The Bonfire
Next chapter posted! Yayyy! This one was fun to write. I hope you all enjoy it.
Please review and let me know your thoughts and suggestions. I would love to hear them. Thank you to those who took the time to review the last chapter and give me some feedback. I really appreciate you all taking the time. It helps me a lot.
Please note: I feel like I might have to reiterate this due to some of the messages I have been receiving – Merle is a rough character, he's not nice. So, if you are into stories where the spankings are mild and there is a lot of comfort and understanding immediately after, this is probably not the story for you. This is a slow burn where the characters are flawed.
WARNING: This chapter contains descriptive SPANKING (Domestic Discipline/Corporal Punishment) of an adult female by an adult male. This is spanking story. There is also swearing and harsh language.
With her blood boiling hot, Addy marched determinedly over to the open closest and pulled her floral dress off metal hanger. Addy held out the pretty simple dress in front of her raking her eyes over the flowy fabric feeling her lip tug to the side in a small smirk. The dress had a navy-blue base color with several white and yellow flowers speckling the fabric. It had been a long while since she wore a dress. The cotton fabric slipped onto Addy's small body hugging her snuggly around the waist showing off her slender figure. The sweetheart neckline and cap sleeves made her feel feminine and flirty. The flowy bottom skirt hung just above her knees showing just the tops of Addy's pale thighs. Addy pulled on her thick brown lace up boots before standing in front of the mirror closet door to check her appearance. Addy pressed her lips to one side before taking out her ponytail and running her fingers through her chestnut locks shaking it out trying to give it some volume so she would appear a bit more mature. A ponytail made her look ten times younger than she already appeared. Addy turned around feeling her lips curl up into a small satisfied smile. She looked nice.
Addy nearly gasped when she heard the floor in the kitchen creak loudly as the heavy boots of Merle or Daryl trudged around the trailer. Addy whirled her body around feeling her beath catch in her throat as she stared wide eyed at the closed-door fearing Merle was going to walk in at any moment and see her in her dress suspecting the worst. The seconds ticked on and soon the heavy footsteps stopped and Addy breathed a sigh of relief feeling a bit frustration creep within herself for being so damn timid.
Pull yourself together, Addy. He's not some all-powerful shithead. Relax.
The young woman composed herself and turned her attention toward the back window that sat on the small wall between the bed and the closet. Addy judged that her slim body could just squeeze through the bottom half of the window. The trailer windows were always left open at night to let the cool air circulate through the stuffy trailer. The windows being opened was a real benefit to Addy as they were old and often squeaked obnoxiously when fiddled with. With a deep breath of courage Addy slowly and carefully removed the screen feeling her beathing quicken and her anxiety heighten as every minor scrap and squeak the screen frame made caused her whirl her head towards the closed bedroom door. Addy was certain if she got caught trying to sneak out Merle would undoubtably not be very forgiving towards her. However, the young woman kept telling herself that she wouldn't get caught, not if she was smart and careful about it. Addy could be sneaky if she really wanted to be.
Once the screen was removed Addy placed the screen on the floor and pushed in under the bed out of sight. Addy placed her boot on the small nightstand and gingerly hoisted herself up through the small window. Addy wiggled her torso feeling her stomach cut painfully against the rough window frame, but Addy did not dare move faster in fear of making unwanted noise. Being hyperaware of all her body positions, Addy slowly and carefully squirmed and wiggled her petite body until her hips were in line with the window's edge and her bottom mashed against the top of the border. Addy scrunched her eyes shut at the horribly uncomfortable position, but managed to keep completely silent as her finger tips barely bushed the stack of pallets below her. Addy sucked in her gut and wriggled her body a little further until her palms rested on the rough wood below. As soon as Addy's palms were flat against the wood her dress slide completely down bunching around her waist revealing her dark blue cotton panties to the oak trees and squirrels to the back of the trailer. Addy rolled her eyes at her awkward and embarrassing handstand position. Great.
Addy slowly pressed the brunt of her weight onto her palms and carefully guided her boots out of the window ensuring that they would not touch the frame or bump against the side of the trailer. The strain was harsh against her wrists, but Addy manager to kick her legs to the side away from the pallets and thud them dully onto the ground. The over thrusting of her body made her stumble and fall onto her backside. Addy let out a muffled grunt, but quickly scrambled to her feet looking vigorously around her. It was clear that both Merle and Daryl were still inside the trailer and hadn't heard her. Addy felt her adrenaline course through her veins as she ran on the tops of her toes towards the back tree line at an angle, she hoped was out of the view of the back windows of the trailer just in case Daryl or Merle just happened to look outside. Once she was far into the brush, she rounded the clearing out of sight and ear shot of the trailer until she made it to the wide main path which she planned to stick to until she hit the main road.
After only a few yards down the path, Addy paused to glance behind her, the edge of the clearing just barely visible. Addy bit her bottom lip, all of a sudden feeling troubled as a wave of guilt began to spread against her chest. She was leaving without saying a word, running away like some naughty disobedient teenager. Despite still believing the man was wrong to tell her gown ass 'no', she still felt bothered about disregarding him completely. He did after all, clothe her, feed her and give her a place to stay. Not to mention he saved her from being molested and violated. Yet, the man was completely controlling, unreasonable and just overall a real pain in the ass. Addy shook her head at her confusing and conflicting thoughts scoffing at her weakness to forgive and make peace. No, she was going to be strong about this and assert herself as an adult. To hell with Merle. Addy nodded her head once decidedly before turning and trudging down the wooded path determined to remain firm in her right to do whatever the hell she wanted.
