I sighed, my face red from the sun. I pulled at the weeds in the field, piled up branches and stacked rocks.

"I wouldn't have to do this… if I still… lived in the city!...There done… for now." I wiped my forehead, somewhat proud of my work but I couldn't help but look at the rest of the field I had left to do.

I heard someone walking behind me. I turned, it was Mark.

"Hey Mark, how's it going?"

"Great, you?"

"Yeah, I could be better…"

He crouched down next to me, "Tired?"

"You have no idea; I've been working every single on this field. The weeds, rocks and branches just come back!" I yelled frustrated.

Mark smiled and offered me his hand. "Why don't you relax today? I'll do the work."

I thought about this. "I don't know…"

"Come on, I can do the work."

I nodded, and as I began to walk towards the house I said "I have to pay you back."

I wasn't sure if he had heard me or not. He seemed really caught up in the work he was doing, and I knew sometimes he didn't hear me when I talked to him.

I walked towards my house. If I was going to relax, I would probably spend the day sleeping or sit and read a book.

Of course, sleeping sounded like a better idea.

When I opened my eyes, it was late afternoon. The sun was setting. I ran outside, Mark was just finishing his work. He waved and said he'd be finished in a few minutes.

I waited.

"Sorry about that! I hope I didn't keep you waiting! Anyways, there isn't much left to do!" he said happily.

I smiled. "Thanks Mark, this helps a lot, you know."

He shrugged, rubbing the back of his neck "You work hard, so I thought I'd help out." He blushed.

While his guard was down, I kissed him on the cheek. He stopped to look at me.

"Didn't I tell you I'd pay you back somehow?"

"You did?"