#With @maxattack-powell

[mfackenthal]

The MFackenthal Show and @maxattack-powell!

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Hello all!  Welcome back to the MFackenthal Show!  I am so glad that you are here today.  If you’re new to the show, I encourage you to go here to find past episodes.  There are only a few.

The MFackenthal Show has officially been green lit for more episodes!  We used to only be able to afford to run the show every once in a while, but the people have spoken - they want to see the show more often!  The funding came through and we hope to give the people what they want!  Do you want to be on the show?  Do you have someone that you want to see on the show?  If so - reblog or comment or send a message to let MFackenthal know!  We’ll see what we can do!  We have this show and two others lined up for you!

I could not be more excited to bring you this next guest.  She has been with the fandom for quite a while.  She was one of the first people I started communicating with on a regular basis.  She has talked me up, supported me from the beginning and though she hasn’t written much lately - when she does drop a chapter - it���s long and it’s worth it!  Please welcome to the stage @maxattack-powell!!!!!  (Insert Cheering here!)

(Megs greets Max with a hug - which means that Megs essentially runs and leaps into Max’s arms.  Max is fairly tall and Megs is barely 5′3″) 

Megs:  Max, I am so happy that you are here!  Can you believe that you’re here today?

Max:  Haha, yes - I can.  But I am honored to be here.

Megs:  Max, sit with me.  For those in the audience who may not know you, tell us about when and why you joined the fandom.

Max: Yanno, I always made my best guess at this before, but I knew you were going to ask me this - so I looked it up.  Did you know that now there’s this Official Tumblr blog called @memories, and it knows down to the minute when someone joined? Let me go check it… *digs through the blogs posts* Okay, it was apparently 07/31/2017 at 1:17:15 PM, which means it must have been on the weekend because of the time of day haha.

As for why ... hmm, well… I found the Choices app one day, when it only had like… three series I think! Anyone else remember that time? 

Megs:  I do!  Because I was playing Hollywood University I think I downloaded choices the day the app came out.

Max: Awh!  Well, I fell in love with The Freshman Series. Mostly because of Chris Powell and Zack Zilberg, and a long time ago I was in another fandom that had tons of fan fiction/art… so I googled “Choices Chris Powell” and any other combination I could think of looking for possible fanfiction. The fandom was almost non existent at the time. There was actually one person, who has long since left the fandom due to fandom dramas - we all know the kinds I’m talking about - but a few others had started posting their works as well… and I got hooked. Eventually I felt the bug to write how I felt TF should play out as well, and here I am *looks back at the “joined tumblr timestamp”* uhh… 20ish months ago!  Haha!!

Megs:  LOL, when you put it that way it doesn’t sound like that long ago ... lets call a spade a spade - that was almost 2 years ago!  That’s amazing!  You have to have seen so much in this fandom!  What is it that keeps you around?

Max: There are so many awesome people in this fandom, in this world we’ve all created for our pixelated loves lol. Soooo many creative minds to follow and enjoy. The content people share, original or repost… it’s great. 

... Unfortunately it is also a double edge sword ... the drama, the jealousy, the rumors, the hate, etc. I’ve sadly seen far too much and it comes in so many forms… it’s unnecessary.

Megs:  I couldn’t agree more!  If you could tell the fandom one thing - what would it be?

Max: It would be that we’re all here because we want to have a good time. No one came here to get ridiculed, to be scrutinized or chastised for their opinions, their likes or dislikes. Real life has enough of that going on. We are all individuals - if you want to be treated nicely, fairly, etc. you must also do the same to others. There is no reason someone must agree with you or anyone else. Live and let live. Embrace our differences as it makes us who we are. Most of the issues I see stem from a simple difference in opinion. That is ridiculous. Everyone’s entitled to their own thoughts. We must build each other up, not tear one another down. No one here owes anyone anything, now go have some fun.

(The room stands up in applause!)

Megs:  You should definitely stand up and take a bow, Max! 

(Max does just as Megs suggests - but she also makes Megs stand up and do the same. Laughing, they both sit back down.)

