by Eric Vall
“I know, I’ll be careful,” I said.
“I should go catch up with Bailey,” Paige said. “See you in the morning, Tav.” She gave a small wave, nervously looked around the area, and jogged off to catch up with Bailey.
“Come on, we should get inside too,” Rolly said to Tara and Anna.
“Yeah, I would rather be inside anyway,” Tara said with a nod before she shoved her pistol back into her bag.
“You sure you’ll be okay out here?” Anna asked.
“Yeah, just go get some rest,” I said.
She nodded and joined Tara where she stood by Rolly. The trio gave me a wave and headed out.
I kept a hand on my pistol as I started to collect the plates, and cooking pan. I ran them inside then returned and gathered the bones and food scraps. I disposed of them in a small trash pit we had dug and made sure to cover it so as not to give the mountain lion another reason to visit our camp. By the time I started to put out the fire I had started to relax. There had been no further sign of the big cat skulking in the trees, and I hoped that maybe we had scared it away for good, but I had a feeling that was too much to ask.
Once there was nothing left by a pile of cooling embers, I checked the treeline one last time and then headed to my room. I locked the door to our dorm building and put a large chair at the top of the stairs to act as a barrier. It probably wouldn’t stop a large cat if they somehow got in the building, but I knew it would make the girls feel better.
I slipped past the girls down the hall and into my own room. I was half way through pulling off my shirt when there was a soft knock on my door. Before I had a chance to answer it the door opened, and Tara stepped into the room. She had a thin blanket draped over her like a cloak.
“Hey there,” she whispered.
“I thought you were asleep,” I replied as I tossed my shirt onto the floor.
“And miss my private lesson?” she asked as she stuck out her lip in an exaggerated pouty fashion and dropped her blanket to reveal the skimpy schoolgirl outfit she had on. It was complete with thigh high socks and skimpy tied together top.
Part of me wondered where she was finding these outfits but I knew better than to question a good thing.
She strutted towards me and wrapped her slender arms around my neck.
“Well it looks like it is time for your session then,” I said as I leaned in and kissed her. “Let’s see what you can remember from last time.”
“Well where should I start?” Tara asked, before she giggled and kissed my neck.
I raised an eyebrow and smiled as I unbuckled my belt and let my pants drop to the floor.
The sexy blond grinned and licked her lips as she looked down to the bulge in my boxers before she pulled them down to reveal her prize. Then she shifted onto her knees and started to suck on it.
I groaned and put a hand on top of her head of fluffy, platinum blond, hair and pulled her farther onto it.
Tara didn’t even gag and instead sucked harder.
I grinned and let out a soft moan. Then I pulled her off me.
“Aww, why’d you stop me?” She asked as she wiped her mouth. “I was having so much fun.”
“That much was obvious,” I said. “Are you sure you need a private lesson?”
“You wouldn’t, like, turn away such a willing student would you?” Tara asked as she lifted up the front of her short skirt and revealed herself to me. Her inner thighs were already slick with her own excitement.
“No, I suppose that wouldn’t be right now would it?” I said as I stepped up to her and pulled her in close.
Tara gasped and started to groan as my tip rubbed up against her.
I pushed her up against the wall and raised her up high enough to slip into her wet pussy.
“Oh fuck,” she moaned
“Yeah, did you enjoy that a little?” I asked
She bit her lip and nodded and started to push her hips into me.
I held her there against the wall and thrust into her until my legs started to burn. Then we moved from the wall to the floor where I had her get on her knees.
“We aren't done yet are we?” Tara purred as she wiggled her ass.
“Not by a long shot,” I said before I got behind her, grabbed her ass, and pulled her onto my swollen dick.
“My god how do you feel so good?” she purred
“You feel amazing.” I grinned and grunted as I fucked her hard from behind.
She moaned, arched her back, and moved into me each and every time I thrust.
