I work at a small dive bar diner, more like a truck stop but not a very classy one. They are open 24/7 and usually the bar rush likes to come in at 3 am for food. Thankfully tonight I will be leaving by 1:30am instead of working the bar rush but that is because there are a couple of the lot lizards that work here prefer to take the drunks because of the tips and the opportunity for sex.

I was just happy I didn't have to deal with the drunks, I had once before and I swore I would quit if they tried scheduling me for the over nights again. It's bad enough that I give up every weekend to be here already.

"Aimee, group of six just got seated in your section." one of the other girls calls out, I sigh feeling irritated. They know I am on my break right now, why would they do that? Oh right because everyone here dislikes me. Rolling my eyes I finish my snack quickly and clean up before going back onto the floor.

Six very large men in different shades of plad sit at the table, I grab menu's and waters and head over with a smile on my face, "Hello, my name is Aimee and I will be your server. What can I get you for drinks?" I ask setting down the menu's, all eyes turn to me and I feel like a deer caught in headlights. Each man eyes me before the first one to speak is to my left.

"Coffee and water for us all little one." he is a very big boy both tall and muscular, I nod my head and walk away to get a butler and cups. I had to get out of there, his voice just gave me goosebumps. Doesn't help that he is absolutely beautiful to look at.

He had a full head of fluffy black hair, dark tanned skin, a strong jaw line, the start of a beard and honestly all I could think to compare him to is Rip off of Yellowstone. Has the bad ass cowboy look going for him even in his dark green plaid jacket.

I take cups on a tray filled with coffee and carry a butler in my other hand as I balance the cups trying not to spill. I get back to the table and there are a couple that chuckle at my juggling act, so I set down the butler in the middle of the table and then one by one set down cups. Successfully not spilling a single drop.

"Are you ready to order?" I smile and look at everyone as I pull out my pad and pen. The same one that ordered coffee started, then one by one they all ordered. I smiled and thanked them before taking their ticket to the kitchen. It was already just after midnight so I was done soon thankfully. After a long day of opening, then working a double to cover I am exhausted.

I continue my clean up duties and make sure that the tables and booths are cleaned off, the salt and peppers are full, make sure the napkins are full as well. As I am moving around it feels like I am being watched, but any time I discretely glance around I don't see anyone looking my way so I just ignore the feeling and keep going.

The last hour and a bit goes by fast with my clean up, I got my section closed except for the table of six, they were just finishing up so I took their bill and said the ladies at the front can help as I am done for the night.

Standing outside of the restaurant I spark a cigarette, taking a puff of the nasty shit that I really need to kick, but just can't seem to. See, I have messed up and gotten myself stuck here. I really don't want to be here, but this is where I ran out of money. I even sold my vechile in attempt to get out of here.

I was originally passing through, then my dumb ass met a guy and ended up losing every penny to my name, my parents disowned me when they found out I was pregnant, then I miscarried the baby because of the abuse. Now I stay because I don't have money, a vehicle and my abusive boyfriend makes sure to drive me to and from work so I work as many double shifts so I can escape hell.

"A pretty thing like you shouldn't be smoking. It's a filthy habit little one." the familiar voice of the man I served comes from behind me. I turn and notice a smoke hanging out of his mouth too. I smirk and nod to his lips.

"Seems we both make bad decisions." he chuckles and shakes his head.

"Yep sums me up pretty good. You waiting on a ride?" he asks, I nod. I have to be driven to and from work because he thinks I will cheat on him. I'm not a cheater, but I know he is. His car has been in the back for three hours already, rocking back and forth. Come on I am not stupid, just stuck.

"Well I'm waiting for a piece of shit to finish cheating on me so I can go home, but my sob story doesn't involve you." I chuckle not wanting to say to much more about my personal life.

"Well judging by the old bruises I noticed when you pulled up your sleeves, the fact that you said he is here and cheating I am guessing somethings holding you here huh?" I smiled, he is smart and observant.

"Yeah something like that." I admit, tugging down my sleeves so no one else sees. His hand covers mine before he speaks softly.

