Story: The Rory Express (all chapters)

A lone figure stumbled on the side of the road. The sun blistering hot, baking the ground hard. In the distance a low rumbling could be heard and the lone figure faced the blurred image coming towards.

The truck driver spots the lone figure with thumb stuck out and slowed down eventually pulling just passed. The door was flung open.

The lone figure rushed and looked in

“How far you going” said the driver.

The lone figure peered up “as far as you can take me” came a meek, yet feminine voice.

The driver frowned and shrugged “git in love, I have a lot of traveling ahead”

The young girl climbs in and slumps exhaustedly into the seat glad for the cool cabin

“I’m Rory, what’s yer name” the driver concerned the young girl was going to pass out

“I’m Soph…”clears her dry throat “I’m Sophie” she removed her hat and wipes her sweaty face

Rory looked over and eyes widen seeing the bruising on one side of her face, her arm all scratched up and her pants torn and leg bleeding slightly

“Jeezus what happen to you?”

Sophie said nothing at first. Rory reached behind and grabbed a large water container

“here looks like you could use a drink ”

Sophie eagerly grabbed the bottle and drank, the water spilling down her chin. Rory also gave her a small bag.

“There some bandages and stuff, why don’t you clean your self up a bit.”

Sophie nodded and said little more.

After an hour silence Rory pursued again. “So what’s a young girl doing all the way out in the middle of no where.”

Sophie looked over and for the first time realized the raspy voice belong to a woman, solid in stature but couldn’t tell how old since her face was covered by a baseball cap. She wore old sleeveless shirt, shorts and thick boots.

“you own this big truck” Sophie asked

Rory smiled “Hey I asked a question first” and nods “yes I do and now you answer mine”

“I’m backpacking, across the coast” said non enthusiastically

“oh well you picked the worse road to get a lift, not much traffic on this stretch.”

Sophie nods and closes her eyes

“so what happen” Rory pushed

Sophie sighed coming to the conclusion she wasn’t going to get any peace.

“I fell over, clumsy and the ground is very hard out here” her feeble excuse

Rory nodded “hmm and here I was thinking you had hitched a ride with someone and then decided to get out before the vehicle stopped”

Sophie glared “I’m fine” with that she pulled her wide brimmed hat down over her eyes. Rory shrugged and went back to watching the road.

Sophie woke to the feel of the big rig stopping. She looked at Rory. “oh is this the end of the line" she asked in a low nervous voice. She looked around at sign that read ‘truckstop’

“Only if you want, for me I need lunch and stretch my back. You’re welcomed to join me” invited Rory.

They walked in and Sophie excused herself to the toilet to freshen up. When she returned she helped herself to a glass of cold water and sat opposite Rory. Rory looked at her bruised face and clicked her tongue but added no comment.

The waitress arrived with a hamburger for Rory and put a plate to hot chips in front of Sophie

“umm no I didn’t order”

“It’s ok, I don’t eat chips very often and you look like you could do with a feed” explained Rory

Sophie didn’t know what to say

Rory laughed “honest, I’m getting a little big around the girth and in the best interest of my health and to stop my girlfriend nagging I’m off chips so eat.”

“fanks” Sophie ate slowly dipping each chip into sauce.

Rory tried to talk to Sophie but was only getting one or two word answers. Rory got the feeling something bad had happened to the girl.

“I’m sorry I keep bombarding you with questions, its just I don’t get to talk to many people on the road. Apart from the odd bored truckie on the radio it’s just me talking to my rig.”

Sophie half smiled and looked at the tired woman “Do you have a name for your rig”

Rory looked out at the big blue and red letters The Rory Express “hmmm Mack I guess”

“Mack”

“well its brand is Mack, so I guess Mack”

Sophie smiled but her eyes flashed terror when she looked out the window. Rory followed her gaze to see an old flat bed utility slide to a halt. Out jumped two guys, one really fat, gut over hanging his pants. The other tall and lanky. Rory bit into her hamburger and looked back at Sophie. She was no longer sitting opposite her and felt something curled up under the booth, pushed up against her leg.

Rory frowned and out corner of her eye saw the waitress pointing to her. She bit down into her hamburger again.

She smelt the stench a bad body odour and alcohol next to her. The fat guy leaned into her

“hey where’s the young bird that was sitting here with yer” he drawled out.

Rory didn’t say anything at first, just wiped her mouth with a napkin. “what’s it to you” she asked flatly

The younger man moved in “look she’s a friend and she’s a bit lost out here. We just helping her out”

“hmmm” huffed Rory “so the bruises on her face “ pauses Rory…. “your way of helping her out” Rory pushed

The big guys thumped the table hard almost knocking over Rory’s drink. She slightly jumped and now looked at the men

“look sweet heart, we want no trouble, so be a darling” he grabbed at her shoulder squeezing it hard “and tell us where she’s gone.”

Rory flinched at the pain “she saw you and took off down the road” gritted out Rory.

The fat guy released Rory and looked at her scoffing. He then reached across and grabbed handful of chip stuffing them into his mouth “thanks darl” and they left.

Rory watched the utility drive off and jumped out of the booth. She reached under and dragged Sophie out

“cmon” she growled

“Don’t, I don’t want to go back”

“You’re not, but we are leaving now, cmon” Rory’s voice raised

Rory opened her door to her rig when there was cloud of dust and sound of grinding brakes. The utility had returned and both guys jumped out. The younger lad grabbing Sophie. Sophie shrieked, yelling.

Rory went over but the fat guy pulled out large crow bar and faced off Rory “now darl don’t be silly. You don’t want me to bust your clutch leg do you?”

Rory stopped and watched helplessly as Sophie was forced between the two guys in the utility and it sped off.

Sophie struggled as the young guy tried to subdue by kissing her, forcing a hand between her legs.

“stop it, let me go” she screamed, punching him

The big guy behind the wheel grabbed her face “shut up bitch, there are a lot of mines out here. We couldn’t easily drop you down and no one would ever find you.”

The young guy ripped Sophie’s shirt, she broke down and cried while both guys laughed.

