Once Upon an Arizona Sunset

Chapter 8

******** Peyton ********

True to his word Chuck bought me a puppy. He phoned me two weeks after we made our deal. It was early. 7:30am. I was asleep but I smiled at his name flashing across the screen of my phone. 

“Morning.” I said, sleepily. 

“Good morning. Can I pick you up?” He asked. I smiled. 

“Sure.” I said happily. 

“See you soon.” He said, ending the call. I crawled out of bed and into my shower. Braiding my wet, long dark hair into a large french braid. Threw on some jeans and a tank top then headed down to grab a quick bite before he showed up. I could hear my dad’s voice in the kitchen. When I rounded the corner there sat Chuck. With a beautiful, fluffy, husky on the floor beside him. 

“Oh my god!” I said excitedly. He smiled. 

“I promised so here he is.” He said. I pulled the puppy into my lap. He kissed my face with his stinky puppy breath. His paws were far too big for his small little body. 

“I love him.” I said, burying my face into his fur. 

“Where is this puppy going to live?” My father asked me. I looked quickly at Chuck. I hadn’t discussed this with my parents yet. But I guess there was no better time than the present. 

“Ummm. Well actually. Chuck bought a house.” I started, struggling to say this in the right way. Knowing that I am an adult, I can move out if I want too. I was just worried that it may seem as though I am rushing into things. 

“He asked if I would like to move in with him. I was thinking it might be a good idea. Since Connor will be coming home in thirty days and everything….” I said trailing off. My mother was silent, not a good thing with her. But my dad looked like he understood me. 

“I don’t want to be here when he gets home.” I said, I meant it too. He was so toxic and being his twin he felt that he could get me to do things for him. I hated it. 

“I think it actually might not be a bad idea for us to be here alone with Connor.” My mother suddenly said. I was shocked. 

“But aren’t you two maybe rushing this a little bit?” She asked Chuck. He looked at her bravely. 

“I know Ma’am, it is a little quick and normally I’m a much more cautious person. But I think that Peyton is good for me. I hope I’m good for her. We aren’t going very far, just four houses down from Liam and Olivia. I didn’t want to be crowding them anymore with the baby and all.” Chuck said. s**t…. I had forgotten. I touched his hand from the floor. He looked down at me. 

“Olivia and Liam were in the hospital last night.” I said, his eyes widened. 

“Are they ok?” He asked me. I shook my head no. 

“No, she lost the baby.” I said. I was sort of sad, I was sad for my friend. I was sad for the loss of life. I was certainly going to be there to help her through her loss. But I also wondered if maybe, things happened for a reason. A way to let her leave that piece of her life behind entirely. 

“Crap.” He said somberly. I nodded. My mother shocked me then. 

“I’m not going to be a grandma?” She asked. I looked at her. I wanted to ask her how she knew but I figured she just wasn’t dumb. She knew. 

“No mom. You won’t.” I said. She looked sad for a minute. 

“Well, If Olivia needs anything tell her not to hesitate to call ok? Peyton you need to be here for her during this time.” She said. I nodded, I knew she was right. 

“Should we go check on them?” Chuck asked me. I shrugged. Honestly I wasn’t sure if we should or shouldn’t. I wanted to. 

“I’m not sure Chuck. I want to. But I don’t want to intrude.” I said. He stood. 

“Well let’s go anyway, then we can go get the keys for our new home.” He said, smiling. 

“Thanks for understanding Mr. and Mrs. Smith.” He said. They both nodded. I picked up my puppy and packed him out to Chucks Jeep. 

“Can you drive?” He asked me. I nodded, wondering why he wanted me too. But I handed him the pup and got in the drivers side. Olivia’s car was at Tims so I pulled up on the curb in front of his house. I rung the doorbell. Tim answered. Liam was sitting at the kitchen island. He looked exhausted. His eyes were baggy and black. I walked up and hugged him. 

“Are you ok?” I asked. He hugged me tightly back. 

“I am, but I’m not sure about Olivia.” He said. 

