Finding the One (The Complete Collection): Finding the One, #5

~Volume One: A Night Out~

It was another Friday night, and I was getting ready to head out to Layla's for drinks and karaoke with my sister. My long, wavy hair was not cooperating as I attempted to straighten my long bangs and make the rest of it look wavy in an effortless way. My natural color is very dark brown, but ever since I started seeing more and more gray, I decided to dye it black. People said it suited me, and it was easier than getting highlights. I just grabbed a box of dye from the store once a month, and I was good to go.

Once I put on plenty of black eyeliner around the inner rims of my hazel eyes and added some purple shadow and mascara, I sprayed my hair one more time, hoping to keep all of the work I just did on it in place. It was late November, so I was wearing a low-cut black sweater and frayed flare-leg jeans. I chose a black bra that made the girls pop up and out, so they were on display. My 40D breasts were just part of my plus-sized curves, accentuating my larger-than-normal stomach, ample thighs, and wide ass. I owned how I looked and didn't care what anyone else thought. I added a pair of boots since it was snowing, and Layla's was full of rednecks anyway. I sprayed on my favorite perfume, Forever Red, and slipped a pair of large, silver hoops through my ears. My phone started ringing with the latest Pink song, and I looked down and saw that it was my fiancé, Aidan.

Hey, babe. How's work? Aidan was working a 24-hour shift at the fire station. He had been working as a fireman for seven years, and he loved his job. We had known each other for 10 years, since I was 22, and we had been engaged for over a year.

Pretty slow so far. You headed out soon?

Yeah, Lauren will be here to get me anytime now. I need a drink after the week I've had. I worked as an English teacher at the local high school, and half of the students had not handed in their projects.

I know, babe. Damn kids! Did you get all dolled up?

Not really. Just a sweater, jeans, and my logging boots. But the girls are out in full force, just how you like them.

Mmmm, you know I do. But no one else better look at them! You better not get too drunk so you're ready for me when I get out in the morning. I'll stop by your place and give those girls some attention. I can taste them now. Why don't you send me a pic of how hot you look, baby?

Ok, I'll take one. And I promise to be ready for you in the morning. I'll sleep naked, so you can just climb right in and wake me up.

Perfect. Don't let any of those other jerks touch you. You're all mine. I love you, baby. Have a great night.

I love you, too, Aidan. Stay safe. See you in the morning. Bye.

Just as I hung up, I heard a horn from the driveway. I threw my gray plaid pea coat on and went out to meet her. There were snow flurries in the air as I opened the door to her black SUV and climbed in.

Hey bitch! She always greeted me like that. We were as close as sisters could be, since I was only 18 months older than her. Lauren was about 50 pounds heavier than me and her boobs made mine look small. She had been separated from her husband for a couple of years, and she was trying to have fun on one of her few nights away from her two kids.

Hey Lauren! I'm so pumped to go out! What are you gonna sing tonight?

I'm thinking of trying out one of Adele's songs from her album that hasn't been on the radio. I need a few drinks first, though.

Can't wait to hear it. We might end up needing a cab tonight! She cranked up the stereo when one of our favorite songs came on her iPod, and we were at the bar within a few minutes. It was almost 11:00 by the time we pulled up, and we had to park pretty far away. I left my coat in the car, shoved my phone in my pocket, and put some money in my bra. As we approached the front of the bar, we were greeted by yelled hellos from some of the regulars.

It's the Cummins sisters! The party's here! We said hi to everyone, and Lauren got out a Camel Crush to smoke with some of them. I started to get cold, so I headed inside to get drinks. When I stepped up to the bar, Layla wasn't there to wait on me. Instead, I saw a familiar face.

What can I get ya? It was Rob Barrone. I had seen him in the bar many times before, and I knew he had been a couple of years behind Aidan in high school. Aidan talked to him a few times in my presence, but he and I had never actually spoken until now.

Yeah, hi. Can I have two Smirnoff Ices, please?

Yup. Be right back. I watched him head to the cooler at the other end of the bar. He was tall and very thin with dark brown hair and blue eyes. Rob was all redneck, and he wore logging boots, Wrangler jeans, and a long-sleeved t-shirt. I had always thought he was too skinny, but something sparked inside me tonight when I watched him moving back my way.

That'll be $5.00, Tara.

Wait, how do you know my name? I handed him $5.00 and gave him an extra dollar for a tip.

You're Aidan Harper's girl, right? I've seen you together a bunch of times. I graduated with his brother, Jack.

Oh, yeah, now I remember. You're Rob, right?

That's me. Nice to meet you. I've seen in you in here almost every weekend for months. He smiled sideways at me, and I felt that same pull. He was cuter than I remembered, and his hand felt warm and strong when he extended it to me.

I'm gonna go find my sister, Lauren. I'm sure I'll see you soon. I gave him my best smile and went to give Lauren her drink.

We headed out on the dance floor when a good song came on, and we danced for a few songs before the karaoke started. We sang a duet, and then she stayed up there to sing alone. I headed over to the bar to get more drinks, and Rob was waiting for me with a smile on his face.

Back again already? You want the same?