Their vehicle then unexpectedly jolted forward and the fat guy looked in his rear vision mirror. All he could see was the grill of the large rig barrelling down on them.

“fucking hell she’s crazy” spat the fat guy.

The vehicle jolted again as Rory pushed into it.

The young guy looked over his shoulder “fuck Rick step on it well yer” he yelled

“fuck off, that thing has 5 more gears than mine”

Rory looked down at the vehicle she was chasing and moved to overtake driving level with the utility. The utility started to pull away so Rory pulled over and tapped the back of their vehicle. The force drove it off course and it ran off the road and started to slide sideways.

The fat guy tried desperately to prevent the vehicle from flipping, Sophie screamed.

Rory saw the vehicle slide and slammed on her brakes cause the rig to slide along until it eventually stopped down the road. She reversed slightly and got out.

The utility blew a tired and it eventually came to a stop. The young guy face was bleeding from hitting his head on the side of the window, he was groaning.

Rick looked over and swore “fucking fat bitch" he grabs Sophie by the hair “when I’m done with your friend, I’ll be back to finish you off.”

He climbed out and spotted Rory coming towards him. He grabbed his crowbar and smacked it into his hands. As he went to confront the truckie Rory raised her arm and a large boom echoed. Rick dived to the ground and covered his head, metal ricocheted next to him

Rory continued to point her sawn-off shot gun at Rick.

“holy fuck” said the young guy still in the utility. Sophie was screaming.

Rick was trying to crawl away when Rory kicked him over and stood over him, the gun pressed against the side of his head

“please don’t, don’t kill me.” He begged

“shut your fucking mouth” ordered Rory, her face red and eyes glazing. She precede to the utility and looked in

“get out” she gritted

Neither moved so Rory went to the passengers side and yanked the door open dragging the young man out

“I’m sorry, I’m sorry” he kept babbling.

Rory took the butt of her gun and smacked him over the head, he fell to the ground withering in pain, crying.

Rory hissed at Sophie “get in my rig” she ordered, she looked to see if the fat guy had moved and noticed Sophie didn’t move

Sophie was terrified and didn’t know if she was getting into worse trouble.

“Sophie” lowered Rory’s voice “get into my rig now” nods her head towards it.

Sophie moves slowly and runs off. Rory hears the sound of rig door closing and looked at them both. One still clutching his head in pain the other had a wet stain in his crotch region.

Rory moves away from the utility and aims near the fat guy pulling the trigger. The guy screams out as the sound of air escaping from another tyre. The fat guy crawled away.

Rory breathing heavily her hand shaking opens the barrel of her shot gun and removes the two spent cartridges and digs into her pocket and removes two more. She cocks it and shoots twice at the utility, the radiator explodes and water runs out.

Rory gets into her rig and slams the door. She puts the shot gun under her seat and looks over at Sophie who was pale and shaking. Rory starts the truck and drives off.

Neither spoke for an hour. Rory would glance over to Sophie who was still rigid in the corner of her seat. Rory bit her lip and cleared her throat “It’s ok Sophie, you’re safe”

Sophie didn’t acknowledge at first, she then cleared her throat “Rory…. thanks for coming after me” Sophie broke down and cried

The sun was setting and Rory had boiled water so they both could have a wash. She gave Sophie a clean shirt which was way too big. Rory opened can of meat and vegetables and cooked it over portable gas stove. She offered some to Sophie who turned it down.

“cmon you haven’t eaten anything since this early afternoon.”

Rory packed everything back into the rig and climbed back in. She pulled apart the curtain to reveal sleeping compartment. Sophie curled up on the seat while Rory crawled in and changed.

“Sophie, you are welcome to sleep in here, there is enough room.”

“Umm this blanket is fine.” Shivered Sophie

“It’s going to get very cold in there.”

Sophie didn’t respond so Rory rolled over.

Rory woke feeling cold and grabbed the covers finding it difficult to pull. She rolled over and found Sophie wrapped up in the blanket. Rory smiles and grabs another from the small draw and threw it over them both.

Sophie stirred and flinched. Her face and arm still hurt and as she slowly opened her eyes noticed the compartment was empty. The faint smell of coffee made her put her head out through the curtain.

Rory glanced over “well good morning there. Wondering when you were going to rise”

“yeh, what time is it” she asked while yawning and stretching

“ahhh little after 8am”

“How long have you been driving, I mean I didn’t feel you get up” Sophie blushed when she saw Rory grin.

“bout 5am. I doubt you would have heard anything. You snore louder than my rig going through gear change.”

Sophie smiled and pulled her hair back “is that coffee” pointing to the thermos next to Rory

“uh huh. If you done sleeping why don’t you join us up front”

“Us” Sophie looked around at empty rig

“Me and Mack” hits her dash

Sophie popped back inside the compartment and climbed out clumsily onto the seat. Rory gave her a mug.

“So how you really doing Sophie” asked Rory with concern in her voice

“well let see, apart from nearly dying of heat exposure yesterday, then taken hostage by two gorillas, followed up by a truckie with gun under her seat. Yeh I’m a basket case” she giggles

“hmmmm well like I said you’re safe. So where are you really heading”

Sophie offered no response just drank her coffee.

They stopped off for quick breakfast. Sophie managed to tidy herself up by tying the shirt in a knot till it exposed her midriff. She rolled up the sleeves. “ok so where you going” asked Sophie

“ahh straight on home to the west. I have a few stops to make but I’m on schedule.”

“ok, west I go” Sophie smiled at Rory

Rory sipped her coffee and dropped her eyes.

Rory paid their tab and was heading for the door. “umm Rory could I borrow some money” asked Sophie in a meek voice

Rory hesitated then reached in her pockets giving her $10.

Rory started the rig up when the passenger door opened and Sophie climbed up. She leaned over the dash and pressed down an item.

“there.”

Rory looked at the item attached to her dash, its head bobbed up and down to the vibration of the engine.

