Stand-by Me

Walking the Tightrope

         

Six days into Sam's physiotherapy and she is making great progress, although she doesn't really like staying with Iain as she feels like she is crowding him and asking too much of him. There had been a few close calls also where Iain had forgotten Sam was staying with him, and he had walked in on her getting dressed. Not forgetting them time he walked downstairs completely butt naked.

Iain stands and watches Sam as she slowly walks across the parallel walking bars towards the physio, "Come on Samantha, you can do it!" The physio says.

"Call me Samantha... one more time and I will end you!" Sam pants as she walks slowly across the bars.

"That's it, few more steps" He chuckles as he notices Iain looking at Sam's arse as she moves across the parallel bars.

"What is so funny?" Sam questions her physiotherapist, Andrew.

Andrew looks at Iain and Sam realises what is happening. "Pass me that bean bag, yeah?" Sam smirks and Andrew passes it to her. Sam lets go of the bars as she's become stronger on her feet and aims the bean bag towards Iain, she then throws it at him and laughs "Got ya!"

Iain snaps out of his trance and looks at Sam and Andrew who are looking at him, "Sorry. In a world of my own" Iain blushes.

"Next time Iain, it will be water... my arse isn't for you to stare at" She laughs hysterically.

"Right..." Iain smirks uncomfortably.

Sam does a few more exercises which she seems stronger than before, which is a shock to Andrew and Iain. "See I told you I could do it!" Sam smiles happily.

"But that's enough for today you've done a hell of a lot. We don't want to overexert you" Andrew explains and Iain agrees with him.

Sam carries on walking and legs go of the guide beam and slowly walks across the room, "Sam, you're crazy!" Iain panics as he stands up from his chair and steps forwards.

She looks up at him "Don't move, I'm coming to you" Sam smiles and Iain rolls his eyes and gets prepared to catch her if she can't make it.

"You're Crazy, Sam Nicholls, you know that right?" Iain laughs as he waits for the moment she falls forwards.

Sam smirks as she stops for a second, "Iain, Iain, Iain... never underestimate my strength" Sam laughs as she makes it closer to him. A few more step and she's almost there, Iain stands with his arms folded and raises an eyebrow at her.

He knew she wouldn't make it, the tiredness was setting in, in her eyes. "Come on, you said you could do it. Two more steps" Iain laughs as he holds his arms out for her finally. She smiles and takes another step forward.

With Sam's next step she stumbles slightly but can't get her balance back and starts to fall forwards, Iain lunges forwards after her and grabs her by the waist and pulls her back up to her feet, so that they're facing each other.

They look at each other straight in the eyes, inches away from each other, so close they can feel each other's breath on their faces, they lean in slowly and their lips clash ever so softly.

The moment is broken up by Andrew giving a small cough to alert them he's still there. Sam pulls away from Iain and looks down at his chest, where her hands are softly placed and smile to herself. "Sorry to break up the celebration but I need to finish Samantha's physio" Andrew speaks up.

Iain continues to hold Sam by the waist just in case she's too tired on her legs, "Sorry" Sam replies to Andrew and turns around to look at him.

"So I want to give you crutches to use now, but I want to keep you in the wheelchair for if you go shopping or out on a long day. But I want you to reduce your pain relief. Your next appointment will be in two weeks" Andrew explains before going to the supply cupboard and finding Sam some appropriately fitting crutches.

He hands them over to Sam and slightly alters them before letting her walk on them, "That is so much easier" Sam smiles happily at how easy she finds it to shift the weight when moving.

Iain smiles as he watches her as they finally leave the room, "Iain look, I didn't mean to kiss..." Iain cuts her off.

"Sam, it was the best thing ever! Perfect little moment. It was a bit sudden but I enjoyed it" Iain stutters on his words slightly. Sam turns around and looks at him before moving closer and kissing him again.

He smiles as he pulls away and rests his forehead against hers. He then puts her bag down and cups her cheeks before kissing her again. "Wow!" Is all Sam replies with as she finally feels that rush of pure emotion in this romantic moment.