Cruisin

As you pull up to the little blue house you see Felix out front sitting on the stoop playing on his phone. You pull in behind Casey's car, taking super extra special care to be careful not to get to close to it, and park.

Felix stands and waits by the house. He shifts nervously from foot to foot though he is trying valiantly to act chill. As you approach you could see he was dressed in nice but casual clothes and he was well groomed. He was freshly shaved, some product in his hair, he was smelling good. For a Saturday morning with no work he was looking on top of his game. You suspect that the news of Elsie coming over had sent him into a scramble of getting ready to see her.

His eyes are on your beautiful sister but his attention is on you. He had something he wanted to say. He shifts his gaze to you. Holding his hand up you clap yours into it as a greeting. He holds it firm.

He smiles as his other hand pats your shoulder. He seemed at a loss for words. You could see he was overflowing with appreciation, likely for you not hurting or humiliating his best friend the night before. "Hey Felix."

"Hey Jesse." He says. "I just wanted to say, thanks. About yesterday. Ya know?"

You pat his arm. "It's all cool. Good to see ya man."

You step back and watch a very anxious Elsie and Felix look at each other. They stood about four feet apart, neither knowing how to start this. Elsie nervously tucks a bang in behind an ear and nibbles her bottom lip, **** little movements that were so damn sweet and alluring.

"Hi." She finally says.

"Hi." He says back.

They both blush.

You chuckle, these two were adorable. "Well, I can tell you two have a lot to talk about..."

Felix lets out a jittery laugh. "Casey's inside."

You leave these two to reacquaint themselves with each other and hurry indoors. As you enter you see Casey sitting with one leg over the other in a most ladylike pose. She sat on the sofa reading a plain looking bundle of papers bound together simply, a script perhaps. The bright early afternoon light streamed in from the many windows giving the whole room a glow of warm wholesome natural light.

She looked far too posed, far too perfect, she was acting casual but she had set herself up for you to find her just like this. It flattered you she took the effort to present herself so carefully for you.

As she often wore, her style today was retro. Like something from the forties or fifties. She wore a sleeveless bright floral sundress that hugged her lean midriff. Her smooth shapely calves were visible past the hem. On her head she had a red ribbon or folded bandanna. It wrapped from the base of her head, in behind her ears, and up to a knotted bow that she wore just off center. It kept her bangs back from her face but allowed her long locks to flow down her back loosely. It also highlighted her fine feminine jawline and slender neck. She was fucking gorgeous, as usual. Even knowing what you knew now you could only see that beautiful woman who captured your attention back at the diner.

She sets down what she was reading and gets to her feet in a smooth elegant motion. She was trying to contain her bubbling enthusiasm only partially successfully. You both have huge smiles on your faces as you look across at each other for a long quiet moment.

Finally she can't contain it anymore. She hurries forward into your arms. You put your hands around her thin waist as she puts hers around your neck. You kiss her as she kisses you. You part...you go to talk...you can't stop from kissing her again. Then again. Then again. The intervening hours seem to disappear. You are back in the car again, you could almost hear the rain drumming on the soft top. You had her in your hands again and you didn't want to let go.

You finally part, both letting out a long hot breath of barely contained passion.

"God damn I missed you Casey." You whisper.

Casey laughs softly. "It was just last night." Her light blush tells you she felt the same way. You both knew things were happening fast between you, so very fast, but neither of you wanted to slow things down. She blows a breath, blinks her pretty eyes, and regathers herself. "Whoo. So, how is your sister? It sounded serious last night."

You shake your head. "It's complicated. But...sorry, I don't want to talk about it. Okay?"

She nods in understanding. "Okay."

You keep looking at her, staring into those perfect emerald eyes. You keep holding her close. You steal another two kisses and just soak in her presence. She always looked good, always smelled good, always felt good. Your days of no fapping or sex was really starting to be felt! You felt like a kettle on full boil with no one to take you off the burner. You wanted Casey so...god...damned...bad!!!

You see her eyes widen and glance downward. "Oh my! Jesse Bailey!"

You blush three shades of red as you suddenly realize you were full mast and it was pushing hard into her...groin. "Uhhh...oh geez..." You blush another shade yet. "I...oh...sorry..."

She steps back, all smiles, and chuckles. "Don't be sorry. Oh my goodness! I am happy to see you too!" You could see she wanted to say more, but her eyes glance toward the front door. Felix and El were just outside and might walk in at any moment. "Um...maybe we need a little fresh air?"

You adjust yourself and cough. "Ahem...yeah. Fresh air." You were both **** for a distraction. "Hey, let's take the Queen out for a cruise."

"Okay." She says softly. Casey slides her hands down your shoulders and arms then takes both your hands in hers. Her eyes were suddenly down on your chest, her blush as bright as you were sure yours was. She was suddenly very hesitant and nervous. Not something you were used to seeing from the usually smooth confident woman.

She take a long shuddering breath. "Um..."

You grip her hands. "What is it? Is this about my...er...hey, sorry about that...I'm...he he...just really excited to see you."

She shakes her head. "Um...I don't want anymore surprises...like last night. I need to say...um...something..."

Surprises? Oh no! Now what? "What is it?"

She takes another deep breath and straightens her shoulders. "Jesse...oh boy...I know it's early and...I don't want to be presumtuous...but...you should know. I've..." She slowly looks up into your eyes once more. "...I've never been with anyone...um...intimately. Not all the way. Um..."

You smile and bring one of her hands up to your lips to kiss it. "That's okay."

The fact she was so nervous telling you this only made you like her all the more.

She gives you a fragile smile. "Just...be patient with me? Okay? I...like you...a lot."

You give her a beaming reassuring smile. "Of course. I've...um...never been with anyone quite like you before." You lightly stroke her bare arm with your fingertips, sending a shiver through her long lean body. "We'll figure it out. I like you too Casey."

