Chapter 4

Sam was in study hall when she decided to log in on the computer she was using to check her email. Not that she thought anyone would email her while she was at school, but just the chance that Jake might was worth risking being caught goofing off.

Sure enough, there was an email from him. She glanced around and not seeing anyone paying any attention to her, she opened it.

Hi Brat:

She couldn't help it, she was feeling giddy again even at being called Brat.

I miss you. I need to ask a favor of you. I'll call you later.

J

Sam's smile widened. Whatever it is he wanted to ask her was going to be a yes at this point. Just knowing he'd call her later made her feel warm all over.

She popped her head up, looking around again and decided to answer his email.

Hey.

What favor? I miss you too. Why couldn't you just go to a local college, huh? A few weeks ago I knew I'd miss you a lot when you left, now it's worse.

S

Sam sent the email and sighed. Gosh, she did miss him a lot. She thought about him all the time, which was so unlike her. All she wanted to do was feel his arms around her as he kissed her.

She was surprised when a few minutes later, another email from Jake arrived. Sam didn't care about the consequences, she opened it right away.

You must be in study hall. Don't get caught.

I miss u a lot too.

Just close your eyes
And you'll be here with me
Just look to your heart
And that's where I'll be
If you just close your eyes
Till your drifting away
You'll never be too far from me
If you close your eyes

I know I'm gonna see you again
But promise me that you won't forget
Cause as long as you remember
A part of us will be together
So even when you're fast asleep
Look for me inside your dreams
Keep believing in what we're sharing
And even when I'm not there to tell you

Sam gasped. Did Jake Ely, cowboy to the max, big, tough guy actually write down a poem or lyrics to her and send them? My gosh, she was falling for him. Hard!

She felt the tears in her eyes as she read what he had written. Jake really was sweet and she knew he'd be embarrassed if she said anything or told anyone else. She'd keep it between them, but there was no way she wasn't going to mention it.

I'll keep your secret…..that you are incredibly sweet! Thank you for sending me that, though it makes me miss you even more.

If Jake only knew what she dreamt of him when she was sleeping! Sam felt herself blush right there in class. Oh gosh, she really was feeling warm now.

The bell rang and she had to log off and head to her next class. She looked forward to talking to Jake later.