the night sky

connor #10

it had been a month since he was released from the hospital. his leg was healing faster then the doctors thought and he was now getting around with a slight limp and a walking cast. he thought about alexis in bed last night as he watched her snoring softly while sleeping. he didn't want to think about when she wasn't. time with her felt like home. he smiled at her as he helped her feed the animals. " we should go riding today. "

" yes! it's been too long and button's needs to get out." she leaned in kissing him softly. " I like that idea." when the chores were done they saddled the horses up and started out. these moments he had with her meant everything to him. it was late afternoon by the time they made it to a clearing. the grass had grown high and the sun started setting casting a glow on her face. he pulled the reigns back and watch her as she walked through the field sliding off her horse. her hands touching the tall grass as she moved effortlessly.

he slid off his horse coming behind her. " you are so beautiful " connor kissed her neck. " you take my breath away." he turned her body facing him as they kissed softly. " make love to me right here."

" it's almost dark." his hand moved to the hem of her shirt pushing up under it. the sudden skin to skin made her shudder. " we should get back.." his mouth stopped her from speaking as he slid her shirt above her head tossing it to the ground. kneeling on his knees kissing her body he unbuttoned her jeans. he felt her hands wrap around his hair her fingers tangling up in his strands. sliding her pants down and sliding off her boots one at a time she stood there with just her bra and panties on. pulling her closer into him they stumbled to the ground and his body covered hers.

his hand glided under her panties as he felt her, sliding two fingers inside of her watching as she threw her head back in pure ecstasy. the sun was now gone and they made love under the stars in the field. " I will never look at the night sky the same again." he smirked while kissing her soft skin. he knew she had his heart and he never wanted any of this to end. They dressed slowly heading back to put the horses up.

" a girl could get used to all this." Connor smiled at Alexis praying she would never leave. the rest of the trip was comfortable silence. back at the house connor watched as she slipped into the shower watching her every movement. " you know it's almost Christmas and your birthday. did you want to maybe spend it with my crazy family? we can do something just me and you for your birthday?"

" I can't think of anywhere else I would rather be."

" what about your dad? do you need to see him?" Connor felt a pang of hurt as she mentioned his dad. remembering past Christmases with him not being pleasant. no real family or even a sense of love surrounding him and his father and his many different women. Connor was sure he didn't want to endure that again.

" no. he won't even miss me." she peered out at him from the shower. a knowing look crossed his face. " it isn't the way I want to spend my time. I want good memories. my father has never been a good memory. " she shook her head and went back to washing up. Connor loved how she just understood him without ever saying a word.

Connor climbed in bed waiting for Alexis to finish up falling asleep as his head hit the pillow. the next morning the sun hit his eyes slowly opening up a feeling of complete contempt washing over him. he watched her breathing for a few short moments. " I love you Alexis. " he whispered in her ear. his phone beeped telling him he had a text. he didn't want to move but he pulled away getting up and walking to his phone. " of course it's my dad." Connor was being beckoned to call. groaning at the thought of having to interact with his dad he dialed his number and walked out of the room so he didn't wake Alexis. two rings rang out and his father picked up. " what do you want?" Connor asked.

" I wanted to see you. I will be there today to talk."

" no" Connor did not want to see him.

" you don't understand Connor. you don't have a choice. I will be there at noon." Connor hung up not wanting to deal with his father. he made his way back in the house. he smiled seeing Alexis making coffee.

" I heard you on the phone," she paused catching his eyes as she turned around to face him. " if it's ok with you I would rather disappear for the time he is here. " he watched her take a deep breath. " you can just text me when he leaves?" Connor came over wrapping his arms around her waste and pulling her close to him.

He understood why she didn't want to be there but he couldn't help feeling sad that she wouldn't be by his side supporting him. he paused for a second just holding her. " I wish you would stay but I understand why you won't. " he kissed her forehead and she turned to pour them coffee. " I can text you when he leaves. I don't even know why he is coming. he always has ulterior motives when he visits. " Connor sipped the coffee as he watched her walk back to the bedroom and coming back out fully dressed. " are you leaving so soon?"

