IC: This is how the world ends

[bigladypleaser]

such a strange new world this is. steve reached out and took rivy's hands in his.

"don't rub your eyes. you'll just irritate them more." he held onto her hands, searching for something to say.

"you haven't done anything wrong. it's just, well, uh, it's so embarassing. you say you're not used to kindness from strangers. i'm not used to being alone with a woman. i am so scared of doing something to upset you. you made no attempt to cover yourself after you showered. you were so matter of fact trying on the clothes in front of me. you had to know i could see you. i was nervous being naked in front of you and you can't even see! it felt so good just sitting beside you a few minutes ago, with my arm around your shoulder and then you moved away. to me, it seemed you'd rather be cold than be close"

steve released rivy's hands and paced around in front of her. he looked hard into her face, trying to read her mood. the firelight was dim and with her eyes still closed, he had no idea what she was thinking. he took a long, deep breath in an attempt to get control of himself.

"i don't know what to say or do with you right now. i know we've only just met and these have to be the most bizarre circumstances ever. would we have been close, or even good friends before all this happened? i doubt it. i've never been that lucky before. i know it sounds so "high school", but i wanted you to like me. i just got excited seeing your body and when you moved away, it was old times all over again. i was feeling sorry for myself and didn't want to go down the old road again."

steve's heart was racing. blurting all that out had been hard on him. he started to walk back around the hummer to get a drink. what did it matter whether she liked it or not. he paused just before opening the door.

"i felt bad for you when i first found you, all cut and bruised. it made me feel needed to take care of your wounds, the thing with the bear, i was scared for you. when i saw you on the ground, i thought i'd already lost you before i even got to know you. i didn't want to be alone again." he opened the door and picked up the bottle.

" i'll take care of you and take you to oklahoma so you can be around other people. anything you need along the way, just tell me and i'll try to find it. don't feel like you owe me anything. hell, it's easier to cook for two than one, anyway." he took a long drink from the bottle and walked off into the darkness.

 

[Kuuroinochou]

She tried a few times to get a word in otherwise but he was going a mile a minute. She pouted then frowned a few times. A quick giggle escaped her lips and almost a few other expressions he missed when studying her but she had felt his distress. Then he was off... She looked up scared he was leaving her. "Wait don't leave!" she called out not sure which way he went. She could only follow his footsteps but the grass masked them well.

"Its not that I don't like you. I'm just as nervous as you... I come from a family which relyed on me a great deal. Suddenly the world comes to a complete stand still; my family gone and no one to rely on me but myself. Its hard to do this alone. And after losing my sight it got that much worse." she frowned slightly biting her bottom lip. "Its just a different role I'm not used to being helpless so I get a bit put off. I did enjoy being held like that... no one has shown me kindness like you have." She sighed softly. "And I wasn't thinking when I changed back then. I was still a bit shaken by the bear and didn't want to be left alone. I still don't... if shedding my modesty was a means to stay alive so be it. Besides I didn't think it would have an effect I thought I looked hideous with all those cuts and bruises..."

She sat down turning her head to the fire. "I like you. And any other time we probably would have never met but if we had I'd like to think we would have been friends." she said softly. "Please don't be upset with me. I'm learning all this as I go. How to put my life in the hands of a complete stranger. Its clear to me that without you I would have died by now." she said softly. "Please don't leave me..." hearing nothing she thought he'd already taken off leaving her to sit blankly near the fire. A hitch in her throat was the only sign of sadness as she fought not to cry again. This whole situation was screwed just a week ago she had been fine and now this...

 

[Eiselmann]

Adam and Lauren, Weatherford Oklahoma

Adam sucked on the breast in his mouth it was firm and his tougne danced over the hard nipple.

His cock was screaming for action and Adam moved one hand between lAuren's legs moving up her inner thigh and touching her heat. It was wet almost soaking which meant she was as horny as he was, a random thought entered his mind 'this was going to be good'.

Adam liked older woman and in truth he'd never actually had sex with a woman younger than himself, he seemed to attract them when he had allowed himself or more correctly realised that they wanted him.

Saying that Lauren may have been over ten years older than him but she had a body most girls his age would kill for, she had obviously looked after herself.

Adam slipped a finger into her pussy and started gently pushing it deeper into her, realising her breast from his mouth he looked up at her eyes and saw want he needed to know.

Moving both hands to her hips he guided her to poistion one more look and then his hips pushed up and his hands helped her body down.

He entered her his head holding for a faction of a second inside her cunt before the rest of his cock followed. "Oh fuck oh shit Lauren fuck" the words expelled from his mouth in relief and need , he was going to pound her , he knew that it had been too long and combined with all that had happened these past days and weeks there could be no holding back.

 

[brigid_fitch]

Lauren and Adam ~ Weatherford, OK

Lauren straddled Adam on the chair, steadying herself with a hand on the soundboard next to them, letting him guide her onto his stiff cock. She moaned with pleasure as he filled her, the walls of her cunt wrapping around him, pulling him into her. She kissed him hungrily as she moved up and down, matching his rhythm, all thoughts of the world around her forgotten. All she wanted was a good fuck right now--nothing else mattered. And Adam was giving her all that she needed as he thrust into her with building intensity.
Their actions were almost animalistic--no gentle caresses, no soft words, only a deep unrelenting need for release.

