The next afternoon Sam's phone beeped, signaling a message, flipping it open she couldn't help but smile when she read the text…

So I stole your number from D's phone. Can we meet? I miss u. M

Running up to her room she started to reply…

Very sneaky:) Park near urs 5? S

Martin sat in his room at home; he had managed to get Sam's number from Danny's phone earlier in the day, but had forbidden himself from messaging her until it was at least twenty-four hours since he had last seen her. Therefore he was relieved when his phone beeped with an almost instant reply.

Deal. I'll be near the swings. M

Pulling on her sweats and runner Sam headed for the door, "I'm going for a run," she called to whoever was listening, "Back in a bit…"

"Okay," called her mother as Sam slammed the door after her. She didn't want to be hot and sweaty when she saw him, but it was the only excuse she could think of to get out of the house and not cause suspicion. Taking off down the road she plugged into her ipod and built up an even run, taking the shortcut to the park near Martin's house.

As soon as he pulled into the car park he saw her, she was laying back in one of the swings, her face looking up to the sky as her hands kept a tight grip on the ropes. Not able to resist he crept up behind her and leaned over her face.

She only noticed his presence when his shadow cut the sun off from her face, "Hey," she smiled embarrassed, but not moving as his hands rested on her shoulders.

"Hi," he smiled back before leaning down and pressing a light kiss onto her lips. "Sorry," he grinned sheepishly, "Couldn't resist."

"Stop apologizing," she replied, sitting up in the swing as he sat in the one next to her, "Who said I didn't enjoy it?"

"Oh you did now, did you?" he teased, relieved that she was into the 'couple stuff.'

"Yes," she replied as she moved to stand in front of him, "I liked it a lot," she said, leaning down to kiss him again. Then pulling back she gave him a small smile, "lean back," she instructed giving him a light push in the chest. Raising her hands up the chains of the swing as she waited for him to comply, then when there was enough space she raised herself up before lowering herself onto his lap- one leg on either side of him.

"Hmm, I like this," he grinned as she leant into kiss him. Letting his arms go straight as he leaned back in the swing, allowing her to lean onto his chest as they kissed.

They stayed like that until they heard giggles and separated to find three little girls watching them from behind a large oak tree, "I think we should get going," she grinned.

"Ok," he pouted, "Want a lift home?"

"Ah, yeah, drop me round the corner though," she suggested as he stood up, picking her up at the same time before untangling her legs and setting her back down.

Sam was quiet as they headed towards her house, "What's up?" Martin asked as she drummed her fingers against the dash. Wincing slightly, she turned in her seat trying to decide how to approach the subject that was bothering her. "It's easier if you just tell me," he smiled as he stopped the car near her house.

"I know we were going to keep this whole thing a secret until we work out what is actually happening…and I know there isn't actually much to tell at this point, but I was wondering…"

"If you could tell Anne?" he guessed, butting in as she paused.

"Yeah," she smiled, her cheeks flushing slightly, "It's just that she is my best friend and we tell each other everything…"

"I don't mind, just give me a heads up when you want to tell Danny- I don't think I'll have to hide from Anne, Danny on the other hand…" he laughed.

"Ok," she smiled, relieved and excited about the prospect of being able to tell her best friend, "But I might just skim over the whole lake thing…"

"Good idea," he laughed, knowing exactly what Anne's reaction would be.

"So I'll just tell her that we are going to take things slow, like we agreed?"

"Ok," he grinned, leaning in to kiss her good-bye.

"So want to meet me here tomorrow?" he suggested when they pulled away.

"I think I'm going to have to start running twice a day, because I don't think I'll be getting in much exercise with you." She grinned.

"Maybe I'll just start running with you?" he replied as they climbed into the car.

"Deal," she grinned through the window of the car after climbing out, "Meet you at the swings same time tomorrow and this time bring your runners."

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"Long run." Danny stated as Sam made her way towards the stairs after running in the door.

"Ah, yeah," she stuttered, brushing past him towards the confines of the shower, already feeling guilty about her secret.