" yes, I would like to be as far away from that man as possible. " she kissed him on the lips and grabbed her coat walking towards the door. she turned around smiling at him. he couldn't think of anything better than her smiling at him. " be good mister and tomorrow I will give you your birthday gift." he watched her walk to her car and pull away.

Connor spent the rest of the morning cleaning up and trying to ease his mind not wanting to see his father. his father pulled up right at noon and he noticed a passenger. walking to the porch leaning on the door frame he shook his head. " Emma?" He looked at her then his dad. " what are you doing dad? what is this?" Emma smiled pretentiously up at Connor.

" aren't you going to invite me in? I wanted to see you it's been so long." she ran her fingers up his chest. " last time I saw you there was less clothes for sure." she smiled sweetly at him.

" that's for sure not gonna happen again Emma." he said coldly glaring at his father.

" relax Connor. I heard you're off the market I just wanted to come and see my friend and since your dear father was already coming I figured it would be the perfect opportunity for me to come also. besides I don't think I would ever have found this place on my own." she was sickly sweet with a hint of sarcasm that didn't go un noticed by Connor.

" I came to try and bury the hatchet son. maybe have a beer with you and find common ground. can we come in?" Connor felt uneasy in the pit of his stomach but moved and gestured towards the front door. " it's almost your birthday and Christmas and I just want us to try and have a better relationship. anything better than this." Connor went to the fridge and pulled out three beers. opening them and handing them out to Emma and his dad.

" I don't usually take and drink this early but you being here like this makes me want to drink so why not?" Connor looked at his dad. he took a swig of his beer and set it down. " I'm going to go to the bathroom first before we start this discussion. I feel like it might take a while." he smiled cautiously at his dad then at Emma walking to the bathroom. looking in the mirror he splashed some water on his face." just hear him out Connor. the worst that can happen is you never talk to him again. " he whispered to himself. he took in a deep breath and walked back out to the kitchen. Emma was peeling the label off her beer looking bored as his father looked up at him.

his dad raised his beer and watched as Connor grabbed his. " to new beginnings. we really need them." Connor picked up his bottle and clicked it with both of theirs and took a big drink gulping in the rest as fast as he could then setting the empty bottle on the counter. he started feeling it hit him right away. there was something wrong.

" did you drug me?...." he passed out before he could finish his sentence. Connor woke up the next day his head was pounding. the last thing he remembered was saying goodbye to Alexis. his eyes were heavy and the sun was up. he felt someone next to him pulling her closer. he realized it wasn't Alexis. his eyes shot open as he heard the front door open and someone walk to the bedroom. letting go of the person next to him he sat up his head spinning and stomach churning.

" what the f...." Connor looked up seeing Alexis at the door of the bedroom then looking down at the woman sleeping naked next to him. what happened? what did I do he thought his head still spinning.

" Emma?" she stirred awake next to him as he jumped out of bed. he covered himself as he realized he was naked under the covers. Alexis turned around walking out. " ALEXIS! wait! it's not what you think!" he stumbled after her still naked.

" DON'T TOUCH ME!" Connor saw the anger all over her. The anger he knew masked her pain. The pain he put there. " you don't ever come near me again," she stopped placing a small box wrapped with a bow on the counter. " happy birthday. don't ever call me again. " she walked out and got into her car as he ran after her trying to plead with her.

" please! Alexis it's not what you think!" he watched her drive away as he stood there still naked. he walked back inside pulling on his boxers from the floor and then his jeans.

Emma sauntered out smiling not even caring about what had just happened. " honey, come back let's have some more fun." her words was poison to him and he felt disgust with himself and with her.

" I don't know what happened or how but something is wrong here and I can't remember any of it!" he was yelling. " I just lost everything that meant something to me!" tears were coming down his face. he slumped to the floor loosing the will to even stand. he felt his heart ripping out of his chest. " why would I do this?" he whispered to himself. " why can't I remember any of it?"

Emma appeared out of the bedroom fully dressed keys in hand. " darling we drank a lot last night. you drank more than both of us. you weren't complaining when it was happening!" she pointed to the empty beer bottles and empty whiskey bottle. Connor felt sick and ran to the bathroom throwing up. his entire world came crashing around him.