Chapter 14 Make your move
'Do you feel anything? I mean, you're ok?' Kate had just entered Stevie's cottage. 'Yes, totally fine again. The doctor said everything's ok again. Stitches are gone too.' She pointed at her head. Kate took a closer look. 'Well that looks nice, you hardly see anything'. 'Yeah', Stevie said pleased, 'it probably will even get less the upcoming weeks'. 'You're ready?' Kate asked. 'I'm ready. I'm glad I can have some fun again. Good idea of Dave'. Kate wasn't that pleased. Of course she was happy that Stevie was better, but why did she had to look this beautiful tonight? Alex could not neglect this.
Kate and Stevie got to the pub and found Dave and Alex already preparing at the pool table. 'Well, you look stunning ladies. Specially Steves. Don't you think so Alex?' Kate gave Dave a stare for making this comment, but Dave replied with an 'it's all for the bet' look. 'You look gorgeous', Alex said in a very delicate way looking at Stevie. It made Stevie smile and biting her lip for a moment. 'Well thank you. You look pretty handsome yourself too'. Dave showed a huge grin. This was going perfect.
'So, Kate and me will form a team, and you two', Dave said after bringing some drinks. 'Oh, I thought we would beat the girls', Alex said. 'No no, we have to have two equal teams'. Alex poked Stevie softly who was standing next to him. 'Equal hey! This is gonna be an easy one'. 'In the pocket', Stevie replied.
Dave looked a bit worried. Stevie was playing brilliant and there was no need for any assistance from Alex. Kate was just trying to give it another shot, but she had missed most attempts so far. 'Kate, let me help you, cause otherwise we gonna loose big time.' Hoping this would bring Alex on an idea too he bended over Kate and assisted her. Kate, who had been mostly annoyed with Dave focusing so much on the other two, was happily surprised with Dave's move. While he gave her instructions Alex and Stevie looked at the two. Alex grinned and looked sideways at his friend, who shook her head and grinned back at him.
'Brilliant!' Dave shouted as Kate had made improvement. Stevie and Alex laughed. Dave's mood changed quickly when he saw Stevie give it another try all by herself. Kate saw that Dave wanted to say or do something to change it but she stopped him. 'Some things have to happen from oneself. But you can help me', she smiled. Dave hesitated for a moment but realized she was right.
In the meantime Alex was just enjoying his view when Stevie bended over just in front of him. 'Yes!', Stevie said as she turned around and gave Alex a high five. Alex grinned. 'Next time we need real competition'. 'Well, I like it this way', Stevie said pleased. Alex realized he loved the sparkle in her eyes, as she looked at him. 'Thinking of it, I like it too', he smirked. 'I betcha, you were loving the view, weren't you!'. Alex looked caught, searching for denying words. 'Next time, check the mirrors, Ryan', Stevie laughed looking at the mirror in from of her that had had just a perfect view on Alex' staring.
'Another round?' Alex asked with a big grin knowing they had beat them big time. 'No', Dave said, ' I have this congress for vets tomorrow in Melbourne, so I have to get up pretty early'. 'Nice mate', Alex said, 'inviting us for a pool night and have to leave this early'. 'Well, I'm going with you', Kate said, knowing it would probably leave Alex and Stevie together alone, but she was more focused on spending some time alone with Dave. Dave on the other hand was glad with Kate's move. 'Good, I'll bring you to Drovers. You guys can stay'.
Alex looked at Stevie. 'You wanna?' 'Well, I'm a bit tired' Stevie replied, but she didn't really wanted to go home. 'Come on, we've won; we can at least take another beer. Hey, we can drink one at home. You like that?' Stevie's face already lightened up. That was way better than hanging in this pub. 'Yes, I would like that!' 'Good!' Alex said pleased looking at Stevie, who caught his gaze. 'Very good!', Dave said, 'I will see you two later. Gonna bring Kate home'.
Dave and Kate had got to Drovers, but were still sitting in Dave's Ute. 'That was not what you have been hoping for hey?' Kate concluded. Dave showed a soft smile. 'Well, I had a great evening anyway. And I probably have improved your pool skills.' Kate smiled and looked away a bit shyly when she saw Dave's pretty eyes staring at her. 'Maybe it did worked after all, they're alone now.' Dave nodded, but he didn't really wanted to reply on that comment. 'Thanks anyway for the back up', he said. Kate smiled. 'Well, you can always count on me', she added a bit clumsy. 'I sure can'.
'Well ... goodnight than.' Dave nodded and Kate made her move to get out of the car. 'Don't I get a kiss goodnight', he said quickly before she got out of the car. She turned her face and looked a bit uneasy at him. His eyes were begging, so she moved closer and gave him a soft kiss on his right cheek. Their eyes shared a moment, while their faces were still close. 'Thank you', Dave said softly, 'goodnight than'. Kate showed a soft smile and quickly placed a soft kiss on his lips. She turned away immediately, hardly believing that she had just kissed him. Dave looked a bit surprised but pleased and before he could react Kate already left the car, a bit embarrassed, but when she walked further a huge smile appeared on her face.