It had been two weeks and the two young couples had been dating often. Tori was outside watching her students, and Hunter was outside with his on this warm day. Her eyes kept wondering over to him, and lingered.

Hunter had been busy all day, and had skipped lunch. He was thinking of getting a pizza, a movie, and going home. He saw a flash of movement and turned, seeing Tori. His gaze looked her over from head to foot. She really was a beauty, and she was not seeing his brother anymore. He remembered the first time he saw her, but his brother beat him to her. He liked Kira and she was fun to be with. However, Tori, he could not put his finger on it just yet.

Hey bro, you about done for the day? Why don't we go get some food and watch motocross on TV?" Hunter turned and looked at Dustin who was smiling at him.

"Oh hi Dustin, I guess we could. But how about a movie instead?" He turned and glanced back at Tori, and Dustin saw it.

"You like her, don't you?" Hunter turned back to Dustin seeing that look on his face.

"No, I am seeing Kira, you know that. I just wonder why Blake dumped her?"

"He has no taste? Man, I am still mad at your brother for hurting her. No guy is going to hurt her around me. You know he and I had a talk before he left?"

"The black eye, and busted lip?"

"Yeah, he deserved it."

"Yeah, I guess he did."

"If you are into her man, remember…don't hurt her. Or else you answer to me." Hunter smiled at his friend.

"No worries."

Dustin walked off to change clothes, and Hunter turned and saw Tori looking at him. He smiled over at her, and she returned it. Do I like Tori, more than a friend?

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The next evening Hunter came out of his apartment, walked down the hall, and ran into Tori coming out of hers. He caught her upper arms and kept her from falling down.

"Hunter."

"I didn't hurt you did I?"

"No, I was just going for a swim, want to join me?" He looked down at her, taking in her bikini and her curves. Their eyes locked and Hunter felt hot.

"I…"

"Ah come on Hunter, it's a nice night for it, there's a bright full moon and the beach isn't crowded."

"Okay. I have to go change though." Why did he agree to that? He should be running the other way, before he ruined a good friendship.

"I'll wait on the steps for you. Hurry." She walked off, and Hunter turned and walked back to his room. His thoughts in turmoil.

Tori sat down on the front steps, gazing out at the dark ocean, where the moonlight reflected off the water, and she could hear the ocean. She was confused, what was she doing? She was dating Conner a great guy, and she was eyeing Hunter. She had dreamed about him the night before, and she blushed at the memory of it. Hunter was her friend, and real friends were hard to come by. Forget it Tori, you are just being a friend, and inviting him to swim, safer not swim alone. Yeah right, if that were the case she would have asked Dustin.