Summary: Connor and Vanessa take a trip to Cannon Beach, Oregon and become lovers.
Author’s note: Since the ILITW MC is 18 and Connor is 20 at the beginning of the story, and this takes place after her high school graduation, I think the subject is acceptable.
After a long drive, Connor and Vanessa arrived in Cannon Beach. After parking the car, they checked in and headed to their hotel room. Vanessa set down her suitcase, then walked over to the window. The ocean was clearly visible from the room. She turned to Connor. “What a view!”
Connor came up behind her and wrapped his arms around her. “I thought you’d like it. Since we’re celebrating, I figured we should get a room with a view. You deserve the best.”
“I already have the best.” She turned around to face him, then leaned close and kissed him gently. She had a feeling that this was going to be a memorable trip. And after what they had been through, they deserved to have some fun. Although she and her friends had survived, they were emotionally scarred as a result of everything that Jane and Noah had done to them. Nevertheless, she had been able to get through the school year, and had graduated from Westchester High. As a graduation gift, Connor had arranged for the two of them to spend a few days in Cannon Beach. It was definitely going to be nice to be alone with him.
Connor reached for her hand. “Let’s go out for a while.”
They headed downtown and walked around, exploring the area. There were gift shops, restaurants, a candy store, jewelry and clothing stores, and art galleries. While they were in one of the galleries, Vanessa noticed some metal sculptures. She looked to Connor and smiled. “I bet you could have your work on display someday.”
Connor shrugged. “You really think I’m good enough?”
“Yes, I do. It’s worth a try, isn’t it?” She patted his arm encouragingly.
“Yeah, I guess. I’ll think about it,” he replied.
They continued to walk around town. As they came closer to one of the stores, the sign on it caught Vanessa’s eye. A hardware store and public house? “We have to check that out,” she told Connor. They walked in, and sure enough, amongst the hardware there was a bar area with tables. They found a seat and ordered burgers and fries.
“Can you imagine a bar at Gunther’s Hardware? It would be convenient. I could grab some food whenever I wanted.” Connor picked up a fry and put it into his mouth.
“It would give me an excuse to stop by more often.” Vanessa smiled, then reached for her diet soda.
As the sun was setting, they headed back to the hotel. They stopped by their room to drop off a few items that they had purchased, then went outside again. They walked over to the beach and strolled along the coastline. As they neared Haystack Rock, Vanessa pulled out her phone and began taking pictures. After photographing the rock, the ocean, and the sunset, she turned to Connor and snapped a photo of him. “I need pictures of all the scenery.”
Connor grabbed her phone. “Then I’d better take one of you.” He took a picture of her, then handed the phone back. She pulled him close to her, held out her phone, and took a picture.
When it started to get dark, they went back to their room. Vanessa’s heart began to pound. The moment had finally arrived. Although she and Connor had been together for a while and had gotten pretty hot and heavy, they had never actually gone all the way. Sure, they had thought about it, but the moment had never seemed right. They both lived with their parents, and the back seat of his car wasn’t exactly the ideal place for their first time. But now they had plenty of privacy, and a big bed. They had talked about it and decided that it was the right time.
She moved closer to Connor. “So…should we?”
He reached out to her. “If you want to.”
She nodded, and then his lips were on hers, and his arms were around her. He guided her towards the bed and lay her down gently. They kissed passionately, and he reached for the bottom of her shirt, pulling it over her head. She removed his as well, and then he was unbuttoning her shorts, and she was unzipping his jeans. Soon they were only in their underwear. Connor unfastened her bra and slipped it off, then caressed her breasts. He kissed her neck, then lower, taking a nipple into his mouth. Vanessa tugged off Connor’s underwear and reached between his legs. She could feel just how excited he was. As Connor continued to kiss her breasts, he moved his hands downward. When he reached her waist, he pulled down her panties, then slipped a finger inside her as he rubbed her clit with another. He lowered his head and kissed his way downward until he reached her core. Vanessa placed her hands on his head and began to run her fingers through his long blond hair. She arched her hips, pushing herself closer as she became more aroused, until she finally found her release.
Connor sat up. “I’ll be right back.” He walked over to his bag and rummaged through it, then returned to the bed, holding a package of condoms. He looked into her eyes and stroked her hair. “Are you ready?”
She nodded, and he opened the package, unwrapped a condom, and put it on. He positioned himself over her and gently pressed against her. He thrust forward, and she felt him enter her. It hurt a little, but only for a moment. Their bodies began to move together, and it started to feel good. He quickened the pace, and their breathing grew heavier. He cried out loudly and collapsed against her.
For a moment he lay still. Then he rolled off her and took her into his arms. “I love you so much, Vanessa.”
“I love you too, Connor.” She snuggled close to him, and they kissed and cuddled until they fell asleep.