fuel this flame we're burnin [Alyssa]

[Alyssa Reetz]

Alyssa smiled as he played with her hands. She was enjoying it. Even if she didn't want to say that out loud. But his hand to her cheek. His breath along her neck. That was different, almost completely different. She had to take time just to understand his question. Then it came to her. He was asking her to kiss her? No guy had ever done that before. She closed her eyes as his hand messaged her cheek.

"I guess," she said. Hoping she didn't sound to uncertain he didn't, because she wanted him to. This guy was sweet, kind, and sensative. The way he talked to that horse he cared so deeply about. The way he treated her. She couldn't have said no. She gently smirked. Unknowing of what to do next.

[jasper donovan]

Jasper couldn't help but let out a soft laugh towards her response. To him, it sounded more like she said it so she didn't hurt his feelings. He shook his head lightly, more amused then anything. A light sigh escaping his plump lips as his thumb continued to massage her cheek. Letting the amusement show on his face he leaned forward towards her, letting his lips get dangerously close to hers. "All you had to do was say no." he said softly, letting his eyes dance around her face. The thing that didn't stop the urge from kissing her, was the fact that she hadn't said no, she could have. But she didn't.

Jasper couldn't control himself anymore, though. He couldn't just pull himself away from her. Leaning in he engaged her soft lips in a kiss. Closing his eyes as his lips touched hers, the hand not on her cheek going to her side, gently pulling her closer to him as he deepened the kiss, opening his mouth slightly, letting his tongue tease her bottom lip.

[Alyssa Reetz]

Alyssa smiled softly as he laughed. She bit her lip then heard his reply and just softly blinked. She was sure he knew what she meant by that. She wouldn't say no. She just wasn't sure to say yes. She wasn't sure if she was ready to kiss him. But then he kissed her.

She smiled into the kiss. Then she felt his tounge and pulled back. "Jasper, I'm.." she studdered before continuing, "I'm not, I'm just, I don't think, I can't." She said hoping he'd get it. She eyes showed a little bit of symthony.

She would have been fine if he would have just kissed her. But she couldn't handle tounging somebody, especially when she didn't even really know anything about him. She knew he had a horse, he rode western, his name was Jasper, he was sixtten year old freshman, and he used to live on a farm. But she couldn't handle frenching him, not yet. It was a rush for her.

[jasper donovan]

Jasper found himself slightly shocked by her reaction, but he understood it. He nodded lightly, letting out a light sigh."Sorry."he said, almost in a whisper as he dropped his hands to his side, taking a step back in the process. He turned around to pet his horse, kicking up some dirt out of frustration with himself, though the frustration was hidden with a somewhat blank face.

He turned to look at her, letting a small smile grace his lips."Come on. We should be heading back." he said, with a hint of disappointment in his tone. Motioning towards the horse with his hand. He moved out of the way so she could get on first, it was of course the polite thing to do. He tried not to let the disappointment or frustration show on his features, but of course it was hidden in his mysterious blue eyes.

[Alyssa Reetz]

Alyssa bit her lip as Jasper turned away. "Jasper I'm sorry, I'm just not ready yet. Don't be mad at me. Jasper," she felt bad now. Why had she stopped him? Now he was mad at her, or that's what it looked like. She bit her lip as her eyes watered. She didn't want to ruin it. But she wasn't one to let guys do what they wish with her body.

She looked at him and nodded her head with a blank expression as she walked over to the horse. She put one foot into the stirrup and mounted it. She slid off the back of the sadle so he could sit in it and waited for him to get on. Mad, but mad at herself.

[jasper donovan]

Jasper couldn't help but let out a soft laugh, as she assumed he was mad at her. He shook his head lightly. "Doll, I'm not mad at you, more with myself."he said, with an uneasy laugh, rubbing the back of his neck for a moment. "I understand." he responded, with a light nod, watching as she mounted the horse wordlessly. A light sigh escaped his lips as he stepped toward the log, making sure Beauty was untied. Without signaling her, she took a step forward and Jasper, gasped. "Aw, come on beaut, stop being difficult baby." he said softly, his eyes lightly widened as he calmed her.

