"We're gonna take off for the day, is that okay with y'all?"
"Of course dear. Just be back in time for dinner."
"Will do Gran. See ya a little bit later Grandpa."
They both waved us off as we went running out the back door and straight up that hill to our spot. I took off faster than Madison, as I playfully teased him about how there was no way he was gonna catch me. Apparently, I hadn't taken into consideration that he practically ran laps everyday of his life for baseball, because he was on my heels within seconds. Just as I felt his hand graze my backside, I faked to the right, but took off running in the left direction. It threw him off just enough that I made it safely to the side of the shed before he did.
"Not so fast now that you quit baseball, huh?"
"I think you underestimate me just a little too much for my liking darlin'."
"Is that so?" I was playing coy. I had my hands behind my ass pressed against the warm metal of the shed waiting for him to make his move. He didn't fail either.
His hands slid up my exposed midriff until they came to rest on each breast. My body instantly reacted and I wanted to reach out and touch him, but I wouldn't let him have the satisfaction of knowing I was that easy when it came to him.
His fingers rubbed and pinched my hardened nipples, making my heat respond with desire. I squeezed my legs shut trying to prolong the inevitable. If he kept at what he was doin', I would be coming in a matter of seconds. His deft fingers slid around my back and under the thin fabric of my bra, unlatching it with just one finger. I let out a small moan as I arched my breasts into his chest. I watched his every move, as he moved his hands all across my upper body. I still hadn't moved my hands from their position from behind me and I could tell that he wanted me to touch him, just as much as I wanted to.
His lips worked their way down my neck and then across my collarbone leaving a trail of moisture in their wake. It was taking everything in me not to reach down and unbutton his pants and take him into my hands. His frustration began to show as he reached for the waistband of my shorts. When he looked up at me, I could tell exactly what he wanted me to say and at this point I was willing to beg, if need be.
"Take me Madison, here, now."
"Are you sure?"
I reassured him with my mouth, as I crashed my lips down onto his. He instantly granted my tongue access to the depths of his mouth and I found myself getting lost in his kiss. My breathing had become rapid and I couldn't hold back any longer. I let my hand fall to the top button of his jeans and unbuttoned them within seconds. I pushed my hand down the front of his boxer briefs and wrapped it tightly around his length. With just a few strokes, I could feel him trembling beneath my touch. His breathing was fast and it caressed my skin like a warm breeze.
His hands dipped below my ass, pulling my legs up and around his waist. As my back was pressed firmly against the shed, he pulled my shorts forward enough to pull my thin panties to the side. Without warning, he was pushing inside of me and I let out a loud pleasurable moan. His lips came back down on mine as he thrust inside me deeper. The contact was never broken as he pushed himself as deep as my body would allow one last time. My body stretched to accept his wide girth and a few seconds later, I found my release right along with him.
His forehead was pushed against mine as we both tried to catch our breath. Something had changed since the last time we had been together. This time our sex had turned into something more, into love, and I never wanted it to end. If I died today, I would die one happy girl, knowing that the man I intended on spending the rest of my life with, felt the exact same way.
Chapter 25
Madison
The next couple of days passed by quickly and before I knew it, the day of our last show before the music festival was upon us. Cami had been staying with Kayla since she had come into town late Friday night and I had only talked to her on the phone. Knowing that she would be there tonight with me, meant the world to me. I honestly didn't think that I would be able to go on stage unless she was there in the crowd watching and cheering me on.
Glenn and I had ridden up with Braden and Bryce earlier in the day to set up and the anticipation of seeing her was nearly killing me. I glanced out the curtain one more time, searching for her in the massive crowd of people.
"I can't find her."
"Don't worry, she will be here. I just talked to Cami and she said they were almost here. You need to chill."
