Cruz and Lightning sat on the couch together, another night in watching some movie Cruz picked out over Lightning's account. It was nearing the end and the closest thing they had done was cuddle. Cruz thought it was odd. Lightning wasn't really making any moves again. It just was some side of Lightning she never saw before. A Lightning that seemed to not be interested in her physically.
So she had to make the first move. Okay, she could handle that. Cruz placed her hand on his knee. Lightning acted like he didn't even notice. That's okay. Cruz let her hand slowly glide up his thigh. He glanced down at her hand and fidgeted in his seat some. Good, she had his attention. Wait? Was he nervous? Cruz basically gripped his crotch with her entire hand. Slight pressure. Just to tease him. Lightning cleared his throat and then? Pushed her hand away. Cruz wasn't sure what was going on and just snapped "What's wrong with you!?" Lightning stared a moment."I don't want to rush this Cruz. I already told you that."
Cruz's brows lowered "Uh no. You said you didn't want to do anything until after you tell Sally really. You told her. So it's something else." she was mad. Lightning sighed and growled "Cruz.. Look I'm.. I'm just tired." Cruz glared. "All the time?" she asked. Lightning frowned a little and stared in those brown eyes. She wasn't asking for anything wild. She just wanted his affection. He sighed again then muttered "Come here.." He gently pulled her face close to his and kissed her gently. It was a really nice kiss. Cruz smiled a little. Finally! Some actual affection. They began opening their mouths more and letting the heat build up.
Cruz pushed her tongue into his mouth and immediately caressed his teeth first. Rubbing the tip of his tongue and did this sucking thing with his tongue that really was a turn on. Imagining if she was doing this to his tongue, holy crap what she might do below the belt was this crazy tease in the back of his mind. She smiled and giggled ever so slightly. Lightning pulled away confused. "What?" Lightning asked. He really wanted to know what that laugh was about.
Cruz wiped the little of drool or spit from the corner of her lips then explained "That scruffy facial hair of yours tickled me." "Sorry.. I'll shave it later." Lightning apologized. Cruz shook her head "Don't be." She grabbed each side of his face "I love this scruff. You look older but sexier with it. Let it grow a bit more. But not too much. I don't like the cave man look." Lightning snickered with a smile. Cruz was so funny. Just the way she talked was cute. "Shall we continue?" she asked. She was so cute. Lightning nodded a little and then they both leaned close. Their lips connecting again.
As they made out, Cruz began to rub up into Lightning's pants again, and again, he pushed her away. Cruz pulled away from the kiss, from him completely. "Alright now what?" she snapped. Lightning swallowed before answering "Just wait.. Please.." Cruz sighed. She shook her head. Hurt, embarrassed, a little angry and now freakin horny. "Come on. What's it gonna take? I want you. I want you inside me." She was almost pleading!
Lightning frowned. "Awe... You want me to be bad? So you can punish me hmm?" Cruz asked and assumed with a smile. More of assumed. Lightning shook his head and had to make sure "You sure you like all that? The rough stuff.. Because you don't have to and I don't want you to because of me." Cruz smiled and laughed "Ha! You may have been the one who introduced me to it, but I like it. I mean if we're being honest? Sometimes it's a little... Much.." Lightning nodded. He had heard that before. Cruz stood up in front of him.. "Should I strip down? Slowly?" she asked. Lightning grabbed her hips and explained "No. Don't. I'm sorry okay.. But.." He stood up and took her hands, standing nose to nose. "We have to take this slow.. I need you to trust me. You trust me? Right? he asked.
Cruz sighed but she did trust this man. "I love you. Of course I trust you Lightning..." Lightning smiled and kissed her cheek. "Good. Thank you." He released her and signed "Now, I could use a drink. You?" Cruz shrugged then nodded. "Great. Be right back." He was off. Cruz stood there alone for a moment. The movie was over now. She crossed her arms and stood there thinking.. Would Lightning ever get closer at this rate?...