"I drive truck for a living, right over there is my home. Come with me tonight, don't worry about anything cost wise because helping you get away from a shitty situation will be all the payment I need." he gives my hand a slight squeeze, I  close my eyes and debate it. I mean its not like i have anything to lose. I don't have anything left to my name, the only thing I would cry over is the necklace my mom gave me when I turned ten, but that stays on me at all times no matter what. My life will get worse unless I escape, but will it eventually get better?

Making up my mind I agree, he smiles and wraps an arm around my shoulders leading me to his semi.

"Name's Jay, you said your names Aimee?" he asks.

"Yep, Aimee." I respond feeling a little excited at the prospect of getting away from here. The feeling is short lived when a familiar silver honda pulls up, tires screeching as my now ex sees us walking away.

"Shit, go to the orange one and climb in." he points out a shiny vibrant orange semi that's running and pushes me towards his truck, before I could go far I hear my name being called.

"Aimee, where the hell do you think your going? I knew you were a slut! Lets go home and I'm going to show you who you belong to." he screamed, I turned and looked at him, his face is red and his fists are clenched. Yup he is mad!

"Go little one, don't stop and don't look back." Jay smirks and winks at me as he turns and walks towards my now ex. "You jackass, turn around and walk back to the lot lizard you found to suck your dick earlier. You no longer have anything to do with this one." he smirks as my ex looks his large frame up and down, I can see him visably gulp but square his shoulders.

I jog over to the semi, climb up and just before I open the door I hear someone scream out "Son of a bitch!" I turn and see my ex laying on the groud and Jay is standing over him, I can't hear what he is saying but the look on his face says he is not happy.

He turns around, sees me watching and motions for me to get in, doing just that I open the door, take off my dirty shoes and close the door. I set my shoes on the boot mat I see and sit cross legged in the passenger seat. I look out the window and my ex is still laying down on the ground, shock of all shock the bitch Sherri is running over and trying to help him up.

Jay climbs in, I roll the window down and call out to her, "Hey Sherri, he's single you can quit sneaking around to screw him. Take him home and he's all yours!" I call out laughing, she flips me off and helps him sit up. He is dazed but he sees me and tries to stand but falls down again.

Jay gets rolling and pulls away from the hell I have been stranded in for two years now, I laugh out loud causing him to give me a weird look. The tears sting my eyes at the fact that I am finally free, I no longer have to work at that shit place and I am safe.

"You okay little one?" Jay asks, looking between me and the road, I close my eyes  feeling overwhelmed yet happy and its such a foregin feeling that I am just lost.

"Yes, well maybe. I'm just overwhelmed." I admit quitely, he humms  and places a hand on my leg.

"You go lay down little one. Take time, cry or whatever you have to do. I'll be driving for another three hours before stopping to unload at five in the morning. Then we will be parked so I can sleep a few hours before going again." I nod my head and place my hand on his giving it a squeeze.

"Thank you Jay, for everything." I smile as the tears keep falling, he smiles and nods removing his hand and I go lay down in the bunk, between the swaying of driving and the radio playing I was asleep in minutes.

Something moves, but its not the right movement. I'm half ass conscious as I feel an arm snake around my waist pulling me closer to a warm hard chest. I snuggle closer and sigh, feeling comfortable and going back to sleep feeling safe and warm.

An alarm going off is the next thing I hear, I groan burying my head into the chest I am laying on as arms wrap around my waist and hold me tight.

"Ten more minutes." Jay groans from beside me, I giggle and reach over to his phone and hit snooze on his alarm before snuggling back into the blankets. He pulls my back against his chest and buries his head in my neck.

"I think that is one of the best sleeps I've had in the truck since I've started driving." he chuckles into my neck. I smile, agreeing. Its the first time I've felt safe enough to get a deep sleep but I won't admit that.

"Me too." I opt for instead, "I'm surprised its so warm without the truck running." I admit, never have been in a semi before this was new to me.

"Let's get up, get some breakfast and then we gotta get on the road and in two days I will be back home. You can come with me if you want, or if you find somewhere you want to be dropped off I can do that too." I thought about it, I didn't really plan this out at all did I?

"Okay." he gets up and gets dressed, I fix my ruffled clothes as good as I can, he hands me a can of axe and I take it grateful because I have nothing. Damn I really didn't think this through, now what am I to do?

We go inside the truck stop and sit at a booth, the server brings us coffee's and we order breakfast, I am just kind of stuck in my mind not really talking and Jay must have noticed.