He sighed lightly before stepping into the stirrups and mounting the horse. It hadn't dawned on him till then that Alyssa's legs might be hurting and he thought of doing something else. To see her some what angry expression upon mounting the horse, Jasper couldn't help but let a soft laugh escape his lips. "Don't you start being mad now, too."he said playfully, looking over his shoulders at Alyssa as he held onto the reigns.

[Alyssa Reetz]

Alyssa frowned slightly. She didn't want him to be mad at anything. "Don't be mad with yourself." She said. She was getting frustrated but wasn't going to show it. She watched as he calmed down his horse. She just sat there and watched. Then he got on.

She sat there wordless as he laughed. Not saying anything. It wasn't worth it. If she hadn't stopped him nobody would have been mad. Nobody would have been mad, frustrated, unhappy- whatever you want to call it- at themselves. She looked at him. "I'm not mad." she said stubbornly, which did make her sound mad. She held onto the back of the saddle not that she wouldn't hold onto him, but she didn't want to if he was mad at her. It could only make things worse.

[jasper donovan]

Jasper stared at her with a curious gaze, letting out a soft sigh. Oh yeah, she wasn't mad yet she didn't give him any reason to think otherwise. Jasper shook his head in amusement, he had an easy time with getting over things. He had already put the situation behind him, but she seemed to be holding onto something. His eyes traveled over her serious face before he let a small smirk grace his lips. "Right." he commented, sarcastically.

He turned around so that he was aligned straight with the saddle, playing with the reigns for a moment. He wasn't going to go until she was secure. And holding onto the edge of the saddle wasn't very secure to him. If she was going to be stubborn. He'd be stubborn too. sliding off the edge of the saddle he dismounted. Letting the reigns hang loosely in his hands. "Sorry Beauty."he said, with a long sigh, followed by laughter. Beauty was still remaining restless and ready to go, but Jasper wasn't leaving yet. "Get on the saddle, I'll side-walk."he said, looking up at her, a small laugh escaping his lips.

[Alyssa Reetz]

Alyssa simply rolled her eyes. Though he wasn't looking at her, so there was no need to trouble over what her sassy comment would have been. But it was still fun to roll her eyes, instead of saying something. It just seemed easier.

She watched as he slid off the saddle. 'What is he doing?' she asked herself. Though she wasn't going to say anything. Maybe he just wanted to make sure the saddle was tight or something. She sat there then she heard him and looked at him. "No, it's much to far of a walk. You get on." She said. Now he was going to be stubborn. The question was. Who could be more stubborn? She knew she would give in eventually.

[jasper donovan]

Jasper shook his head, letting out a soft laugh as he gave Beauty's neck a soft pat. Letting his hand run across it. "Alyssa, come on." he complained, looking down at the dirt for a moment. "You're obviously not going to suck it up and hold onto my waist instead of the saddle. And I'm not going to let you fall because of my actions." he said, trying to hold back any amusement. Though, he found this situation very amusing. "So, no I won't get on."

"Either, get on the saddle so I can side walk. Or hold onto my waist so you're more secure while riding." he re-explained, shifting from one foot to the other while he stared up at her. "Well?" he questioned. He defianatly wasn't going to let her get hurt in this situation, regardless of if it made the two feel awkward.

[Alyssa Reetz]

Alyssa's mouth opened and dropped as she heard what he said. She looked at him slightly stunned. "Okay," she said quitely. "Your not walking." She said. She wasn't going to let him walk. Even if it was uncomfortable for her at the moment. She'd let it go. He just had to understand he couldn't rush things like that on her, cause she wasn't going to let people take advantage of her. She may be the sweet one that everybody liked, but she still wasn't the one that everybody could get anything from.

