Post by Kourtni on Feb 22, 2009 16:38:17 GMT -5
Chapter 5:
“She wants to wear my shirt to bed, and she wants to make every stray a pet.” - Dierks Bentley “Feel That Fire”.
Just a short week ago I left my life at the White House, packed my bags, and went out on the road with Teddy. So far things had been great. We’d gone to three different states, currently visiting the third state...Tennessee. Teddy had a show tomorrow, so tonight we were going to go out on a date for the first time in a while. Ted was doing a great job about keeping his plans a secret. All he’d told me was to wear my favorite jeans and cute top.
“How’s it coming in there?” Teddy asked, knocking on the bathroom door, as I stood inside, digging through my clothes, trying to find the perfect top.
“It’s coming along. I’ve got my jeans picked out, but I don’t know which top to wear. I love them all, so it’s hard to choose,” I sighed, sitting down on the bathroom floor, opening the door slightly so Teddy could look inside at the mess I’d created on the bathroom floor. “Can you help me decide?”
“I mean, I’m not the most fashionable guy, but I guess I could give it a try. Why don’t you try some of your favorites on, and I’ll just pick my favorite out of those?”
“Good thinking...I’m glad I’ve got a smart one this time.”
Teddy laughed as shut the door and plopped down on one of the beds in our hotel room. Yes, we got a room with two beds. Everyone was laughing at us, considering we were a couple and all, but the two of us agreed it would just be best...we each liked our own space.
“Okay, are you ready? I’ve got the first top on,” I called out to Teddy, a quick ‘yes’ coming back from Teddy. “So...what do you think of this one?” I asked him as I walked out and modeled the first top, a black and charcoal pleated top from Forever 21.
“I love that. It looks great on you,” he responded.
“You really think so? I just bought it the other day when you and the guys were in rehearsal.”
“So that’s what you do when we’re rehearsing and I can’t find you?”
“Well, I mean...of course,” I giggled. “Okay, next top!”
My next couple of tops were all from Forever 21. Teddy said the same things about each of them...that they looked great on me. So finally I decided to throw him a curveball and walk out in one of my favorite dresses.
“What about this?” I asked, walking out of the bathroom again. This time I was sporting a strapless black and turquoise plaid dress.
“That’s my favorite...hands down. There’s just something about it that makes you look, wow. You look gorgeous,” Teddy answered.
“Then this is the dress I shall wear. Do you have something that’ll match?”
“I think I have a shirt that’s close to those same colors.”
“Aw! That’ll be cute! I’d love for us to match!”
“If you say so,” Teddy laughed.
“How much longer do we have until we’re supposed to leave?”
“About an hour; I think you’ve got plenty of time to get ready.”
“Good. I’ll be out in a few,” I said as I ran back into the bathroom.
******
My hour of getting ready quickly flew by, and now Teddy and I were headed out for our night on the town. As we got into our car, a black Chevy Tahoe, Teddy told me we were going to go to dinner first. That was about the only plan for tonight that he’d revealed to me.
“You can’t even tell me where we’re eating?” I begged as I squeezed Teddy’s arm tightly.
“We’re almost there. You don’t have to wait much longer. I promise,” Teddy said, turning his head and looking down at me. “Has anyone ever told you that your eyes are amazing and beautiful?”
“I do believe you’re the first. What a lucky guy you are,” I smiled.
“I know. I’m lucky I’ve got a great girl like you. I never thought I’d find someone like you.”
“Aw, you’re so sweet,” I giggled as I wrapped my arms around Teddy’s waist, just as the car was coming to a stop.
“Here we are Mr. Geiger,” the driver said as he hopped out to open the driver’s side back seat door.
“Hard Rock Café is where we’re having dinner. It’s not too low-key, but it isn’t too fancy either. Is this okay with you?” Teddy asked, looking at me, as he helped me out of the Tahoe...making sure none of the waiting paparazzi got a picture up my dress.
“Thanks babe,” I giggled. “And this is perfect. I love Hard Rock.”
“Then let’s get in there, eat our dinner, and get to our final destination of the night.”
“Let’s do it.”
******
Dinner with Teddy was quite interesting. We had a few people come up to him and ask for autographs or pictures. Some of the girls that came up even asked me if it was okay. I thought it was cute that they were asking for my permission. Then there were others who just came up and acted all snobby and snotty. Those were the ones I felt like pushing off a cliff.
“So, that was fun...right?” Teddy joked as we sat in the backseat of the Tahoe, driving to our next and final destination of the night.
“Oh yeah, a blast,” I sarcastically said.
