Bounded

Phantom pains

Trent clears his throat “Well the party starts in thirty minutes so I’ll leave you two ladies to prepare and I’ll be back in twenty minutes to pick y’all up.” Both Sam and I chime in at once “See you then!” Once Trent left we grab shampoo, conditioner, soap, deodorant, and our clothes than we headed out the cabin to another secret spot we claimed once we built the cabin which I preferred to of having it built closer to our spot but Sam argued that if our cabin was discovered then we’d have a fall back especially if we were ever to be In any kind of danger. Granted I don’t see why we’d ever be in that sort of situation. We locked up the cabin heading further into the forest near a path branching off the trail we usually take on our runs. I got lost in the feel of the forest’s soothing surroundings taking in a deep breath. Sam giggles lightly “Oh come on.”

I couldn’t help but smile as we reached a waterfall surrounded by colorful plants leaving me breathless from its beauty. We stripped diving in the deep water. We swam around a little splashing each other as we bathed. I climbed out ringing excess water from my hair before getting dressed while Sam stayed in the water a little longer. I glanced at her to see what she was doing to catch her biting at her nails with an discomforted look. I quickly got dressed aware we weren’t alone then helped give Sam some privacy so she could quickly get dressed too rushing back to the cabin locking it behind us. Sam dialed Trent’s number on her phone telling him we weren’t alone. She hangs the phone up after a minute turning to me

“Ok he said keep the cabin locked up till he gets here and he’s about five minutes away.” I was stuck on why she called him instead of family or the police. Why did you call Trent instead of anyone else? Sam seemed taken back by my question but shielded her emotions ``He asked for me to let him know if anything happened since he was so close by.” Wait no one lives this close to the forest especially not within twenty miles so that doesn’t make any sense. She shrugs “Hey I’m just relaying what the man said.” I keep my eyes narrowed at her “Something doesn’t seem right Sam.” Seriously Ray that’s what’s on your mind not the fact someone or something is out there stalking us.

How did you know we weren’t alone? Sam freezes “I...I um I saw something moving.” Minutes later we are safely tucked in Trents four door truck heading to the party. I couldn’t help but question things. I couldn’t put my finger on it but something just felt off. I rest my chin on my hand with my elbow laying on the door as I stare out the window. I keep pondering what seemed so off to me in my mind. The set caught my attention as I gawked at its beauty in awe.

I jump startled by my phone vibrating in my back pocket.....wait when did I put it on vibrate? I jump startled by my phone vibrating..... wait when did I put it on vibrate? I pull it out to see multiple messages, and groan. Mom is totally going to kill me. Five messages I mean really five unanswered messages! Reluctantly I pause just before tapping onto my messages. I sigh, rubbing the side of my face as my anxiety kicks in.

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Mom

Are you alright? 11:15 am

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Mom

Why did you bail in the middle of school? 11:29 am

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Mom

You never checked in like you said you would and we’re worried sick. 11:40 am

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Mom

Please say something?! 11:49 am

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Mom

RAYMONA ARE YOU OK?! 11:56 am

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Shit she used my full name. I glanced at the times I received her messages and literally scratched my head in complete confusion. I’d never ignore mom so why haven’t I responded yet. None of this makes sense to me....... Did something else happen to me during the time between leaving school to the time I was supposed to be at the cabin? I quickly come up with a excuse

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Ray

Hey sorry mom I wasn’t feeling so great so I left taking a nap but I’m better now and totally promise it’ll never happen again I’m also sorry for not answering you. Sam and I were getting ready for the party when I woke up.

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Mom

Are you sure you're up to going to this party? I mean your birthday is approaching horribly quickly and we could do something then.

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I just sat there in Trent’s truck blankly staring at my phone wondering what’s up with everyone today.

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Ray

I promise I’m good to go.....please don’t remind me.?

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Mom

Let me guess you still haven’t decided where to go after graduation?

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Ray

It’s not just choosing where to go it’s also deciding what to major in as well. Sometimes I wish I didn’t have to make a decision so soon.

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Mom

Well if all else fails you could always take up the family job. You're becoming a young woman after all.

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My jaw drops as I reread mom’s message, astonished that she’s finally agreed to allow me to join the family business. I’m completely clueless as to what the business is let alone what is done for it either. Then all rising excitement plummets as I read what she sent me next.

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Mom

Of course you’d have to wait until after your birthday, maybe even longer depending on your career choice.

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A sly smile grows as a cruel thought pops into mind and without any hesitation I send it to mom.

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Ray

Well I could always join the military.??‍♀️???

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I grimace as I realize how badly I may have pissed her off while attempting to read her response.

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Mom

I WILL HUNT YOU DOWN AND BEAT WHAT LITTLE ASS YOU HAVE THEN I'LL MAKE SURE YOUR NEVER ALLOWED TO APPLY AGAIN THEN LOCK YOUR TINY ASS UP SO YOU CAN’T ATTEMPT TO TRY ANYTHING ELSE!!!!???

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Ray

I was definitely joking.... Hey look at the time Igtg and what do ya know when just pulled up to the party.? love you mom BYE!

