Ch 10

Samantha was already awake getting ready to go on her morning jog when Dave came out of his room. He smiled when he saw on the porch stretching her long legs looking sexy in a black tank top and matching tight shorts.

"Good morning Samantha," he leaned in the doorway.

"Good morning Dave," she smiled noticing how irresistible he looked in just shorts. Her eyes ran over his muscular chest.

"Going for a run?" Dave grinned while she pulled her hair up into a ponytail.

"Yes, want to come?"

"Sure, give me a minute I'll grab a t-shirt," he went back to his room reappearing with a grey t-shirt.

"You ready?" Samantha started to jog in place.

"As ready as I'll ever be," he quickly stretched. Samantha started slow till they hit the trail in the park up the street. Dave was surprised at how fast she quickened her pace. "You do this every morning?"

"I try to when the weather is bad I go to the gym instead," Samantha slowed down as they neared a park bench. "Want to rest for a minute?"

"Sure," Dave sat down taking a deep breathe.

"I hope I'm not tiring you out," Samantha smiled sitting down next to him.

"No way, I have plenty of energy especially for you. Unless you have an objection I plan to spend the day with you," he lightly brushed his fingers against her hand.

"Good, you'll need that energy for a day with me," Samantha laughed.

"Hunter warned me you're like the energizer bunny especially on your days off. You are off today right?" He asked as she nodded yes. "So what's on the agenda?"

"Mainly grocery shopping and experimenting with some new recipes," Samantha stretched her arms.

"Doesn't sound bad."

"You can bail on me at anytime," Samantha didn't want him to feel like he had to spend the day with her.

"I don't think I'll want to do that. I like spending time with you," Dave decided to test the waters reaching for her hand. Samantha didn't pull back as he lightly caressed it. "I'm enjoying our time too," Samantha truly was. "Come on let's get back home and get to the store."

"Ok, I'll race you," Dave gently pulled her up off the bench before taking off down the trail. She ran after him catching up to him keeping at his pace till they got close to the house. She waited till the last minute beating him. "Good going Sami." Dave kissed her cheek softly. "I'm going to take a shower than make you breakfast."

"You don't have to do that," Samantha rested her hand on his arm.

"I want to. Its only fair you kicked my ass and won," Dave grinned. "I'll be right back." She nodded okay watching him leave feeling completely relaxed for the first time in a long time.

Dave made her a blueberry pancakes for breakfast. They ate together talking about the current news. He helped her clean up after breakfast before they headed to the grocery store. They were laughing and having a good time shopping for all the ingredients Samantha needed for her recipes. Dave was looking forward to seeing what she planned to make. They finished shopping heading back to the house finding a note from Hunter saying him and Trish where going to see her parents. They wouldn't be back till the next night leaving Dave and Samantha in the house alone. Samantha at first was nervous about the situation then realized there was nothing to be nervous about Dave was being a perfect gentleman.

"Do you need help?" Dave leaned on the counter watching her sort the ingredients.

"No, but you can keep me company if you want."

"Of course I'll stay with you," Dave came around the counter wrapping his arms around her waist. "This day just keeps getting better and better."

"Yes it does," Samantha leaned back against his strong hard body.

"Samantha, I don't want to push you into anything. I'm sure you can tell by now I like you a lot. If I do anything that makes you uncomfortable please let me know," Dave softly said.

"Thank you and I will let you know," Samantha ran her fingers over his arm.

"Good, I'll let you get to your cooking," Dave let her go sitting down in a kitchen chair. He silently sat watching her prepare her dishes. She smiled when the oven timer went off.

"Are you ready to be my taste tester?" Samantha came near him hiding a plate behind her back. He nodded yes. "Close your eyes."

"Okay Sami, I'm all yours do with me as you like," Dave closed his eyes. Samantha slowly guided the fork to his mouth. He took a bite instantly smiling.

"Yum, very good. What is it?"

"I'll tell you in a minute first try this," she fed him a spoonful of desert.

"That is even better. Can I open my eyes now?"

"Yes," Samantha didn't move from in front of him. "The first thing you tried was ham with a pineapple cherry glaze and the second was a mint chocolate cheesecake."

"They were both delicious," Dave caressed her arm.

"There is plenty if you want more," Samantha was finding it harder to deal with her butterflies.

"Definitely want more," Dave pulled the plates closer to him while Samantha sat down next to him. It made her happy seeing him enjoying her cooking.

After they cleaned up the kitchen, they settled into the family room putting on a movie. Dave didn't hesitate wrapping his arms around Samantha as they watched What Dreams May Come. Samantha felt tears welling in her eyes at how sad the movie was. When she couldn't hold her tears back anymore, Dave smiled wiping her tears away. He loved how she wasn't afraid to show her emotions. He held her closer caressing her back. She nestled closer to him letting the moment sweep them both away. Towards the end of the movie, Dave looked down at Samantha. I'm falling for this woman more and more every minute, he thought running his fingers lightly along her cheek. I don't care she is still married to Kane I want her to be mine, Dave kept caressing her cheek till she looked at him meeting his eyes. He felt his heart race rapidly as he leaned closer to her lightly brushing his lips against hers. Samantha's heart was beating with his. He slowly kissed her filling them both with electrifying sensations. Samantha wrapped her arms around his neck kissing him back.

"I've wanted to do this since last night," Dave whispered against her lips.

"I'm glad you finally did," she smiled as he kissed her again. That evening started a relationship that Samantha never expected. She was developing strong feelings for Dave but deep inside of her she still couldn't escape the love she felt for Kane.