Chapter 12

Ron said they would head back to camp where he had some aloe he would apply to Joe’s tender areas.

“What, all of them?” Joe grinned.

“Yeah, and I’ll make sure it’s worked in real well, too.”

It would be fair to say the two men weren’t slow in getting back to camp. Joe would have led the way, so eager was he for Ron to rub him with the promised gel, but he wasn’t sure of the way.

“I’m sorry, I should have remembered to bring sunscreen,” Ron said while rubbing Joe’s back.

“You didn’t know I burn easily. I’m sure I’ll be fine soon.”

“We should have taken the same shady route as yesterday,” Ron worried.

“It’s okay, honestly.”

“Still, it was my responsibility to look after you this weekend.”

Joe had to admit, Ron’s concern was touching, even arousing.

“Okay,” Ron said, pausing his ministrations, “let it soak in for a minute, then roll over and I’ll do your front.”