I paced back and forth waiting for her to show up. I needed to see her before I went on and I was nervous as hell, knowing what I was about to do. I had never been nervous before about performing, so everything I was feeling was all foreign to me. Glenn tried his best to keep me calm, but every time he tried to help, it only made things worse. I was on edge and it so wasn't like me. I reached for the curtain again when a small hand pulled my arm back. When I turned and caught sight of her, my heart melted and my body instantaneously relaxed.
"What the hell took you so long?"
She let out a small laugh, "you a little nervous cowboy?"
"Not now." I pulled her into me and placed a kiss to those, oh so inviting lips.
"Sorry, we got stuck behind an accident on the freeway. But I'm here now, so just relax and have a good show." She stood up on her toes and kissed me deeply. "I love you Madison."
"I love you too, Kayla."
****
We were coming up on our last song of the night, and I was itching to do what I had planned for my special girl. I knew that what I was about to do would totally ruin my hard ass reputation, but when it came to Kayla, I didn't care if I looked like the biggest pussy in the world.
"We just want to thank y'all for comin' out tonight and hope to see y'all at the Midnight Music Festival next month in Dallas. With this last song, I want to dedicate it to my future wife, Kayla Anne James. Without her, I would be nothing but a shell of a man. Kayla, I love you!" I shouted the last line into the microphone as loud as I could and the crowd roared in approval. Everyone was clapping and hollering and searching for the girl who I had just called out. "Maybe if y'all shout loud enough, my girl will join me up here on stage."
I caught sight of Kayla in the crowd of bodies and saw the sheer look of horror and embarrassment on her face. "Kayla get your fine ass up here before I come out there and drag ya up here myself." She stood frozen in place, shaking her head frantically. I nodded back at her and waved her up towards me. It was beginning to look like I was goin' to have to go fetch her myself, when Bryan, the bouncer from the bar in town, scooped her up in his arms and pushed his way through the crowd. When he got to the edge of the stage, I reached out and took her in my arms. I gave Bryan a head nod and he disappeared back into the sea of sweaty bodies.
"What the hell are you doing Madison? I'm going to kill you when we get home, I hope you know that."
"No you won't pretty girl." I kissed her on the tip of her nose and placed her on the stool next to the microphone stand. I hushed the crowd down a bit before Glenn and Bryce began playing the song I had written especially for Kayla. I ran my hand down her cheek and then clutched the mic in my other one.
"There once was a time when I never thought I would find you. I sought you out through time and pain. Never in a million years did I ever think a girl like you would have my name."
I could see the tears welling up behind her eyes as I continued my serenade. When I got to the chorus, Kayla's face lit up like the Fourth of July.
"Pretty girl you walked my way, and the only words I could think to say were that I love you, I need you and want you in my life. Pretty girl don't ever doubt, one day you'll be my wife."
And just like that, the tears started falling down her face. I reached out for her hand and without hesitation she stood at my side. The entire room of people ceased to exist, and it was only Kayla and myself on stage. When the song came to the end, I looked deep into those sky blue eyes and sealed my lips against hers. The guys carried out the rest of the song
without lyrics and eventually the echo of the cheers and clapping brought us back to the present moment.
"I love you, Kayla James."
After the show ended, we had more than the usual amount of people waiting to meet all of us and ask what day we would be playing at the festival next month. Kayla never left my side and my hand never let go of hers. We made our way through the small crowd of people left, until we were finally outside. The cool night air, brushed across my heated skin as I turned quickly to wrap Kayla up in my arms.
"Did you like the show pretty girl?"
"Absolutely. I can't believe you did that Madison. You are absolutely amazing. How did I get so lucky?"
"Well I can be quite amazing. I am quite a catch, aren't I?" I laughed against her neck before placing feather like kisses all down it.
"Someone's a little cocky."
"You would know." She slapped my shoulder and I kissed her gently before placing her back down on the ground. "You ready to go?"
"I thought I was leaving with Cami?"
"Nope, I have something else planned for the rest of tonight. Don't worry, I'll get you home safely."
