Hell of A Storm (Twisters Tyler x OC)

Chapter 14 -Before I Do

This chapter took longer than I intended to write. I apologize for the wait. Moving past the movie I want to make sure I don't write anything out of character.

Additionally, I think I have one maybe two more chapters that I have planned for, depending on how long they get, but if you have any ideas for future chapters or snip-its of Tyler and Anna's life going forward, let me know :) I'd be happy to make short stories or chapters or add on's to include them.

The next chapter will get angsty I think, there's still a lot I think Tyler has to address with Anna about the whole El Reno thing. This angstyness will probably lead into something spicy... how spicy... I am still trying to decide, I don't want to do to much that it deters readers and catches them off guard, so it may be mild... like I said still working it out in my head.

The drive back to the farm was lighter than when I had gotten into Tyler's truck. My lips still tingled, my fingers brushing against them lightly, thinking back to the field. Everything around me seemed to want to pull me down with it, the pressure was too much, but then Tyler showed up and everything was lighter. After I had my tantrum in the middle of the field, screaming against the thunder... when I stood up and saw him looking at me, the past was just that, and Tyler was right there, right in front of me.

We kissed in the middle of the thunderstorm like it was the only thing that mattered. Despite the cold rain, held in his arms all I felt was warmth. I wasn't sure where it left us, when we broke apart, I wasn't sure what was going to happen, but for the first time in a long time, I was happy.

When we pulled back into the driveway of Cathy's farm, my parents' rental car was nowhere in sight and I instantly felt myself relax further into the leather seat, leaning my head back and closing my eyes. Tyler cut the engine of the truck, and I took a deep breath before taking off my seatbelt and opened the door stepping out into the cool night air. The sun had set behind the clouds and hills and the current storm, making it darker, lights in the barn and on the front porch were the only things illuminating the area.

Which made it easy to spot Boone sitting on the porch, his leg bouncing anxiously, with Lily and Kate standing behind him. The moment I exited the truck Boone was up and running towards me, worry and guilt were written all over his normally charismatic and excited face.

"Anna, I am so sorry." He said stopping in front of me, and hesitated when he got in front of me. Smiling, I stepped forward and wrapped my arms around him. I felt him relax against me and his arms wrap around me as he exhaled. "I had no idea..."

"Don't do that to yourself Boone." I shook my head pulling back continuing to smile and the man. "You didn't do anything wrong."

"I shouldn't have said..."

"How my parents see things, how they talk to me, that's not your fault." I said looking at Tyler as he passed by us and placed a comforting hand on Boone's shoulder, squeezing it before walking towards Kate and Lily on the porch.

"I said what I said because..." He stepped back and put his hand through his hair, before looking at me sheepishly, "because what you and Kate did, I know you don't believe you did anything, but I know you did, and it was amazing. I hope... I hope you decide to continue the research, and I'm there when it works...again."

"Thanks Boone." I smiled, reaching for his hand and giving it a squeeze. The guilt was still there, but it slowly morphed into a small smile, and he put his arm over my shoulder as we walked towards the house. Tyler was leaning on one of the support beams of the house with his arms crossed, an appreciative and tender smile on his face that made my cheeks warm. As we approached, I looked down at my feet, my breath catching in my throat, and my heart skipped a beat as he continued to watch us. Kate had gone inside, and Lily stood off to the side, raising an eyebrow at me before smirking and moving down towards us.