What bet?

Chuckling at Katie, Hunter grins and accepts his shoes. "Thanks. You're probably right."

Bending to slip them on and tie them, he finally stands, stretching tall and twisting to pop his back. "Mmm... okay, that feels better now." Sighing with content, he wanders to the door, walking just a bit stiffly. Opening it for Katie, he gestures outside. "After you, melady."

Joining her on the porch, he pauses a moment and looks down at her, a new smile forming. Maybe... maybe this trip had more to it than he'd originally thought. He couldn't complain though. Katie had an effect on him that no one else did. She drew out the softer side of him, as if his rowdiness was shot dead whenever he was with her. And... he didn't mind. He'd rather have more of these moments than the ones with a group of rowdy buddies anyway. Would...there be more of these moments? Or was this just a one-time kiss to make them both feel better? He honestly didn't know.

Locking her hand in his, he gives it a squeeze. "Shall we dine?"

Entering the dining room with Katie a few minutes later, it's obvious that lunch had already started as most people were halfway through their meals. His entrance with her didn't go unnoticed though, as out of nowhere, Sparky stands up and starts to clap - as do Eric, Mick and several others.

Hunter skids to a halt, his eyes widening. What was going on?

"He's up and walking!" Sparky calls from across the room.

"I don't even think he's limping... much," Eric adds, stifling a laugh.

Hunter blinks and looks to Katie, bewildered before looking back around the room again. He could feel his cheeks growing hot. "Am I... not supposed to be?" He looks directly at Mick who just stares back at him, obviously holding in laughter. "Well?"

Luke comes slowly to them both, setting a hand on Hunter's shoulder. "The last time any of those fellas rode Bonzai, they were walking bowlegged for at least a week - and they're seasoned riders."

Hunter still didn't understand. He looks at Katie then back at Luke with question. "I don't get it."

Eric clears his throat and pushes his chair back from the table a little so he could turn around. "Bonzai is the roughest ride in the barn."

"His trot gets the best of riders saddle sore," Sparky adds.

Now it was starting to make sense. Hunter shoots as look back to Mick. "You mean you..."

Mick nods sheepishly, his grin twitching.

Luke pats Hunter's shoulder. "The fact that you rode for that long, plus bareback, plus helped in the barn afterward, then actually showed up here for lunch instead of lying in a hot bath the rest of the day... I think you deserve the rest of the day off."

Mick finally stands up and wanders over to Hunter too, holding out his hand. "Hunter... you may be from the city... but you have just lost your title of city slicker."

Hunter's eyes narrow as he looks at Mick's hand suspiciously. "Do you initiate everybody this way?" 

"No." Mick's eyes dance with humor. 

Smirking, Hunter accepts Mick's handshake anyway. "I don't know whether to feel honored or humiliated." 

"Honored," Sparky pipes up again. "Definitely honored. It's not every day Mick has somebody ride the only horse he hates to straddle." 

"Hey now." Mick laughs. "Shush." 

Sparky just grins - along with others who got the joke. 

Hunter shakes his head and sighs. "Anything else I should know about before staying here any longer?" 

Mick chuckles. "Naw. Thanks for being a good sport."

"He's just happy be won the bet." Luke rolls his eyes.

"Wait..." Hunter looks around again. "What bet?" 

"Never mind." Mick gestures to the tables. "Katie, get some food in this boy - he deserves it."

"Ha!" Jason grins. "Confusing Rick is the best. If he only knew how funny he looks..." 

Taking a sip of pop, he smacks his lips. "Okay good. My place tonight. But you better let me get there first. I should... probably clean up a few things." His cheeks grow a little warm. He hadn't exactly been keeping house very well lately. 

He takes another bite of food before quirking an eyebrow. "Think your uncle's gonna like me dating you, or should I be scared?" 

Courner

Misty can't help but laugh at Jason's comment. He had a point though, right now her couch was Alec's bed and though it was her apartment it was his home now too. She never wanted to be disrespectful and make Alec feel uncomfortable, but that wouldn't keep her from having a nice time either.

   "Coming to your place sounds great to me. Maybe we could grab a movie or something and I could whip us up some dinner."

Looking back down at her food for a second and grabbing a small peace of broccoli along with a peace of shrimp Misty runs it through the sauce before taking a bit. This really did hit the spot today and maybe it was only because of the company she was with but not matter what it was good.

   "I think Rick thinks we are crazy by the way! He gave me the strangest look when I left for lunch."