The last rays of daylight were sinking lower on the horizon as night time was fast approaching and Addy quickened her pace towards the main road not wanting to be caught in the woods again in darkness. Once Addy made it to the main road, the young woman settled her backside onto a fallen log just to the right of the dirt path placing her elbows on her knees and running her fingers through her wavy chestnut hair as she waited for Maisie and Travis to pick her up and take her way. Addy attempted to push her unwanted guilty feelings down, but the young soft-hearted woman couldn't help but feel upset and troubled about sneaking off. The bubbling sense of guilt and fear was rising within her as she sat there in silence wanting, now more than ever, desiring to drink and smoke her sorrows away. Her mind and heart were just too tired to want to care.
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Addy didn't have too long to wait until Travis's recognizable 1988 white service truck pulled up on a dirt patched across the street from where Addy sat. Maisie opened the passenger door and popped her head over top the window, her faded yellow scrunch holding up a section of hair on top of her head. Addy smiled as she waved enthusiastically for her to come over. Addy subconsciously took one more looked behind her at the wide dirt path before shaking her and walking across the street towards the truck. Maisie scooted into the middle of the bench seat pressing up against Travis trying make room for Addy who slender body fit easily into the limited space.
"Hi Travis." Addy greeted trying to be polite feeling an odd sense of shyness come over her. She had not seen the man since the bar incident and Addy couldn't help but feel embarrassed by what had happened. Despite knowing it was not entirely her fault, she couldn't help but feel a misplaced shame over being taken advantage of by someone who was supposed to love her.
"Addy May." Travis drawled out smoothly giving her a polite nod. The man took a drag of his cigarette flicking the excess ash out his open window before turning his attention towards her. His light brown eyes stood out against his jet-black hair that was styled in a long popular curtain cut that was pushed back by his red and white mesh trucker cap that he seemed to never take off.
"How ya doin'?" He asked placing his cigarette between his lips as he veered the truck onto the paved road.
"I'm fine. Glad to be going out. Thank you for driving me." Addy hoped that he was not upset or annoyed with her tagging along. She knew Maisie often surprised him with things at the last minute, but it seemed the good-natured man didn't mind so much and often just shook his head at his wife's impulses. Addy knew the man loved her dearly and Addy was pleased that Maisie was with him. Although, the young woman could help but feel disheartened as she wished she could obtain a love like that. Her track record with men was not exactly outstanding and it made her rather sad.
"No problem. Happy ta do it, darlin'. Glad yer comin' along with us." He expressed politely with kindness making Addy believe that it was truly no big deal to have her come along.
Addy smiled politely nodding before turning away to look out the window. Addy bit her lip feeling a rush of nervousness come over her. Now that she was in the truck legitimately leaving, Addy's once boldness was now being quickly replaced with apprehension. No matter how much Addy did not want to admit it, she feared Merle's outrage over her decision to disregard him. What would happen after the bonfire party? Would he spank her for disobeying him? Every part of her being was screaming 'yes you idiot' he most definitely would, but for whatever reason Addy worked hard to suppress her rising fear and apprehension of the consequences. Addy wanted desperately to detach herself from the man and not think so cowardly. To Addy, it was weak minded thinking and she desired to remove herself from such damning thoughts and not submit to be controlled by fear. Besides, it was too late to turn back now. She had made her decision and she was going to stick to it. She was determined to push the man out of her mind and have a good time with friends like she deserved to do.
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Travis drove the truck down to the Greene's property which was ten miles south of Daryl and Merle's land. They drove down a mudded dirt path behind a large trailer home until they came to a small open clearing. Several trucks were parked around a large firepit with their tailgates down. Travis parked his truck off to the side by a big oak tree cutting off the engine. As soon as Addy emerged from the truck the potent and recognizable smell of weed filled her nostrils immediately. There were several people about twelve or thirteen mingling in groups with beer, joints or dip cups in their hands laughing and holding out conversations.
Maisie rounded the truck and put her arm around Addy's shoulder. "Come on, I want ya ta introduce ya ta everyone."
Maisie guided her around the bonfire introducing her to everyone which made Addy a bit uncomfortable as she knew this was a very small town where word travels fast. There was no doubt in Addy's mind that many, if not all of them, knew she was the woman who got assaulted by her former boyfriend. However, it seemed everyone was polite enough to keep their curiosities to themselves which Addy was grateful for as she had no desire to talk about it.
Maisie guided her around to the last group of people by a black pick-up truck where two men were standing looking to be about Addy's age, perhaps a little bit older, and one younger woman who was sitting on the tailgate leaning back on her palm with a long neck beer in her hand and a joint in between her fingers.
"Addy, this Beau, Wyatt and Maybelle." Maisie said gesturing to each individual.
