She stopped at the corner of yet another subdivision when her phone buzzed. She looked and smirked at who it was. Sam. Of course. Her fingers typed the quickest reply in all of history. Hmm... I dont see the harm in it. I told my dad I wouldn't be home till who knows when. So yeah, sure. Im in a neighborhood right now. Care to uh guide me? I may be a little sweaty...... she texted then added a wink and heart after. As she waited for him to reply back, she walked to the end of the subdivision, taking deep breathes in and out to lower her heart rate. Which wont ever go down when she was either close to Sam or talking to him on the phone. " This guy has something planned" she thought out loud. " Maybe its nothing." She got worked up at this point that she walked three circles around the area ever so slowly, waiting.

Was she falling for him? It seemed to her like she was, but they only just met! She had to take this slow no matter happened at the house.

Sam just smiled at her reply, glad to hear that she was willing to see him again. Snap out of this Sam, don't start smiling at her texts. He huffed, shaking his head and walking out of the door. He had changed his clothes, so he was now in a dark grey hoodie and some comfortable shorts. Sam wandered around until he found Valerii in her lonesome, walking clearly very clueless around the area. "Hey stranger," he said as he approached her, snaking a strong arm around her waist and kissing her cheek softly. The contrast between his strong grip and gentle kiss was striking.

She didnt even have the moment to see his face or meet his eyes when she felt his arm snake around her waist and his lips to her cheek. A deep crimson blush rushed to her face " Hi, Sam" she chuckled, putting her left hand to his chest and the right hand on his hand. His strength was amazing. the feeling was nothing like she experenced. Made her feel.... safe.

When she was finally able to meet his gaze, she smiled " What? Arent you gonna lead me in or let me sweat more in the heat? Plus dont want others to see us.." Val teased giving him a little smirk and a very quick sneaky kiss to his cheek.

Sam watched as she blushed, hard. He grinned, his ego feeling boosted at the point. He couldn't lie, he felt pleased that he was making her feel excited to see him. Just as he felt the same way about her. At least it was mutual. Sam let go of her and raised an eyebrow at her. "Are you embarrassed by me?" He asked, in a tone that resembled hurt and upset. He put a sarcastic hand on his chest and shook his head. Sam just chuckled softly and turned around, walking in the direction of his house.

Valerii sighed and shook her head to his question " No of course not, Sam. I was just teasing you. I didnt actually mean it like that."

She then watched him turn around to head back to his house. Naturally she followed. Right beside him. Her left hand inching its way towards his right as they strolled slowly towards the house.

Sam chuckled, hoping that she knew he was only joking when he said that. "I know. I was kidding," he spoke truthfully, heading towards his house. In a quick few minutes, they were back at the house and he let her in first, before closing the door behind them. Sam watched her, turning on the main lights in the hallway and leaning against the wall next to the door as he watched her.

"Wow" was her first reaction once the lights were turned on.

The door closed as she stepped into the house, looking everywhere. take it all in Val her mind told her explore

She forgot where she was or why she even thought of coming here. She even forgot that Sam was behind her watching her. " How long have you lived here?" she asked, breaking the long silence, looking back at him. Her arm resting on the banister.

Sam gazed as she was seemingly in awe of the house. It was a nice house, in a nice neighbourhood and he was very privileged. He assumed that because she was in the West End, she may not have a very nice house. He didn't mind. Eventually, she broke the silence and he just shrugged his broad shoulders. "Most of my life," he spoke, pushing himself off the door and entering the living room. It was immaculately presented, yet still cozy and it felt lived in. Sam loved it here.

Sam sat down on the couch, a long suede material that was in a dark grey colour. He patted the seat next to him for her to come and join him.

Val watched him walk off towards the couch. A rather very comfy couch. Did she want to join him? She was skeptical. But her thoughts won and followed him. Letting him sit first before she sat down beside him, looking at him. A gentle smiles across her lips. " Yeah... nothing like my dads. This is way more kept. I have to do chores every now and then to keep it clean and tidy." she ranted about her house before she caught herself. " Why am I talking about my family here at your place?" she asked more to herself than to him. " Anyways... any plans since i'll be here awhile?" By the time she cooled off, she was resting her head on his shoulder, watching the wall. It was strange to be this close to him. But like her mind told her: explore.

Sam just nodded, seeing the hesitation on her face. She was clearly protective of herself, and after all they didn't know each other that well. Both were keeping secrets. Just as he was about to answer her, the door opened and slammed shut. "Hey Sam! Sorry I forgot a few thi-" his father stopped mid sentence as he saw Valerii. Shock set in over his face.

"What the hell is she doing here Sam? This is the girl? She can't be here!" His father started yelling, storming over to the couch where they were sitting. Sam frowned and looked to his father. What was he talking about? "Dad? What's the problem?" He spoke, an irritated tone mentioning. His father scoffed, placing his hands on his hips. "She's the gang leaders daughter!" His father blurted out.