A/N: Hey guys! I know, its been forever since my last update. Life's been crazy lately. But I'm back now, everything's in order and there's no need to worry. I'm gonna try to update at least once every week if not every other week. We'll see how it goes!

Anyways… S Meyer owns Edward and Bella. But I own Cowbella and Actward.

Two Years Later:

It's been two years. Two amazingly happy years in Wyoming. Attending school, living life and working on the Sully Ranch. I haven't been home to Arizona for those two years, avoiding it at all costs. I would communicate with Tyler every now and then. He even came with Lauren for a visit a few months ago. But in two days, I'll be leaving for Montana to work for the Smith Ranch. I'm excited, but so nervous all at the same time. How I was fortunate to land a job there is beyond me. I didn't even want to apply, but knowing my best friend, Lauren, she pretty much filled out the application for me.

Flashback 6 month previous….

"Bella! Just fill it out! Come on, you are at the top of the equine world right now! You've got game! What's the worse thing that could happen?"

I just rolled my eyes.

"Bella, I love you, okay? I just want you to explore your options! Get out in the world. You know Jared and Claire will give you a great recommendation. Now, I've come all this way from New York to see you, don't disappoint!"

"But…."

"NO BUTS! Ugh, just pass me the laptop. I'LL DO IT!"

And she did.

Back to present….

I spent two weeks with the Smith's after I was hired. There was so much to learn at their business. They were internationally known. They had some of the best horses in the world. Esme and Carlise Smith began the business about fifteen years ago after Esme decided to retire from the "Hollywood" life. She was an actress in her younger days. The horses were used in big named movies and helped with training any celebrities who were going to be starring in any film with horses.

"Bella! Are you ready? We're gonna be leaving as soon as the horses are loaded up in the trailer!" Claire hollered up the stairs, breaking me from my train of thought.

"Yeah, just need to lace up my boots!"

Today, was my last rodeo in Laramie. Like Jared promised, I competed. And I won. I was now the top contender in my class. Buck and I were a force to be reckoned with. We traveled all over and wiped out the competition. But now my time here was up, and I was incredibly sad that I'd be leaving Buck behind. Jared promised to take good care of him. He said that they would find a new rider and make sure he received his two apples a day. I couldn't help but feel as if I were letting him down. Abandoning him, if you will. I sighed and finished putting on my boots. I did a look in the mirror, fixing my cowboy hat.

"Go get 'em tiger." I said to my reflection.

I quickly ran down the stairs and outside to the barn to help loading the horses. Buck was coming, along with LuLu, Claire's horse, Tonto, Jared's horse. We were also taking three other horses for show. Zubba, my other personal favorite, and Hansel and Gretta.

"Hey, what can I do to help?!"

"Bella, did you grab your guitar? Remember you're going to be singing at the festival tonight!"

"Shit.. I mean, shoot!" I yelled kicking the dirt.

"Bella, I think that's the first time I've ever heard you cuss. I'm shocked!" Jared laughed. I could feel the heat of blush rising through my face.

"Jared, leave her be! She's grown up now! She can cuss all she wants. Besides, she learns it from you!"

We all laughed. I high tailed it up to my room and grabbed my baby from under my bed. I've been playing a lot since coming to Wyoming. I would play after every rodeo, while everyone got drunk and danced. People started requesting me at weddings, bars and other parties. I wasn't much for an audience kind of girl, but a few bucks extra in my pocket didn't hurt. I've been dying to play a few new songs I wrote over the summer. I'd break them out tonight!

Forty-five minutes later we were unloading the horses and setting up. I quickly grabbed Buck and Zubba and walked them out. I tied them to the trailer when I quickly felt a sharp pain in my back. I jumped and turned around and looked at Buck. He was doing a whinny and nodding his head.

"Ouch! Jerkface! I don't go around giving you love nips, do I!? Didn't think so!" Buck was notorious for giving me love nips. Claire said he's never done that. I guess I really was his special lady. "I'm going to miss you so much, Buck. You have to promise me you'll be good and eat your hay and win competitions and be happy and...and…and…."

I sniffed. The tears slowly began to slide down my cheeks as I latched myself around Buck's solid neck. It was finally setting in that this would be my last with the Sully's. I didn't notice Claire standing behind me.

"He's going to miss you too, ya'know?" I jumped, startled. I quickly wiped my face clear of the traitor tears I promised I wouldn't cry.