Addy nodded politely giving them a friendly smile. The young woman who appeared to be in her late teens scooted closer to Wyatt pressing her body lazily up against him clearly tipsy and hazy from the alcohol and grass she was smoking. Her brown eyes were glossed as her lids drooped over her blood shot eyes.
"Real nice ta meet ya, Addy." She slurred as she leaned her head back slightly taking a long drag of her rolled up joint.
"Here baby, ya wanna hit. I hear ya need ta forget some shit." Maybelle offered lazily reaching her hand out with the joint between her black polished fingernails.
Addy looked down at the rolled up half smoked joint feeling a bit of apprehension about trying the drug. She had never smoked anything before, not even a cigarette due to the fact that it simply never appealed to her. However, Addy did not want to seem rude nor did she want to be seen as prudent or stuck up. Not to mention part of her was curious and intrigued by it. Also, the fact of the matter was she wanted to feel good and forget her troubles at the moment and if this little blunt was going to help her with that then she was all for it. Besides, despite her immature reasoning she simply wanted to make friends. She didn't have to many of those.
Addy accepted the blunt with a 'thank you' putting the butt end to her lips and shucking in the smoke deeply feeling her throat burn and her taste buds sting from the charred and bitter taste. The foreign smoke that invaded her lungs made Addy cough excessively. Addy handed the joint back to Maybelle who excepted it with a sluggish smile.
"Ya got a good hit there, honey." Maybelle said in response to Addy's coughing.
Beau who was standing to the left of Addy reached into the cooler that sat on top of the tailgate next to Maybelle offering her a long neck beer to help suppress her coughing fit. Addy excepted it gratefully taking a long swig wanting to stop her embarrassing hacking. However, it appeared that none of them found her coughing anything to tease or mock about. They seemed to find it normal. After Addy got control of herself, she turned to Beau and thanked him for the beer. Beau gave her a half smirk that was charming on his young handsome face. Beau was a tall man with dark brown hair that was greased back except a few strands that lingered over his forehead. Addy licked her lips and smiled shily.
"Could you tell it was my first time?" Addy joked feeling her cheeks flush.
"Nothin' ta be embarrassed 'bout, darlin'." The man insisted before reaching over and taking the blunt from Maybelle taking a long inhale before blowing the smoke out through his nose effortlessly.
Once Addy finished her beer, Beau was offered her another immediately which Addy happily accepted. Despite, Addy's preference for whine the beer was tasting better by every passing minute not minding the bitter taste of the long neck stout. He didn't seem to mind in the least about sharing his beer with Addy. In fact, everyone she was with seemed happy to include her in the conversations and generously offer her their alcohol. It wasn't long until Addy had about two beers in her when she began to feel her face flush with heat and her body become warm as the alcohol invaded her system. As she began to feel tipsy and more relaxed, Addy found herself becoming more talkative and cheery, letting go of the things that were troubling her aching heart.
"Up for another hit, darlin'?" Beau asked handing her a freshly rolled joint.
Addy swayed slightly on her unsteady feet smiling broadly nodding her head enthusiastically. "Yyyeah." The young woman slurred out taking the joint and putting it between her lips leaning forward for Beau to light it. Beau chuckled and obliged her igniting the joint.
"Let me know if ya want anythin' stronger than this. I got shit that could ya take ya higher than a bats ass." Beau said nodding towards the woman a mischievous smirk playing on his lips.
"Ya havin' fun?" Maisie asked coming up from behind her. Addy turned around sluggishly almost stumbling over her feet.
"Yyyyyep." Addy exclaimed feeling completely relaxed and carefree at the moment.
Maisie chuckled glad that her friend was feeling good, but sensed that perhaps she needed to take a little break or at least slow down. Maisie took her over to where Travis and Billy were talking and insisted that she chill with them for a bit knowing Beau was starting to take a liking to her which spelled trouble in Maisie's mind. Maisie did not know Beau too well, but what she did know was not exactly pretty.
Addy feeling rather tranquil didn't mind switching groups and found herself having a nice conversation with Maisie, Travis and Billy. She felt herself coming down from her high and her buzz leveling out to a nice state of repose enjoying her mind quieting down and pushing away from the Dixon brothers.
That was until her ears caught the sound of a familiar truck engine rumbling in the distance. Addy curved her neck to look around Billy who had his back to the dirt path. Addy caught sight of a blur of a rusty red truck jerking down the path through the trees. The young woman's heart plummeted into her stomach feeling her body go ridged and her breath stopping in her throat. The rumble of the old engine and the distant rusty red truck was unmistakable. Addy's buzz was melting away by this point and watched in pure horror as the truck bounced and swerved recklessly down the short path toward the bonfire. Everyone around the trucks and the bonfire had immediately ceased their conversations turning their attention towards the old chevy that was speeding down the path.
Out of sheer panic, Addy immediately bolted behind Billy's new Ford F150 ducking down out of sight. Addy couched down low beside the truck's front tire so her feet would be hidden from view. She nervously leaned her body against the tire and wheel panel of the truck, like she was trying to blend into truck's body like a chameleon.
"Addy." Maisie expressed looking over at her friend with concern and confusion as to why she was hiding. "What in Sam Hill are ya doin'?"
Addy shook her head, her green eyes wide with alarm as she implored Maisie to not expose her. "Don't tell them I'm here."
