THE NEXT DAY
"It's seven in the morning," Jack opened Toby's door to wake him but saw that no one was there. "Toby?" Jack looked around the house and then looked at CJ's bedroom door. "No way," Jack smirked to himself. He knocked slightly, but no answer. "I'm opening the door," Jack warned while opening slowly. "Toby?" Jack whispered while walking in. "Where is everyone?" Jack questioned when he saw no one in the room. "Toby? CJ?" Jack bellowed. "I'm taking a shower, if you two are not out here by the time I get out I'm leaving without you."
THE BARN
"CJ," Toby whispered in her ear. "CJ."
"Hmmm?" CJ moaned as she snuggled her head deeper into Toby's chest.
"By the look of my watch, it's after seven. Don't you have school?" Toby asked.
"No," CJ moaned. "It's not seven. It's your imagination."
"Not so much, no," Toby laughed. "Did you sleep well?" He smiled as she finally opened her eyes and looked at him.
"Not really," She smiled shyly. "Some guy kept me up most of the night."
"Bastard." Toby said flatly.
"No complaints on how he kept me up though," CJ sat up and rested her side against his.
"Was it was good?" Toby looked over. " 'Coz every guy you have sex with now will be compared to me in some way."
"I don't think you have anything to worry about," CJ kissed him lightly on the lips. "Jack's probably up."
"He is, I heard him bellowing," Toby mentioned.
"We're probably never going to see each other after today, are we?" CJ asked while getting dressed.
"Well, if you need help getting into Berkeley, you'll need my phone number," Toby smiled while getting dressed as well.
"True," CJ smiled.
"I can't
believe I slept with a senior in high school," Toby wrapped his
arms around CJ's waist. "I'm a perverted old man."
"Yes
you are," CJ laughed as she turned around and kissed him. "But
a cute one."
"Why thank you," Toby smiled.
"I'll make breakfast," CJ grabbed his hand as they walked back into the house.
"Good morning," Jack said playfully as Toby and CJ entered the kitchen. "I was beginning to worry about you two."
"Good morning Jackson, did you sleep well?" Toby asked with a grin.
"Probably better than you two," Jack smiled as CJ walked in and grabbed some bowls.
"I have coco puffs," CJ mentioned with a smile.
"CJ, that would be lovely," Jack nodded and helped her. "Molly's making us buy plane tickets back to DC, so we need to head to the airport after the speech." Jack mentioned.
"Thank God," Toby mumbled while eating.
"What's all this about?" CJ asked.
"Toby thinks I get us lost when we travel," Jack mentioned.
"You do," Toby said flatly.
"Toby promised to help me get into Berkeley when I graduate in the fall," CJ mentioned. "Can you make sure he keeps his promise?" CJ joked.
"I promise," Jack laughed. "Berkeley's a good school."
"Yes it is."
"Today's Thursday," Jack mentioned. "Shouldn't you be getting ready for school?"
"I'm going to the speech this morning and then going to my afternoon classes, but I can make sure you two get to the airport," CJ looked at Toby.
"That would be nice," Toby smiled.
"This is comical," Jack mumbled to himself as they all finished their breakfast.
9:00 A.M.
"This
guy's good," Jack mentioned as the Senator finished up his
speech. "Good speechwriters too."
"What's he babbling about?" CJ asked Toby.
"That why we're here. He starts work at the White House next week and he wanted to see some speeches before going in. He's going to be a speechwriter."
"For the president?" CJ asked shocked. "Why didn't you tell me?" She slapped Jack across the chest.
" 'Coz." Jack shrugged.
"Idiot," Toby laughed.
"That's so neat," CJ smiled. "Writing for the President must be a huge thrill."
"Damn straight," Jack smiled. "I'll be back, I'm going to introduce myself," Jack mentioned and took off.
"He's a good guy," CJ smiled as Toby turned around to face her.
"Strange," Toby mentioned.
"How long have you known him?"
"Since grade school. He was the guy always running for class President and I was the one writing the speech for him," Toby laughed. "Yet now he is working for the President as a speechwriter."
"Why not you?" CJ asked.
"I want to start small and work my way up, I think it will mean more that way. Besides, he's just a speechwriter, he'll be kissing my ass when I become Communications Director."
"You're sure of yourself, aren't you?" CJ smiled.
"Yes," Toby smiled. "Are you okay about last night?"
"Yes I am," CJ kissed him on the cheek. "I don't regret it."
"Good," Toby smiled. "Neither do I."
"Good," CJ played with his tie.
"Toby," Jack walked back up. "We should get going," Jack mentioned.
"Yeah,"
Toby nodded. "It's getting late."
"CJ," Lily
ran over. "Oh, hey guys!"
"Hi," Toby and Jack said together.
"CJ, Mr. Gerry wants us to ride with the Senator back to his office for a one on one for the paper," Lily mentioned. "Come on."
"Damn," CJ moaned.
"Big job there," Toby laughed as Lily took off, screaming for CJ to follow.
"So much for showing you guys to the airport," CJ moaned again.
"It's okay, I think we'll find our way," Jack smiled. "CJ, I want to thank you again for allowing us to stay at your home. It was very sweet of you," Jack kissed CJ on the cheek. "If you're ever in DC, call us."
"I sure will," CJ nodded as Jack took off for the car.
"Well, it was nice meeting you," Toby rubbed CJ's back. "I wrote my number and my address here for you," Toby handed her a piece of paper. "I would like to keep in touch."
"Me too," CJ smiled. "I would like that."
"Good," Toby smiled and kissed her gently on the lips. "Take care of yourself Claudia Jean," Toby whispered and walked over to the car and got in. "Good luck with everything."
"You too," CJ waved as Jack pulled away.
"Goodbye," CJ whispered to herself. She put the paper in her purse praying that this wasn't going to be the last time she sees him.
The End