“Just a heads up, you’re going to want to leave your purse in the car at the next place. You’ll want to take out your camera though.”
“Okay.”
“You should be excited though. It’s going to be fun.”
“I’ll decide that when we get there,” I smiled.
“Oh yeah, there’s one more part to this little plan...you’re going to be blindfolded from now until we get to the place.”
“You really want this to be a secret, don’t you?”
“I really do. I took a long time getting this set up. I wanted to do something special for you, something you’d remember for the rest of your life...whether you’re with me or with someone else.”
“Aw, I don’t even know what it is yet and I already like it,” I smiled as Teddy pulled a black blindfold out of his pockets, carefully putting it around my eyes.
“Trust me when I say you’re going to freak when we get there.”
******
Not even ten minutes later, the car came to a stop. I could feel Teddy grab my hand and help me out of the car. Before I was all the way out of the car I jerked my hand away from his.
“Baby, I forgot my camera. Can you grab it out of my purse?” I asked Teddy, who responded yes, and began digging through my purse for my camera.
“Got it,” he told me before grabbing hold of my hand again. “Okay, we’re going to be walking for a few minutes, so just keep hold of my hand.”
“Trust me, I’m not letting go of your hand until this blindfold is taken off of my eyes.”
For the next couple of minutes Teddy and I just kept walking, carrying on a small conversation just to calm my nerves. Then we stopped momentarily, long enough to open a door and walk inside somewhere.
“Why is it echoing so badly in here?” I asked Teddy.
“Okay, take off your blindfold,” Teddy instructed me as he let go of my hand.
I untied my blindfold and pulled it away from my eyes. When I saw what was before me, my mouth hit the floor. Teddy had indeed given me one of the best surprises of my life.
“You must be Kourtni,” the man standing before me spoke.
“I...I think so,” I chuckled. “Wow. I can’t believe it’s you. I LOVE your music. You’re amazing.”
“That means a lot, thanks! So, what’s your favorite song?”
“Your new one...Feel that Fire; I don’t know what it is, but I just love it,” I told Dierks...yes, Dierks Bentley!
“I’ll make sure to give you a special shout out during that one then,” he said with a smile as his wife and baby girl came up behind him.
“She is such an adorable little baby. If you guys ever need someone to sit for her, just call me,” I laughed.
“We’ll definitely need someone soon,” Dierks’s wife, Cassidy, said.
“Well, your seats are roped off, and security guards are around them just so no one else will take your seats. Teddy, just let me know if there’s anything else I can do for you guys.”
“Thanks again Dierks,” Teddy smiled.
******
Midway through the concert, and it was time for Dierks to sing my favorite song. Before he and the band started playing it, he gave a little speech, and at the end of his speech he said “This one goes out to my good friend Teddy and his girlfriend, Kourtni. Hope you like it!”
She wants her nails painted black
She wants the toy in the Crackerjack
She wants to ride the bull at the rodeo
She wants to wear my shirt to bed
She wants to make every stray a pet
And drive around in my truck with no place to go
But she needs to feel that fire
The one that lets her know for sure
She’s everything I want and more
Her real desire is to know I’d walk
Alone out on the wire
To make her feel that fire
I still wasn’t able to grasp the fact that Dierks was dedicating this song to us. All I could do was squeeze Teddy’s hand tightly and look up at Dierks and smile.
“Are you having fun?” Teddy said in my ear as he stood behind me, wrapping his arms around my waist.
“Of course!” I smiled, looking up at him.
******
Unfortunately, for me, Dierks’s concert came to an end. Teddy and I were whisked back off to our nice, swanky hotel. When we walked into the hotel, Teddy’s band was seated all throughout the lobby. Having all of their eyes on me made me feel a little awkward.
“Did you two have fun?” one of the guys asked.
“Yeah...tonight was a blast,” I said as Teddy quickly pulled me towards the elevator.
“And it’s only going to get better,” Teddy said as he looked at me with a smile just as we were stepping in the elevator and heading up to our floor.
“What’s that supposed to mean?”
“Here’s a little preview,” Teddy said as he stood in front of me, spread his legs, placed his hands above my head, all while leaning in for one of the best kisses, ever. “Like where I’m going with that?”
“Mhmm. I sure do,” I smiled as the elevator doors slid open when we reached our floor.
Nothing was said until the two of us got inside our hotel room. Once we were inside, I immediately went to my suitcase and began searching for some pajamas.
“I’m going to get a quick shower, okay?” Teddy spoke up.
