Part 8.

"Woah..." Lindsi whispered as the kiss ended. Trevor smiled with his head still bent toward Lindsi. "Did you feel..." Lindsi said shyly. "Yes.." Trevor said as he stoked Lindsi's face with the back of his hand. "I've never felt anything like that.." Lindsi said quietly. "Me either.. It was amazing.." Trevor said as he smiled at Lindsi's huge smile. Lindsi's stomach growled then. "Trevor laughed. "I think your a tad hungry pretty girl." "Lindsi held her stomach and smiled. "Yea.. I skipped my before dinner snack."  "Well, sit down here, and lets eat." Trevor said as he sat down on the blanket and began pulling chicken, mashed potatoes and mac and cheese and biscuits out of the big bag. Then pulled some cups and a 2 liter of Pepsi out too. Lindsi sat down next to him. "Oh my gosh! I haven't had KFC in FOREVER! It looks great.." Lindsi said still smiling. "How many strips would you like?" Trevor asked as he pulled a black Styrofoam plate from KFC out of the bag. "Hmm... 3, and 2 biscuit's, and mac and cheese and potatoes please!" "Trevor smiled. "A girl with an appetite! I LOVE IT! You not one of them girls that eats salad and water." Lindsi smiled. "I eat that sometimes. But I LOVE chicken and bread. I'd weigh 300 pounds if I worked in a bread making place." Trevor laughed. "Prolly not. You work out, but your still not super size zero skinny, and not huge. Your perfect." Lindsi smiled. "Thank you. I'm FAR from perfect though. I'm just me." "Well. You is pretty amazing to me. I hate how girls are like stick people. It's like: "EAT SOMETHING! and gain some weight!" I mean what kind of girl wears a size 0 jean?" Lindsi's smiled got wider. "A bitch with no ass, no thighs, and hips as wide as my forearms. Trust me on this, I went to high school with ALOT of them, Size zero jeans, and 20 pounds of makeup." Trevor laughed out loud. "YES! THAT'S THEM!" "Well. I'm a size 11-13 jean, and I wear minimal makeup. So no worries here." Lindsi said. "Thank you. I think you'd be beautiful with no makeup on though." Trevor said as he handed her the plate of food. "Maybe one day you'll find out." Lindsi said slyly as she took the plate. Trevor smiled as he started fixing his plate. "Maybe so." They continued to eat and talk for about 45 minutes. When Lindsi was done Trevor took her plate from her and put it with his in a bag with the rest of the trash. Lindsi shivered, it was dark now and cold. "Your cold!" Trevor said even though it was pitch black dark. "Yes, I am." Lindsi said with chattering teeth. "Time for part 2." "P-p-art 2?" Lindsi asked. "Yes pretty lady. Part two, now stay here." Trevor  said as he jumped over the side of the truck to the ground. "Oh my gosh! Are you okay!?" Lindsi asked panicked. "Yes..Ba..Lindsi.. I'm okay." Trevor said, "I do that a lot. I'm sorry for scaring you." "It's fine, I just didn't want you to break your ankle or nothing." Lindsi said. "Naw!" Trevor said as he opened the back of the truck again and pulled out a second big fluffy blanket and threw it in the bed. "Here sweet girl." "Thank you." Lindsi said as she spread the blanket around her. "Then Trevor pulled out candles. He lit them and put them on side of the bed. Then climbed back up on the tailgate and sat beside Lindsi. "Now you and I can see and stay warm." "Trevor... I.. know.. your not like this.. and I don't want to make you mad.. " "Oh! no... Lindsi...  I'm sorry! No! I thought It would be romantic not... oh gosh." Trevor put his head in his hands. "Trevor.. It is romantic.. It's the most romantic thing a guy has ever done for me.. I'm sorry. I didn't mean to upset you.. I just.. I know your so different than all the other losers. I'm just scared.. I guess." Trevor lifted his head. "Scared?" "Yes. Scared. Every time something good happens there's always a catch. Your so amazing so I'm wondering what the catch is.." Lindsi said. "That's.. why you were scared when I asked you to be my girlfriend isn't it?"  Partly.. That was because it was too soon and I wanted to get to know you better, and partly because I was scared." "Lindsi. I will NEVER EVER hurt you. Not like they did. I know you've been hurt, I can see it in your eyes, and in your actions. Your afraid to love again.. because they all let you down in one way or another, I'm not asking you to tell me what they did, because that's not any of my business, but just know that I'm not them, I want to be 500 times better than they ever were. I  want to fix all your hurt, I want to help you, heal you, Hold you... and I'm not saying all this just to get you to be my girlfriend either. I mean it." Trevor said. "Trevor... Thank you.. No guy has ever said something like that to me.. well some have and turned around and lied. But.. with you I feel it.. in my heart.." "Good.. I'm glad.. because I'm not ever going to hurt you, I promise. May GOD strike me dead if I do." Trevor said as he gazed into Lindsi's eyes. "Trevor...." "Yes.. Lindsi..?" "Ask me again.." Trevor's eyes lit up when Lindsi said this. He took her hands in his. "Lindsi.. Will you be my girlfriend?" His voice shook slightly as he said this. "Yes. Yes Trevor. I will." "Thank you Lindsi.. You've made me the happiest man alive." Trevor said as he tilted his head toward Lindsi. "Your welcome Trevor.. I'm quite happy myself.. thank you for asking me." "Anything for you gorgeous." Trevor said. Then the two kissed. Their first kiss as a couple. It was a long, romantic kiss. One they both would remember for a LONG time.