“Harder,” she said between gasping breaths. The platinum blonde’s legs started to shake, and she was no longer able to hold herself up with her arms.
“I need to switch positions,” I said as I pulled out, grabbed her by the waist, and tossed her onto the bed. Then I moved her so that just her ass was hanging off the bed, opened her legs, and teased her with my tip.
“Put it back in,” she begged as she tried to push herself onto my cock.
“You have to ask nicely,” I said as I prodded and rubbed against her.
“Please fuck me,” she said. “I want to feel you fill me up.”
“Good girl,” I said with a smile before I pushed slowly into her. I sucked her breasts while I thrust into her until my legs too began to shake. Then I groaned, grabbed her hips, and pulled her as far onto my cock as she could go while I tried to bury myself in her.
Tara shuddered, spasmed, and let out an almost animal grunting sound as I felt her get tighter around me.
Unable to contain myself any longer I released my load deep inside her. With each hot spurt the woman under me grunted and shuddered again.
Tara shifted fully onto the bed as I pulled out. My cum leaked from her swollen pussy, and she got some on her finger and stuck it in her mouth.
“God that’s hot,” I said as I collapsed onto the bed beside her.
“Wow,” Tara said once she was able to catch her breath again. “How the fuck is it always so good?”
“I pride myself on being good at what I do,” I said with a chuckle before I tossed her a towel that was not far from the bed.
“Yeah, but like, oh my god, are you good,” she panted. “Of course, it doesn’t hurt that you are larger than anyone else I have ever been with.”
“I’ve heard that a couple times,” I said as put my hands behind my head and got comfortable on the bed.
Tara cleaned herself up and leaned against me. Then she let out a contented sigh, rested her head on my chest, and the silky locks of her platinum blonde hair drifted across my bare skin.
“You know, this whole situation is weird,” Tara said.
“Oh?” I asked as I raised an eyebrow. ”What do you mean?
“It’s just that, before all of this I would have for sure wanted to lock you down,” she said as she shifted to look at me. “But, I don’t know, like, I know you have slept with Paige, and I’m cool with it.”
“Well I’m glad that I am not causing problems between you all,” I said.
“It’s more than that though,” she whispered in my ear. “I don’t care if you sleep with all of us and usually I am a bit of a jealous bitch when it comes to men. Things are just different now, the world is different now.”
“You’re probably a little different too,” I said.
“Probably,” Tara said with a nod. “Those girls are kinda like my sisters now and why not share something as good as you with them?” She grinned up at me with her perfect white teeth. “Just make sure you don’t get so busy with the others that I can’t still get a turn.”
“Wouldn’t dream of it,” I said. “After all, we have so much fun together.”
“Yeah we do,” she agreed, then she let out a huge yawn, and snuggled in a little closer. “Though I’m a little worn out now. Goodnight, Tav.”
“Night, Tara,” I whispered as I threw the blanket over us and drifted off.
I woke the next morning with Tara still resting on my chest. I watched her pe
rfect breasts rise and fall in the slow and steady manner of one who was sleeping deeply. I grinned as I lifted up the blanket and looked once more on her naked body. I could really get used to starting my days like this.
I yawned, stretched, and gently shook the sleeping blond.
Tara groaned and swatted my hand away.
“Come on, it’s time to get up,” I chuckled.
“Nooo, it’s too early,” she groaned.
“Nope, we were just up a bit late,” I said.
She pulled her face from my chest and opened a single eye to look at me. “Worth it.” Then she pushed herself upright and ran a hand through her tangled hair as she yawned wide.
“Agreed, but it does make the morning drag just a little,” I said as I stepped out of bed and began to pull on a fresh set of clothes. The blue jeans I buttoned up were loose and the black under armor athletic top was just a little too tight. That was the problem with scavenged clothes. At least the shirt really showed off my muscular torso. “You didn’t happen to bring in a fresh pair of clothes did you?”
“Nah, but it's not like my closet is far away,” Tara said. “Just toss me the blanket again.
