IT'S ALWAYS BEEN YOU

C.C.

Chapter 9

It was getting late and they decided it was time to get back to the hotel. Kid was beginning to feel a little uneasy - he wanted Lou to know that this whole evening wasn't about taking their relationship further - he was afraid she might have been thinking that, but he didn't know how to bring it up. Before he knew it they were standing in front of the door to her room. She found the key and began to unlock the door. "Lou, thank you for allowing me the privilege of being your escort tonight", he smiled his best smile which made his eyes seem to glow. "You are truly the most beautiful women in the world." She blushed yet again tonight. "Kid, please don't go, please come in." "Lou.. I..I he stumbled .. I really.... I didn't plan this so that.., well you know" he wouldn't look at her. "No Kid, what?" "Well so that you and ..me ... well you know... well dance (he finally spit it out). She smiled at him "Don't you think I know that, I know you're not like that. Kid this is something I've wanted for a long time now. What's the matter, don't you want to? He chanced to look at her, his heart melting, "Yeah, of course, but not until you're ready, I don't want to push you" he told her tenderly. He is so damn sweet she thought.

"Believe me Kid, you haven't been pushing, I know this is right. Please stay with me tonight." She held his face in her hands and gently brushed his lips with hers. As she felt his lips glide over hers she opened her mouth and invited him to deepen the kiss. Then she remembered that they were still in the hall. She pulled away from the kiss "come on Kid, let's get inside before we get arrested!" He laughed and turned pink, she loved to embarrass him, he looked so cute!

A fire had been lit which gave the room a soft glow. Lou sat in front of the fireplace and began to remove her shoes. Kid kicked his boots off and approached her. He watched her intensely, he had never wanted anything more in his life than to be with her. She was made for him - he always thought he would be nervous his first time, but for some strange reason he was completely at ease. He felt like he would know exactly what to do, exactly how to please her - he'd just let his instincts take over. Not wanting to appear aggressive he asked her quietly if she'd like some help. She stood and turned her back to him. She felt his hands unclasp her choker and begin to work on the buttons of her dress. She could feel when he had unfastened the last button and turned in his arms, she kissed him deeply, he returned the kiss with an intensity that was new to her. She could feel his desire for her escalate, she knew her own needs were growing, she felt her body screaming to be touched by him. She began to unbutton his shirt, when he felt here small hands roaming his bare chest his breathing became more and more shallow, his hands eased her dress off of her shoulders and it slid easily into a pile at her feet. She completely removed his shirt and pulled away from the kiss. "Kid" she whispered. "Mmh" was all he could reply. "I've never done this before", she told him shyly. He gazed deep into her eyes, "Me neither Lou". She was surprised, he acted so much like he knew exactly what he was doing. "Really?" she questioned. "Uh huh, really" he smiled at her "people do it all the time, I think we'll figure it out." He lifted her in his strong arms and walked to the bed, she was still wearing the soft white chemise but Kid could feel her warm body through the thin cloth and felt his need and longing for her grow. As he laid her on the bed he leaned his forehead against hers and looked directly at her - "are you sure Lou?" without hesitating she answered him "Kid- I've never been more sure about anything in my life" and to prove it she kissed him passionately.

It wasn't long before the two first time lovers found their way to the heart of each other desires. They lay embracing each other, their bodies sweaty from their lovemaking, their minds marveling with the memories of the feelings their two bodies together created. "Kid", Lou spoke after her breathing and heart began to return to their normal rhythm, "I never imagined it would be like that. I don't know exactly what I thought, but I know it wasn't that." She looked at him, her soulful brown eyes telling him how much she loved him. He hugged her tighter. "You sure you ain't never done it before?" she questioned him. "No Lou, I promise, it's just cause we were made for each other, meant to be together from the beginning of time. That's why it's so perfect, that's the way I always imagined it would be with you." "I always thought" Lou continued "that .. I don't know.. thought that it was not too much fun for the women, you know, I always heard the girls at the saloon talk about just layin' there and it being the women's duty and that kind of stuff, maybe there's something wrong with me Kid cause I, well I thought it was wonderful, in fact" she turned in his arms grinning mischievously , "in fact I can't wait to do it again!" He chuckled at her bluntness that was his Lou and he loved her for it. He kissed her forehead - "I love you Louise McCloud" he told her. "I love you to Kid". He kissed her again, Lou was at first surprised by it's intensity, but was ready to have him take her to that other world again - the world that only she, Kid and their passion for each other existed.

Lou awoke in the early morning hours still in his embrace. She inhaled and loved the scent of him, she imprinted it in her memory. He was still sleeping, his chest rising and falling at a slow even pace. God she wanted him again - how could he be so good at knowing what I need, she thought. I'd love nothing better than to wake up in his arms everyday. Now Louise don't go gettin crazy she told herself.

