It has been posted a little later than hoped but it was a hard chapter to right. There is swearing in this and please do not take offense to any of the refferences. I am giving you fare warning because it is a little inappropriate but then again when you are dealing with this kind of situation it is hard to avoid it. I tried not to go into a lot of detail on the happenings and no worry its not between Lea and Ross. anyway I hope i dont offend anyone but thats how the story goes...hahaa pun intended. R&R and i hope i didnt scare you :D

Chapter 12

We pulled into the parking out without uttering a word to each other. I was still sort of surprised that Ross hadn't tried to discuss what happened, but then again he was probably too nervous to say anything. I couldn't help but notice a guy leaning right against the side of the building. He looked like he worked there, but was looking at me with a creepy smirk on his face. He gave me the creeps.

We walked into the store. Ross kept glancing back at me, probably to make sure I didn't run off, even though he should know me better. But he did hold then door for me, which I was surprised at (TIP!).

The next thing I heard shocked me even more. "Hey there Darlin'! Long time, no see."

Stupid Darrell! What in the hell was he doing here?

I gave him a look to blow him off.

"Aw come one now Darlin'. You stalkin' me now Sweetheart? All ya had to do was ask and of course I'd go on a date with you."

"Ha! In your dreams."

"Well then see you there tonight Darlin'," he said with a wink.

I choked a little and made a gagging noise. "I think that I just threw up a little in my mouth. Me and you will never happen. What are you doing here anyway?"

"I work here Sweetie and …"

I interrupted him. "…I swear to God Darrell you call me darlin' or anything else besides my name I will whack you, even if it gets me kicked out of HARP!"

I could see the humor in Ross' eyes and a smile was fighting its way across his lips. He was so gorgeous when he smiled. But despite this I could see he was moving closer to hold me back if need be. Maybe I would lunge at Darrel just to get him to put his arms around me?

"Alright Lea, you take the fun out of everything."

"Good. That's my job." I let him see the mischief in my eyes and he laughed.

"So what can I get for all of y'all?" he said bringing Ross back into the conversation.

Ross handed him the list.

He took it and nodded. "Alright bring your truck 'round back and the guys will load it up."

We nodded and I looked back at him to give him a glare he laughed and winked at me. Conceited much?

Ross went to pull the truck around back and Darrell walked me back to the platform. I stood there to wait to help load the truck. Darrell waved goodbye.

"Buh-bye Darrell."

"See ya later Darlin'," he said with a wink.

He was lucky he said it out of hitting distance. "Jerk!" I yelled after him. He walked away laughing. Okay so maybe he wasn't such a bad guy after all, but he still wasn't my favorite person in the world.

I stood there waiting for Ross. I hadn't noticed before but the man with the smirk on his face was standing on the platform too. I could feel his eyes on me and he still had the weird vibe about him. I really didn't want to be alone with him. I could hear Ross' truck. What was taking him so long? He drives so slowly.

Thank God Ross showed up then and wasn't alone with the smirk-guy anymore. I called him Smirky.

We busied ourselves with loading the truck with the grain and feed on Wyatt's list. Apparently they were 50 pound bags. I struggled to pick them up. I could barely do a push up for Pete's sake, what makes me think I could lift up one of these bags? Ross on the other hand could lift two with no problem at all! I was jealous. Both of them, Ross and Smirky were watching me struggle. Ross was silently laughing at my strength or well lack of it really. We made a move to come help me but Smirky beat him to it.

"Use your legs to lift it," He had been staring at me with desire in his eyes. I knew that look. I had seen it once before.

I bent over to pick it up. He watched me as I bent over, looking down my shirt. I finally lifted up my first bag and half-dragged, half-carried it to the truck. I was careful not to rip it because that would be bad apparently and I really didn't want to have to clean it up. I gave a little cheer, "Hell yeah! I did it!" I went back to start the process of getting a bag all over again, but this time with a little more confidence. I bent over to pick up another and Smirky was still watching me the entire time. He stood a little too close for comfort. Then suddenly and slowly he put his hands on my hips and was pulling me towards him. One of his hands slid over to feel my butt.

"Come on baby. Let's go to my place and have some fun," he whispered in my ear, playing with my hair. "Let's leave the stiff over there even though that's what you're making me." He was referring to Ross and I could smell the alcohol on his breath.

His hand was crawling up my shirt to my breast. I tried to break free of his grasp.

I began to yell for Ross. "Ross!"

"No baby, come on. We don't need him," he was practically dragging me away. I tried to fight him off, but he held me too tight.

"Ross! Help me," I choked out he held me so tight. I was scared this was the end. IT was all happening to me again.

I finally got Ross' attention. He looked horrified and then furious. There was still fear in his eyes for me. Ross dropped his bags and stormed over to us. He drew himself up to his full height and stared Smirky down with murder in his eyes.

"L-let g-go of her a-and l-leave her a-alone," growled Ross. It sounded like the roar of a bear. I stared at him, letting him see the fear in my eyes. With his eyes, Ross told me the plan.

"What's the matter big guy? Little girl got your tongue?" He tightened his hold.

"N-now," Ross was losing his patience.

"Ha. I think she's …"

That's when I stomped on his foot and then elbowed him up into the nose. "Ow! Fuck! You little bitch!"

I was able to wriggle out of his arms and run to Ross. I cowered behind him, peering around his side, but from the tension in his back he was not completely relieved. A tear rolled down my face and I let out a whimper, my ribs hurt like crazy and I felt so dirty and violated.

"Y-you t-touch her or a-any o-other girl ever a-again, and I-I swear you WILL r-regret it." You could hear the disgust in his voice. Smirky turned to walk away.

"Oh a-and one m-more thing." He started to turn around and then Ross hit him. Ross nailed him right in the face.

Ross turned to me. He wasn't looking at me but he was walking towards me. I tried to wipe the tears off my face. I was tired of crying in front of him, but I couldn't control it. He started to usher me to the truck but I hugged him and didn't even car if he wanted me to or not. I managed to get out a thank you in between sobs as I clung to him.

Please review and tell me if i should edit it thanks much appreciated.. at one point when Lea was walking beind Ross in the very begining of the chapter i was so tempted to put something in about his butt, but i didnt cause it would have been awkward... lol. I got the inspiration for when Lea hit Smirky in the nose from Miss Congeniality with Sandra Bullock :D Oh and tip to all guys who may actually read this story, which i highly doubt there are anyof you, but none the less holding the door for a girl is always a good way to get her attention like say she walking behind you(looking at ur butt..hahaa jk) hold the door for her it will get her attention and its gentlemanly. :D well thats it tune in next chapter for more tips loll I give you tips u give me review ;) i think i should shut up now ha REVIEW!