My Parents banished me to my Uncle's ranch:

"What the fuck?"

I opened my eyes a little. I could feel his arm wrapped around my waist, pulling me close to his cotton-T. I could feel his rock-hard chest against mine. I could even feel the steady beat of his heat. Bum Bum. Bum Bum. Bum Bum. My arms were around his neck and his head was on top of mine. For the smallest second I felt relaxed.

Until the full moment hit me. Nate is in my bed! I looked to see where the voice had come from. Isaac was standing in the doorway and behind him were Ian, Steven, and Danny. Holy Crap!

I pushed away from Nate, ripping his arms from my waist. He woke up and looked at me. And then the moment hit him too. He sat up and just looked at me wide-eyed.

"This is not what it looks like." I told Isaac who had a very smug look on his face. Actually he and Ian had the same look--it must be one of those twin things--but Danny and Steven were both just as shocked as I was.

"Sure..." Ian said with a quirked brow.

"We leave you alone for one day and you're in her bed." Steven sounded incredulous. Oh no, no, no!

"There was a bear last night..she--um..." Nate trailed off. They all quirked their brows to me.

I couldn't help but flush a bright color of red--but not that cute blush red--this was anger. They just come busting into my room like they own the damn place! I spoke slowly, trying not to boil over. Any moment now Jack would probably be in here too. "Get out of my room."

I threw the covers back and went to my bathroom door across the room. Nate was already pushing his way out the door and I could see the guys patting his back and smiling. They are so discusting..."When I'm done in here, I better not see one of you in my room." I threatened and slammed the door shut.

My saturday morning was already ruined...great. I brushed my teeth and fixed my curly hair as best I could. I went back out to my room and to my relief none of the boys were around. I snuck my way over to the laundry room and grabbed some of my dry clothes. I thew on my element skate shirt and some older pair of jeans I had. I was determined to not let last night ruin my day. Okay I admitt, it wasn't last night that had ruined my day...it was the asses that were ruining my day. I didn't want to admitt it but I could have staying in bed like that for hours...

I made my way out to the kitchen where all the boys were. Thankfully Jack and Joe were there too. The boys wouldn't dare say something in front of them. I saw the twins still grinning at me smugly. Danny didn't seem to eye me like he usually did and Steven and Nate were at the stove making eggs. The one meal the maids never cooked was breakfast.

I grabbed a box of Frosted Wheats and sat down next to Joe. "Hey there little lady." He greeted me as I started to eat my cereal from the box.

"Hi." I mumbled between bites. After a few minutes of everyone eating their breakfast Nate and Steven sat.

"You want some?" Steven offered some eggs to me. I hadn't told anyone before but eggs actually made me sick. Being a vegetarian and not eating chicken I had also given up eggs. Something about it...just didn't sit right with me.

"I don't eat eggs." I mumbled, still crunching down on my cereal. He just shrugged and served everyone else.

"How was the auction boys?" Jack asked.

"It went good. We sold every horse in the herd." Steven replied.

"That's good. I'm hoping we'll have more grazing land for the cattle now."

They all nodded in agreement. I tried really hard to avoid eye contact. Had I imagined that bear last night...? No, not possible. Nate heard it too. Jack must not have heard...

"Looks like a bear stopped by last night." Joe said. "Saw some trashbins knocked over on the side of the house." Oh good! I'm not the only one.

"I thought I heard something last night..." Jack agreed.

"What kind of noises?" Danny asked Jack but I could feel him looking at me. Doesn't he know what a bear sounds like?

"Well I heard some grunting and growls," He paused a second, "I wasn't sure if I was the dogs or what."

"Grunting?" I looked up to see Danny nudge Isaac. They were both grinning in my direction. Ew...are they...no. I just ignored them.

"And growling?" Isaac looked at me. "Are you sure it was a bear...and not something else?"

At that Nate shot them all a death glare. They ignored it. Even Steven was looking at me. Oh my god that is sick! They're so perverted.

"Yeah. They were coming from the other side of the house though." Jack looked up at me then too. I'm sure my face was on the breach of turning red but I fought back the color. I was not going to be embarraced like that. Not over something harmless. "Did you hear anything?" Jack asked.

I could just tell the boys were all holding in laughter. Danny coughed a couple times and Ian--quiet and shy as he was--even hid smug grin. I'm going to kill them.

I just shrugged. "I've never seen a bear before."

"Oh well you better keep someone with you at all times. It's not safe to be alone." Jack said concerned.

