Miss You III
Rating: PG-13, a little more racy in this chapter though ;o)
Disclaimer: See chapter one, because I don't feel like announcing my poorness again
A/N: Thanks again to all of the people who are reviewing, I appreciate it :o)
I wrote this chapter while I was chillin' in Tahoe with my friend, watching chipmunks get busy.
Anyway, she helped me out with this one, so thanks Jifle:oD
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It'd been 6 weeks since their chance meeting at the café, and Ainsley had spent more time with Sam in that 6 weeks than her fiance. She sighed as she tugged a tank top over her bathing suit. It was Saturday, and she'd had plans with James, but he'd cancelled on her again, so she was going to the beach with Sam instead. Not that she minded, she enjoyed spending time with Sam; maybe more than she should. Before she could explore that thought any further she heard the doorbell ring and grabbed her bag, smiling as she jogged to the door to meet Sam.
They managed to find a beach that wasn't too crowded, and Sam watched unabashedly as Ainsley pulled off her tank top and shorts, and leaned over in her bikini to spread her towel out on the sand. She glanced up when she finished and caught him looking. Sam blushed and smiled sheepishly, expecting her to chastise him, but instead she grinned flirtatiously and flipped her long hair over her shoulder before sitting on her towel and rubbing sunscreen on her legs. Sam followed suit, sitting on his towel and wondering to himself if she was trying to drive him crazy with the way she was slowly stroking her calves, rubbing the lotion in carefully.
"Need any help with that?", he couldn't help himself
"Thanks Sam," she answered without looking up from her task, "but I think I've got this under control for now"
He nodded (though she wasn't looking), trying to keep from drooling as she moved her hands to her chest, and if he thought she was driving him crazy before, she was going to give him a heart attack as she readjusted her bikini top and rubbed the lotion onto the tops of her breasts and shoulders. She finished with the back of her neck, and then turned to Sam, who was still sitting and starring at her, his mouth hanging slightly open
"Um Sam?", she asked, trying to break him out of his trance
He blinked, "Yeah?"
"Is your offer for help still good?"
Sam licked his lips, "You mean you want me to…"
"Could you get my back?", Ainsley finished for him, "I can't reach, and I burn easily"
Before he could answer, she laid down on her stomach and reached out, handing him the bottle of sunscreen. He swallowed and took the bottle, scooting over until he was kneeling above her and brushed her hair out of the way. He poured some sun block into his hand and took a deep breath, looking down at Ainsley's perfect body, barely covered by her red swim suit. Sam bit his lip, trying to control his thoughts as he began rubbing the lotion onto the smooth skin of her back. Ainsley sighed softly and Sam could feel his shorts getting tighter. She was torturing him. He finished applying the sunscreen, taking a bit longer than he needed to, and grabbed Ainsley's beach bag, pulling it into his lap to hide his reaction.
"Thanks Sam", she said, sitting back up. She looked at him strangely, "Sam, why are you holding my bag in your lap?"
He froze for a minute, "Um…do you have any chapstick in here?", he asked, pretending to dig through the bag
Ainsley frowned, "I think there's some in the front pocket"
Sam took his time, rummaging through the small pocket, pulling it out, inspecting the tube, and then putting a little on his lips, making sure he'd gotten himself under control before relinquishing the bag to her.
He cleared his throat, "So, are you going to swim?"
Ainsley scrunched her nose a bit, "I don't know, is the water very cold here?"
"Not too cold," Sam shook his head, "Of course, the only way to know for sure is to go in"
She looked out at the water doubtfully, not making any move to get up from her towel.
Sam grinned at her playfully, "Am I going to have to throw you in?"
Ainsley gave him a look, "You wouldn't dare"
He raised his eyebrows, "You've underestimated me before, Ainsley"
She rolled her eyes, "Hardly"
"All right, that's it", he grabbed her around the waist and tossed her over his shoulder. Ainsley sqealed, giggling and struggling, but he tightened his grip on her and waded into the water before flinging her in. She shrieked at the sudden temperature change and grabbed Sam's ankle, causing him to trip and fall into the water with her. He sat up a moment later and spat out a mouthful of salty seawater.