“Is she awake?” I asked him. He nodded. 

“She hasn’t slept a minute all night. She just laid there crying.” He said. I nodded. I went to the fridge, got a glass of orange juice. Made her some toast and then headed up the stairs. I was terrified. I didn’t know what to say to her. But I tapped gently on her bedroom door and then let myself in. She was curled up in bed. Her back to me. I couldn’t hear her crying. I set the juice and toast down on the bedside table and curled up in the bed with her. I wrapped my arms around her and she began to sob. 

“Olivia, I am so sorry.” I said, holding her. I didn’t know what else to do. I could feel the pain of my best friend radiating from her body. When her tears subsided I let her go. 

“Sit up.” I said, she did as instructed which surprised me. I handed her a tissue and she blew her nose. Then I passed her the orange juice and toast. She looked at it with distaste. I could see her wanting to reject it. 

“Please Olivia. You need strength this journey isn’t over yet.” I said to her. She took a sip. Then She nibbled on the toast. 

“Are you ok?” I asked her. 

“No” She said honestly. I knew she wanted but I felt that I had to ask.

“Peyton this is my fault.” She said, suddenly as she swallowed a mouthful of toast. 

“What? No it’s not.” I said to her. She nodded. 

“Yes, remember, I wanted an abortion.” She said. 

“God, Olivia. How does that make this your fault? That was weeks ago. You were planning a nursery. We were going to do a registry for the baby shower.” I said to her. It wasn’t her fault. 

“But Peyton I kept thinking how it would have been easier if I wasn’t pregnant. How this baby was ruining my plans. Ruining my future with Liam.” She said. I handed her some advil. Sure that she was in pain. She had to be cramping. I had done a quick google search. She could be bleeding for a few hours. Or she could bleed for a few days. She’d have cramps. She’d be emotional. I was going to do my best to try and help her. 

“Olivia. You can’t think that way. This has to be something you think of as just a thing that happens. It’s no one's fault. It just isn’t, you didn’t do it with your thoughts or anything you did. You will never mourn it properly if you think that way.” I said, hoping I could convince her, but unsure. 

“K.” She said, but I was sure she wasn’t listening to me. When she was done eating I said, 

“Want to come and meet Loki?” She looked at me confused. 

“Chuck bought me a dog.” I said happily. She smiled, I hoped it was a smile that she meant not forced. 

“Ok, just let me get some clothes on. I think I’ll feel a bit better if I get dressed.” She said. I nodded. She would, I was certain. Maybe she would come for a walk with Loki and I. That would help a bit too. She threw on some shorts and a tank top then she went into the bathroom. 

“How long am I going to bleed for?” She asked when she came out. 

“I did a bit of googling because I wanted to be able to help you if I could. It could be a few hours or a few days.” I said. She nodded. 

“K. Let’s go meet Loki.” She said. He loved her, he loved everyone really. He kissed her face and laid on her knee. She pet him softly, sitting on the couch with him. I let her sit for a while. Then I made my move to try and get her out into the sunshine. 

“He probably needs to go to the bathroom, do you want to come for a walk with us?” I asked her. She nodded. I put his leash on. 

“Well Liam and I can go get the keys for the house.” Chuck said, we all walked down the road. Olivia and Liam hadn’t seen the house yet. 

“Can I see your house?” She asked me. 

“Of course!” I said, I was trying to not make my life seem great right now. I didn’t want to upset her more. But since she had asked. Loki had gone to the bathroom so we walked over to where the realtor was handing Chuck the keys. 

“You girls want to go in?” He asked us.

“Yes please,” Olivia said. We went in. She walked through the foyer and into the kitchen. 

“I like it, it’s similar to Liam’s but it’s unique too.” She said. 

“I really like the tile on your fireplace.” She said, walking to look into the yard. 

“No freaking way. You have a pool. I didn’t know any of these homes had a pool!” She said. I smiled at her. 

“Well now you won’t be getting rid of me.” She said. 

“Is upstairs the same as Liams?” She asked. Both homes were slightly smaller than Tims. I shook my head no and led her up. 