“a dog, you bought a bouncing head dog” said Rory

“uh huh, every truckie needs a dog. What shall we call it” asked Sophie excitedly

Rory held a smile “I have no idea, Dasher”

Sophie screwed her face up “don’t you have any imagination”

Rory scoffed at Sophie’s remark “obviously not, so what shall you call him”

“Nero, protector of the rig.” She says proudly

Rory raised an eyebrow and laughs “well he better not piss on my dash is all I can say”

Sophie let off a high pitch giggle. “yer so funny” continues on giggling

Rory grins “obviously I am”

Few hours on Rory noticed Sophie fidgeting “what’s wrong, Nero given you fleas”

“I need to pee” she announced unashamedly

“well its another 2 hours till next stop, hold it in”

“I can’t”

“try” slightly growled Rory

“I can’t” growled back Sophie

Rory didn’t say another word just kept on driving

“Rooory, you either stop this truck so I can pee or Sophie is going to pee in Rory’s truck

Rory slowed down and pulled off the road. “hurry up, I have a schedule” barked Rory

Sophie ran off into the scrub and Rory looked at Nero and tapped it head hard causing it to bob up and down. Her attention diverted to screaming in the scrub. Rory looked out to see Sophie running back screaming while trying to hold her shorts up. Rory started laughing

“open the door, open the door.” Screamed Sophie at Rory’s side

Rory bemused as Sophie got closer to her door changed her tune when a gleam of black caught her eye behind Sophie.

Rory threw her door open and Sophie jumped. Rory grabbed her and pulled her over. Rory quickly slammed the door as a flash of black flew up. Rory backed away to the passenger side with Sophie. The door had closed on the body of a black snake, it was still alive hissing and trying to free itself

“shitten hell” yelled Rory

Both girls jumped up onto the seat

“kill it, kill it Rory” yelled Sophie

“stop screaming at me will ya.” Rory watched as the snake was slowly getting its body inside the truck

“Rooory” whined Sophie

Rory reached into her sleeping compartment throwing things around. She grabbed a heavy object and moved towards the snake which had almost worked its way in

“Roory” yelled Sophie again

Rory raised the small camping shovel and brought it down hard severing its head from its body. Rory panting heavily still not moving too close to it

“aren’t you going to get it out” whined Sophie

Rory looked around at the snivelling girl “Nooooo I’m going to keep it as a pet for Nero, just give me a second will ya I would like to make sure the fucker is dead, or you can do it yourself.” spoke Rory sarcastically

Rory eventually got the dead snake out breathed a sigh of relief. She looked at Sophie and laughed “its gone now”

Sophie shook “it chased me, snakes are suppose to just slide away, but it chased me. It jumped, snakes don’t jump.” Babbled Sophie

Rory started to put the rig in gear “oh taipans do, not first time I’ve been bailed up by a taipan, but never inside. Lucky it didn’t bite you, they are deadliest of all. Sophie went quiet

“Sophie, did it bite you?” growled Rory

Sophie whimpered and pointed to her behind

Rory slammed on the brakes, pushed Sophie over and pulled down her pants

“I don’t want to die” whined Sophie

Rory grins at the slight scratch probably from a stick or tree “yeh, well I’m not sucking the poison from you arse. The relationship between hitch hiker and trucker doesn’t go that far.”

“Rory I don’t want to die” Sophie in great distress

Rory clicked her tongue “you didn’t get bitten, it was a scratch, now can we please get back on the road”

They had made their way back on the road when Sophie sees a sign for truck stop in 80kms “are we stopping here”

“Wasn’t planning to” replied Rory

“Wow you must have a huge bladder. Me I need to tinkle all the time.”

“hmm really at your age, what 17” enquired Rory

“noooo I’m 20, I’ll be 21 in 2 weeks” she said sadly

Rory slowed down and pulled into the truck stop. Sophie stirred awake and looked over “I thought you didn’t want to stop.”

Rory kicked open her door and jumped out “well I was fine until you talked about tinkling.” Slamming the door

As Rory headed to the toilet a voice called from her truck

“can you get me an ice cream” yelled Sophie from the window

Rory turned around “an ice cream” her tone raising in disbelief

“yeh I like mango flavour, but if not chocolate is fine”

Rory grumbled and walked off

Sophie tapped Nero on the head “I don’t think she’s like us Nero”

Rory climbs in and hands over raspberry ice-pole. Sophie takes it and looks at Rory

“It’s like 50 million degrees out there, they don’t have icecream ok. They have ice-poles” justified Rory

“oh ok, umm could I have the orange one though” asked Sophie

With out a blink Rory handed over her orange and took the raspberry one to avoid anymore debates and delays.

After long silence Sofie spoke “Rory you haven’t told me anything about you. So Nero and I would like you tell us about your life” pats their dog.

Rory remains quiet and Sophie turned away until Rory cleared her throat

“I’ve been driving trucks 5 years, from coast to coast. I bought this one few years back and just finished paying it off.”

“do you like hauling stuff” asked Sophie

“it’s a job, you meet interesting people” smirks at the comment

“yeh no doubt, so how old are you” blurts out Sophie

Rory frowned at first “old”

“yeh but how old, like 30, 40 you don’t look 50.” Said Sophie giggling

“hmmm so you fancy on walking soon.” joked Rory

“Ok then don’t tell me, so tell me about your girlfriend” Sophie shoots another personal question

Rory shifted uncomfortably “well, umm Cheryl….. we been together about 8 years. She gets lonely but she understands”

“she doesn’t come with you”

“no”

“Why not”

Rory shifts again “she would get bored, and sometimes it good to have time away from each other”

“boring is people who don’t know how to have fun” said Sophie

“is that right” mocks Rory

“well take this trip, its been nothing but drama and fun. Why would you not want to be involved.” Smiles Sophie

Rory glances at Sophie “well put it this way if Cheryl had come along, you would still be on that side of the road and well you can get the drift”

Sophie looked out her window to the passing scenery “ahh yes, good thing you left her home then”

Sophie woke by the rig stopping. Sophie stretches and yawn. “where are we?”

“Cooketown, population 12 and probably all be at the pub tonight. Look I have some stuff to drop off at the pub, we can get a warm shower and a feed.”

