Rory called the next day and the day after that. On Saturday he picked her
up for a surprise afternoon. He would only tell her not to dress up.
Jerrica woke early to shower and dress. She chose a pair of blue jeans, a
white t-shirt and a blue sweater. Her blond hair hung freely around her
face. The doorbell rang as she was finishing tying her sneakers. She ran
down the stairs and pulled the door open to find Rory standing before her.
Again her breath caught. He was dressed in blue jeans and a grey sweater.
He smiled.
"Are we going to play this game again?" he asked playfully.
"Oh, no. I mean, do you want to come in or go?" Jerrica asked.
"Let's go. I have a big day planned." Rory said as he walked Jerrica to his car.
They drove for about a half hour. The whole while they talked, laughed, and listened to the radio. Jerrica got curious as the Rory turned the car onto a dirt path that led to a farmhouse in the distance. He parked on the grass that was already filled with cars.
"Where are we?" she asked excitedly.
"Well, it is October and I have yet to get myself a proper pumpkin to carve. And I thought since you seem to have such good taste that you could help me."
"A pumpkin? You want me to help you pick a pumpkin?" Jerrica asked incredulously.
"Unless your too good to pick pumpkins with us common folk?" Rory asked.
"Very funny. Alright wise guy. Let's go get you a......pumpkin." she said as they headed to the main entrance. After climbing aboard a cart full of adults and excited children they were driven into the fields where Jerrica helped him pick a large, bright orange pumpkin. Afterward, Rory drove them to his beach house. He set paper down on the back porch and brought out a bag of supplies.
"So, who gets to clean it out?" he asked.
"Uh, that would be you. After all it is yours."
"But, isn't that a womans job?" he asked jokingly and waiting for the inevitable punch in the arm. "Ow, did anyone ever tell you that you punch like a prize fighter?" he said, rubbing his arm.
"I'm sorry. I didn't mean to hurt you. But, yes. I have been told that before. I used to beat up the boys in school." she said around a smile.
"Oh, really? This I have got to hear."
After several hours of talking and trying to make the perfect jack o'lantern, Rory announced he had another surprise. He drove them first to a diner to eat then drove around for about an hour before he found their destination. By now it was after dark. He pulled up to another field full of cars. They climbed out and headed to the front entrance. A man dressed as the grim reaper took their money and stamped their hands.
"So, are you scared yet?" Rory asked.
"Not yet. But give it a couple of minutes." Jerrica replied as they got into line. About twenty minutes later they were entering the haunted house. Jerrica was startled by a man with an ax and grabbed onto Rory's arm, holding on for dear life. Once they had made it out she saw that it wasn't over. There was still the haunted hay ride. As the cart slowly made it's way through the dark woods there were small scares here and there but nothing she couldn't handle. Suddenly a man with a chainsaw came running at her from behind and jumped onto the cart. Turning and seeing him there with a menacing look on his face Jerrica screamed and buried her head into Rory's neck while he and everyone else just laughed. As soon as the man had jumped into the cart and went to scare someone else Jerrica looked up and laughed as well. After the hay ride they decided to head back to his house. Once there, Rory lit a fire on the beach and lay out a blanket for them to sit on. He went inside and brought out an extra blanket and a tray of hot chocolate and marshmallows.
"This is so great. Thank you for the best day I've had in years." Jerrica said as she returned from gathering sticks. They sat side by side, wrapped in a blanket and roasting marshmallows. Once hers was well done Jerrica popped it into her mouth. Turning to look at Rory, he threw his head back and laughed. "What?" she asked self consciously.
"Here, let me." he said as he dabbed a speck of marshmallows off her face. Looking into her eyes, he felt extremely warm, even in the cold, October air. Leaning forward he put his hand to her face and pressed his lips to hers. Jerrica closed her eyes and savored the sweet taste of his lips and the warmth that crept through her. Her lips parted and allowed his tongue to sweep across the inside of her mouth, causing her to shiver. Rory pulled her closer as the kiss deepened. They continued this way until they had to break for air.
"Wow, that was amazing." she said.
"Yes, it was. You are amazing." He replied.
"So, now what?" Jerrica asked.
"Now? We eat more marshmallows. Maybe do that again. And then I'll take you home and hopefully get to see you tomorrow." he said with a broad smile on his face.
"There's nothing else I'd rather do." she said as he kissed her lightly and then took a sip of his hot chocolate. They sat by the fire well into the morning. When they both were thoroughly
exhausted, Rory drove her home with the promise to see her that next afternoon. He drove all the way home singing to the radio and thinking about their kiss.
