Author's Note: This will be a slow burn type of romance/drama with more emphasis on the love rather than sexy times. If you're looking for more of the sexy times this may not be your cup of tea.
End of Part V
As we got into bed, she snuggled up beside me.
"Comfy?" I asked.
"Mm very comfy." she replied as she moved her head into the grove between my shoulder and upper body.
"Robbie." she said
"Yeah."
"Thanks for tonight." she said
"Any time Love." I said as I pulled her close.
Part VI
The weather turned out beautiful on Saturday, still hot but the humidity had cleared out for the moment making it perfect for kickball. Belle, apparently not done teasing me found a strappy pink floral sundress to wear the looked stunning on her. More time outside in the sun over the prior couple of days had tanned her nicely and the light pink on her tan shoulders and legs made for a very distracting view. I had to force myself to watch the road and not stare at her legs like an ogre on the drive to the field.
The game was as much fun as they all were when you have nerds and desk jockeys trying to be athletes. We had finished one game and decided to play another when I found myself on second base. I had a good view of the stands where Belle was watching me eagerly and I had to force myself to keep my eyes on the game instead of her. The player up got a good kick off and I thought I had a good chance to finish the run, so I took off for third base. Surprisingly I had actually passed third base and was probably about halfway to home plate feeling pretty good about myself when all of a sudden, I felt the ball slam into the side of my neck and head.
The next things I remember were the chief who was the umpire blowing the play dead and a couple of strong sets hand grabbing my upper arms to support me and leading me to the dugout. I had just sat down on the bench and was beginning to regain my senses when Belle came rushing down into the dugout like a woman on a mission, with a look of terror on her face.
"Oh my god, Robbie are you ok?!" she screamed as she pushed her way passed everyone and came up to me.
"I'll be fine in a few minutes. I'm just a bit dazed that's all." I said.
"My god that scared the shit out of me. Don't do that to me!" she said as she threw her arms around me and started to sob. I pulled her close and comforted her. As I did, I glanced around and a few of the guys were clearly trying not to crack up at the scene. I knew they'd give me hell for it probably before the end of the game, but I didn't really care.
"Shh it's ok Love I'm fine. It's a rubber ball it can't really hurt anyone." I told her.
Then to make the situation even more awkward once she let go of me, she rounded on Phil, who must have been the thrower of the ball, and started tearing into him.
"And you, what the hell is the matter with you?! You could have killed Robbie!" she yelled at him. Phil was in shock from being accosted so suddenly. If I had just been a spectator at this scene instead of the star so to speak, I would have died laughing. Instead, I had to be the voice of reason despite being shaken up.
I stood up and moved myself in between Belle and Phil and said to her, "Love it was an accident. He wasn't aiming for me he was aiming at the catcher. He didn't do it on purpose."
This, thankfully, seemed to calm her down a bit and she looked at Phil again, who still looked shell shocked, and apologized to him. Luckily, he took it all in stride. Belle looked back at me and though calmer still had concern in her eyes. "Are you sure you're ok?"
"I'm fine I feel better already. Like I said it's a rubber ball it can't really hurt you." I said picking up the ball and demonstrating its flexibility. Then I added, "You know there's not much to knock loose up here anyway." I said as I tapped my head.
This had the desired effect as she let out a soft giggle and said, "Well I can see it didn't affect your propensity to be a smart ass." Everyone busted out laughing at that.
