Forgotten

At First Sight

Joes’ POV

“6:00 a m.”” better get up or you’ll be late again.” Jacob’s voice rings out. I fly out of bed grabbing my pants and bra sprinting to the bathroom. “s**t, s**t, s**t, s**t, shit.” I say landing on the ground after tripping over my pants leg. “Dude. Are you ok in there?” Jacob asks. “Fine.” I say opening the door with my shirt still half over my head. Living with my best friend for the last five years at work has made me a little less than modest. “ahhh.” He shouts covering his eyes. “whatever!” I exclaim “you know I’m hot!” as I chuckle going down the stairs. “See you tonight, right? I say as I climb in my car. “Wouldn’t miss it.” he says. As I push in the clutch and start my car. Shutting the door, I put the car in reverse, and back out of my parking spot. Racing threw the gears, as I gather up enough speed to merge on to the interstate. My car is my pride, and joy. I have owned her for just over a year. After spending the last 4 years, paying her off. She is officially mine. She is a dark shimmering blue, with hints of green glinting threw when the light hits her. Six-speed, with chrome wheels. Man, she is H-O-T warm like my grandma used to say. As I speed threw the toll, I see red and blues flashing in the rear view. I pull over on the shoulder. Will, another cop buddy of mine approaches the window. “Hey, Joe, I thought that was you.” He says. Yea just headed to class. “Last day you know!” I state. “congrats” he says winking at me. “Maybe I’ll stop in at Stans and see you tonight.” He said. “Kool! See you later.” I say. “Be careful and slow your ass down.” he says walking back to his truck. I pull off and speed back up taking my exit the next mile. Pulling into the school I grab my backpack and head inside.” Alright class that’s it your officially done.” my professor states. “Good luck, and you should be receiving the credits sometime tomorrow class dismissed.” Heading for the parking lot my phone goes off.

Jacob: Hey you about finished?

Me: yea just got out. Why?

Jacob: Lunch?

Me: Ur buying right?

Jacob: Don’t I always?

Me: Sure do!

Jacob: Don’t know why you ask every time then! Lol

Me:  Because I just like to hear it. Lol

Jacob: See you in 10 our place.

Me: See you in a few.

I climb out of my car just as my stomach starts to rumble. I grab my stomach and jump in shock as Jacob states scaring the crap out of me.“You have really got to stop skipping breakfast.” “Couldn’t help it I was going to be late.” “As always.” Says Jacob. As we walk into Teds diner and grab our spot. “What exactly do you mean by that?” I ask. “Hey, don’t get testy.” he says, “I just mean that you need to slow down”. “Rest a bit.” “You are always on the go.” “Cryptic much?” I say. The waitress comes and takes our order and we spend the next hour and half catching up on the day and planning out the celebrations for tonight.