Bobby knocked on Lightning's office door. The door was open. That's how Lightning knew it was Bobby. "Uh.. Hey.. Lightning.." Bobby greeted with a nervous smile. Lightning sighed and motioned for Bobby to come and sit. So Bobby did as he awkwardly continued "How you been? You know? sense the.. The party?.." Lightning glared a little but answered "Cruz took care of me." Bobby raised a brow. "Not like that!" Lightning snapped quick! Bobby nodded and then quietly asked "Did you uh.. Get up to your office?.." smiling awkwardly. Lightning nodded "I sent them away..". Bobby didn't really have much to say about that night.
"What are you doing here anyway?" Lightning asked. Bobby shrugged answering "We're friends.. Wanted to apologize. I shouldn't have started what I did with Cal like that.." Lightning shook his head and replied "Cal was right though. We aren't friends anymore." Bobby stared. It really hurt hearing that because Bobby himself, considered Lightning his best and closest friend. "As much as I want us to be friends, we're.. We're just not.. I'm pretty sure it's close to impossible." Lightning admitted. That hurt even more. Bobby glared snarling "I don't feel that way. We ARE friends. Best friends if anyone asked me!?"
Lightning frowned. "Bobby come on..."-"No! You come on! Put whatever it is that pisses you off about me and forget it! I don't want to lose your friendship. In fact!, I came here to ask you to be my best man, again!" Lightning stared at Bobby a moment. He rubbed his eyes, his head. "Bobby... Come on.. You really want to marry Heather?" Lightning asked. Bobby glared without answering. The glare was his answer. Lightning sighed again. "Sorry.. If you love her, great.. Um.." Lightning just stared. Did he want this friendship with Bobby. Yes. He would have to make an effort at least.
"Sure.. I'll do it. Are you inviting Cal though?" he asked. Bobby shook his head and this time assured "No Cal!. Promise my life on it! Only thing is I gotta get my car back from that nerd." Lightning rolled his eyes. That party was a disaster. Bobby sat there a moment before asking "You are so stressed. What's eatin you.?" Lightning rubbed his eyes as he leaned in his chair. "Is it a Chester thing?" Bobby asked. Lightning shook his head answering "Nah.. just.. Cruz and I are dating. For real this time." Bobby's eyed widened.
"Hypocrite." he muttered. Lightning glared and snapped "Cruz is young, but not Heather young." Bobby shrugged replying "Whatever. Anyway, how did Sally take it? Lord knows that woman's got eyes everywhere." Lightning shook his head answering "Pretty hard. She tried to hide it but.. I know her.. I.. I can't.. Sleep with her. Easily." Lightning admitted. Bobby raised a brow. "I know that's stupid. But.. I feel like I'm betraying Sally all over again. I.." He stopped. Bobby sighed. Lightning loved that stupid lawyer wife he had. "Well look man.. I'm here for you. Just call me or whatever. I gotta go on and help Heather with wedding stuff. I'll see you tomorrow for it than. Just whatever suit you got. It'll be fine." Lightning nodded "See you tomorrow Bobby.." Bobby nodded adding "Sally don't know what she is missin. Cruz really does adore you McQueen. I'd choose the one willing." and left...
Sheriff knocked lightly before walking into Cleo's office. "You wanted to see me?" he stated. Cleo stood and smiled as shw greeted "Yes! Sheriff, come. Sit down!" she pointed at the seat. Sheriff hesitated but walked over and sat down. Cleo smiled asking "Could you use a drink?" Sheriff watched Cleo pour herself a drink first then he shook his head and proudly explained "I have to keep myself vigilant. Duty calls." he joked. Cleo faked a laugh and sat down. "Yes I guess it does."
Sheriff and Cleo sat there. She sipped her drink. Sheriff still wasn't sure why the mayor wanted to see him. "You have worked as chief and sheriff a long time. Haven't you?" Cleo asked. Sheriff shrugged. "I like the job." he replied. Cleo nodded. "Hmm. Well.. Don't you ever grow tired? You know, most sheriffs your age are retired." Sheriff knew this already ofcourse. "How do you like Gage?" Cleo asked. Sheriff adjusted himself in his seat before answering "He's a good cop. A little jumpie." Cleo giggled at that.