His hands were at her hips, moving her up and down along his shaft, pushing himself deep inside her, then pulling back, almost withdrawing, only to pull her back down on top of him. Lauren braced herself against his shoulders, kissing him between gasps as she came closer and closer to orgasm. Moving up and down his cock, the friction of their bodies rubbing against her swollen clit, his hand alternating between her ass and her breasts--the sensations were almost too much. With a shudder and a scream, the orgasm hit her, almost taking her by surprise. She fell against Adam, still keeping up with his rhythm, riding out the wave of pleasure. She was almost out of breath, but Adam never slowed, never wavered--if anything, he thrust into her harder, faster, arms holding her tightly to him.

 

[Eiselmann]

He was thinking now, all that mattered now was his cock in her cunt. When her orgasm hit Adam had felt her body intently and had almost cum at that point.

Now he held her ,drawing strenght from her all he could hear was the slapping of their bodies with each completed thrust, he felt her juices all along his shaft the fimalar tightness could now be felt , it wouldn't be too long now.

He looked at Lauren now , intently, there was a reality beyond simple sex at work now and with that realisation Adam felt his entire body tense then shudder and then explode.

His seed charged into Lauren, flooding her cunt mixing with her juices and with each shudder of his body more seed was released until he was empty.

His cock still rigid still inside her Adam searched for Lauren's mouth with his own and kissed her with a passion.

When the kiss ended her softly stroked a cheek " I ....will I ...that was incredible..." Adam kissed the woman again " I don't want this to be the last time, I mean I want to do this again with you"

Adam suddenly lost certainty, he wanted to continue to fuck her right here and now , wanted to also get things moving in this reality and at the same time he assumed she would share his bed tonight and maybe every other night, but now he didn't know how to express those needs.

 

[brigid_fitch]

Lauren and Adam ~ Weatherford, OK

" I don't want this to be the last time, I mean I want to do this again with you"

She heard him a world away. Still weak, she managed a smile and kissed him slowly, passionately. Her tongue exploring his mouth, dancing with his, as he continued to hold her. This moment was sheer bliss, basking in the afterglow, his cock still inside her. Her need, now awakened, only barely sated. And he was actually asking her for more.

Without a word, she slid off his lap, a brief pang of regret as his cock left her. Looking up at him with a devilish grin, she held his balls in one hand as she slowly stroked him with the other.

"I assume you meant you wanted to do this again with me now," she teased. Then she was upon him, licking his balls, drawing them into her mouth, sucking gently. Her grip firm on his cock, stroking him. She moved to lick the head, teasingly, flicking her tongue all around it, before finally plunging it into her mouth. With her other hand, she massaged his balls, gently scratching the sensitive underside, while she slowly, ever so slowly, pulled him deeper down her throat.

 

[Eiselmann]

Adam and Lauren, Weatherford Oklahoma

Adam's eyes would have popped out if that was possible , he'd hoped she was ready for more , the things that had to be done seemed a long way away and yet in its own way , considering the current situation, sex was also a priority in this brave new world.

And on so many levels.

As he watched his cock disappear into Lauren's mouth he felt an excitment that he couldn't quite place...

' Dear Editor, A funny thing happen to be when I woke up this morning , a beautiful older woman feed me, fucked me and then sucked me off' it actually sounded like the bull shit letters to the editor of any adult magazine and yet this was happening to him right here right now and there was no one to publish his letter....damm

For long moments Adam watched and felt her mouth and hands work his eyes closing every now and then as the pleasure of the moment threatened to overwhelm him.

His cock was now fully inside her mouth he could feel his cockhead going down her throat "Yeah thats what I want" Adam managed to get out as his hand reached out to the top of her head his hips slowly moving now in unison with her head.

He'd forgotten how much he loved blowjobs ." And when you want I'll get my tougne to work on you" then he'd be ready to go again, a good old fashion fucking to match the last one and tonght?, yeah tonight he'd get hardly any sleep.

 

[brigid_fitch]

Lauren and Adam ~ Weatherford, OK

"Yeah thats what I want"
Lauren looked up at Adam, watched him close his eyes and lose himself in the moment. His hips moved with her, sliding himself easily in and out of her mouth as she sucked, licked. She moved a hand to her pussy, aching with need, and slid a finger inside herself.

"And when you want I'll get my tougne to work on you"

Adam's voice was husky; she could tell he could barely get the words out. It made her hotter, knowing she was the cause. She slipped another finger inside her wet cunt, pumping them, rocking onto her hand as she continued to move along Adam's cock. She moved along his shaft, up and down, as she stroked her clit in time with him. They were both moaning now, each lost in their own building orgasm. Lauren felt his cock tremble in her mouth and she knew he was close. She wanted him inside her, wanted to feel his tongue on her, needed more of him...