"What the hell do ya mean? Didn't ya tell 'em you was goin'?" Maisie asked confused wondering why her friend seemed suddenly terrified.
"No, not exactly." Addy admitted feeling half her age at the moment.
"Oh Addy. What the hell was you thinkin'?" Maisie expressed somewhat annoyed at her friend's stupidity. Trying to pull the wool over Merle Dixon's eyes was not only stupid, but suicidal. Although, Maisie knew Merle was a rough man and did not think real highly of him, she did not think her friend was in any serious danger. Merle may be mean, but she had never known him to abuse women…at least she hoped.
The old chevy skidded against the mud to an abrupt halt making the truck jerk forward and back harshly. Merle killed the engine and flung open the driver's door slamming it roughly behind him making Addy flinch. Although, Addy could not see Merle she could feel the intensity of his presence as everyone remained completely silent giving the man their full attention which increased Addy's anxiety tenfold. Did Merle emanate that much respect…or fear?
The only sounds Addy could hear was the sounds of the incest's buzzing and the crackling and popping of the fire. Merle had a reputation and the silence of everyone spoke volumes to the scared woman making her want the earth to just open up and swallow her whole. Suddenly, the fear of being punished was at the forefront of the woman's mind making her body swarm with untamable apprehension. Would Merle throw a rageful fit in front of all these people? Announce his intent to punish her? Oh, the embarrassment! Addy didn't want to even think about all the possibilities as every single one of them were such horrid prospects. What the hell was she gonna do?
Another door slammed shut and Addy felt her body jolt once again. It was clear Daryl had come along to bust her too. God just kill me now.
Merle's muscular body was stiff and ridged as he rounded the truck feeling his chest heave heavily and his blood burn hot with suppressed rage. That woman had no idea how much trouble she was in, but Merle had every intention of showing her just what happens to little girls who disobey and disrespect him. As soon as he laid his hands on the little hellion, he was going to make her regret defying him. How dare she disregard him so blatantly? He was now regretting not taking the woman over his knee for her sassing him earlier. Then perhaps she wouldn't have slid her little reckless ass out the window. He was getting too damn soft, but he wasn't going to make that mistake again. The man was fuming mad and it was taking all his self-control not to bellow out his frustrations.
"Ya'll havin' a party back here and we weren't invited." Merle admonished lightheartedly throwing out his arms for emphasis, but there was a clear edge to the man's voice that was unsettling. "Now that ain't very neighborly of ya."
Merle's sharp eyes scanned the group of teenagers and young adults feeling a rush of exasperation sear against his heated nerves as Addy was nowhere in sight and was undoubtably hiding from him. Merle's face flashed anger as his piercing blue eyes honed in on a man that was leaning against the side of a familiar black pickup truck feeling his jaw clench rigidly sending Merle's fiery temper boiling in his gut. Merle plastered on a tight sneering smile masking what was hidden beneath the surface of his expression.
"Well fuck me sideway. That you, Beau? When ya git back in town, brother?" Merle asked in a lighthearted friendly tone, but there was a tightness to his voice that was almost unnoticeable. However, Addy noticed and it told her that Merle was not at ease in the slightest sending her into a state of considerable distress.
"Couple weeks 'go." Beau drawled out evenly seeming unintimidated by the man, but there was a hint of evident respect in his tone. Although Beau considered Merle a friend, he knew very well Merle was not a man to be crossed.
"Well, ain't that just dandy." Merle declared a fakeness shining through his friendly tone suggesting that there wasn't anything 'dandy' about it at all. Beau Adam's was one of the very reason's Merle did not want Addy to go to this little get together in the first place. Beau was the type that often did not take 'no' for an answer, sold hard drugs and was often a mean drunk if provoke. He was not a pleasant individual and little Addy had no business with him as far as Merle was concerned. Beau's very presence made Merle's chest cave in painful hard as he pressed every ounce of his wrath down into it. Merle didn't rightly understand why he felt so incredibly strongly about all of this, but the fact remained that he did and there was nothing that could stop the intense feelings he had towards the little woman who put herself in another shitty situation. Merle was almost certain Addy disobeyed him out of pure stubbornness and the man made a silent promise to himself to break that rebellious nature of hers. As she was showing him to an immature disrespectful and defiant little shit.
Daryl stayed behind by the truck in the shadows watching and observing everyone closely, his blue eyes piecing through his unkempt bangs. Daryl felt a wave of annoyance rising within him at Addy taking off on her own after she was expressly told not to go. Did this girl have a death wish or was she really that stupid?
Although, Daryl knew Addy was not privy to Merle's reasoning for her not to go to the bonfire, he still could not help but feel irritated at the woman's inability to just simply trust them. She was in no position to be playing defiant with Merle and as far as Daryl was concerned, she needed one hell of a wakeup call, this was no game they were playing with her. She was still too young to be drinking and smoking and hanging out with shady characters such as Beau Adam's. She was with them now and he knew Merle was not going to stand for any of this rebellious shit and if Daryl was being honest with himself, neither was he.
"Why don't ya stay fer awhile and have a beer with us, Merle? We ain't even started." Beau asked gesturing towards his cooler on his tailgate idly.