I picked up the beige fleece she had been wrapped in the night before and threw it on top of her.
“Guess I should go get ready,” she said as she laughed and popped her head out of the blankets.
“Probably a good idea,” I said with a nod as I fixed my holster into the waistband of the new pants. “You don’t want to find out what I do to those who are late.”
Tara raised an eyebrow and stepped out of bed.
“I can be quite punishing,” I warned.
“What are you gonna do, spank me?” she teased before she stuck out her tongue and headed for the door.
“Guess you’ll just have to try it and find out,” I said with a grin.
“Maybe, like, another day,” Tara said with a wicked smile. “I’m still sore from last night.” She then opened the door and disappeared into the hallway beyond.
I laughed and shook my head as I made sure my backpack had everything I might need for the day. My half full water bottle was nestled in among the coiled rope, and a small first aid kit sat on top of both of them. Half a dozen extra rounds for the bull barreled 22-250 sat in the front pocket and a compass hung from a lanyard attached to one of the zippers. Satisfied with my simple kit I donned the vest that held my knife and threw my backpack over before I headed out into the hall.
The girls were all awake and getting dressed as I passed the common room.
“Morning ladies,” I said as I gave them a nod.
They all giggled and Tara went a little red as she finished pulling on a tight blue t-shirt. It seemed that news of my evening had traveled quickly. Then again, I had not exactly been subtle with Tara last night. Anyone even half-awake probably heard enough to know what had transpired.
I shook my head, moved the large chair out of the way, and headed downstairs. I pulled a fresh can of pre-ground coffee and some nuts from our supply before I made my way outside and towards the library.
As I walked through the courtyard, the sun rising in the sky behind me, I passed the fire pit, and our smoker, but the area was not how I had left it. The smoker sat in pieces on the ground and only chunks of smoked meat clung to the mangled hooks that had been inside.
“Fuck,” I swore as I headed in for a closer look. There were clear claw marks on the plywood, and ground around the smoker. I shook my head and walked around the corner to find more claw marks scratched into the door of our salt shack. Though, unlike the smoker, the shack still stood.
“Holy shit,” I heard Rolly mutter behind me.
I turned and saw that the old man stood, with his hands on his hips, over the destroyed utility.
“Well, guess that mountain lion really wanted what we were having,” The handyman said as he shook his head.
“Yeah,” I agreed with a nod. “At least I don’t have to wonder what to do today.”
“Yeah?” Rolly asked as he looked up at me. “You gonna hunt the thing down?”
“Can’t exactly let it keep destroying our stuff,” I said.
“Very true,” he said. “It’s probably not gonna be easy.”
“No, but I already fought a bear,” I said with a grin. “I think I’ll be okay. Plus, I won’t be going alone.”
“Didn’t figure you would,” Rolly said.
“Come on, let’s get to the library and brew up some coffee,” I suggested. “I want to make sure all the girls are awake when I tell them we will be hunting down a dangerous creature.”
Rolly chuckled and followed after me as I continued to the library.
By the time the girls came in about ten minutes later Rolly and I were sipping at hot cups of coffee. I hadn’t updated the whiteboard because today’s plans didn’t need to be written down.
All four of the girls were silent as they entered the building, and they stayed huddled close together. It seemed they had seen the destruction as well.
“So the kitty came out of the forest huh?” Bailey asked as she poured herself a cup of coffee.
“Yep,” I said with a nod.
“Well that seems really bad,” Paige said as she took her seat.
“Take a seat, and we’ll talk about it,” I said.
Anna raised an eyebrow, grabbed some coffee, and took a seat. She stared at me as she sipped at the bitter black liquid.
“We aren’t going to like what you have to say are we?” Tara asked as she sat and crossed her arms.
“Probably not,” I said as I shifted to look at them all.
“Oh good,” Anna groaned.
“It’s clear that this mountain lion is not going to just leave us alone like I hoped,” I started. “That means we need to eliminate the problem before the situation escalates.”