Awh, Max ... okay, let’s get back to you.  We know that you’d fight anyone for the position of The Chris Powell Appreciation/Fan Club.  And for those who don’t know, Max has been retelling the full The Freshman series, interweaving dialogue and plot from PB but also adding much of her own content.  MC and Chris get a backstory.  Chris gets best friends from back home.  What is your favorite piece that you have written?

Max: Oh geez hahaha. Um… can I just say The Freshman Chronicles as a whole? I’ve written for different fandoms, and I have original WIPs but I’ll stick to the Choices fandom for this answer. I’ve put a lot of time into TFC. Tons of additional story work, research on characters and their backgrounds, PBs and my own OCs. You should see my file folder setup haha. It’s crazy… I have so many docs, pictures and gifs. Most organized by location (Hartfeld, Boston, New Haven, Cherryfield, etc.), then by character… and on some I get more detailed and split them by emotion and situation.

Megs: By what again?

Max:  Emotion and Situation ... Yeah. I warned you it was crazy! *laughs* TFC was the reason I joined tumblr really. Instead of staying a Nonny and only reading others posted works. I wanted to comment, like and reblog what I enjoyed, while I also worked on my own contribution to the fandom. I had a vision for Chris and MC that had more than the game could give, and I wanted to see if i was still any good at writing since it had been years and years… it’s funny to see how different my current posts are from my first over a year ago. Makes me want to go update a few because they could use a little help *awkward laugh*

Megs:  I’m sure we can all relate to that!  Hmmm ... I’m starting to get a feel for this, I think, but what is your writing process?

Max:  Lots of planning, mostly in my head. When I feel like I have a decent concept I might type out some notes or work it into my outline (another crazy thing I have going for TFC because it’s so big haha). But usually, once I hatch out a basic plan on where I’m going… I just start typing. Keeping the general plot and main points I want to hit in mind, I simply start typing… keeping it as organic as possible. It usually works out well. 

Megs:  Do you have any advice for other writers?

Max: First, and most importantly… do it because you enjoy it. Don’t do it for likes, reblogs, popularity, etc. If you’re having a good time dreaming things up and typing them out, that’s what’s important. The rest is just an extra bonus. Also, don’t give up. It’s easy to become discouraged, frustrated, distracted and more… but remember - your creative cells can’t be running all the time. They need to rest just like your body. Take breaks… go read, play games, hang out with friends/family, watch a movie… whatever. Just do something to help you relax, to reset and you’ll very probably find inspiration and/or motivation to continue. Remember, this is for fun. *wink and finger guns*

Megs: So what do you do for fun?

Max: I actually have a few things I do regularly. A big one is making costumes/props for conventions, small productions, etc. I also train and show horses. I do the same with my dogs, but more for competitions and not really any shows. I’ve always drawn, sculpted, painted since I was old enough to hold things with my hands… and about a year ago I started learning how to do it digitally as well. I run (not at all for fun haha) and play hockey (totally for fun), follow comics and watch anime. I've restored houses, cars and old furniture. I like to read as much as I can - that’s an important one. I also play video games. Something I’ve done since I was young… I've even competed, and won, a few gaming tournaments.

Megs:  You don’t know how to be bored do you?

Max: LOL, Megs.  Yeah, um, so there’s a “few” *makes air quotes* of my never ending list of interests haha. Gives me a lot to talk about with people, eh?

Megs: Not that I can understand how you’d have time for this ... but what do you do to help pay for your many activities?

Max:  Oh like, my job? Well that can be a simple answer… like “I work in software” but the more interesting way to say it is I use my MBA, experience in business, the financial industry and technology to improve and stabilize my customers environment through technological solutions that fit their specific needs. *presses lips together* I solve problems by designing solutions. Bored yet? Hahaha.

Megs:  No!  That sounds wonderful!  Who doesn’t want their stuff to be designed better?  Any chance you could start working for tumblr?  Some of us have a few complaints ... tags ... mobile losing our work ...

