John lovingly began to rub my back and he quietly said, “Darling, you can tell me anything, I promise that I won’t get mad. We have always worked...anything out.” After a while, my crying calmed and I turned to look at him. John’s face was calm and he looked peaceful. This is the John I loved so much. He could always make me feel comfortable. I then asked him, “Are you sure?, I feel so ashamed with myself”. John answered, “Yes, tell me so you can get everything out in the open and we can. Benson?" I teased. "I don't want to get them...messy," she said, biting her lip. Oh man, that meant I was having an effect on her. I stood up, and she propped up on her elbows, looking up at me. Without waiting for me to speak, she sat up and began unbuttoning my jeans. She made quick work of unzipping them, relieving the pressure that was building up in me. With a quick look up at me, in one swift motion, she pulled my jeans, along with my boxers, over my hips, letting them fall to the floor.. The head nets went over our jungle hats and down around our head and necks. They to had been soaked in herbs but the constant buzz of mosquitoes was annoying. I issued shoulder bags filled with poppers to each team leader.The squad leaders frowned and I smiled, "drop one in the water and the shock will chase the serpents and dragon lizards away."They grinned and I looked at staff sergeant McBee, "alright listen up. We have a lot of things to watch for. Dragon Lizards can grow to seven meters.. With a smile upon his face, Mikhail finished off drying his body before climbing into the bed with her. Not a word passed his lips as he climbed in beside her, and almost protectively draped his arm around her naked body. By far, it truly was a very good birthday. ~~~~~ Outside, the peacefulness of the evening was in full effect. A light breeze had come in from the east, softly rustling the trees as the moonlight showered the grounds in pale moonlight. It was peaceful, serene, as if all was.