Why was I nervous?
I wasn’t a virgin. While my sexual partners weren’t up into the double digits, I’d still had my fair share of experiences. Some better than others, but that’s just how it went.
But this one really mattered.
While Daddy slept, I ordered a special candlelit dinner to be delivered to our room. I’d been little most of this trip and it was time to be a big boy and show Daddy the other side of me.
Thankfully, it wasn’t raining as we left Union Station and walked a couple of blocks to our hotel. Daddy had his guitar, backpack and my giant suitcase, while I was carrying the shopping bags. Checking in was easy and when I’d made the reservation I asked for early check-in since I knew the train would be ready to board just after sunrise. By the time we all got off it was close to eight a.m.
“Wow,” Daddy sat the bags on the sofa just inside the suite and headed straight for the windows. “We have a fantastic view of the Puget Sound. It’s been forever since I’ve been to Seattle. Forgot how much I loved the music scene here.”
“This is my first time. Maybe we can come back and spend a couple of days next time.” He didn’t say anything and I wondered if maybe I’d overspoke.
“Let’s get settled in. Will be nice to sleep on a real mattress.”
Still getting a feel for Stone left me with more questions than answers. I mean, he seemed into me, but then again, if someone is homeless they’d be foolish turning down a free trip and all you could eat.
But I didn’t get the feeling Stone worked that way.
“Where to first?” He bounced up off the bed.
“I’d like to see the Space Needle and Pike Place Market. When I mapped them out they weren’t too far apart.”
“True, but Seattle traffic is a bear and walking isn’t much better.”
“No worries, I’ll order us a ride. Just give me a minute to get changed.” Might as well put on comfortable clothes and walking shoes. “We need to be back here by seven.”
“We do?” His brow arched. “Anything I should be concerned about?”
“Nope. Just a surprise I planned.”
“Well then, I look forward to whatever my little unicorn has up his hooves.”
Okay, this was much better than quiet Daddy. I tied up my tennies, checked the ride app and saw the driver was a minute away. “Let’s go.” Suddenly full of energy and ready to check out our twenty-four-hour home.
Our driver was super chatty. “Welcome to Seattle. First time here?”
Stone muttered, “Nope,” at the same time I said, “Yes.”
“Starting with the iconic Space Needle is a great way to go. Good day for walking around town, no rain in the forecast. That in itself is a miracle,” he smiled at us in the rear-view mirror. “How long are you here for?”
“Just the night,” I replied. “Want to hit that and Pike Place Market too.”
“Great view of the Sound from the parking garage walkway behind the market. If you take Broad Street over to Alaskan Way it’s a nice walk along the waterfront since the revitalization project finished.”
“Good to know,” Stone replied. “Thanks for the heads up.”
“You bet. Technically, you can walk from the Market back to your hotel. Maybe stop at the shops along the Pier on the way. They have some fantastic restaurants too, most have Waterview tables available during the day.”
“Sounds like the perfect place to stop for lunch,” Daddy agreed.
“The Aquarium isn’t too bad either, if you have time to squeeze it in,” he said. “The Pacific Northwest is a great place to visit provided it’s not our rainy season.”
“Too true,” Stone smiled. “Been here during that time. Made it hard to get around in.”
“Alright, here we are,” he stopped along the curb. “Enjoy your visit.”
“Thanks,” we waved as we got out. I made sure to add a bit extra to his tip, thankful for the information he shared.
