I awoke at 7:00 and quietly dressed into some workout gear. I tiptoed to my basement, where the larger family room, laundry room, 3rd bathroom, and 4th bedroom are located.
I turned the 55" TV to CMT and listened to music videos as I ran 3 miles on the treadmill located in the family room. Afterwards, I sat on the floor to do complete an abdominal workout when I heard the guest bedroom door open. I quickly ran upstairs.
"I'm sorry if woke you," I said brushing my forehead with a towel.
"No, you didn't," Chris stared at me.
"Uh, so, I can show you the rest of the house if you'd like," I said feeling his gaze on me.
After giving Chris the tour of my home, we went back to the kitchen. "Coffee?"
"Sure," Chris said, sliding into a dining room chair.
"Sugar, milk?" I asked.
"Just sugar is fine."
I poured his coffee and poured myself a glass of orange juice.
"No coffee for you?" Chris asked.
"No, I'm not a coffee drinker. I keep some for when my parents visit. My dad loves his morning coffee."
Chris smiled and took a sip.
"How'd you sleep?" I asked.
"I slept well. I am so sorry for falling asleep last night. I didn't realize how tired I was," Chris said with a hint of embarrassment.
"It's totally fine," I smiled and finished my orange juice. "Still interested in the craft fair? It's hosted at the school where I completed my undergraduate degree. I'd love to show you around."
"That sounds amazing."
"Okay, well I think I'll take a quick shower, and we can go."
"Yea, I'll do the same."
After showering, I put on a pair dark denim skinny jeans and a red sweater. I pulled on a pair of dark gray boots and zipped them up over my pants.
Thanks to my mother, I have some natural wave to my hair, so I ran some mousse through my hair and left it to air dry. I applied a little foundation, light eyeshadow, and mascara.
I walked out to Chris sitting my couch in jeans, boots, a Texas longhorns t-shirt, and a baseball cap. I smiled at him on my way towards the couch.
"You couldn't get any prettier, I swear," Chris said, kissing me on the cheek.
"Thanks," I blushed. "You ready?"
As I drove to the college where the fair was held, Chris was intrigued by the old limestone buildings and quaint feeling that my small town offered. "We have a WalMart, a grocery store, several banks and gas stations, a few fast food places and a couple of family owned diners, and of course, a college," I said with pride. Even though I didn't grow up here, I fell in love with the town while attending college. I moved away after getting married to James to attend graduate school and obtain my doctorate. James and I both missed it and decided to move back and buy a home.
"It's a really nice town," Chris said.
Before entering the fair, I showed Chris the campus where I attended college. The campus was also adorned with beautiful limestone buildings and a brand new football stadium. He made eye contact with me and smiled.
We entered the field house where the fair was held, and I said, "I spent many hours in this gym. No air conditioning and sweating my ass off."
"Volleyball, I'm assuming?"
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An Unlikely Love
FanfictionAn ordinary, hardworking, single mother from Kansas meets Chris Young while out with her friends. What happens next will change both of their worlds forever.