Kid started to stir and cracked his eyes slightly, seeing her staring at him. "What are you looking at" he asked her his eyes still sleepy and his hair ruffled. He had a little bit of a 5 o'clock shadow. She loved the rugged way he looked. "You - you are so handsome - I love you", she kissed his nose. "Now get up sleepy head, we gotta get going." Kid remembered he forgot to tell her last night. "Oh, I forgot", pulling her close to him, "we don't go back til tomorrow" his eyes twinkled. "We got all day long just to be with each other. "What are you talking about?" "I arranged it with Rachel, we're gonna bring Monday's run in, somebody else is taking today's back to Sweetwater. We can stay right here - all day and all night" he nibbled on her ear sending shivers through her body. "Just you and me." He kissed her forehead; Lou wanted him to kiss more than her forehead and it wasn't long before Kid read the desire in her eyes and quickly obliged.

They spent the better part of the morning finding more ways to satisfy each other - when they had finally gotten enough of each other Kid swatted her on her bare behind; "Let's get dressed, I'm starving. You know you sure can work a man to death" he playfully teased her. She threw one of her more wicked looks at him "you ain't quite through either ya know!". He stared at her disbelieving, "you can't mean it Lou" not sure he had it in him right now. "Not now silly", she tousled his hair. "Come on get dressed; let's build up your stamina!"

Lou was glad she had decided to bring along some ladies clothes. She wanted to be able to walk the streets in daylight on Kid's arm, the elegant dress Kid had given her to fancy for the daytime. Kid too was pleased to see her dressed in a skirt, "Where'd you get that? He kissed her neck. "I didn't want to be caught without anything to wear just in case we got some free time when we got here." Kid looked at her teasingly, "it'd be fine with me if you didn't wear anything!". She slapped him on the butt, "down boy, down".

"Guess I'll be spending my afternoon fendin' off all those suitors" he watched her longingly.

"I'm only interested in one suitor and I don't think he's in town" she teased him back.

They headed out of the hotel to the local restaurant. After an early lunch they decided to take a walk. They were engrossed in their conversation and didn't notice a very familiar face approaching them. Lou whispered something in his ear and locked her arms around his waist, he drew her close and kissed her, momentarily forgetting they were in public. She parted from his lips and giggled. "You're feelin' your oats, ain't ya?" "Well Kid, so this is where you hide your little girlfriend, huh?" He whipped around quickly, stunned to see Sarah Jenkins standing in front of him. "Sarah, what are you doing here?" Lou shifted uncomfortably, oh no, please don't recognize me, she thought in a panic. Sarah explained quickly that her family was in Seneca for a mayor's conference, several of the town leaders from surrounding cities and towns were gathering in Seneca, her father being the mayor of Sweetwater obviously was attending.

It had become second nature for Lou to automatically revert to her boy persona when confronted in a situation like this. She had to stop herself, reminding herself she was a girl and she needed to be all the girl she could possibly be to try and protect her masquerade. Kid tried to block Sarah's view of Lou, but she was not to be stopped - she had to get a look at the girl who seemed to have won the affection of the most sought after man in Sweetwater.

Lou held her head high, I can do this she reminded herself she was a lady. "Hello, my name is L... Lydia (she realized she had almost made a big mistake)s he took Kid by the arm. "Well, Lydia" Sarah sneered at her, "Seems like you got yourself quite the catch here." "Why thank you, Kid would you mind introducing us?" she looked up at him trying to encourage him, I can handle this Kid she thought. He cleared his throat "Uh em" he was feeling very uncomfortable by now - "Lydia, this is Sarah, Sarah - Lydia" was all he could get out. "Nice to meet you Sarah - and I have to agree with you, he certainly is a catch." Kid felt like he was in the middle of a cat fight. "Sarah, it's nice to see you, but we've got to be goin' now" he began to walk away with Lou on his arm. "Why Kid, I have no idea why you said she was shy and not so pretty, why she doesn't seem the least bit shy" her remarks dripping with sarcasm. Lou was laughing inside, she knew Sarah was trying to come between her and Kid - however she had no idea that Lou had been present during the conversation she was referring to - that Kid had been teasing her when he told Sarah that his girl was shy and not very pretty. They both turned from the stunned girl, she realized her words didn't hurt or upset Lydia as she had intended - it confused her. "Well, I certainly wouldn't be caught kissing a man in public - she was desperately trying to make Lou angry. "No I guess you wouldn't" Lou looked at Kid and placed a kiss directly on his lips. Sarah was horrified. "You don't know what you're missing!" They walked away, arm in arm leaving Sarah fuming. "You are wicked Louise" Kid whispered to her.

I know I know that girl from somewhere Sarah thought, I'll figure it out. I'm not giving up on him so easily, she'll see. I'll have him as mine yet!

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