And then, with one last determined thrust of his hips, Adam came, nearly roaring as his orgasm overtook him. She drank him in, swallowing greedily, stroking herself faster and faster until she herself was panting, screaming, shuddering. She again fell against him, exhausted. Exhausted, but not entirely spent.

She looked up at him, smiling as he held her, "So, what's next on the agenda?" Her eyes moved over to the soundboard next to them, knowing that they would eventually have to get back to reality & re-record his message. But before he could answer her, Adam saw her eyes widen in horror. Lauren stood speechless, her mouth working but only unintelligible sounds coming out.

Finally, Lauren found her voice. She was pointing to something on the control panel. It was a red light indicator and it was on.

"Oh my God--I must have hit the 'On Air' switch! We've been transmitting the whole time!"

 

[bigladypleaser]

steve stopped after a few steps. hearing rivy's voice in the dark froze him in his steps. all he was doing was just feeling sorry for himself. she was as lost and confused with this new situation as he was.

now he was more ashamed at himself than hurt by what he took as a rejection from her. hell, they'd only just met less than two days ago. she was injured, blind and had been frightened by a face to face contact with a bear. what did he really expect her to do? (sometimes, boy, you can be an A, number one asshole.)

turning back towards the fire, he could just see her in the glow. (more good news, now you made her cry. be a man for once, admit you've screwed up)

he walked back to the fire. "listen, i'm sorry. i didn't mean to make things harder for you. i don't know what i expected. taking care of you is the first good thing to happen to me since this plague stuff started. well, after finding lucky, (good move, she rates right up there with a dog!). i mean, well damn, the only other people i've run into have tried to steal from me or kill me. i found you, helpless on the side of the road and it made me feel good to do for you."

he sat the bottle on the hood of the hummer and walked over and knealt in front of rivy. taking her hands in his he went on.

"please don't cry. the last thing in the world i want to do is add to your pain. i felt good so i assumed you felt good, too. i didn't take time to think of how things must be for you right now. truth is, i don't have any idea what you think right now. talk to me, tell me what's on your mind."

steve paused for a second, wanting her to say something, anything to let him know he was doing the right thing. all his life, right was what he wanted right now, and he worked hard to be able to afford that. all he wanted now was a simple smile that said "yes, you've made me happy." he didn't know what it would take to buy that.

"you say you're not used to being cared for. for now, i'll take care of you till you're able to do for yourself. you have to trust me right now. i hope you can get to the point that you do trust me because it feels right."

steve stood, releasing rivy's hands and walked back to the hummer. picking up the bottle, he took a long look at it. he wanted a drink, wanted it very much. he knew it's effect on him. she didn't like him drinking. (well, if you want her to trust you, you need to show a little good faith yourself, you know) he opened the door and slid jack back behind the seat.

steve walks back, and builds the fire back up till it's a rolling blaze. "don't want you to get cold. how about some music? maybe they'll play something newer, something you know better than my dinosaur rock n roll."

walking back over to the hummer, he reaches in and snaps on the radio. they are greeted with something other than old time rock n roll coming ffrom the speakers.......

 

[Kuuroinochou]

Rivy smiled wiping away at her tears. She wished she could see the sincerity in his eyes but his voice sounded just as sincere. Smiling she looked up to him as he held her hand but then looked away when he left. Trying to follow the sound of his footsteps.

When music played on the radio she smiled happy to get something new in their lives. He came over to sit next to her and she lay her head on his shoulder. "I trust you, its just I may not seem like it at times." she said softly. "It will take time to be able to just let myself go... but... I think I can trust you. You've done so much for me thus far its only fair I give you the benefit of the doubt."

Smiling she leaned into him again with another kiss to the cheek not trusting herself with anything more. "Thank you for understanding." she said letting the fire crackle and warm them both.

 

[bigladypleaser]

steve wondered if she could feel the smile he had when she kissed him on the cheek. things that had seemed so jumbled a few minutes before were instantly forgotten as her head rested on his shoulder.

closing his eyes, he listened to the quiet wind and the fire crackling. he was surprised to find out how good it felt to just have her close to him. before, he might have resented her saying that she thought she could trust him, but he told himself that was the best it could be for now and he was happy with that. he was about to put his arm around her when lucky began to whine from down at his feet. letting out a deep sigh, he eased his shoulder up to move rivy to an upright position so she wouldn't fall and then reached down for the pup.

"come on up little baby. are you jealous she's not paying any attention to you?" the answer was the usual tongue bath on his cheek from the pup. not as intimate as rivy's kiss, but in many ways just as welcomed. he scooted up against rivy and feeling brave, he hurried and kissed her cheek as she had kissed his before letting lucky have his chance. "ha, ha, beat you to it." he laughed, watching as the pup licked the soft cheek he had just enjoyed. "i guess we have a chaperone, even out here." he watched her face, enjoying the smile that spread over her lips as lucky tried to cover her whole face with licks.