Rory had cleaned herself up and felt good after nice shower. She sat at the bar where her dinner and beer was waiting.

“hey Kate thanks” said Rory.

“thanks for dropping in those parcels. It so god damn hard to get postal service. So who’s the girl” nods over to the pool table

Rory looks over at Sophie who had the full attention of two local young farm boys

“hmm hitch hiker”

“young”

Rory shrugs

“you still with that silly old cow Cheryl”

Rory glances at Kate “yeh now don’t start”

“Rory you fucking work hard and she cheats on you when your away.”

“who cheats on who” came giggly voice. Sophie looked at the two women and pinched Rory’s chips.

“mhhh nothing.” Said Rory

“come and play pool, I think those guys are trying to cheat” she giggles and pulls at weary Rory

Rory takes her drink and smells it “what are you giving her, vodka”

Kate puts hands up “hey they are buying the drinks”

“Oh don’t be so grumpy, come let you hair down with me” Sophie gives up when Rory turns away.

“that ones a handful” winks Kate

Rory looks over as the guys nudge at her and she leans against them

“she’s trouble……to herself and to anyone around.” Moans Rory

Kate laughs “really.”

Rory drains her 2nd beer and sighs “yeh really.” Puts some money on the counter.

Kate tosses it back “you know the deal, you don’t pay, you help keep this community going.”

Rory sniffs “its not for the drink”

Kate “ohhh Rory please don’t start anything”

Rory heads to the table and looks at the two boys and nods “hey John”

“hey Rory”

“hows your mother Tommy, feeling better”

Tommy shrugs and turns his back on her.

“time to go Sophie, early start in the morning.”

“oh what, just a little longer” whines Sophie

“she’ll be right Rory” says John

Rory looks at the two boys “Sophie” Rory says a little more firmer

“awwwwlright, night boys” Sophie moves off when Tommy grabs her

“hey she’s not your mother, stay for a little longer” winks at her

Rory glared at Tommy and Sophie sensed trouble

“its ok, another time gorgeous” and goes to leave

“na come on just a little longer” insists Tommy

“She said no, don’t be a dumb ass Tommy” says Rory “John take your mate home he’s had enough”

“Why don’t you just fuck off back to your truck Rory, if she wants to stay and have some fun its her decision not yours you fat cow.” Tommy holds Sophie as she struggles

“ouch let me go” whined Sophie

Kate put the money in the bar-till and shook her head “oh boy” whispered under her breath

Rory picked up pool stick and smacked it hard into the side of Tommy’s knee, snapping the stick in half. She then smacked it into his groin causing him to double over. John stepped forward

“John” warned Kate

“It’s time you grew up Tommy.” Rory helps the young man to his feet

“fuck off” with tears in his eyes Tommy land John eft the pub.

Sophie and Rory headed back to the rig when Rory  stopped causing Sophie to collide into her back

Rory faces Sophie “why do you do that…. Can’t you see it gets you into trouble”

“what, I was just playing 8 ball”

“not the 8 ball, the whole flirting thing. You just can’t do it all the time, especially with guys like that” groans Rory in frustration

“I wasn’t doing anything wrong I was just having a good time”

“yeh I know, but it was going to get you into trouble. I’m not always going to be around to stop drunken idiots like that.”

“I know… don’t be angry” whines Sophie

Rory touches her arm “I’m not angry, just be wary. Not all guys take no for an answer”

Sophie went silent and drops her head “I know that already” she all but whispers out

They changed and crawled into the sleeping compartment. Sophie sat and looked down over Rory whose eyes where closed

“Rory…. Thanks for stepping in again”

“ok but it’s the last time” looks up

“Does your girlfriend really cheat on you, when you are away on trips.”

Rory eyes narrow “Kate has a big mouth and it’s not open for discussion, night Sophie”

Sophie remains sitting upright so Rory sat up “what’s the matter, need to tinkle" laughs

Sophie suddenly straddles Rory and takes her lips in a long, drawn out kiss. Rory froze, her lungs felt like a vacuum. Sophie pushes herself closer to Rory and lets her tongue flick over Rory’s lips. Rory pushes Sophie back gently

“Sophie, I think you had a little too much to drink.”

“maybe, maybe I just want to say thank you.” She launches her lips at Rory again who almost gave in but pushed Sophie

“What is the matter, you’re girl friend cheats on you, and you’re alone with no companionship.”

“Despite what Cheryl may be doing doesn’t make it any less wrong” Rory’s eyes sadden

“oh Rory let me relax you and also it’s a way to say thank you for all the stuff you’ve done” Sophie’s hand starts fondling between Rory legs.

Rory pushes away “no…. you don’t need to thank me, not like this.” Rory’s body shaking, voice stammering “just sleep it off Sophie”

Rory opened her eyes and looked at her watch reading 6.00am “shit shit, Sophie why didn’t you wake me.”

Rory dresses and moved into the rig but no Sophie. She gets from her rig and looks up and down the empty road. Rory kicked the stones in disappointment before getting back in her rig.

Rory had only been on the road a couple of hours when she saw a lone figure walking on the side. She slowed down and smiled when she saw it was Sophie.

“cmon get in silly” said Rory in a relieved voice

Sophie ignored and kept walking. Rory turned the engine off and jumped out “fuck sake” whispered under her breath

“Sophie, just get in please” She stood in front of Sophie. Sophie step to the side and so did Rory

“Sophie what’s the matter, if I’ve upset you I’m sorry but walking out here in this hot weather, it’s dangerous”

Sophie ignored Rory and pushed on passed

“Sophie there probably won’t be another vehicle for  days.” Pauses Rory “In either direction”

Sophie stopped and dumped her bag on the ground. Rory went over

“I don’t know what I’ve done wrong but I won’t leave you out here.”

“I have no other way of repaying you for everything you’ve done for me. Food, drinks, my life” stammered Sophie “I have no money.”

“who said you had to repay me” Rory surprised

Sophie shrugs

“do you think you need to have sex with me in order to repay my kindness. Well that’s just not me, I would never ever expect that from you.”

