Time Warp: Older Women (Parker)

[Jacelynn Heron]

Set 2011

Age was but a number to Jacelynn. Younger, older it didn't matter really. She liked who she liked and as long as it was legal, she slept with who she slept with. Though the past month or so, she had sort of given up on sleeping around. It might have had to do with the fact that she was sick of her mother constantly calling her a whore, or it could have even been the guy she was sort of falling for. But don't tell her that last part because Jacelynn was not a relationship kind of girl. In fact she strictly only kept with someone if she had the freedom to date others as well. It wasn't like she acted upon that freedom, but it kept her from freaking out over commitment.

She had to admit though, Parker was a cute one and he was soft-spoken which she appreciated due to her ability. Honestly she wasn't sure where it was going, but it was fun while it was happening. The cutesy stuff was something she hadn't been used to before this, but she was slowly starting to enjoy it. The hand-holding, the hugging, even the lip-locking. She had always been the kind of girl that preferred to not kiss on the mouth because it made things too personal. Though that made her sound like a hooker when in reality she just was terrified of commitment and all of the messy details that went into it.

Jace was keeping all of that to herself when she was with him though. Instead she acted like any girl should whens he casually dated someone. She flirted, she teased, but she also gave into him a bit. It was a struggle trying to be as sweet and calm about the whole thing because the longer they were together the more she was worried she would grow attached or worse that he would. It wasn't that she didn't like him or that she planned on breaking things off, but she didn't want to hurt him if for some reason she got too freaked out to handle it all. This all had been swirling around in her mind over the few days it had been since she'd seen him and it was driving her mad.

So naturally she told him she wanted to see him, she just left out all of the reasons why and left it at 'I miss you.' It wasn't like she had been lying, it really was why she wanted to see him. Jace figured that when she saw him, all of those thoughts would just up and disappear. She sat at the edge of the water in a frilly black skirt and a neon green strapless top. Her feet were bare as she slid them into the water, happy that it was warm enough to soothe her while she waited for him.

[Parker Matthews]

Parker had never been the kind of guy who'd ever think he'd settle down. Not that he had or anything, but still. He had never been the guy to date just one girl at the time, and he had liked it that way. But after Jace, he had somehow calmed down, and he didn't know if he liked it or not. It was unsettling, but they way she smiled at him, the way her voice sounded and the way she always made him laugh - it was slowly drawing him in.

He'd never admit to it of course. She didn't want them to be anything formal, and he had agreed to that when they first started dating. He had been fine with it, heck he had even liked it. But now? Now he was walking around terrified that it would all come to an end. He knew that it would someday, of course he did, but that didn't mean he wanted it to. But he'd never tell her that, or even let her see it. He didn't want to hurt her with his own foolish behavior. It wasn't her problem if he was starting to fall for this beautiful blonde with an even more beautiful personality. It was his problem, and his alone.

He had enjoyed this month so much, mostly because Jace had managed to drive him out of his shell and into being more open towards the world. That was probably the worst thing of it all, the effect she had on him. She made him so much better. Hell, it was almost as if she had turned his life upside down and he had let her, like a puppy on a leash he had let her string him along.

He knew something was up, even if she didn't say anything. Since when did she miss him? Since when did they have such private moments at the pond? It annoyed him more than anything that he couldn't figure out exactly what was up, but like a good boy he didn't ask any questions and agreed to meet with her.

She was looking as beautiful as ever in the beams of the sun. It was almost breathtaking. But he wasn't going to let her see the feelings she welled up in his once so cold heart. He stepped towards her, but kept enough of a distance so she wouldn't be able to touch him, kiss him or hug him. Just in case. Maybe he was paranoid, maybe he wasn't. ''Hey.'', he said with a smile and a quick wave, not quite sure where to put his hands - or his eyes. So he just ended up with his gaze on the ground where he was kicking a rock with his foot. Don't let it show.

[Jacelynn Heron]

Wandering minds were what killed things. Curiosity killed the cat. Over-thinking killed the relationship. Same thing really. She wasn't going to let things end between them though, not now at least, when she was enjoying her time with him so much. Her mind could go off in its own little world when she was alone, but when she was with him, he was all she focused on. This cute, funny guy that had one point been so reserved and cold. She didn't know what it was that had changed, but she was glad he felt more comfortable with her.

The footsteps always gave people away when they were around her because she could hear them from so far away. Her eyes traveled up from the water and rested on him. Jace had a thing for strong jaws and high cheek-bones, something like a weakness. She also had started adoring how soft his hair was to slide her fingers through and the amount of muscle she could feel through the fabric of his shirt. Over all, he was a good-looking guy that would never have trouble landing a girl if something were to happen between them.

He walked a little closer, but stopped just out of her reach. As unusual as it was, she tried not to let it bother her. She wasn't a clingy girl that constantly needed him right beside her after all. Distance made the heart grow fonder right? Not that she wanted that necessarily, but either way it was true, even she knew that. The time away from him had caused her to miss his presence and here he was, still keeping his space.

Jace offered him a smile as he gave a slight wave. It was weird, he'd never really been awkward around her before and she didn't understand why he was now. She figured she might as well be the one to do something seeing as how typically she didn't initiate any form of physical contact that would be deemed too intimate. She stood from the grass, and brushed off her skirt before taking a step closer to him and shifting her weight to one foot as she crossed her arms. "So what is this? No hug or anything? I'm hurt, Park," She smiled wider but gave him an expectant look. Why was he acting so weird?

[Parker Matthews]

He looked up as she stood up, not even able to keep the silly smile off his face. He shook his head and let out a chuckle before stepping forward and wrapped his arms around her. It was hard holding back like this, because all he wanted when he was around her was to hold her like this and kiss her like that. He pulled away, but it didn't take him long to wrap his arm around her shoulder. ''How are you?'', he asked with a grin and placed a kiss on her cheek.

