Luke

After he and Kristi had gotten all of the pups gathered up and put into the pen in the backyard, they had decided to go to the cafe to get a bite to eat. He had led the way to his truck, opening the door for her before going to get into the driver's side himself. He drove to the small cafe and then got out. Once inside he led the way to the same table they had occupied the first time they had come here together. He ordered a coke and then smiled to Kristi. I thought it might be nice to sit at the same table we sat at the first time we had come here.

Kristi

Kristi smiled as she sat down. ''I still remember my first come back, coming here and sitting at the bar, meeting you.'' she smiled and looked at the table and out the window, somehow looking to the spot where the man had been shooting. Kristi's memory flashed back for a moment and then she looked at the waitress when she asked what she would like to drink. ''Oh coke please'' she said coming out of her trance... Now she looked at Luke and smiled.

Luke Anderson

Luke sat down as well, also remembering the first time that they had met in this very same cafe. He remembered that meeting very well, actually. That was a good day. He confirmed that he was glad that he had decided to come into the cafe on that day. Though, it was crazy when he thought of the fact that he had only come in for some coffee and a bite to eat and had left with so much more. He ordered a coke as well as the waitress asked then looked back to Kristi smiling. I am glad you came back.

Kristi Vincent

Kristi smiled her medium dark brown eyes shining. Her dark brown hair falling naturally in its place. She nodded at his last remark. I am too. Honestly, it wasn't just because of my brothers and me... it was also because I was scared... she responded, trailing off a bit. But you know how it is right? To have someone you know you want to be with possibly for the rest of your life. And your scared of losing them right? Well that's why Kristi left. She was scared of losing Luke. Scared that she wasn't good enough, that what had happened with her cousin had caused serious damage to their so close relationship. But when she left, she cried so much. Til one day she sucked it up and got on with her life. Found herself thinking of Luke most the time. That's when she came back. When she was fed up of being away from him for so long. She couldn't stand it. So she came back. She knew how she felt about him and her feelings grew more every day she was with him. Now the waitress came back with two cokes and she silently thanked her.

Luke Anderson

Luke listened to the words that Kristi spoke. He frowned slightly at the thought of her being scared. Though, this was not out of any judgement of her but merely because he had thought of the very same thoughts on occasion. That one day she would just up and leave and never return. And he had thought that those fears had come true when she had been gone for so long and not hearing from her the whole time. All of that fear had melted away now that he saw that she had returned, though. Fear is sometimes a normal part of serious relationships. This was advice he had heard being given to his sisters and cousins so many times. Admittedly this was the first relationship he has had that he could really consider as a serious one. Generally back home his relationships hadn't lasted long and he had never really thought of a future with any of his past flings... He took a drink of his coke before ordering his meal then looking to Kristi to see if she was ready as well.

Kristi Vincent

Kristi nodded, looking up and ordering her meal before taking a drink of hers. She nodded at his words a question popping up in her head, breathing in. Does that make us in a serious relationship together? the question slipped without warning of even her brain. She looked down at the table, her face flushed red. She prayed to god that came out the way she wanted it to.

Luke Anderson

Luke hadn't been expecting the question that she presented him with after the reassurance that he given her about her fears. He had never really thought about whether a serious relationship was what she wanted or if she wanted no such thing. He had just known that she was the first girl that he could see a future with and he enjoyed their time together. How should he tell her this? Well, ummm... I never really gave it much thought actually I just like having you here when you left I found that I was definitely missing something not having you here. Ok, so he was stumbling on his words a bit, but maybe she could overlook that?

Kristi Vincent

Kristi felt her face flush red and she reached her hand towards his, hoping he'd react good. Entwining her fingers with his. Her face now bright red. Kristi knew what he was saying. Or at least trying to. Her eyes bright with hopefulness and happiness. She looked at his eyes, searching his eyes for something. Anything really.

Luke Anderson

Luke noticed the flush of color to her face and then when she moved her hand into his he made no objections, only wrapping his fingers around hers. There was a smile on his face and his eyes that had held a bit of apprehension that she might not share the same feelings as he had for her now showed happiness that she had returned the gesture. After a moment he spoke I have a surprise for you when we get back to the house. Is there anywhere else you want to do here before we head back? The girls had sent him a text earlier that they were coming back early and had a couple of new horses but that they were picking up the pups so the others should be back at his sisters' ranch by now and he was eager to see how she reacted to the gift he had for her.