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CHAPTER FORTY EIGHT

G unner……

“Come on dude. We never fucking see you anymore Gunner except at Football practice and games. Let’s just go get one beer, just one fucking beer.” Josh said as he followed me out to my truck.

Football season started two months ago and between school, practice, games and everything in between I had hardly spent any time with Ellie. I could tell it was starting to get to her. Especially on the away games and home games she always seemed nervous. Jeff said she was probably just worried about me getting hurt. I didn’t think that was it.

When we did spend time together it was fucking magnificent. I loved being able to make her fall apart with my touch. Although, it was getting harder and harder for me to keep control and I found myself dreaming about her and waking up jacking myself off in my sleep. I ran my hand through my hair and tried to tune Josh out.

I thought about last Sunday when I took Ellie out for her birthday. It was just the two of us. We went to Judges Hill Restaurant and Bar downtown and it was a perfect evening. I had to smile when I remembered how excited she got when I gave her the present I bought for her. It was a white gold bracelet with a single charm of two hearts on it. She felt her daisy necklace while I put the bracelet on her left wrist. God I loved her.

I threw my bags in the back seat and turned to get into the truck.

“Gunner, just one fucking beer dude that’s all I’m asking. Spend some time with the team dude.”

I let out a sigh. “Is Jeff going?”

“I’m sure he is. What the fuck happened to him this summer? He sure has been drinking a lot and going out to Rebels almost every night. Coach finds out and his ass is grass Gunner. Plus that fucker has banged more girls the last two months then I have this whole goddamn year. You need to sit down and have a come to Jesus moment with him Gun.”

“Yeah, tell me about it. I’ve tried talking to him. He won’t listen to me or Ellie.”

“Is this over Ellie’s friend Ari?”

“Yep and tonight her douche bag boyfriend is throwing her a birthday party that I’m required to be at so I will only be having one beer.”

Josh slapped me on the back and smiled. “Hell to the yes my brother, make sure you tell Ellie I said hey!”

“Where we meeting?”

“Fado’s dude…thirty minutes”

I jumped in my truck and called Jeff.

“What’s up dude?”

“Hey you going to Fado’s to meet some of the guys for a beer?” I asked as I heard some hoe in the background trying to get Jeff’s attention.

“Fuck yeah I’m going. Pick me up?”

“Ah, yeah but right after I need to go straight over to Ellie’s place, it’s Ari’s birthday and they’re having a party for her.”

Jeff didn’t say anything for a few seconds.

“Fine by me. I haven’t seen my baby sister in awhile.”

“Where are you?”

“Sitting in the parking lot of the stadium still, where the fuck are you?”

“Same fucking place dick….where are you parked ‘cause I only see a few of the guys cars and not your truck.”

I heard the girl start laughing and I thought I heard that mother fucker moan.

“Yeah……….around the back….give me two minutes.”

Mother fucker this had to stop.

I called Ellie while I waited for the bastard to get his fucking blow job.

“Hey!”

“Hey back sweetheart. How was your day?”

“Long and tiring and Jason is driving me fucking nuts with this party! He is freaking out about every detail. I want to punch him in the throat and give him a good kick in the balls and watch his face while he lies there in pain.”

I had to laugh. God how I loved this girl.

“Listen Ells, Josh is giving me hell about not spending any time with the team. Do you mind if I go to Fado’s for a quick beer and then I’ll head over to your place? I’m picking up Jeff and he wants to come along to see you.”

“Of course I don’t mind Gunner! Just please make sure Jeff has not been drinking too much. It is Ari’s birthday and I don’t think he has seen her since September.”

“I will make sure baby and no…he sees her at every home game sitting next to you. I watch him look for her.”

Ellie let out a sigh. “My heart aches for him Gunner. Will you please try to talk to him again?”

I didn’t want to tell her I was waiting that very moment for the bastard to get done getting blown and that I thought he was a lost cause so I agreed to talk to him again.

