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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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The runner sat at the table next to Katie, and caught his breath before the waiter reappeared and took a note of his request for a freshly squeezed orange juice. Katie couldn’t help taking a moment to note his physique from behind her shades, admiring his long, toned legs and broad shoulders.
The waiter returned with the drink, and after taking a long gulp, the man turned to her and asked in a deep voice “First day?”. Katie was taken by surprise and she blushed slightly as she wondered if this handsome stranger had noticed her eyes on him. “Sorry, what?” was all she could say in reply.
“I was asking if it is the first day of your holiday, you don’t have much of a tan” said the man in a soft Irish accent. “Yes, I just arrived yesterday, good detective work!” she smiled and they both laughed. “Do you mind if I join you, I’m Declan” and with that he rose, and confidently sat next to her.
Declan explained he had been living on Santorini for a few years, working as a diving instructor. They spent the next few minutes chatting about the island, and he offered to advise Katie where to find the best restaurants in the area.
“Actually, I’m wondering where I could find a good trail for a morning run, I’m a runner too!” Katie replied. “I should have guessed!” said Declan, and he made a point of looking up and down Katie’s body, lingering on her toned thighs. Katie blushed again, partly due to his attention, and partly due to the tightness she felt as he looked at her. She was sure her nipples had hardened slightly too, and was aware that he would also notice.
“Well, let’s finish these drinks, and I’ll show you a route through the woods further inland. I do it most mornings, it’s about seven kilometres”. They then made their way through the streets of the town, and Declan led them along the main road which left the town and climbed up to the hills behind it. When they had been walking for a few minutes Declan indicated a path leading off of the road, and Katie followed him through the trees.
“It’s a bit cooler up in the hills, which helps at this time of the year.” Declan said, and although Katie was appreciating the shade of the trees, she was definitely feeling a bit flushed. She couldn’t help noticing the muscle tone in his legs as she walked behind him, and took the opportunity to run her eyes over the outline of his firm glutes too. “Wait until you see the view from up here” Declan said, snapping Katie out of her stare.
They arrived a small clearing in the woods, above a steep slope which rolled down to the sea. They stood next to each other for a few moments, enjoying the panorama. They could see the red-tiled rooftops of the town in the distance, and the small fishing boats in the harbour. Looking out across the azure water, they could make out the silhouette of some of the other Greek islands, with boats of a variety of sizes dotted around in the sea.
As Katie scanned the vista, Declan placed his hands on the rough trunk of a nearby tree and proceeded to stretch his calves. “I really should do a bit more stretching after a run, my legs are a bit achy”. “Have you tried yoga?” Katie replied, and explained that she had been practicing for years. “I’ve always been meaning to give it a go, but have never gotten round to it” Declan said, and Katie offered to show him some poses.
Katie took the large beach towel from her bag and spread it on a shaded patch of ground. She then realised that her shorts were a bit too tight to allow her to perform the exercises correctly, and hesitated when she remembered she was only wearing the tiniest of thongs underneath. “Everything ok?” Declan asked, noticing the slight change in her demeanour. “Er, I might have to take my shorts off for this, and…er…”.
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