The Smell of the Rain and the Look of Confusion (998 hits)
Category: RomanceRating: 1.75 on 24 reviews (Rate this item) (V)
Submitted by Brittany (View user info) at 2005-02-15 01:08:23 EST
I met you last Saturday in the black of the night. The rain fell lightly, creating the familiar smell of worms and blacktop. The orange lights illuminated my body in the parking lot, and I watched you walk towards me. You were tall, and your brown eyes connected with mine from 30 feet away. Your black leather jacket matched mine, and your strut was so convincing. Kissing me romantically on the cheek, you said hello. I gave a small smile, and looked back up into your eyes. I've always been shy, but almost immediately, I felt comfortable in your presence.
Instead of heading inside the restaurant where we met, you offered to take me to the nicest place in town. We stood awkwardly in the lobby while we waited for a table, but once we sat down, the night began. You ordered lobster tail and wine while I enjoyed my linguine and iced tea. I knew your wallet was overflowing; I don't think you knew that I didn't care. You told me funny stories, and I giggled like the young girl that I am. I told you about my dreams, and you listened to my naiveté like the businessman that you are. I felt like the youngest woman alive; I knew I was beautiful, intelligent, sexy, and desirable, but I still had this nagging feeling that I would never measure up to you. You've been all around the world dozens of times for business and pleasure, while I've never left the continental United States. You were last in a passionate and loving four-year relationship, and I've had childish 6-month boyfriends. But somehow, we connected. Our eyes locked and for more than a few seconds, I couldn't turn away. Our conversations lasted well longer than most of the other patrons. We flirted good-naturedly. You told me things that no one tells one another on a first date. I knew this was really, honestly, finally happening.
We left the restaurant and drove away into the cold night. Our arms bumped against one another on the armrest. You drove like you owned the road. I watched you in awe, and listened to you tell me where you were on September 11th. I listened to how you were in Germany on business when your secretary interrupted you during a meeting. You told her not now, you were busy. She said that a plane had hit one of the Twin Towers. You told her to stop fucking with you, that this was important business. She told you she was leaving the building in the next 5 minutes to go back to her hotel and watch CNN. You left the meeting soon immediately, and watched the second plane crash from the bed of your room. You called your hysterical girlfriend from London and told her that you were doing everything you could to get to her as soon as possible. You fought with your travel agent, you screamed at your boss, and you finally made it home.
I wanted you to fight for me. As I watched you tell the story, your animated eyes stared at mine for as long as possible while you drove us back to where we met, and your lips expelled every shocking word from your mouth. Your fist slammed the steering wheel; your breaths and words came faster. Your power amazed me; it impressed me, and it turned me on.
We sped into the parking lot, and you parked the car. I wanted you to kiss me, but I couldn't just sit there and wait like a nervous teenage girl. I said thank you, and looked into your eyes for just a second. I think I saw the confusion; the wonder. Maybe I couldn't handle your career and fast-paced nature. Maybe you couldn't handle my youth and inexperience. For a split second, I contemplated grabbing your face and drawing you in. But I couldn't. I jumped out of the car and walked to my own.
User Reviews
Submitted by ruthless (user info) at 2005-06-29 15:04:22 EDT (#)
Ranking: 2
I like this.
Submitted by HenryV1598 (user info) at 2005-05-02 17:04:22 EDT (#)
Ranking: 2
I forgot how good this post was. Hey, Brittany, write some more will ya?
Submitted by BrittInToledo (user info) at 2005-05-02 16:19:50 EDT (#)
Ranking: 0
um, no, but I do have a thing for Tom.
Submitted by knucklesnelson (user info) at 2005-05-02 08:11:50 EDT (#)
Ranking: 2
This isnt Tom Sorrells female alter is it?
Submitted by Soley_Trinity (user info) at 2005-03-04 04:33:00 EST (#)
Ranking: 2
No Comment
Submitted by phuzzygish (user info) at 2005-03-04 04:31:53 EST (#)
Ranking: 2
Goodness gracious me. Welcome to Ubersite lass, carry on like this, and you'll do well here. Like Mike said, best first post in a LONG time.
Submitted by ThineJericho (user info) at 2005-03-04 04:26:03 EST (#)
Ranking: 1
Not bad.
Submitted by daveybwoy (user info) at 2005-03-04 04:15:56 EST (#)
Ranking: 2
if it wasnt for Banga, i would have missed this
Submitted by Banga3386 (user info) at 2005-03-04 02:36:27 EST (#)
Ranking: 2
Very nice, I can't wait to read more.
Banga
Submitted by thecaes (user info) at 2005-02-15 23:45:35 EST (#)
Ranking: 2
Well done. Girly, you can write.
Submitted by wanderingsharps (user info) at 2005-02-15 16:52:45 EST (#)
Ranking: 1
well written.
keep writing.
remember- you don't have to show your ta-tas to
anyone unless you want.
uber:ta-ta showing is encouraged, but optional
(trust me though, once you get wired to the hits, you'll be digging
up your dead grandma and posting her tat-tas....hell, I gotta go, that will
be worth 500 at least...)
Submitted by HenryV1598 (user info) at 2005-02-15 12:34:00 EST (#)
Ranking: 2
Is it me, or is Schlongy an asshat?
+2 to help make up for Schlongy's grand mal asshattedness.
Submitted by funk_boy (user info) at 2005-02-15 12:14:36 EST (#)
Ranking: 2
tres bon
Submitted by Shlongy (user info) at 2005-02-15 12:09:27 EST (#)
Ranking: -1
You sound really stupid here, if this has even a hint of truthfulness in it.
But you write well.
Good luck on your future posts.
Now, show me your tatas.
Submitted by Chinaski (user info) at 2005-02-15 11:45:07 EST (#)
Ranking: 2
I like the smell of that business man's burdgeoning angina.
Submitted by DeathJester (user info) at 2005-02-15 09:24:28 EST (#)
Ranking: 2
The smell of rain is my favourite scent.
Yes, even better than bajiner.
Submitted by Pentameter (user info) at 2005-02-15 08:52:24 EST (#)
Ranking: 2
Beautiful.
Submitted by mikethescottish (user info) at 2005-02-15 07:52:44 EST (#)
Ranking: 2
Best first post in quite a while.
Submitted by HenryV1598 (user info) at 2005-02-15 07:12:09 EST (#)
Ranking: 2
No Comment
Submitted by Stin (user info) at 2005-02-15 04:00:52 EST (#)
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No Comment
Submitted by The_Wizard (user info) at 2005-02-15 03:19:33 EST (#)
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No Comment
Submitted by ellsmall (user info) at 2005-02-15 02:05:05 EST (#)
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Nice
Submitted by bush_for_god (user info) at 2005-02-15 01:26:58 EST (#)
Ranking: 2
what he said
Submitted by FunnyAsCancer (user info) at 2005-02-15 01:22:45 EST (#)
Ranking: 2
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