Part 7

"Afraid of losing me?" Lindsi asked questionably. "Yes. And I don't even have you yet. And I'm really sorry if I'm starting to be pushy... You can tell me to back off at anytime." Trevor said as they drove down the road. "Noted. but I like the way things are going." Lindsi said as she smiled at Trevor. "Good. I just don't wanna do ANYTHING to jeopardize my...our chances of being together... when you are ready of course." Trevor said as he squeezed Lindsi's hand. "Thank you Trevor.. So where exactly are we going? The curiosity is killing me!" Lindsi said. "KILLING YOU!? NO! PLEASE DON'T DIE! WE ARE ALMOST THERE!" Trevor said in a panicked voice. "What? We aren't in a town... We are in the boonies.." Lindsi said confused. They were a little outside the outskirts of DeKalb were all the back roads and pastures were. "I've always wanted to take a girl out on a date like this one.. But I've never found one special enough to fit the bill... We always when to a fancy restaurant. But when you mentioned you wanted to go muddin'... I figured you might like this. If you don't we can go to a restaurant." Trevor said nervously. "This is fine.. But where are we going?" Lindsi asked excitedly. "Right. Here." Trevor said as he turned down a back road and traveled down until he reached a fenced in pasture and stopped in front of the gate. "Hold on." Trevor said as he hopped out of the truck and went out to the gate. He pulled keys from his pocket and jangled them until he found the right one and opened the gate. He swung it open wide enough to get his truck though. "Hey Lindsi!" He called. "Yes!?" She answered. "Slide out and hop over to the drivers side and drive my truck though the gate so I can close it behind you please ma'am?" Lindsi jumped out of the truck and walked half way around before stopping and saying: "Are you SERIOUS?" "Yes.. I am.." Trevor said happily. "I'VE ALWAYS WANTED TO DRIVE A TRUCK LIKE THIS!!!" Lindsi screamed excitedly as she ran up and hugged Trevor. "Well your not going very far just past  this gate about 5 feet. Don't go past those trees." Trevor said as he gestured to the trees with his head. "Yes Sir! Lindsi said as she climbed into the drivers seat and pulled the truck through the gate to where Trevor had instructed. He closed and locked the gate behind her. "Okay Missy Ma'am. Hop up." Trevor said as she climbed down and ran around to the passenger side again and hopped back in right as he was climbing back into the drivers seat. "Now, Here is the reason I told you not to go past those trees." Trevor said as he drove around the trees that lined the pasture on both sides. As he completed the turn Lindsi's mouth fell to the ground. Facing into the truck was the most beautiful sunset she had ever witnessed. Pink, orange, red, and a light purple filled the sky. "This.. is.. Amazing..." Lindsi said as she stared out into the sky. "But.. Where did you find this perfect spot?" "Member how I told you my dad got a job offer in Texarkana?" Trevor asked. "Yes..?" Lindsi said. "Well.. His work gave him this pasture to store a storage building on and instead he built it closer to home. So its been vacant ever since." "Oh. Okay! Well I'm honored that you chose me to be the first one that you brought here Trevor.." "You.. Are the ONLY one.. I want to bring here Lindsi." Trevor said as he looked deeply into Lindsi's eyes and grabbed her hand and kissed it gently. Lindsi smiled as he did this. "So.. I promised you dinner.. I hope you like KFC.." Trevor said as he pulled Lindsi's hand away from his lips. "Chicken?" Lindsi asked. "Yes..." Trevor said scared. Lindsi smiled and said " I love chicken so much I might as well be black." Trevor laughed out loud. "Sorry but I'm glad your not.. I only date white meat." Then Lindsi laughed out loud. " Nice analogy! Same here!" Trevor smiled. "We have so much in common!" "I know! It's awesome!" Lindsi said. "So I hope your okay with chicken strips.. I don't eat bone chicken.." Trevor said. "ME EITHER!" Lindsi said shocked. "Awesome!" Trevor said as he put the truck back in drive and backed up to where the tail gate was facing the sunset. "Well.. Are you okay with eating in the bed of the truck?" Trevor asked. As he out it in park and pulled the keys out of the ignition.  "Sounds great." Lindsi said excitedly. She had ALWAYS wanted a date just like this one. "Well lets go!" Trevor said as he unbuckled his seat belt and slid out as Lindsi did the same. Trevor walked back to the back seat and pulled out the bag of food from KFC along with a big fluffy blanket and two pillows. Lindsi took the bag of food from him as he let down the tailgate and spread the blanket over the cool metal of the bed. Then propped the pillows against the cab. He took the bag of food from Lindsi then helped her up into the bed. They where standing face to face in the bed, Lindsi's back was to the sunset, and Trevor was facing into it. Trevor looked at Lindsi for a long time. "What..?" Lindsi asked. "You.. Are the most beautiful girl I've ever met Lindsi. I'm not saying that because it seemed like something I should say at this time either, nor because I'm like the douchebags that only want in your pants. I'm saying that because I mean it. 100%. You are crazy pretty. The sun is casting a orange glow  from behind you.. It's amazing.." Trevor said as he locked his arms around Lindsi's waist. "I.. Don't know what to say to that Trevor.. Never.. Have I met a guy so genuine and caring.. You respect me and my choices.. You are so sweet... You are truly a wonderful, cute, respectful gentleman. Thank you for taking me out tonight, for all this.." Lindsi said as she looked back at Trevor and placed her arms around his neck. "Your welcome gorgeous." Trevor said as he leaned his head in and whispered against Lindsi's lips: Can I kiss you again Lindsi..?" "Yes Trevor you may.." Lindsi whispered back. Trevor kissed Lindsi then. Softly, and passionately. It was then in that glorious moment Lindsi felt something she had NEVER felt before. Fireworks.