"Nah, I gotta a little somethin' I need ta take care of." Merle expressed almost cheerfully, but there was a dark edge to his tone that suggested he was not cheerful at all and that 'little somethin' he was referring to was undoubtably Addy. And 'take care of' was his very poor way of expressing his intent to punish her.
There was a long beat of silence that had Addy's limbs stiffen uncomfortably and her wide green eyes dart back and forth in apprehension.
"Adaline May!" Merle's voice boomed suddenly echoing through the silence which nearly made Addy jump out of her skin feeling her heart hammer harshly against her tightened chest.
Merle rarely ever bellowed, he raised his voice, of course, but Addy had never heard him yell at that sheer volume nor did Merle ever refer to her as Adaline. It was always Addy, Addy May, or little girl. Never had he ever called her Adaline. If Addy had any doubt how unquestionably furious he was at her, that booming harsh tone confirmed it making Addy want to curl in on herself and disappear.
"Git yer ass out her where I can see ya." Merle growled out fiercely not hiding his irritation at her in the slightest. His volume had lowered significantly suggesting that he knew very well she was close by and in earshot of him, but his tone was deep and coarse making Addy want to do anything but show herself.
Addy felt a rush of panic come over her as she had no idea what to do at this moment. She did not want to test Merle's anger further, but she also did not want to come out to the man who had a tendency to bust her ass. And if Addy was being honest with herself at the moment, that is what she feared from the man. She did not think Merle would truly hurt her, but… oh who was she kidding? Ass whippings HURT and she experienced firsthand from a gruff redneck who doesn't know the meaning of restraint. He was harsh, rough, unfeeling (to the extent that he would dare to show) and Addy wanted nothing more than to stay exactly where she was. Memories of the last spanking she received flooded into her mind which made Addy's butt muscles physically clench in response. The man wanted to be mean, uncouth, gruff and callous and Addy was almost certain nothing would change stubborn mind to be just that and nothing more.
However, Addy wasn't ignorant she knew Merle knew she was there hiding from him and would undoubtably eventually find her. Her hiding place was not very inconspicuous, but she was finding it hard to even move a muscle, let alone show herself to the angry man. She was now deeply regretting going to the bonfire in the first place because right at the moment Merle's wrath was not worth it (and she hadn't even faced him yet).
"If yer ass ain't out her in the next three seconds, girl, I'm cutting me a switch and when I find ya I ain't gonna be my nice cheerful self." Merle's voice was rough with a tone that indicated that he was out of what little patience he had.
Addy had not a shitin' clue what a 'switch' was, but she was positive she did not want to find out. So, with her heart in her stomach and her breath held in her throat, Addy gathered up as much bravery as she could muster and slowly trudged out from behind the truck feeling her body ache with strain and reluctance. I'm gonna die.
Addy shuffled up next to Maisie suddenly feeling half her age. Maisie turned her attention towards Addy who was looking at her with pity and concern. However, Addy kept her head down fiddling with her hands nervously not daring to look up at Merle as she was certain his face would have her melt into a puddle of nerves.
Once Merle spotted the small frame of the woman appear from behind the truck, Merle's tight tense shoulders visibly relaxed some, feeling a huff of hot air expel from his nose. Her posture spoke volumes to him and it gave him a brush of satisfaction that the girl was showing some respect towards her situation. That's right, little girl, ya better know yer in trouble. She may not be fully regretting her choice now, but she was going to and Merle would make sure she would think real hard about ever disobeying him again.
Merle held out his hand in front of him and snapped his rough callous fingers together harshly sending a sharp crack cutting into Addy's ears. The young woman flinched snapping her head up to look at Merle giving him her attention which was exactly Merle's intent. Merle pointed a stiff finger to the space in front of him. His defined masculine features stood out sharply against the flickering light of the fire, his blue eyes hard and dangerous stern. Addy swallowed hard as she physically leaned her head back. That was not a face she wanted to come to.
"Come here ta me." Merle's raspy voice was eerily calm, but his tone was deep and gruff with an edge of warning which sent Addy's heart pounding. The young woman's breath caught in her throat feeling her lungs constrict painfully, her whole-body froze with reluctance. She did not want to move.
Addy cautiously tilted her head to the side to look at Maisie who gave her a sympathetic grimace, her face written with uncertainty and worry. There was really nothing Maisie could do for her friend.
Addy felt her cheeks flush with sheer embarrassment as she cautiously peered around timidly at everyone whose eyes were fixed on her. Addy dipped her head down again looking at her fidgeting hands squirming under everyone's gaze as they watched and waited for her to make her decision. There was no one she could really turn to for aid against the Dixon brothers, they were undoubtably her source of family at the moment and it appeared everyone seemed to respect and accept that aspect. She was a part of their pack and many understood that you did not interfere with Dixon affairs.
Addy cautiously tilted her head up looking past Merle at Daryl who lifted his chin slightly rising a critical eyebrow, giving her a look that clearly read 'you better more your ass'. Addy scrunched her face up into a grimacing pout of reluctance.
