Chapter 2: Building Tension
It was late afternoon when Cora made her way to the bates residence to return the sweater to Elizabeth.
She had spent the previous night tossing and turning, her mind replaying the moment in the living room. The way Scott had looked at her, the heat in his eyes, the way her body had responded to him. It was both exhilarating and terrifying.
As she walked up the driveway, she could see Scott in the garage, working on some piece of machinery. He looked up as she approached, a smile spreading across his face.
"Hey Cora, you're back," he said, wiping his hands on a rag.
Cora held up the garment, her cheeks flushing slightly.
"Yeah, I just wanted to return this. Elizabeth said I could just leave it on the porch, but I figured I'd give it to her myself."
Scott nodded, taking the sweater from her and hanging it on a nearby hook. "That's nice of you. She's not here right now, actually. She went to the store with her mom."
Cora's heart sank a little. She had been hoping to see Elizabeth, to have a buffer between her and Scott. But she also knew this could be an opportunity to talk to him alone, to try and understand what had happened last night.
Or at least, to try and pretend it never did. She took a deep breath, trying to steady her nerves. I was looking forward to seeing her."
Scott leaned against the workbench, his eyes never leaving hers. "Yeah, she'll be back soon, though. What about you? What have you been up to since I last saw you?"
Cora shrugged, trying to act casual. "Not much, just hanging out at home, trying to keep cool. It's been so hot lately."
Scott nodded, his gaze softening.
"Yeah, it's been a scorcher. You know, I've got a little something that might help with that." He pushed off from the workbench and walked over to an old cooler in the corner of the garage. He lifted the lid and pulled out two ice-cold bottles of water, handing one to Cora. "Here you go."
Cora took the bottle, her fingers brushing against Scott's as she did. A jolt of electricity ran through her at the touch, and she quickly pulled her hand away, her heart pounding in her chest. She tried to play it off, taking a sip of the water and saying, "Thanks.
Cora thought to herself about taking advantage of this moment to see if she could get a reaction out of Mr Scott. Cora was 5’2” and had a very petite body type with blonde hair and small breast. She was a virgin and didn’t like boys her age. Standing next to Scott she was so small in comparison. She longed to be in his large arms. She wanted to feel his warmth and love. "You're welcome," he said softly, his eyes never leaving hers. "You looked like you needed it. It's been a hot one today."
Cora nodded, taking another sip of the water, trying to hide the fact that her hands were shaking slightly. "Yeah, it has. I've been trying to stay inside as much as possible. It's no use, though. Even with the air conditioning, it's still hot."
Scott chuckled, running a hand through his hair. I've been out here all day, and I'm soaked through.
Cora could smell his essence. A mix of sweat, grease, and something that was undeniably him. It was intoxicating, making her head spin. She took another sip of water, her eyes darting around the garage, looking for something to focus on other than the man in front of her.
She spotted a old calendar hanging on the wall, the pages turned to the current month. She recognized the photographs, they were of classic cars. Her eyes lingered on the one for June, a cherry red Mustang.
"Nice car," she said, pointing at the picture. "Do you like cars?"
Scott followed her gaze, a smile playing on his lips. "Yeah, I do.
While facing the wall Cora undid two buttons from the top of her blouse. Her tiny breasts are now in clear view. She turned back around towards Mr Scott. She wanted to see how his face would react to her exposed breasts. She wanted to know if he noticed. They were small but perky, she thought, just the right size for her petite frame.
Scott turned his head to see what Cora was pointing at. His eyes widened slightly as he took in the sight of her exposed breasts. He quickly averted his gaze, trying to hide his reaction.
"Uh, yeah. Those are nice," he said, his voice slightly hoarse.
He cleared his throat and turned his attention back to the calendar. "I've always been a fan of classic cars. There's something about the craftsmanship, you know? The way they're built to last. Like this Mustang—it's a thing of beauty."
Cora took a deep breath, trying to steady her nerves. She had caught Scott looking at her breasts, and she couldn't help but feel a thrill of excitement. She knew she should button up her shirt, cover herself up, but she couldn't bring herself to do it. She wanted him to look at her, to want her.
Cora knew Mr Scott could see thru this particular bra she was wearing. It was a thin fabric that hugged the small curves and tiny nipples. Cora took another sip of her water, her heart pounding in her chest. She wanted to see his reaction, to see if he was as affected as she was. She kept her eyes on the calendar, pretending to be interested in the old cars.