“so you’re telling me everything you done is out of the goodness of your heart” challenges Sophie

“well yeh.”

“why”

“what’d you mean why”

“why would you want to help me, risk your life if you didn’t want something in return”

“Like I said I’m not like that, I’m not like those guys who treat you like crap. Now please will you get back in the rig I am hours behind.” Whines Rory

Sophie shrugged, Rory rolled her eyes “plus Nero won’t talk to me unless you’re there”

Sophie laughed and wrapped arms around Rory “thank you Rory”

Rory pulls back blushing “yeh well lets just go”

Rory and Sophie travelled through the day. Sophie talking to Nero and Rory, playing I Spy and telling bad jokes. Rory laughed and played along making the day go quickly.

They pulled into the next major town so Rory could unload some supplies at the general store. Sophie noticed sign in the window about the country show with rides and amusements.

“hey look a country carnival can we go” points Sophie

Rory not looking up “no…. want to get another few hours in before I clock off.” Rory surprised that Sophie didn’t fight her or whine about not going. She looked at the sign and thought it would be nice to relax.

“yeh cmon”

They entered the grounds and they looked at all the different farm animals on display, Sophie coaxed Rory on some rides and finally sat down to dinner at a park bench.

“that was a lot of fun” admitted Rory

Sophie smiled “yeh thanks for doing that. We should get back you look tired”

Rory shrugs and so Sophie dragged Rory to her feet and wrapped arm around her thick waist. “cmon its sleep time.”

Just as they were leaving Sophie looked at a shooting gallery “look oh there’s the cutest little dog, Nero would love a play mate”

Rory looks at Sophie “you’re kidding, you want another dash-hound” laughs Rory at her joke but Sophie had her mind set on another bouncing head dog.

Rory tried unsuccessfully to win. She could see the disappointment leaned into the guy

“look mate that ugly looking mutt, how much you want for it. My girl wants it and I won’t get any sleep tonight until she has it.”

Sophie waited at the entrance and Rory caught up and held up the brindle looking dog.

“Nero’s new friend” announces Rory

Sophie took the dog and hugged Rory “you’re the best.”

The walked back to the rig laughing and eventually Sophie jumped on Rory’s back and Rory carried her light passenger home.

Rory lay in the compartment and watched as Sophie fixed the new addition to the dash.

“what you want to call him” called out Rory

“I don’t know, Fido” said Sophie

Rory held back a smirk “pretty boring name”

Sophie flash a glare at Rory “got a better name then”

“Max…. Max and Nero, protectors of the rig” laughed Rory “god listen to me rambling about dash mutts, I must be deliriously tired..”

Sophie gets in and lies next to Rory “It’s kinda sweet actually.”

“sweet, I don’t think me and sweet should be put in the same sentence” laughs Rory

“why not. I think you are a sweet person, I’ve never met anyone as kind and patient as you are. Why is it so hard for you to accept a compliment?”

Rory said nothing. Sophie smiled and leaned in and brushed her lips over Rory’s “I had the best time Rory, and I honestly think you are an amazing woman.”

Rory body shuddered at Sophie’s closeness and she let her hand stroke Sophie's youthful face. She noticed the bruising had almost gone

Rory found herself kissing Sophie back. She ran her hand down the side of Sophie’s arm and resting on her waist. Rory finally broke the kiss feeling uncomfortable at the boundary she had just crossed.

Sophie touches her face and kissed her cheek. “It’s ok Rory, I understand why you don’t want to.”

Rory rest her head in Sophie’s neck “that’s the problem….. I want to”

Sophie straddles over Rory taking her own top off and pulled Rory’s face to her small breast. Rory eagerly devoured it, her roughen hands stroked the sides of Sophie. Sophie let out a moan as she felt her head lighten. Rory flicked and licked the other nipple before Sophie pulled Rory into a fiery, passionate kiss. Her tongue launched into Rory who responded back just as passionate.

Sophie grabbed at Rory’s shirt pulling it free and tossing it into the rig. Her tiny hands grabbing and twisting Rory’s large breasts. She pushed Rory down and proceeded to lick and fondle Rory’s breasts. Rory pushed her hands into Sophie’s panties and pulled them down, grabbed her buttocks forcing Sophie’s lips back to hers.

“Rory” moaned Sophie

Rory could feel Sophie’s wetness over her stomach, her mouth watered and so she continued to push Sophie further up. There was no room to slip between Sophie’s legs but with little coaxing Sophie sat over Rory’s face.

Sophie reaches up and touches top of the cabin giving out a cry when Rory’s tongue entered her.

“oh jezzus" gritted out Sophie as she arched back “more”

Rory grabbed her hips and let her tongue work at Sophie's clit, flicking and suckling it gently as Sophie’s climax was pending.

Sophie pressed her hands against the cabin wall and started to lean panting and groaning “… oh my god, oh my” Sophie clenched and cried out.

Rory face was drenched from Sophie sweet cum. Sophie removed herself and watched as Rory wipe her soaked face. Rory looked over at Sophie and smiled then pulled her into her arms.

“Now that was amazing.” Said Rory

“amazing, how” laughed Sophie her hands roaming over Rory’s naked chest

“amazingly loud, amazingly sweet and amazingly satisfying.”

Sophie went to say something but stopped when she heard the sounds of Rory sleeping.

Rory started to stir to a sensation and lack of air. She opened her lips and felt the sensation again as Sophie continued to kiss her softly. Rory opened a sleepy eye and watched as Sophie grabbed her breasts and teased the nipple with her tongue. Rory rubbed a frustrated hand through her hair..

“oh wow” panted Rory

“hmmm thought you prefer this wake up call rather than that damn clock.”

Sophie went back to Rory’s lips as she worked her fingers and hand into Rory’s now soaking cunt. Rory was lost in the sensation and closed her eyes when Sophie pushed a finger inside, followed by a second. Rory started rocking up and down

“more, more”

Sophie eventually fitted her small fist inside and continued to push in and around

Rory groaned and reached for Sophie “oh fuck…right there….oh you got it, oh you” Rory clamped around Sophie’s hand and let out a cry as her orgasm was freed.