She felt like some child who had been caught out past curfew. She had never felt this way before, it was utterly humiliating and embarrassing as hell. She was a grown woman; she was no longer a teenager and in Addy's mind should not be subjected to such belittling. Even though she just turned twenty a few months ago, that did not mean she was not completely and one hundred percent an adult who had every right to go to a bonfire or anywhere else she damn well pleased. To Addy, this all was just unfair and completely unwarranted. Merle should not have this much authority over her. It was just…wrong.
"Ya think I'm playin' with ya, girl?" Merle snapped annoyed at her lack of immediate compliance to his very simple order, feeling his shoulders and neck muscles stiffen. "Ya wanna see me lose my shit?" Merle challenged roughly holding back his temper by a thread. If you don't move yer ass girl, I swear…
At that, Addy found her feet slowly moving on their own accord towards the man feeling her body strain with a strong hesitancy as ever fiber of her being was telling her to stay away, but the fact remained that she did not want to see Merle 'lose his shit' as she knew it would not be pretty and would do her no favors to piss the man off more than he already was and he undeniably was pissed. Addy kept her head down as she settled her feet as close as she dared then cautiously peered up under her eyelashes before immediately casting them back down to the dirt. The young woman found herself closing in on herself and shrinking under his stern scowl feeling her ears duck down to her shoulders. Addy knew she was being a spineless coward and hated herself for being so timid, but Merle looked downright menacing to the point that Addy just couldn't help herself. The man could snap her like a twig if he really wanted to and at this point Addy was not entirely certain he wouldn't. Eric did; why should Merle be any different?
Don't ya go comparin' me ta that little fucking sack of shit… Merle's words rang in her head.
Merle closed the distance between the two of them taking a large step forward until he was only inches away from her. Addy's nostrils filled with the potent nicotine that lingered on his black wifebeater with the sharp sent of cheap lime soap that he used often. Addy felt her body become rigid pressing her lips together feeling her breathing cease for a moment at the man's imposing frame that was invading her personal space. Merle reached his hand under her chin and grabbed a hold of her jaw firmly lifting her head up forcing her gaze on him. Merle bent his torso down until he was eye level with her. His hard steel blue eyes pincered through her like daggers with an intensity that made Addy visibly swallow. Addy tried to lean back, but Merle held her firmly in place.
"Blow in my face." Merle commanded sharply.
Addy brows frowned in confusion, but slowly did as she was told pressing her lips together blowing a gentle waft of air in his direction. Merle closed his intense blue eyes inhaling through his nose sharply taking in the scent of her breath. Addy's eyes were wide taking in every ounce of Merle's expressions and facial movements not missing one twitch. Merle snapped his eyes open and Addy was again hit by Merle's piercing glower which Addy swore was even more daunting and intense than before.
"Been drinkin' and smokin' trees." Merle growled deeply his rough voice rumbling in his chest. He stated his words as facts not in the least bit sounding unsure of his observation as her breath all but told him what he desired to know. Apparently, simply asking her was out of the question, seeming not to trust the woman who disobeyed him.
"Ya been fuckin' too?" The man suddenly asked coldly, his tone brisk and accusing, seeming like he thought it was a strong possibility.
"What?!" Addy expressed appalled jerking away from the man's grip taking a large step away from him feeling herself fill with raising outrage. How dare he ask such a question?
"No." Addy declared adamantly disgusted that Merle would even bring up something so personal and private. What did he think of her as? As some stupid airhead with no self-control or self-respect who would fuck someone in a heartbeat if given the chance?
Merle's large body stood stiffly where he was, feeling his muscles tense and budge. The man kept his hard eyes locked onto the woman in front of him, his scowl darkening as he dipped his head down leveling his glare severely. Unfortunately, Addy was too insulted to consciously notice and the desire to call Merle out on his offensive insinuation was surpassing her fear of him. It seemed an insult was all Addy needed to gain some much-desired bravery back into her heart. She needed to stand up to this man and show him she wasn't going to be bossed around like some little obedient submissive puppy dog. She wasn't just going to take his belittling in front of everyone. She needed to assert herself as an independent adult.
"Did you seriously just ask me that?" Addy admonished sharply a strong bit to her voice as she actively ignored her body's warning signs feeling anxiety blossom and spread through her tight chest.
"For your information, I had only a few beers, and like two hits of a joint and I haven't been fooling around. Not that it's any of your business what…" Addy didn't have time to finish her sentence as she was instantly cut off from her rant. Merle snatched ahold of her bicep yanking the unsuspecting woman sharply towards him making her stumble over her feet.
Within seconds, the gruff man had the young woman bent over wrapping his large muscular arm around her narrow waist securing her at his side giving Addy had an amazing view of the dirt below her boots. Addy felt a rush of air gust over the backs of her now exposed upper thighs feeling her dress rid up just hiding the undercurve of her bottom.
Before Addy even had a moment to comprehend her situation, the man pressed Addy's bend frame against his rigid body and smacked his large rough palm down in the center of her upturned backside. The crack echoed sharply against the stunned silence. Addy's stiff body froze and her green eyes widened with utter shock and dread. Oh. My. God. No.
Addy's astonished mouth parted, but Merle didn't give her any time to formulate her words as his calloused palm smacked against her upturned cheeks a second time with more force making Addy gasp and jerked her pelvis forward, the sting prickling sharply against her taut flesh. Ow.