"maybe i'll have to try his technique sometime and lick you instead of just kissing your cheek. that smile seems to light up your whole face." the smile wavered for a second, then returned and rivy leaned her head back on his shoulder.

as steve again enjoyed the feel of her close, he thought, "yes, i do like that smile." as he relaxed and let the sounds of the night and the fire flow over him, he was jolted up by a sudden change in the music from the radio. gone was the mellow rock and in its place was the sound of voices. a man and a woman's voice and it was not the message he had heard before. what were they doing? surely not. it sounded like they were screwing on the air!

he hurried over to the hummer, the wonderfully tranquil momnet lost in the animal sounds coming from the radio. "uh, i don't think we need this" he said, clicking off the radio. he noticed rivy's smile had vanished, replaced with a look of sheer suprise.

 

[Eiselmann]

Adam and Lauren, Weatherford Oklahoma

Adam looked at the light then back it Lauren, now would NOT be a time to laugh, that special little warning played loudly in his mind.

Quickly Adam lent over and flicked the on air light off ,and then looked back at Lauren.

In truth he didn't know what to say and that was simply because he didn't know this woman, if he told her hardly anyone would have heard them , it could either reasurre her that the light on was no big deal or of course trivialise what was meant to be a personal private thing between them.

Adam flicked on the default tape , her body still against his his cock now trying to figure out what the hell happened and then trying to decide if it needed a break or wanted more, his brain was staying out of the discussion.

"Its okay now " he said quietly "would you prefer that we visit the town highlights before recording our new message."

And for some reason he couldn't help think of one of the American Pie movies, when Stifler's younger brother shows up and announced 'fuckers fuckers fuckers', he half expected the first new person who showed up to repeat the line

 

[brigid_fitch]

Lauren and Adam ~ Weatherford, OK

Lauren was beside herself. Her appearance, her attitude, almost everything about her was a carefully crafted facade. She was very concious of how others perceived her, so rarely let down her guard. But one on one with Adam, this college kid who posessed some as-yet-undetermined gift that had seen him through the plague, had been a safe bet. She could abandon her affectations momentarily and just take care of a very basic need. Now, however, as far as Lauren was concerned, that facade had been shattered. If there were people out there--and there had to be--they had heard her. After all, that was the whole point of re-recording the message. To bring them here.

She was flustered--a rare emotion for her--and fought to keep her composure. Adam was speaking to her, but she wasn't listening as she tried to reconstruct herself. She refused to let him--anyone--see her in this state and struggled to keep her mortification in check. Forcing herself to breathe slowly, she calmly gathered up her clothes and began to get dressed. This was something easy, something to focus on. By the time she was pulling on her boots, she had gained control again. Her humiliation replaced by an outward show of quiet indignation and then non-chalance. Yes, those were acceptable attitudes to portray.

"Well," she began, laughing. "If that little broadcast doesn't bring people in, I don't know what will!"

 

[Eiselmann]

Adam and Lauren, Weatherford Oklahoma

Adam had gotten dressed as quickly as he could , now apprently would not be the time to ask for another fucking and in truth it was not something he would ever consider asking for. If Lauren had not jumped on him it might have been days maybe even weeks before he would have asked her for sex.

Well," she began, laughing. "If that little broadcast doesn't bring people in, I don't know what will!"

"Yeah I think that might encourage them" Adam imagined accelerator pedals being pressed down , accross the nation.

"Come on we can sort the tape later I'll show you the house I stay at and you can...well theres also a distribution warehouse with stack loads of clothes and I mean stack loads the place must have serviced a hundred stores everything from face clothes to fashion labels...I mean not that you need new clothes or anything wrong with ..." he blushed " well you know just incase you need any"

Adam looked at the woman he had just fucked , was it too soon to say his lover, certainly way too soon to say his woman, after all it was just a fuck ,a great one but that was all it was , for now at least . Then he walked past her towards the entrance and the two jeeps outside.

 

[Kuuroinochou]

Rivy giggled the pup always a welcome addition to their trip. He always seemed to know when to lighten the mood and now was better than any moment. She blushed high red when Steve took it upon himself to kiss her something she hadn't expected considering his expressed nervousness earlier. No matter it was a welcomed advance and she wouldn't turn him down from doing it again if he liked growing more familiar with him but quite untrusting of herself at this point.

As the radio blaired out the last remenaints of music, the sound of two people getting rather hot with one another was another addition of strange happens for that evening. Blushing even more Rivy simply sat quietly a slight giggle escaping her lips. She couldn't imagine what would compell two complete strangers to endulge in the act of sex, more than an end world situation like this.

However, she had her own values about her but the idea hadn't slipped her mind on more than one occasion. What would it be like to simply throw caution to the wind and partake in pleasures of the flesh. Still she felt too hideous to throw all caution away as she figured, despite Steve's confession of beauty that she still felt too aware of the brusing and cuts on her body along with her eyes, she must look a sight. Nevermind the recent shower...

"How long do you think it will take to get to our destination?" she asked throwing herself out of her thoughts. "There's one good thing about not being able to see, I don't have to face those two when we meet them...at the very least." Her blush was still profound but she had a smile on her face finding nothing wrong with a little nookie when you were not promised tomorrow.

 

[bigladypleaser]

" i figure it'll take a couple or three days, depending on how bad the roads are blocked. that is if we just push right on through. so far, i haven't seen much in the way of scenery worth stopping to look at."

his voice caught in the back of his throat. he didn't even think about her blindness and was just making conversation.