"Okay." I agreed and shoved another handful of cereal in my mouth.

"I hear those bears are coming out alot. It's mating season," Danny nudged Isaac.

"I hear they're out looking for the females..." Isaac said wiggling his eyebrows.

"Ouch!" Isaac gasped. Nate must have hit him under the table. I can't believe them...I need out of this awkward situation.

"I'm going to check on Jupiter." I got up and exscused myself. Is Jack just that dense...he didn't notice their teasing! Ugh!

I almost ran out the door. Then I stopped dead in my tracks. I looked around. The bear had to be long gone, but that didn't stop me from running to the barn. When I got there I slipped in and shut the big door behind me. All sorts of neighs and nickers greeted me, but only one horse stuck his long black neck out to look at me. I ran over and stroked Jupiter's neck gently.

Joe had already fed the horses and I was suprised to see there was some feed in his stall. Joe must have thrown it in. I sat on the bar at the corner of his stall and watched him eat for almost fifteen minutes. It was so peaceful. I thought about last nigh and remembered Chase's cellphone. I needed to get that back from Nate before he tried to confront him about it.

"We need to talk." I heard a group of footsteps behind me. I didn't turn to look at them. Jupiter on the other hand was at the edge of the stall with his ears pinned.

I ignored them. "Do you hear something?" I asked Jupiter in a sweet tone. He snorted a little and nudged up against me.

"Aw, don't be mad. We were just having a little fun." This time I knew who was talking. It was Danny. Damn he was getting on my last nerve.

"I told you guys I heard something..." Steven mumbled hitting Danny. That made me turn to look at them. There they all were. Standing in a group, looking like the herd of asses they were. All gathered around Nate who had Chase's cellphone.

I hoped down and approached them. "Give me the phone." I said holding out my hand.

"No." Nate said bluntly. I lunged at him but not for the phone. It may have looked like I wanted the phone but that was just part of it. I grabbed all over him and pretended to reach for the phone. "Give it!" I whinned and then backed away.

I had gotten what I wanted. "No." He said, enjoying the prize he had. He didn't know I had something also.

"I'll give it back to him, don't worry." Danny said. I couldn't tell if he was being sarcastic or if he was angry.

"Don't expect Romeo to be around." Nate warned.

"And why not?" I asked pointedly.

"Because one, he doesn't even like you. And two, because he's not supposed to cross the property line and he knows that." Steven said.

"Is it so hard to grasp that someone would like me!" I hissed. They are so stupid.

"He just wants to piss us off Tiggie. He's using you to get us mad." Nate said. HA! I'll just ignore that.

"Give me back his phone." I said holding out my hand again.

"No." Nate said crossing his arms. "He's not allowed over here. And you're not allowed over there."

"Give me his phone back..." I reached into my back pocket. "And I'll give you your wallet back," I said with a sly smile on my face.

"At least I'm not the only one..." Danny mumbled.

Nate started to step forward but I backed up by Jupiter's stall and held my hand inside. "Come one step closer and I'll drop it in." I threatened.

Nate looked angry, but he didn't move.

"Looks like the love birds are having a little quarrel." Danny said.

"Shut up." Nate snapped at him. There was a pause and then the phone started to go off. That same annoying, generic ringer. Nate looked at the phone but I couldn't read his expression. He was a little ditracted but close enough that if I was fast I could pull it off. So I did my best. I threw the wallet at his side and he fell for it. He looked at the ground and in a second and lunged for the phone.

I snatched it and started running. "Get her!" Steven yelled and I heard them behind me. I looked at the phone that was still ringing. Call from: Lindsay

What does this girl want, and why is she calling my boyfriend?

"Tiggie there's bears out here! Don't go wondering into the forrest!" One of the boys called out. It was a teasing tone but he was also right.

I was faster than them, probably because I wasn't wearing boots, but I also didn't know the lay of the land.

"We're going to catch you!" Nate yelled. I kept running. The phone eventually stopped ringing also. I was half way across the lawn when I heard persuing footsteps right behind me.

Okay think Tiggie...Where to go? Where to go...I need this phone...It was totally grade school stuff but I knew it would work. I shoved the phone down in my shirt and used both hands to run. But someone tackled my onto the ground.

"Get off or I'll scream rape!" I yelled in Nate's ear. Then I smacked him over the head but he caught my arms and pinned them above my head. I squirmed as much as I could.

"RA--!!!" He covered my mouth with one hand and using his other held both my wrists. I had to admitt he was pretty strong. But he was practically sitting on me now.

