Homerun

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I was in complete awe at the resort. Dansby had gotten us a room which over looked the ocean and was beautiful. I currently stood on the deck letting the breeze hit my hair and the smell of salt water hit me.

"You look beautiful." Dansby whispers in my ear wrapping his arms around my waist and kissing my cheek.

I smile turning around in his arms and leaning up kissing him softly. "I really needed this getaway." I admit pulling away.

"Are you ready to talk about it?" Dansby asks softly, his hand reaching up to brush a piece of hair out of my face.

I take a deep breath contemplating on if I wanted to talk about it just yet. Taking a deep breath I nod taking his hand and letting him lead me to the couch in our condo. Taking a seat on the couch I sit criss cross facing Dansby. It's silent for a minute as I try to decide where I want to start.

"How about you start with why you aren't sleeping?" Dansby suggest.

I shrug letting a breath slip my lips. "It's not as bad when I'm with you honestly. I sleep a lot better when you're around. It's more of when I'm alone, every time I close my eyes I see his face and it's not like he's doing anything it's just like he's staring at me. That's all I remember from that night, waking up in that hotel room and seeing John just staring at me from across the room."

"You don't have to worry about him anymore." Dansby assures me while pulling me into his arms.

"I know, and when I'm around you it doesn't happen as often. I guess being in your arms makes me feel safe." I shrug resting my head against his chest. "I just- when you were gone on the road trip it was really hard for me."

I could see the wheels turning in Dansby's head as his fingers absentmindedly brushed through my hair. "Ok I have an idea, and you can total say no if you are opposed to it." I nod listening. "I want you to come on the road with me, just until you feel safe staying home alone."

That was honestly not what I was expecting him to say. "What about work Dans?"

"Well I mean with your promotion technically you don't have to be in the office everyday so you can work from the hotels. I'm sure your dad will work with you on it." Dansby had seriously already put some thought into this.

I was still apprehensive. "Even if I was to go on the road with you, I can't stay in the same room so it would be pointless."

"Not if we explain to Snit what happened." My eyes widen and I immediately shake my head in protest.

"No Dansby I'm not telling anyone about this." Dansby quickly takes my hands attempting to calm me.

"Taegan he's he only one who has to know, we can just tell the other guys that I requested it, Freddie does it all the time with Chelsea and Charlie." Maybe it could work. "Look you don't have to give me an answer today. Take some time and think on it. But honestly Tae it think it's what's best."

I nod. "I'll think about it." I promise him.

"Thank you, that's all I ask." Dansby smiles down at me.

We were quite for a minute just enjoying being in one another's arms. "Well now that we got all the sad stuff out of the way... can we go to the beach."

Dansby lets out a laugh before nodding. "Of course." Standing up I follow him into the bedroom part of the condo.

Walking over to my bag I find my black bikini and quickly slip into it. I turn to walk into the bathroom but arms encircling my waist stop me. "Mhm did you plan this?" Dansby's voice was low, his lips press against my ear.

"Plan what?" I ask turning around.

"You realize this is the one you wore the first night over at my place?" I honestly could not believe he remember what bikini I was wearing that night."

"You remember that?" I question cocking my head to the side.

"How could I not." He smiles. "That was the first night I got to hold you in my arms." And cue me melting.

Leaning up I give him a sweet kiss. "Dansby Swanson you sure know how to make a girl feel special."

"I try." He jokes making me shove him back lightly. Laughing he shakes his head taking my hand. "Come on let's get down to the beach before it gets to late."

I happily follow him down to the beach chairs which are reserved with our condo. Setting everything down on it I quickly grab Dansby's hand and begin dragging him out to the water.

"Come on I wanna get in!" I beg tugging him along.

"Babe don't you need to put your phone down?" He laughs trying to keep up with me.

I shake my head holding it up. "Nope it's in a life proof it's fine." With that I slide it in the strap of my bikini as we wade out into the water.

Once we get about waist high I stop and turn wrapping my arms around him. "Thank you for this."

"I wouldn't want to be any where else." Dansby smiles down at me.

"Don't lie." I say making him look at me confused. "You would much rather be playing in the all star game with Ender. And I know that, it just makes me happy seeing you happy out side of baseball."

Dansby pulls me closer to him kissing the top of my head before pulling back to look at me. "Baseball is my job, and yes I love it, and sure I would kill to be in the all star game right now, but honestly, nothing beats getting to spend this time with you."

I smile, this man is the love of my life. "Well I don't care what they say, to me you'll always be an all star."

Dansby shakes his head. "I think I'd rather stay your superstar."

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A/N: I am so sorry to took so long to update. I just moved back to school and everything has been so hectic lately! Also sorry it's so short, I hope to get a long one up soon. But for now here we go🙆🏼