Page 38 of Imbalanced Minds

He gets out and notices the other car in front of mine. “What’s she doing here?”

I shrug my shoulders because damned if I know. “Maybe she came to see your mum?” I ask him, still unsure why Natalie is here.

There’s a distant sound of a motorbike starting, and it’s definitely not Mr Jones on the farm quad. Jay and I both look at each other, wondering who the hell it is. Recognition hits Jay’s face, probably the same time it hits mine, Iris. We both run over to the track, bypassing the house to say hello to Roseanne.

When Nat comes into view, Justin relaxes a bit—at least until he sees Iris on her bike.

Holy shit, that girl can ride. I think I just got an instant hard-on at that view; a chick who can ride, and I mean really ride—that’s hot as fuck.

While Justin talks with Nat, I stand here like a schoolboy looking at porn—eyes wide, watching. Every single corner and jump are calculated. She has to be one of the fastest I’ve seen on here because shit balls, she’s quick.

I can’t take my eyes off this sexy as sin woman. I knew she could ride, but I never knew she’d gotten this good.

“Dude, want to close your mouth? You’re drooling everywhere.” Justin barks out laughing.

“Nah mate, I’m good,” I say, unmoving from where I’m watching.

“You are such a horn dog, seriously. Technically, if I were a guy watching her ride, I’d probably have a hard-on too.”

Both Justin and I cough out in horror at what Nat just said.

“Gee, Nat, that’s a visual I didn’t need—or did I?” I ask myself more than the others.

I sneakily readjust myself, so I don’t become any headlines for their jokes, or get caught in an embarrassing situation.

“Gross Cor, that’s disgusting. I was just saying to Justie that Iris wanted to get some fresh air after her doctor appointment, so we came here. I think it’ll do her good ya know, even if she is to take it easy.” Quickly covering her mouth, Nat tries to backtrack but fails miserably.

“Nuh uh, sweets, we heard that. What is she doing on that,” I point to Iris on her bike, “while taking it easy?”

“She was losing her mind guys, and I didn’t know what to do. After her GP appointment, I decided I’d humour her and bring her out here. I didn’t think she’d actually ride. Well, not for this long.” Putting her hand up indicating she’s not finished Nat carries on. “I was talking to Rosie inside while Iris was out here talking with Mike. Next thing I heard a bike start. When I got out to the shed, she was all geared up. I didn’t even get a chance to ask before she was off. It wasn’t until Mike had filled me in that I knew what she was up to. I decided a few laps to test the waters would be okay. But when she stopped and I saw how happy she was, I had to let her go back out. Quite frankly if she’s still out there she’s fine.”

Nat bends in half as if that was the most exhausting thing she’s done or said all day. I actually have to agree with her. She is in her element for sure and who am I to take that away. At least she’s being sensible and wearing her protective gear.

Being pulled out of my thoughts, Iris stops by us and takes off her helmet looking like she’s been sprung.

“Hey Angel, fancy seeing you here,” I say while wiggling my eyebrows at her.

“Hey babe, um, what are you doing here? I mean, it’s great to see you but…” she draws out, testing the waters. I’d say she’s figured out Nat spilled. Yeah, her ship is hit and sunk.

“We actually came for a ride. Decided to let off some steam after making up. We’re obviously not the only ones who thought of that.” I stare her in the eyes, those beautiful sapphires I could get lost in for the rest of my life.

Hello, that thought was loud.

Shaking it off I go back to Iris, who’s now looking at me all nervous like.

“Okay, cool. Well, the bikes are in the shed ready. Dad’s there too.” Smirking she adds, “So, who’s riding the farm bike?” she knows us too well; how I’d love to spank that sass out of her. Rubbing my palms together I motion toward Justin.

“Motherfucker!”

With Iris’ state forgotten we all burst out in laughter, head to the shed and get our game faces on. Our competition just got that much harder. It’s now a battle of the best and I for one cannot wait.

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Having both of our arses handed to us by Iris is mind-numbing to say the least but having been able to ride out there with her was an experience I’ll never forget. Holy fuck my girlfriend is amazing.

Natalie and Justin decided to stay for dinner but I knew Iris was sore and she looked drained, so I chose to take her home with me to my house.

“Baby girl, you just keep surprising me. I mean, watching you out there made me get a hard-on like a damn teen watching porn.” I admit, remembering what I was thinking earlier.

“You what?” she laughs in amazement. “Most guys put me down for riding, not say stuff like that.”

“Well, I’m not most guys and I sure as hell want to see you dominate that bike again.”

Finding her hand, I bring it to my lips and kiss her; soft, gentle and slow, just how I want to kiss her mouth when we get home.