This is an odd one but Simon Riley or John MacTavish camping in the smokies (specifically the smokies) with their partner who’s from the area? (Yes this is because I’m from the area 😭) I’m sorry if it’s a weird request I’ve read some of your other stuff and I loved it!
it's not a weird request! Though...it did mean i had to go search what is The Smokies, and then read a bunch of reviews of the trails and various photos just because I have never went camping or hicking, and I'm not from the US lol...I hope i did it justice?
The idea was yours, and it was obvious to any camper and hicker around. It isn't that Simon and Johnny weren't managing, they have gone through worse in missions, it's the fact they're outside in the summer instead of spending their much needed time off in their home.
Well, Simon was more like that, Johnny was thriving as much as you, even if he was having to be led by you most of the time. Simon and his brooding followed suit with his own backpack, even if he didn't really want to hike on his vacation, he did enjoy seeing you and Johhny on your elements, and he didn't really mind carrying the heavier stuff if he could stay back and watch you two laugh and admire the nature around.
"Okay, so the plan..we're going up the Middle Prong Trail to see the Indian Flats Falls, then we go further towards the Appalachian Trail and stay in.." you stop on a little elevation, turning toward your two boyfriends as they follow you. "the campsite 26, the Dripping Spring Mountain, then we trek back tomorrow"
Johnny playfully salutes you before pulling you closer and stealing a kiss. Simon just nods along to your plan, letting you lead since you're the one who's from the area, only stopping to also press and soft kiss to your lips before you turn and continue up the trail.
The next hours consist on you going ahead, warning Johnny of any slippery areas, taking photos of the wild flowers you encounter. Simon watches, and slowly, he forgets the annoyance over this whole idea; it's not hard when he sees the two people he most loves bathed in golden sunlight, smiling and calling his name, you show him a photo you took of the sun coming through the folliage and reflecting on the creek water, Johnny gives him and you little bouquets and a few wild flower, which you put behind you ear -- and convince Simon to put behind his ear too.
You feel free, and the fact you're the one leading right now, in your zone, it feels good, to share this with the other two. You take many photos, half of them of the nature and sights, the other half include Johnny laughing as he steps into the creek, the bright sun licking his skin, his shoes forgotten by the creek; Simon gazinf lovingly at small animals around the trail, which lead to a photo of him looking right at the camera -- at you -- with a flower on his ear and this soft, lovestruck look that has you melting a little.
You too take your turn going in the water; When you reach the Indian Flats Falls, you admire in awe the body of water, before taking off your shoes and stepping in, this time you and Johnny playfight a little, enjoying the cold water in the hot day, unaware of Simon, who is supposed to be taking care of your camera as you go in the water, is actually taking pictures of what he thinks must be the most beautiful sight he's ever seen -- you two laughing, glowing under the sun reflecting off the water.
You two eventually manage to pull Simon in too, who only gives in after a lot of kissing and pulling him by the hand. He hums at whatever you and Johnny yap about, too busy gazing at the two of you like the loving fool he is. It doesn't take much for the talking to quiet down and a comfortable silence to fill the space as you three sit by the fall, kissing and having a few snacks.
eventually you all reach the campsite. It is mostly empty, and you all take your time setting up camp. Lighting the fireplace and enjoying the sunset before eating your dinner. By the time the three of you finally cozy up to sleep in your tent, you have to scold many loose hands, reminding the two it's a public space. The two men grumble, but settle anyway, holding you between their warm bodies as you all hear the ever quiet of the space around you, a break from the noise all places of your lives have.
The next day, you all pack up and trek back. You're much less energized than yesterday; the way back is quieter, with a stream of comfortable chatting between the three as you get back to Simon's truck. The laughing is back when you three fill up the kitchen to make dinner together, a glass of wine open in the counter making it all that much loose. You shower and eat together, cuddled together in the living room.
"thanks for going camping with me"
you murmur after eating, Johnny attacking you with kisses and Simon nuzzling against your neck as soon as the words leave you.
"Aye, stop havering, bonnie" He smirks at you, kissing you just because "Was a baw time we had there, should thank you f' showing us"
"Wouldn't mind going there again, luv'. You look good when you're happy"
You don't have much time to be shy over their words, as you're being carried over to the bedroom soon after, both men ready to have a piece of you after humouring you the day prior.