Crossbar Ranch

Caleb:

I sighed. "Is that ALL you want to talk about?" I asked taking her hands in mine and looking her in the eyes. "Is that all you are concerned about?"

Dusty---

Dusty felt like lightening bolts were flying up her arms from his touch, it was amazing. "No, but you seemed hesitant, and I didn't want you not to want to talk to me." She said looking up at him. "I like you too, Caleb, I really do. your an awesome guy, great wiht horses, and you aren't full or yourself.......I better shut up before I make a fool of myself."

Caleb:

I smiled. "Do you really like me?" I asked, red. I really liked her a lot. I just...didn't know if she felt the same way. I didn't want to ruin our relationship because of my stupid, big mouth!

Dusty---

"I don't say something unless I mean it." She smiled,



*Grrr*

Caleb:

I was about to burst with joy! I grabbed her sholders and pulled her towards me. I stared into her eyes then kissed her gently. "I love you, Dusty. I always have."

Dusty---

Dusty was surprised, but tried to hide it. "That's the Caleb I know." She smiled kissing him softly. "And love."



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Caleb:

I sighed with pleasure and let her go. "The campers are probably getting anxious. Let's go."

I snaked my arm around her waist and pulled her close. It felt good, having her beside me. Then I paused. "What will your dad think about this? Us?"

Dusty---

"I don't think he'll care. He says that as long as the guy I date knows horses, is respectful, and loves me, he won't care." She smiled up at him. "Plus, he likes you."


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Caleb:

I stood there shocked. "He...he does? Really?"

I looked at her and she nodded. I kissed her again. "I'm glad, because I couldn't live without you!"

Dusty---

Dusty was surprised he had felt this way about her and she had never noticed. "My dad doesn't let just anyone come on this trip. Trust me! He's very picky who get's stuck with me for two months." SHe kissed him and then sighed leaning against him. "I'm glad he picked you to come on it."

Caleb:

"Me too, love. Me too." I smiled and kissed her head, led her back to the campfire.

Dusty---

Caleb sat down on a log and she sat next to him leaning into his embrace. She watched hte fire dance, feeling completely satisfied.

Caleb:

I sighed. Now this...this was heaven. I saw Cookie starring at me. He seemed satisfied. I sighed. I wished it was just the experienced riders. But I would take this too. The campers bunked down for the night. I sighed. This meant I had to let dusty go so she could sleep. I looked at her passionately.

Dusty---

"We best get some rest." She said smiling up at him and kissing him softly. "We have a long day ahead of us." She didn't want to move though. She just wanted to stay there forever.

Caleb:

I nodded. "Okay. Night, Miss." I kissed her gorgeous lips and left to grab my "pillow" which doubled as a saddle. I leaned back against and pulled my hat down over my eyes. I ended up dreaming of Dusty.