“Sure thing, but leave the door unlocked. I may need to come in and use the bathroom or something.”
“Okay...will do.”
Just as Teddy shut the bathroom door, I got an idea.
I went over to Teddy’s bag and dug through his things until I came across a t-shirt that I figured would fit me. I unzipped my dress, slipped it off, changed into my regular bra, and slid his t-shirt on. When I spun around to grab some shorts out of my bag, I noticed standing there in front of me...jaw practically on the floor.
“I am assuming you enjoyed the show,” I giggled.
“I...wow. I’ve told you that you’re beautiful, but d**n. You’re really gorgeous. Your body is bangin’, babe.”
“Yours would look a whole lot better if you took off that shirt.”
“Who said you could wear my shirt?”
“I could always take it off,” I taunted him as I tugged at the ends of the t-shirt.
“As much as I’d love for you to take it off, you’d better keep it on. It’s a little chilly.”
“If you insist, I’ll keep it on. Are you almost ready for bed? All I have left to do is find some shorts and then brush my teeth.”
“Yeah; I’m just going to go to bed with my hair wet. I don’t feel like drying it right now. Tonight’s been really tiring for me.”
“Same for me,” I said as I snatched up a pair of my Sofee shorts, tooth brush, and tooth paste before heading into the bathroom.
I walked out of the bathroom, flicked the lights off, and went to drop my things in my bag before I got in the bed. I looked over at Teddy’s bed and found him, eyes closed, laying like a precious angel. He was so cute that I just had to slide in bed next to him.
“What are you doing Kourt?” he asked, opening his eyes slightly, rolling over on his side.
“I’m going to sleep with you tonight. I need to cuddle with someone. Since you’re the only thing in the room, I figured I’d settle for you. Hope you don’t mind,” I giggled softly, kissing the tip of Teddy’s nose.
“You sure?”
“It’s not like anyone’s going to find out. besides, my mom and dad have already practically disowned me. I haven’t spoken to them in forever. Plus, we’re not going to DO anything but cuddle.”
“I’m just checking...being safe...looking out for you.”
“Thanks, but I’m a big girl. I think I can handle laying in the bed with my boyfriend,” I smiled before rolling over and closing my eyes.
******
Outfits:
Teddy's-
www.polyvore.com/guy/set?id=6750566
Kourtni's-
www.polyvore.com/night_out/set?id=6750537
“She wants to wear my shirt to bed, and she wants to make every stray a pet.” - Dierks Bentley “Feel That Fire”.
Just a short week ago I left my life at the White House, packed my bags, and went out on the road with Teddy. So far things had been great. We’d gone to three different states, currently visiting the third state...Tennessee. Teddy had a show tomorrow, so tonight we were going to go out on a date for the first time in a while. Ted was doing a great job about keeping his plans a secret. All he’d told me was to wear my favorite jeans and cute top.
“How’s it coming in there?” Teddy asked, knocking on the bathroom door, as I stood inside, digging through my clothes, trying to find the perfect top.
“It’s coming along. I’ve got my jeans picked out, but I don’t know which top to wear. I love them all, so it’s hard to choose,” I sighed, sitting down on the bathroom floor, opening the door slightly so Teddy could look inside at the mess I’d created on the bathroom floor. “Can you help me decide?”
“I mean, I’m not the most fashionable guy, but I guess I could give it a try. Why don’t you try some of your favorites on, and I’ll just pick my favorite out of those?”
“Good thinking...I’m glad I’ve got a smart one this time.”
Teddy laughed as shut the door and plopped down on one of the beds in our hotel room. Yes, we got a room with two beds. Everyone was laughing at us, considering we were a couple and all, but the two of us agreed it would just be best...we each liked our own space.
“Okay, are you ready? I’ve got the first top on,” I called out to Teddy, a quick ‘yes’ coming back from Teddy. “So...what do you think of this one?” I asked him as I walked out and modeled the first top, a black and charcoal pleated top from Forever 21.
“I love that. It looks great on you,” he responded.
“You really think so? I just bought it the other day when you and the guys were in rehearsal.”
“So that’s what you do when we’re rehearsing and I can’t find you?”
“Well, I mean...of course,” I giggled. “Okay, next top!”
My next couple of tops were all from Forever 21. Teddy said the same things about each of them...that they looked great on me. So finally I decided to throw him a curveball and walk out in one of my favorite dresses.
“What about this?” I asked, walking out of the bathroom again. This time I was sporting a strapless black and turquoise plaid dress.
“That’s my favorite...hands down. There’s just something about it that makes you look, wow. You look gorgeous,” Teddy answered.