I grabbed her hand and pulled her behind me as we half ran to my truck around the side of the building. I had enlisted the help of Joey, of all people, to bring my truck up before the show was over so I could take Kayla out for the rest of the night. I boosted her up in the cab, ran around the front, and sped out of the parking lot. Twenty minutes later, we were pulling up to a small bed and breakfast right outside of town. I gathered the small over night bag I had Cami pack for Kayla and then collected her. I could feel her hand shaking in mine and I gave it a small reassuring squeeze.
"You nervous?"
"A little bit." She whispered.
I stopped right outside of the entrance to the place and turned her so she was facing me. I cradled her face in my hands and looked her right in the eyes. "What's wrong, Darlin'?"
"I'm just nervous."
"Why would you be nervous with me?"
"It's going to sound stupid."
"Baby, nothin' you could say would be stupid. Tell me what's bothering you."
"It’s the first time we are going to be together, alone, like not in my house or out at our spot."
A small chuckle escaped, but I quickly choked it down not wanting her to feel even more nervous than she already was. "Pretty girl, it's just me. You know me. If at any time you wanna leave we can go."
"No, I want to be here with you. I promise."
I pressed my lips against hers and pulled her along with me inside, to check in. After I got the key to the room, we made our way over to the stairs and I scooped her up and carried her the rest of the way. I was bound and determined to make this night one of the most memorable nights of her life.
As I was about to turn the key in the knob, Kayla's hand reached out and stopped me. "You're not proposing are you?"
I was taken back by her reaction to the night. Not that I hadn't thought of askin' her to be my wife, but I definitely thought it was way too soon for all of that. But now I was questioning whether or not that was somethin' she wanted, ever. "Would it be a bad thing if I was?"
She sucked in a strangled breath and I could tell the topic of conversation was makin' her a bit uncomfortable. "No, that's not what I meant. I just, don't you, I mean it's just too soon don't you think? Don't get me wrong, I know I want to marry you, I just don't think now is the right time to get engaged."
"Kayla, take a deep breath. I’m not proposing. I'm not sayin' that I never will, because trust me I will, but no, not tonight."
I felt her tense body relax beneath my hands. "You okay now?"
"Yes."
"Okay, now can we go inside?"
"Yes, please."
Chapter 26
Kayla
The door swung open, exposing a small room filled with pink and white tea-lights illuminating the small space. In the center of the room, sat a giant all white king sized bed with pink rose petals scattered across it, making a trail all the way to the doorway. I turned to look at Madison and couldn't help but notice the sense of pride beaming across his face. He had outdone himself that was for sure. As much as I had enjoyed our little romps out on the land, this was something I had longed for since the first time we had slept together.
"You did all of this yourself?"
"You doubt my mad romancing skills?"
"No, not at all. I know you have mad skills." I winked up at him and slipped my hand into his. And as Madison led me into the most amazing dream, I thanked my lucky stars for bringing this wonderful man into my life, just when I needed him the most.
****
I sat in the passenger seat of Madison's truck beaming from ear to ear. Last night had been far more than I could have ever imagined. Madison had been gentle and rough when I asked for it, and I fell asleep tucked tightly against him.
His hand slid down my thigh and I let out a small moan, as I picked my head up off of his shoulder. "How ya feelin'' this mornin'?"
"Amazing. You?"
"Beyond words." He quickly kissed my cheek and then focused back on the road.
I wasn't quite sure how he had gotten permission from my grandparents to let me stay out all night, but at this point I didn't quite care. I sat gazing out the passenger window as the fall foliage whipped past us. The different shades of orange and red were mesmerizing. When we pulled up at the end of my drive, I let out a small sigh. I wasn't ready to let go of him, or of this feeling. I wanted to spend every second of every day with him, but I knew he was itchin' to get home and check on his grandfather. I think that's what I loved about Madison the most. He was always taking care of everyone else and he rarely put himself first.
