Phoenix Down

And you are...?

Phoenix tried to quickly scramble off the man that she had tumbled into. Only to fall right back on her butt with a soft 'thud' on the dirt trail.

"Son of a- " she grimaced as she rubbed her sore bottom.

' This is by far the most embarrassing day ever. '

She heard a deep chuckle from above with a long arm stretched out to help her up.

"You really are a clumsy one aren't you?" He asked with a raised eyebrow.

Phoenix swatted the man's hand away as she gracefully raised herself up from the dirt trail.

"Negative." she started as she stood at her full height in front of him, "If YOU were not standing in the middle of the trail, I wouldn't hav - Ah!" the pain that shot through her ankle was almost unbearable as she had no choice but to grab onto the dark haired .

The man quickly held onto her waist as she tumbled into him. "Woah there Bonita, I think you may have sprained your ankle. Here, let's sit you down hm?" He eased her back onto the ground. She winced as he gently inspected her ankle with his callous but soft hands.

She took this time to really look at him. Dark choppy hair. Sharp jawline. Trimmed facial hair. About 6'2 or 6'3. Long but slightly bulky frame. She couldn't even deny it. This man was Attractive. And by hearing his slight accent, she could tell he was of some Spanish descent. She was taken out of her trance when he looked up at her and smiled.

Jesus have mercy.

This man had, by far, the sexiest smile she has ever seen. It wasn't one of those half smirk bullshit smiles that most men do. No. It was a smile that reached all the way into his eyes.

But she wasn't gunna tell him that. Instead.

"Instead of smiling there like a idiot, could you call an ambulance? Or are you going to leave me here in pain?"

Well that was mean.

But his smile never faltered. "Well, this idiota, so happens to see that your ankle is only twisted. So no need for drastic measures hm?" He stood up from his crouching position and began to walk away from her.

"Wait!" Phoenix called out, " You're just gunna leave me here?!" Was this man serious ? Who leaves a injured woman in a forest trail?

He turned to face her with a smile and said " I'm a very sensitive man Bonita, you hurt my feelings." He put his hand on his heart in mock hurt. "But if you apologize, I will gladly assist you back to my vehicle and attend to your ankle." And with that he crossed his arms across his chest and waited for her decision.

She couldn't believe him! Why should she apologize when it's his fault she's in this situation? She sighed. Well he is trying to help her. And it's not like mother is around so it's safe to put her walls down. Just a little.

Dark brown eyes met with blue playful ones.

"Ok look, um...?"

He smiled "Max.."

"Max. I apologize for my rude behavior. It's just...that's not me. Can we just start over? I'm Phoenix, the woman who fell on you." She ended with a smile. She stretched out her hand from the ground.

Max chuckled and instead of taking her hand, he strode over to her and scooped her up from the ground bridal style. A surprised gasp fell from her mouth as they were now face to face as he held her steady in his strong arms.

"es un placer conocerte bonita," he brought his lips to her ears and whispered,

"I'm glad I'm the man who caught you miss Phoenix."

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Omg it's been 3 YEARS SINCE I UPDATED! I actually gave up on this story because I was discouraged by others about being a "good writer". It wasn't until recently that I decided I will write again and whoever enjoys it will be enough for me :) I WILL be updating frequently so please don't give up on me my loves! I love feedback and comments. Until next time !