"Merle." Addy gasped out in dismay as she tried to wiggle herself out of his firm hold, but Merle was having none of it and laid his palm down rapidly lighting a blazing fire across her rounded flesh with strong blistering swats. The sting was immediate and intense and Merle was not holding back in the slightest as the pain sunk deep into her flesh remarkably quickly. Addy instinctually placed her palms against her thighs to steady herself as she squirmed and shifted her weight in discomfort trying to move herself away from the punishing hand.
"No, no, M-Merle, stop, stop." Addy begged as she attempted to straighten herself and reach back to protect her posterior, but Merle's strong arm was like an iron clamp locking her in place making her efforts utterly useless. Dread consumed the young woman as not only was she not going anywhere, but she was not moving an inch out of where Merle wanted her.
"Ya think yer all big and bad actin' like a sassy little brat? Ya tryin' ta show all yer little friends here that yer a big girl by gettin' stoned and shit-faced? Not feelin' so big and grown bend over fer an ass whoppin' now are we, little girl?" Merle mocked gruffly taking no pity on the woman. She wanted to sass him in front of everyone on top of disobeying him? No. That was just something Merle could not and would not stand for. The disrespect and the disregard she expressed towards him were immense in the gruff man's mind and she was going to learn one way or another that that shit don't fly. The man had absolutely no problem humbling the woman in front of an audience, if that's what it took for the little hellion to listen then so be it. In his mind she got exactly what she asked for. Welcome ta the world of consequences, little girl.
Addy's face blushed bright red feeling her chest crack open with pure agonizing embarrassment. Her twenty-year-old self was being spanked like a little girl for sassing, right in front of all these people. Addy wanted the whole earth to just open up and swallow her whole sparing her from the dreadful humiliation and shame. And what made it worse was that her ass was facing in everyone's direction prominently displayed for their viewing pleasure while Merle spanked the ever-living hell out it. Addy just knew the heartless man did that on purpose. Addy felt the skirt of her dress sway and swoosh against her stinging flesh as Merle spanked her mercilessly exposing glimpses of her beat red skin underneath. Merle paused for a brief moment to tug the fabric down roughly in exasperation attempting to cover her bottom further which Addy was grateful for, but it was of little consolation as he was the man callous who was publicly spanking her. Little favors were of no comfort to the mortified woman.
Merle randomly and heatedly spanked her on all the areas of her posterior not missing the tops of her exposed thighs that were visibly turning red. Addy was sure her face matched the color of her bottom which she was certain was as bright red as a cherry tomato. If one could die of embarrassment Addy was certain she would be dead at this very moment as she never felt so mortified in her life. And the worst part of it all was that there was nothing she could do, but endure the humiliating punishment Merle was giving her. Addy was certain that she would never be able to show her face to anyone in this town again without melting with shame. She was going to be the laughing stock of all of Wayne's township, only known as the twenty-year-old who got her ass tanned like a disobedient child in front of the whole bonfire.
The sting was becoming more and more intense and in all of Addy's efforts not to vocalize her discomfort she found her lips gasping out moans and whimpers. Addy immediately pressed her lips tightly together and scrunching her eyes shut stiffening her body determined not to make any more noise as she attempted to gain some control over her horrible situation and spare her a shred of dignity that was all being spanked away.
Maisie stood in shock and disbelief, her dainty mouth parted and her eyes laid fixed upon her friend's backside that was being utterly and thoroughly spanked right in front of her. The woman's chest tightened as she licked her lips feeling awkward and utterly embarrassed for her friend. Maisie cautiously looked around at the gawking crowd of people hearing incoherent whispering and murmuring. Some stood awkwardly looking extremely uncomfortable while others look amused and somewhat entertained. Maisie practically snarled at Beau who watched with satisfaction a smug smirk playing on his tight lips as he sipped on his long neck stout resting his arm idly against the side his truck, like he was watching an entertaining show. His snickering and smirking made Maisie feel extremely sorry for Addy itching to do something to end her humiliation.
Maisie rammed her elbow into Travis's side gaining his attention.
"Do somethin'." Maisie implored through tight lips.
"Do somethin'?" Travis repeated in disbelief. "What the hell can I do? It ain't none of my business. Besides, he's just givin' her a whoppin', not like he's beatin' her bloody." Travis insisted having no desire to get involved. While he found it a bit strange giving a twenty-year-old a spanking, he saw nothing inherently wrong with it.
"She's a grown woman. It ain't right. She ain't likin' it." Maisie said strongly trying to stand up for her friend.
"Well, I can see that. I don't think Merle's intention is fer her ta like it. It's a whoppin'." Travis challenged in a matter-of-fact way shrugging his shoulders.
"Travis." Maisie scolded harshly under her breath.
Travis sighed heavily looking over at the poor woman bent over Merle's hip. He did feel sorry for her and did not wish her the humiliation and before he lost his nerve Travis took an awkward step forward.
"Merle, come on, man. 'Nough a 'nough. She ain't done nothin' so wrong." Travis insisted diplomatically.
Merle paused his swinging palm for a moment, but held Addy firmly not allowing her to move from her bent position. Merle turned to glare at Travis with a sharp and critical glower which made Travis want to swallowed.
