Shotgun Pretty

I drove those back roads like it was nothing. The winding and turning pavement like butter underneath my white Tahoe. I slowed down as I came up on a black iron gate. It was already open. I turned in and continued up to that parking spot. You know, the one that I usually parked in? I cut the engine as soon as I stopped. I looked up to the deck and saw a pair of eyes staring down at me in the dark night, only illuminated by the moon and stars. There was a bonfire in the distance, shadows dancing around against the trees. The sound of the peepers from the pond echoing through the woods. 

I hopped out of my SUV and shut the door, smiling as I continued to look right back at that pair of eyes. I pulled up my dark wash jean shorts. Fixing my choker, I started to go up the stairs. 

"Hey, girl." A tall figure rounded the corner.

"Hey, Kolby." I waved as he passed by with two drinks in his hand. Lauren smiling and waving from up on the hill by the fire. 

I walked up the wooden stairs of the deck and came to a stop as those eyes turned and looked at me.

"What took you so long?" The gruff voice growled, sending chills down my spine. 

"Had second thoughts..." I trailed off, smirking. 

"Second thoughts?"

"Yeah.... on what to wear to turn this really hot guy on at a bonfire tonight." 

"Oh yeah? And who might this guy be? Do I have to tell him that his girlfriend is making me all hot and bothered and fight him for it?" He walked closer towards me, peering at me under that damn black hat.

"I think you may be safe." I let out a small screech as he grabbed me and pulled me into him.

"Good, because I don't share well with others." His voice was low. He bent down and placed a kiss on my chapped pink lips. After a few seconds, he licked my bottom lip, asking for permission to let him in. He kissed me with fury, like we hadn't seen each other in an eternity. 

I pulled away, "Brantley." I whispered. 

"The fire will be there all night." He replied, walking backwards with my hands in his. I wanted to hesitate. Take a moment and think about what was going on here. But I thought about him licking my bottom lip for permission and I had let him in with no problem. It was time to let him in all the way. Emotionally, Mentally, and physically. Even though we had sex one other time, It was like the first time all over again. 

My emotions were everywhere, but I was here for it. I was ready to let it ride. To let him have all of me. And I did just that as I was saying his name a half hour later. No inhibitions. No overthinking. No anxiety or worry. Just Brantley and I. He was in the driver's seat of this relationship..... and I was sitting shotgun pretty.

Thank you, Thank you, Thank you to everyone who voted, shared, liked, sent love to this story! It has been about 6 years in the making and I am so happy at how it came out. I am even happier at the response you guys gave to it! It has inspired me! I have a few other stories I am working on..... look for TWO other Brantley stories... Tennessee Whiskey (finished) and Renegade (new!).... maybe even more!