Hi Mum, it's Sammy (clone 59 - part 2)

I've discovered that dates don't have to be expensive to be fun. Amelia and I decided to sit outside and watch the stars.

I found myself reaching for her hand as we settled on the ground.

When she didn't object to that light touch, I put my arm behind her to offer extra support.

It was a fun evening. We watched the stars. I pointed out a few of the constellations. I may not be stellar at this hobby but I do know a few. She whispered to me some of the juicer gossip that's going around town.

Another day at the station.

I discovered that no one has been maintaining the equipment. I have to fight all the fires and do all the maintenance?

It came to my attention that the fire bell needed some urgent work or it might stop ringing entirely.

Finding the alarm had been neglected was annoying.

Finding that the fire truck had also been neglected was frightening. I mean, I drive this thing at top speed fairly often. Either a break down on the road or at the scene of an emergency could cost dearly.

My day at the station done, I met up with Amelia again.

I decided to ask Amelia to spend the night. Since there is only one bed, we had to share it.

I don't think she minded sharing the bed. I certainly didn't mind. There's something very relaxing about having another warm body close by. It was the best night of sleep I ever had.

We did indulge in just a bit of fun and games under the sheets before we went to sleep. That might have helped as well.

It's dark. What woke me? A guitar?

"Amelia?" I grumbled from bed.

"Yes?"

"What the hell?"

"Just practicing. You can't practice too much."

That's her opinion. Practicing at 5 in the morning definitely qualifies as practicing too much in my book. "Sweetheart, maybe another room?"

I ended up getting up and making breakfast. The guitar playing was very nice but too loud in that tiny space. I couldn't go back to sleep.

"Amelia, there's" [gulp] "plenty for you. Dig in."

She gave me the oddest look. "You did eat at least once yesterday?"

"Sure. Problem?"

"You eat like you haven't seen food for a week." Sheesh, just because a man wants to see if he can clean his plate in two minutes flat.

Oh god, I hope she's not a neat freak. Neat freaks drive me up the wall if they expect me to tidy up. If they care, they can do it.

Another dude turned up at the station today. I forget his name, it's a bit of a revolving door around here. I'll try and remember who it is if he actually turns out to help me at the scene of a fire.

Nope, another fire and no backup. Again.

This could be very dangerous too. Like there was a bed there, the fire somehow made it explode and there were fragments of burning bed flying around the room for a few moments. It was impressive.

Well, the guy lost his bed but he's very happy he didn't lose his house too.

I was also promoted on the spot to Fire Safety Officer. I love it. Red is officially a hot colour. My weekly salary is climbing with my titles. Also I get a bonus each time a fire is put out promptly with minimal damage. Not a huge bonus, but every bit does help.

Apparently a Fire Safety Officer is to instruct the other fire fighters about safety and so forth. It seems a bit pointless to me since they don't even follow basic safety procedures as it is. They never wear uniforms at the station. They never assist at the scene. Bunch of losers.

Nothing like a long soak in the tub after a hard day at work to properly relax. It will help to be relaxed and squeaky clean for my next big emergency.

"Amelia?"

"Yes Sam?"

"I was wondering if you...if we...if you..."

"Are you trying to ask me to be your girl?"

"That's it. Would you be my girlfriend?"

"Of course, you idiot." I would have protested the idiot statement but she kind of distracted me just then with a kiss.

One thing lead to another which lead to the bed.

I actually hope to get her to move in soon. I am suppose to work from 9 am to 5 pm. Her job is from 3 pm to 9 pm. If we have to arrange to meet up sometime after 9 pm, well, there isn't much night left. It will be easier if we live in one house.

I went around and checked the alarms and the fire truck. They are still in tip top order.

The recommended skills around here are learning your way around tools and fitness. The main way to learn tools seems to be reading techniques in books. So I go for training instead.

I'm just not the kind of guy who wants to spend hours buried in reading material. Concentrating on my workout is just more my style.

When I got home, it was time to ask Amelia two questions. The first was the easy one, would she move in?

Amelia said yes to that one fast.

Then it was time for the second question. Notice that I'm not playing fair. I stayed in my fire fighter outfit, because Amelia definitely thinks guys in uniform are hot.

For one moment, I thought the box was permanently glued in my pocket. It didn't want to come out.

"Miss Amelia Kane, will you be mine forever?" There was a positively heart stopping pause while she stared at the ring and her eyes got very big.

"YESOHYESOHYES, SAM. IWILLIWILL." Isn't she cute when she bounces?

She finally stopped bouncing long enough for me to get that ring on her finger.

We are both very happy. I see parties in our future. Bachelor party and wedding party in particular.

It has been a bit of a whirlwind romance but I'm in a dangerous profession. It's best to grab life and love while you can.

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Bonus pic

Seaweedy's Junior Notorious is having fun flirting with Kacyn McPherson (kjanie08 - KaiSim)