Kade and his dad head to their car while I head to mine. Dad gave me the keys to pull it up. Laura has a hard time walking long distances. When we were at Ikea we had to stop and wait for her like 4 times. It was annoying.

    When I pull up Laura hops in the passenger seat and I get in the back. I can't wait till I can drive my own car. I need to take the written part of the test. My birthday is in a few weeks and I turn 16 so I think it would be best if I started studying the Texas drivers manual. My cramming skills are not the best.

     "Hey Kara what do you want to do for Thanksgiving?" Dad asks.
     "I want to have dinner and go black Friday shopping early." I say.
     "Would you want anyone to come and stay with you?"
     "Well Mom is going with Matt to see his parents in Washington. So I really don't know if anyone would come and see me." I say.
     "Well you could ask Lacie if she would like to some down. I think her parents wouldn't mind."
      "Omg dad you would really let me do that!"
     "Yes call her up later." He tells me and turns back to Laura.

    My mind is racing. Lacie come for Thanksgiving and we could go black Friday shopping all night. It would be so much fun. 
* * * *
    We get to Kades house and I can smell the Stir fry Anita has made along with smell of beef. Kade has a glass of lemonade when he comes to the door.
     "So you want to go somewhere?"
     "Let's go to the barn."
     "Okay lets go." He says and takes my hand, leading me to the barn.

    The barn is a brown building with big black doors. Inside 20 stalls, 10 on each side line the walls. It smells like horse and leather. We head to the loft and climb the ladder.
     "So dad says I have to go to a college out of state. He says he doesn't want me to settle for what I am used to. He wants me to see if I have other passions."
     "That is fair. He is being considerate. I am sure he would love for you to take over when he can't do the work anymore but he doesn't want you to be stuck doing something you hate for the rest of your life."
     "It is fair. So what colleges are there for business?" Kade asks.
     "A business degree is just a portion of college. All colleges offer a program for an BMA." I tell him laughing.
     "Well I want to go to college in the same place as you!"  Kade exclaims.
     "That can be arranged." I agree with a smile and grab his hand.

     "Can we go on a ride?" I ask.
     "You're wearing a skirt!" He exclaims.
     "Give me some pants." I reason.
     "Alright I will be right back." He says and disentangles his hand from mine.

    While Kade is gone I wonder the barn looking at the horses in their stalls. They are all either napping or munching on hay. I stop in front of Beast and hold out my hand for him to sniff. He whickers in greeting and noses my palm.
     "Awww are you a good boy!" I whisper. He lips my palm and I giggle. It tickles.
     "You are a good boy."

    My whispers have gotten the other horses attention and they are all looking at me in the hall. I head to the tack room but pat them all on the head as I walk by. There is one who stops me. She is a red roan color with a star on her forehead.
      "Maybelle?" I whisper sticking out my hand. She whickers and nuzzles my neck.
     "Oh my god!" I laugh as tears spring to my eyes.

    Maybelle was the horse I rode I rode in Boston. She sadly got sold because she was a very talented show horse. They wanted to save the barn. When she was gone I just couldn't keep riding, she was half the reason I kept riding. I quit the next month and haven't really liked riding since then.

     "You found our pride and beauty." Kade whispers from behind me and I startle.
     "Oh no. I've found my favorite horse. She was the reason I started riding in Boston." I whisper back grabbing his hand.

    I tell him the story of Maybelle and he laughs. He thinks it is funny that I just happened to find her at his ranch. It is such a coincidence. He asks me if i want to ride her and of course I do.

    Taking the offered pair of sweats I head to tack room to change and grab a saddle I'll be comfortable in. Once changed I lug the saddle out into the barn and find Beast has been saddled and Maybelle has a bridle on.
     "Do you know how to saddle her?" Kade asks.
     "Yes! That is the first thing I learned to do on a horse."

    Once Maybelle is saddled we lead them out of the Barn and mount up. We head to the trail from the other day. The sun is bright over head and it doesn't take me long to ease into Maybelle's familiar gait.
     "You look so happy!" Kade calls as we get into a strait stretch of the trail.
     "I am! Let's race!" With that call I urge Maybelle into a trot, then a canter, and finally the gallop I have craved since she was sold.
* * * *
    The ride was exhilarating and Maybelle seemed to enjoy it as much as I did. Kade seems impressed by our movement together and wants to tell his dad.
     "Why not?" He asks when I tell him no.
     "I have no desire for competition riding. I did it for a few years and never placed. My passion is photography. It would be redundant for me to do something I don't completely love. I'd rather pleasure ride."
     "Alright. Why don't we head inside and look at those colleges near your potential colleges." He sighs.
     "Alright come on!" I urge as we head toward the house.

    The search for colleges in New york was successful and Kade found some potential options.
     "So NYU and New Jersey City University?" I ask.
     "Yes preferably NYU." He says.
     "You need to apply. You can only do that Junior year so lets wait, but do your own research on your own time."
     "So, being with you through college?" He quips and I flush.
     "I know we're young but Kara I do feel like I'm in for the long haul with you." He whispers holding my chin.

    I bite my lip in response and just nod. I don't know how I feel but I know I love Kade. It is complicated. I don't want to get my heart broken.
     "Kade kiss me?" I whisper. He smirks and leans in. This kiss is very charged and full of passion. We've never kissed like this before. Something in my belly winds tight and my heart beats erratically. Kade pulls away as Anita comes into the office.

     "Do we need to get a marriage license?" She asks jokingly.
     "Erm!" Kade mutters and turns beet red.
     "Oh mijo I'm just joking. Your secret is safe with me!" She grins.

    I look at Kade; what is a secret? I know his dad knows. Well lets hope we aren't breaking an unspoken rule.
     "I think your parents are leaving." Anita tells me before heading out the door.
     "Well I have to go I guess." I sigh. I turn to go but Kade pulls me back and gives me another toe curling kiss.
     "Good bye." He whispers, his voice raspy.
     "See ya." I say flushed.

    After straightening my skirt and fixing my hair I head into the living room. Laura and Dad are turning to the back door and Mr. Mathews is heading to his office.
     "See ya on Friday." He says to me in passing.
     "Yeah thanks." I chirp and head to the car. I am still a little flustered from that kiss. Kade is getting better. He seems to really like kissing and I am not complaining.

     "Ready to go home?" Laura asks.
     "Yeah but could we get some ice cream first?" I ask.
     "Sure, you seem a bit hot. Kade do something?" Dad teases.
     "DAAAAD!" I screech.
     "He does have a point." Laura adds with a smirk. I blush and put my earbuds in.

Well here is a chapter to aid you through this tough time. I hate this Virus! It is 3\24\20 as I write this. 2020 is not the year to be in right now. Hope all is well. Wash your hands and be productive at home. Shout outs are!
-WaffleFry- I miss you!
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