“So we have to hunt the kitty?” Bailey asked.
“Yep,” I said with a nod. “Anna and I picked up a trail yesterday that we might be able to use to find this things den, so we will be heading out into the forest together to do just that.”
“All of us?” Paige asked?
“All of us except Rolly,” I confirmed. “He is going to stay here and make us a new, and larger, smoker.”
“Isn’t five people kinda overkill for a hunting trip?” Tara asked.
“Not at all, especially not with what we are hunting,” I said.
“Oh, good, so all of us have to go after all,” Tara complained.
“Hey, at least we all have guns now,” Paige pointed out.
“True,” Anna said with a nod. “And with five of us the mountain lion shouldn’t be able to sneak up on us.”
“That’s the hope,” I said. “However, we will want to move quietly.”
“When will we leave?” Paige asked.
“Finish your coffee, eat some nuts, and go grab what you need for a day in the woods. At the very least everyone needs one bottle of water, a decent amount of carbs, your pistol, and your spear.”
“Wait, we have to bring our spears?” Anna scoffed.
“Don’t worry, the spears are backup weapons and hiking aids. I wouldn’t ask you to face down several hundred pounds of killer cat with nothing but spears.”
“Well thank god for that,” Tara said.
I took a sip of coffee and smiled.
Today would be interesting.
This would be the first time I would bring the girls with me on a task that I knew would be dangerous. This would be a true test of their skills so far and a test of how well they would do under pressure in a more controlled environment than Lanceton.
“Man am I glad we learned to shoot this week,” Paige said as she stared into her coffee.
“You’ll be fine,” Rolly assured her. “Plus, between this big cat and the deer, we will have meat for a few weeks.”
“Good point,” Anna said. “This might end up being a really good situation. With that much meat we could forgo the traps for a few d
ays and let the rabbits reproduce a little.”
“That’s true,” I said. “Plus I think this will be fun. It breaks up our normal routine a little.
“That is pretty nice,” Tara admitted.
“Alright, meet me in the courtyard when you are all ready to go,” I said before I set down my empty coffee cup and stood. “I’m gonna grab a couple things myself.”
“We will finish up here and meet you in a little while,” Anna said.
“I’ll get to work on that smoker as soon as I finish my coffee,” Rolly added.
“Take your time,” I said to the table. “It’s going to be a long day, and I won’t blame anyone for wanting to stop and enjoy breakfast.”
“Wow, that’s a first,” Paige said.
“Oh god, you’re being nice because one of us is going to die, aren't you?” Bailey joked.
“No one is going to die,” I said with a laugh. “We fought a bear together, I think we can handle one big cat.” I gave them one last big smile and headed back to the dorms.
I went to the dining hall, filled my water bottle with some of our purified water, tossed a couple candy bars into my pack, and grabbed a can of beans. Then I went to our duffle bag of guns and pulled out the always reliable Mossberg 500, and a box of double-aught buckshot. I loaded the shotgun and tossed the spare shells into my front pocket. We would all have our pistols but a shotgun was a much better weapon for hunting. After that, feeling better prepared, I headed for the courtyard to wait for the girls.
The girls didn’t waste any time getting ready. They had made quick work of their coffee and met me in the courtyard ready to go in less than ten minutes after I had gone outside to wait.
Each one of them had changed into a long sleeve shirt, jeans, and hiking boots. They all carried their spear and had their pistols tucked into waistbands or pockets for easy access. Paige had even brought along a larger, better stocked, first aid kit than the one in my pack.
They were ready.
Things were tense the second we stepped off the campus and into the woods. The girls were unusually quiet and the blondes jumped at every ambient noise.
The first part of our journey was easy as we took the path towards the stream until we got close to the trap site were Anna and I had found solid tracks the day before. Still no one spoke. They only followed as I picked my way through the brush and branches, shotgun in hand.