She nods and continues to meet your gaze. The way she looked at you, there was so much desire in her eyes. Despite her nervousness and her virgin's fear of the first time it was plain to see she wanted you every bit as much as you wanted her.

As you stare into each other's eyes your passion threatens to take you once more. Stepping back you say. "Uh...we better get to that drive."

She agrees. "Yes. Let's get some fresh air."

You both smile and give each other one last tender kiss.

She gets a light jacket and some shoes and the pair of you head outside. You roll your eyes when you hear Felix and Elsie were talking...but talking about video game tactics! Clarifying call outs and making plans for a particular part of a particular map. Two good looking people like these two, who were obviously hot for one another, and here they are chatting about flashbangs and sightlines. What the hell. They seemed happy enough though.

"Hey, we're going for a cruise. Want to join us?" You ask them.

They eagerly agree. The four of you head for the Queen. You hold open the passenger door and pull forward the seat to allow Felix and El into the back. They crawl into the spacious back seat. You return the seat to its position and continue to hold the door open for Casey. She gratefully accepts your polite gesture. You catch an approving look from Felix out of the corner of your eye.

You close the door, head around to yours and get in. You start her up...

ROAR!

...then put her into gear. Felix, Casey, and yourself all hold your breath as you oh so carefully pull from the spot. This time you manage to miss Casey's little car. All three of you let out your breath and chuckle at your clearance.

You begin to just...drive. You avoid the main roads preferring to keep it nice and slow as you cruise through this cozy green section of the city.

In the back you hear Felix chuckle. "What is this?"

"Oh!" El replies. "Just some stuff I'm taking over to my Aunt's." She laughs nervously. "Geez. I didn't know you'd see all this. Oh boy, this is kind of embarrassing."

"Aunt Peg's?" He asks.

"Uh huh. The one and only." She says. "I want to make my room a bit more...like home."

"From what you've told me, she sounds pretty cool."

"She's the best." El replies.

"The best." You echo.

"Cool." He says. "And what is...this?"

Elsie giggles. "That's Totoro! Don't you even know Totoro!?"

He laughs. "I've seen the character. I didn't know his name."

"You've never seen My Neighbor Totoro!!!?" El was in disbelief. "It is only the best movie ever!"

"Oh! Uh, okay. I'll have to check it out sometime."

"I've got a copy...if you ever...ya know...wanna see it or something."

He mumbles something non-commitally under his breath. You shake your head. Dude, say YES!

He clears his throat. "And who's this? Eevee?"

"No!" El giggles again. "That's Teto, Nausicaa's pet. Oh! And this is Jiji and this is a Kodama. This is a soot sprite..."

You can't help but smile. You had a distinct feeling that Felix was about to see A LOT of Studio Ghibli in his near future.

The sun is shining. The breeze is warm. The weekend traffic light along the green dappled side streets of the old neighborhood. The four of you cruise happily along enjoying this perfect moment. Felix and Elsie continue to laugh and joke about the contents of the box while you and Casey sit quietly in the front seat just happily soaking in the experience.

You glance toward the radio, a little music would be nice, but then you look to your diva sitting beside you.

You ask. "Would you sing for me again?"

A flattered smile brightens her red lips. Her green eyes twinkle with vivaciousness. "For you...always."

Your breath catches in your lungs. How were you so blessed? In the back you catch Felix stop and smile. He pats El on the shoulder and they both stop talking to settle back and listen.

Again she pulls out her phone and cues up some orchestral background music for the song she was about to sing. This time the instrumental introduction was much long. Casey closes her eyes and immerses herself in the deep feelings of the beautiful tune. Her head begins to gently sway in time. Her long elegant hand waves subtly, in small graceful motions like a conductor directing the sounds of the symphony. To your eyes it was as if she was transporting herself away from the here and now and allowing herself to be completely enveloped by the piece.

When she finally sings it has every bit of the celestial power and perfection that you had remembered. Needless to say she turns heads. Every person you drove by would turn their attention to the old Caddie in amazement to watch and listen to the passing operatic angel. Casey's eyes remained closed. She poured everything she had into her singing. Her expression and posture moving and shifting with the emotions of the powerful music.

It took all you had not to once more lose yourself to Casey's voice and beauty. It was almost physically painful to tear your eyes from her to watch the road and drive.

Her intense clear voice rings out with heart gripping power. The rising and falling foreign words telling you a story despite the fact you didn't understand a one of them.

When her final note fades there is a moment of awed silence and then Felix begins to clap. As loudly and unapologetically as if he was in a crowded auditorium. Elsie quickly joins him. You keep your hands on the wheel and smile over at her as she finally opens her eyes and returns to the present time.

"Bravo!" Felix cries.

"Wowwee! Bravo!" El exclaims. "That was...that was...WOW!"

You chuckle and glance back at her over your shoulder. "Told ya."

This strikes up a whole conversation between El and Casey as your sister was curious about this impressive talent of Casey's. It made your heart shine to see these two get along so well. As much as you liked Casey El's approval meant a lot to you.

You drive, you laugh, you chat, all of your friendships grow stronger among these people.

Everything was just perfect.

No.

Almost everything. There was one niggling worry that refused to leave your heart. Where was Fiona right now? What was she doing? Would there be repercussions from those people you saw her with last night? Was she drinking again? Was your mother going off on a tirade over the television? You worried about your big sister in a way you never had before. Before she was always larger than life. Your heroic bully battling savior and your wicked belittling villain all wrapped in one. She was invincible! Now...now you knew there was a hurt and lonely little girl underneath that formidable armor.

You let out a sharp breath and do your best push those thoughts from your mind for now. For now you just enjoy your pleasant cruise.