Ch. 18

When they got to one of the nearby golf courses, Randy was surprised to see she knew the owner and was able to get a tee time to play 9 holes with no problems. Randy looked over the course not liking all the streams along it. He had a bad habit of always hitting at least one ball into whatever water was on the course. He refused to let Katelyn see how nervous he was.

"I hate using loaner clubs but didn't feel like running back home to grab mine. They put our clubs in the cart over there," she motioned for him to follow her. "Want to drive?"

"Sure, how do you know the owner?" he asked getting in behind the wheel.

"He is an old friend of my Dad's. I haven't been here in a while. It's a very nice course," she said while he drove to the first hole looking over at Katelyn smiling happily as they approached it.

"You're thinking about kicking my ass," he said stopping the cart.

"This is going to be fun beating you and I'll be staying here while you have to explain to Chris you lost to me," she confidently said not able to stop smiling.

"Oh such tough talk," he deeply laughed. "Try your best smart ass but tomorrow you'll be on a plane with me."

"So you hope," she winked at him before leaving the cart. Randy watched her as she set up her tee and took a few practice swings. Oh man she has perfect form, I'm in a world of trouble, he thought since he hadn't played golf in over two years. He quietly leaned on the cart hypnotized watching her. He felt the urge to go up and wrap her tightly in his arms. His thoughts were broken by the sound of her hitting the ball. His heart stopped as it landed very close to the hole. Oh shit I'm screwed, he thought as she smiled at him.

"Your turn Mr. Orton," she came close surprising him with a soft kiss on his cheek. "A kiss for luck I think you'll need it."

"Watch and learn little girl," he grinned at her trying to keep his cool. She took a sip of water watching him swing missing the tee twice. He finally got it together hitting the ball into the nearby woods. She couldn't help laughing.

"Hey I am just warming up," he stomped back to the cart. "I'm teaching you what not to do."

"Thanks Randy, I think I'll learn a lot from you by the end of the game," she smirked trying not to laugh. "I hope you're not a sore loser."

"I'm not going to lose. Honestly I'm a very sore loser so it's just better to let me win Katy," he said making her laugh even more as they got in the cart going to find his ball. They were having a good time as Randy improved his game with ever hole. They were on the eighth hole when Randy hit his ball into the stream.

"Damn it, I was close to catching up," he stared at her as she smiled showing him the score card with her 4 stroke lead.

"Looks like you're going swimming to get your ball," she giggled as he groaned.

"How about cutting me a break and not counting the penalty," he gave her a smile with puppy dog eyes.

"Nope," she walked away to go play her ball. He followed her waiting till she got ready to swing grabbing her around the waist making her mess up. She broke free from his embrace turning to face him. "Randy, that isn't fair at …," she was silenced by the devilish smile that crossed his lips before he pulled her close kissing her.

"Sorry forgot earlier to give you a real good luck kiss in return," he whispered slowly letting her go. She was speechless for a moment feeling overwhelming butterflies. Randy smiled enjoying how kissing her made him feel. He couldn't resist gathering her in his arms again. "Are you mad I did that?" he asked searching her eyes.

"I'm not sure yet," she grinned wrapping her arms around his neck. Randy didn't hesitate leaning down kissing her again. "Feels too good to even think about being mad," she softly said kissing him.

"I won't count that missed swing against you if you don't count my ball in the water," he whispered against her lips keeping a tight hold on her.

"Fine even though it's cheating," she was melting in his arms.

"I'm only cheating because I want you to come with me. Let's finish up this game," he caressed her cheek letting her go to hit his ball. She watched him trying to hold the happy tears back at how loving and sweet he was being. She knew it was wrong to get involved in another relationship so very soon but she couldn't fight the way Randy made her feel. She swallowed hard deciding she couldn't let Randy slip through her fingers. They finished up on the 8th hole going to the last one where Katelyn hoped Randy wouldn't figure out she was going to make sure he won. She hit the ball curving it a good distance from the hole and kept her fingers crossed Randy would get close on his first shot. She almost yelled in happiness when he hit a hole in one. She took her time taking 5 tries to finish. She gave Randy her best defeated look when he checked the score card. "You won Randy congratulations."

"Did you let me win?" Randy asked wrapping his arms around her.

"Do you really want to know?" she rested her hands on his chest as he nodded yes pulling her closer.

"I did sorry. You did say you were a sore loser. I don't want to see your grumpy side."

"Nothing to be sorry for means you decided to come with me without having to honor our silly bet. I've won in more ways than one thanks to this game," he smiled kissing her softly. "Let's go grab your car and head back to your place to take care of your flight and packing."