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John POV

I smiled as Felicity slipped her arm on top of mine. I escorted her as if she was being lead into a ballroom down the street. Her beautiful green eyes avoided mine for a while but it didn't matter to me. It gave me time to look at her with out being caught.

Her face looks so peaceful yet, she seems so intrigued at the same time. Probably she is curious of what happened earlier today. I wonder why she isn't asking anything. After spending practically a week with her she should be able to trust me to tell her the truth, I noted to myself as I studied her perfectly shaped face. Her auburn hair that appeared radiant as the sun shone down on her danced in the breeze as we walked. A light breeze swept past us and lifted Felicity's auburn hair over her shoulder. Before she could shake it to its previous position I used my free hand and gently pulled it back.

She stopped and turned to me with a half smile, "Thank you."

"Any time," I replied dropping my gaze from her eyes. I decided to choose a lighter tone, "So, who sent you on your latest delivery?"

She removed her arm from mine and elbowed me playfully. I masked my surprise with a smile.

"William pointed it out to me," Felicity said walking again.

"No," I said teasingly.

"I'm telling the truth. Now, how is your day going?" She asked looking at me.

"Pretty action packed for a normal day," I said as we rounded the corner to town.

"I wouldn't have guessed," Felicity said glancing at the houses that lined the street. Her hand reached into her pocket and took out a half of peppermint stick.

"I'm sure you wouldn't have." I said stopping under the shade of a tree, "I don't suppose you paid your penny for that." I added motioning to the candy.

"My Father owns the store and this is nothing compared to what Nan takes," she broke it in two and asked, "Want some?"

"Hmmm, should I indulge in stolen goods?" I asked extending my hand for the candy.

Felicity elbowed me in the ribs before dropping the candy in my hand.

"Who was the man who stole Ms. Carpenter's horse?" She asked without hesitation.

"A man wearing militia garb. Must have been one of the groups. I saw him tackle the commander in charge of training and take off." I explained starting to walk again.

"Is the camp in much turmoil?" She asked before puckering her pink lips around the red and white candy.

"A bit. Mr. Merriman- I mean your father- and I already unloaded the supplies so, I'm sure he will not be much longer.

I stopped at the front of the Mercantile before leading her around the side of the building. With a glance towards her direction I noticed she was confused. I pressed her hand in a reassuring squeeze before leading her to the back door.

She laughed saying, "Yes, yes. One should always come back from deliveries through this door."

"We wouldn't want William to get suspicious." I joked.

"Tis Father's rules." I said.

"Yes, and one of them I don't understand."

"He means well. Thank you for walking me back although you didn't have to." Felicity said with a shrug.

I turned to the door when I was about to open it I stopped. Turning to Felicity I leaned toward her face and brushed her hand with a sincere kiss, "I didn't mind at all."

The door opened as I pulled away. William cut between us moving the broom wildly as he swept what appeared to be like flour out back room. Felicity flushed and her face lit up in a shy smile as she glanced up at me before disappearing into the store. I let out a whistle before following her.

Ben POV

I ran ahead of Mr. Merriman leaving him to drive the empty wagon back to the mercantile. Of course I asked if it would be fine first. He agreed and was also glad Felicity was in "Good and capable hands," when I told him John was fine and his whereabouts.

So, here I was passing Elisabeth's house fuming over Mr. Good and Capable Hands. Deep down I know why it's bothering me. Jealousy. But I don't want to admit it.

Rounding the corner I brake out into a jog before stopping short. Felicity and John are resting in the shade of a tree sucking on something and talking. I watch them and when they begin to walk I follow. I use discernment even though they are too busy talking. Truly, I wish I was John right now. I blew it with Felicity though. All last week and then to try and get her to walk home with me instead of John would end strange. Besides, Felicity would try to ring me out for information about the adventure at the militia camp. Not that it would be much of a story- well, maybe it would be for her- I mean a man just tried to sneak some gunpowder into his canteen behind the commander's back. The commander caught him of course and after a few fists flew in the air the man fled. I suppose it is a big deal and punishable...

Looking up my thoughts shattered as I realized they moved on. I darted down the street and to the back of the Mercantile. Upon reaching the back door I see them laughing. I was just about to go back to the front of the shop when... What does he think he's doing? John lifts her hand toward his face. You got to be kidding me, I think as he places a kiss on her hand.

Felicity! My mind screams. Pull away! Do something. You belong to me!

As they disappeared I sink down. My conscious whispered, "She's yours? Benjamin Davidson, brave soldier, is she really yours? Her part can easily be forgiven, forgotten since she can't remember. But you? What have you been doing?"

My right hand curled up into a ball and landed in my left palm. "Ouch," I muttered standing up. As I came to a resolution, I added, "Benjamin Davidson, your mission to win her back starts now."

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