Max:  I’m not sure they could pay me enough to help them with all of their problems!  But, tumblr, feel free to send me an offer!

Megs:  Seriously - send her a 6 figure offer!

Max:  Okay, Megs, well now I have a question for you.

Megs: Uhhhh, Max, that’s not exactly how this is supposed to go. 

Max:  Yeah, don’t care.  Your fans need to know ... Hoooow do you find the time to read and review so much?! And I know that’s just in this fandom.  I know you read books and you may read for other fandoms!?  Seriously, it’s awesome. We need to clock your page flipping speed haha.

Megs:  *blushes* Oh my gosh, you have to stop!  Here’s the key to how I do it ... I wake up at 5:30am and read for about 30 minutes.  Then I workout and start my day.  I read in line at the grocery stores.  I read on my breaks at work. 

Max:  Oh my gosh - you’re such a nerd and I love that!  Okay, nerd, what is your favorite thing to do, besides reading all the things of course?

Megs: This show, of course!  And, of course, getting people to do silly things on this show with me.  For instance - with as athletic as you are, I hear you can’t jump? 

Max:  Megs, shhhhh.  You told me you weren’t going to bring that up.

Megs:  I did no such thing! (Meg says while laughing) I said I might not bring it up.

Max:  Uh huh.

(Kris Kross’s “Jump” starts playing in the studio)

Megs:  Come on - show me what you’ve got! 

(Megs starts “singing” along and jumping along with the song. Max stays seated.  Megs finally pulls Max up into a standing position. Max plays along and “jumps” next to Megs - getting no air at all.)

Oh, come on Max - put some real strength in to it.  Jump! Jump! Jump!

(Max jumps and gets the smallest amount of air time.)

Max:  *laughing* Megs - I’m tall!  I don’t need to jump to reach things!

Megs:  *laughing* That must be nice.  I got good at this type of jumping because I had to learn to jump up and gently grab things from the grocery so I didn’t knock everything down.

*continuing to jump around the audience - getting everyone to join her* And that’s all for the show today today, folks!  Thank you for watching!!  Have a great night!

[maxattack-powell]

How do you think Chris and MC handle being quarantined?

MC snuggles into her favorite reading chair, flipping to her last read page of a classic favorite, looking forward to knocking out a few chapters before she has to get back to work around the house. Scanning the pages at rapid speed, she doesn't really seem to notice the first time Chris passes through the room.

She turns a page.

Her legs are curled under her, and at least two, if not three soft blankets are draped across and around her as she nestles further into the chair. It’s not cold, in fact, it's relatively warm outside this time of year, but when she becomes sedentary for a while as she reads, the air-conditioning can create a fairly strong artificial chill.

She turns a page.

She hears some activity in the kitchen for a few minutes before Chris passes back through the open living space. Her eyes lift briefly as she watches him return to wherever he came from just a short time before at a somewhat hurried pace. As he goes out of view and into another part of the house, her eyes fall back to the printed words in her hand, leaving her in relative silence once again.

She turns a page.

The silence doesn't last long though as the dogs come racing into the room. They cut towards the kitchen and breakfast area as they chase one another before they make a big loop and take off with lightning speed towards the last place she saw Chris. She shakes her head and turns her attention back towards the story.

She turns a page.

A muffled scolding breaks her concentration once more, the distinct sound pricking her ears as she realizes the dogs have now interrupted whatever Chris was doing as well. A small smile appears on her lips as she focuses back onto the written events in her hand, noting that this is where things start getting good.

She turns a page.

Chris enters the living space once again, this time heading towards the laundry room, possibly the garage. She can't tell, mostly because she doesn't really look up this time because the book's plot has taken a dramatic turn.

She turns a page.

He crosses the space again, this time mumbling something to himself as he goes into their office. She can't help but be curious this time, lifting her gaze from the pages as she wonders what he’s up to now. When he doesn't emerge immediately, she shrugs and dives back into her book.

She turns a page.

