Chapter 54

We arrived at the farm and were met by Mister and Missus Meadows with Grace and Mitch as we pulled to a stop in front of their house. It was all good.

Alice and I were still sneaking into each other’s room at night and slipping back in the early morning. On Monday morning, Alice whispered, “We won’t be able to do this at school. I will miss your body next to mine overnight.” I agreed with her. We separated to dress and then meet in the kitchen to make coffee.

We enjoyed our day at the farm. Alice washed clothes to really get everything cleaned up. I helped her pack for the trip back to school. I noticed that Mitch was helping Grace with her packing.

We slept the night together and split to dress. We met her mother in the kitchen. We helped her prepare for breakfast. We were anticipating going back to school though were a little saddened since we had enjoyed being with our families.

After breakfast, we closed our cases and loaded them into the car along with Grace’s. We were ready to go. We came back inside and sat with Missus Meadows in the living room. She said, “Grace, we have enjoyed having you here for the holiday. I hope your romance with Mitch continues.”

Grace smiled. “I’m looking forward to more time here with Mitch.”

Alice said, “I’m glad for Jerry’s presence. We have enjoyed the season and look forward to more in future years.”

Mitch and Mister Meadows stopped working to hug and kiss as we left. I skipped the kisses from them though did give Alice’s mom a kiss. We headed out with the top up. It was too chilly to put the top down. It was an hour and a half later when I pulled up in front of the girls’ dorm. We unloaded and moved them back into their dorm rooms. After that, Alice accompanied me to the athletic dorm to move me back into my room with Bob.

He came in with Marilyn as we were there finishing up. Bob grinned. “Do we need to give you some space?”

“No, we’re fine.” I smiled back at them.

He put his things in place quickly even with Marilyn’s help. They finished up quickly. He said. “I guess we should go down and check the bulletin board.” Alice and I nodded.

I said, “Yes, I have a few to check.” Alice nodded.

We went downstairs to the area for bulletin boards. The football board was clean. Alice went over to the volleyball board which had an initial meeting set. She put that meeting in her phone’s calendar. I noticed a similar notices for baseball and also for the track and field group. Fortunately, none of the meetings conflicted. As we were standing in the area, the administrative person for football posted a notice for the team banquet. I put that in my phone. It conflicted with nothing and would be on a Saturday night in two weeks.

We dived into our activities and classes. We only had one class in common, English, and two others that we were taking at different times. Our mornings were busy and, except for labs, our afternoons were taken by sport and studying. We ran together on a regular basis, usually on the school’s track. Our weekends would be free except for the upcoming banquet at which both sets of parents would be present. Tickets were required though were free. I had obtained tickets for everyone including Mitch and Grace. Neither Bob’s nor Marilyn’s parents were planning to attend. I mentioned this to my parents requesting they be supportive of them.

We went to Alice’s farm for the weekend carrying Grace with us. Mitch greeted her joyfully as we hugged and kissed her parents. Mitch and I carried cases to the appropriate bedrooms.

It had been a short week at the college. Our various meetings had gone well. I would have some conflicts between baseball and track and field. Both coaches said that they would work with each other. Alice was looking forward to volleyball practices which I would attend when I could.

We settled in at the farm helping to prepare supper. Everyone was happy and enjoying all the others. Grace seemed to have an additional ease about her relationship with Mitch and with his parents. I set the table with Mitch helping.

Grinning, I asked him about his setting the table. He said, “I’m practicing for Grace. She has made it plain that I will be expected to help and not just farm.”

“I guess she’s trying to train you properly now rather than wait.”

“I’m willing.”

“To be trained or just plain willing?” I chuckled. Mitch grinned back at me.

Moments later, the ladies came in with bowls and platters. Everyone was seated and, after a blessing, we ate. The chatter was lively.

We had pie for dessert and then went into the living room to sit together. Alice took possession of my lap again. Her mother looked at her questioningly. Alice grinned, “Mom, I want Grace to have enough room. Besides, we’re engaged now.”

Her mother smiled. Alice did give a little wiggle as she became more comfortable. I liked her in that position. I really enjoyed the wiggle!

The evening passed. We turned on the TV for the weather guess. It would be cool and clear. Alice whispered, “Tomorrow, we will get out and run.” I nodded. Moments later, she stood and gave me a hand up. We headed for our bedrooms after kissing in the hall.

Once in our rooms with the doors to the hall closed, we faced each other across the bathroom and flashed each other happily. We donned our normal sleepwear and shut off the lights. Alice crooked her finger and I joined her in her bed.

We kissed and her hand went down inside my boxers stroking my erection. I whispered, “Alice, if you don’t stop, there’ll be a mess.”

She gave a low-pitched giggle. “I have a cure for that.”

“Alice, that’s a long step for us.”

“I know but, Jerome, I want this...”

By then, I was poking out of my boxers. She bent down and inhaled my entire erection! I whispered, “Alice!”

She came up smiling. ‘I liked that, Jerry.”

“I did, too, but we can’t do that. It leads us beyond what we should do.”

“I know but I enjoyed doing it. I won’t do it again tonight but I will so that occasionally.”

We kissed gently and composed our bodies for sleep. We slept the night peacefully the night through. I woke early and scurried to my bed.

After almost an hour’s sleep, I woke officially. I went to the bathroom and cleaned up. Dressed, I softly knocked on Alice’s bedroom door. “Fair Galadriel, I’m up. See you in the kitchen.”

I had made up my bed already and left my sleep boxers on it. I walked into the kitchen. Being the first one up, I started coffee. Alice joined me as it finished dripping. I poured her cup and gave it to her. I poured a cup for me. We sat at the table smiling at each other.