"i, uh, well, damn. i'm sorry. you know what i mean. i forget about you and your not being able to see," he stammered. "anyway, we can be there fairly soon, whatever we come across."

desperate to change the subject, he tried to make another joke. "as far as those two on the radio, unless they are the only two people there, how would we recognize them anyway? unless they are naked when we get there." his laugh was forced, realizing he'd ventured into another area he was uncomfortable with right now.

he'd definately been aroused seeing rivy's nude body, but she'd not given any hint that she was interested in sex with him. the cuts and bruises did mar her body's appearence, but not so much as to make him not want her. besides, they would heal and disappear. how would he know for sure? he surely didn't want to make a pass that got rejected, then have to spend time alone with her on the road.

thinking about her, sexually, had aroused him and he had to reach down and readjust his shorts. as if it were ever a real question in his mind, he decided then and there that he did want to be with her. not like with the whores he'd always used, but wanted to be, intimate. too soon to call it making love, after all, he had no idea if he loved her or not. he didn't even know for sure if they could be called friends yet. right now, they were all they had and that made her special to him. he felt he should wait until her eyesight returned before trying to find out for sure. it wasn't fair to her and he needed to be able to look into her eyes and see if she were truthfully giving herself, or just had that glazed eyed llook he always seen before.

his mother had always told him women only had sex to get things. she never said anything about a woman enjoying it. would rivy enjoy sex with him? he'd never had the chance to learn what might please a woman. he didn't even know if she'd had sex before. hell, that would make them both virgins at making love!

all this flew through his mind in a few seconds as he searched for something else to say. "uh, let me get out my atlas, we can figure out the quickest way together." grabbing his maps and a flashlight, steve eased down beside rivy on the bench. shoulders and knees touching, he opened the book, spreading over both their laps. "now, lets see what we can figure out?."

they sat there, lucky playing at their feet and discussed the next days route.

 

[IXIHawkeyeIXI]

He had been travelling for days it felt like. Honestly, he had no idea where he was actually going, or how long he had been travelling. His clothes were beginning to smell, and without any water running, there was no way for him to take a shower to take care of that. He kept hoping that he would run into some river or stream or something, but he did not for almost 3 days. Finding a river that he would later realize was the Colorado River. He had travelled across so many states, he was now somewhere in the middle of the country, without direction and without company. Every once in a while, he would see something he thought was another person and get excited, only to be let down when it was either a mirage or a pile of leaves or dirt. Malcolm had not spoken to another person since the plague broke out, and he wasn't sure any more if he still knew how to talk. Sanity, it felt, was starting to slip. Before the plague, Malcolm had not been a religious man, but every night before he fell asleep now, he prayed to whatever god was out there that someone would find him.

 

[Kuuroinochou]

Rivy nodded as Steve held out the map. Though she couldn't see she was thankful of his insistance to let her be apart of things. She didn't need to see to enjoy life, realizing how close she was to losing it. Sight was a minor factor to her. Still she rested her head on his shoulder as he explained byways and highways they could take to avoid major dead traffic and possible straggling survivers. While saving some survivors were a nice idea, some of them might not be so friendly if the time at Walmart were any indication. It was better for them to avoid others at this point in time and make way to the radio station posthaste.

Rivy however was growing tired and managed to snuggle her way into Steve's lap as he lapsed into a minor silence from the road trip 101 lessons. She hadn't even realized she fell asleep in his lap by this point but it was comfortable and she needed to rest after the ordeal of today.

 

[bigladypleaser]

it had been quite a day. now, sitting here with rivy's head on his lap, steve sat back and sighed deeply. the fire was burning down and it was getting difficult to really see her face any more. he let his hand wander a bit and stroked her hair. the last few weeks had been horrible. right this minute, he was the happiest man on earth.

as he replayed the day through his mind, he relived the sight of her naked body. the more he thought about it, the more he liked what he had seen. her regular breathing was making a warm spot on his thigh and the erection was inevitible. he wiggled on the seat, trying to make room in his shorts and not wake her.

he eased a hand under her head and slid out from under her, picking her up from the bench. cradling her in his arms, her head on his shoulder, her breath now warming his neck, he struggled to walk to the hummer with his dick still hard. as carefully as he could, he laid her down on he seat. as he reached to wrap the sleeping bag around her, he fought the temptation to touch her.

he shuddered and stepped back. "damn, dude," he thought. "you're letting the wrong head do your thinking for you." he moved back to the hummer and covered her sleeping form. taking the time to brush her hair from her face. she looked so peaceful laying there in the dim light. he leaned over and kissed her lightly on the forehead, intending it to be a fatherly, tucking you in kind of kiss. before he could pull away, though, he turned his head and let himself kiss her lips. she flinched at the touch and stirred in her sleep.

fearful of being caught, he quicky stepped back. she moaned softly and slipped back into a deep sleep. the adrenaline rush of guilt was enough to break the spell and his erection softened. taking in a big deep breath, steve pondered his new found position as far as having sex with rivy. the beast inside was winning the battle with the white knight.