MC almost forgets he's in the office as she reads the last of a chapter. Almost. When Chris appears in the doorway, she can't help but look up and appreciate the view. Well, most of it. The frustrated look on his face almost takes away from his striking form, making her take mental note of the shorts he's wearing and how they are now a new favorite. His lip curls in an annoyed pout and she does her best to not smile. Before their eyes have a chance to meet, she turns hers back to the worn book in her hand.

She turns a page.

Chris is gone before she gets two sentences into the next chapter, making her even more curious about his activity. He stays gone for a while this time, letting her get through many pages before she has to look up again. It’s the way he sits on the couch nearby with a huff that permanently breaks her focus. When she does look up, she finds him staring up at the ceiling, a blank look on his face as his long body melts into the furniture.

She closes the book.

“Chris.”

He doesn't respond at first, and she shifts, about to speak again when he sighs. “...ayuh?”

Her eyebrow arches as she waits for him to look at her, and she does wait. After a longer than necessary pause he finally rolls his head up, turning his attention to her. She presses her lips together, forcing her amusement at his annoyed expression to vanish.

“You okay?”

He looks at her for a moment, then sniffs a little as he rubs the ball of his foot on the floor. “I’m fine.”

MC can't help but smile then, his frustration evident. “Feeling cooped up?”

His nose scrunches up and he scoffs. “No. I enjoy our home.”

“You liar.” She laughs softly and sets her book down on the side table.

Chris shakes his head. “No, I really do. Especially when you're in it... I love that.” A small, cocky smirk appears on his lips and she chews on the inside of her cheek, very aware of what he was referring to.

“Uh huh…” Her eyebrow arches again and he shrugs, so she lets out a breath. “Okay, you're fine.”

He nods once and taps the balls of both feet on the ground. “Yeeeep.”

She pushes the blankets aside and stands, holding his gaze as she moves towards their bedroom. “So you wouldn't want to go for a hike or anything then… because you're fi-”

He bolts up and out of the chair before she can finish, making her squeal as he scoops her up and rushes to their room with a huge grin on his face. “I was thinking we could drive over to the Blue Hills Res… the dogs always like the Skyline Trail and most people don't go on that one.”

MC laughs as she wraps her arms around his neck. “The dogs huh?”

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I have fun answering questions about my OTP in story form if possible lol... so I hope you enjoyed it. 

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[choicesfandomappreciation]

Here’s to @maxattack-powell who got me to join tumblr. If it wasn’t for her series The Freshman, I probably would’ve continued to lurk and never actually participated in the fandom. Here’s to you and our mutual love for Chris Powell

@maxattack-powell 

[kingliam2019]

HAPPY BIRTHDAY

[drakelover78]

Unexpected Love

Unexpected Love

This is my second attempt at fan fiction but only the 1st I’ve ever published:  based on TRR by Pixelberry publishing. Author’s Notes: Characters owned by Pixelberry studios, I have no claim to the characters in this story.

Though this story is loosely based on the same characters and my MC (Cindy Jo Beckett) also called (Jo or affectionately Jo Jo) the story comes through a little differently with my MC having had a dark painfully hard upbringing. Her past will unfold as the story is told. Main characters remain in this story and maybe later some new ones. Timeline of Choices: Pixleberry story will vary.

Summary: This Drake -x -MC AU will be focused on a chance meeting where Liam didn’t meet her in New York only Drake by chance…..later after this series is complete , I will rewrite the series where Liam becomes a LI as well. So prepare for a slow burn and some angst: I hope you like it……if the music hyperlink doesn’t open search Hannah Trigwell Stay with Me on youtube. Should really listen from the point it’s introduced in the story.

