Chapter 9

"Hi," Bryan greeted her the next day.

"Hi," Sam said to him, then waved and smiled at Quinn who had dropped Bryan off. "You're okay?"

"Fine," Bryan assured her. "Nothing happened at the fire last night."

He held his arm out to her and she stepped into it, both arms coming around her. She lifted her head for a kiss and smiled when his lips met hers.

"Six?" Bryan asked.

"That's fine," Sam told him.

"This time we'll get through dinner," Bryan promised.

"I hope so," Sam smiled while she nibbled on his bottom lip.

"We're not on call," Bryan said. "Unless there's a bad one somewhere."

"Let's hope not," Sam frowned.

Bryan's finger tip touched her bottom lip and she kissed his finger.

"I better get going or Dad will have me digging out the septic field tonight," Bryan sighed.

"Eww," Sam shuddered. "You better get home then."

"I'll see you at six," Bryan gave her another kiss.

"I'll be ready," Sam kissed him.

She wondered at the smile that spread across Bryan's face. Sam tilted her head as she looked at him.

"See you," Bryan gave her one final kiss before letting her go and getting into his Yukon.

"Bye," Sam gave him a small wave as he started it up and with another look in her direction, he pulled out and turned left towards Three Ponies.

Sam sighed. Gosh she was crazy about him. She gave a little skip in the ranch yard before heading into the barn to complete her chores.

She smiled widely at Bryan when he came to pick her up that evening. He was wearing a dark blue shirt tucked into jeans. His boots were as shiny as his hair. Sam thought he was very handsome and told him so.

"Maybe, but nothing can compare to how beautiful you are," Bryan responded.

"Stop," Sam blushed as she kissed him.

"It's the truth, Sammy," Bryan told her. He put his arm around her and she leaned into his side. She felt his lips against her temple and she sighed.

"Come on," Bryan urged her. "Let's go eat."

They teased each other during dinner, but both felt the underlying currents between the two. Sam was feeling very warm and very full between her legs. She wanted Bryan and by the way he was looking at her during dinner, she thought he was feeling the same way.

After dinner, he held out his hand to her and Sam put hers in his. Bryan's fingers tightened on hers and she looked up at him as they walked out to his vehicle.

"Sam," Bryan began.

"Yes!" Sam told him.

Bryan looked surprised. Sam blushed. She saw the teasing look in his eye.

"Don't tease me Bryan," Sam begged him, blushing deeper.

Bryan opened the passenger door and picked her up and put her on the seat, which brought her up to his level. His mouth bent to hers.

"I want you, Sammy," Bryan told her against her mouth.

"Yes," Sam murmured against his lips.

Bryan's mouth moved over hers.

"Are you sure?" Bryan asked. "I want you to be sure."

"I'm sure," Sam nodded, her lips nibbling hers.

"It's all been pretty quick," Bryan reminded her.

"When you know, you know," Sam shrugged.

They looked at each other for a few moments and then Bryan nodded. He gave her one last kiss before going around to the driver's side of his Yukon. Sam shut the passenger door and buckled herself in.

Bryan looked at her again as he started his vehicle. She leaned against the door, watching him as he drove.

Once he had secured a room, Bryan drove up to park in front of the room and turned to look at her. He asked her with his eyes if she was sure and she nodded. That was all he needed.

He came around to the passenger side and opened the door for her. His mouth met hers and he put his arms around her butt as he lifted her up and carried her into the room.

Sam slid down his body and her legs were wobbly when her feet hit the floor. His mouth met hers.

"I love you Sammy," Bryan told her afterwards. "And I loved how you responded to me."

"How could I not?" Sam gasped. "Making love to you was wonderful."

"Don't do that," Bryan pleaded.

"Do what?" Sam yelped.

"Talk in the past tense," Bryan told her, rolling over onto his back and bringing her with him. She snuggled into his chest, then lifted her head to look at him.

"I hope we'll do it again," Sam said shyly.

"Oh trust me, Samantha," Bryan gave a short laugh.

She lay her head back down on this chest and told him that she loved him. Bryan tightened his arms around her and smiled into her hair.