Scott cleared his throat again, his voice a bit rough. "So, um, Elizabeth's been talking about this college fair coming up. She's really excited to check out some schools. You think you'll go?"
Cora dripped strategically placed drops of water into her shirt and on her erected nipples. Cora turned to look at him, her shirt still gaping open. She saw the way his eyes flicked down to her chest for just a moment before he caught himself and looked away.
"Yeah, probably," she replied, her voice barely above a whisper. She could feel the cold water dropping on her skin, making her nipples even harder through the thin fabric of her bra. She was playing with fire, she knew it, but she couldn't stop.
Scott took a step closer to her, his voice low and gruff. "You know, you should probably cover up a bit. It's hot out here, and I don't want you to faint or anything."
Cora looked up at him, her eyes wide and innocent.
"Oh, yeah, I guess you're right. I didn't even notice." She made no move to button up her shirt, instead letting it hang open, the cool air of the garage wicking away the water and making her nipples even more prominent.
Scott cleared his throat again, his voice thick with desire. "Yeah, it's pretty hot out here. You should probably go inside and cool off."
Cora tilted her head to the side, a small smile playing on her lips. "But what about you? Aren't you hot too?"
Scott looked away, his jaw clenching. "I'm fine.
Really," Scott said, his voice strained. "You should go inside where it's cooler."
Cora took a step closer, her eyes locked onto his. "But I want to stay here with you, Mr. Bates. It's nice out here, and I like talking to you."
Scott looked away, his Adam's apple bobbing as he swallowed hard. "You shouldn't call me Mr. Bates, Cora. It makes me feel old."
Cora grinned, taking another step closer until she was just inches away from him and then turned around and walked into the house. She glanced over her shoulder as she walked through the door, giving Scott a clear view of her small, heart-shaped ass. She knew it was provocative, but she wanted to see his reaction.
"I'll be back in a minute," she said lightly, flashing him a quick smile before closing the door behind her.
Cora walked into the house, her heart pounding in her chest. She couldn't believe what she was doing, but she couldn't stop herself either. She was playing with fire, and she knew it. But there was something about Scott, something that drew her in and made her want to take risks she never would have taken before.
She walked into the kitchen, taking a moment to collect herself before she started to grab some ice from the freezer.
She filled a glass with ice and water, her mind racing as she tried to think of a way to distract herself from her own naughty thoughts. She couldn't keep playing this game with Scott, not if she wanted to keep her sanity.
She felt her kitten getting wet and slippery.
She slid a finger inside herself and moaned quietly. She thought to herself, Oh my god, Scott is so sexy. What would it feel like to have his hands on my body? To have him inside me? She imagined Scott picking her up and carrying her into the garage, laying her down on the workbench and sliding his large cock inside her tight, virgin pussy. She imagined the pleasure and the pain, the feeling of being stretched to her limit as he filled her completely.
Suddenly, she heard the garage door open, followed by footsteps coming into the house. She quickly pulled her hand out of her shorts, her cheeks flushed and her heart pounding.
She had a wet spot on the crouch of her tiny shorts. I know someone could see it she thought. Mr Scott went straight to the bathroom and in came Raven and Elizabeth from their shopping trip. "Hey Cora!" Raven called out as she entered the house. "We're back! Where are you?"
"In the kitchen!" Cora called back, trying to compose herself. She stuffed her hand into the ice water to cool her burning kitten and to reduce the swelling of her pussy lips.
Elizabeth and Raven walked into the kitchen, their arms full of shopping bags.
"Hey Cora!" Elizabeth said with a smile. "We got ice cream! Want some?"
Cora forced a smile, her heart still racing. "Sure, that sounds great.
I love ice cream," Cora replied, her voice still a bit breathless. She took a deep breath, trying to calm herself down as she grabbed a couple of bowls from the cupboard.
Raven, Elizabeth's mother, looked at her with a concerned expression. "Are you okay, sweetie?
Cora quickly turned away from Raven, hoping she didn't notice the wet spot on her shorts. Just a little warm, that's all."
Elizabeth sat down at the kitchen table, her eyes sparkling with excitement.