Chapter One:

Cindy Jo was sitting alone in her two bedroom apartment in Manhattan New York; her phone buzzed on the coffee table next to her. Picking it up she sees a message notification from Daniel her co-worker and best friend from the bar she currently waitressed at in downtown Manhattan and her Uncle Mitch from Texas. She decided to read Daniels first. The two had worked together for almost a full year now and had become quite close. She loved him like a little brother though he was only a year younger than her. Message Daniel-“Jo Jo I need a huge favor?” she replied “what?”  Daniel states “I had agreed to fill in for Michael tonight over at the New Blues Club downtown but I got a last minute date and she’s a total hottie and I don’t want to turn her down because she may not give me another chance!” “Can you PLEAAAASE fill in for me? It was as if she could hear the whine in his voice as if he’d been standing there begging her.” Cindy Jo sat there and thought about it and said why not….it’s not as if I had any plans or a hot date tonight anyway!” She sees the phones blinking dots awaiting his reply……. “I’m sorry JoJo and that’s a little your fault you are so shy and closed off.” Grrr she scoffs out loud without replying to his last comment he types back “I’ll call you when I’m close by …there’s a dress code and I took the liberty of getting you a dress on the off chance you’d say yes.” Fine she replies see you later.

She then opens the message from her Uncle Mitch “Hey sweetie just checking in you ok?” she simply replied “I’m fine Uncle I picked up an extra shift for Daniel tonight at the Blues Bar down the street.” Uncle Mitch immediately replied “another shift….you are 22 sweet pea when are you going to stop working so much and enjoy your youth?” It’s not like you need the money?” Cindy Jo replied “I know I’m just helping Daniel out tonight that’s all….stop worrying so much! I love you and I’ll talk at’cha later.” She nearly jumped off the couch as her phone loudly rang in her hands and Daniels face came across the screen; she swiped right to answer saying “Jesus Daniel you nearly gave me a heart attack!”....Daniel laughing loudly clearly amused stating I just love it when that sultry Texas accent of yours comes through!” I’m parking now I’ll be up in a minute.” She said okay see ya in a sec!

Minutes later he buzzes her apartment and she lets him in the building then also her apartment which was on the 5th floor of the building. Her mood instantly lifts as Daniel comes barreling into her apartment with his infectious smiles and giggles. “Hey baby-girl wait until you see this dress girl it’s to die for… you will definitely clean up in tips tonight!” She smiles stating as long as it draws tips and not unwanted hands on my ass then I’m all in. She opens the garment cover to reveal a beautiful blue sparkling tight fitting full length dress with a slit on the right side all the way up to her mid-thigh. Oh Daniel it’s gorgeous she exclaimed...I’m going to try it on right now. Hurry Daniel exclaimed clapping his hands chop-chop I want to help you get ready before I leave to pick up Charlotte. Cindy Jo asks why ya wanna help me get ready. You do know I’m a grown ass woman who can dress herself…right? I know Daniel states but tonight’s special and I want you to curl your hair and wear it down rather than up in an ugly ass ponytail!” Okay groans Cindy Jo returning to her room glaring at him with her hands on her hips and a bright white smile on her face…“Daniel you know I love you… but has anyone ever told you that for a cute straight guy you tend to have a wonderfully gay flare to your personality?” Daniel states… “Yes you do all the time and you know it’s only because I grew up with three sisters. Cindy Jo laughs and states “you know that I’m only teasing and I’m completely grateful for if it wasn’t for you I’d have no sense of style after moving here from Texas.” “Can you zip me up please?”  He zips her up and she steps away turning to say “There what’cha think?” Daniel lets out loud wolfish whistle as he watches her turn a circle giving him a full view of the gown. Girl you’ve got nice heels to with that right? Yeesss she huffs putting on her silver stilettos she walks to her make-up dresser and starts signing to the radio while she applies her make-up and Daniel starts rolling her hair with her fat curling iron from behind her. Both enjoying the music and her singing in silence until she’s about done applying her make-up; Daniel looks at her reflection through the mirror in front of her and asks “JoJo when are you going to stop being childish about your singing abilities and start preforming for everyone? I know that George has offered a dozen times to let you sing at the bar over weekends!” JoJo chides at him “you know I only sing for myself….and that I’ve always used music as more of a therapeutic outlet to deal with…you know as she trails off that train of thought. I know states Daniel with a sad little smile but truly if I had your God given talent I’d be singing from the rooftops of all New York he stated matter of factly. Well it’s a good thing you’re not me she laughed. Ok are you about done she asked. He sprays her head full of hairspray and says done. She stands and looks in the full view mirror hanging of the back of her bathroom door and says not bad….not bad at all. Daniel whistles loudly and says “Gorgeous simply gorgeous.” “Alright baby-girl let’s get this show on the road.” he says. They leave her building and Daniel gives her a quick peck on the cheek and says “thanks for covering for me doll and try to have a good time tonight.” Okay she says “and you enjoy your hottie Charlotte tonight.”