Yeah, I'll have two more of those and a shot of Jack.

"For you? You sure you can handle that?

Yeah, I'm a big girl, after all. You wanna join me?

Only if I can have SoCo instead. And there's nothing wrong with how you look. I agreed to let him have whatever he wanted, and I paid for everything. He set up the shots in front of us.

Cheers, Rob. Here's to new friends. I winked and smiled before hitting his shot glass with mine and drinking it down. He drank his and smiled again.

You took that like a champ. What else can you handle, pretty girl?

Oh, I can handle just about anything. I may be a little on the chubby side, but that means there's more to hold onto.

Oh yeah? What are you doing later? He said that with a devilish look in his eyes and put his hand on mine on the bar.

Wouldn't you like to know? Other people were waiting for Rob to wait on them, so I went back to Lauren and our other friends. We were drinking, dancing, and laughing so much, that I jumped a little when I felt someone come up behind me and wrapped his arms around my shoulders.

Your hair smells so damn good, Tara. I recognized the voice as Rob's, and I didn't try to get away. It felt better than I thought it would, and my heart started to race. By now, I was buzzing and my inhibitions were gone. I spun around to face him and wrapped my arms around his. My head rested perfectly in the center of his chest.

Thanks. It's vanilla. You smell good, too. I smiled up at him, and when our eyes met, I felt a twinge again. I wanted to kiss him, and I saw him start to lean down toward me. Then it seemed that we both remembered that we were standing in the middle of the bar with way too many eyes around.

Shit, Tara. I don't know what's come over me tonight. I know this is wrong. You're with Aidan. But I feel something. I can't seem to stay away.

I agree, Rob. And there are a lot of things about Aidan that no one else knows.

I'm going to head into the back room in a few minutes while Abby takes over behind the bar. If you're feeling brave, come back there and meet me. If I don't see you, I promise I will leave you alone.

With that, he headed outside to smoke. I was shaking, so I headed into the bathroom and sat in a stall for some peace. What the hell was I doing? I loved Aidan, but things had gotten very shaky between us since the night he left bruises on me. I was rethinking everything, and these strange feelings that were stirring for Rob were confusing the hell out of me. I washed my hands and checked my hair and makeup, noticing my cheeks were flushed. I went out and danced one more song with Lauren, and I noticed Rob heading out back out of the corner of my eye. After a couple of minutes, I got brave and decided to take a chance.

I pushed the door to the back room open, and I found him stand there crushing beer boxes. He turned around and looked surprised to see me there.

I really didn't think you'd come. You are so god damn beautiful, Tara. Everything about you just tempts me. The way you walk. That sexy smile and giggle you give when you're flirting. The cleavage that you make no apologies about flaunting. The fact that you wear logging boots. Something just changed when you came up to me tonight, and I had to take a chance. Come here.

I walked slowly toward him, and he pulled me close by my ample hips. He wrapped one arm around me and cupped my face with his other hand.

Do you have any idea how fucking sexy you are? I knew I was blushing at this point, and I was breathing heavier than normal.

I have an idea, but I'm glad you like it. You're so tall, and I love your blue eyes. The facial hair gets me every time, too. He didn't let me say too much more before he leaned down and pressed his lips to mine. I kissed him back, enjoying the warmth of him against me. He was caressing my face and running his fingers through my hair while he continued to kiss me. When I felt his tongue pushing against my mouth, I opened up to let him in, tangling my tongue slowly and sweetly with his. I had never had a kiss this hot with Aidan. I swear I could feel it in every inch of my body. I couldn't help but press myself against him and moan a little bit.

We were getting so lost in each other that it was easy to forget where we were. That ended quickly when Layla was banging at the door for ice.

Shit, I gotta get back to work. Listen, I'm not done with you. Please don't leave until we've talked. I promised him that I wouldn't go without telling him, and he slapped me on the ass. I hurried out as Rob gathered the ice.

Where the fuck have you been, Tara? Lauren jokingly punched me in the arm when I made my way over to her.

Holy shit, Lauren. I don't even know what to say. Crazy!

You better spill it, sister! No holding out on me. I take your secrets to the grave. I knew that I could trust her, so I pulled her over to a corner of the bar where we could be alone.

I just made out with someone in the back room, and I still can't believe it. You're never gonna guess who it was.

What?! You better tell me right now!

Ok, ok. It was Rob.

Rob, the bartender? Skinny, redneck Rob? No way!

Yes, and it was fucking hot. I am having all of these crazy urges for him! I don't know what's going on with me.

I don't know what's going on with you, either! What about Aidan? He would flip if he found out.

Yeah, well he does whatever he wants, so screw him. What he doesn't know won't hurt him, and I'm not telling anyone but you!

Well, have fun. You're a big girl and can make your own decisions. I'm here for you no matter what!

Lauren understood my relationship with Aidan better than anyone. She gave me a quick hug and we continued to dance. I had stopped drinking an hour or so before that so I could drive us home since Tara was feeling no pain. I let a couple of the regulars take me for a spin on the dance floor and sang another duet with Lauren. Before I knew it, the clock said 1:45 and the DJ was playing the last song. I looked over and saw that Rob was busy with last call, but he caught me looking at him and gave me a sexy half smile. I smiled back and remembered that he told me I needed to check in before I left. Lauren was already saying her goodbyes, so I headed over to the bar and waited my turn.