Rory looked at Sophie and went to say something then blushed

Sophie smirked and kissed her “needed that did we”

Part of the day Sophie talk to the both dogs while resting against Rory, gently stroking her thigh and kissed her cheek

“are you ok, you been quiet?” asked Sophie with concern

Rory laughed “well it’s hard to get a word in between you and the dash-hounds”

They laughed and Sophie continued to stroke. Rory feeling sensation each time Sophie touched inside. She tried to concentrate on the road and swallowed as Sophie concentrated her stroking between her legs, both could feel the moment building. Sophie pressed hard at the spot and Rory’s body started to shake when the rig accidentally drifted off the road.

“FUCK” Rory quickly straightened the rig back up and Sophie went back to her seat

Sophie threw her hands up “ok ok, note to self don’t distract the truck driver….no matter how sexy she is” winks

Rory clicked her tongue

Rory sat in her deck chair after their evening meal. Sophie had cleaned up and handed Rory her coffee then leaned in and kissed her. Rory coaxed Sophie into her arms and cradled her like a baby.

Sophie playfully nosed her, teasing Rory before she allowed her to kiss. They kissed deeply before Rory pulled back and yawn. “I’m sorry Sophie”

“its ok, you hit the sack I’ll pack up”

Rory got up and grabbed the seat but Sophie took it “I said go” ordered Sophie

Rory clicked her tongue

“and that’s enough attitude out of you, now go to bed” berated and ordered Sophie at the same time.

Sophie snuggled down into the covers with Rory.

“you’re bossy” whines Rory sleepily

Sophie kissed Rory gently “if I have to be, got a problem with that”

Sophie rolled away allowing Rory to curl up behind holding her close “no problem at all, night Soph”

Their kissing intensified and Sophie held tightly to Rory as she started to ride Rory’s fingers.

“oh yeh oh god more” pants Sophie

Rory smoothers her lips, her tongue flicking inside as her fingers move in and out quickly. The alarm screams letting the two in the throes of passion know it was 5 am. Sophie's orgasm was nearing but the alarm was distracting her.

“bloody thing.” Groans Sophie

Instinctively Rory went to take her fingers out to turn the clock off

“don’t you dare stop” growled Sophie in frustration.

The alarm was screaming and so was Sophie when all of a sudden there was the sound of something breaking followed by the cabin filling with Sophie’s cries as her orgasm bursts through.

Rory kissed Sophie's sweat soaked forehead and looked at the alarm clock by her feet.

“ummm you broke my alarm” laughed Rory

“well only one of us can go off at a time and it was my turn.” stretches a satisfied Sophie

“yeh but you broke my alarm, how am I going to know when to get up”

“well I guess I’m going to have to be your alarm and wake you up.” Sophie makes a ringing sound “its 5am time to get up Rory” she said in a mock tone

Rory kissed Sophie and gasped as Sophie entered her unexpectedly “hmmm now you just hit snooze for the next 5 minutes.” Said Sophie

Late afternoon Rory pulled off the road near a white box. She looked down the long dirt road and pulled the cord to her horn twice.

Sophie woke with a start and put her head out the curtain. “what, what’s happening”

Rory laughed at the sleepy girl “we will be having a visitor in a minute, you might want to dress”

Rory jumped out as a van came down the road and stopped in front of her. The driver got out and shook hands. Rory handed over some boxes.

Rory introduced AJ to Sophie and they chatted a little.

“well we probably should get going” said Rory

AJ shook his head “oh no if I go back to gran and I don’t bring you with me for dinner she will go spare.” He looks at Sophie “the temper on my grandma when she blows her top. Remember Rory when you brought the wrong stuff”

“yeh yeh ok come on”

They piled into AJ’s van and head back down the road. They entered the old stone cottage and was faced with a small, plump old lady her face lighting up

“Rory Anderson it’s about time you showed your face here again my girl” she grabs Rory and gives her a big hug kissing her cheek. She stops and looks behind Rory

“oh and who have we here” asked gran

“I’m Sophie Dawson, nice to meet you…umm”

“gran” both Rory and AJ chorused

“yes you can call me gran” and hugged her and kissed her cheek as well. “Now dear go and wash up, dinner is about to be served.”

Sophie was heading back to the kitchen when she heard lowered voice of Rory and loud voice of gran

“you picking up high schoolers these days Rory” laughed AJ

“no, she’s…nearly 21.”

Loud laugh came from gran “ho ho ho and you nearly 40”

“gran” barked AJ

“I’m 35 gran and it’s not like that.”

“like what” pushed gran

“it’s not what you…..”Rory pauses indefinitely

“anythings gotta be better than that witch bitch, she still cheating on you.”

“gran shhhosh” said Rory

“you know what I did to mine when I caught him cheating”

“gran not again” groans AJ

“Shut it Andy, I’ll tell the bloody story if I want. I shot him, in the goolies with a pellet gun. Couldn’t use his pee pee for months.” Laughs gran

Sophie tried to hold her laugh

“it’s rude to sneak around and listen in on peoples conversations Sophie”

Sophie swallowed and pushed through the door, then blushed when she saw Rory and AJ smirking “sorry gran” said Sophie

After dinner they said their good byes, Rory and Sophie headed back to the rig. Rory made them cut through a paddock. Sophie grabbed Rory’s hand and tugged

“you know so many interesting people, and that gran she’s so nice”

Rory laughed “yeh you got her on a good day. She once chased me down the road when I bought the wrong baking flour.”

Sophie laughed and leaned against Rory “still its nice” she then smirked to herself and stopped pulling Rory to a halt

“what’s up” Rory faces her

Sophie still smirking “well you know it’s such a nice night and I don’t particularly want to go back to the rig yet.”

Rory remained still “well it’s getting late”

Sophie pulled Rory closer “yeh I know and its nice doing it the rig but it’s a lovely night and there is more room out here”

Rory frowned “what are you on about” then Rory kicked the ground “oh ooohh out here, and now”

Sophie chuckled and drifted her lips across Rory’s, her hands caressing Rory’s chest until her nipples became taut.