The next day was another beautiful fall day. In the afternoon Rory drove Jerrica back to his house where they spent a lazy Sunday afternoon watching movies. He had rented scary movies to hold her close by. First they watched Halloween, then Friday the 13th, and finally The Amityville Horror. By the time they started the last movie it was dark out and the wind blew fiercely outside. They had curled up on the sofa under a blanket and while the opening credits were rolling, Rory leaned over to give Jerrica a kiss. It started soft and slow but soon became hard and passionate. Shifting slightly, Jerrica lay back on the sofa and pulled him on top of her. They kissed and caressed each other for most of the movie before he pulled back to look in her eyes. "As much as I want nothing more than to take you right here and now maybe we should stop now before this goes too far."
"Because we're just getting to know each other right?" she asked.
"Yes, I don't want to ruin this by rushing it. I want to show you that I like you and respect you."
"I already know that. We can stop if you want but....I wouldn't mind if we didn't." she said with a sly grin.
"Oh, really?" he said as he leaned down and brushed his lips across her neck. Jerrica let out a low moan. Rory slowly lifted her sweater up and over her head, tossing it across the room. "Can we at least take this into the bedroom?" he asked.
"Yes." she said as he pulled her up and led her into the bedroom.
The next morning, Jerrica woke to sunlight pouring into the bedroom window. She propped herself up onto her elbow and looked at a sleeping Rory. Stroking his face and smiling, she could not believe her luck. This is what she had been waiting for forever. This was perfect. Opening his eyes, Rory smiled up at the woman looking down at him.
"Good morning beautiful." he said. Jerrica leaned down and gave him a small kiss.
"Good morning. Sleep well?" she asked.
"Better than I ever have. You were by my side."
Glancing over at the bedside clock, the time showed noon.
"Oh, no. I forgot to call my secretary and tell her I wasn't coming in. She's probably frantic."
Jerrica said as she climbed out of bed to dress.
Leaning up on his elbow Rory watched with amusement. "So, I guess you haven't had too many passionate evenings where you slept well into the next day?" he asked.
"No, actually I haven't. Ever. That's so sad isn't it?" she said as she put on her shoes.
"No, it's wonderful. I'm the lucky one who got you. So when can I see you again?"
"Whenever you want." she replied as she leaned over to give him a quick kiss.
"Tonight?" he asked.
"Absolutely. Dinner at my place?"
"I'll be there." he said as he pulled her down onto the bed and showered her face with kisses. Jerrica kicked and squealed with delight at his playful assault. After several minutes she dragged him out of bed to dress so he could drive her home to get her car. After a quick shower Jerrica put on a fresh set of clothes and headed to work. She sang along as the radio blared and the sun shown brightly outside.
"Are we going to play this game again?" he asked playfully.
"Oh, no. I mean, do you want to come in or go?" Jerrica asked.
"Let's go. I have a big day planned." Rory said as he walked Jerrica to his car.
They drove for about a half hour. The whole while they talked, laughed, and listened to the radio. Jerrica got curious as the Rory turned the car onto a dirt path that led to a farmhouse in the distance. He parked on the grass that was already filled with cars.
"Where are we?" she asked excitedly.
"Well, it is October and I have yet to get myself a proper pumpkin to carve. And I thought since you seem to have such good taste that you could help me."
"A pumpkin? You want me to help you pick a pumpkin?" Jerrica asked incredulously.
"Unless your too good to pick pumpkins with us common folk?" Rory asked.
"Very funny. Alright wise guy. Let's go get you a......pumpkin." she said as they headed to the main entrance. After climbing aboard a cart full of adults and excited children they were driven into the fields where Jerrica helped him pick a large, bright orange pumpkin. Afterward, Rory drove them to his beach house. He set paper down on the back porch and brought out a bag of supplies.
"So, who gets to clean it out?" he asked.
"Uh, that would be you. After all it is yours."
"But, isn't that a womans job?" he asked jokingly and waiting for the inevitable punch in the arm. "Ow, did anyone ever tell you that you punch like a prize fighter?" he said, rubbing his arm.
"I'm sorry. I didn't mean to hurt you. But, yes. I have been told that before. I used to beat up the boys in school." she said around a smile.
"Oh, really? This I have got to hear."
After several hours of talking and trying to make the perfect jack o'lantern, Rory announced he had another surprise. He drove them first to a diner to eat then drove around for about an hour before he found their destination. By now it was after dark. He pulled up to another field full of cars. They climbed out and headed to the front entrance. A man dressed as the grim reaper took their money and stamped their hands.
"So, are you scared yet?" Rory asked.