"Glad to hear that though.." Cleo then took Sheriff's hands and softly explained "Because.. I'm puting Gage in charge now.. Of your department..." Sheriff yanked his hands away and cocked his head to the side, "You're firing me?" he asked. Cleo shrugged and corrected "More like.. Giving you a push into retirement. It is best. You're out dated a little Sheriff." Sheriff frowned. She had the ability to do this. "I need to work. What else would I do!?" he whined. Cleo sighed answering "Well.. Talk to Gage. As of now, he is sheriff and your commanding officer." Sheriff glanced back at the young rookie cop a moment. "He's a rookie!?" Sheriff snapped! Cleo raised a brow growling "So was Lightning."
Sheriff couldn't believe this! Cleo making some youngster in charge of him. Gage cleared his throat and spoke up "I'm sure the front office of the police department could use you if you need work." Sheriff's jaw dropped "The front desk!?.. Are ypu kiddin!?" he shouted. Cleo glared and scolded "I have the power to do this. You know that Sheriff. Gage is in charge. He says front desk. It's that or you can quit the department all together?" Sheriff frowned but gave Cleo a hard glare before getting up to leave. "Oh uhhhmmm." she exclaimed. Sheriff stopped and stared at her. Cleo tapped her desk and explained "The badge.. Please?" Sheriff glared and took it off and placed it on the desk and went ahead with his belt, weapon, etc. He turned to leave and but Gage stopped him with his hand physically.
"The cruiser." Gage reminded. Sheriff sighed and glared at the young man. But took the keys and handed it to the cop or now new Sheriff. Then he stomped out Cleo's office. You could almost guarantee Sally was gonna hear about this one...
Lightning's phone buzzed. He hoped it was technically Chester's email but it was just a text. Cruz.
Cruz
I wish you came with me to my race rhis weekend..
Lightning
I know. But my kids need me here plus Bobby asked me to be his best man.
Cruz
sounds fun.
Cruz
could send me a picture;)
Lightning
I don't do pictures.
Cruz
Oh really? You don't want a picture to prove how wet you make me?
Lightning
It would be wise not to.
Cruz
You are attracted to me? Right?
Lightning
Yes. Why would you ask that?
Cruz
Well.. We haven't done much of anything. I understand not wanting to make us start off just sex. But this is ridiculous.
Lightning
how?
Cruz
I want you to show me you want me.
Lightning
And sex is gonna show you that?
Cruz
It would help.
Lightning
I thought you trusted me?
Cruz
I do! But I want you..
Lightning
I'm sorry.
Cruz
If you are having.. Trouble? They make pilla for that sort of thing.
Lightning
I am fine! stop assuming I can't get up!
Cruz
Than fuck me!
Lightning
Real attractive...
Cruz
I don't understand? What am I doing wrong?
Lightning
I need to get back to work. I have to find a racer. Bye.
Lightning sighed and rubbed his head and eyes. So frusted. His phone buzzed again and he growled. He was getting so annoyed with Cruz! Oh.. It was Chester's email finally. He smiled. Sally. He just couldn't wait to see what she had written back.
Chester,
I would love for our email letters to continue! Please do! You brighten my day, trust me. How are things going than? With your wife? You don't think they will work out? That you two will work out? I'm sorry to hear that.. Sort of. I really am sorry for sort of being sorry. Sorry that sounded stupid.
You know, maybe we could do lunch? My ex has the kids tonight and then for the weekend. I could travel up or wherever I need to. If it's not too far.. I would absolutely love seeing you again. Just a friendly chat even. I miss you.
-Sally Carrera
Sally,
I wanna do that. Lunch. I can come to you. And as soon as possible! I would love to see you and chat. What times are you free?
-Chester Vitte