"Where is it?" He asked a little breathless. I shook my head. Good thing Chase had one of those Razor type phones. It was completely concealed in my bra and as long as no one really looked I was sure it would be hidden.

"Damn you two are at it again." Steven and Ian were standing over us panting. I couldn't help but roll my eyes.

"Shut up and help me find that phone." Nate growled. I bit at his hand as hard as I could.

"Shit!" He pulled back his hand.

"If one of you even thinks about touching me I'll--" I was cut off again by Nate's hand. Only this time he cupped it over my mouth. I wasn't able to bite it, but I could move my lips now and the sound was only muffled.

"You son of a bitch!" I screamed as loud as I could. But it came out at a normal speaking voice. "I"m going to--!" And then then I felt it. Someone's hand going through my pockets. It was Danny. That bastard...I kicked my one loose foot at him.

"Dammit!" He yelled holding his jaw. I laughed. "Hold her legs!" He shouted at Steven. I couldn't move at all. I was being felt up by a group of jackasses.

"Danny I'm going to kill you!" I screamed. They all laughed a little.

"It's not in any of her pockets." Danny complained.

"She's a pick-pocket she knows how to hide things, keep looking." Nate yelled over his shoulder. He was sitting so far up on my chest I was afraid he was going to brush over me and feel the phone. I look up to him, shooting the best glare at him that I could manage.

"It's not here!" Danny yelled back. Ha-ha-ha-ha! I smiled.

"Where is it?" Nate asked. I looked down at his hand, indicating that he was covering my mouth. He slowly started to removed his hand.

Idiot move, "RA--!!!" He covered my mouth again.

"Hey guys," Steven said standing over me. "You don't think she--you know...Hid it there." He pointed to my chest.

It was getting harder to scream due to the wait on my chest and the hand over my mouth, "Stop looking at my boobs!" I screamed as best I could. But it was too late. They knew.

"You get it." Steven nudged Danny. I glared at them both.

"Normally I would take this opportunity but I want to have children. You do it." He shoved Steven back.

"Oh no, I'm not doing that." Steven said shaking his head. They both looked at Nate. Ha, Nate would never...

"I will if you won't." He said looking at me. Something in the way he said it made me believe. Two choices, scream bloody murder while they grab the phone that is hidden under my bra. Or, save a little dignity and just give it back...Is it that obvious?

"Mmm-mmh."

"What?" He said barely lifting his hand.

"I'll do it." I mumbled grudgingly. He let one of my hands loose. I looked up at Steven and Danny. They're going to have a laugh about this one...I slipped my hand in and out as fast as possible making sure to expose the least amount of skin possible. Then I handed the phone to him.

He got off and I still lay there on the ground. "Thank you Tiggie," Nate said happily. I spit in his direction. Then I got up to my feet and brushed off the grass from my shirt. Of course my knees were grass stained.

"You better sleep with one eye open..." I mumbled. Then I marched back to the barn where Ian and Isaac were tacking up their horses. It wasn't enough that they were twins, but their horses also looked fairly similar so it wasn't like I could tell them apart very well.

Unfortunately the rest of the day went by very slowly. Nothing eventful happened the rest of the day since the horses were all taken care of. The boys were actually simi-well behaved. They were in and out of the barn just like me tending to their horses. I gave Jupiter a bath and cleaned up his feet. For being out for such a long time in the fields he responded to me very well. Although he still liked to kick at anyone who got too close, or tried to touch him, or pretty much got in his personal space when I wasn't there to calm him down.

The boys had a different name for him, mostly cuss words but I ignored that. I skipped lunch again and stayed in the barn. Jack came by a couple times to check on me. I noticed him watching me like a hawk.

I headed into the house for dinner and found myself seated between Steven and Danny. How did that happen you ask? Well, I sat down and the boys were last in. Leaving the only open seats next to me. Great. They didn't seem to think our little wrestling match today was a big deal, but I on the other hand was a little more disturbed.

"How's your horse?" Jack asked. I was about to answer him, He's good. But Danny spoke before me.

"He's suborn as an ass," I glared at him. Jack looked questioningly to the others.

"He bites." Joe said.

"And kicks," Steven added. What the hell? No...just at them.

"He won't let anyone but her, touch him." Danny added.

"I see..." Jack mumbled.

"Yes, but he's an angel when he's with me. Maybe he doesn't like men." I suggested.

They all just grunted and shook their heads. "Maybe he's too much of a handful for you." Jack suggested.

"I can handle him." I said firmly.

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