"This is the end of the road pretty girl. I'll see ya soon though, I promise."
I smiled up at his gorgeous face and pressed my lips firmly against his. "See ya soon."
I hopped down out of the truck and ran the rest of the way to the front door. I turned and gave a wave just as I walked inside. The house was quiet and it didn't sound like anyone was home. Then I remembered, that I wasn't even sure if Cami had come back to my house last night. I had been so wrapped up in where I was going with Madison, that I hadn't even thought to call her. Although I'm sure he had filled her in on his plans, I still was worried whether or not she had made it home or not.
"Cam?" I shouted up the stairs as I deposited my overnight bag at the bottom of the staircase.
"I'm upstairs."
I took the steps two at a time, not wasting a single minute getting to my best friend to tell her all about my night. When I reached the landing just outside of my bedroom door, I stopped short when I heard the faint voices of my grandparents in the other room.
"How could you have not told me? I can't believe you. Why would you keep this a secret from me? I can't look at you right now, you need to leave."
I wasn't sure who my grandmomma was yellin' at but I high tailed it into my room before I could find out. I quietly closed the door in place and then turned and jumped on my bed where Cami sat.
"So, how was your night?" I asked.
"Not as good as yours, I imagine. How was it?"
"Oh Cam, it was amazing. I don't know where this boy came from, but I'm so not giving him back."
"I could have guessed that." She chuckled. "Bad news girly, I have to head home soon. I wasn't sure when you would be home so I called Glenn to get a ride to the airport. I hope that's okay."
"Of course. But why do you have to leave a day early?"
"My mom is making me go to this thing. It was last minute, so I kind of don't have a choice. I'm sorry, hun. But I'll be back in three weeks for the festival. Glenn is so excited he can barely think of anything else, literally."
"It's gonna be amazing. I just know they're gonna do great." I caught the forlorn look on Cami's face and then it dawned on me where exactly her mother was making her go. "So you’re going, huh?"
"Yeah. Please don
't hate me. My mom doesn't know everything that has happened over the years. They were friends at one point and I guess she feels like she needs to say her last goodbyes. Are you mad?"
"Of course not."
"Kay, are you sure you don't want to come back with me? I'm sure your grandparents would understand."
I kept my head down and started picking at a loose string on my comforter. "I can't Cami. I know how it must look, but I really don't feel like I should be there."
Her hand stopped mine from fidgeting. "I completely understand. You never have to explain yourself to me, you know that? I'm gonna miss you."
She pulled me into a strong hug and I pulled back before my tears had a chance to betray me. "I promise, I'll make it out to visit you sooner rather than later, now that, well now that it's safe."
"Sounds good. Okay well, I'm outta here missy. Take care of yourself love and I'll text ya as soon as I land."
"Sounds good. Love ya."
"Love you too."
I sat in the quiet confines of my room for quite a while after Cami took off. I didn't have much to do, so I just laid on my bed listening to music. I must've drifted off to sleep at some point, because when I opened my eyes darkness had taken over the night sky and my room.
I checked my phone, noticing that Madison hadn't called or texted me the whole day and I began to get a little worried. It wasn't like him to not at least send a text sayin' hi. I sent a quick text to him and made my way downstairs. The house was still quiet and my grandparents were nowhere to be seen. I quickly dialed my grandmomma's cell phone, luckily she answered after the first ring.
"Where are y'all at?"
"Why don't ya head on down to the Raine's place dear." My grandmomma sounded like she had been cryin'. I tugged my shoes on and made my way out back.
"Is everything okay?"
"Yes honey. Just come on over."
"Okay, I'll be there shortly."
I made my way up over the hill and caught the glimpse of a dark shadow just beyond the willow tree. My heart instinctively leapt into my throat and I found myself having a hard time catching my breath. When Madison's shadowed figure came into view, I let out the air I was holding, realizing that I no longer had anything to worry about. I reached out and touched his elbow and he practically jumped a foot in the air.
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