After about five minutes, he finally finished waiting on the last of the last-callers and was in front of me.

Leaving already?

Yeah, Lauren has to work in the morning, and I have to drive her home.

Damn. I have to stay and close up shop for Layla. I'm gonna be here for a good hour still with the stragglers. Give me your number. He handed me his phone and I quickly typed my number in and saved it in his contacts.

All set. Do with it what you wish, gorgeous. I gave him my best sexy smile and leaned over the bar, practically letting my tits spill out before him to give him something to think about.

Oh, I will be doing a whole lot with it very soon. He was not trying to hide that his eyes were locked on my chest and he was licking his lips. It took everything in my power to give him a little wave and walk over to Lauren to leave. She got into the passenger side, and just as I was about to get in, someone grabbed my arm.

Wait, can you stay at Lauren's house for a little while? Just until I get out? I need to see you, and I can pick you up there.

Um, yeah I think so. I'll get her home to bed and wait to hear from you.

I'll text you. He gave me a quick kiss on the cheek and went back inside. As I was pulling out of the parking lot, I thought I saw someone wave to me out of the corner of my eye, but it was still snowing, so I didn't get a chance to see who it was.

What did he want? Hot date? Lauren slurred her words a little bit as she teased me.

He just said he'll pick me up at your house in a little while so that I won't have to get up early and drive you to work. No big deal.

Ha! No big deal? Your fat ass is gonna get some tonight. You better be careful!

I'm not doing anything of the sort. We're just friends.

Yeah, ok. Well, don't do anything I wouldn't do, hon. We got to her house about five minutes later, and I went inside with her. I paid the babysitter and sent her on her way. She went straight to bed since she had to work, and I sat in the living room watching some bad late-night TV.

About 20 minutes later, my phone buzzed signaling I got a new text.

I'm out front.

It was from a number that I didn't know, so it had to be Rob. I hurried out the door, locking it behind me, and saw his truck parked on the street. I went to the passenger side and he swung the door open for me.

Hey, beautiful. Thanks for coming with me.

No problem. Thanks for the ride.

Do you mind if we take a little detour? I know a place where we could talk for a while. And don't worry about the snow. I have four-wheel drive.

Um, sure. We could do that.

He reached over and boldly put his hand on my thigh, and I didn't stop him. He was like a magnet, and I found myself scooting closer to him in the front seat. He looked over at me with smoldering eyes, and I knew I wasn't going to be able to hold back from doing whatever the night would bring with him. Within five minutes, he pulled into a driveway a few miles outside of town. He continued to maneuver the truck until we were parked behind the house, completely hidden from the road.

This is my grandfather's house. No one has lived here since he died, and there's no electricity. I figured I could park out back and leave the truck on. That way, no one can see us to bother us.

Ok, this works for me. What do you want to talk about?

Anything. I just wanted more time with you, Tara. Do you know how attracted I am to you? I have been checking you out for months, but I never got up the courage to talk to you until tonight.

Yeah, right! Look at me! I'm not exactly the type of girl guys like you lust after.

Fuck that! You're perfect. I love every single inch of you. In fact, I would love to get a closer look. He took his seat belt off and clicked the button on mine. With a couple of quick movements, the seat were pushed all the way back and his face was inches from mine.

Let me touch you, Tara. I want to show you just how beautiful I think you are.

Please, Rob. I need you. I wouldn't have come if I didn't feel the same way. His mouth was on mine within seconds, and our tongues were intertwined. The windows were already completely fogged up from the passion that was building. He started to unbutton my coat and slid it off my shoulders. He moved his mouth from my neck and started biting and sucking on my neck. When he lightly bit my earlobe, I let out a soft moan.

I found one of your sweet spots, huh? I plan to find the rest of them, too. He turned his attention to my other earlobe, and I was starting to spiral out of control. Suddenly his hands rested on my breasts over the top of my sweater. Not wanting to wait another second for more, I pulled my sweater and bra down, freeing my huge tits from their restraints.

Christ, Tara. Look how fucking perfect your tits are. If you were mine, I wouldn't be able to keep my hands to myself. He leaned down and took a nipple in his mouth, sucking it lightly while he placed his hand on my other one to massage it. He pushed them together so that he could lick them both at the same time, and I ran my fingers through his hair, enjoying the sensations he was sending through my body. I could feel the hot wetness between my legs already, and I wanted more.

Rob didn't make me wait long. His hand went to the button on my jeans, and he undid it expertly. I was always embarrassed at this point because of my less-than-perfect stomach, and he felt me hesitate.

What's wrong, Tara? Do you want me to stop?

No! I'm just a little self-conscious about my stomach. It's a little on the chubby side.

Please stop saying that. I love that you have curves, and I am going to kiss every one of them if you'll let me. He went right back to what he was doing without giving me a chance to say another word. I spread my legs in anticipation, and he found my sweet spot quickly.