All American: One Shots

Slipping Through My Fingers (Distance Makes the Heart Grow Fonder Series #3)

Welcome to pet three of this mini one-shot series!

I never thought this story would be this many parts but I'm happy you are liking it. It's been so much fun to write this different perspective and love them so much I could write ten more parts to this little story since there is still so much to cover.

But since this is supposed to be a one-shot or now a mini-series, this story might be coming to a close. But we'll see. Who knows? There's so much I could do with this story. That this might not be the end or close to the end of this mini-series.

But if I keep writing this one-shot then I won't get to the others I have in mind, lol.

Anyway happy reading!

Ps: Sorry this one-shot is shorter than the others. It's been one of those weeks to say the least. Anyway, this leaves room for me to maybe write the last and final part this week. But let me know! Do we need a part four?!

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"Olivia Baker,". She spoke through gritted teeth. Giving Talia a firm handshake, Talia smiled feeling slight pressure. "Strong grip you have there,". Talia joked when Olivia quickly pulled her hand away from the model. "Sorry,". Olivia exhaled quickly looking away from her, and back towards Spencer who kept his gaze on hers.

"And you are?". Talia turned her attention towards the gentleman who stood beside Olivia. He was handsome nonetheless, and if he wanted, he too could be a model himself. With fair skin, medium thick brown hair that was perfectly styled, green eyes, and freckles. With a charismatic smile that showed his pearly whites, Talia could see him on every billboard across America.

His handshake was a bit gentler than the last. "Matthew Collins,". He spoke trying to hide the excitement in his voice knowing exactly who Talia Brooks was. She knew it came with the territory, and even if she loved to keep a low profile, she didn't mind the attention. Talia warmly smiled. "It's a pleasure to meet you,".

Turning back towards Olivia and Spencer who stayed quiet mostly. She cleared her throat bringing their attention towards her. "What do you say we head inside? Wouldn't want to keep your friends waiting,". Olivia agreed. Matthew extended out his arm for Olivia to wrap her hand around him. A smile spread on her lips as they both walked ahead leaving Spencer and Talia to follow.

The model slowed her steps making Spencer turn towards her. "So that was your?". She trailed looking down to the floor. "Ex-girlfriend? Yeah, yeah that was,". Talia's face filled with concern letting her arms fall, interlacing her hand in his. "Did you know that she was coming?". Again Talia trailed the second Spencer squeezed her hand back meeting her eyes. Giving a long sigh, he shook his head.

"No, I did not. I don't think anybody did. Listen, Talia if you want to leave I get it. We could get out of here. I never wanted to put you in a position-". Spencer trailed the second Talia leaned in to kiss him to stop him from rambling on.

Spencer's eyes shot open in the midst of the kiss to look through the window automatically landing on Olivia, who looked back to see if they'd been following. Their eyes met for a brief second before Olivia turned back around walking further into the restaurant and back towards where their friends were. Spencer closed his eyes just in time for Talia to pull away.

"I'm fine Spencer. I was asking for you. Are you okay?". She asked when a smile spread on his lips. "Yeah, I'm good,".

But in reality, he was quite the opposite. He'd just seen Olivia for the first time in almost a year. Talia and Olivia met so it felt like his two worlds were colliding against each other. He honestly didn't know how he felt.