"get a grip on yourself!" he thought. looking around, he found lucky on the ground and lifted him up. " don't want the bears to get you, either." he whispered to the pup and put the dog gently on rivy's lap. wiggling a bit, scrunching down into the softness of the sleeping bag, lucky kept right on sleeping.

all alone now, steve's mind was in full gear. after easing the passenger door closed, he walked around the hummer, intending to turn in himself. the dome light illuminated the inside of the vehicle and he caught a glimpse of light reflected from the back seat. well, she was asleep and he needed to talk to someone. easing jack out, steve walked back and sat down at the dwindling fire.

he took a long drink of the harsh liquor, feeling it burn all the way down. he found his resolve to wait till rivy could see was melting. the idea of "seeing" her reaction in her eyes was quickly fading. another drink. "what if she never got her sight back? that would mean they'd never make love" another drink. "what was that old tune, the doo-wop song?....how will i know if she really loves me, it's in her kiss....."

"well, i don't know about her loving me, but i guess if she wanted to fool around, the kiss would be a good place to start."

the alcohol was taking effect and once again, the memory of her naked filled his mind. closing his eyes, he pictured her under him, then riding him. her naked skin against his. his hand crept into his shorts and he slowly stroked himself, the fantasy vivid in his mind.

suddenly a stray thought intruded! what if they got to weatherford before they had the chance to play? what if the man they had heard on the radio wanted rivy as well as the woman he already had? what if there were several men there and he'd have to compete for her! she was his woman! he'd found her and taken care of her.his erection quickly died. maybe he'd just drive them around till he had his chance with her. she'd never know. he could tell her anything and she'd never be the wiser.

steve sat up, eyes wide open. "goddamn, what kind of bastard are you?" he muttered. "first you were going to grope a sleeping woman and now you're going to chain her up in your car and keep her prisoner till she screws you" looking down, seeing the bottle in his hand, he hurled it into the darkness. "i sure don't need no fucking friends like you."

he stood and began to pace, trying to clear his mind. he truly did desire rivy, but at what price? he knew in his heart he'd never force her into anything. he'd never be able to live with himself. she'd spoken of trust. he had to earn that. he had to be honest with her and hope she developed feelings for him. it was that simple. no wonder he'd always been heartless in business. this being noble stuff was tough as hell to do.

he found himself at the door of the hummer. he was tired and decided he'd try to go to sleep. climbing in, before he layed the seat back, he turned to look at rivy while the dome light was still on. sleeping peacefully, the pup curled up on her lap, he thought she looked beautiful. he closed the door, turning off the light. rather than lay his seat back, he just turned in the seat and leaned his head on the rest so he could still see her. he reached out in the darkness and carefully took her hand into his.

"tomorrow is another day, scarlet" he whispered. closing his eyes, he drifted off wondering what the new day would bring.

 

[Kuuroinochou]

Rivy woke to the sound of whimpering that came from her lap. With a groggy feeling she shifted a bit in her morning wake opening still blurred eyes. She could barely make out light but nothing more. With a sigh she went to move but felt something in her hand. Moving it she turned toward the sound of breathing and realized that Steve had fallen asleep next to her, his hand in hers. A smile came to her lips as she leaned over to kiss his forehead. Interestingly enough she went a little further to plant a soft kiss to his lips nuzzling his nose with hers a moment. He really was a sweet guy, probably misunderstood much like the whole of society before the epademic.

Slipping her hand free she let him rest up, and went to quiet Lucky down as she slipped from her sleeping bag and opened the door. Holding Lucky in arms she slipped out keeping close to the car before letting Lucky to the ground to relieve himself. However he ran off at top speeds, all that was left behind were his puppy steps as he barked in the distance. "Lu..." not wanting to wake Steve she closed the door softly and went in the direction of Lucky's barks.

The pup came back bouncing around her as he moved forward as if to lead the way. She managed okay following him further into the wooded area, this was against her better judgement as bears could most likely be around this place too. She only hoped that was a once in a lifetime chance of that happening. Sighing she decided she'd let Lucky lead the way as he barked ever so often when she was to duck, climb over twigs and shrubs or move to a different direction as noted by his barking coming from a different location. Soon she found herself walking until water could be heard trickling nearby. Frowning she tried listening out for Lucky but he no longer barked, instead a splash in the near distance alerted her to water and the fact that Lucky might have been drowned. "Lucky! Come here boy...Lucky please!" A bark came from the water as did splashing then an array of water splashed her as the pup dried off rushing about her feet happily. Leaning down she scooped the pup in arms, "Don't do that you scared me." she said. He responded with with a soft licking of her cheeks before wiggling to be let free. She obligued him and again a splash came to her ears as she realized there was a small pool of water, and perhaps a mini-waterfall as noted by the sound of falling water.