Giving a gentile smile that could light up the room if it was dark Katie sits up with Hunter too. Just letting her feet dangle off the bed the smile remained on her face. There was just something about Hunter that was different, he was being such a gentlemen and Katie really liked that.

   "If one of your spells broke too, than I would say this has been a success."

Looking to Hunger and just letting her smile grow a little more Katie stands and gives a little stretch. She hadn't even been lay on the bed that long and it just seemed like everything had stiffen up on her. After moving around a little bit it would be better but for now it was just a pain.

Spotting Hunter's sneakers on the floor over on the other side of the room Katie goes and grabs them before turning to him holding them out. She'd have to bet theses were going to feel like heaven on his feet next to the boots he had, had on.

   "I think your shoes were hiding over in the corner keeping there eyes covered."

Me Too

Staring down at Katie, Hunter's heart beat hard within his chest. She was smiling... she must have approved of his kisses. Hearing what she had to say and feeling the gentle pressure on the back of his head, he gives in, gladly returning for another kiss. A little deeper than before, a chill runs down his spine. Though tempted to remain and enjoy the kiss to the fullest, he holds himself back. Not now... not yet... 

As Katie draws back and tells him the spell had been broken, a smile curls his lips. "I'm glad," he responds softly. "I thought it was warm and soft too... and made me tingle..." His palm comes to rest on Katie's cheek. "Does that mean you broke one of my spells too?" 

Smiling, he finally pushes himself up and back off Katie to turn and sit up. If he didn't, he might stay here forever. Now... where had he put his sneakers? 

Jason didn't have any plans after work either. He'd gotten a text from Sandy but... he'd rather spend another evening with Misty than go bowling with the guys. 

Taking another bite of chicken, it gives his tongue another pleasant burning sensation. Digging around in the box, he finds another piece of broccoli to pop in his mouth. 

"Well... we could always occupy my tv and couch over at my place..." He shrugs. "Since your couch is someone else's bed right now." He tosses her a sly grin. "We wouldn't want to rob Alec of his bed, now would we?" In truth, Jason liked Alec, but if he and Misty were just going to hang out, he'd rather have her to himself. 

You did

As Hunter moves closer Katie can feel her heart pick up its beating. It pounded so hard in her chest she thought for sure Hunter was going to hear it and if he didn't someone else might and come running wondering what it was. Looking up into his eyes Katie could see a million emotions even if she couldn't read them all. They only caused her heart to race even more her words a soft whisper as she smiled.

   "I don't think he would say no at all."

Feeling Hunter's soft kiss to her cheek and than to her neck Katie's smile grows a little more as she murmurs a small pleased sound. Having him than come to her lips for a very so soft kiss but one that still held much feeling to it Katie returns it as her on hand comes up to his arm and the other cradles his face. Just running her finger over his cheek, and than making its way to his own lips as he pulls away Katie cocks her head to the side the smile remaining. 

   "I think, the spell has been broken but you can never be to sure."

Bringing her hand to the back of Hunter's head and letting her fingers comb through his hair Katie gently pulls him twords her gentily pressing her lips to his once again just letting it linger a little longer than before. The emotions she felt when kissing Hunter were soft, but nice they felt...good and made her feel like a woman inside again. Had the spell been broken? Pulling away again her eyes twinkle.

   "I...felt that. It felt, warm, soft, and made me tingle. I think you really did break the spell."

Laughing at Jason's comment about pigging out on a buffet Misty could totally see them both doing it. Though she would be able to use the excuse of a baby to back her up. Setting her food down for a second and taking a swig from her bottle of water Misty looks across the desk at Jason. She was enjoying there having lunch with Jason and having lite conversation. It was nice.

   "Tonight, tonight...I don't have anything planned that I know of."

Taking her food again and leaning back in her chair Misty pops a peace of shrimp into her mouth than  licking the sauce off her lips. This really had been a good choose on Jason's part maybe he did know her better than she thought. 

Holding up her chopsticks and looking at Jason she cocks her head for a second just studying his face. His eyes...she could look into his eyes forever and never feel bored. 

   "Did you have something in mind to do tonight? I'm up for anything really. The only thing calling me after work is the couch and the tv. Doing that alone just...doesn't seem fun."

Misty really was enjoying spending time with Jason and having him around. It was nice to not have to be alone, and to talk with someone. She had Alec back at her place now but there was just something different about Jason and knowing he really enjoyed being with her made her feel that much better.