This is a fictional story. A fantasy that I keep on coming back to when I daydream.
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We met through common friends at a birthday party. Your bubbly personality and kind eyes had me hooked at once. Hours had passed the same day and we did not separate from each other until everyone had left and the host started to clean. We shared phone numbers before leaving. It was like I had found a soul mate.
During our interaction that day we had realized that alot of our interests aligned. You were into fitness, exercising and dieting and so was I. We both had read the similar books and articles. We both had a sound view on it all, we agreed that you have to enjoy the journey and not get too obsessive in the details.
Around a week had passed since the birthday party when I received your phone text. You had seen me jogging in a park close to where you lived at the time. It turned out that we lived close to each other. We both had a walking distance to the same park.
One thing lead to the other and we decided to meetup for a run the next day. We both agreed that running alone is such a pain in the ass. Being able to motivate it each other made such a big difference.
What started as a single run together slowly grew to a habit we shared. Everyday after work we met up and exercised. During sunny days we enjoyed each others company while jogging. On rainy days we hid under the big oak tree branches in the park and worked on core and general strength. It did not feel like a chore when you were there with me. We pushed eachother to the limit.
We got to know each other better and better. I got to know that you worked with economics at a big firm but secretly you wanted to start your own library and book shop. It had to be located at a sleepier part of the city. The wall colors had to be warm and cosy and the high shelves filled to the ceiling with used books. Big comfy armchairs were spread out for people to sit in while they read. You had even come up with a name of it.