City to Sticks

Chapter Seventeen

17-Jake's P.O.V.

Holly was expected home today and I was nervous. When I'd agreed with Holly's mom about her attending her dad's wedding, I couldn't help but become nervous. What if Holly went back to Chicago and decided she wanted to stay there? I'd told her that I'd follow her to the city, but I honestly hoped it didn't come to that. I'd suffocate around all of those buildings and people. For Holly, I'd do it, but she was right to say that I'd be miserable.

I thought Holly was starting to like the farm life, but what if she wasn't? What if she would never like it? How could we possibly work out? I was a farm boy, end of story. I couldn't be a city guy, not forever anyway. I know I'd told her that I'd live in the city, for her, but deep down, I didn't know if I could. If she chose to go to school in the city and wanted me with her during her college years, I'd somehow find a way to survive it, but I didn't think I could do it forever.

I was mucking out the barn at the Triple H when I heard tires on gravel. Instinct told me that it was Holly. Would she come back only to tell me that she'd remembered how much she loved the city and didn't want to live here anymore? Moving slowly, I set my tools aside and took off my gloves, as I exited the barn. Holly stood in the middle of the driveway, looking around the farm and I felt hope flare. She had such love in her eyes as she glanced around the place, then she spotted me and a full grin split her face. She started running and I couldn't help it. I met her halfway, lifted her, and spun her around, as I kissed her senseless.

She squeezed me like she never wanted to let me go and that was good, because suddenly all my doubts lifted. I didn't know how our future would go, but I'd somehow find a way to make sure this girl never left me. I needed her too much.

I had no idea how long we stood, making out in her grandparent's driveway, when her mom cleared her throat. Reluctantly, I released Holly's lips and she turned to face her mom. Holly said, sounding sheepish, "Uh, hey mom."

"Do I get a hug or does Jake get them all?" Her mom asked, grinning.

Holly hurried over to her mom and they hugged, exchanging a short whispered conversation and I averted my eyes, suddenly feeling like I was intruding. When they were done, Holly's mom went back into the house and Holly moved toward me. I couldn't read her expression when she asked, "Do you have a lot of work left today?"

I shrugged, "Not really. Probably only about an hour's worth."

Holly grinned, "So can you put it off for a little bit, so you can take me to the waterfall."

I returned her grin, as I asked her, playfully, "I could possibly be persuaded to do that. What's in it for me?"

She dipped her voice as she said, "Well, I want you to take me to the waterfall, so that you can take me at the waterfall."

I swallowed passed the lump in my throat, grabbed her hand, and pulled her to my truck. She was giggling, but I was suddenly very serious. I needed this girl and I needed her now. We didn't speak as I drove. When we reached our destination the engine had barely been shut off when I was reaching for her. We made out, groping and pawing at each other, until the stupid steering wheel kept getting in my way. I growled and set her back on the seat. I then got out, reached behind the seat and came up with a blanket. I moved around the back of the truck, lowered the tailgate, and spread out the blanket, before I went to collect the love of my life. She eagerly reached for me and a moment later, I had her sitting on the blanket covered tailgate, while I stood between her legs.

I undressed her slowly, expecting her to protest that it was broad daylight, but she didn't. We were hidden in an alcove of trees and very few people came out this way, so the odds were low that we'd be interrupted. Thank God, because I needed this girl something fierce. As she lay, sprawled, naked in the sunshine, in the bed of my truck, I quickly peeled out of my own clothes, making sure to grab the condom out of my wallet and putting it on, before joining her.

Our hands roamed each other's bodies, before I situated myself accordingly and joined us together. Holly gasped and arched her back, as I pushed my way inside of her. She was pushing her breasts toward the sun, almost like she was begging it to caress her. Instead, I did the caressing. As I began to move my hips, grinding us together in a rhythm we seemed to both enjoy, I took one of her nipples into my mouth. I suckled and nibbled, causing her to cry out, moaning loudly. Thankfully we were far enough away from civilization that nobody would be able to hear her. It didn't seem to take long this time before her body stiffened and then began to quake from orgasm. I didn't let up, as I continued to drive us both crazy. It was during Holly's second orgasm of the day that I found my own release.

Laying in the sun, naked, with Holly, was the best thing in the whole world. I grinned and told her, "Another good thing to be said about country living...we could do this every day if we wanted."

Holly grinned back, "I'm going to hold you to that."

Feeling pretty confident, after the sex we'd just had, I asked, "So how was Chicago?"

Holly sighed, some of the light dimming from her eyes, "Dad and I made up, kind of. I still don't know what to think about Sheila, but I managed not to ruin their day. I'm still torn up with feelings like he's replacing me and mom, but I'm trying to let that go. I, um, saw my ex-boyfriend."

"You did?" I stiffened.

"He was at the wedding and approached me. God, Jake, I can't imagine what I ever saw in him. I mean, yes, he's good looking, but that's all he is. He's so superficial. I told him about you and he still propositioned me. I feel bad for his future wife. No way will he be able to remain faithful." She said, shaking her head, sadly.

"What do you mean he propositioned you?" I asked, with clenched jaw.

Holly grinned, "Jacob Larson, are you jealous? After I just basically told you that he's nothing but a tool. He wanted to drag me off somewhere more private. I left the reception after that and you'll never guess what I found in my old bedroom."

"It better not have been Kyle." I grumbled.

Holly smacked me on the chest, "Jake! I would never cheat on you. You know that, right?"

I nodded, "I trust you. I just don't trust the rest of the male population."

"Anyway, so I found a present from my dad. He gave me some girly shit, but he also gave me a check for fifty thousand dollars to spend on college or whatever." She said, excitedly.

I felt dread settle into the pit of my stomach, "He did?"

She nodded, but frowned, "Why aren't you excited about that?"

"So how soon do you leave?" I asked, coldly.

Holly's grin returned, "Hey Mr. Negative, maybe you should listen to my plan before you get all grumpy. I'm going to attend Seward Community College and get a Cosmetology degree. That money dad gave me will be enough to cover the tuition and be able to put a down payment on a building in Hugoton so I can open up my own salon after I graduate."

I blinked and stammered, stupidly, "Seward...Hugoton...salon...so you're not leaving?"

Holly shook her head, "No, I thought about it and I couldn't ask you to join me in a big city. Honestly, after going back to Chicago for just the weekend, I couldn't imagine moving back to a big city either. After being out here, in the open air, I'm addicted. It was hard for me to breathe in the city. I want to stay here, with you."

I felt so much love for her, in that moment, I thought my heart might burst. When I'd first seen her, in the too big muck boots, too large coat, and her nipples poking out of her shirt, I'd never dreamed we'd come this far. My eyes were suddenly drawn to her nipples, which were very much on display for all the world to see. Well, not all the world, but me, the sun, and the trees. I dipped my head and took one nipple between my teeth.

"Jake!" Holly gasped and grabbed my head. She didn't push me away, however. Instead, she dug her fingers into my hair and held me against her. I grinned against her delicate flesh and then proceeded to show her exactly how much I loved her, all over again.