Smiling she did feel like a morning clean up and perhaps a little swim wouldn't hurt. Slipping out of her cloths she set them aside, and walked slowly into the water, it was rather cold but the futher she went the warmer it seemed. She felt something swim by her and yelped before realizing it was a fish. Unsure of what kind she stepped out of the water for a moment to recoop. Fish weren't a big deal but if they weren't friendly perhaps she shouldn't be inside. They were nothing serious simple stream fish, perhaps tuna if anything just swimming about. It wasn't even that much as she slipped back in the water she felt nothing and sighed as the natural warmth of the water began to wash over her. Heading cautiously to the waterfall she smiled as she realized it was an actual fall but not as strong as it would be in the spring and summer months. Walking under it she let the water rinse through her hair, Lucky barking from the shore before plowing back into the water to come near her. She gathered him in arm helping to clean him up as well, before letting him have his fun then return to the shore to lay along the banks in watch of his friend.

Chuckling she took the moment alone to relax and enjoy the moment. Feeling just how lucky she was to be alive. She had a half a mind to go get Steve so he could try to explain to her what it looked like but then she really wanted him to enjoy the moment as well. Her thoughts on the guy had slipped her mind on a few occasions but this morning she couldn't help but think about him. He was kind, or rather acted that way. She didn't know if he was sincere or not but for now she gave him the benefit of the doubt. There had been no reason to think badly of him thus far. Helping her when he didn't have to and feeding her when he could have easily left her to starve. The kiss this morning had been an endearment but she wasn't sure if it was just that. He had soft lips, the kind that made a girl want to kiss him again. That in and of itself had been her downfall, now she'd feel guilty for taking advantage of him without his knowledge.

Though she could have sworn she tasted his lips before. Sighing she let the water run through her hair, as she scrubbed it, despite not having any soap hair was easy to rinse out especially with natural waters rather than those in faucets. The morning was spent in a delightful manner as she sighed her content, happy to be alive despite the hardships she had to come by. Hopefully when they got to their destination, Steve wouldn't try to abandon her. She wasn't sure what was going to happen and who would be there. If anything she'd be most comfortable with Steve rather than another who would be the real perfect stranger as Steve no longer fit the bill. She'd grown acustomed to his being around and hoped he felt the same. Who knew maybe something would blossom between them. Still she just couldn't see just throwing herself at him without some reason behind it. Love? That was too soon to tell but affection, respect, genuine care. Yes she did admire him and respected the fact that he took her in. Maybe she even loved him for it but being in love was hard to tell, it came in so many different formats. Still above all else, she really didn't want to be thrown to another and left behind to fend for herself. Being independent then made to rely on another and then thrown to your independence (with one less feature) it just scared her beyond belief.

 

[brigid_fitch]

Lauren and Adam ~ Weatherford, OK

Sights of the city, distribution centers, stacks of clothes...Adam was rambling again. Lost in her own thoughts, Lauren only half-listened. She looked at her reflection in the darkened studio glass, gauging how effectively she had covered her momentary slip. Had her laugh been too forced, the remark too flip? Fluffing out her hair (going to need the roots done soon, she thought automatically), she searched for chinks in her armor. Although Adam's nervousness was showing again, it wasn't any more pronounced then earlier in the day. If he thought any differently of her, he was smart enough to keep it to himself and not mention their escapade. She nodded satisfactorily. Emotional shields holding, Captain. Good, prepare for warp.

"That sounds great, Adam" Lauren turned to him smiling. Of course, she had no idea what he had been saying and really didn't care. What she needed was to get out of this station and forget about that broadcast. And any mundane task would accomplish that. She watched him leave the studio, and couldn't help but notice how his jeans hugged his ass. That tight ass that just moments ago...she stopped herself and pushed the thought out of her mind. She couldn't deny the sex had been great--hell, she could go for more right now!--but she needed time to see how he would conduct himself. If he suddenly acted possessive, indifferent, or cavalier. For now, she would just observe and, if he passed her test, then maybe they'd explore that house of his...

 

[Eiselmann]

Adam and Lauren, Weatherford Oklahoma

So many questions poured thru Adam's mind, had he been too callous, should he have hugged her?, kissed her? fucked her again?

He couldn't deny that he was as horny as hell infact more horny than he had realised until Lauren had shown up.

It didn't take long to reach the house , impressive as it was, and more rightly called a mansion, the reality was that its value beyond a place of shelter was nil ,zero, zip. A new reality for his fellow American's to deal with money meant nothing unless you needed something to burn.

Maybe in some distant time commerce on a massive scale would require currency but certainly it was unlikely to be in his own lifetime.

He stopped the jeep by the front entrance and smiled as Lauren drove up "Theres a great big soft couch in the front room " pointing to a door off the side " who ever lived here had a stack load of books in their loads of fist edition, ah anyway if you'd like a cup of coffee before we get going it would have to be black I'm afraid, "he smiled " haven't gotten around to milking a cow " in time that would be common place

 

[brigid_fitch]

Lauren and Adam ~ Weatherford, OK

Adam led in his jeep, Lauren following in the Land Rover. They turned the corner into a quaint cul de sac and onto a nicely-landscaped property. As Lauren pulled into the drive and killed the engine, Adam leapt down from his jeep, smiling sheepishly. So, she thought, this was the house he picked. Unimpressed, Lauren looked at the neighborhood and sighed wearily. A forest of McMansions as far as the eye could see. She supposed that for Weatherford, OK this was "upscale", and she could see how it would appeal to Adam or anyone else whose address had ever contained the phrase "double wide", but all Lauren could do was slowly shake her head in disappointment.