“Thank you Gunner. I love you and please be careful driving.”

“I love you too and always baby…..”

I looked at the clock…I just gave him more than two minutes so the fucker better have the bitch gone. I pulled around the stadium and saw him leaning against his truck as some girl was pressed all up against him. I just shook my head. He was going to end up fucking up and getting someone pregnant if he didn’t stop this bullshit.

I pulled up and honked the horn. He waved goodbye and jogged over to the truck and jumped in.

“Thanks for the extra few minutes.” He said as he gave me a wink.

“Jeff…this is getting out of hand. I mean come on dude did you know her name?”

“What?”

“You heard me….did you even know that girls name?”

“Of course I did. She’s a bartender at Rebels and her name is Stacey……..there are you happy fuckwad.”

I shook my head as we made our way downtown to Fado’s. I had my one drink and surprising enough Jeff only ordered a coke. We talked for a few more minutes with some of the guys and then Jeff and I took off for Ari’s birthday party.

By the time we got to the party and pulled down their driveway there were already about fifteen cars parked all around.

“Mother fucker! What the fuck is Jon Baker doing here?”

Jeff looked around until he saw him leaning against a BMW talking to some bleached blonde.

“Hell if I know. Ari wouldn’t have invited him so that means douche bag Jason must know him.”

I parked my truck around the side of the cottage. By the time we got around to the front door Jon and the blonde must have already gone inside. I opened the door and was not surprised to see him standing there talking to Ellie. Fucking dick.

“Gun, just take it easy. He’s only talking to her.”

“Yeah and that’s all he is ever going to do with her.”

I started making my way over to Ellie. She smiled that big beautiful smile she saves only for me. She stepped away from Jon and started to walk towards me. I picked her up and kissed the fuck out of her.

“WOW! Was that because Jon was talking to me or are you just that happy to see me?”

Shit I loved this girl! I laughed as I kissed her quickly again. “BOTH!”

“I’ll take both then, anytime!” I slid Ellie down against me and made sure she felt my already hard dick. Just looking at her turned me on. She gave me a wink and smiled. I needed to let her know how much I always wanted her.

“Hey sis….” Jeff said as he leaned down to give Ellie a kiss on the cheek and a quick hug.

“Thanks for coming Jeff. I’m sure Ari will be happy to see you.”

Jeff just shrugged as he scanned the room. His head stopped and his eyes lit up for the first time in two months. I looked over to where he was looking and there was Ari. She was laughing at something Amanda and Heather were saying and she had not noticed Jeff yet. Just then she looked over and I could tell she sucked in her breath at the sight of Jeff standing in her living room. I looked down at Ellie and noticed she was holding her breath. When I looked back at Ari she smiled at Jeff. I swear it was the first time I had seen that smile of hers since the day she was riding horses at the ranch. I turned to look at Jeff and he was smiling back at her. He then nodded and waved. She waved back and her face turned as red as a rose.

Huh….interesting. Ellie leaned up and asked if I wanted a beer and I shook my head no. I mouthed water to her and she smiled and turned to walk into the kitchen. I looked up just in time to see Jon watching Ellie walk into the kitchen. I think I was going to have to beat his ass, and soon.

Just then I heard Ari.

“Hey Gunner, Hi Jeff, um long time no see! How’ve you been?”

Jeff cleared his throat after his first attempt to talk to her failed.

“Um, I’ve been good. Busy with football and senior year and all. How about you? You look beautiful and um Happy Birthday squirt!”

Ari blushed again. I looked over her shoulder and saw douche bag Jason watching her every move. Fuck, I could not stand that guy. Something about him made me uneasy.

“Thank you for both the compliment and the birthday wishes. I’ve been okay……..busy. I miss hanging out with y’all. I’m thinking of going to the ranch with Ellie for Thanksgiving weekend since my parents are going on a cruise. Are you um, you planning on being there?”

