Journey Of Hearts

5. Knight

"Your food." Kaira smiles as she places our plates in front of Samuel, Nalle and I.

"Thanks." We speak together in unison.

"If you need a sober ride give your Dad a call." Kaira smirks while looking to Samuel as he nods.

"I will Mom."

She nods and leaves the table.

The week had gone smoothly and I have completely fell in love with my job at the emergency room. Earlier today was spent cleaning the house and showing Blaze how to play on the video game system until we went over to Aunt Rachel and Uncle Josh's house. Blaze is staying the night with them as they had asked for him too and he really wanted too, so Uncle Josh is showing him more on racing while Penelope was helping him. Samuel and Nalle had messaged earlier wanting to grab dinner and then go out for drinks to which I accepted.

"Nothing like a good burger before whiskey." Samuel smirks when I look up to him while chewing my bite of burger with a nod.

"I will be the sober driver tonight."

"Erik done offered though." I frown and Nalle sighs.

"But can't drink while on antibiotics."

"That is not recommended." I nod with a chuckle.

Nalle huffs and goes back to eating. "Why do infections happen? I don't get it Jade, because I done the proper care for the surgical site."

"Various reasons. I didn't know you had surgery done."

Nalle nods. "The appointment was because I noticed the surgical wound red and a bit painful. I had a small cyst removed on my upper thigh."

I nod in understanding as we finish our food with light chatter. Standing from the booth, I lay some money on the table for a tip and pay my bill as Samuel does his and Nalle's. We get into her car since they picked me up from my house and Nalle drives us to the local pub.

Walking inside, we go up to the bar and order a round of shots before getting a couple beers as Nalle gets a soda. We walk to a booth and sit down.

"How is the shop going?" I look to Samuel before taking a large drink of the cold beverage.

Samuel places his drink down and wraps an arm around Nalle. "Going great, there is steady customers and Nalle is doing great with the technology classes."

"I enjoy the classes too." Nalle adds in. "There is a couple different classes per week it varies week to week on the parts I teach. The high school has me going out twice a week to add to their computer class too."

"How was the first week at the hospital?" Samuel throws a question at me.

"I thoroughly enjoyed it."

"Did you think it would be the same as the city life?"

I shrug. "Honestly, thought it be a bit slower since it isn't the city." I chuckle a bit and they join in.

It is nice to spend time with my best friend as our conversations flow and the laughter continues. I have been happy for him as he found Nalle before he graduated college and she moved here with him. Nalle leaves the booth to grab another soda and two more beers for us I lean up and Samuel does the same.

"When are you planning to propose?"

Samuel smirks. "Soon, I almost got enough saved for the ring."

I smirk and lean back in the booth.

"Her parents still don't like me in the least." Samuel sighs and runs his hand over his face.

"Why?" I frown. "You love Nalle deeply and have for years." It is one of the reasons he has held off on proposing to Nalle because he wants to have her parents blissings.

"Because they want me to be with some big shot CEO or lawyer." Nalle rolls her eyes as she places our drinks down.

"Thanks." I nod and take a beer.

"Mom was always like that going after people with large pockets but I don't want that, I love Samuel." Nalle smiles and leans into Samuel.

"Nerds are hot." Samuel smirks and I chuckle.

"You definitely got the body of a jock but I love my nerd." Nalle smiles.

"How come?" I tease. "I don't see the benefits." Samuel laughs and shakes his head while I dodge a foot to the shin.

"As they say, nerds get over looked and I don't see why because they are so caring and affectionate. All I have to do is make sure he gets so many hours a week to play video games and the other hours I get to have my fun in the sheets."

"Okayyy..." I drag it out. "I rather not know the sex life of my friend." I laugh and Samuel joins while his cheeks are reddened.

"We so need to get you hooked up." Nalle smiles then her eyes widen. "Actually, I got a friend."

"No thanks." I shake my head.

"Fine." Nalle sighs and smirks, as I frown.

As we finish our drinks for a second time, we get up and walk out of the pub. Nalle gets in the car and Samuel runs around to the passenger side. We pause before opening our doors to get in as a car pulls in next to us. Samuel gets in and I notice he leans over to kiss Nalle, so I wait before opening my door to give them a moment.

The car next to me opens the door and I glance over at the long slender leg beauty. As she closes the door her shirt gets hung and before I can say anything with her about it, she steps and is pulled back. The fabric tears as she falls backwards and I catch her easily.

"Thank you." She breathes out and I help her stand back up as I recognize her voice from Monday.

She laughs as she looks up and I see her face again. "This is the second time in less than a week. I am so sorry."

"No worries." I smile.

"You must be a knight in white armor." She laughs lightly and it stirs up the second head. Doesn't help as my eyes look over her quickly.

I tell myself it is to make sure she isn't injured but the other part of my brain really just wanted to check her out. Last time she was in a pants suit piece. Tonight she is jeans that hug her lushious legs and bum with a shirt.

"Just lucky to be in your path twice this week."

"Not lucky when I bowled you over the first time." She grimaces. "Thank you again." She waves and walks off quickly before I can get her name while disappearing into the small beauty store by the pub.

"Yo! Jade." Samuel calls from inside the car and I open my door to get in. "Up for some video gaming?"

"Sure." I close the door and Nalle drives us to my place.