“Then this is the dress I shall wear. Do you have something that’ll match?”
“I think I have a shirt that’s close to those same colors.”
“Aw! That’ll be cute! I’d love for us to match!”
“If you say so,” Teddy laughed.
“How much longer do we have until we’re supposed to leave?”
“About an hour; I think you’ve got plenty of time to get ready.”
“Good. I’ll be out in a few,” I said as I ran back into the bathroom.
******
My hour of getting ready quickly flew by, and now Teddy and I were headed out for our night on the town. As we got into our car, a black Chevy Tahoe, Teddy told me we were going to go to dinner first. That was about the only plan for tonight that he’d revealed to me.
“You can’t even tell me where we’re eating?” I begged as I squeezed Teddy’s arm tightly.
“We’re almost there. You don’t have to wait much longer. I promise,” Teddy said, turning his head and looking down at me. “Has anyone ever told you that your eyes are amazing and beautiful?”
“I do believe you’re the first. What a lucky guy you are,” I smiled.
“I know. I’m lucky I’ve got a great girl like you. I never thought I’d find someone like you.”
“Aw, you’re so sweet,” I giggled as I wrapped my arms around Teddy’s waist, just as the car was coming to a stop.
“Here we are Mr. Geiger,” the driver said as he hopped out to open the driver’s side back seat door.
“Hard Rock Café is where we’re having dinner. It’s not too low-key, but it isn’t too fancy either. Is this okay with you?” Teddy asked, looking at me, as he helped me out of the Tahoe...making sure none of the waiting paparazzi got a picture up my dress.
“Thanks babe,” I giggled. “And this is perfect. I love Hard Rock.”
“Then let’s get in there, eat our dinner, and get to our final destination of the night.”
“Let’s do it.”
******
Dinner with Teddy was quite interesting. We had a few people come up to him and ask for autographs or pictures. Some of the girls that came up even asked me if it was okay. I thought it was cute that they were asking for my permission. Then there were others who just came up and acted all snobby and snotty. Those were the ones I felt like pushing off a cliff.
“So, that was fun...right?” Teddy joked as we sat in the backseat of the Tahoe, driving to our next and final destination of the night.
“Oh yeah, a blast,” I sarcastically said.
“Just a heads up, you’re going to want to leave your purse in the car at the next place. You’ll want to take out your camera though.”
“Okay.”
“You should be excited though. It’s going to be fun.”
“I’ll decide that when we get there,” I smiled.
“Oh yeah, there’s one more part to this little plan...you’re going to be blindfolded from now until we get to the place.”
“You really want this to be a secret, don’t you?”
“I really do. I took a long time getting this set up. I wanted to do something special for you, something you’d remember for the rest of your life...whether you’re with me or with someone else.”
“Aw, I don’t even know what it is yet and I already like it,” I smiled as Teddy pulled a black blindfold out of his pockets, carefully putting it around my eyes.
“Trust me when I say you’re going to freak when we get there.”
******
Not even ten minutes later, the car came to a stop. I could feel Teddy grab my hand and help me out of the car. Before I was all the way out of the car I jerked my hand away from his.
“Baby, I forgot my camera. Can you grab it out of my purse?” I asked Teddy, who responded yes, and began digging through my purse for my camera.
“Got it,” he told me before grabbing hold of my hand again. “Okay, we’re going to be walking for a few minutes, so just keep hold of my hand.”
“Trust me, I’m not letting go of your hand until this blindfold is taken off of my eyes.”
For the next couple of minutes Teddy and I just kept walking, carrying on a small conversation just to calm my nerves. Then we stopped momentarily, long enough to open a door and walk inside somewhere.
“Why is it echoing so badly in here?” I asked Teddy.
“Okay, take off your blindfold,” Teddy instructed me as he let go of my hand.
I untied my blindfold and pulled it away from my eyes. When I saw what was before me, my mouth hit the floor. Teddy had indeed given me one of the best surprises of my life.
“You must be Kourtni,” the man standing before me spoke.
“I...I think so,” I chuckled. “Wow. I can’t believe it’s you. I LOVE your music. You’re amazing.”
“That means a lot, thanks! So, what’s your favorite song?”
“Your new one...Feel that Fire; I don’t know what it is, but I just love it,” I told Dierks...yes, Dierks Bentley!
“I’ll make sure to give you a special shout out during that one then,” he said with a smile as his wife and baby girl came up behind him.
“She is such an adorable little baby. If you guys ever need someone to sit for her, just call me,” I laughed.