Jeff must have felt the daggers being thrown his way by Jason because he looked up and smiled at the prick before looking back down to Ari.

“Yeah, I’m planning on heading there with Gunner.”

Ari smiled a big satisfying smile. “Cool! Maybe we can have a rematch of that horse race you clearly cheated at.” Ari said with a wink.

Jeff let out a laugh.

“You bet Ari, a rematch sounds great.” Jeff said as they both just stood there and stared at each other.

Just then douche bag Jason hit a spoon on the side of a wine glass. What a fuck head. Ellie walked back up and Ari gave Ellie a questioning look. Ellie just shrugged her shoulders.

“Can I have everyone’s attention please, quiet down please. Arianna baby please come stand next to me.”

Ellie leaned up and whispered to me….”What the hell is this all about? He NEVER calls her baby!” Jeff must have heard Ellie because he snapped his head back over to where Ari was now standing next to Jason.

Jason turned Ari around so she was facing directly in front of us. Next thing I know stepped in front of her and got down on one knee.

“OH SHIT” Ellie and I both said at the same time.

“Arianna my sweet Arianna….these last few months have been nothing but magical for me.”

Ari was looking down at this jackass with a shocked look on her face. I wonder if she was more shocked that he was about to ask her to marry him or that he just described their last few months together as being magical. Douche bag. All they ever did was fight!

“It would be my greatest honor if you were to take this ring and say you will marry me.”

Ari looked up and looked directly at Jeff. She almost had a pleading look in her eyes. Jeff just stood there staring back at her.

“JEFF! Do something, say something for Christ sake!” Ellie whispered.

“Arianna baby I know this might seem sudden but, baby will you be my wife?” Douche bag had to ask her again because she was still staring at Jeff. Oh this was going to be good.

Ari looked down at Jason and then back up at Jeff again.

“I need some fresh air…..” Jeff said as he walked towards the front door.

“FUCK!” Ellie and I both said again at the same time. I started to go after him as Ellie pushed me from behind trying to get me to walk faster. I looked over at Ari who now had her eyes closed with a single tear rolling down her cheek. She opened her eyes and looked down at Jason but I never got to hear what she said because Ellie was pushing me out the goddamn front door.

Jeff was throwing up by the BMW that Jon had been leaning against earlier. Damn….I sure hope that was the assholes car.

“OH MY GOD Jefferson! Are you okay?” Ellie said as she ran over to him.

“What the fuck is wrong with you mother fucking idiot! You just let the best fucking thing that will EVER happen to you go! You just walked away from her you goddamn stupid mother fucker!” I said as Jeff kept throwing up.

“GUNNER! STOP!” Ellie shouted at me.

“Why Ellie? Because he just let the only girl he has ever loved end up with some fucking dick head who is going to end up fucking cheating on her with some country club plastic Barbie? You fucked up again Jeff!”

Jeff was still throwing up and Ellie was just standing there rubbing her hand on his back.

“Shut the fuck up Gunner! You don’t think I know what the fuck just happened. You don’t think I lay in bed every fucking night and pray to God that Ari was mine and that I could turn back the clocks and do it the fucking right way? I’m getting what I fucking deserve. I don’t deserve her, I never have!”

“Jefferson that’s NOT true. Ari loves you…”

Jeff was still leaning with his hands on his knees looking at the ground. He let his head drop even more.

“You mean she used to love me Ellie. She’s marrying another man.” He threw up again. Then he stood up and looked up as he threw his head back and yelled out.

“FUCKING SON OF A FUCKING BITCH! I just fucking walked away from the only goddamn person I ever loved.” Then he started to cry as Ellie took him in her arms. I heard a sharp intake of air and turned around to see Ari standing right behind me. How much of that did she hear?

She looked at me as she started to back up, then turned and went into the house. What a fucking mess.

“Gunner I think you should take Jefferson home.” Ellie said as Jeff stood up and tried to calm down.

