Chapter 10

Sam was at Three Ponies when Jake pulled in. She could see his surprise at finding her there, but then saw his white smile. She was there to see Toby, but quickly forgot him when she saw Jake.

He had barely stopped his Avalanche before Sam was next to the vehicle and fairly jumping up and down in excitement. She heard the door locks open when he shut it off and she opened the driver's door and leapt in.

"Oomph," Jake grunted when Sam landed in his lap. "I'm happy to see you too, Brat."

"Shut up and kiss me," Sam's mouth found his.

Jake chuckled against her lips until the two of them were swept up in their kiss. His hands tangled in her auburn hair as the kiss deepened. Her tongue touched his bottom lip before he opened his mouth to her, their tongues then dancing, tangling.

Sam whimpered and Jake pulled away from her. Both of them were gasping for breath.

"We're going to town tonight," Jake declared.

"Do you expect me to argue?" Sam laughed in disbelief.

Jake chuckled, his soft, full lips finding hers again.

Jake chuckled, getting out behind her. "Why are you here, anyway?"

Sam gave him a startled look.

"I didn't mean it like that and you know it," Jake scolded her.

"I came to see my horse," Sam told him.

Jake looked towards the pasture, seeing Toby standing at the pasture gate. He nodded.

"How about we go for a ride later," Jake said.

"I thought we already determined we would," Sam gave him a look. Jake's mouth twitched before he threw back his head and laughed outright. Sam loved his laughter and fingered the small dimple that appeared in his cheek.

He turned his head and kissed her finger. Sam's heart melted and he saw it in her eyes.

"I've missed you," Jake told her.

Sam put her hands on his shoulders, standing on her tiptoes to nibble on his bottom lip. He surprised her by putting his arm around her waist and kissing her back.

"We need to go in since I'm sure my family is watching out the window," Jake told her.

"Your mom is prolly anxious to hug you too," Sam said. Jake grimaced and she couldn't help the grin.

"Oh shuddup," Jake grumbled and Sam giggled.

He smiled at her, taking her hand with one of his while carrying his bag with the other. Together they walked towards the big stone house.