"Hey little one," he says getting my attention, "I know this was kind of a last minute decision, but I just want you to know that I was serious when I told you not to worry about things. We're going to stop somewhere on the way out of the city and we will get you some clothes and things you need." my eyes start to water, its almost like he knew exactly what was bothering me.

"You don't need to spend that kind of money on me. I can figure something out." I try to decline his offer, but his face hardens.

"No Aimee, I mean it. There is no arguing about this. I helped you get away and I am not just going to leave you with nothing. That's why I said if you wanted to you could stay with me for a bit until you get on your own two feet. Plus, I wouldn't mind getting to know you." He gives me a brilliant smile and I blush, feeling butterflies in my stomach. That smile, he has charm and a way with words and he knows it.

"We will see what happens, but I'm glad to know the option is there if I want." the goofy smile on my face just won't go away as I blush. His hand takes mine and he gives it a little squeeze, I look up and give his a squeeze back. We talked and ate, the conversation was random and it came so easy.

That was how the trip back to his home went, we talked lots and there were even some peacefully quiet moments. Being around Jay was easy, he was definitely charming and a sweetheart. We just parked the semi in the shop, after cleaning it out and washing it he was done work for a week. He works a month on, one week off so this gives us the next week to get me settled.

"Are you sure your okay with staying with me Aimee?" He questions as he drives out of the small town, towards his farm.

"Yes, I am. I promise I will find work as soon as possible and pay you rent." He shakes his head before taking my hand, he likes cuddling and kissing me but we haven't done anything more then a couple make out sessions although I am a little confused as to what we are.

"What if I don't want you to work right now? What if I wanted you to ride in the truck with me for the next month?" he kisses the back of my hand and I look at him baffled.

"Seriously?" he chuckles, and nods yes.

"Yeah, I enjoyed the company and waking up next to you every day was the best feeling ever." he admitted, his cheeks turning the slightest bit pink. My stomach rolled, the fact that he likes me has me feeling so excited yet scared. Am I ready for a relationship after the last two years? I mean its only been about a week of travelling with Jay.

"Let's see how this week goes and we will decide from there." I smiled at him as he pulled my hand to his mouth and kissed the back, but he didn't let go of my hand. Once we pulled up to the farm house I was immediately in love with his home. It was a large yard surrounded by trees, there was a pasture to the right of the house and a barn, you could see path's through the trees as well with cows and horses.

He helps me grab my bags and grabs his own too before leading me into his house. It was very modern, clean and smelled like him. You could tell he took pride in his house, it wasn't showroom perfect but it was beautiful none the less.

"Help yourself to anything here little one. I don't want to assume anything so there is the spare room down the hall to the end and left. Or if you turn right that's my room, but again that's your call and I will respect which ever room you choose." He gave me a kiss on the cheek before taking his bags and going to his room, I grabbed mine and followed. I reached the end of the hall and looked between the two rooms. 

I don't know if I am ready for this, but I know I want it. I like Jay, and the fact that he is nothing like my ex and actually wants me as much as I want him. I take the plunge and turn into his room, following him in. He's laying on his bed in a pair of gray sweatpants with no shirt on, his arms behind his head and his eyes closed.

My eyes drag down his toned body and I smile before setting my bags down beside his and crawling into bed beside him and putting my head on his chest listening to his heart. His arm wraps around me pulling me closer and we just lay there in the silence enjoying each other's company.

"As long as your sure little one." is all he says, I look up to see him looking down at me with a soft smile on his face, almost a look of adoration. I smile and put my hand on his cheek, his lips twitch into a smirk.

"I am sure Jay, you've saved me and helped me when I felt stuck. You didn't have to help a random stranger but you chose to bring me into your home. Thank you." he rolled closer so we were nose to nose before taking my face in his hands.

"Thank you for giving this redneck truckdriver a chance Aimee, not a lot of women can handle a man who is always away with work. Your willing to try this with me and that says more then you can realize. I am so glad I took a chance on you little one." he leans closer, testing the waters. My eyes close and I meet him halfway.

For the first time in two years I feel safe, happy and appreciated all in the matter of a week. We have a week to see where this can go and if it works then I am going with him. It's the least I can do for my redneck savior.

THE END!!