Chapter 2
Since the boys had agreed to go with her to a Halloween party Charley had to help them get costumes. Of course, all three wanted to dress as James Bond at first but Charley decided to show them a movie or two before leaving. We have time… I already have my costume picked…she smiled to herself trying to imagine their reaction.
She played Indiana Jones, to which Vinnie speedily chose to dress Indy for Halloween before any of his bros had a chance. Throttle stayed with dressing as James Bond, asking Modo first if he minded.
"Go ahead bro. I've already got an idea for a costume," thinking back to the romance novels he'd seen in Charley's mom's room. He had seen one with a medieval pirate on the cover. Gotta aim to impress the ladies…
After
having gone out and picked up the stuff for them, Charley went back
to the garage to get herself changed for the party. She smiled when
she looked at the outfit that she'd thrown together. Trying to
imagine how they'd react… especially Modo.
She hadn't
wanted to say anything, but she had heard Modo say her name in his
sleep just as she'd opened the door to the scoreboard. The way he'd
said her name, in that deep rumbling voice made blood rush to her
cheeks and butterflies dance in her stomach… amidst other
places.
She had always found him to be a devastatingly good
looking mouse, with matching charm. His size made him that much more
stunning. There's
something about a guy who can tower over you with his height,
strength and dark sexy dangerous looks, and yet be as gentle as a new
born kitten…
She heard the sounds of approaching motorcycles and quickly
changed into her costume.
"Charley-girl! You ready?" Vinnie called from his bike. He looked in his rear-view mirror and smiled handsomely at his reflection. He used the hat he'd converted into a bike helmet when he went down in the pits to save his bros and the whip he'd taken from the pit boss.
"Pretty spiffy if I do say so myself,"
"That's the problem. You do say so… too often," Throttle pointed out and chuckled at the dirty look he got in return.
"I'm coming. Just give me a minute. It's a little hard to climb down the trap door in this outfit." I don't want you guys lookin' up my dress! She smiled at her reflection in her bedroom mirror and fixed the wings that she'd made. Pretty amazing what you can do with aluminum wiring and white feather boas. I hope this isn't too much. Besides, I dress up as a grease jockey all year long. Gotta try to look feminine at some point.
The
white silk spaghetti strap dress clung to her curves like a glove and
came up a few inches above her knees and had slits on either side.
She wore high heeled, closed toe sandals with white silk ribbons that
wrapped up her calves to just a few inches below her knees.
She
finished the costume with silvery/white sparkling eye shadow, rosy
cheeks, and frosty pink lip gloss. Looking in the mirror once more
she adjusting her gold pipe cleaner halo, shook out her hair which
she'd curled earlier, took a deep breath and walked over to the
trap in the floor leading to the garage. Into
the den of lions I go…
"I'm ready!"
Modo looked up into the trap in the ceiling, not seeing Charley and decided to save her the embarrassment and stepped directly under the trap.
"Jump Charley ma'am. I'll catch you," he put out his arms ready to catch her.
"Here
I come," Charley jumped down and let out a little yelp as she fell,
and let out a sigh of relief and
wrapped her arms around Modo's neck for support when she felt his
strong arms catch her. She blushed and hid her face in the fur on
Modo's chest at the sound of Vinnie and Throttle's wolf whistles
and Vinnie's comment of,
"Angel's do fall from above! Damn,
I hope they're all as hot as you babe,"
"Really stunning Charley-girl," Throttle had lowered his field specks to waggle his eye brows and wink at her. Charley laughed and held on tighter to Modo.
"Thanks for catchin' me big fella," when she got no response in return she looked up at him and all speech failed her when she saw his costume, and the way he was looking at her.
Modo
had an authentic looking pirate's captain hat on, a white dress
shirt he'd left mostly unbuttoned except for the bottom with
ruffles at the collar and cuffs. He completed the outfit with a
closely tailored men's navy blue dress jacket with tails, a pair of
tight black leather biker pants, and his tall black biker boots.
His
eye patch worked perfectly and gave him even more of a dark sex
appeal.
Holy Mother Mary… you must have been having one hell of a really
good day when you created this big hunk of mouse.
"Oh, sorry Charley ma'am," realizing that he was still holding her closely to his chest, Modo put her down like she was made of glass and kept his arm around her waist.
"It's
okay Modo," she reached up and pulled the front of his captain hat
forward playfully
and winked at him.
"Lookin' good big guy," Modo blushed,
cleared his throat, and pulled at the lapels his jacket… Sheesh…
it's getting hot in here…
"Nice costumes guys! I'm impressed…" she crossed her arms and looked them over,
"You guys are gonna make some girls very lucky tonight at the party," she looked at the clock on the wall and gestured to their bikes.
"We'd better get going. The party started five minutes ago." She was about to go get a coat when Throttle grabbed her wrist and stopped her.
"Vinnie and I will go. It's at the recreational center right?"
"Right. But…" Charley tried to reach for her coat again, "it's cold outside."
"Modo here will keep you warm babe," he pulled her over to Modo, who had a hint of a smile on his face.
"Let's go hot shot," Throttle gestured that he and Vinnie ride out,
"Bro!" Vinnie whined, "things are just starting to get good around here,"
"I said let's go Vincent,"
"Aw man! I always miss out on the good stuff,"
As
the two mice rode out, Modo took a step towards Charley and offered
her his jacket.
"You mind ridin' with me Charley ma'am? I
promise to behave and I will keep you warm. That is, if it's okay
with you," Modo looked shyly down at her and made to drape his
jacket on her shoulders. Charley smiled up into his gentle face and
closed jacket around herself taking in his musky masculine scent that
still lingered on it.
"I'd like that," he led her to li'l hoss and let her take the seat in front so she could sit sideways, while he climbed in back and reached around her to the handlebars.
Charley convinced him to take his jacket back; it gave her an excuse to wrap her arms around his waist, under the jacket. And with her halo on her head, she couldn't wear her helmet, fearing that she might crush it, giving her more of a reason to hold on tighter.
The drive to the recreational center was one of best rides he could ever remember. With Charley's soft supple body molded to his, it felt like they bodies were like two puzzle pieces, fitting together perfectly
"You look really beautiful tonight darlin'," Modo broke the silence with his deep voice resonating deep down into his chest. Charley felt the vibrations and snuggled closer.
"Thank
you," She looked up at him but couldn't see his face through his
visor. She smiled anyway feeling his eye trained on her. He ran his
hands through her hair and urged her to lay her head back on his
chest.
"We're almost there darlin',"
"Greasepit! Get in here!" Limburger eyed the vile of clear liquid and smiled.
"D'Uh yeah boss,"
"There's a Halloween event at the recreational center and I have a feeling those retched rodents will be there,"
"You wants me to pulverize 'em boss?" Greasepit scratched his head not understanding his boss' plan.
"No dear boy. Even if you tried, you're simply too incompetent to actually succeed, and so I had something a little more subtle in mind."
"D'Uh that's not fair boss. It's always three against one! Nows if that big one that speaks real stupid-like wasn't there, I'd say the odds would be even."
"That's exactly what I had in mind my boy. Now the plan is simple enough. Go to the festivities, and see if that grotesque giant is there. If he is, make sure to pour this vile of poison into his drink. That'll take care of our little setbacks."
"Right boss! Pour this into the rodent's drink. Got it!"
"Good… You had me worried for a moment... Now go!"