“It’s really nice Peyton. I’m so happy for you.” She said. 

“Does Chuck have any furniture?” I asked her. She shrugged. I heard the boys come in downstairs. We walked out onto the balcony off the master. 

“Yea this is really nice. You’ll be within walking distance of me. I love it. I feel like we need to move all our friends into the complex.” She said, smiling. I nodded. I agreed, we needed Norra here now. The boys came up the stairs. 

“This is really nice Peyton.” Liam said. I smiled at him. 

“Ummm. Chuck do you have any furniture?” I asked him, curious if we would be eating on the floor. He laughed. 

“I have a bed, a dresser and some clothes.” He said. Crap. He pulled his wallet out and handed me a card. 

“I paid 440 for the house with a budget of 500 so you can buy furniture on this.” He said. Oooooo yes, I loved shopping. I could play interior decorator. 

“You up for some furniture shopping?” I asked Olivia. She was quiet for a minute. 

“I would love to help you, but can I have a few days?” She asked. I nodded. Yes I could wait. We could just eat take out and use paper plates for a while if I had too. I wanted her and Norra to help. We walked back to Tims. I decided that I had let her have some time to herself now. I would make sure she got out everyday. Really it was all I could do. I hugged her at the door. 

“I love you Olivia. Call me if you need me. We’re going to move Chuck’s stuff over. I might grab a few small things for the house and Loki. But we’re around.” I said. She hugged me back.

“I love you too Peyton.” she said. I watched her and Liam go into the house. 

“Well shall we move your two pieces of furniture?” I asked Chuck. He laughed. 

“Yea I guess we can.” We put Loki in the backyard to play and put his clothes all into the few boxes he had. We borrowed Liam’s truck, loading all the furniture into it and backed into the driveway of our new home. We carried it all upstairs putting the bed frame together. He hung his clothes while I made a list of things we needed immediately. I had decided to get a few things so we could live until Olivia felt like shopping with me.

Toilet paper

Dish soap

All purpose cleaner

Laundry soap

Dishes

Cutlery

Pots and Pans

Milk

Chicken

Butter

Bread

Celery

Onions

Potatoes

Towels

Dog food

Dog dishes

I decided to leave it with that. I could go out again tomorrow if I needed more things. Maybe I could get Olivia to help me do a little bit at a time. I wondered if she needed to see a therapist. 

“Do you think it would be good for Olivia to speak with a counselor or something?” I asked Chuck. 

“Maybe, I used to see one twice a week after my leg. I only go about once a month now. But I could set her up with him.” He said. 

“You do?” I asked, I was surprised he had never told me about that. 

“Yea, I thought it would be smart.” he said. I nodded. He was probably right. 

“Well, you get a list?” He asked. I nodded. 

“I was thinking too, maybe we should swing by my place. I’ve got a couch in my bedroom and some furniture out on the patio.” I said. We went shopping first. Taking his jeep, picking up the things on my list. Loki riding in the shopping cart happy as can be. 

“I can’t believe you actually got me a puppy.” I said to him. Scratching the little pup behind the ear. He smiled. 

“Of course I did, you asked for one you got one.” He kissed me softly. Damn, I love this man. I thought to myself. We loaded up a few things I hadn’t thought of. Headed home and unloaded it. Then we went to my house, grabbed my couch and a few changes of clothes. No one was home so I got to avoid the sad conversations that would be happening. It was supper time by now so I ordered Pizza. I was tired from the day. I didn’t feel like getting anything else from my house. 

“Let’s get the rest of my stuff tomorrow.” I suggested, He smiled. He sat down on the couch waiting for the Pizza to be delivered. I walked over to him and dropped to my knees between his legs. He smiled at me as I unfastened his belt. Popping open the button on his jeans and sliding his zipper down. I kept eye contact with him as I brought his manhood to my mouth. Teasing the tip of him with my tongue. Swirling it around him. He slid his hand into my hair and let out a soft moan. I smiled. 

“You like it when I do this?” I asked him. 