She waited pateintly for him to get on. Whether or not she felt comfortable, his legs would be killing him after the walk. And she would be responsible, and that'd really bother her. More than wrapping her arms around his waist.

[jasper donovan]

Jasper let out a soft laugh, shaking his head lightly as she hung her mouth open lightly. He let out a soft aggravated sigh, but it wasn't noticeable. "Okay then." he said, it almost under his breath as he walked towards his horse. He could tell that Beauty was getting annoyed with all the commotion. Stepping into the stirrups he remounted his horse. Jasper was honestly completely over the kiss, which was kind of odd for him.

He realized already that Alyssa was going to make him work for anything, not freely give it to him. And he was fine with that, challenge was always better anyway. Grabbing the reigns within his hands he glanced back at her over his shoulder. "Can we go now?" he asked, some seriousness in his voice, but the smirk that was placed on his lips let her know he was being playful.

[Alyssa Reetz]

Alyssa sighed as he stepped into the stirrup and got on the horse. She knew she was going to have to let it go. Which she had let that go, she knew it was just a mistake, both of their fault. But it didn't make her feel uncomfortable with holding her body next to his. She wrapped her arms around him lightly.

"Ya," she said as he asked. She wasn't going to keep a tight grip like before. This time, she was going to enjoy the sceenery that they rode past rather than the smell of his shirt. Anyway, it was going to get dark soon, and she had to get to the dorm.. She'd convince herself that was the reason they were leaving so soon.

[jasper donovan]

Jasper let out a soft sigh, staring down at the dirt in front of the horse before he held the reigns close to his body, signaling the horse to turn around. Beauty did it, eager to get going fast. He made sure Alyssa had at least been holding on to his waist, by looking down at her hands before he started for home.

Jasper didn't go so fast that it'd hurt Alyssa any more then when they came up. But he defiantly wasn't going to go slow. It was just now starting to get dark and they'd need to be home soon. Yeah, that was the reason they were leaving early, or at least that's what he'd convince himself that.

The horses hooves clopped on the ground with every stride, as they made their way back to the stable. Jasper eye's remained on the ground as the wind blew through his hair, causing it to fly about his head.

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Arriving back at the stalls Beauty was signaled to halt. Stopping upon the cool dirt, she neighed lightly. Jasper had a tight grip upon the reigns glancing back at Alyssa, he let out a soft laugh, before sighing. His long pale fingers stroked over the horses fur before he got ready to dismount. Assuming Alyssa's hand had been removed from his waist. He guessed she'd be wanting to get home, to avoid the awkwardness that apparently Jasper hadn't felt. Though with her posture and any tension she gave off, he could feel it.

His feet slipping over the saddle and he landed upon the ground, making sure that he didn't stumble. Looking up at her he gave a light smile. Still offering his shoulders if she needed them, but he wasn't going to force her. So he stood somewhat awkwardly. Beauty, knowing they were home remained still, eager to get her saddle off.

[Alyssa Reetz]

Alyssa sighed as he got the horse going. She was stiff. With an upright posture. Her hands loosly dangling around his waist. She watched the trees pass as they rode the path back to the barn. She just watched. Didn't say anything. Not that she usually opened her mouth when riding. She didn't like to get bugs in her mouth. But the awkward silence was kinda annoying, even though she knew she caused it.

The horses pattern in hitting against the ground. It's movements, made her thighs sore. She knew she'd regret this tomarrow. She'd probably be so sore she wouldn't be able to walk. She hoped not. She wanted to be able to walk around the school. She didn't want to miss a day of school cause she went bare back.

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Riding up on the barn she slightly sighed. No matter how awkward it had been she would miss it. She just hoped she hadn't just ruined her chances of seeing him again. She watched as he dismounted. She looked at him offer his shoulders. And smiled softly.

He was cute, and polite. She slid onto the saddle and rested her hands on his shoulder. Hoping off. "I'm sorry," she said barely audible. This was bothering her that she had stopped him. The only way for her to get through it was to talk about it. She just hoped that wouldn't bother him too much.