Chance Encounters

Time well spent

Frank offered to let Mark and I essentially camp in the shop. It wasn’t the most ideal thing,but I didn’t want to pass up on spending a night with him. “There’s a tent in the shed and you can either camp out in the back 20 or in the shop. I have to get going home here and I know you two will keep the shop safe.” He handed me a set of keys and left. “What now?” Mark asked. I responded by making a phone call off of the shop phone, to my grandparents,out of courtesy more than anything. Lenny answered the phone. “Hey gramps,I won’t be home,so please don’t make me a plate,I’m with Mark.” Lenny laughed, “Alright kid,make safe choices and I’ll see you tomorrow.” I hung up the phone and we went out to the shed.

Now Frank claimed there was a tent in the shed,but it was a matter of climbing over all the farm equipment to get to it. “Hey baby,I think it’s on that high shelf above the hay bailer.” Looking up I seen that he was right. Or partially right, it was on the shelf behind everything else. “Marky boost me up and help me get it down.” I climbed on the equipment as Mark put one hand underneath the heel of my boot and pushed me up. Dust flew all over my face and I almost dropped the tent bag. “ Holy s**t skye, you alright?” Mark asked helping me down. I nodded and responded through a coughing fit, “Yeah… I’ll be alright…” he patted my back and we walked out to the field.

Picking the flattest least rocky part was a challenge,but we decided that underneath the tree would be the best option. Now the only problem was lack of blankets and alcohol. “I think we need to make a run to the store now that the tent is set up.” Mark nodded, “I’ll drive, it don’t bother me.” I nodded and followed him to his car. He threw on a rock station and I leaned back in the seat,holding his hand as he drove. “Babe is there anything you would like to eat? I haven’t eaten today and I doubt you did either.” I looked at him and shrugged, “Some fish or something like that.” I responded, Mark nodded, “Well in that case we will run to K-mart first,grab some sleeping bags and some other stuff before they close and then head to a spot for dinner,I know you probably don’t want to go out in your mechanic clothes,so if you want I can take you to my house and let you shower.” I sat up and looked at him, god his blue eyes always get me. “Aren’t your parents and brother home?” He shook his head, “Ironically my brother is,but my father and mother are out on a date and dance recital my brother does know about you though.” I smiled. “Alright after K-mart we will go to your house.” He kissed the back of my hand. “My family will like you, don’t worry.” He said as we pulled into the parking lot.

Immediately making our way to the camping department we found two cold weather sleeping bags and a tarp to put over the tent. I decided that I would get some clothes, other than a flannel and jeans. Mark was with me and would offer his advice if he thought it would look good or bad on me. What I ended up getting was a pair of jeans,a skirt, a t-shirt and a blouse. We walked up to the cashier hand in hand and a big shock shot across my face when I seen who was walking into the store. It was none other than May and her father. I wanted to disappear. I whispered into Mark’s ear, “I want to hurry up and leave,it’s the b***h who I threw into the hood earlier today.” Mark looked into their direction and it was over, I handed the cashier a 20$ bill and while she was giving my change back I heard a screeching voice.

“DAD THERE’S THE b***h WHO DENTED YOUR HOOD!!!” I wanted to melt into the floor, besides the crippling fear I felt it was awful to get called out. Of course she came with her father over to us. “You put a dent into my caddy hood.” He said glaring knives. His brown eyes narrowed as he seen my work shirt and pants full of mechanical fluid. “Your daughter put her hands on my truck that was freshly painted and scratched the s**t out of it.” I said almost whimpering at this point. Mark put his hand on my shoulder, “Look,she just gave karma back.” The father turned his attention to Mark. “Oh,your that blue collared boy who broke her heart.” At this point I had some pent up anger. “Don’t talk to him that way.” I muttered,he looked down at me, “What did you say you backwoods b***h?” I was livid. As tradesmen we make good money and the country depends on us. “You heard me you deaf bastard, DON’T TALK TO HIM LIKE THAT!” I grabbed Mark’s hand and gave it a squeeze. “I don’t care how you talk to me,but you don’t get to talk to him like that. Yes! I put a dent in your hood by throwing your daughter on it, I was out of line. However! You should teach your daughter a little respect of other cars and maybe not to obsess over a boy that has no interest in her.” I spat out, I glared back just as hard. I caught a glimpse of Mark smiling out of the corner of my eye. His arm wrapped around my waist. “By the way May, I can’t stand you or your sister.” He said with a grin. I smiled. The dad slouched and told May,who was in tears to come and leave us alone.

