The parking lot where the dance was being held was getting full of cars, trucks, and even a few motorcycles. Austin pulled his truck into the row that had an available space. He got out and ran around to help Emery out so she wouldn’t trip getting out with her dress and heels on. The slide that she did down his body made him want to forget the dance and head straight over to what he had planned for later. They walked hand-in-hand to the entrance that had a line formed around the corner of the building.“Hey, guys.” Laney and Brandon had gotten to the club about fifteen minutes earlier. They’d seen Austin and Emery pull up and begin to walk to the back of the line. Laney had grabbed ahold of Austin’s jacket and pulled him along with Emery in line with them. Of course, that got her rude looks and comments from the people behind her but Laney just blew that off like she did with whatever most people said and did.The two couples gave their ti

“Um…well, I made us a reservation, but if you don’t want to we can go back to Brandon’s party.” He hoped that she wouldn’t say yes to the latter of proposals.Emery thought about her choices. This was a beautiful house and she could only imagine what it looked like on the inside. It was such a thoughtful and carefully thought-out plan, how could she say no? It wasn’t like she had to do anything tonight, but nothing was out of the possibility.“I think we should stay.” Emery saw Austin let out a breath of relief. He nodded his head okay, then got out to come around and help her out of the truck. They walked hand in hand to the front door.The chime of the door opening welcomed them as they stepped foot into the massive house. There was a white-haired, older lady seated at the desk as they went in. She looked up at them and smiled warmly at both of them.“Austin and Emery, correct?”

Emery lay there with Austin collapsed on top of her. She was still riding high on the thrill and feeling of what just occurred between them. Emery never thought in her life she would ever find anyone to bring her this much happiness and pleasure at one time. A tear trickled out of the corner of her eye and she tried to wipe it away before Austin noticed. As if he were on high alert, his eyes automatically met hers with a questioning look of concern.“What’s wrong?” Austin rolled off to the side. Maybe he’d placed too much weight on her after he collapsed from their intense moment or it could be that she was regretting what had happened between them. “Emery.” He wiped another single tear from her eye. “You have to tell me why you’re crying.”She was probably the only basket case who had ever cried after having sex with Austin Murray. Most girls would probably be up and ready to go for round two or three, but not Emer

“I hope you two had a nice stay.” The elderly caretaker of the bed and breakfast was seeing Austin and Emery out. She patted Emery on the shoulder. “Maybe I’ll have the pleasure of seeing you both again.”Emery smiled nicely at the grandmotherly type lady who was walking with them to Austin’s truck. “I would love that. You have a beautiful home and garden.”“Oh, thank you, dear. It was a pleasure to have the both of you.” The caretaker watched as the young man helped the dainty girl into the truck. He kissed her before he closed the door and said a final thank you to her as he walked past. It may have been many years ago that she had that type of love, but even in her old age she could appreciate and relate to the love that those two showed for each other.Austin and Emery drove back into town. He was taking his time as neither one was in any hurry to get back into their everyday normal routine of thing

The next few weeks flew by and before Emery and Austin knew it winter break was almost on top of them. Austin was walking down to the office to pick up an attendance sheet for the substitute teacher in his class when he saw Emery talking to the guidance counselor. He stalled for time and waited until he saw her coming out before he got what he needed.“Hey, what are you doing here?” He caught up to her before she had a chance to walk back up the stairs.“Austin.” Emery hadn’t seen him since earlier this morning and he was always a welcomed sight during the day. She gave him a big kiss and hug, then intertwined her arm with his. “I had a meeting with the guidance counselor.” She held up the packet that he’d given her.“What’s that for?” Austin walked with Emery up to the second floor and down the hallwaytoward her class.“These are the new classes that I signed up for.” She