"Theres a great big soft couch in the front room"

"Uh-huh. Right next to the conservatory?" she mocked. Adam didn't seem to register her tone and went on about books, coffee, and cows. Lauren sighed again, walking past him and into the house. She grudgingly admitted that the previous homeowners at least decorated it tastefully--no traces of Home Interiors decor or <shudder> silk flower garlands hanging from the curtain rods. And Adam had obviously done wonders with it. There was no trace of the death and decay that was everywhere else. It had taken her a moment or two to register what was different in the house and it had finally hit her--it didn't feel like death. Her mood lightened considerably as she moved from room to room, exploring as Adam padded behind her. She smiled as she saw the rumpled bed in the master bedroom.

"I guess you weren't expecting company this morning," she said over her shoulder to him and moved on before he had a chance to answer.

He seemed to be looking for her approval, but Lauren wasn't about to give it. Not yet. It would be a sign of weakness to do so when her little outburst had only been a half-hour ago. Adam at least had the sense so far not to bring it up and was acting as though nothing happened. Good, she thought. We'll just pretend it didn't happen and start all over again. She looked behind her and there was Adam and that shy grin of his. Returning a half-smile, Lauren went into the kitchen to see if there was anything in the cupboards besides the home-made bread & beans that he had offered her when they first met--when, as far as they knew, they were the only people left.


OOC: The house

 

[bigladypleaser]

steve woke with a start. he was having a wonderful dream, a kiss from rivy, when suddenly she disappeared!. he looked around, rubbing his eyes, knowing he'd been dreaming, when he realized he was alone in the hummer. he looked around outside and ciuld not see rivy or lucky anywhere in sight.

quicky opening the door, he junped out of the vehicle and walked around it looking in all directions. nothing.

not panicing, steve waited for a second before yelling out her name. maybe she had just went into the bushes to take care of her private business for the morning and he didn't want to startle her. walking toward the wood, he listened carefully, not wanting to walk up on her in a less than dignified position.

wait, was that?...yes, he was sure he heard lucky barking off through the woods. he wondered at why it was so far from the parking lot, but at least he had a way to find his two charges.

walking toward the off and on barking, steve, saw a small stream flowing through the woods. "that must be it," he thought, "she's gone down to the water with the dog, or maybe just follwed him. how does she do that without being able to see?"

a few more steps and he came to the end of the path and saw the pup on the edge of the bank. looking up and down stream first, he didn't see the girl. then, movement at the small waterfall caught his eye. it was her, naked bathing in the stream!

luke whined for attention, and steve hurried and picked up the pup. he didn't want to spoil the moment. as she rinsed her hair, he studied her nude body. in his dream, she was clothed. now with the memory of the dream kiss still fresh and the sight of her, he was in heaven. the cuts and scratches were still visible on her arms and legs, but most of her was unmarked. he could have cared less about the injuries at that moment. this time, he'd made no promise of not looking and stood and watched her wet form in the morning light. she looked like a goddess to him just then.

lucky was struggling to get down and barked loudly, drawing her attention. forgetting she still could not see, steve was embarassed at being caught watching her. she called for the pup it was okay, and steve remembered her lack of sight and relaxed, but still felt as if he were invading something private.

sitting the dog down, he hurried back to the hummer and grabbed a couple of towels. rushing back, he stopped just inside the tree line. she was moving back towards the dog on the bank as he whined for attention.

he held back away from the water and coughed to announce his presence to rivy. "i, uh, i, well, i thought you might need a towel after your bath." trying to sound casual. "when you weren't at the hummer i came looking and saw you were rinsing out your hair. i didn't mean to peek, but i didn't know where you were till i got here by the water. i'll leave the towels here on the bank and you can call me when you are ready to walk back. i'll come help lucky guide you back to camp"

 

[Kuuroinochou]

Rivy squeaked just a little as she heard Steve's voice and realized he must have seen her previously. She was more subconscious of the cuts and bruises then her actually being nude. Though she didn't know if that was just some kind of cope out just to run around in the nude. It felt great and despite her former lifestyle if she'd had the chance back then she would have.

Coming up to the bank she stood there her arms covering her breasts and nothing more as she held out one hand. "Please, I'm a bit cold and ready to return." she said. Forgetting where her cloths was she tried searching them out but that was a feat left to those with possibilities. "Um.. I seem to have dropped my cloths some place along the bank can you get them for me, I cannot find them." As Steve ventured forward and handed her the towel she blushed knowing for a fact that he was looking her over. For some odd reason she didn't rush to cover herself but only for a moment longer did she linger before wrapping the towel around her. Once Steve gathered her clothing she held on to him as he escorted her back to camp where she found some more clothing to wear in the back of the hummer. All dried and clothed she worked the excess water out of her hair before braiding it. "Do we have any breakfast foods on hand?" she asked wanting to relieve the hunger in her.