Horizons Ch. 04: Smoke Effects Pt. 01

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The 4th installment of Jody and Ellie’s story pt 1. Please read Slow Burn, Stolen Moments then Smoldering Fire (in that order) to catch up with their story.

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The tears falling down my face had soaked my shirt. I wasn’t sure how my body was still producing more. I sat alone, off the path at the summit of The Boulders, trying to muffle the increasing waves of panic that kept crashing over me. I had spent the last two days in a tailspin. The world was closing in on me and I couldn’t hold it together any longer. I thought hiking, my usual form of therapy, would help me get a grip. Instead, I was in a pile of tears, hoping no one would come upon me as I fell apart.

No one knew where I was. Not even Jody.

I had refused to respond to her texts or phone calls for the last two days. Every notification on my phone tore a little more of my soul from my body. The perfect future I had envisioned seemed lost to me forever.

The waves of panic finally began to subside as I stared out at the vista. The mountain ranges in my view were lush with deep greens, the result of a nearly perfect Spring and Summer. My mind wandered backwards in time, back to the best days with Jody.

Early Spring, the day before she left for Florida, when I had awoken in the parking lot of a Hilton in Boston:

*

I felt the Jeep come to a stop and slowly shook the sleep from my head. My hand was still resting in Jody’s, her thumb moving back and forth across the top of it. I still had no idea where we were.

“How was your nap?” Jody smiled at me as I put my seat back upright.

I smiled back as I looked out the window, trying get any idea where we were. “Just long enough, I think. Where are we?”

“Boston. Logan Airport.”

I loved Boston, had spent much of my teen years here on the weekends. My sister went to college down here and I was in a program in High School where we went into Boston once a month.

We got out of the Jeep and made our way to the hotel lobby. It was way too early to check in, but Jody figured it was worth a shot. Somehow our room was ready. We headed up to the top floor with our bags. We had a view of the airport. I shut the blinds; I didn’t have any interest in being reminded she was leaving on a plane tomorrow. I felt her arms slip around my waist and her lips on my neck. I stood there and soaked her touches up.

Her hands move from my waist up to my chest. She gently caressed me, her fingers swirling around my nipples. I sigh deeply. Again, I just soaked her up. I was trying to keep my mind off the fact we were here because she was leaving.

“I can feel your angst, El.” She said into my ear.

“I’m sorry, I’m trying.” I leaned into her, resting my head on her shoulder.

“I know.” She continued to hold me, her fingers still making their swirls. She knew me better than anyone ever had. Accepted and loved my angsty anxiety ridden self and usually knew exactly how just be there while I worked through things. She never pushed me, never fluffed off what I was feeling, and never told me to get over it.

She whispered, “I love you” in my ear. I leaned into her a little more. She wasn’t rushing me to be okay, just letting me know she was there. I closed my eyes as we continued to stand there together. Her fingers hadn’t stopped their caressing and I was finally ready to respond. I turned to face her. I grabbed the back of her neck and pulled her mouth to mine. It seemed like it had been years since I felt the warmth of her mouth. I couldn’t get enough as our tongues danced.

My hands left the back of her neck and began an urgent mission. They were up under her shirt, feeling everything in their path. I unhooked her bra and slipped my fingers between the loose fabric and her skin. Her heat was radiating out and I wanted more. I pulled away from her mouth just long enough to remove her shirt and drop her bra to the ground. I found her tongue again as my hands went back to her chest. I felt her hands lift my shirt and she deftly removed it. My bra fell to the ground with hers.

Our bare skin connected, and a fire shot through my body. Our kisses wandered as we wildly moved towards the bed, the rest of our clothes falling off as we moved. We fell into a heap of tangled flesh on the comforter. olgun porno We frantically rolled around as we tried to get our fill of each other’s flesh. Would we ever actually get our fill? Our fingers plunged between each other’s legs, they curled and pounded and rubbed in unison. We reached the peak at almost the same time, our bodies stayed connected as we toppled over the edge together.

As we came off our high, I wrapped my arms around her, unwilling to let go. We laid there as our bodies cooled off. I could feel my angst and anxiety lift like a weighted blanket had been removed. I kissed her gently, “love you.” She nuzzled up and put her arms around me,” love you more.” Her eyes began to drop. I carefully covered us and let her sleep. I closed my eyes but didn’t intend to sleep.

Two hours later my eyes opened again. Jody had rolled over on her side, her back to me. Her rhythmic breathing filled my ears. I moved to spoon her, wrapping my arms around her. She stirred slightly under my movements. I buried my face in her hair and let her scent wash over me. I kissed the back of her neck as she stirred a little more. My fingers played over her breasts, teasing her nipples which tightened under them. She arched her back slightly, pushing into me more. I trailed down her spine, kissing every inch as I went. I reached her ass and buried my face in it, my tongue flicking at her tightness. Sleepy moans escaped from her.