Part 6.

Lindsi tossed her phone on her bed and bolted out her door. "Goodmorning dear!" Her mother said. Lindsi smiled widely. "MOM!!! Guess who woke me up?" "Who?" "Trevor.. He called and asked if I would like to go out to eat!" "OH!!!" Her mom said. "And that's not even the best part! He is coming to pick me up!" Lindsi said. "OH!! He is a keeper!" Lindsi's mom said. It did her heart good to see her daughter so happy, especially after all the years she watched her cry. Lindsi was wiser because of all those tears though, and tougher. From what she had heard about her daughter and Trevor he seemed to be a good boy, she just hoped he didn't crush Lindsi again like the others. "I know! I'm so excited! And nervous!" Lindsi interjected. "So where's he taking you?" "He won't tell me!" Lindsi whined. "Ohhh! A surprise! You should love that!" "Mhm! I have to pick my outfit! There's so much to do! and only 8 hours to do it!" Lindsi said as she flew into the kitchen and picked up an apple. "Calm down! You have plenty of time dear!" Lindsi's mom said as she patted her daughter back.

6:30 finally rolled around, 30 minutes until Trevor was to arrive. He had texted Lindsi and said that he was on the way and hasn't texted or called again, so she assumed he was okay. Lindsi had decided to wear her favorite pair of jeans (LA IDIOLS), and a pink cami with a colorful plaid shirt over the top tied in a knot in the middle, and her cowboy boots. Her hair was in a straight ponytail. Right as she was putting the finishing touches on her look her phone rang. "Hello?" "Please tell me you see my truck in your driveway.." Trevor said nervously. Lindsi looked out her bedroom window and sure enough there he was. "Affirmative!" Lindsi said as she trotted outside to meet him. "Wow..." Trevor said as Lindsi approached him. "What?" Lindsi said as she looked down at her chosen outfit. Trevor grabbed Lindsi hand and spun her around. "You look amazing. As I knew you would." Trevor said beaming. "Well, Thank you!" Lindsi said as they hugged. "Ready to meet my parents?" Lindsi asked nervously. "Yes ma'am I am!" Trevor said enthusiastically. "Here we go then." Lindsi said as she led Trevor into the house. "Mom! Dad! I want you to meet someone!" Lindsi called though the house. Her mother was already standing at the sink when they walked in and Lindsi noticed the look on her mothers face. It was a look of sheer approval. "Hello Trevor! I'm Lindsi's mother, Kathy." Her mom said as she and Trevor shook hands. "Pleasure to meet you Mrs. Chadwick." Trevor said as they ended the handshake. "Hello, Trevor..." Said Lindsi's dad as he came bounding down the hall and into the kitchen. "Hello Mr. Chadwick" Trevor stuck out his hand and Lindsi's dad took it and shook it firmly. Lindsi watched as this was going on, she knew this was the person Trevor had to worry about the most. "That's my little girl right there son. MY BABY. Even though she is 18 she'll always be my baby." Lindsi's dad said and he looked Trevor dead in the eyes. But Lindsi noticed Trevor didn't waver or look scared at all. "Yes sir. I fully understand, I also know that I too would die if something should happen to her." Lindsi turned her head toward her mother and looked shocked and excited. Lindsi's mom smiled back. "Well I'm sure she is in safe hands. Ya'll have fun and be safe." Lindsi's dad turned to her and smiled. Lindsi mouthed "Thank you" over her shoulder as they headed out the door. Once they where back in the truck and buckled in Lindsi turned to Trevor. "That wasn't so bad huh?" "Nah. I was totally okay the WHOLE TIME." Trevor said. "Uh huh. SURE." Lindsi said laughing. "I'm serious!" Trevor said as he smiled and grabbed Lindsi's hand. "Is.. this okay?" Trevor asked as he gestured to their intertwined hands. "Yes. It's fine." Lindsi said smiling and rubbing the top of his hand with her thumb. Trevor smiled as she did this. "You know Lindsi.. I think I'm more scared of you.. than I am of your parents.." Trevor said. "Oh? Why so?" "Because.. I'm afraid of losing you.."