“hmm yeh why not” sinks her tongue in Rory’s mouth while her hand rubs between her legs

Rory looks at the cottage that was now in darkness and her rig wasn’t too far but her arousal was bursting as Sophie worked harder and higher.

Rory sank down on the soft grass her top removed and Sophie teasing her nipples with her tongue, sucking and playing. Her hand reached into Rory’s shorts and rub gingerly on the outside of her wetting lips.

“jeez” Rory started to tremble “I dunno Sophie” Rory getting nervous

Sophie by this stage had removed Rory’s pants and moved on down, Rory opened her legs feeling the coolness. Sophie rubbed her pussy, her slickness was glistening in the moonlight. Sophie looked down and hesitated.

“Sophie, what’s the matter” Rory feeling uneasy

“umm I’ve never done this before” giggles nervously

Rory closed her eyes and bit her lip before sitting up and grabbing Sophie “it’s ok”

Sophie pushed her hand away “I only said I have never done this before, it doesn’t mean I don’t want to” pushes Rory down. Sophie tucks her hair back and sinks down into Rory’s wet abyss.

Sophie got an immediately response and continued scooping up Rory’s juices. She circles Rory’s clit and feels it grow with each stroke. She felt a relaxed hand on her shoulder

“Sophie this is too much” she groans as her body shakes

Sophie played at her opening before inserting her fingers, pushing deep while her tongue slowly and rhythmically presses against Rory’s clit

Rory’s panting increased and started to lift into Sophie. Rory’s moaning got louder and soon it was difficult to tell if it was Rory’s sounds or the cows mooing in the next paddock. Sophie had finally broken through and Rory’s closed her legs tightly as she released. She pulled Sophie up and cuddled her as her tremors died off.

They tidied themselves up and headed towards the rig when Rory stopped. Sophie faced her and saw for the first time what she thought was fear.

“Rory”

Rory grabbed Sophie’s face and kissed her passionately, snatching at her lips. She backed off and looked away awkwardly

Sophie rubbed her chest affectionately “hey its ok, cmon it will be 5am soon” she clicked her tongue making Rory laugh.

Sophie was just about to hop the fence when Rory grabbed her “don’t touch that”

Sophie jumped back. Rory pointed “its electrical, to keep the cows from wandering. You touch that and good bye Sophie”

Rory helped her carefully over the fence and she stepped over losing her footing. She fell back and touched the fence. She started to shake and cry louder and louder

Sophie became hysterical “RORY let go, please please” she started to cry

Rory released in surprised at how upset Sophie had become.

Sophie grabbed Rory “Rory are you ok, we should get you help” stuttered Sophie

“hey its ok, I was just being silly. The electrical fence on the inside I was just messing with you”

Sophie said nothing just stared at Rory. “hey come on, and anyway if you do touch it, you only get a little jolt.”

“So you thought it would be fun to scare the shits out of me then” growled Sophie

Rory laughed “it was only a joke, lighten up”

Sophie didn’t lighten up inside she slapped Rory in the arm “you fucking scared the living daylights out of me. I didn’t know what to do, I thought you were going to die and you think it’s a big fucking joke”

Rory concerned about Sophie’s distressed of the incident “hey hey I’m sorry I didn’t mean to upset you” Rory tried to put her arms around to comfort Sophie but she was fended off.

“you fucking horrible bitch” Sophie’s voice breaking up

Rory went to comfort her again but doubled over and fell to her knees by a punch delivered by Sophie. Sophie ran off and Rory could hear the door to her rig slam shut.

Rory eventually got to her feet trying to get her breath. She rubbed her stomach and was surprised at the fight she got.

Rory had been driving for 2 hours and Sophie not said a word, or even look at her. There was more traffic on the road as Rory moved towards the large city.

“Sophie please I’m sorry, I’ve said it like a thousand times. Will you please talk to me, say something or at least talk to the dash-hounds” half joked Rory but got no response.

Rory pulled off the road and shut the rig off and faced Sophie “Sophie cmon”

“Thought you had a deadline” growled Sophie

Rory shrugged “that’s not important at the moment. I’m not going anywhere until we settle this.”

Sophie faced Rory her eyes puffy “I was so god damn scared Rory, I didn’t know what. God I was more scared last night than when those fuck heads took me.”

Rory listened feeling worse with each laboured breath Sophie took “Why did you do it, why did you feel you needed to scare me like that.”

Rory swallowed “I dunno” she whined “cause I’m an arse, I didn’t realise you would take it so seriously.”

Sophie started to cry and Rory grabbed her. Sophie pushed Rory then changed her mind and fell into Rory’s arms. Rory held her and kissed her neck. “I am such an arse, I’m so sorry Sophie”

Rory wiped Sophie tears away and went to kiss when the moment was disturbed by a phone. Rory stopped and cursed under her breath. They were now in phone range, but she didn’t want to answer it.

Sophie went to grab it from the dash when Rory grabbed her hand “just let it ring”

Sophie looked at Rory’s sadden eyes “its her….isn’t it…..Cheryl”

Rory shrugged “probably”

"you should answer it” hands her the phone and returns to her side of the truck.

Rory answered and only briefly talked before driving off in silence.

Rory pulled up at a depot turned off the truck. “it’s the end of the line Sophie” said Rory in a small voice.

“is it” said Sophie quietly

Rory looked over and nodded, the strain and tiredness showed through. Sophie leaned over and kissed Rory on the cheek.

“thanks Rory, and I do forgive you” Sophie jumps from the truck with her bag and walks off.

Rory gets out “wait”

Sophie faces and Rory walks over and hands her some money

“Rory no…I can’t”

“please at least I know you will get a good feed and a nice place for a night or two.” Pushes the cash into her pocket. “also this” and hands over the brindle bouncing head dog.

“I’ve grown attached to Nero, you look after Max” Rory bit her lip to stop it quivering.