After we hopped back into his car I breathed a sigh of relief. He leaned over gently pulling my face into his. I felt his tongue moving around mine. Finally he pulled away. “You didn’t have to defend me like that.” I said. He smiled, “Yes I do. You are mine and it’s my responsibility to defend you.” I smiled, “Alright,let’s go to your house before it gets too late.” I said as he started his Olds. We listened to a beetles song as we pulled into his driveway.

I looked about as nervous as a coon hound on the Fourth of July. Mark and his brother that were home. Mark opened the door and brought me inside. Sneaking around the house like a 007 novel we made it into the bathroom. He shut the door behind us. “Im going to grab us some clothes to sleep in,I’ll be right back.” He kept his tone hushed as he kissed my forehead,leave it to him to be thinking,very much opposite of me. I started the shower as he came back. “I’ll sit facing the door don’t worry if you aren’t ready for that yet.” I nodded and pecked him on the cheek as he sat down facing the door. Unbuttoning my work shirt made it fall to the floor along with my pants,bra,and panties. I wanted to just turn him around and let him see me,but I held back. He was right I wasn’t ready for that as much as I wanted to be. I started the shower and hopped in. A slight moan escaped me as I felt the heavenly warm water hit my back. A pounding noise on the door shook me out of my thoughts. “How long Mark? I have a date with June in an hour!” Mark yelled back, “I’ll be out soon!” I quickly finished showering making sure all the oil was off of me. Mark,still facing backwards handed me a towel. I dried off and put on the new blouse and skirt. I raked a brush through my hair and was good to go.

We had to pull another 007 move. Sneaking out of the house was much harder than it was getting in. “Head out to my car I’m going to grab some of my dad’s whiskey.” I made a mad dash for the door,definitely didn’t feel like meeting Matt today. Mark took his time and snagged a bottle of brandy and hit the door. “I don’t know if you like brandy,but that’s what we got, also threw on a different shirt and a pair of jeans to go to dinner in.” He threw some t-shirts and some lounge pants in the back of his car, “I think we are all set for camping.” He said. I took his hand and squeezed it. Time for dinner.

I was starving, when our food came to the table I looked like a heathen. Mark smiled, “Are you hungry babe?” I nodded and continued to shove more pieces of fish in my mouth. Mark locked eyes with me. “You like to fish?” I asked. He shrugged, “Never really got into it,I wouldn’t mind.” I grinned, “I love to fish and I love to cook it, so you’ll be in for a treat.” I paid the bill for dinner and we left.

It was almost dark out and we had some fire wood all stacked in the pit we dug. I poured a bit of gasoline on it,lit a piece of cardboard on fire and threw it on the wood. The night was clear and the stars were out. I brought my truck in the field and laid out a blanket in the bed of it so we could stargaze together. He held out his arm for me and I curled up against his side laying on his chest. Tonight was worth it,if I could freeze time I would have right then in the moment. Mark broke out the brandy. “Here’s to camping behind the shop and Frank being a badass boss.” He took a swig and passed it to me. “Here’s to us enjoying life and to many more nights like this.” I took a swig.

The bottle was half gone and we were tanked. Between the joint and the booze I was feeling brave. I climbed on top of him. “Mark I want you to touch me.” I said. He pushed himself up against the back of my truck bed. “Baby… I want to,but I don’t want to push you.” I shook my head, “You aren’t.” He smiled and pulled my lips into his. His one arm was wrapped around my waist. “Tell me when to stop.” He breathed into my ear,kissing my neck it sent tingles all the way down my spine. I felt his hands traveling down my back and taking off my skirt. He flipped me on my back and kissed me. While his one hand moved gently up my thigh. I moaned as he thrust his tongue into my mouth. Moving down my neck. He removed my shirt and started to kiss down my chest. Moving his hands ever so gently up to my panties,then with one hand removed them. His fingers moved up to my c**t where he began to rub it back and forth. I felt myself get wet, and the tingling sensation continued to grow until it stopped,taking my breath away. He breathed into my ear, “You came baby,you had an orgasm.” My face turned red, “Is that a bad thing?” Mark let out a soft laugh,”Not at all,but if you want to continue let’s go in the tent.” I got up throwing a shirt on and following him into the tent.