"Travis, I swear, man, if you don't mind yer own damn business, I'll punch yer teeth so far down yer throat, ya'll be spittin' 'em back up single file." Merle threatened gruffly his tone indicating that he meant every word.
Travis put his hands up in a surrendering pose taking a step back showing Merle he had no intention of provoking him. This was Dixon business and when Merle said to back off, you backed off.
Merle popped the young woman's backside two more times sharply on each cheek before straightening the woman back up. Addy had to fight the urged to immediately grab a hold of her blazing bottom, instead she opted to grab the sides of her dress gripping and twisting the fabric in her fists as she hunched her body over attempting gain control over linger painful sting. If Addy thought her situation couldn't get much worse, she was dead wrong. Merle did not give her even a second to collect herself before gripping the side of her left shoulder whirling her around to face the small group of onlookers, practically displaying her for their viewing. Addy's eyes immediately locked onto the dirt below her feet feeling her whole face burn crimson red from pure raw embarrassment and mortification. Addy's slumped dejected posture closed in on itself feeling her eyes sting with undesirable tears of shame.
"And that goes fer the rest of ya'll. This little girl, right here…" Merle declared grabbing a firm hold of her shoulder and giving it a slight jerk for empathies in case any of these idiots had any doubt who he was talking about. "…is my responsibility. If any of ya have a mind ta interfere with that. I ain't got no problem stompin' any of yer candy asses into the ground. Ya understand me?" Merle's words were sharp, gruff and immensely serious. Merle directed his eyes towards Beau who dipped his head slightly in respect and submission a smirk still playing on his lips like this all was utterly amusing to him. Merle's eyes narrowed slightly lingering his attention on him for a beat longer before casting his eyes back into the general group. There were a few awkward nods and a few mumbles of 'yeah man's'.
Then without warning Merle turned Addy to the side and swatted her sore butt hard propelling her in the direction of the truck. "Go sit in the truck." Merle ordered gruffly.
Despite herself, Addy yelped reaching back to protect her aching bottom and practically sprinted to the truck wanting desperately to get out the gawking eyes of the group. Addy rushed past Daryl who stepped out of her way. Addy slammed her palms into the side of the door before jerking it open and scrambling inside. Daryl watched her with a firm expression on his face, he wasn't at all shocked that Merle spanked the woman in front of everyone. In fact, he was surprised Merle held out as long as he did. Merle was not known for his patience. Daryl inwardly scoffed shaking his head at the woman's audacity. What did she expect?
Addy slouched low in the seat turning to the side to keep her tender bottom off the seat as much as possible. Before Addy could stop herself, she felt unwanted tears spill down her flushed cheeks, the painful humiliation she had just endured was simply unbearable for the soft woman's heart. A rush of intense emotions began to consume the young woman that the spanking seemed to bring to the surface. The confusion and bitter sadness of the assault she suffered at the hands of her boyfriend, the fact that Merle and Daryl practically hated her was eating away at her burden and bruised heart. Now on top of everything, she had just been publicly spanked. Although the spanking did not last long, Merle was merciless and ensured in was painful and memorable leaving her bottom stinging and burning like hell, along with her pride and dignity that was utterly and completely spanked away. Everything seemed unjust and unfair and Addy couldn't help but wonder why she was such a loser. She just seemed unable to do anything right or keep anyone's affections no matter what she did. What was wrong with her?
Addy was so consumed in her own dejected thoughts that when the passenger door abruptly opened Addy jerked harshly in the seat.
"Move over." Daryl rasped out deeply.
Addy obeyed and moved to the center of the bench seat trying to hide her wet face behind her hair. Once Daryl scooted himself in and shut the door, Merle was not far behind and opened the driver's door. Addy's whole body stiffened as Merle slid his large frame next to her, his muscular thigh pressed firmly against her until she was practically sandwiched in between the two men. Addy kept her head down allowing her hair to curtain her protectively against both of the Dixon brothers' eyes, shrinking in on herself trying to prevent her body from touching either of the men. Merle's movements were jerky and ridged as he threw the truck into drive and veered down the rough path. Addy swayed and bumped into them as the truck bounced and shifted against the uneven ground. The ride was awkwardly and tensely silent and Addy tried to hide the tears that were threatening to fall again, but an unexpected sniffle escaped and Addy immediately whimpered in despair.
"Ohhhh don't worry, darlin'." Merle cooed in a dark calm tone. "I'm really gonna give ya somethin' ta cry 'bout when we git back ta the trailer. So, you just save them pity tears for my hand." Merle expressed unsympathetically.
Addy nearly gasped, her eyes widen with dread as a sick feeling dropped into her stomach. He's going to spank me again? Apparently, spanking her in front of everyone was not enough. Fresh tears lined Addy's green earthy eyes as she leaned forward resting her elbows on her knees covering her face with her hands wanting to just disappear into nothing. This had to be one of the worst days of her life. She was now deeply and wholly regretted disobeying the man and she couldn't help, but wish she had simply listened to the man.
TBC
Oh no…Poor poor Addy. I have to say, as the author, I feel really bad for her.
Please let me know your thoughts. I'm still not sure if I'm going to continue with this story. So, I would really appreciate your feedback and suggestions. Are you all still interested?