Her father loved to watch western movies and it seemed that there was a duel in every movie made. This was her first evidence that they were a part of American history.

  “I’ve got one more place to show you and then we can go eat. Are you ready to leave here?” Brian was facing her and could tell from her expression that she was intrigued by the information but was still a little nervous being here.

  “Ok I’m getting a little hungry. What’s next on the tour?” Stephanie was slightly relieved to be leaving.

  “It’s just a few blocks away. I know you’ve seen the movie Forrest Gump right?” They began making their way back to the entrance and holding hands once again.

  “Sure. I don’t think anyone has not seen that movie. Why?” Stephanie’s interests were peaked because Forrest Gump was on her top 5 favorite movie list.

  “You’ll see,” Brian said with that half smile.

  They walked the short distance to Chippewa Square. Brian led her around to the north end of the square. There were park benches along the sidewalk and a large statue on a white stone base about 50 feet from the benches. Holding Stephanie’s hand, Brian took her to one of the benches and sat down. He was smiling slightly when she turned to face him.

  “What are you smiling at?” Stephanie was looking around and had a sense of déjà vu.

  She didn’t know where it came from because she had never been in Savannah before.

  “Do you recognize this place?” Brian asked with a teasing tone in his voice.

  “I feel like I’ve either been here or seen this place before but I know I haven’t.”

  “This is the exact spot that most of Forrest Gump was filmed. This is the bus stop scene.” Brian loved the look of shock on her face and knew that she was enjoying herself.

  “That’s it! So Tom Hanks sat right here?” Stephanie patted the bench beside her.

  “Well not exactly. The city wouldn’t let the filmmakers use a ‘city bench’ so they brought in a prop bench, but this is the spot they used.” Brian pointed behind them. “That statue is in some of the backgrounds.”

  “I had no idea it was filmed in Savannah.” Stephanie was having the best time with Brian.

  “And it was a mad house for months while they were here. The area was blocked off and nobody could get through. You would have to go way around just to get to the other side.” Brian said as he pointed to the opposite side of the square.

  “I can see why they chose this place. It is beautiful. I’ve never seen anything like these squares before.” She was looking at the detail that was put into the landscape of the flowers that was blooming along the sidewalk.

  “I don’t think I’ve asked you where you’re from.” Brian just realized that he didn’t know where she lived.

  “I live in Columbia, South Carolina.” It dawned on her that tomorrow she will be making her way back home and away from Brian.

  “That’s not too far. It’s what, a 2 ½ hour drive down here?” Brian really didn’t want to see her leave tomorrow and was already thinking of how soon he would be able to see her again.

  “That’s right. And it’s an easy drive. Interstates most of the way.” Stephanie would love for him to come and visit her but she knew that was too much of her to ask.

  “Are you ready to get something to eat?” Brian took a look at his watch and couldn’t believe it was almost 8 o’clock.

  “I am getting hungry. Where are we eating?” Stephanie’s stomach rolled a little at the thought of food.

  “A bistro that has the best seafood in town. They only serve fresh seafood and vegetables.” Brian stood and held his hand out for Stephanie to stand as well. She quickly placed her hand in his and stood. They began making their way down the one way street on the sidewalk to the bistro.

  Chapter 17

  After walking several blocks they came to their destination. Brian held the door for her and she stepped inside. They were greeted by a hostess and were told it would be a 30 minute wait. Brian asked if they could sit at the bar until a table came available. The hostess led them to a casual yet elegant bar. The bar itself was crafted of dark wood that was polished to a shine. It was in the shape of a rectangle with three sides for seating and the forth short side was lined with an assortment of bottles and glasses. At each corner of the bar was a wooden column that reached up to a large lit globe at the ceiling. The base of the columns underneath the bar was wider and was made up of what appeared to be original bricks from a building. The brick masonry was shaped like a barrel. Brian found two seats and pulled out a green cushioned bar chair for Stephanie. When they both were seated, a bartender came to get their order.

  “What can I get for you tonight?” He set down 2 coasters for their drinks.

  “Would you like an appetizer with our drinks?” Brian asked Stephanie as he picked up a menu that was nearby.

  “Sure, that sounds great. Can I have a Long Island Iced Tea please?” Stephanie asked the bartender.

  “And I’ll have a beer on draft.” Brian opened the menu and placed it between them.

  “Coming up. I’ll get your order for your appetizer when I bring your drinks.” The bartender walked away.

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sp; “What do you like?” Brian asked as they were scanning the menu in the ‘starters’ section.

  “I’m not a picky eater. I like just about anything. I’m kind of in the mood to try something new.” Stephanie said with a shy smile.

  “Have you ever had Shrimp and Grits? It’s a famous dish in Savannah.” Brian pointed to the selection on the menu.

  Stephanie read the description and looked up. “It sounds interesting and different. Let’s get that.”

  When the bartender came back and placed their drinks on the coasters he asked if they were ready to order. “Good selection,” he said as he touched the screen of a nearby computer to place their order. “It should be out in 10 minutes.”

  While they waited, Brian took a drink of his cold beer and turned toward Stephanie. “So how long have you been teaching?”

  “This is my 2nd year. Both in 3rd grade.” Stephanie sipped her Long Island Iced Tea.

  “What do you do during the summer?” Brian was trying to think of a plan for them to spend more time together this summer.

  “Last summer I worked at a summer camp for kids with disabilities. I’m on the schedule to work there this summer but it won’t be until the end of July.” Stephanie loved working at the camp. Each child brought a smile to her face.

  Their food arrived and the bartender set it down between them. The Shrimp and Grits were in a large bowl with 2 spoons and came with a side of onion rings. Brian took one of the spoons and scooped out a portion of grits with a shrimp on top. He blew the steaming hot food a few times and offered the spoon to Stephanie. Brian held the spoon as her luscious lips closed around the spoon. As Brian watched her mouth, his dick began to get hard. He was thinking about those beautiful lips around his shaft.

  Stephanie closed her eyes and savored the flavor in her mouth. The grits were creamy and had a spicy kick to it. She chewed the shrimp and swallowed. Reaching for her glass, she took a drink to wash it down.

  “Well, do you like it?” Brian was waiting anxiously for her response. He couldn’t explain it but for some reason he wanted her to like this local dish.