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Chapter 15

Sam got out of bed at quarter to eleven. She knew that every one was asleep now. She snuck out and slowly walked down the steps, skipping over the third because she knew it squeaked. Once she was down and had her shoes on, she groaned and held her stomach. He rib was killing her! She left the house and made her way to the the rock.

Jake was waiting. It was dark out. Everyone at his place was still up well some of his brothers anyways. They didn't really ask where her was going, and he doubted they really cared. Jake really didn't mind. He just wanted to grab Witch and get to Sam. He rode Witch bare back and let her graze alittle ground tied. He looked at his watch. It was almost eleven. Sam prolly ditched me. But then again, what do I really expect, for her to come crawling back to me? After I hurt her so bad. Then the accident, the one I basicly caused. These where just some of the thoughts hes had since that night.

"Jake?" Sam whispered into the night. Where was he?

"Over here Sam." Jake said relieved.

"Sorry I am late. They didn't go to bed until about 10:30. Pretty early considering, but there is alot to do at the ranch tomorrow." She said quietly.

"Thats fine, I was just nervous that you ditched me." He tried to make a joke. He wasn't prepared for Sam's come back.

"I wouldn't do that because I am said I would be here and I- unlike some people do not lie." She said as she sat down on the cool grass beneath her. As far away from Jake as she could.

"Sam, I didn't lie to you. Well not really. You see I did at first but then I just couldn't stop going out wiht you. Darrell only wanted me to do one date. The rest were on my own time. Please you have to believe me. I am so so sorry. If I could take it all back I should. But you know what? I wouldn't. If I wasn't for Darrell I would of never asked you out. Well because I didn't have the nerve. I am sorry that I hurt you. And I am sorry. That you got attacked by that animal. And I will prolly never forgive myself for it." Jake tried to get everything out at once. He knew somewhere he must of messed it up.

Sam was amazed. That was the most she has ever heard him talk at once. Not just that but he was telling her that he liked her honestly. Even in the dark she saw him rub the back of his neck. I guess I can save him now.

"Is that the truth?" She said quietly. Was she really supposed to believe that?

"Yes, Sam I swear. That is the complete truth. You have to believe me. Please!" He told her coming closer. She snorted when he told her to trust her. Not because she didnt' it was because she still did. All she's been through she still trusted him. She just couldn't stop.

"I'm sorry. I didn't know." Sam said as she looked down to his hand on her arm.

"Brat, you have nothing to apologize about. It is all my fault. That you got hurt and everything else." When he said that something in Sam's mind.

"Your blaming yourself for the accident? It was an coyote! You had nothing to do with it." Sam felt like she was really telling herself. It wasn't his fault she told herself. It wasn't.

"How am I supposed to belive that when you don't?" Jake read her mind once more.

"I do. I didn't but I do now. And so should you." Sam told him softly.

Jake was silent. He knew deep down that it wasn't his fault. He just couldn't believe it. They both didn't speak for ten minutes. Trying to collect there thoughts. Finally Sam spoke up.

"Do you like me more than a friend?" Jake looked up surprised but still knowing that it was going to come up sooner or later.

"No." He said and Sam's face fell.

"I love you. More than a friend. Not like a sister." He finished.

"I love you too." She smiled. But was quickly gone as he leaned in and touched her lips with his. He whispered to her before they kissed again. So Sam really didn't have a chance to laugh.

"Truth is way easier than dare."

And thats it! Hope everyone liked it and I am so glad you guys have read it! Thank- you for all the reviews aswell. I do have a couple more ideas for some new stories. So look out for me. ;)

-Jordan