*Pt. 31*

After Jada & Ashley closed up, Ashley walked with Renata to the gas station, Jada was meeting them at the barn- Jeff was helping Jimmy & Kenny close up- Ashley introduced Renata, they all said hi, Jimmy said,
"I've seen you around. You hang out with.." Ashley cut him off,
"We're trying to improve on that-" he laughed, Jeff kissed Ashley, saying,
"Hey babe, take the goat, (the "goat" being his GTO) I'll get a ride with Jimmy & Chris-" she wrapped her arms around him,
"How long're you gonna be ?"
"Not too long, maybe an hour-" they kissed again and they left- Renata asked,
"Where was Chris ?" Ashley smiled,
"He works at the grocery store, you haven't seen him there ?" she shook her head,
"I haven't been in there that much-"
They stopped by Ashleys house so she could shower & change quickly, levis & a halter top & they headed to Heckmans Barn-

There was a bonfire already going, the keg in the back of Jesse grampas truck- Jesse handed them a cup of beer, looking at Renata, he said,
"Don't I know you ?" she smiled shyly,
"I'm Rowdys cousin-" he nodded,
"That's right." Ashley said,
"This is Renata. I think she's too sweet for Kammies crowd, so I'm introducing her to ours !" he laughed,
"Go for it darlin' ! We all ain't the best crowd in town ya know ?" Ashley shooshed him, saying,
"We rock, what're you talkin' about ?" he laughed,
"Who rocks ? 'I' ROCK, Jeff ROCKS, I've yet to see you rock !" Ashley stuck her tongue at him, turning her back & telling Renata,
"They play in a band every once in awhile & he thinks he's a rock God !" Jesse hollerd,
"I heard that, and you WILL pay !" Ashley laughed, roaming around to introoduce Renata to everyone-

Jeff, Chris & Jimmy rode together in Jimmys van, sharing a joint- Jada showed up on her own, Tom was missing in action, again-
She showed up as the guys skidded to a stop, dust flying-
they piled out loudly, Jada shook her head as they walked to the truck-
Jesse hugged Jada, handing her a cup, Jeff asked,
"Where's Ash ?" Jesse made a face,
"She's around somewhere-" Jeff grabbed a cup & went off to find her-
Chris & Jimmy talked with Jada & Jesse awhile-
Jeff found Ashley & Renata by the fire. He put his arms around Ashleys waist, kissing the back of her neck,
"Hey baby.." she smiled, turning, her arms around his waist,
"Finally !" they kissed, then she asked, "Are Chris and Jimmy here ?" he looked at her,
"Now how the hell would I have gotten here if it weren't with them ?" she smiled, she pushed her body against him,
"Ooh, getting all tough with me huh ?" he chuckled,
"Don't make me take you to the car & dicipline you !" she laughed, taking his hand,
"Come on, Renata wants to meet Chris-" Renata almost choked, they both looked at her, "Well you do !" Renata nervously put her hair behind her ear,
"But I don't want him to know it !" Jeff cracked up,
"Ah, it's ike that huh ? I won't say shit-" they walked over to the keg,
where they were still standing, only now, Kenny & his buddy,
Critter were there, they all said hi,
then Critter introduced his brother, Roman.
He was about 13-14 (changing his age, don't freak) he was talking with Jimmy & Chris- Ashley nudged Renata, whispering,
"You ready ?" she nodded, Ashley smiled,
"Hey you guys, this is Rowdys cousin, Renata-" Jimmy frowned,
"You told us that at the station earlier-" she gave him a look,
"Well Roman and Chris weren't there, were they ?" he shrugged, looking at her like she was nuts, Chris nodded,
"How's it goin' ?" Renata pushed her hair out of her face again, nervous as hell, in a soft voice, she said,
"Things are cool-" Ashley said,
"Hey Chris, do me a favor and make sure Renata meets everyone, I need to talk to Jeff-" he nodded,
"Sure-" Ashley pulled Jeff away, making him wonder what the hell she was doing- She motioned to Jada to follow, Jada whispered,
"What's going on ?" Ashley said,
"Giving Chris & Renata a chance to talk-" Jeff threw his hand in the air,
"Gimme a fuckin' break ! He ain't gonna do shit with her ! Just like he didn't do shit with Jaime Sue !"
"Ssshhh !" she put jeff in front of her so she could watch them, "Just pretend we're talking about something important..if he catches on, she'll be embarrassed-" Jada laughed softly,
"I think there's a bet here Jeff-"
"Huh ?"
"I say it takes Chris 2 months before he makes a move." Jeff laughed,
"Alright.. I say he doesn't make a move at all !" Ashley cut in,
"You guys are terrible !" Jada raised her eyebrows,
"You want in on this ?" Ashley shook her head no, Jesse & Rowdy walked up, Jesse asking,
"What's the secret ?" they told him about the bet, he laughed,
"I say SHE'LL make the move...in a month-" Rowdy got in on it-
*CONTINUED*

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