Raven’s gaze went directly to the wet spot on Cora, it was like she could smell the virgin hormones with her mature senses.
Cora pretended to not see ravens gaze go to mess she had made in her shorts. Raven pulled Cora to side and told her, “I see your shorts are wet, go to me room and change into something dry.” “I’m fine, really, it’s just a little spill.” Cora tried to pull away, but Raven held her firmly in place.
“Don’t argue with me, young lady. You go change, and we’ll figure this out later.” Raven released Cora and pointed towards the stairs. “Go on, before Scott sees you like this.”
Cora sighed and headed for the stairs, her mind racing. She could feel Raven’s eyes on her, and she knew she wasn’t going to let this go. She hurried up the stairs, her heart pounding in her chest.
She couldn't believe Raven had noticed the wet spot on her shorts. She was mortified, but at the same time, she felt a strange sense of relief. Maybe Raven could help her sort out these confusing feelings she was having for Scott.
She quickly changed out of her wet shorts and slipped into a dry pair of jeans, her mind racing with thoughts of Scott. She couldn't shake the image of him looking at her, the heat in his eyes. She knew she should be ashamed of herself, but she couldn't help it. She was drawn to him in a way she had never been drawn to anyone before.
Cora went back to the kitchen to enjoy the ice cream. Raven had already started to make bowls for everyone, and Elizabeth was chattering excitedly about the shopping trip. Cora tried to join in the conversation, but her mind was still preoccupied with Scott. She couldn't believe how bold she had been, standing there in the garage, practically inviting him to look at her.
"...and then we saw this adorable puppy in the window of the pet store," Elizabeth was saying, "and there was a band at the market”
Let’s start our bar b q dinner for everyone. Raven yelled to Scott, is the grill going? We're ready to cook.
Scott poked his head out of the garage and shouted back, "Yeah, it's ready to go! I'll be right there."
Cora watched as Scott made his way to the backyard, the sight of his broad shoulders and confident stride making her heart flutter. She took a deep breath, trying to steady herself as she joined Raven and Elizabeth at the kitchen table.
Raven handed each of them a bowl of ice cream, her eyes lingering on Cora for a moment. "You sure you're okay, sweetie? You seem a little... preoccupied."
Cora forced a smile, trying to act casual. “I’m ready for some food”
That’s the spirit Raven proclaims. Mr Scott had set up the backyard with a table and chairs for dinner and they all ate the beautiful meal.
After dinner Mr Scott and Elizabeth have volunteered to do the cleanup and serve coffee. Cora remained with Raven at the table. “Thank you for the meal, Raven, it was delicious,” Cora said, trying to find something to break the silence.
Raven gave her a warm smile. “You’re welcome, sweetie. I’m glad you enjoyed it.” Raven looked at Cora, her expression serious. “Now, about what we talked about earlier…”
Cora felt her heart sink, knowing that Raven was going to bring up the wet spot on her shorts. She took a deep breath, bracing herself for the conversation. I think I might have spilled something on myself." Cora said, trying to downplay the situation.
Raven looked at her, a knowing smile on her face. "Cora, sweetie, I'm not an idiot. I know what happened. You were playing a dangerous game with Scott, and it's time we talked about it."
Cora felt her cheeks flush with embarrassment. She looked down at her hands, unable to meet Raven's gaze. "I'm sorry, Raven. I don't know what came over me. I just... I can't explain it."
Raven reached out and put a hand on Cora's shoulder.
"It's okay, sweetie. I understand. You're a young woman, and you're exploring your feelings and desires. That's natural. But you have to be careful, especially with someone like Scott."
Cora looked up at Raven, her eyes filled with tears. "I know, I just... I can't help how I feel. I don't know what to do."
Raven sighed and pulled Cora into a hug. "I was young once, we can chat more about it if you need to understand your body more.” Raven suggested. Cora nodded, grateful for her understanding.
They pulled apart, and Raven handed Cora a tissue to wipe her eyes. "Thank you, Raven. I don't know what I'd do without you."
Raven smiled warmly at her. "You'll always have me, sweetie. Now, how about we go join the others and enjoy some coffee and dessert?"
Cora nodded, taking a deep breath to compose herself. She followed Raven out to the backyard, where Scott and Elizabeth were setting up for dessert.
"Hey, you two okay?" Scott asked, glancing at them.