Darkest Hour #13 pg.52-53

Amy was surprised at the intensity in his voice. Daniel hadn't moved, and she stood riveted to the spot, her hand still resting on the saddle. She felt confused, and blushed.

"I…" she began, uncertain what to say.

But Daniel didn't let her say any more. He adjusted his hold of the saddle. And before she realized what was happening, he leaned forward and kissed her.

Amy felt a rush of shock and bewilderment. She stepped back hurriedly. Daniel stepped back too, and they stared at each other.

"How could you! You know I'm dating Ty and I'm sorry if I gave you some signs that thought I wanted you to kiss me but I'm not interested in you like that. You're just a friend!" Amy hurriedly explained to Daniel, her voice panicky.

Oh no. Amy thought. What am I going to tell Ty?

"I know I know. I'm so sorry Amy. I just, I do like you and yes you're a very attractive young women and Ty's very lucky but I've wanted to do that for awhile now and well, I guess I just couldn't fight it anymore. I am sorry." Daniel rushed to explain.

"I—I gotta go. Bye." Amy rushed past Daniel to get to Lou's car as soon as it pulled up.

"Everything ok Amy?" Lou asked seeing Amy's flushed face.

"No Daniel just kissed me and I don't know what to do. I told him that I don't feel for him like that and I don't know how to explain it all to Ty." Amy said while tears welled up in her eyes.

Lou hurriedly snatched Amy up in her arms and shushed her. "Amy, Ty loves you. He's not going to be upset at you for this. Yes he'll be upset at Daniel but he will get over it. You know Ty. He's understanding."

"Thanks Lou. That's just what I needed to hear."

"No problem. Now let's get back to them horses huh?"

"Yeah let's."