One Fine and Frisky Life Bk 2 Chap 2+

Following another grueling march toward bodily perfection with Abigail, Illysette made it a point to shower with Lyric the Leggy Lawyer. For some reason she had a good feeling about the onyx haired beauty. That went beyond physical attraction, oddly enough. They had several chances to shoot the breeze since first meeting. Each time, Lysette came away more impressed.

“Guerrero’s again? I’m buying. There may be some business involved, Lyric.”

Illysette already had a table when the gorgeous attorney showed up. The one they had shared before. It gave them some privacy and still let the two soak up sunshine. Needing the pick-me-up, both ordered the potent coffee while waiting on their orders.

“Much as it bothers me to sound needy, Lysette, I could use the business. The barbarians are at the gates. Have lease payments coming due on the office, my car, my damned soul, in the very near future. What can I do for you?”

“You could come take a short trip with us on the Toy this weekend, Lyric. Other than it being a pleasant thing, there’s a lot to share with you. Short version, Cody and I need a competent, discreet attorney. For a variety of reasons.”

“Not that I’m complaining but that is something that would take a weekend to hash out?”

“There’s quite a bit to unpack. Of course, you’ll be compensated for, what’s the term? Billable hours?”

“Mysterious.”

“Actually, it’s more along the lines of ensuring discretion. If worse comes to worst, the guys and I can toss you overboard.”

They shared a laugh, then brunch. Lyric agreed to the arrangements. She was only half kidding about the barbarians.

“Ahh, good. You’re both here. How was your day, baby?” Lysette asked as she pecked Cody on the snoot.

“All good, Lys. Something going on?” replied Cody as she gave Dusty a hug hello and a quick kiss as well.

“The game is afoot, as someone said once. Sherlock Holmes? I forget. Let’s get a drink and grab the last of the sunlight.”

They took their drinks up to the sundeck. Illysette stripping along the way as best she could with one hand tied up carrying her Arnold Palmer. She put it down next to one of the lounge chairs to finish. When she was naked as a jaybird she sat cross legged on the chair, almost in a Lotus position. The candy pink of her inner puss lips peeked out. It took only seconds for her guys to get as nude as she was. Both sweet cocks were waking up as she watched the boys undress.

“Before Nature takes its course, we have to pow-wow some, fellas.” Which did not stop her from planting a soft kiss and playful nibble on the tip of each one before getting down to brass tacks. “We’re taking the Toy out this weekend, just the three of us with one passenger. I’ve mentioned the attorney I met at the Body Shop, Lyric Darden. She’s coming along.”

Neither of them had met her yet. Lys was looking forward to their reactions when that happened.

“It’s business, at least I hope so. It’s time to share some of what I’ve been thinking about the Toy. Ways to monetize her so we can literally and figuratively keep our heads above water. First things first. Dusty, Cody and I have discussed this. We’d like you to join the crew, permanently, as the Toy’s Captain.”

His expressive eyebrows arched as his dark eyes widened. He let a tiny grimace show.

“Season’s almost here, Skipper. Harry and Ronnie will be put in a bind.”

“That. Right there. That’s why I need you, why we do, Dusty. Loyalty is encouraged. To put your mind somewhat at ease, you said that itinerant crews show up during the busy times. I will make every effort to free you up to A) find someone to fill your shoes and B) to get them trained, presuming any of that’s necessary. I have no desire to screw your bosses, honey. Things will get busier for us; you’ll understand why in a moment, but it won’t happen overnight. Consider it, please.

“Going further, I’m going to stand up a business – actually, businesses, plural – based for the most part here on the boat. It’s a steppingstone toward some other things I’d like to do. There are already plans in the works to make Cody my co-owner. As one of the original ‘plank-holders’ Dusty, there will be considerable benefit to you as well. Over and above furthering your plans to pursue your nautical career. I don’t think I need to mention that the fringe benefits are terrific, do I?”

She sipped while her sparkly green eyes teased over the rim.

“Aside from what I said about Harry and Veronica, I’m good with it, Lysette. Thank you for considering me. Cody? You going to be able to handle me bossin’ you around?”

“How’s that any different from what you do now, Dusty?” He held out a fist to bump. “She may have been thinking of it, but I brought it up first. You’ve got your shit together, you’re motivated, you care for the Toy as much as we do, you’re a hell of an instructor. I just don’t see a downside unless absolute power corrupts absolutely, Cap’n Bligh.”

*****

Lyric stepped out of the Gator that Harry had taxied her to the Toy in. Lys waved from the railing.