About a half an hour later she enters the club and speaks to Eddie the club Manger Hi I’m Cindy Jo I’m supposed to fill in for Michael she says. Eddie says “Oh you must be Daniels friend he’s told us a lot about you.” “Thanks for helping us out tonight, we should be really busy being Friday night and all.”  “No problem she states with a bright smile glad to help out.” Eddie thanks her for dressing up saying “Sorry for the short notice but you look great.” He instructs her to begin the shift helping out behind the bar and she can move to the floor as business picks up. She does just that serving all that enter and sat at the bar with a loving smile. Then a tall dark haired stranger catches her eye as he enters the club and walks towards her at the bar. He’s about 6’3 with a slender muscular physic sporting a denim button down with a white under-shirt and dark colored very nice fitting jeans…with little angry like scowl on his face he sits down and she crosses from the other side of the bar to greet him with a million watt smile “H i there I’m Cindy Jo what can I get for you tonight?” He glances up and notices her dress prominently hugging her body in all the right places and says “Whoa do all bartenders dress like that in New York?” He had a sexy accent she couldn’t quite place. She said well I really wouldn’t know this is my first night here I’m filling in for someone. Looking around the bar she notices the other waitresses and says now that ya mentioned it I do seem to be a little more overdressed than the others.” That’s odd she contemplated out loud. The handsome stranger says “that’s a thick accent you’re donning there, where do you hail from?”  “Where do I hail from she chides. I’m from Texas and you? Where do you hail from Mr.? “It’s just Drake he says Drake Walker and I’m from a country close to Greece that I’m sure you have never heard of.” with a slight smile on his face. Smiling shyly she asks “So what brings you to New York just Drake and what will ya have?” “Whiskey and then he mumbles something under his breath she failed to catch then clears his throat  akem I’m scouting accommodations to host my friends Bachelor Party next month.”  Oh she says and what do you think? “This place is a little more uppity for my taste I’m more comfortable in a simple bar with some pool tables, but they prefer the more prestigious or I should say portentous clubs like this.”  He dryly says. I duhnno this place doesn’t seem too bad at least it has live music she says warmly.”

It was at that moment the manager Eddie stepped on to the stage and announced that while the band takes a short break we have been blessed with the presence of the beautiful guests vocalists styling’s of Miss Cindy Jo Beckett as the spot light shone brightly on her behind the bar…..she mumbles I’m gonna kill that Sum Bitch!” loudly enough for Drake to hear her.  As the crowd cheers for her to join the stage Drake lightly laughs and says “well Beckett can you sing?” She gives him a side glance and bashfully smiles at him as she’s walking to Eddie on the stage she says “I’m afraid I’m unprepared I don’t even have my guitar on me so I’m afraid I won’t be singing tonight.” An Awe fell across the crowd, she turned on her heal headed back to behind the bar when Eddie speaks into the microphone no worries Daniel brought yours by earlier today!” She freezes in her tracks as the crowd cheers for her to rise to the intimate stage …She slowly makes her way to Eddie on the stage and she whispers did Daniel put you up to this? He says yes now get up there and kill em.” She smiles widely trying to hide her blush and steel her nerves. Ahkem …she clears her throat well since this was sprung on me at the last moment I will just perform one of my favorite songs by Sam Smith: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MGs2f1ncMgA

 -Drake’s POV-

Oh my god she’s an angel…where in the hell does a bartender get that kind of talent? Is she looking at me? I would stay as long as she wanted me too….a blush crossing and burning his cheeks at the thought. He stares hard and listens intently as she continues to sing and though the entire club is still and silent as she sings he could only hear her even if they weren’t. The crowd cheers loudly as she finishes those that weren’t already on the dance floor stand from their seats clapping and cheering exuberantly. Eddie joins her on the stage once again… “Yeah Ladies and Gentlemen give it up once again for the voice styling’s of Miss Cindy Jo Beckett! Thanks babe that was just wonderful!” Eddie hugs her as she leaves the small stage.

