Coming Home

Chapter 5

             Huxley walked into the main house slowly, unsure how to expect the morning to start when he saw her. He'd never expected to bring K.C. home, nor did he plan on being caught by Oakley, or kissing her, but now his head was spinning in a million directions. What should he do now? He didn't want to be with K.C., but did he want to be with Oakley? There was a huge age gap between them and he wasn't sure that he wanted to take that kind of risk. On the other hand, in the back of his mind, he couldn't lie and say he hadn't thought about it. Thought about wanting her in that way. His parents and Oakley were all at the kitchen table with the other hands when he walked in and took a seat. "Hey, honey. Good morning. Did you sleep okay?" His mom smiled and Huxley sighed. "Um..yeah I guess I overslept." "That's what you get for staying up all night having fun." Kayson, one of the ranch hands and Huxley's friend joked. He scowled at him and kicked him under the table. His parents looked at him smiling. "Oh yeah?" "Um...it's nothing." He lied laughing a little. "Didn't look like nothing when you came home with her last night." His dad laughed, causing the entire table to erupt into laughter. All except him, his mom, and Oakley. Huxley rolled his eyes smirking. "Honey I hope you are being careful. The last thing you need right now....." "Mom! Stop! Please." The table erupted in laughter again. "Can we change the subject please?" Now the attention turned to Oakley, who had obviously been trying to avoid the conversation altogether. "Did you get it yesterday?" His mom asked her. Everyone looked expectantly at her, but he was lost. "Get what?" He asked curiously. "My acceptance letter to FIT came yesterday. "And?" His dad added. "I got in." Oakley smiled as everyone cheered and congratulated her. 

        Oakley was in the barn brushing one of the horses when he walked in. She looked up at him, gave him a simple smile then quickly turned her attention back to the horse. "FIT huh? Congrats." He said slowly. "Thanks," Oakley said nervously. "So...what...what kind of stuff do they offer?" Now she looked at him with a small confused smile. "Umm..it's the top fashion school in New York. I'm majoring in fashion merchandising with a base study in commercial and advertising art." She smiled, and he couldn't help but reciprocate. "Wow...that's...cool......umm what is that second one?" Now she laughed shaking her head, untying the horse and leading it out to the pasture. When she came back, he was leaning against the stall door, his arms crossed. A few silent, awkward moments passed before he finally spoke. "So um...I wanted to apologize for yesterday. You know.....I mean...." "You...you don't have to apologize. I mean...I kinda...I don't know...I kinda wanted to kiss you anyway.....or to." He smirked a little standing up and unfolding his arms. "I meant I'm sorry you came in on me and K.C." Oakley blushed bright red turning away from him laughing. Huxley stepped closer to her, gently turning her around. Her small stature looked up at him like he was a giant. His face was only inches from hers, but he hesitated. Did he want to go there with her? Did he want to do this? When she started to pull away, he made his move and crashed his lips to hers. 

       The kiss was hard and passionate. He knew she wanted him, to do this, but he also knew somewhere deep down that he did too. Huxley picked her up easily, heading up into the loft as he turned, sitting down on the bed and putting her on his lap. Her soft moans drilled him and he could feel the bulge in his jeans proving just how badly he had wanted this. "Hux....." She breathed heavily. He pulled back looking up at her. She didn't have to say anything to him, he already knew that even though she thought she wanted him, she was still inexperienced in anything sexual. She was still pure, not like him. He'd been around and had fun, but she hadn't experienced anything yet. He slid his hands under her, picking her up and sitting her back down. Now she straddled his lead as he grabbed her hips tight and started moving her back and forth slowly. Oakley bit her bottom lip hard. The sudden fire sensation was too much, but he loved watching her gain her first new experience. "Hux..." She moaned as he moved faster. "That's it, baby..." He knew she was getting close and it wouldn't take much for her to find her release. He leaned up kissing her neck, and nibbling gently as she gripped his shoulders tight holding onto his shirt tight, riding out her orgasm. He slowed her movements, kissing her softly. A few silent, awkward moments passed between them as her breathing steadied and she looked down at him. "Hux? You in here?!" One of the ranch hands called as he motioned for her to be quiet. "Yea?" "What are you doing? We gotta get them horses out." He called and Huxley laughed silently. He smiled down at her before rushing down the steps. Oakley listened as she heard him talking as they were walking out of the barn. 

It was late when he walked back into the barn, deciding to stay in the loft. When he topped the steps, he stopped suddenly at Oakley sitting on his bed. "Oakley? What...What are you doing in here?" Huxley asked hesitantly. "I wanted to see you and I thought we could..hang out." She smiled standing and moving towards her. "Oakley...look.....I......I think......I don't think this is a good idea. Us I mean." He stuttered and he noticed her stop moving and stare. "I thought...." She started as he sighed heavily and hung his head; because he knew. This was exactly what he was afraid of. Their age difference was enough to cause a stir; but did he really like her that way? Of course, he did. He knew somewhere deep down he did, but he couldn't act on it. When he looked up again, gone now was her stare, replaced with anger and he sighed again. "What is your problem? I thought you liked me? What was all that today then?" She questioned him, and now he felt like the child. A child being scolded. "I know Oakley. I know okay, but what am I supposed to do? I can't just risk it." "So you're going to lie and say you don't feel anything for me?" Now he sighed again. She was right. About it all; but he just couldn't. When she stormed back down the steps, he wanted so badly to go after her, and wrap his arms around her; but his feet wouldn't move. Maybe it was for the best? He couldn't help but curse himself because he pushed it with her, and then he was the one to step back.