“Thanks, Harry. Give Veronica my best. Then give her yours!”

He was laughing as he waved while driving off. Lysette watched their attorney-to-be as she goggled at the Toy for a moment.

“Come aboard, Lyric. I told you the Toy was more impressive in person!”

She was dressed in ‘Toy Casual’, as usual. Tiny cutoffs, unzipped with the waist band rolled down her hips over a peach bikini that performed magic on her improving suntan, barefoot, and wearing a midriff baring cropped tee. Lys was thrilled when she saw the reaction as Lyric reached the top of the boarding ramp. Although, it was hard to see what the object of her comment was aimed at, Lys or her Toy.

“My god. It’s like a fairy tale.” Lyric stepped out of her tall, peep-toe heels so she could put on the tennies she held in one hand. “Sorry, I don’t own a pair of deck shoes, Lysette.”

“Perfect. Don’t sweat the small stuff. Come on, I’ll show you around.”

Illysette was feeling a little out of sorts. She was usually fairly immune to anxiety but today was one of the rarities. It wasn’t on the menu, necessarily, but she was seriously considering coming out of the closet, so to speak. It amazed her to no end that Rumor Control here in the marina had not tumbled to the secrets she and the boys kept. Lys fully intended to bring Lyric up to speed. She just was not sure of how or when. The attorney had a pressing need to know, if they were going to work together.

In the back of her mind, she wondered how things would go if she and Cody ‘accidentally’ got caught being at least a little intimate, just to toe the door open a touch. There was sort of a way to back into things, too. Lys and Dusty could just as easily be the catalyst that got the conversation started. Or would it be better to just throw the barn doors open? And when? She needed to talk to the guys.

After showing Lyric around, grinning at the ooos and ahhhhs, Lys brought her to the cabin the attorney would have for the weekend.

“Make yourself at home, Counselor,” flipping on lights, pointing out the amenities. “The Toy has three VIP cabins if you include the Master in the count. Do you like aquariums?”

Without waiting for the answer, Lys dove onto the bed. After pulling a couple of plush pillows out of the way she asked Lyric to kill the lights for her. Ambient light came through the large free form window cunningly curved to resemble a dolphin bounding along. From the outside, the effect was even more pronounced. There were three such windows arranged on either side of the Toy. They made it appear that a small pod of the sleek aquatic critters were racing the boat when she was underway.

“Come here,” Lys said, patting the mattress next to her. That took Lyric by surprise. She hesitated only a moment, hiking her skirt higher on her thighs before crawling up next to Illysette. Not sure what to expect, her anxious grin turned into a full-blown, dazzling smile as Lysette drew back a lower curtain to reveal another window that gave a mostly below the surface view. Taking advantage of the shade and protection from seabirds an astonishing number of tropical fish schooled under the boat. It was like being in a submarine or something.

“Will you look at that?” Lyric breathed.

More than a few of the many kinds of fish, large and small, swam up to ogle the girls as they ogled them back. “Illysette, that’s incredible! If you can’t find me this weekend, I’ll be right here. Communing with Nature.”

Lys flopped on her back, looking at the ceiling where dancing, fluid reflections from the window played. All three of the VIP quarters had the same design feature. She often did the same in her own cabin. Now and again, a curious dolphin or two would peep in at her while they were underway as they cavorted alongside. Once, a surprise visit from a hitchhiking octopus. Jellies, schools of quick, silvery fish, sharks or ‘cudas in the near distance. It was thrilling and relaxing at the same time. One of these days, Lys planned to dedicate a cruise to do some whale watching.

“Enjoy the show. Freshen up if you’d like. No water restrictions, it’s not ‘Navy showers’ aboard the Toy. Get changed. Uniform of the Day is what I think of as ‘Toy Casual’,” she said, smoothing the tee shirt over her breasts as she kicked her bare feet in the air. Lys had the attorney’s full attention.

That was something she hadn’t considered. What if it was Lysette and Lyric who were discovered fooling around by the guys? There was no doubt, from their first meeting in the showers, and every subsequent meeting, that Lyric would be ok playing with her. Something to kick around. Lys scooted her butt across the mattress then stood up.

“Take your time. The crew and I need to get this beast untethered then put some deep water under the keel. Feel free to explore all you want. We may be on the bridge, up one deck and forward if you’d like to join us. There will be at least one of us there any time we’re underway. Mostly, we spend time on the fantail if we aren’t.” She pointed at the door of the stateroom. “Through the door then follow your nose aft.