Carmen knew hardly anything about horses but when the mare pushed her nose into her hand, she felt a jolt coarse through her body. That wasn't normal, she didn't seem different but something definitely exchanged between them. Dodger saw the transaction between horse and the city girl. She slowly walked up to the pair, careful not to spook them both. She placed a gentle hand on Carmen's shoulder. The touch startled the blonde, bringing her back to reality. She breathed in sharply as if she was taking a breather for the first time. She looked around her settings, trying to remember what she was doing before. The horse! Her hand was still on the mare's nose, the big black horse hadn't moved. She looked to her right and saw the woman who had changed her life so drastically in less than a day. Carmen met Dodger's worried gaze and managed to produce a bashful grin.
"Hey. Welcome back from where ever you were." Dodger was relieved and gave a crooked smile. Carmen chuckled and retracted her hand from the mare, "Yeah. Um, thanks. I'm not sure exactly where I was. Your horse here certainly knows how to take a girl's breath away. Just like her owner." It was the sheriff's turn to chuckle and be bashful. The blonde's comment sorta caught her off guard. "Well, uh. Sure I guess she does." Dodger nervously scratched the back of her head. "I hope that ain't a bad thing?"
Carmen threw her head back and laughed. To Dodger that wasn't a good sign and let a little bit of disappointment show. The little city woman saw the taller woman's face and guess they had different interpretations. She stopped laughing and locked eyes with the sheriff and stepped up to her, "Dodger." Blue eyes flashed at her with uncertainty. "I wouldn't be here if it was."
Green eyes locked onto her should and the sheriff couldn't be more relieved that this blonde city girl was being tried and true. Dodger gave Carmen a reassuring smile and sighed inwardly. They each got lost in each others colored orbs, pondering what the opposite was thinking. Sheriff and blondie stood there for a good while until a certain four legged animal interrupted them with a whinny. It made Carmen jump almost into Dodger's arms, not that Dodger would mind her being there. "Sorry ol' girl. Didn't mean to ignore you." Lady just simply turned around, walking off towards the barn, swishing her tail. She took one more look back towards the odd two legged couple, telling Dodger she better not screw up with this one this time. Lady decided that now was a good time as ever to show off a few of her many skills since she had an audience. She broke into a trot and serpentine for a little bit.
Carmen was intrigued, "Sheriff, what is she doin'?" She looked up at the taller woman then back at the performing beast with furrowed eyebrows. Dodger chuckled heartily, "Aw, she just showin' you her some of her stuff. Bein' a show off. It means she liked you though I don't remember teachin' her that one." She scratched her chin, raising an eyebrow, while watching the mare trot in place then take a bow. The two woman clapped for Lady thanking her for such a special dance. The black mare nickered thanking them in appreciation. She then moized along towards her sleeping place.
"Wow! That was incredible. I've never seen a horse dance before." Carmen was overly excited about what she just experienced. Dodger sucked her teeth, "Yeah. She sure is somethin'." She scanned the yard one last time before turning towards the door. She stopped only because she spotted her faithful dog still sitting in the yard giving her a guilty look then shifting to a glare. "Boy! C'mere!" Speedy knew that was more of a command than an option by the tone in his master's voice. He slowly padded his was over to the porch, making sure to stay out of striking range. He still kept a watchful eye on the smaller female. "What is going on with you Speedy?" Dodger looked down towards her dog, hands on her hips.
Her canine never made eye contact with his owner but boldly stared at the "other" woman. Dodger had to turn around to follow his gaze. It was Carmen he'd been giving the evil eye to the whole time. Dodger whipped around, "Quit starin' at her like that before I take them eyeballs out! She's a good girl Speedy. You aint chasin' this one away, not this time!" Dodger was hot. One thing she doesn't tolerate is ill behavior towards women and children. Both Speedy and Carmen cringed at Dodger voice. It was like she was a different person when mad. Carmen made a note of that. Speedy's owner rubbed her face to calm herself down, she blew out steam through her nose. "Okay okay. You know what its been a long day. Let's just all turn in and get a good nights rest. We'll talk about this in the mornin'." Dodger opened the door and Speedy proceeded to go through when he was stopped abruptly by a hand on his collar. "Whoa partner. Where'd ya think you're goin'?" Dodger dragged the confused pooch to a dusty bed. "You're sleepin' on the porch tonight after all your shenanigans. Night Speedy." Speedy just stared at the lonely pillow, his head hung low, before finally curling up on it for a long night of lonesome. Good thing tonight was a warm one.
Dodger made her way back to the front door and held it open for Carmen, "After you my lady." Carmen gave a sweet grin and walked towards the living room. She turned around when she heard the door close and lock. There was something she needed to say. "Dodger, um about earlier, way earlier. About the kiss, I..I am sorry. I should've made sure you wanted me before I kissed you. I was out of line. I can leave if you want me too." Dodger was still facing the door when the blonde started professing what she thought was a mistake. She scoffed to herself, "How can she not know that I've wanted her since we first met." The brunette turned around and leaned on the door, she crossed her arms and cocked her head to the side. Looking sideways at the blonde who couldn't meet her gaze, she pushed off the door and in three strides she was in front of the shy city girl. She never said a word, only tilting Carmen's chin to meet her lips with her own. Carmen was a little unsure and stiff for a moment then a rush of electricity flowed through her and she aggressively kissed back. This only fired up Dodger, who was surprised and had to fight for control. The sheriff started moving Carmen backwards and made contact with a wall. Tongues and teeth tasted and sampled what they offered to each other. Hands roamed over and in forbidden places. Dodger was on the move again, this time up stairs. She picked up the blonde and Carmen was receptive, wrapping her legs around the sheriff's torso. The battling pair made it to the top and stopped at a door. Dodger stopped all ministrations, leaving Carmen a little bit confused and wanting more. Dodger opened the bedroom door and kissed her on the cheek, "Good night Darlin'. I'll see ya in the mornin'." and winked at her before going downstairs.
Carmen just shook her head and watched her new infatuation walk away. She turned in for the night, not before saying, "Hot Damn!"
End of Ch. 8
A/N: Well now, this is just in time for V-day ain't it. Sorry its been a while since I've updated. Life has thrown me for a couple of loops. So send me some love, I needs it. =)