Fuck…I started to panic because if I left to take Jeff home that meant Ellie would be left here with Jon.

“Ells, please will you come with us?” Jeff asked as he started to walk towards the side of the house.

“Of course Jefferson, um let me go grab my purse.” She walked by me and reached up to give me a kiss.

“We’re around the side of the house by your bedroom window.” I said as she gave me a sad smile.

I walked back to my truck and got in. Jeff was in the back seat already.

“You owe me and don’t ever call me all those mean names again you fucking bastard.” Jeff said as he took a drink of water that was in the back seat.

“First off, that water has been back there forever and I have no clue who even drank from it last and second, what the fuck do I owe you for.”

“For asking Ellie to come along, you didn’t really want her to stay here with Jonathon Barker hot on her tail did you?”

I stared at Jeff in shock. “You really are a smart mother fucker aren’t you? I just hope that was the pricks car you were puking on.”

We both laughed and when Ellie got in the truck she asked what we were laughing at.

“Nothing sweetheart….just wondering who that BMW belongs to, they’re going to be in for a rude awaking when they step in Jeff’s puke!”

CHAPTER FORTY NINE

E llie……

“Jesus, Mary and Joseph it is fucking freezing outside!”  Ari said as she bundled up under a blanket. I had to agree with her. It was chilly and my head was pounding and all these damn football fans were screaming even more than usual. Of course UT was winning and Gunner and Jefferson where playing great but right now I was thanking the lord above that Gunner was not going pro. I could not do this every week. It already made me sick to my stomach to watch all these bitches throw themselves at the football players. Gunner always makes a beeline to the locker room but a few times I had to see a cheerleader or some stupid crazy bitch fan run up and start hanging all over him.

I hated it. I loved home games because of course Gunner was home that night but I hated watching all the girls. At least at away games I can’t see that on TV.

I noticed there was a girl walking around on the sidelines, she looked familiar to me but I couldn’t place her at all. Gunner had just come off the field and was standing there getting a drink when she walked up and he leaned down as she said something to him. He threw his head back and laughed. Ummm, hello…… that made me sit up straighter.

“Who the hell are you giving the evil eye to?” Ari said as she tried to look in the same direction I was looking.

“I’m trying to see who the bitch is that is talking to Gunner and he seems to be very captivated by her conversation.”

“Ellie, trust me, you have nothing to worry about with Gunner. If you can’t see how much that boy loves you then you need glasses bitch.”

I shrugged my shoulders. Maybe she was right; I was acting like a jealous bitch. Then she turned around and I knew exactly who she was. Lori.

“That fucking bitch, how the hell did she get down on the field!”

“WHO? Who is a fucking bitch?” Ari sat up a little more interested after my outburst.

“Lori….the bitch that was dancing with Gunner at Rebels the night I left and we didn’t talk for a few weeks. That’s HER! I knew she looked familiar. Why he is talking to her?”

Ari sat back and pulled her knees closer to her chest in an attempt to get warmer.

“Who cares Ells…..she’s old news. It’s not like he is hanging all over her, you have nothing to worry about. Gunner only wants you.”

Just then Gunner leaned down and kissed her on the cheek.

“Or….maybe you do have something to worry about.” Ari said as she saw the same thing I saw. That bitch leaned up and gave him a kiss back and then they hugged. WHAT THE HELL!

Gunner turned scanning for me in the crowd. Oh what’s wrong dick head….checking to see if I just saw you kiss another girl. His eyes found mine and he smiled.

I was so pissed I would not smile at that asshole. His smiled faded and he waved. So I did what any other girlfriend would do in my shoes.

I gave him the finger and got up to leave.

“Wait…where’re you going?” Ari said as she struggled to get out from under the blanket.

“I’m leaving. I think I’ve seen enough.” I took one last look and Gunner was standing there staring up at me with a shocked look on his face.