Tonight, is going to be so much fun. I haven’t had a couple of days off in forever. I decide to go with my skintight silver jeans that have a flair at the bottom. My brown halter top shirt that was my moms that looks like its from the 80’s. its 80s sheik. It crosses in the front cradling my perfect thirty-two c cup breasts. It cuts off just above my navel and has little sleeves that sit just below my shoulders. It has beads of different colors sewn into the top making the color pop. I chose my brown and pink Justin boots with intricate designs on the top and going up the sides to match with my outfit. “Now what am I going to do about this hair.” I jump in the shower, give myself a good scrub with my favorite bath and body works sent, vanilla bean. Shampoo my hair while thinking about what I’m going to do with my make up. condition and exfoliate. Getting out of the shower I wrap my hair in my favorite old t-shirt, you know its better for your hair. Once it is semi dry, I put in my curling mousse and wrap my hair back up. Going out with curls tonight. I moisturize my face and body and start putting on my black eye liner and my favorite color pop jelly much eye shadow that makes my brown eyes pop. I line and fill my lips with my brown liner, then apply my red lip stain and gloss to lock in a brick red color for my lips. I take down my hair and fluff it. Blow a kiss to the mirror and head out the door. When I walk into the bar at 8:50 pm I see Jacob sitting in our booth, thumbing through the karaoke book. I walk up to the bar, order my usual, a shot of tequila with lime and salt and a cranberry with malibu and advise her to keep them coming. I walk over and sit my drinks down on the table and slide in.” So, what’s on the menu tonight?” I ask him. “Country.” He states. “you know it’s my favorite. “ok.” I said getting up and told the DJ we were going to do my country list tonight. He scrolls threw the list and clicks my name putting me in the lineup. I’m second in line of course due to us arriving early. More people are starting to arrive, and the music is on point tonight. I am feeling a buzz after taking my shot and I grab Jacob’s hand and drag him onto the dance floor. While we are dancing and having a good time there’s a group of six guys that come rolling in the door. They are all dressed sharp for this dinky little hole in the wall bar. They all stand about seven foot except for two who are just a tad bit shorter but not by much. They all have sun kissed skin; dark brown hair, except one who has jet black hair. He instantly lifts his nose in the air and sniffs. When he does, his eyes immediately connect with mine and it’s like I feel a spark shoot threw me as I hear a low growl escape his succulent looking lips. I am lost in translation staring him up and down. Taking in his beautifully built body. This man has muscles on top of muscle. He is dressed in dark blue jeans that hug him in all the right places. A dark blue American fighter t-shirt with white, and silver writing. He has deep brown eyes that I feel like snatch my soul. “HELLOOOO!” Jacob says snatching my attention back from my drooling episode. “What? Uhh? Sorry.” I say. “Are you ok?” he asks. “Yea fine. why?” “well I was asking you.” He pauses. “Asking me what?” I say. He suddenly turns his head, his lips connect with mine. I am so shocked. I stand there a minute before pulling back. The look in his eyes as I pull back are fearful with hurt radiating outward. I touch my lips and stand there awe struck for a moment before I stutter. Oh. I. I. I. he glances away with even more hurt in his eyes. I finally spit out what I’m trying to get my brain to communicate with my mouth. “I didn’t realize you cared for me like that.” “I have always seen you like a brother.” He turns to walk away when I catch his hand and pull him back to me. “That’s not exactly what I meant.” I tell him “I just I don’t know I don’t want to ruin our friendship you know how much you mean to me and I need you.” I say. he stands in front of me and gently grabs my chin pulling e up to him and kisses me once again. I let him kiss me and I try out thinking about him in a whole other way than I have before today. The kiss breaks and I smile up at him. He places his hands on my hips and pulls me into a slow dance. I remembered then the guy from before and my eyes search the room to try and find him. After searching the entire room, he is no where to be found. I clear my thoughts of him. Back to the rest of my night. I lay my hand on Jacob’s chest, and rest my head on the other side. He holds me tight while we slow dance to George straights, better baby your baby. We had a few more drinks, and I sang a couple of songs. We just enjoyed each other’s company for the rest of the night. Finally allowing myself to imagine what we could be like together. At last call he grabs my hand. “come on I want to show you something.”. I allow him to take my hand and pull me threw the back door, to a trail that leads threw the woods. After about 15 min we come to a bridge that leads to a small island in the middle of a lagoon. There is a huge old willow tree sitting in the middle of the small island. The water is so blue and there are stars out everywhere. In the distance you can see fireflies dancing across the sky. “Jacob it is beautiful!” I gasp. As he grabs my hand and leads me across the bridge. He takes off his jacket and sits it just beneath the tree for us to sit on. “I found this place about a month ago.” He states. “I have been trying to get up the nerve to tell you how I feel and bring you here since.” He places his arm around my shoulder. after we sit back against the tree, and I snuggle into his side, it is a bit chilly out. “Tonight, wasn’t what I expected.” I state. He pulls away from me a bit with hurt in his eyes and “sorry.” He goes to get up and I grab for him. “No don’t be sorry.” I say. “It has been a wonderful surprise.” He grabs the back of my head and kisses me passionately. Leaving little kisses across my jaw line then down my neck. He restrains himself and apologizes for being so forward. “I have just wanted to do that for such a long time.” He states. we sit there for a bit longer until neither of us can stand the cold anymore. “let me take you home.” He says. Grabbing my hand and pulling me up. Jacob drives me home, walks me to the front door, and kisses me good night. I unlock the door, and go inside, headed for my room. After putting on my pjs. I hit the bed and drift off to sleep.