Her scent was filling my nose as I danced my fingers down her pubic bone and drew swirls and circles gently around her outer lips. Her back arched more, opening up more of her to me. My tongue delved deeper, exploring the folds it knew so well. I filled my mouth with her clit as my fingers entered her. I pushed her to the edge and backed off. Then did it again. She was fully awake, and I could hear her heavy breaths getting louder. I wasn’t prepared when she spun us over and began riding my face, but I should have been. I held on to her hips as my tongue finished her off. Her juices dripping into my mouth as she came. She folded at the waist as she calmed and before I was prepared for it her mouth engulfed me.

Her tongue was magic, as usual. She slowly moved around me and placed her whole self between my legs. One hand reached to grasp my breast, the fingers on the other danced and flitted and plunged as her tongue continued its assault. She held nothing back from me. My hands were on her head, holding her in place, not that I needed to. My hips bucked as ripples became waves.

“FUCK!”

I calmed as she moved to rest besides me. I kissed her, tasting myself on her lips. She playfully told me to stop swearing. I would have thought she would have given up on that by now. We kissed some more. I didn’t want to move. Ever.

“We need to shower and get going. There’s stuff I want to do before I fly out.” I groaned, mumbled something about her being the only thing I wanted to do, which earned me a side-eye glare, then I got up and we showered and were soon on our way into Boston.

We walked, we talked. We took in the atmosphere. It was still early Spring, so the air was chilled, especially down at the Wharf. Jody had planned dinner at a seafood place she knew I loved. I drank a little too much rum. We made our way back to the hotel the plan was to watch a movie and just be together. We got to the room and I was fighting my eye lids to stay open.

“I’m gonna get changed.” I said as we walked in. Jody’s hand was on my arm as I staggered just a touch. She changed too and we climbed on the bed. Rum made me mushy and sappy and I professed my love over and over again as she started the movie. We were watching The Lake House. One of my favorites and she had never seen the whole thing. I loved when I found a movie that I liked but she hadn’t seen. It was a rare thing.

All I wanted was to be close to her and hold her while I could. The rational part of my brain knew she would be back in a few days. The anxiety controlled always-overthinking-everything side couldn’t be convinced of this. We watched the movie cuddled up together, it was perfection. My phone went off about half-way through.

“Evan.” I rolled my eyes as I told her. She paused the movie.

He wanted to know what time I would be back. I realized I didn’t know what time her flight left so I asked. porno I texted him back that her flight left at 10:30am so I should be home around noon at the latest. I wasn’t sure why he cared, he would be at work anyways and both kids were staying over at friends. I couldn’t figure him out, annoyed when I was home, annoyed when I wasn’t. I wish he would get a grip.

I put my phone away and turned my attention back to Jody as she started the movie back up. She squeezed my hand. I put my head on her shoulder, my eyes were getting harder to keep open, I wasn’t sure why I was so tired. I felt her kiss the side of my head as my eyes got even heavier.

It was light out when my eyes opened again. Jody was sitting up next to me, the curtains were open and I could see the airplanes on the tarmac. I groaned.

“What time is it?”

“Almost 8.”

Fuck. I had way overslept. “Why didn’t you wake me up?” I asked her as I hurriedly sat up. I noticed she was dressed and the room was picked up.

“You needed sleep.”

“I needed you.” I grumbled.

“You had me. You were snuggled up with me all night El.” She knew that’s not what I meant. She leaned over and kissed me. I moved to wrap my arms around her neck and kissed her back deeply. My hands migrated. “Ellie. I love you and want you too but there isn’t time. I have to leave in a few.”

I pulled away and put my head down. I was so mad at myself for sleeping. She stood up, took my hands and pulled me out of the bed.

“You are not gonna do this. I’m leaving. I’m coming back. Don’t have me leave with you like this Ellie. I’m coming back.” She wrapped her arms around me and hugged me. “I love you I’m not leaving you I’m just going to spend a few days in the sun with my kids.”

I knew I was being ridiculous. I had to at least fake being okay. I hugged her back and pulled away to get dressed. I pulled my hair up into a ponytail, threw on jeans and a T-shirt. I went back into the bedroom area and sighed. She walked over and put her arms around me again. I closed my eyes for a second and imagined a day when I wouldn’t fear losing her every time she walked away. We kissed before we exited the room.

We got to the Jeep and she handed me the keys. There was no point going inside with her. I couldn’t go through security and I knew I would likely break down anyways. It would be better to say our goodbyes at drop off. We rode in silence. I pulled up in front of her terminal and she leaned over and kissed me quickly. “I love you. I will text you when I get there. Drive safe and let me know when you get home, please.” And she got out of the Jeep, grabbed her bags and walked away.

I cried most of the way back home. The days without seeing her weren’t easy but we both survived and she did come back.