I can’t believe it….how could he…he knows I’m sitting right here and I can see everything! Why would he do that?

You will never be wanted by anyone…….

My mother’s words just kept playing over and over in my head as we walked out to my car.

“SHUT UP!” I screamed out as I threw my hands over my ears.

“Jesus Ellie I didn’t say a damn word!”

I stopped and looked at Ari confused. “What?”

“What to your what? Why did you yell at me to shut up? I wasn’t even talking!”

I shook my head to clear my thoughts. SHIT! I’m losing my mind.

“Fuckin’ A…I think you’re stressed out with school Ells. You took too many classes and you’re stressed out from not seeing your man enough. I think you need a vacation. Like to a certain ranch under a certain live oak tree!” Ari said as she used her elbow to hit my arm while she winked at me.

“ARGH! The last thing I’m going to do is go anywhere with that prick. He can take Lori.”

I started to walk faster. I needed to get out of there. I couldn’t breathe.

“Ellie stop right now. ELLIE! STOP!” Ari shouted.

“WHAT?”

“Okay I get that you’re pissed but holy shit. It was a kiss on the cheek in front of thousands of people including you….his GIRLFRIEND! Do you honestly think that Gunner is cheating on you with this girl? Don’t you think it could be something totally innocent? Maybe you should at least let him explain before you fly off the handle.”

I started to calm down a little. Ari was totally right. What the hell was wrong with me? I just couldn’t shake this feeling that something bad was about to happen. The floor was going to fall out any day now I just knew it.

“You’re right, let’s go back.” I turned and started to head back into the stadium when I saw the little bitch walking out. There was a guy standing there I hadn’t even noticed when we walked by the first time. She walked right into his arms and they kissed. I stopped dead in my tracks. Wow…bitch sure does move from guy to guy.

Just then Lori the bitch looked up and noticed us.

“Ellie? Is that you? Gunner’s girlfriend?” she asked as she walked towards me and Ari.

Well at least she got my name right this time and called me Gunner’s girlfriend instead of Jefferson’s little sister.

I smiled and introduced Ari to her.

“It’s a pleasure. Um this is Michael, my fiancé.”

WHOA…shut the front door! What did she just say? Of course I knew I could count on Ari right at that moment.

“Your fiancé huh? So what where you doing down on the field earlier?”

Subtle Ari…real subtle.

“My uncle is one of the trainers. I came to say good bye to him and a few of the guys I took classes with. I’m not coming back to UT after this semester. Michael’s company is transferring him to New York so that’s where I am heading.”

I finally found my voice. “Wow, that sounds exciting. So, did you happen to see Gunner to say goodbye?”

She smiled and shook her head. “Yes, you are very lucky Ellie. Gunner loves you very much. He couldn’t stop talking about you the whole time. I’m really glad things worked out the way they did.” She said as she looked up at her fiancé.

Okay…….…I felt like a total idiot. Maybe Gunner will forget all about me giving him the finger. A girl can hope can’t she?

“So are you going to keep ignoring me the rest of the night?” I asked Gunner as he sat there and watched TV. He looked exhausted and I knew he was. He played a good long hard game and by the time he got to his house he was more than ready for bed. He didn’t look very happy when he opened the door and I was sitting there waiting for him.

“Listen Ellie, I’m tired, I don’t feel like watching TV anymore and I don’t feel like talking…I’m not in the mood for your bullshit tonight.”

My bullshit? What the hell! I have not even said a word. Shit was he still pissed I gave him the finger?

“Wait…….I’ve haven’t even said anything to you. I got you a beer, made you a sandwich and just sat here while you came down from your game. Why are you pissed at me Gunner?!”

Gunner slammed his hands through his hair and sighed. He stood up and looked down at me and shook his head. “Are you staying here tonight?”

“Do you want me to stay the night?” I asked as I looked up at him.

“I don’t really give a fuck Ellie if you stay or not.” He turned and walked to his bedroom.