If there was anything he'd ever do, he'd keep her completely oblivious to the feelings that were brewing inside of him. The constant paranoia, and the constant fear of losing her. She didn't need that added onto what she already had on her plate. Hell, he was lucky it had lasted as long as it had, right? He wasn't this guy, and he wasn't going to be either. She wanted a commitment free ''relationship'', and if that made her happy, it was more than enough.

He let his arm drop to her back and turned to look out over the water with a smile on his lips. ''It's beautiful. Almost as beautiful as you.'', he said with a dramatic tone and stuck his tongue out at her. He could be goofy. Goofy was good. Right? He stuck his free hand out and played with her hair, letting her locks run through his fingers with a smile. Man, whoever she ended up marrying would be such a lucky guy. That much was for sure. She was incredible beautiful, had a good personality and she was unique.

''What's with the sudden romantic attitude?'', he asked and chuckled. ''I mean, this place is just wow. And you're just...'', his voice trailed away as his eyes locked with hers.

[Jacelynn Heron]

He closed the distance between them and wrapped his arms around her. Automatically she wrapped her arms around him and hugged him back. It really did feel nice being hugged and having that close proximity to someone. She knew that was kind of a package deal when dating someone for real and the thought was appealing, but she just couldn’t find it in herself to allow for it to happen. It was too much stress and she was not one who enjoyed stressing. “I’m great! How are you, my little hottie?” She smirked at him.

Jace rested her cheek against his shoulder as they both looked towards the little pond with all the cute little koi fish. It really was gorgeous around this time of the year. His dramatic tone caused her to laugh and she poked at his stomach, “You’d be perfect in a chick flick with that line.” But it was cute and the way he stuck his tongue out, flat out adorable. He played with her hair and she found herself poking his cheek out of sheer entertainment. Yeah, she was easily amused, so what? Her fingers traveled to his lips and she traced his lower one gently.

His question snapped her out of her little dream world and she looked up into his eyes rather than at his lips. “Well I told you, I missed you and when I got to thinking about you I wanted to just hog you all to myself. Figured this place was quiet and secluded enough,” She too trailed off and just looked into his eyes, getting lost in the darkness of them. Tell me again, why she didn’t want a serious relationship?

Jace breached the distance and for once in her life decided to initiate intimate contact with him. She let her lips brush against his and her hands gripped the bottom of his shirt, tugging him closer.

[Parker Matthews]

''Oh you know, being hot.'', he said with a wink. He didn't exactly like being called 'little', but he wasn't about to make a fuzz about it either. Hell, if it made her happy, then she could call him anything she wanted. It was no wonder she strung him around so easily, since he couldn't say no to anything she suggested or wanted from him. She was too adorable to resist, everything about her was.

He leaned his head against hers when she put her cheek on his shoulder. He really liked this. Feeling so close to her. He let out a chuckle as she poked his stomach and grabbed her hand. He pulled it up to his lips and kissed it. ''Oh yeah? Maybe I should try out acting then.'' He let his mind wander again. He could only imagine how it would be having all of her. Her heart, her mind, everything. Luckily, she poked his cheek and sent him crashing back to this planet. Letting himself think and feel like that would only lead him to getting hurt. But man, the way it felt when she touched him, even the caressing, even as small as it was, it was nearly enough to drive him completely mad.

Jace's reply mad him happy. Probably happier than what he should have let himself be, but happy was good. And he'd take as much of it as he could. ''I missed you too.'', he said and chuckled. ''And this is perfect.'' He looked into those beautiful blue eyes of hers, drifting back into the world of daydreaming.

The suddent touch almost made him flinch. It was unsual of her, but he didn't mind. Far from it. He let himself be tugged closer, and he moved his hand to the back of her neck, kissing her back. It ignited some hope, a hope for this to be serious. For her to be serious about it, and not being one of her games, or just one of those other guys. It was too much to hope for, even he knew that, but for now he was going to enjoy the moment and let himself for once hope.

As their lips pulled back, he let out a slight chuckle and looked down. A faint hint of reddness was showing on his cheeks, which only made his smile widen. ''Wow.'', he whispered.

[Jacelynn Heron]

Jacelynn laughed and rolled her eyes playfully, “You’re so cute. And modest too of course.” She hadn’t really meant to say little, it was just a force of habit. She didn’t see that much of a problem with it anyway, it wasn’t like she called his manhood little her something. At least there was that. If she’d known it was a problem though might have busted on him more about it, but then again, maybe she’d actually be a nice person and try not to hurt his ego.

The closeness was kind of strange, comfortable, but strange. She didn’t do closeness very often. But she was going with it because she wanted to see if it was possible. Jace nodded and closed her eyes as she wrapped her free arm around his waist. She wondered herself what it would be like to let someone in, to let someone fully know her about everything and wasn’t afraid to do stuff like this. She wasn’t helping her mind much when she started tracing her finger across his lips because it only made her want to kiss him more. She didn’t need to torture herself like this, yet she did it anyway because she was testing herself. Maybe she could be a relationship kind of girl?

As her hands tangled in the bottom of his shirt, she could feel his abdomen beneath it and she could gladly admit that he had a killer body. That wasn’t what she should be focusing on though because this wasn’t just a one-nighter, especially if she was trying to be a relationship girl. She was really trying to be that girl. The girl that could allow herself to fall for someone head over heels, but it was still going to take a few more tries than just this little romantic evening. It was all just a matter of pushing her limits.

Jace noticed the way his face burned beneath her touch and she stroked his hair as he looked down. His whispered word made her laugh and she nuzzled his cheek, “I’ve been waiting to do that for a while, figured today would be a good time to try it out.” Gosh what was going on with her?