*

I could hear voices in the distance, they pulled me out of my memories. I sat quietly, hoping to go unnoticed. The sun was slowly falling in the sky. I had been up here for hours.. I couldn’t believe it had been almost four months since that night at the hotel. I wondered if we would ever have a night again

I got up and decided it was time to head down the mountain before I lost the sun. Part of me was willing to chance it. My phone went off again. One more for Jody and one from Jessie.

Jessie- mom where are you??

I didn’t want to worry her.

Me- I went for a hike. I’m fine.

Jessie- you’re coming home right? Jody has been texting and calling me worried. Mom what happened?!

Me- nothing you need to worry about. Yes I’ll be home soon

Jessie- mom, she’s really worried. Now I am. Please tell me what happened.

Me- I’m coming home soon.

While I started walking down the trail my mind took me back to the months prior again. Prom season

*

Jessie and I went to dinner and a movie after dress shopping. She was going to Prom with her off again on again boyfriend. He was a senior and I was glad they were going. It wasn’t often she wanted to hang out with me so I was spoiling her a little. I was enjoying the time with her. We got done eating and headed over to the theater.

“Do you think Jody would do my hair and make-up for Prom?” She asked me.

“What, you don’t want me to?” We both laughed. Ponytails and messy buns with little to no make up was the extent Porno 64 of my abilities in that department. Jody on the other hand had skills. “Do you want me to ask her?”

“Yeah, could you when you see her next?”

“Of course.” I said as we took our seats. We had a few minutes before the movie was due to start so I excused myself and used the restroom. I also texted Jody asking her about the hair and makeup.

I got back to the seats and told Jessie that Jody said of course she would do her hair and make up. Jessie smiled at me and said, “you guys really do talk all the time don’t ya?”

“Not all the time but a lot yes.”

“I know. You love her don’t you?”

“I do. She’s my best friend Jes.”

“I know, but that’s not what I mean mom. I see how you two look at each other. I don’t know how everyone else doesn’t see it. You really love each other don’t you? It’s okay. If you’re worried it bothers me, it doesn’t. And I know you and dad haven’t been good in a really long time. I’m glad you found each other. You’re different since you met. In a good way. I’m just saying I see you two and I’m happy for you.”

The theater darkened just as she finished talking and I was at a loss for what to say to her. I turned my eyes to the screen and she didn’t press me to reply. Half way through the movie she took my hand and whispered, “I like seeing you happy mom, you deserve it. Timmy and I will be fine I promise.”

I was trying to figure out when my baby girl became the nearly grown women sitting next to me. She got up and starting walking out like nothing had been said. Like everything was the same.

“Mom, are ya coming?”

I got up and followed her out. She grabbed my arm as we walked. “you’ve always taught us to go after our own happy. It’s okay to follow your own advice. You do deserve to be happy too, mom. Don’t worry, I won’t say a word until you two are ready. Can we go get froyo?”

And we did go and get froyo I told Jody later that night what went on. She wasn’t surprised. “She’s a lot more like you than you realize El. She’s caring and intuitive. Two of your best qualities. And she’s also right. I sometimes wonder how people don’t see it either. It’s been close to a year.”

I sighed as I got off the phone and crawled under my blanket. My phone vibrated.

Jody- I believe her El. She isn’t gonna say anything.

Me- ?? you get some sleep.

Jody- love you too. See ya soon

Jessie had been true to her word and hadn’t said anything. She hadn’t even mentioned it to me again. Jody did her hair and makeup and went to prom walk in with me. Evan went too and I’m sure to most we managed to look like a normal married couple. I looked around at all the parents of Jessie’s friends, the parents of my students, some of them friends of mine. They all knew Jody by now, she was my best friend and we did everything together after-all. Did anyone see the three of us watching Jessie and her date and wonder? Probably not. For the first time in a long time I started to worry about the what ifs.

What if we were found out before we were ready. Would I lose my job? What if we were ready but the world wasn’t. Would I lose my job? Jody didn’t work in education, didn’t have the prying eyes of hundreds of sets of parents on her. My anxiety started to build a we stood there.

“Ellie.” I heard Evan calling for me. He was talking to Tina and her husband. I left Jody and walked over, readying myself to play the part I needed to play. I placed myself close to Evan, but not too close. Appearances mattered. They were talking about going out for a drink while the kids were at prom. The four of us. It has been months since Evan and I did anything with other people. Before I knew it the plans had been solidified.

Evan and I walked back over to where Jody was. I told him I was going to need to drive her home before I could meet them at the restaurant. Jody and I waked over to the parking lot.

“I do not want to do this.”

“It’s good though. You like Tina. If you let yourself you will have fun. And have a drink, cus I can tell your overthinking again. “

I drove her home, holding her hand the entire way. As she got out of my van I promised to call her when I got home. I met up with Evan, Tina and her husband Rob. It wasn’t horrible. I survived. Life kept moving forward.

*

I climbed into my van, grabbed a wet wipe from the glovebox and cleaned off my face from crying. I took a deep breath and headed down the mountain and towards home. I wasn’t certain what was going to be waiting for me there, but I knew I had to face it.

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