Driving a Stick
“Look,— have you ever driven a stick before?”
“No,— this is my first time.”
“I don’t think we have time for a lesson. Besides, if you’ve never done it before we’ll need to take it slow and we might have to skip dinner before the movie. It could be messy.”
“I really want to drive your pony.—— Just the thought is exhilarating. I can feel my heart racing with anticipation.”
“Girl,— MUSTANG.—— Pony implies small, not ready for a ride. A Mustang is wild,— free,— no holes barred; with the top down, the wind blowing through your hair; an unstoppable force propelling you though time and space as you’re almost carried into another dimension-of-pleasure,—— whether you’re in the driver’s seat, or just along for the ride. I’d love for you to just enjoy,—— with you, heaven is my destination.”
“Hold your horses buddy. I ain’t takin’ the back seat to no smooth-talker. My momma warned me about boys like you. If we’re doin’ this, I ain’t no passenger on this ride. I’ll be the one in control taking us on this journey. After all, this is my first time with a stick and I want it to be perfect.”
“Okay, darlin‘, climb aboard. Lets get the engine purrin’”
“I need the top down. I want to feel the freedom, unhampered,—the thrill of fresh air surrounding me as the sun caress my very essence.”
“Let me pop-the-top kitten,—— there, is that better? Let me help you with that belt.”
“What’s the problem?”
“You have to baby the starter — wind her up gentle. Turn the key slow. I’m literally licking lips in anticipation. That’s it, now the fuel is flowing. Gently, ease on the petals,—that’s it all the way down. Feel the engine purring. Pump the pedal lightly and embrace it‘s power.”
“Ohhhhhhh, god, this is intense.”
“The plush interior is so warm and inviting. I can hear your heart beating. Ease off the pedals. Can you feel the relentless stroke of the pistons as the clutch engages? No lunging,— pull out slow and watch the scratches. Easy, that‘s it, you‘ve got this. Perfect, oh god you‘re a natural. Scratches, scratches, come on baby!”
“Sit back and enjoy. I got this.”
“Ease up baby — or this will be a short trip.”
“This is my ride so shut-up there‘s no stoppin‘ until I‘m satisfied. A few scratches are just mile markers on this journey. I’m going to take you to places you’ve never been before.”
“I think you lied to me. This isn’t your first time driving a stick.”
“You’re right; I got to drive that jacked-up Maverick last weekend.”
“I could tell.—— Eva right?”
“Yep! That’s her. She’s got a decked out hot-rod that just won‘t stop. She got buckled-up and let me drive all night.—— Does that bother you Mustang?”
“Not at all baby, I wouldn’t mind drivin’ that myself.”
“That can be arranged. She loves to race. I’ll set it up for tomorr... Ohhhhh!