Hannah steadied her self on the ladder as she put up new inventory on the top shelves. She got in some new mysteries today and wanted to get them up. She had showered and changed into one of the sundresses Trelassy had picked out for her. It was a light blue with then straps and Trelassy said it looked good on her. She had curled her hair and bathed in the scented bath she had picked out and sprayed a little Cool Water on. She knew she wouldn't see Mark until tomorrow, but she had wanted to practice and make sure she looked okay.

She had kicked off her sandals to climb the ladder to put the books up.

She heard the bell ring on the front door.

"If you need help, I'll be up in a minute!" Hannah shouted.

Mark smiled. He had decided to stop in here on his way home and check out Hannah book store. He heard her call out and followed her voice. He found her in the back on the ladder putting up books.

"Hey Darlin." Mark said.

Hannah jumped at Mark's voice coming from underneath her, her foot slipped and she went tumbling right into Mark's waiting arms.

Mark looked into her big brown eyes, her glasses having fell to the floor.

"Darlin we really got to quit meeting like this." Mark said smiling.

Hannah flushed red; he must think she was the biggest klutz in the world.

"I'm sorry Darlin, it was my fault for startling you." Mark said.

Hannah without thinking wrapped her arms around his neck.

"It's okay, you caught me, and I'm fine." Hannah said.

Mark looked down at her, she had her hair curled and had on a pretty dress, she looked real pretty. She also smelled good as hell.

Mark turned around and walked up front with her and sat her down on a chair.

"You sure you're alright?" Mark asked.

"Yes, I'm fine." Hannah said.

Hannah remembered the neck thing from the book; she tilted her head to one side and brushed her hair back over her shoulder.

Mark didn't know what was wrong with him but damn if he didn't have the urge to kiss her at the very least nibble on that pretty little neck of hers.

"You look real pretty Hannah." Mark said staring at her.

"Thank you." Hannah said smiling.

"Let me run back there and get your glasses." Mark said and took off.

Hannah wondered if her plan was working, he was looking at her funny.

Mark came back with her glasses and handed them to her.

"Here sweetie." Mark said.

Hannah slid them on.

"Thanks." She said.

"So want to show me around?" Mark asked.

Hannah gazed straight in his eyes. That was one of the tips. Mark stared right back at her, seemingly mesmerized by her gaze.

"Yea, come on." Hannah said grabbing his hand. His hand felt warm and strong and she never wanted to let go.

Mark followed her around as she showed him different sections. Mark kept a hold of her hand the whole time.

Finally they made there way back up front.

"Hannah this is really great, you've done a wonderful job here.' Mark said.

"Thanks." Hannah said.

Mark noticed she hadn't stuttered once since he had been here.

"It's about time for me to lock up." Hannah said.

"Trying to get rid of me?" Mark asked grinning.

"Oh no, you can stay as long as you want." Hannah said quickly.

Mark laughed.

"I got to get going anyway." Mark said.

Hannah walked him to the door.

"I haven't thanked you for catching me." Hannah said.

"No problem Hannah, I think it was my fault tonight anyway." Mark said.

Hannah looked up into his eyes. Mark lowered his head and brushed his lips lightly against hers.

Hannah eyes widened. God that felt good, she thought. 

"You didn't mind me doing that did ya?" Mark asked.

"No." Hannah said and blushed.

Mark smiled and ran a finger down her warm cheek.

"You're really very sweet Hannah." Mark murmured.

Mark straightened up suddenly.

"I'll see ya tomorrow at 6:00pm." Mark said.

"Okay." Hannah murmured still in awe of his kiss.

Mark grinned.

"Be sure and lock up." Mark said.

"I will goodnight." Hannah said.

"Good night Hannah." Mark said and turned and left.

Hannah watched him climb in his truck and leave. She shut and locked the door and hung up the closed sign. She leaned against the door and sighed. This was going so much better than expected. The man she was in love with was finally starting to notice her. She smiled as she made her way upstairs. Hopefully soon she would have the man she loved.

Mark drove home full of confusion. At first he had just wanted to be friends with her, but now something else was stirring in him. He had looked in her eyes and had the strongest desire to kiss her. Hell if he knew what was wrong. He sighed why did life always have to throw curve balls at ya he wondered.