When We Meet Again.

Chapter 7: Amry

A week has passed since that rodeo. My ribs healed nicely and I was ready to rodeo in a few days. Alek had not come by for his truck yet but has texted me asking when would be good for me. I told him on Thursday after school. The rodeo last weekend went fairly well. I won all my events and did well in the bull riding. Although the bull did ram me with his horn. Luckily leaving me with just a nasty bruise and a large amount of discomfort. The pain is all gone now just leaving the bruising. I also met this guy Luke at that rodeo and we hit it off immediately. He was impressed with my bull ride. He was coming by after school to practice bull riding with me, Chief and J.B.

I finished my last period of school and went to my locker. I grabbed my bag and put all my homework in it. "Still good for me to pick my truck up after school?" A baritone voice pops up beside me. I nod without even looking at him and I crouch to pick a paper off the bottom of my locker. "Um, could you give me a ride?"I shrug, "I guess." I grab the paper off and scan the page as I hear a voice, "Why are you with her? After what she did to me?" Ugh, Dixie. I'm not in the mood for her. I shut and lock my locker before walking away. I just assume he had started a conversation with her. Suddenly Bad to the Bone plays, it's my ringtone. "Hey Chief, what's up? I respond after I hit accept. "Well," he drawls out in his country accent, "I am outside. Wanting to see the great female bull rider." he finishes, "Mhm, maybe you will get a glimpse of her. But I wouldn't get your hopes up though." I told him. His deep chuckles come through the phone. "Well I will be out in a few minutes." I tell him and hang up. I turn to see where Alek is and if he still was talking to Dixie. The next thing I know his arms are wrapped around me.

"You should probably be more careful, pretty girl. Or I might do better than just knocking you over." He teases, "Oh, really? What might that be?" I tease right back. "This." Then his lips are on mine. They softly caress mine as my arms wind around his neck. He breaks the kiss and gives me a quick peck before hugging me. "Now, I demand a piggy back ride." I tell him. He laughs while still hugging me. "Your wish is my command." As he crouches down in front of me. I gladly hop on. As I do I see Dixie angrily staring at us. He stands to his full height after holding onto my legs and we exit the school. I wave to Chief as Alek walks over to my truck. "You should probably let me down now." He turns his head and cocks an eyebrow. "Oh, really? Maybe after this."He turns his head around and pecks my lips. I slide off his back and turn him around. He looks at me and I push him against my truck. I rise to my tiptoes to kiss him. His one hand slides down to my belt loops and the other tangles in my hair. All of the kissing had me forgetting I was mad at him for the things he said to me. "I'm still mad at you. Just so you know." I murmur against his mouth.

He pulls away slightly, "I know. I am truly sorry. I didn't mean to say any of those things and I didn't mean them. I am not sure what came over me. I was just worried she actually was really hurt and worried I would get in trouble with her family for being there but not talking her down from the idea." I tilt my head, "You are forgiven but only if you kiss me again." He chuckles, "That won't be a problem." He kisses me again. "We should probably hit the road." He nods and I pull my keys off of my belt loops. I hit the button to unlock the truck and he opens the door for me. "I met this guy at the last rodeo I was at. He was really impressed with my bull riding. He asked me and I was going to answer but J.B popped up behind me and responded. They made a time for them to meet. For some reason, they made it at my place. Which is strange since I don't have any bulls at home. "Could we stop at my home first and pick up my sister?" I nod and he gives me the address, "My parents are overseas helping the unfortunate people over there. My aunt is there but only till four thirty." He elaborates.

We finally picked up his sister and headed to my ranch. When we arrived, J.B's big truck and trailer were parked there. Along with Chief's truck and parked not too farther away is what I assume is Luke's truck. They already started bucking bulls. Alek carries his little sister, Amora, from the backseat of my truck. "Want to see some horses, Amora?" Alek asks her as she makes grabby hands at me. "I think she wants you, Amry." I smile and set her on my hip. I take her into the barn and Alek follows, placing his hand on the small of my back. I show her the newest foal that was born and I ask Alek to take some pictures of Amora with the foal. After a few minutes, we headed outside. "Miss. Amry, what is going on over there?" Amora points to the corral. "That, honey, is something very dangerous." I look at Alek and he nods, directing me with the hand on my back to the corral. Luke was climbing on a bull. One J.B calls Dust Bowl. He is all white with black spots and blunt tip horns. He knows his job and performs it well. He is related to Bushwacker and Bruiser. He has good genetics behind him.

"Amry, want to ride one?" J.B calls over. I look at Alek before responding. He nods and I call back, "Sure, let me get my stuff." I ran to the house to get my stuff. I grab my stuff and prepare to ride the bull. J.B tells me more about this bull before I get on him. I managed to stay on him for eight seconds. He is a very good bucker that likes to twist and turn a lot.The rest of the afternoon goes well and Alek decides to stay for dinner. He said he was heading to the store to pick up the things he needed for dinner. Chief hung out for a while and left twenty minutes later. The next thing I know, my phone is ringing. "Chief, hi again." I greet. "Amry, you need to get to the hospital. I am on my way there with Alek." My eyes widened in shock and I grabbed Amora. I also collect her stuff and pile us into my truck. Making sure Amora is tucking in safely.

Luckily, I have his mother's number in my phone. I will have to call her once I get to the hospital. I get to the highway to head into town. As I round the curve, I slow down as flashing lights from the big fire trucks. As I am stopped at the detour route, Amora asks me, "Miss. Amry, is that bubba's truck?" I look back at Amora, "I'm not sure. I don't think it is bubba's truck. Other people have black trucks too, honey." I responded. The route has cleared out and I move forward. The trip passes in a blur and soon we are pulling into the hospital. I grab my stuff and Amora's stuff. I then go back to grab Amora from the backseat. "Why are we here, aunty?" I am not sure where that nickname came from, "Honey, everything is okay. Bubba just was being silly and got hurt. Which is why we are here." I sat her on the seat of the truck. "Ready to go see how bubba is?"

I grab our stuff and sit Amora on my hip. I called Chief and told him we were here. He meets us at the doors and leads us to Alek's room. "Wow, it is all so big, aunty." Little Amora comments as she snuggles more into my body. "It really is, Are you cold, sweetie?" Amora looks at me with her pretty green eyes, "A little bit." I asked the Chief to get her blanket out of my bag. When he does, I wrap it around her little body and cradle her to my body. "This is his room. He is currently getting a scan for any brain or skeletal damage." Chief whispers the last part in my ear. Around twenty minutes later they bring in Alek and Amora is sleeping on my chest. Luckily, I am already sitting by the area the bed will be in. "Are you Alek's fiancé?" I nod, "He has sustained no injuries excluding the scratches from the glass. He may have flashbacks and nightmares from the accident. He should have company frequently and not live on his own until he heals from any nightmares he might have. If he does, I recommend therapy. He should wake up in a couple hours. We put him under general anesthesia." The doctor informs and leaves the room. "I'm going to stay for a little bit." Chief says, "Could you run and get my phone charger? Also lock my house please." He nods and I give him my keys before heading out.

Amora sleeps soundly on my upper torso until she wakes. "Where's bubba?" She looks at me. "He's right next to us, honey." I point to him. "Why isn't he moving. Why are his eyes closed?" Her lower lip wobbles and tears form in her eyes. I gently grasp her face and move so she faces me, "Honey, he is fine. He is just sleeping right now. He will wake up soon. You should sleep some more." She looks at him then rests her head on my chest. Chief brings in my stuff and heads home. I rest my hand by Alek's on the bed and close my eyes.