Crossbar Ranch

Caleb:

I cussed under my breath and took off after her. I had seen the tears. I wanted to know what I had done. I didn't like that stupid little twit. I just wanted Dusty, but she hated me. She was going too fast, I couldn't talk to her. But I was definitely going to keep up with her. I was not going to ruin this, although I knew I already had.

Dusty:

Dusty pushed the tears away and slowed Broc down so the other hands that were coming with her would be able to catch up. TO her dismay though, Caleb was the first to catch up.

"Caleb, why are you still coming, you said you wanted to stay wtih the group. Please, stay."


*tears*

Caleb:

I looked down. "I thought you didn't want me coming. Your so mad at me. I tried to apologize, and you take off running. what am I supposed to do th except try to make it better by doing what you asked me to do in the first place? Oh...and, Ma'am, I don't like Amelia. I was too worried about you the other night,...I just didn't have the energy to ight off another stupid little city girl looking for a big fling while they're on 'vacation.' I care about you. If you hven't realized that, then you must be blind. But...you mad at me. So...I'll be professional from now on. I will do whatever you want me to d...but you have to tell me what you want...cause I can't read your mind...no matter how much I would like to."

Dusty:

"Maybe that will be for the better." She replied her heart twisting in pain. This wasn't fair. NOt one little tiny bit. I've worked so many years to gain a reptuation I'm not ruining it now. She thought. "I have two missing people, I don't have time for this."


*cry*

Caleb:

I nodded, aching inside. "Yes Ma'am." I answered. She wanted me to be professional, then I would be. I sighed and hid all of the emotions I felt towards her. She didn't want them...and she didn't want me. The others caught up and I made sure to move to the other side so that I wouldn't be in Dust's way. I waited for her instructions patiently, becoming the best farm hand again.

Dusty:

Dusty faced hte others. "Alright, we need to get back to the campsite and look for tracks. If you find any holler." SHe turned Broc back around and raced him towards the campsite. She fought thoughts of Caleb, she couldnt' think of him.


*tears*

Caleb:

I looked for any sign that the two had gone some other way. I eventually saw hoof prints heading towards the mountain pass. "Dusty! Over here!" I hallowered.

She rode over. "Find something?"

"They headed that way." I said, scowling. The mountain pss was dangerous after a heavy rain.

Dusty:

Dusty frowned. "We better hurry." She replied pushing Broc into a canter. She raced towards the mountian as lightening lit up the sky. "Great." She hissed.

*tears*

::Okay, I'm out of ideas...How about Caleb and Dusty get stick in a cave? Because until they make up...I'm rrunning out of ideas. What about that one? They get stuck in a cave together.**

Caleb:

I growled. They were so stupid! They might get hurt! I sighed and refused t think about Dusty getting hurt...or trap...

I shook my head and looked at Dusty. "Are we going in, Ma'am?"

Dusty:

"Yup." SHe replied pushing into the cave.


*That's alright, but nothing big happens. I'm keepin it cleanish. *

**Yeah, I know. But...something has to happen so dusty is forced to talk to him, or you make another chracter for Caleb to interact with.**

Caleb:

I nodded and we all rushed in. The rain started pouring down, lightening making the horses nervous and there fore hard to handle. Some of them bolted, others tried to hide in the rain. I didn't like this. I saw a cave up ahead. "Dusty, in there!" I pointed. She glared. "We don't have much of a choice!" I could feel magic dancing under me, so I headed towards the cave, pushing magic in, hoping Dusty would take the hint and follow.

Dusty:

Dusty let Broc run to the shelter. She saw the other hands slip into different caves to wait out the storm. She dismounted as they got inside and rubbed down Broc so he wasn't soaked to bad.

"We need to talk." She said turning and looking at Caleb. His face got a tad pale then went back to normal.

"Alright."


*Out of ideas*

Caleb:

I sighed and ran a hand over my wet hair. "Why are you so mad at me?" I demanded. "Tell me what I'm doing wrong! Tell me what I'm supposed to do!" I sighed. I was so confused! She was giving off so many mixed signals! "Dusty, please. Just...tell me." I said softly.

Dusty:

Dusty leaned against Broc for support, she suddenly felt completely drained. He didn't move being used to her doing that.

"I have a hard time letting people close to me. You've done nothing." She said her voice almost a whisper. "I always lose people when they get to close."


*tears*

Caleb:

I tied up Magic and took off his tack. Then I walked over to Dusty and gently took her face in between my two large hands, forcing her to look into my eyes. "Why? Why do you do that? Is it so hard to let your heart love once and awhile? Do you not trust me? Have I offened you in some way? I want to be with you. But if you keep shutting me out, keep shutting me off, then I can not be yours. If we don't work through this, then how can we be together?" I sighed and gently ran my thumb over her cheek. "If you do not want the same, then tell me so. Just...help me to understand. Please?"