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things. They talked of many things whenever they could spare the chance. But instead of discussing the inanities of politics or their families, they spent the better part of an hour talking about the best parts of growing up with their parents. Hunter enjoyed the freedom he had, compared to some of his friends who had politicians for fathers and mothers. “I could go to any concert I wanted,” he said, his eyes glazing over in the memories. “And I went to a lot when I was a teen. I really loved alternative rock for the longest time. I mean, I still do, but I haven’t been to a concert in forever.”
    “Neither have I. I’ve only been to a few.” Kerri mentioned that she was not allowed to go to many growing up. Her mother had to vet them to make sure they were “proper.” This meant no new rock bands, no hip-hop, and most of the scantily clad pop princes and princesses were out. Certainly no songs about sex, which were the ones Kerri loved. Little did she know what I was doing with my boyfriends. Kerri wrapped her hand around Hunter’s and smiled. Some things she would like to do with this boyfriend.
    It was good to lay and talk as if they really had all the time in the world. By the end of the wine and most of the food, Kerri was wrapped in Hunter’s arms while they admired the view of the meadow and spoke of their traveling aspirations. Hunter dreamed of backpacking in Central and South America with only the clothes on his back, the wallet in his pocket, and a good friend or some trusted guides to share in his experience.
    “My mother keeps trying to send me to Italy. It’s gotten worse since…” Kerri didn’t say it. She didn’t have to.
    “Italy is beautiful. I would love to go there again someday.”
    “Yes, but she wants to send me there to have a ‘whirlwind romance’ with some Italian stranger. I don’t think she knows what I’m already doing in that case.”
    “Parents are complicated, especially when they’re using you to boost their own image. I don’t think it matters what ‘side’ you’re on. We’re pawns to our parents.”
    Kerri dramatically flopped back onto the blanket with Hunter hovering over her. She put her hand to her forehead and fanned herself with the other. “If only I had listened!” she said with faux anguish in her voice. “If only I had gone to Italy to have a dangerous liaison with some hot stud on a moped! Instead I stayed right at home and was seduced out from under my mother’s nose! Oh!” Kerri clenched her chest and contorted her face, tongue hanging out like a dog’s. “I’m so sorry, Mother! I’ll never behave like that again!”
    Hunter laughed at her antics but did not pull away. “I would have your mother know that you are quite easily seduced. Going to Italy would be very dangerous for a girl like you.”
    Their hands clasped together between their bodies as Hunter rolled on top of his girlfriend. Kerri’s leg was instantly drawn up the back of his. So good to have you back between my thighs, love. “Tell me more about how easily I’m seduced. I don’t think it’s quite sunk in with me yet.”
    Hunter wasn’t one for words at that moment. He lowered his lips to Kerri’s and kissed her until she understood how easy it was to seduce her.
    The more they made love, the more Kerri became comfortable in his arms, in his eyes, and perhaps within his heart. She kissed the stubble on his chin before lowering her hands to his hips and squeezing whatever she could get her hands on. Look at us, acting like animals in the open like this. They were as isolated as they could be in the wild, but Kerri was still wary for any eyes that may have been watching them through the trees or from the bottom of the meadow. Especially when Hunter kissed her throat before pulling on the sleeves of her dress and exposing her breasts to the soft elements surrounding them. Kerri gasped as the breeze hardened her nipples before Hunter could put his lips on them. Never