Flower Shops - Morgan Wallen

11

Riley's got big plans today. He's going to ask her to marry him. He knows that's kind of jumping the gun but it just feels right. He bought the ring before they left Nashville with the plan to propose that night they moved in but Kate was bent out of shape and in a bad mood so it didn't feel right.

But today, today is the day.

Kate's out right now, picking up some things for a cookout with a bunch of Riley's friends as a welcome home party.

His friends are coming over early to help set the party up. They know what he's planning and they're excited for him.

About an hour later, Katie's pulling up to the house with groceries that she carries in in one trip.

She sighs heavily as she reaches over and turns the radio on, needing something to fill her mind as she gets the food ready for the grill.

She's in the middle of seasoning the burgers when her phone starts going off. She quickly cleans her hand then answers it. "T, what's up?"

"I miss you, girly." She responds. "Nashville ain't the same without you."

Kate glances over her shoulder then lowers her voice. "I know, I wish I was still there." She admits. She really didn't want to leave Nashville but she thought it'd be easy to just restart.

Man, was she wrong.

Granted it's only been a day but it sucks. She feels like a stranger- well, she is a stranger but she just feels out of place.

She felt like this in Georgia too but she had Taylor with her so it was easier. She figured it would be the same deal with Riley but it isn't.

She could've tried to get a job at any other record label in Nashville. Hell, she could've thrown a dart at a dartboard and blindly chose one but no, she left for Alabama to be what? A fucking waitress.

"Morgan told me what happened. The whole job thing."

"Yeah."

"Why didn't you tell me? We could've figured somethin' out, Kay."

"This just seemed easier."

Taylor sighs. "You don't belong there, babe."

"I know."

"Then why-"

"T, I gotta go. I got shit to do for a stupid cookout we're havin'. Talk to you later."

"I love you, Kate."

"I love you too, Taylor." She sighs back then hangs up.

Tears form in her throat as she continues to season the meat. She's only been here for less than twenty four hours but she wants to go home.

Home.

Huh.

She thought she could trick herself into thinking home is Riley but home is Nashville.

Wow.

She's pulled from her thoughts by hands on her hips.

Riley kisses that spot behind her ear and she melts against him, her eyes fluttering closed. "What're you doin'?" She says with a small laugh.

"You been in here a long time, Katie." He mumbles against her neck. "What's takin' so long?"

"Taylor called. Kinda got distracted."

"Well, everyone's wantin' to meet you."

"I'm just buildin' suspense."

He laughs, his chin on her shoulder. "I'm glad you're here."