"Not yet. But give it a couple of minutes." Jerrica replied as they got into line. About twenty minutes later they were entering the haunted house. Jerrica was startled by a man with an ax and grabbed onto Rory's arm, holding on for dear life. Once they had made it out she saw that it wasn't over. There was still the haunted hay ride. As the cart slowly made it's way through the dark woods there were small scares here and there but nothing she couldn't handle. Suddenly a man with a chainsaw came running at her from behind and jumped onto the cart. Turning and seeing him there with a menacing look on his face Jerrica screamed and buried her head into Rory's neck while he and everyone else just laughed. As soon as the man had jumped into the cart and went to scare someone else Jerrica looked up and laughed as well. After the hay ride they decided to head back to his house. Once there, Rory lit a fire on the beach and lay out a blanket for them to sit on. He went inside and brought out an extra blanket and a tray of hot chocolate and marshmallows.
"This is so great. Thank you for the best day I've had in years." Jerrica said as she returned from gathering sticks. They sat side by side, wrapped in a blanket and roasting marshmallows. Once hers was well done Jerrica popped it into her mouth. Turning to look at Rory, he threw his head back and laughed. "What?" she asked self consciously.
"Here, let me." he said as he dabbed a speck of marshmallows off her face. Looking into her eyes, he felt extremely warm, even in the cold, October air. Leaning forward he put his hand to her face and pressed his lips to hers. Jerrica closed her eyes and savored the sweet taste of his lips and the warmth that crept through her. Her lips parted and allowed his tongue to sweep across the inside of her mouth, causing her to shiver. Rory pulled her closer as the kiss deepened. They continued this way until they had to break for air.
"Wow, that was amazing." she said.
"Yes, it was. You are amazing." He replied.
"So, now what?" Jerrica asked.
"Now? We eat more marshmallows. Maybe do that again. And then I'll take you home and hopefully get to see you tomorrow." he said with a broad smile on his face.
"There's nothing else I'd rather do." she said as he kissed her lightly and then took a sip of his hot chocolate. They sat by the fire well into the morning. When they both were thoroughly
exhausted, Rory drove her home with the promise to see her that next afternoon. He drove all the way home singing to the radio and thinking about their kiss.
The next day was another beautiful fall day. In the afternoon Rory drove Jerrica back to his house where they spent a lazy Sunday afternoon watching movies. He had rented scary movies to hold her close by. First they watched Halloween, then Friday the 13th, and finally The Amityville Horror. By the time they started the last movie it was dark out and the wind blew fiercely outside. They had curled up on the sofa under a blanket and while the opening credits were rolling, Rory leaned over to give Jerrica a kiss. It started soft and slow but soon became hard and passionate. Shifting slightly, Jerrica lay back on the sofa and pulled him on top of her. They kissed and caressed each other for most of the movie before he pulled back to look in her eyes. "As much as I want nothing more than to take you right here and now maybe we should stop now before this goes too far."
"Because we're just getting to know each other right?" she asked.
"Yes, I don't want to ruin this by rushing it. I want to show you that I like you and respect you."
"I already know that. We can stop if you want but....I wouldn't mind if we didn't." she said with a sly grin.
"Oh, really?" he said as he leaned down and brushed his lips across her neck. Jerrica let out a low moan. Rory slowly lifted her sweater up and over her head, tossing it across the room. "Can we at least take this into the bedroom?" he asked.
"Yes." she said as he pulled her up and led her into the bedroom.
The next morning, Jerrica woke to sunlight pouring into the bedroom window. She propped herself up onto her elbow and looked at a sleeping Rory. Stroking his face and smiling, she could not believe her luck. This is what she had been waiting for forever. This was perfect. Opening his eyes, Rory smiled up at the woman looking down at him.
"Good morning beautiful." he said. Jerrica leaned down and gave him a small kiss.
"Good morning. Sleep well?" she asked.
"Better than I ever have. You were by my side."
Glancing over at the bedside clock, the time showed noon.
"Oh, no. I forgot to call my secretary and tell her I wasn't coming in. She's probably frantic."
Jerrica said as she climbed out of bed to dress.
Leaning up on his elbow Rory watched with amusement. "So, I guess you haven't had too many passionate evenings where you slept well into the next day?" he asked.
"No, actually I haven't. Ever. That's so sad isn't it?" she said as she put on her shoes.
"No, it's wonderful. I'm the lucky one who got you. So when can I see you again?"
"Whenever you want." she replied as she leaned over to give him a quick kiss.
"Tonight?" he asked.
"Absolutely. Dinner at my place?"
"I'll be there." he said as he pulled her down onto the bed and showered her face with kisses. Jerrica kicked and squealed with delight at his playful assault. After several minutes she dragged him out of bed to dress so he could drive her home to get her car. After a quick shower Jerrica put on a fresh set of clothes and headed to work. She sang along as the radio blared and the sun shown brightly outside.