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Post by Ryan on Jan 11, 2015 0:25:58 GMT -6
She wasn't scheduled to have an appointment with him today. He has actually set that up on purpose, knowing she would be here today.
He stood outside of the locker room. A small package with three carnations and a brightly colored stuffed octopus with big brown eyes to match hers.
He waited... for her, keeping a giant smile on his face.
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Post by Annabelle on Jan 11, 2015 17:00:47 GMT -6
On the one she thought she would be blush free and sweaty, Belle was surprised as she walked from the locker room to meet his giant smile. The blush on her face matching his happiness with excitement.
"Well, uh...what is this? I mean...hi!"
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Post by Ryan on Jan 11, 2015 17:09:00 GMT -6
"Hi." He reached the flowers and the stuffed animal out, his smiling increasing. "There is a great little café around the corner. I was hoping you'd come have lunch with me?"
"I already talked to Nero, she's cool with it."
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Post by Annabelle on Jan 11, 2015 17:11:52 GMT -6
"Does it feel like I have a babysitter to you?"
Belle happily took the gifts as she nodded to Ryan."Sounds great."She said, barely taking her nose out of the flowers.[/i] |
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Post by Ryan on Jan 11, 2015 17:17:33 GMT -6
"I've never thought of Nero as your babysitter... more like a protective sister that can and would kick my ass.... I believe there is a difference between covering my bases and just stealing you."
He gave her a wink as he motioned towards the door of the gym.
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Post by Annabelle on Jan 11, 2015 17:22:15 GMT -6
She thought about holding his hand, but no...It was too soon and she would risk looking...well desperate or naïve. So he started walking slow enough for him to walk beside her as they walked towards the exit, her face still inside the flowers.
They left the air conditioning to the warm Las Vegas air, the sun bouncing off of the flowers, making them much brighter.
"I love these, thank you Ryan."
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Post by Ryan on Jan 11, 2015 17:24:52 GMT -6
"It's no problem Belle, their bright colors made me think of your spunky personality. I couldn't see them going to a better home." As they walked outside he smoothly placed an arm over her shoulder as they walked down the block towards the café he mentioned.
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Post by Annabelle on Jan 11, 2015 17:29:04 GMT -6
"Why Ryan..."
She said as she smiled, her mind suddenly realizing she had yet to open the package.
"We have to get a seat quick, I want to open this. By the way, what type of food is here? It smells good."
Here she was again, rapid fire topics so she didn't sound TOO nervous.
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Post by Ryan on Jan 11, 2015 17:32:21 GMT -6
"They have some fantastic pastries. Seat inside or out?"
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Post by Annabelle on Jan 11, 2015 17:36:15 GMT -6
"Outside. I want to see the flowers shine."
They walk into the gate holding the outside seat, and pick one in the corner away from the rest of the patrons. Barely waiting for her back to touch the seat, Belle was opening her present.
"Wait...its...OH MY GOD! THANK YOU!"
She said loud enough to make some customers around to stare at her. Turning red and sinking into her chair, she said again quietly.
"Thanks."
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Post by Ryan on Jan 11, 2015 17:45:08 GMT -6
"Ignore them." He said it such confidence he was hoping some would rub off on Belle. "I'm glad you like it and don't hide your personality. It's to big to be toned down."
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Post by Annabelle on Jan 11, 2015 17:49:05 GMT -6
Belle turned super red now as she held the portable smoothie maker in her hands, grinning from ear to ear as compliments showered her.
"You really know how to talk to women, Ryan. A lot of practice?"
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Post by Ryan on Jan 11, 2015 17:53:20 GMT -6
"Honestly Belle, not really. I was always the nerdy one growing up. My brother knew how to talk to girls... but I'd always get nervous and make an ass of myself... I guess I just lacked the confidence."
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Post by Annabelle on Jan 11, 2015 17:55:31 GMT -6
Belle turned her chin as to look fake surprised.
"I guess we have a lot in common then."
Belle looked into Ryan's eyes and allowed herself to get serious for a moment.
"You're really sweet Ryan." |
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Post by Ryan on Jan 11, 2015 17:59:30 GMT -6
"I try Belle and I may be frank in saying you make it extremely easy to be sweet. You are very good looking and I'm thankful that you came walking into my gym of all gyms."
Smooth talking was an understatement as he made sure to look into her eyes, honing his to match her serious expression and tone.
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