“Very much.” He said. I slid my tongue down the length of his shaft.

“How about when I do that?” I asked him. He smiled. 

“Oh yeah baby. I love it when you do that.” He groaned. I slid his whole erection into my mouth and sucked it in until my face was buried in his soft mound of hair. Then I slid myself back up. His hand pulled a little on my hair. I smiled and slid my mouth back down his steel road. Pumping the base with my hand. I could taste pre-c*m. He was getting close. I pulled back, releasing him from my mouth. Then I Pulled my shirt over my head, unfastened my bra and threw it to the side. I slid up close to him, squishing my breasts together and sheathing his rock hard c**k in between them. I spit down my own cleavage and f****d him with my chest. His hands tight in my hair as I bounced my chest up and down on him. He began thrusting his hips upwards to meet my downward strokes. When he came it sprinkled across my breasts, up my neck and onto my face. I smiled and used my finger to slip it off my skin. Bringing my finger to my mouth and swallowing it. 

“Jesus christ.” He said through gritted teeth. I smiled. 

“You taste so good baby.” I said sexily. He launched himself at me, knocking me over onto the ground. He shed the rest of my clothes quickly, then he pulled my hips up to him and thrust his mouth onto me. I threw my head back. Moaning. 

“Ah, you're so wet.” He said, sliding his tongue along my moist slit. I smiled. My hands reached down to grip his hair. Just then the doorbell rang. 

“f**k” He said. He climbed up. Zipped up his pants and headed to the door. I heard him talking to the delivery boy. 

“Thanks very much have a good night.” The delivery boy said. I smiled and reached my hand down to my c**t, stroking it around and around. Working myself closer. When he walked into the living room his eyes met mine. I smiled and slid a finger into my wet tunnel. He tossed the Pizza onto the counter, then he sat back on the couch. Unfastening his pants again and pulling his c**k out. It was hard again. I smiled at it. 

“Keep playing with yourself.” He said, his head c****d to one side. I obliged, thrusting a finger in and out of myself. Then bringing my hand to my mouth. Licking my wetness from my finger. 

“You are a siren” He said, stroking himself as he watched me. I knew I was. I had always been good at this. The unique part was that so was he. He was very good at this. I slid my finger back along my slit, spreading myself wide so that he could watch every thrust of my finger. 

“Come here.” He said after a while. I stood and he laid on the couch, taking my hand and pulling me up to him. He grabbed my thigh and pulled it over his face. Bringing me to his mouth. I moaned when his tongue entered me. 

“Ah.” I said, my hands gripping the back of the couch. I rode his face, my hips bucking with every lick, every thrust. He moved to my c**t, his tongue swirling around and around it while he thrust two fingers deep into me. I felt my orgasm building and I let it explode. 

“Chuck! Chuck! Oh god.” I cried. As I finished he lifted me by the hips, sliding me back and thrusting his rock hard shaft into me. He thrust three times, deep and hard and I was almost there again. This time I felt that building farther inside. The one that made me feel like I have to pee. 

“Chuck.” I cried, 

“Yea baby.” He moaned. 

“I’m gonna squirt.” I said. He smiled. 

“Please do baby.” He said, thrusting again. My head thrust back, he sat up. Thrusting into me hard. He brought his mouth to my n*****s and we came together. I soaked us. My orgasm is evident and wet. He thrust into me a few more times. Then we laid together on the couch. My body convulses from the intensity of the orgasm. 

“Wow.” I said, smiling at him. I kissed him gently. 

“I like that you do that.” He said, smiling. 

“I don't, it's messy, but it’s the most intense feeling.” I said. He smiled, 

“I don’t care if it’s messy. You go crazy and it feels different for me.” He said. I sat up. 

“I’m famished.” I said, grabbing the pizza box and bringing it back to the couch. We sat naked, eating pizza. When we had finished I brought Loki in from outside, put him into his kennel for the night. Grabbed Chuck’s hand. 

“Common baby, let's go see if you can get me to do that again.” I said, he came willingly. Happy to please me.