“We’ll definitely need someone soon,” Dierks’s wife, Cassidy, said.
“Well, your seats are roped off, and security guards are around them just so no one else will take your seats. Teddy, just let me know if there’s anything else I can do for you guys.”
“Thanks again Dierks,” Teddy smiled.
******
Midway through the concert, and it was time for Dierks to sing my favorite song. Before he and the band started playing it, he gave a little speech, and at the end of his speech he said “This one goes out to my good friend Teddy and his girlfriend, Kourtni. Hope you like it!”
She wants her nails painted black
She wants the toy in the Crackerjack
She wants to ride the bull at the rodeo
She wants to wear my shirt to bed
She wants to make every stray a pet
And drive around in my truck with no place to go
But she needs to feel that fire
The one that lets her know for sure
She’s everything I want and more
Her real desire is to know I’d walk
Alone out on the wire
To make her feel that fire
I still wasn’t able to grasp the fact that Dierks was dedicating this song to us. All I could do was squeeze Teddy’s hand tightly and look up at Dierks and smile.
“Are you having fun?” Teddy said in my ear as he stood behind me, wrapping his arms around my waist.
“Of course!” I smiled, looking up at him.
******
Unfortunately, for me, Dierks’s concert came to an end. Teddy and I were whisked back off to our nice, swanky hotel. When we walked into the hotel, Teddy’s band was seated all throughout the lobby. Having all of their eyes on me made me feel a little awkward.
“Did you two have fun?” one of the guys asked.
“Yeah...tonight was a blast,” I said as Teddy quickly pulled me towards the elevator.
“And it’s only going to get better,” Teddy said as he looked at me with a smile just as we were stepping in the elevator and heading up to our floor.
“What’s that supposed to mean?”
“Here’s a little preview,” Teddy said as he stood in front of me, spread his legs, placed his hands above my head, all while leaning in for one of the best kisses, ever. “Like where I’m going with that?”
“Mhmm. I sure do,” I smiled as the elevator doors slid open when we reached our floor.
Nothing was said until the two of us got inside our hotel room. Once we were inside, I immediately went to my suitcase and began searching for some pajamas.
“I’m going to get a quick shower, okay?” Teddy spoke up.
“Sure thing, but leave the door unlocked. I may need to come in and use the bathroom or something.”
“Okay...will do.”
Just as Teddy shut the bathroom door, I got an idea.
I went over to Teddy’s bag and dug through his things until I came across a t-shirt that I figured would fit me. I unzipped my dress, slipped it off, changed into my regular bra, and slid his t-shirt on. When I spun around to grab some shorts out of my bag, I noticed standing there in front of me...jaw practically on the floor.
“I am assuming you enjoyed the show,” I giggled.
“I...wow. I’ve told you that you’re beautiful, but d**n. You’re really gorgeous. Your body is bangin’, babe.”
“Yours would look a whole lot better if you took off that shirt.”
“Who said you could wear my shirt?”
“I could always take it off,” I taunted him as I tugged at the ends of the t-shirt.
“As much as I’d love for you to take it off, you’d better keep it on. It’s a little chilly.”
“If you insist, I’ll keep it on. Are you almost ready for bed? All I have left to do is find some shorts and then brush my teeth.”
“Yeah; I’m just going to go to bed with my hair wet. I don’t feel like drying it right now. Tonight’s been really tiring for me.”
“Same for me,” I said as I snatched up a pair of my Sofee shorts, tooth brush, and tooth paste before heading into the bathroom.
I walked out of the bathroom, flicked the lights off, and went to drop my things in my bag before I got in the bed. I looked over at Teddy’s bed and found him, eyes closed, laying like a precious angel. He was so cute that I just had to slide in bed next to him.
“What are you doing Kourt?” he asked, opening his eyes slightly, rolling over on his side.
“I’m going to sleep with you tonight. I need to cuddle with someone. Since you’re the only thing in the room, I figured I’d settle for you. Hope you don’t mind,” I giggled softly, kissing the tip of Teddy’s nose.
“You sure?”
“It’s not like anyone’s going to find out. besides, my mom and dad have already practically disowned me. I haven’t spoken to them in forever. Plus, we’re not going to DO anything but cuddle.”
“I’m just checking...being safe...looking out for you.”
“Thanks, but I’m a big girl. I think I can handle laying in the bed with my boyfriend,” I smiled before rolling over and closing my eyes.
******
Outfits:
Teddy's-
www.polyvore.com/guy/set?id=6750566
Kourtni's-
www.polyvore.com/night_out/set?id=6750537