"I know. You've guys have done so much for me. I'm just going to miss it. Everyday."

"Bells, you know you are more than welcome to come visit. Buck would love that. And so would Jared and I. And seriously, if things don't work out for you down at the Smiths, you are more than welcome to come back to the Sully Ranch. Maybe we can get you to start your own ranch. I hear the Lawson's are going to be selling out soon anyways. Getting old. Can't keep up with the land."

"Oh Claire. That would be amazing!"

Claire smiled. "Come on, kid. We have to get you signed up and paid in for your rides. Jared will keep an eye on the horses. Let's go."

Shortly after paying my fees and getting my number pinned on my back, I was back at the trailer saddling up. Today, I'd be competing in the barrels, Texas flag and poles with Buck and trying out Zubba with his western pleasure. Jared was competing with the bulls. I knew that worried Claire, but she knew he was strong and took his safety seriously. While I was waiting, I decided to take the horses over to the big warm up pen and ride around. I entered the arena with twenty other riders and quickly began to trot. I was off in my own little world when I turned my head and noticed a dark, tall and handsome stranger ride up next to me. He tipped his head, lifted the corner of his hat and winked.

"Ma'am."

Damn you, blush! My cheeks must have turned three shades of red. The mysterious man laughed and pushed his horse into a lope and mixed himself in with the crowd.

"What was that!?" I yelled at myself. "No! WHO was that!?" I giggled. Its moments like these I wish I had Lauren with me! Just then a gentleman came over the loud speaker and announced that the women's barrel racing class would be starting in fifteen minutes. I sighed to myself and quickly rode back to our site.

"There you are! I was starting to worry that you ranaway with Buck!" Claire laughed.

"Oh darn. You figured out my plan, Claire! Now what am I suppose to do?! I guess I'll have to hog tie you now!" We both cracked up.

"Come on, hun. Let's get down to the big arena. It's time for you to kick some ass!"

Claire quickly jumped up on LuLu and we set off. We spotted Jared talking with a few of his friends who were leaning against the gates.

"There are my two girls! Bells, you're the eighth to race. So you've got a few minutes yet. Claire, you remember Tom. He works down at the feed store. Anyways, he's going to be filling in for Bella after she leaves…"

I didn't want to hear this conversation. I excused myself and went to the entrance gate. I listened to the announcer introduce the first rider as she bolted through and ran around the barrels.

"And Samantha and Fennel at 16.6 seconds!" I scoffed.

"We've got this, Buck. Let's show 'em one more time how it's done." He silently whinnied as an agreement and we stood there to watch the next few riders. The butterflies in my stomach were starting to get the best of me. I was taking deep breaths when out of the corner of my eye, I noticed the cute cowboy staring at me. I gave him a weak smile and dropped my head behind my hat.

"Next up is Lisa and Thunderbolt. In the shoot, Bella and Buck."

I leaned forward and rested my head on Buck's neck. He pawed at the ground and gave a rumble.

"I know, bud. This game is ours." And as fast as my butterflies appeared, they were gone. The adrenaline in my blood was surging. I nudged Buck into a trot as I waited outside of the gate. Buck was getting antsy and was hopping and throwing his head.

"Easy boy. It's almost time."

"Lisa and Thunderbolt. Penalty for barrel two. 19.5 seconds. Next is Bella and Buck…."

And I squeezed Buck after I heard the bell. He took off flying through the gates and headed towards the first barrel.

"WOOO HOO! GO BELLA GO! COME ON, BUCK!" I heard Jared and Claire scream.

I gave Buck his head as I grabbed onto the saddle horn for extra balance and encouraged him to go as fast as he could. We finally were turning around barrel three as I screamed 'Yah' making Buck do a dead end sprint. We crossed the finish line and the clock stopped. I gave Buck a quick pat on neck as we waited for the announcer.

"Bella and Buck. NEW RECORD HAS BEEN SET TODAY! AN ALL TIME BEST AT 10.2 SECONDS, FOLKS!"

I heard the crowds go wild as I saw Jared and Claire coming up to me with big grins across their faces!

"BELLA THAT WAS AMAZING!" Jared hollered.

"I'm so proud of you girl! I wish I was as good as you are when I was your age!"

During my mini celebration, I noticed the tall, dark and mysterious stranger coming up to me with a smirk under his cowboy hat.

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