"That's what you get for throwing me in the water, Samuel"
He sighed exaggeratedly, raising his hands in surrender, "Okay I deserved that, I guess we're even"
Ainsley laughed, "Oh we're not even. That was just a preview of what you have coming."
Sam smirked, "What I have coming? Are you going to punish me now?"
"Oh just you wait", Ainsley replied, standing up and walking back toward her towel on the sand.
Sam caught a glimpse of her stiffened nipples through the thin material of her suit before she walked away, and decided he'd better stay in the cool water a little longer.
After the beach they decided to go out to lunch in La Jolla. They bought sandwiches and then walked across the street and ate them on a bench overlooking the children's pool where they could watch the harbor seals.
"So what were you and James going to do today before he got tied up with work?", Sam asked after finishing his food
Ainsley set down her half eaten sandwich and picked up the cupcake she'd bought herself for dessert, "Oh, we were going to go to the Humane Society and pick out a puppy. He's worried about me being home alone all the time", she rolled her eyes, "it would be nice to have someone to come home to"
Sam nodded, "I could go with you if you still want to go today"
"Oh, you don't have to do that Sam, besides, James would probably want to help me pick the puppy out"
He nodded, "You're probably right, but then, if you wait for him to go with you, you may never end up getting your puppy"
Ainsley laughed, "You're right about that, though I guess it's not really funny…I suppose I could at least go look. Are you sure you want to go with me?"
"Yeah," Sam assured her, "besides, you'll need me there; I'm a dog expert"
Ainsley smirked, "Well let's go then!"
They climbed into Sam's car and headed to the county animal shelter. When they got there they were shown around by one of the volunteers and they got acquainted with a litter of 12 week old shepherd mix puppies that had been brought in a few weeks earlier. Ainsley giggled as a playful male puppy climbed into her lap and put his paws on her shoulders, trying to lick her face.
"I think someone's in love" Sam smiled, not that I could blame him, he thought
Ainsley returned his smile, "Well it's mutual then". She scratched the puppy's ear and looked up at shelter worker, "Is he ready for adoption?"
The lady nodded, "He's been neutered and had his first round of vaccinations, so you can take him home today if you want to. Of course there's an $85 adoption fee"
"That's fine, he's worth it", she said, kissing the pup on his nose, "We're going to have to make a trip to Petsmart on the way home, aren't we?", she looked over at Sam, "You don't mind, do you?"
He grinned and shook his head, glad to see her so happy, and they made their way to the front desk to fill out the paperwork and finalize the adoption process.
"So what're you going to name him?", Sam asked as they pulled up to her building
"He seems like a Chester", she answered happily, gathering up all of the bags of pet supplies she'd bought
He smiled, "That's a good name for him. Here, I'll carry the bags, you get Chester"
They got everything into the apartment and Ainsley walked Sam out to his car, "Thanks for all of your help today Sam"
He shook his head, "I don't mind at all Ainsley"
She hugged him and went on her tip toes to give him an appreciative kiss on the cheek, but when she pulled back he gently cupped the side of her face in his hand and kissed her softly on the lips. She was a bit stunned but didn't push him away. He pulled back after a couple of seconds, and looked into her eyes to gauge her reaction; he knew he shouldn't have done it, but he couldn't stand to let her go back to her lonely apartment again without showing her how he felt about her.
Ainsley took a shuddery breath, holding his gaze for a moment before nervously looking down at her hands, "Sam-"
"He doesn't deserve you Ainsley", he interrupted, taking her hand, "I care about you a lot, I always have"
Ainsley looked like she might cry, "I can't do this Sam, I have to go", she pulled her hand out of his grasp and hurried back into her apartment, quickly closing the door behind her. She leaned against it for a minute and then climbed onto the couch, pulling Chester into her lap and letting her tears fall into his soft fur. She had no idea what to do.
A/N: Okay, there's the third installment, I don't know if I like the ending, but I figured it was time Sam made his move. Sorry if they seem a bit out of character, but I haven't seen the show in a while.