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Hey everything ok? Trent’s voice expresses his concern. I quickly turn my phone off sliding it back in my back pocket “Oh yeah, I was just catching up with my mom she was worried hearing I bailed school today.” I turned my head as it appears he’s about to speak Sam cuts in “WWHHHOOOOO PARTY TIME!” I’m doubled over clutching my stomach as I cry from laughing hysterically. What? I could barely breathe let alone respond to Sam’s puzzled question “Your......acting..........like...............you..........never get.............out.”

I could hear Sam huffing as I wiped tears from my eyes taking steady breaths to calm down. Once I lift my head I’m shocked to see Trent standing in front of me grinning from ear to ear holding an open hand out to me. Heat instantly rushes to my cheeks darkening my blushing cheeks. Trent helps me out of his truck then all three of us head into a pathway. Ok so I’ll admit I wasn’t completely honest with mom about certain details concerning the party but I was desperate. The party was actually further into the “Forbidden Forest” but all the students told their parents it was at the Lupine. I guess my class wanted to push the boundaries instead of settling for tradition.

Each year the senior class throws this unforgettable party at the Lupine which so happens to be a club. It’s supposedly a family owned club and several years ago the owner at the time agreed to allow raging teenagers into their club once each year. It was to protect the kids obviously we don’t believe in the dangers of being out here but my class isn’t stupid either. We have weapons to protect ourselves but no guns since there is alcohol and we’re still going to the club. I mean seriously who in their right mind would refuse such an epic offer...... we’ll just be wasted by the time the party actually migrates to the club. As we venture onwards I realize I’m between Trent and Sam but I shake it off as paranoia on my behalf. A smile spreads as we approach a massive clearing hidden within the spooky forest decked out with stumps for seats and dozens of kegs and tons of red solo cup packs laying beside each keg.

Pure excitement courses through me as I grab ahold of Sam and Trent’s hand closest to me dragging them into the massive clearing. In the middle was a stone circle around a large bonfire. Not too far away were two large speakers sitting on the tailgate of a jacked up truck blaring music for all to hear. I let go of my companions rushing to the closest keg freeing my inner Party Animal and oh believe me that b***h was beyond ready to raise some hell. I filled a cup chugging it savoring the unexpected drink tequila mixed with orange juice. After my third cup the effects showed as I giddily danced to Animals by Nickelback. Me and Sam stumble back to the keg with screwdriver in it, downing several more cups. A squeal simultaneously leaves Both mine and Sam’s mouths as Howl by Delaney Jane plays. We dance and sing along with the song.

Each time it said howl we’d howl along with the song. After the song ended Trent walked up to us with drinks. Sam slurred as she spoke, pointing to a keg surrounded by students “I’m going there.” He hands me a cup and I begin drinking only to choke on it as Wait for you by Elliott Yamin starts. Trent smiles at my reaction as I immediately chug the rest of the screw driver. Once he finishes his drink he holds out a hand “Care to dance?” I nod, taking his hand, losing all awareness of my surroundings. The moment Trent holds me closer to him to the point of feeling the heat brushing against my neck causes me to sober up at the realization of what his touch was doing to me.

I clear my throat pushing slightly away looking into his eyes with such intensity I failed to notice his eyes widened. Trent gasps sharply “Y..your eyes......” My brows furrowed in confusion “What about them?” Hearing him stutter only fueled my ever growing desire for him “Uuhh...uuuummmm they’re just....they’re just astonishing just like you.” I could feel something primal like within me wanting to break free causing my breathing to grow heavy and shorter. Trent guides me away from everyone but the moment I know we’re far enough away so no one can hear nor see us I push Trent up against a tree unable to win the raging war within me. His husky voice only makes it impossible for me to control myself “Ray....are you ok?”

I press my body against his pulling his head down slamming our lips together gripping his hair as our kissing becomes ruthless. Trent grasps my waist with one hand and the back of my head with the other gripping my hair in the process then grazes his tongue on my lower lip gaining entrance into my mouth as I gasp in shock. The want, no the need to have more of him takes complete control over me. His tongue ventures uncharted territory gaining lustful moans from me with me pressing myself against him even more firmly. This causes Trent to moan quickly, grabbing my ass, lifting me up, turning, then leaning my back against the tree I had him pinned against, wrapping my legs around his waist. At the sudden feel of his hardened member I feel my panties soak completely breaking from our kiss long enough to tear his shirt in half earning a growl from him getting me that much more aroused if that is even possible. I lick my lips examining his broad chest down to his defined pecs lower to his chiseled abs than to his trail ending at his pants.

I growl wanting more to see and more of him. My eyes roll back from the feel of his soft gentle lips caressing my neck then stops at the lower part of my neck just before the curve. He sucks on it causing me to moan louder throwing my head back arching my back pressing my soaked member harder against his grinding against him we growl at the same time. The moonlight beats against my skin making it itch. I trace a hand from the back of his neck down his sexy body to the belt on his pants unlatching gently sliding down unbuttoning then unzipping his pants. I moan from the gentle graze of his teeth against my neck heating my core to a blazing inferno. I slip my hand down his boxers, grasping a part of him.