Take My Breath Away

They slept in each other's arms, underneath a tree.

The night was cold. To keep warm, Debbie kept snuggling closer to Carlos in her sleep. The touch of their bodies aroused him. But he understood: now was not the time.

Debbie realized too, when he turned over and she saw his erection. "S-sorry... it's really cold," she apologized.

The only thing she had on was a bikini. Of course she was cold. Carlos realized he should have built a lean-to. Then at least they'd be warmer.

Carlos adjusted his breathing and held her tighter. "Go to sleep," he said.

And Debbie, comforted by his touch, drifted off easily.

Carlos removed his arms and got up quietly. Then he took off his swimming trunks and draped them over her, hoping it would be enough.

Since he was already awake, he decided to search for something to create a shelter. Vines, branches, palm fronds, etc. He walked into the moonlit woods to find something that could keep them warm.

Debbie was sound asleep, but her eyes snapped open when she heard Carlos shouting, "Debbie! Debbie!"

Startled, she shook off sleep and got to her feet quickly.

Her eyes were blurry and her head was muddled. Something was moving in front of her. She blinked to clear her vision. Then her eyes widened in shock at what she saw.

There were two monsters! One was moving her way, getting closer and closer! Carlos was fighting off the other one.

This was like nothing she had expected for this vacation. It felt as if she were in a bizarre dream. She froze and forgot how to react until she heard Carlos' voice urging her, "Danger! Run!"

Debbie came to her senses. The monster was taller than an adult. It looked like an orangutan, but it wasn't. With long hair covering its body, green light shining in its eyes, long fangs bared, it was far uglier than a gorilla.

Debbie felt like hurling.

She grabbed a bamboo branch to defend herself.

"Come here! Lead it to me!" Carlos said to her.

Debbie ran over to him. Sure enough, the monster followed her. But now Carlos was in danger. He had to fight two of them.

Carlos intended to attack it with a stick, but he realized the stick was too light. He needed to do more damage. So he threw i

g in the water, which was receding back out to sea. At its height, the sea had reached their shins. Then it retreated, only covering their ankles, and at last, they could see the shore again.

Carlos walked back to her. Together they watched the tide carry the two monsters back out to sea. Eventually, the water was serene again, quiet like a shy maiden.

Afterwards, Carlos and Debbie washed themselves in a small stream. Small streams carry fresher water than larger ones.

"Go back to sleep. I'll take guard duty." Carlos sat against a tree with his left leg outstretched, the right leg bent. He pulled Debbie closer and let her sleep on his lap.

Debbie didn't object. She was afraid that some other monsters might appear. "Wake me up later. We'll switch."

Carlos nodded, "Okay, close your eyes."

The fighting wore her out, and Carlos' scent was soothing. Within minutes, she drifted off into a dreamless sleep.

Then a whisper woke her. She opened her eyes slowly. There it was again... "Debbie..."

"Yes," she responded, her words slurred by sleepiness.

"I want you," she heard him whisper.

"Okay," she smiled in her sleep.

He started to caress her, to nuzzle her neck. His desire grew stronger with every passing moment, but eventually, he stopped.

Watching the woman who was in a light sleep, he clenched his fists to keep his desire in check. He could have her, but he also had to consider the problems she would have to face afterwards.