I felt the tears starting to burn my eyes. I will not cry…I will NOT cry. I wish Jefferson was still up but as soon as he came home he went straight to bed. Some Thanksgiving this turned out to be. I slowly got up and grabbed the dish Gunner’s sandwich was on and his empty beer bottle and set them in the kitchen. I grabbed my keys and purse and started to head for the front door. I had to hold it together just long enough to get in my car and leave and then and only then would I start crying.

I quietly shut the front door and practically ran to my car. Just as I opened the door and was about to swing it open to get in I saw an arm come across and shut the door. I screamed and spun around ready to kick someone in the balls. Except I didn’t see some strange mass murder, I saw Gunner.

“What the fuck! You scared the shit out of me you asshole!” I whispered realizing it was around one in the morning and my scream probably woke up one or two people.

“Ellie it’s late, don’t drive home this late. Come back inside.” Gunner said in a tired voice.

“Well you shouldn’t really give a fuck if I drive home now or not, now should you Gunner.”

He took his hand and ran it through his hair….his signature I’m frustrated or angry move…..God why did that turn me on so much?

“Now if you don’t mind, I’m going home and please tell Emma I’m so sorry but I won’t be joining y’all for Thanksgiving dinner this weekend.”

I turned and grabbed the door handle to open it and Gunner slammed the door shut again.

“Ellie, get your ass back in the house now.”

I was so mad that I started shaking…how dare he tell me what to do!

I turned and looked at him. “FUCK OFF!” I tried to push him away but he wouldn’t budge an inch that built mother fucker! I pushed again and again and even tried to put my foot on my car for extra leverage and nothing worked.

“Are you done yet?”

“No! How dare you tell me what to do! You’re acting like a prick and I wouldn’t stay here if you got on your hands and knees and begged me to.”

Before I knew it he had lifted me up and was carrying me into the house. I instantly felt his erection which totally caught me off guard. I couldn’t yell because it was so late and I didn’t really want to end up in jail tonight.

Once we got in the house I started to struggle to get out of his arms. Jesus….he was strong and I was not making any headway. He grabbed my purse and threw it down on the sofa and forced my keys out of my hand all the while still holding onto me. I was trying to squeeze my legs tighter on him but I think I was only turning him on more!

He started towards his bedroom. SHIT! I couldn’t yell because I would wake up Jefferson. Once he got in his room and shut the door with his foot, the next thing I knew he slammed me up against the wall and started to kiss me. At first I did nothing in return, but after I felt his erection pushing up against me and the sweet feel of his lips, I could not resist. I grabbed his hair in my hands and started kissing him back.

Oh god this felt so good and so right. I don’t even remember why we were fighting. Oh yeah, he was acting like a prick. I started to pull away from the kiss.

“Baby I’m so sorry I said that to you. Please forgive me Ellie. It’s just when you gave me the finger and got up and left I had no idea why and it fucked up my whole game after that. I dropped two fucking balls and got the shit knocked out of me three times.”

Oh no! Oh shit I had no idea that by me doing that it would mess him up. I put my head back up against the wall and closed my eyes.

“Oh Gunner I had no idea I’m so sorry and it was a total misunderstanding that I don’t even want to talk about. I came back into the stadium did you not see me? I was there the whole game!”

“No Ellie, once you and Ari left I assumed you were leaving for good. I never bothered to look back up there.”

Oh I felt like a total piece of shit.

“You have to trust me Ellie.” He said as he was kissing all over my neck. My body started to tingle all over again.

“I do trust you Gunner, I’m sorry I’m so insecure. I love you more than anything.”

“As much as I want to keep this up, Ells I’m exhausted.” He said has he carried me over to his bed. He was asleep as soon as his head hit the pillow. I’m not sure how long I watched him sleep. I really did love him but I just had the weirdest feeling. Something was about to happen, I could just feel it.