Again, i'm so sorry!

Chad and I rode back to the house, and I changed into something comfier.

"Well, I'm going to go ride in the vineyard. I'll see you later." I said, secretly hoping he would suggest joining me.

He nodded and murmured an okay, so I just walked out of the house, and went to the horse stable. I saddled up Dixie, my favorite horse, and rode out to my favorite spot, since it was probably the best spot for me to recollect my thoughts rationally.

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With the vineyard being so large, we take a horse to get around mostly, and I had a favorite spot; at the highest point, by the creek.

As I rode about the rows of fruit, memories of me and grandpa came back to me. I thought of the summers we'd spend put here, just racing through the mazes and joking around. We'd stop and pick a handful of grapes when the gardeners weren't looking. I remember that little twelve year old I was, and how simple life was. I miss those days.

The closer I got, the newer the memories, of only a few years ago, came back.

Like when I was eighteen when I first brought Chad out here. We used to ride out here to my spot and just sit and talk all day. This is where he first kissed me. And where he told me he loved me.

And I remember we'd have picnics put here, and we'd watch the sunset, and gaze at the stars.

And once we got in a water balloon fight, and grandpa and dad walked up, and we thought we were going to be in So much trouble, but that back fired when they ambushed us with the hose! Oh the days when life was simple and carefree..

As I reached my spot, in the very middle of the vineyard, the highest point, I began to think about what has been happening recently.

Why did Chad kiss me Twice today? Does he really still have feelings for me?

I couldn't imagine that since I knew he had been seeing someone since we split, but that did only last for two dates.. Tawni told me about it once.

I shook of those thoughts when I heard a set of hooves coming my way. I looked up to see Chad on Spark, our fastest horse, and his favorite.

As he came up, I saw he had a blanket with him. Then I realized it was around 50 degrees outside, and around sunset. I had been caught in my own memory lane, that I had totally forgotten about the time, and how long I was out here.

"Hey." he said when he reached me.

"Hey there yourself." I replied.

"Here."

He shifted over to be parallel with me and he draped the blanket over my shoulders.

"Thanks. Wait, how'd you find me?" I didn't tell him exactly where I was going..

"Well, I could be crafty and say I followed the hooves prints, but I really didn't. I just knew you'd be here. I know you pretty well, you know?" he added the last part with a smile.

I couldn't help but smile back and say, "Yeah, you do."

"You want to go back to the house, you know, before it's dark? I sorta ran out here to get you, I was kinda worried.. But in the process, I forgot a flashlight and.." he rambled.

"Chad.. Chad!"

"Yeah?"

"You were rambling again"

"Oh.. Sorry."

I reached over and took his hand and smiled. He had a bit of a problem with rambling, and usually, when we were together, I would just kiss him to shut him up, but that seemed ill-fit right now, not mention it's hard to kiss on two horses.

"Race you back!" I said as I took off.

"Oh, you're so on Munroe!" he said as he bound after me.

We wove in and out of the rows, laughing the while way back. His laugh was like medicine to my whole body, making me feel so much better.

As we reached the stable, I looked over and saw him gazing at me. He quickly diverted his gaze and I swear I saw him blushing.

I got Dixie in her stall, but as I was getting off, I felt Chad's strong hands on my waist. I got down and he took her reigns from me and he also took off her saddle and replaced the water.

"Thanks Chad." I said, surprised.

"Oh, its nothing." he replied with a smile.

We walked out, or rather I walked out. Chad was beside me, but then he wasn't. I didn't think much of it until I suddenly felt him lift me off the ground.

"Chad!" I screamed, giggling as he hung me over his shoulder.

"Chaaaad!" I dragged out his name as I whined for him to put me down.

"nope." he said, popping the 'p'.

"Pwease?" I asked, using my baby voice.

"Sonny, come on. Don't even Try to use that on me.."

I humphed at that. I used to be able to use that voice and the puppy dog face to.. Wait. The Puppy Dog Face!

"Chad, will you pwease wook at me."

"What?" he asked a he shifted me to be bridal style in his arms. As he looked down at my face, he immediately looked back up.

"Sonny Munroe, Stop that!" he said, trying to keep a straight face, but failing miserably as a warm smile cracked on his face and he laughed.

We walked in; or rather he carried me in, the great room and sat down on the couch. I almost jumped out of his arms, but his arms stayed around me, so I didn't move. We sat there, just gazing into each other's eyes, until his face began to move toward mine. I wasn't thinking straight as I moved toward him.

I didn't know what else to do, so I closed my eyes. A moment later, I felt his lips brush over mine, but he pulled back. I shivered at the touch, and I tingled everywhere.

"Sonny, is this.. Can I... Is this okay?" he asked, whispering so quietly. I felt his warm breath fanning my face and is sent even more shivers down my spine.

"Chad.." I started, whispering just as he had, but I didn't know where to begin.

"Sonny.." he began to speak again, but I cut him off.

"Kiss me."

He didn't hesitate as he leaned the few centimeters needed to close the space between us.

I was a tiny bit shocked at first, but I eased into the kiss as I instinctively put my hands behind his neck as I felt his hands wrap around my waist.

To feel his lips move in sync with mine, smoothly and gently, brought back even more memories, but this time, I didn't get sucked into them; I enjoyed the present.

As Chad's lips softly caressed mine, I began to move towards him, so I was then straddling his hips as he reclined back on the couch. His hands moved to my hips, and I ran my fingers through his hair. The kiss began soft, but progressed to be needy, and then passionate and loving. Chad groaned softly as I tugged at the hem of his shirt. He pulled over his head, and I ran my hands all over his sculpted chest. He ran his hands down my back and rested them on my lower hips. I felt his hips involuntarily jerk up to meet my pelvis and I moaned. It scared me, and I became bashful.

I pulled away, blushing furiously as I say back down on the couch, next to Chad's feet, because he was still lying down.

Chad sat up, absolutely breathless. I opened my eyes to see his blue ones in a gaze set on me. I smiled slightly at him, and he slid his arms around me, in a fluent movement. He pulled me close and I snuggled into his chest. My head still fit perfectly under his chin.

I listened to his heart beat for a while and I felt at ease. It was like a familiar lullaby. I closed my eyes and before I knew it, I was asleep in his arms.