Sophie hugged Rory who didn’t want to let her go. “bye Rory and thanks”

Rory walks through the door to her place and into the kitchen. She was greeted by her girlfriend who gave her a kiss.

“well hello stranger, welcome home” Kisses Rory on the lips

“yeh”

“what the matter you don’t look happy” said Cheryl

“just tired, going to take a long bath.”

Next morning Rory was up eating breakfast while reading the paper. Cheryl walked out and poured some coffee. “hun what’s the matter”

Rory didn’t look up “nothing…why”

“well..its just usually when you come home” half laughed Cheryl “well usually we're up half the night making love”

Rory looked up and shrugged “Like I said I was tired.” Her attention diverted when Cheryl phone began buzzing on the counter.

Cheryl looked down and frowned.

“answer it” said Rory flatly

Cheryl picked it up and moved outside. Rory scoffed knowing it was probably one of her flings. Cheryl returned and sat next to her girlfriend.

“so when’s the next Rory express taking off”

Rory looked up in surprise “you want me gone already” she growled

Cheryl eyes surprised by Rory’s tone “no honey…. I didn’t mean that”

“whatever” growled Rory

“Rory what the hell has gotten into you. You’re never this cranky” the pending fight was broken by knock at the front door.

“I’ll get it” Cheryl walks off

Rory smacks the bench with her hand in frustration.

“Rory” started Cheryl

Rory looks up “what”

“there a young girl at the door, she said”

“hey Rory” came a cheerful voice from behind Cheryl

Rory froze and Cheryl turned around “I asked you to wait at the door”

Sophie smiled “what you forgotten me already, shame on you and after everything we’ve been through.”

Rory swallowed and shook her head.

“Rory who is this girl” said Cheryl in a high pitch tone

Rory still stunned “ummmm” staring in disbelief at Sophie

“I’m Sophie, I hitched a ride with the Rory express” winked at Rory which wasn’t missed by Cheryl.

“fuck sake Rory will you say something” demanded Cheryl

“well, um she needed a lift” stuttered Rory

“you never pick up hitch-hikers you promised” whined Cheryl

“well, yeh its just she was in a bit of trouble” feeling herself getting deeper into dilemma

Sophie watches in amusement of Rory handling the situation. Rory glared at Sophie who now realised it was payback for the electrical fence prank.

“Sophie I think you should go” said Rory serious tone

“you heard her kid, out” pushed Cheryl

“you can’t tell me after 5 nights together that its over, come on I maybe young but I’m not stupid”

Rory went quiet again

“what is she talking about” demanded Cheryl

Sophie faced Cheryl “sex... every night... actually no it was every morning, 5 am sharp, right Rory. Who could have thought sex at 5am could be so invigorating for the day.”

“huh, sex” Cheryl glares at Rory

Rory backed away and put hand through her hair

“Sophie” pleads Rory

“I know and I still owe you for that damn clock I broke too” laughs Sophie

Cheryl exploded “you cheated on me, you fucking bitch. I stay at home worrying and you are cheating on me with a teenager.”

“I’m 21 next week” announced Sophie

Cheryl faces Sophie “I don’t fucking care you will get from my house now”

“oh come off it, if cheating was an Olympic sport you’d win the gold medal” scoffs Sophie

Rory tried to hold back a grin as Sophie berated Cheryl

“what” said Cheryl

“there wasn’t one person last week that had a nice word to say about you” Sophie faces Rory again. “ and Rory you are just the best , you don’t need to put up with being treated like that by her…” points to Cheryl

“get her out now Rory, I want her out” screams Cheryl

Rory didn’t move just stared at Sophie. Sophie stepped forward and pulled out the brindle bouncing head dog.

“Max misses Nero” said Sophie “I know it was only 1 night, but he whimpered all night for you”

Rory looked at the dog and touched his head “yeh Nero was the same.”

“what the fuck, get out or I’ll call the cops.” Yelled Cheryl

Sophie looked back at Cheryl and clicked her tongue in disapproval and Rory could no longer hold back a laugh.

“pack your bags” said Rory looking at Sophie and paused

Cheryl gloated “she told you girl, git going”

Sophie waited on the pause and looked at Cheryl. “I think she was referring to you” said Sophie with confidence

Cheryl looked at Rory who was now looking at her. “I want you out Cheryl, I’ve had enough.. Leave my house.”

“you’re not serious” whines Cheryl

Sophie looks at Rory’s frown and faces Cheryl "yep she is, that’s the look you get if you keep her waiting when she has a schedule to keep.”

Rory and Sophie look at each other saying nothing until they hear the slamming of the front door.

Rory breathed “oh my god, I can’t believe,... I just threw my girlfriend out.” Panics Rory as it all hits

Sophie sits up on the bench and pat Max “Rory”

Rory walks over and stands in front of Sophie “yeh”

“I love you”

Rory smirks “after 5 nights” says in disbelief

“no second night together, when you wouldn’t have sex with me.” She looks at Rory “and I know you wanted to.”

Rory blushed

you said you did everything out of the kindness of your heart. That’s when I fell for you, I knew you were special and I know you're the one for me.”

“ok…” Rory didn’t know what to say

Sophie wrapped arms around Rory, “any way just cos it took you until our last night together to figure out you loved me.”

“How did...” started Rory

Sophie laughed “that night in the paddock you never kissed me like that before, I saw the fear when you realized that you felt more for me.”

Rory shrugged and leaned in to kiss Sophie. Sophie resisted playfully but eventually gave in and kissed Rory with all she could deliver. Rory broke and nibbled at her neck and kissed her shoulder while her hands slowly rubbed over Sophie’s body.

Sophie moaned and held Rory’s head to her “Rory…. Can we” stuttered Sophie

Rory drifted her lips across Sophie, her tongue flicking as she nibbled Sophie’s chin

“hmm can we what Soph” Rory still lightly touching Sophie knowing she craved more

“can we pretend its 5 am” snatched kiss from Rory

Rory smiled and lifted her up heading off to the bedroom “sweetie from now on every hour can be 5 am”

The end