"This is a lovely house CJ," Jack looked around while he carried his bag in. "Where should I put my things?"
"The bedroom right down the hall," CJ pointed. "Last door on the right."
"Thank you," Jack smiled and took his bag down the hall.
"This is really nice of you to do this for us," Toby mentioned, tossing his bag on the couch.
"Well, you two don't seem like killers to me," CJ shrugged. "That, and I can scream very loud."
"Yeah," Toby laughed. "So, why is your family out of town?"
"Visiting some more family, they wanted me to go but told them I had a big test at school."
"Was that the test you skipped today?" Toby smirked.
"Yes," CJ said simply.
"Toby, she has a barn," Jack walked back out and pointed out the window. "Toby's never seen a barn."
"I have too," Toby glared at him. "Where's my room?"
"First door on the left. It's the one next to mine," CJ mentioned.
"Thanks," Toby smiled and walked down the hall.
"Jack, can I ask you a question?" CJ asked when Toby shut his door.
"Sure," Jack smiled while looking for the phone.
"Is Toby...You know."
"Married?" Jack finished.
"Yeah," CJ nodded.
"Nope, the man is as single as all getout."
"Really?" CJ grinned softly.
"Yep," Jack nodded. "CJ, do you mind if I use your phone. It's long distance."
"Sure,"
CJ shrugged. "I don't pay the phone bill."
"Excellent,"
Jack picked the phone up and walked outside.
THAT NIGHT
"She gave us a place to stay, and dinner," Jack smiled. "I think we should keep her."
"Thanks," CJ laughed sarcastically.
"I'm serious, this was a good dinner," Jack finished. "Mind if I.."
"The phone's over there," CJ pointed.
"Thanks," Jack quickly stood. "Goodnight."
"Goodnight," Toby waved as Jack ran down the hall and shut his bedroom door. "This was a great dinner."
"It's the only thing I know how to cook. You should feel honored, I only cook it for people I like," CJ took the three plates and put them in the sink.
"So, what does one do in Dayton Ohio to have fun?" Toby asked.
"Well, if you're over 21 you go to the nearest bar and get drunk. If you're under 21, you pray you don't get caught getting drunk at a party someone is throwing."
"That's fun," Toby smirked. "What do you do for fun?"
"I can't tell you," CJ smiled.
"Why?"
"You'll laugh."
"I promise I won't laugh," Toby said.
CJ gave him a small glance. "I like to take walks by the barn."
"Walks by the barn," Toby nodded. "See, now that sounds like fun." Toby stood and began to walk outside.
"Where are you going?" CJ stood.
"I
want to have some fun, so I'm taking a walk over by the barn. After
all, I've never seen a barn up close and personal."
"I'll
go with you," CJ smiled and followed him.
"Great," Toby smiled and shut the door when she walked out.
"Your name is Claudia Cregg," Toby mentioned. "Why are you called CJ and not CC?"
"My full name is Claudia Jean Cregg," CJ laughed.
"Well, now it makes sense. That's been bothering me all night," Toby joked.
"Can I ask you something?" CJ asked as they walked up to the barn.
"Sure," Toby smiled as he opened the door.
"How old are you?" CJ asked as she walked in.
"27," Toby answered as he walked in and then shut the barn door, "How old are you?"
"I just turned 19," CJ mentioned.
"So, you must be a senior in high school," Toby mentioned as he looked around. "This is a big barn."
"Yes it is," CJ smiled as they found some hay to sit on.
"You plan on going to College?" Toby asked, still amazed by the size of the barn.
"Yes, I really want to get into Berkeley," CJ mentioned. "I have the grades for it. I even have my essay written."
"Berkley's a good school, I know a few people there. Call me when you graduate and I'll see if I can't call in some favors," Toby smiled.
"That would be wonderful," CJ smiled back. "You're really sweet."
"Na, you just met me on a good day," Toby joked.
The two of them sat there in silence for a few moments, every once in a while looking over at each other and smiling.
"May I ask you another question?" Toby whispered.
"Sure," CJ nodded nervously.
"When
you get to the barn after your walk, what do you do next?"
"Well,
if I'm alone, I just enjoy the quiet time. If I'm with
someone."
"Like who?"
"My boyfriend," CJ shrugged. "We end up making out in the hay."
"Lucky guy," Toby smiled. "Where is he tonight?"
"I don't know," CJ shook her head. "Right now, I don't really care." She said, looking over at Toby.
"Why?" Toby asked, looking back at her.
"Because I'm here with you," CJ whispered as she started to lean in to kiss him, but he backed away.
"You don't want to do this," Toby shook his head.
"You study in mind reading as well?" CJ tilted her head and smiled. "I just wanted to kiss you."
"Kissing leads to other things," Toby waved his hands around.
"Why don't we just sit here and find out where it takes us," CJ mentioned and kissed Toby before he could respond. They sat there kissing for some time. Toby cupped her face with his hands as CJ rested her hands on his thighs.
"See," Toby said, trying to capture a breath. "Kissing may lead to other things that are floating around in my mind right now."
"Toby," CJ whispered.
"Yeah?"
"Shut up," CJ ordered as she kissed him again, more fiercely this time. They both fell off and landed in some more hay that was all scattered on the ground.
Toby pushed them to a more cushioned spot on the hay and began to unbutton CJ's shirt.
"Wait," CJ stopped and backed away a little.
"Good call," Toby nodded. "We shouldn't do this."
"Actually, that's not what I was going to say," CJ smiled at Toby's nervousness. "I want to do this, but there is something I need to let you know before we do."
"What?" Toby asked.
"I've never
really done this before," CJ mentioned.
"Never really done what?" Toby sat up quickly. "You said you and your boyfriend.."
"I make out with him sometimes. I never had sex with him." CJ mentioned.
"You're a virgin?" Toby slapped his head. "Now I can't do this."
"Why?" CJ glared.
"CJ, your first time should be something you remember. A special moment of some kind."
"God Toby, did you read that off a cereal box?" CJ joked.
"I'm serious CJ. Don't you want to wait for that special man and that special moment?"
"Toby, look into my eyes." CJ grabbed Toby's face and put it right in front of hers. "I want this, you are the guy and this is that place."
"Are you sure?" Toby asked again.
"Yes," CJ nodded and kissed him again. "Just don't disappoint me," She joked as she laid back down.
"Oh, I'll do my best," Toby smiled as he followed her down, kissing her.
TBC
