The following morning Brit and Grace had showered and returned the young Mennonite's appearance to normal. They went over her with a fine tooth come to make certain their secret was going to remain safe.
Grace was nervous as she looked herself over in the mirror. Less nervous over her Father finding out the truth but more so about whether she might ever be with the boy she met last night.
"Kyle was so sweet." Grace fawns.
"At least you didn't lose your virginity." Brit points out.
"I want to though."
"I know you do. I just want you to experience it with someone worthy of you."
"Kyle's not worthy?"
"Do you even know his last name?"
Grace turns pale, "No. Yes. It was "Danvers."
"Not worthy then. Patience my stunningly beautiful friend. Your time will come."
"I know. Speaking of cum. I still can't believe you and I masturbated in the bed of a truck driving down the street. So awesome."
"It was pretty cool wasn't it?" Brit smugly expresses.
A rap on the bedroom door leads to Brit opening up.
"Morning Daddy. We're almost ready to take Grace home."
"Can't use my truck. Gotta look good, so I borrowed Chuck's jeep. Chloe gave me his keys while he's out of town. She didn't even question it."
Brit slyly grins, "Chloe's so cool."
"Who's Chloe?" Grace reacts.
"Next door neighbor." Brit smirks.
"Ohhh! The one that Lance..."
"Has a stupid crush on. Yes same Chloe." Brit cuts her off.
Keith Foxx merely shakes his head.
"I'll be outside. Hurry it up."
"Be right there, Daddy."
Scolding Grace quickly and having regretted telling her of her Brother's secret rendezvous Brit leads her friend out front.
"Speaking of the Devil's daughter." Brit spots Chloe talking to Keith on the street from her yard.
Chloe turns in step and waves, "Hey Britney. Who's your friend?"
Grace shuffles over to Chloe with an extended hand, "I'm Emily Grace. Call me Grace. Nice to meet you."
"Hello Grace. I love your hair."
Smiles all around until Keith growls, "Sure you're dressed appropriately enough this trip?"
Brit looks at her attire, "Legs are covered by pants. Hoodie confines cleavage. I look frumpy. I think I'm good to go."
"My parents will not complain." Grace fidgets.
Keith nods from the drivers seat, "Hope not. Just protecting you Kid."
"Thank you Sir. For everything." She smiles devilishly.
Chloe raises a brow at her expression. Seeing her face Brit snuggles up to Chloe's arm, "Her first overnight sleepover. Talked all night."
"Awww! I remember those days." Chloe expresses while hugging Brit. She then whispers, "Fill me in later."
"Bye Chloe."
Brit and Grace climb into the jeep which had it's canvas top peeled back for freedom. That and Keith always wanted to experience Chuck's ride first hand.
Engine started Keith nods at Chloe before driving away.
He chuckles at Brit in the passenger seat, "She rides like a dream."
"The Jeep or Chloe?" Brit teases punching her Father's arm playfully.
Keith merely winks at her.
The country drive went by quickly as Keith turns off on to the dirt road leading out to the farmstead belonging to Grace's family, "Isaiah and Mary Ruuthouse".
Reaching the farm they are met by little brother Daniel and the family dog a mutt terrier mix.
"Hello Sister." Daniel waved.
His big sister waved in return from the back seat as Keith put it in park. Grace handed Daniel her book bag then crawled out of the jeep.
Mary stepped from the house wiping her hands off on a dish towel.
"Was my daughter behaving?" Mary warmly smiles.
Keith gets out of the jeep and walks with Grace to the steps of the farm house.
"She was perfect. The girls studied quite awhile. I made dinner. Yes I can cook." He chuckles.
Mary blushes, "A woman's job but I will not hold that against you. Hello Britney."
Brit waves back as Keith ushers, "Hold whatever you feel like holding against me Mary. I'm tough."
"I will keep that in mind. Isaiah is still at Church. Mother is napping. Grace? Why don't you take Daniel inside with Britney. I made cookies."
Daniel races past everyone and darts through the screen door. Grace hugs her Mother on the way inside.
Brit snuggles up to her Dad's arm and whispers, "Behave old man."
He smirks at her, "Not likely. Go away."
Brit shrugs and smiles at Mary on the way through.
Mary chooses to step down to face Keith. Shyly she looks around her for safety reasons.
"I could not sleep last night. I thought so very often of you touching me."
"Shame on you." He winks.
"How well I know. Forgive me?"
"As long as Isaiah never senses you're thinking of me. I don't want to see you get hurt Mary."
"I must confess something." She lowers her gaze, "My husband made love to me last night. I envisioned that he was you."
He ponders his words after thinking, "I nearly fucked your daughter last night and I envisioned you. Guess we're even."
Instead he feigns his own shyness, "Was I good in bed?"
She turns beet red, "You were magnificent."
"I always aim to please."
"Someday?"
"Making love to you sounds pretty darn nice Mary. I want that. I just need you to be safe. And, I don't want to get shot."
"I told you I do not allow guns in our home. Isaiah would never shoot you. He might perhaps strike me should he find out. Then I would be cast out."
"Let's hope it never comes to that. I plan on remaining friends with you good people. You more than Isaiah."
"I truly hope so. If I could be yours I would consider."
"One day at a time. Don't let anyone suspect you of having feelings for me."
"I worry that my daughter might catch on before anyone. We are very close."
"Strangely enough, I think Grace might not mind."
"She has always been as you say open minded. We worry of what the outside world will influence her with. Still, she does deserve a good education."
"Isolation doesn't help. It's a good thing you allowed her to attend public school. Once she graduates she can make her own decisions."
"So true. If not for Daniel I might contemplate leaving my faith. His Father would never let him go. I could not bare to be without him. I am torn inside."
