The 8 Second Ride

To The Sky

Hey guys!!!! I am starting high school tomorrow and I am really nervous. I hope it goes good. Football season started and I am really excited to see if my school will go to state or not.

Jason's POV-

"Clara where is the hell did you put my bull rope and pants?" I walk out of the locker room in my underwear.

"I didn't take them and go get some pants on." she laughs and walks away.

"Damnit I know you took my pants!!!! Now give them back!!!!" she turns around and smiles.

"I don't know if I should, I like your wrangler butt. The view is nice." she smiles and throws me my pants.

"I know you like it but not everyone does." I smirk but pull them on and grab my chaps.

I run towards her and grab her from behind. I lift her up and twirl her around.

"Why are you always so mischevious?" I kiss the back of her neck.

She shivers against my touch. She leans against me and sighs.

"Jason we have to go and practice. We can finish this later." she pulls away and walks towards the pens.

I groan in frustration and follow her. She is getting on her bull when I get to the chute. There are a few greenhorns leaning against the fences.

"Luke!" I slap him on the back.

"Jason, how's Clara doin'?" he shakes my and.

"I've only seen her ride once, but she is really good at running the barrel. She trained her horses herself too. I think I got pretty lucky to get her." I smile.

I look over at the pen and Clara lands on her feet. Again all the green horns are in awe when she takes off her helmet.

I start getting ready for my ride and when I have my bull rope pulled and wrapped around my hand I nod to the gate operator. He pulls the  gate open and the bull jumps out going to the left. I ride for the eight seconds and jump off landing on my chest. I hear a crack and wince in pain. I put my arm across my chest and lay on the ground. I am pretty sure I broke a couple ribs. The bull fighters get the bull back into the chute and Clara runs over to me. 

"Jason are you okay?" she says.

"I'm fine, I think I just broke a few ribs. Can you help me up?" she nods and puts her hands around my shoulders.

I manage to get out of the arena and to the medical room. Clara leaves to get my stuff so she can take me to the doctor. The doctor clears me and gives me pain meds.

"Clara we have to talk." I say while leaning my head back against the seat. At the doctor I realized that I can't let her ride bulls anymore because of the risk of her getting hurt again or even getting killed. 

"What do we need to talk about?" she turns into my driveway and pulls up to the house.

"I don't want you riding bulls anymore." she parks the truck and doesn't say anything.

"I will ride bulls and you can't stop me." she says turning to face me.

"There is too much of a risk of you getting hurt or killed. I almost lost you already and that can't happen again." I raise my voice a little bit.

"Last time wasn't because of bull riding, it was because of my stupid ex boyfriend. Bull riding is what made my life feel complete. You aren't taking that away!" she yells and gets out of truck.

"If you get hurt I will blame myself for it!" I slowly slide out of the truck.

"It's my choose to do it. I was going to start riding bareback broncs to, but I am guessing you don't want me to do that either!" she walks up to the house.

I hear her yell and a few minutes later Jo comes out with a scowl on her face. She helps me into the house and walks right back out the door. I am guessing she went to take Clara home.

Damnit I really messed up with Clara but I don't want to see her get hurt or loss her.