The football landed at her feet with a thud, starling her out of the book she had immersed herself in. The Unfinished Nation, while not exactly a riveting piece of fine writing it was a necessary read if she wanted to pass her final exam. Picking up the ball she tried to recall everything she knew about the game, which was pretty much nothing. Her family hadn''t exactly been avid sports enthusiasts.


    “Sorry for the interruption,” he said flashing an incredible smile. “I guess I just don’t know my own strength some days.”


    Damn he’s a beautiful man, Katie thought to herself as she watched a storm of apple blossoms swirl around him. The tiny white flowers landed softly in his thick dark hair, and she fell in love.


    That was five years, six months, and twelve days ago. Love at first sight. But Katie didn''t have the guts to do anything about it.


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