My sister and uncle led Dancer into the barn while I closed up the trailer. I turned around and smacked straight into Kyle's chest. I squeaked in surprise and he chuckled.
"Its not funny!" I pouted.
"Yes it is." he argues.
"Not." I argue back.
"Whatever you say." he says, pulling me into a hug.
I squeeze him as hard as I can and pull away. He wraps his arm around my waist and pulls me closer to him. We walk over to the paddock and stand at the fence until Sunny trots up to us. Kyle climbs onto her back and pulls me on behind me.
He clucks her into the slowest canter she can manage. I let out a small laugh as I feel the wind blow through my hair causing it to whip my face. I squeeze with my legs and put my arms out to the side and pretend that I'm flying. Kyle kicks Sunny into a gallop and we gallop around the paddock.
Clara's POV
As me and my newly discovered uncle walk out of the barn, I hear my sister's laughter ring out from the paddock. I round the corner and see my sister with her arms out to the side as Kyle kicks Sunny into a gallop. Marie giggles again and my Uncle walks to the fence.
"Who's that?" he asks, annoyance and disapproval clear in his voice.
"Kyle. Marie's boyfriend." I answer amused.
"Huh." he grunts, annoyed.
"Relax. He's a good kid and he's really nice." I laugh.
He just nods and watches as Sunny is slowed to a stop and Kyle slides off. He catches Marie by the waist as she slides down and once she's on the ground she quickly kisses him. They are just two silhouettes as the sun sinks lower into the sky. I smile sadly as I think back to when she was six. She was the perfect image of innocence and now she's gone and grown up on me.
Marie's POV
I leaned into Kyle's chest as we sit down in the field with Sunny grazing near by. We sit and relax for a few minutes before we decide to head back to the barn. I whistle to Sunny who picks up her head and trotts over to us. Kyle launches onto her back and yanks me up after him.
"Do you want to go to dinner tonight?" He asks before he nudges Sunny into a nice smooth canter.
"Sure." I say, and stretch my arms out to my sides.
We soon near the fence and I wrap my arms around his waist. We pull to a stop at the gate and he slips off, catching me as I follow suit. He kisses the top of my head before I notice my sister and uncle standing at the fence next to the gate. I blush a deep shade of red and a small embarrassed smile forms over my face.
"Oh don't mind us. Continue along your way." my sister teases.
"Oh shut up, half wit cow pie." I shoot back.
"Hey!" She laughs when I smack her arm with a lead rope playfully as we walk by.
"Oops. It slipped." I shrug and laugh.
"Yeah right." she says back.
I turn back towards the barn but before I can take a step, I'm soaked from behind. Cold and soaked, I grab a water buket and turn to my sister. Throwing the water on her, I drop the bucket and dash to the house as fast as I can.
"I'm gonna get you!" she yells, laughing.
"No your not!" I laugh back.
I run inside the house and slam the door before she can react. A dash up the stairs and into my room, locking the door. Grabbing a white and light pink dress from my closet, I pull off my clothes and slip on the dress. It falls about mid thigh and is just a casual summer dress. Perfect for dinner. I slip on some white flip flops and brush out my soft curls. My hair hangs down and sways as I walk down the stairs.
"Where are you going?" I turn around and face my mom.
"Kyle and I are going to dinner. That's okay, right?" I ask hopefully.
"I guess. Just be home by curfew." she smiles.
"I will be. I promise." I give her a hug goodbye and jog back to the barn. Clara and my uncle are in the indoor arena when I walk to Kyle. He smiles and grabs ahold of my hand before we start towards the truck.
"You look beautiful." he smiles as he opens the door.
"Thanks. you don't look too bad yourself." I tease.
"Yeah right. I'm in my stable clothes."
he says back.
"We can stop at your house then. You can change and then we can go." I say back.
"Are you sure?"
"Yes. Now let's get going." I laugh.
He starts the truck and pulls away towards his house. My nerves are almost shot by the time we get to his house. He parks the truck and gets out. He comes over to my side and opens my door. Surprised, I slip out of the truck and he laces his hand in mine.
I suck in a breath and hold it as he opens the door. I freeze for a moment before he gently pulls me into the house. My nerves are in a frenzy and I get more and more tense with every second passing. Kyle must have noticed because a few seconds before we enter the kitchen, he gently squeezes my hand.
We walk into the kitchen and see his mother cooking spaghetti on the stove. She's humming quietly as she works, clearly enjoying herself. She turns around and surprise flashes over her features for no more than a half a second before a silly grin takes up her entire face.
Oh boy. Here we go. I think to myself before sighing quietly.
Oh my god. I'm so sorry for not updating! I have been so busy with my horseback riding lessons and school that I just haven't had the time! :( I also have been dealing with trying to find my iPod. someone stole it out of my bag during third period last Friday. :/ Jerks. Anyway, I'm really sorry for the short chapter and the long wait. I will try to update as soon as I can. However, my updates will be more frequent after the next two weeks are over because I only have two weeks left of school!!!! :D Thank you for bearing with me! Love you all!
~Kassie <3