She shyly walks back and shimmies behind the bar where she finds a smiling Drake as she approaches he says “damn Beckett that was awesome!” She kindly thanked him and boldly says you look much better with smile on your handsome face than that scowl you walked in with earlier tonight.”  Drake thinks-(Is she flirting with me?) “Well I guess I owe that to you Beckett…thank you truly this is the best I’ve felt all day.” You’re welcome as out of the corner of her eye she sees Daniel with his arm around a beautiful redheads waists presumably Charlotte walking up to the bar… “Daniel you ass-hat she states a little louder than she meant to…..you set this whole thing up didn’t you? “Well I knew I’d never get you up there otherwise he said with a hearty laugh!” JoJo this is Charlotte…Charlotte this is my best friend JoJo.  She leans forwards shaking the redhead’s hand it’s nice to meet you Charlotte. “JoJo Drake asked with his left brow raised?” “Yes she says it’s an affectionate name that only a few are given the privilege to use …though I’m seriously reconsidering your rite to use it Daniel she scowls at him with a meaningful glare.” Who’s your friend JoJo Daniel asked? She smiled and said Daniel this is Drake Walker he’s from somewhere close to Greece and likes whiskey! Nice to meet you he states and the two shake hands. Daniel says “Oh by the way come out from behind that bar you don’t have to fill in for Michael that was just a ploy to get you here, and by the way I recorded your performance!”  Uggh she gasps as she comes out from behind the bar.  Cindy Jo tells Daniel don’t go plastering that all over social media either and I mean it….It’s bad enough you bullied me on to that stage tonight.” Throwing his hands up in a mock defense he says ok I promise with a rueful smile.” “Well now what since I’m all dressed up and nowhere to go?” she asked to no one in particular.  Well Daniel started to say and was abruptly interrupted by Drake stating well you could show me around some proper Bachelor Party venues since you know New York and I don’t he pleaded softly in the form of a question?” She smiled as she thought over his offer…I guess I could, now let’s get outta here before Daniel gets anymore bright ideas for me in his head!” He offers her his arm and Daniels calls out “Don’t do anything I wouldn’t do as she takes his arm and waves goodbye to Daniel over her shoulder they walk out of the club into the cool crisp air. Well where to Beckett? Drake asked. She motioned this way pointing down the street to her right. Why do you call me by my last name she asks?

That’s it for tonight lovelies hope you enjoyed, and I’d love any feedback you’ve got to offer.

[bobasheebaby]

Dean or Sam?

Dean hands down. Sam is like my big brother. Thanks for the ask @maxattack-powell

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Thank you so much for this @maxattack-powell! It’s been a busy week for me but I hope you know I think the same of you! Thanks for being a friend! :)

[eadanga]

Falling in Love with You Part 13

Summary: Chris is a rich guy trapped in an awful engagement. He meets MC a young medical student and falls for her. Can Chris get out of this engagement to be with the one her loves?

A/N: This series is for @maxattack-powell​​​​​ one of the winners of my 400 followers giveaway hope you enjoy this and thanks for participating.

Chris went to the bedroom where MC was unpacking she smiles when she sees him “Hi Chris”

“MC sit down we need to talk”

MC looks at him concerned then sits down “What’s wrong?”

“Scarlet she just called me and I don’t know how but she found out I asked you to move in” Chris takes her hand in his “She’s determined to have me marry her no matter what”

MC frowns “Want me to kick her ass?”

Chris chuckles “I won’t stop you” He sighs “I don’t want her hurting you or your family I’m gonna move them”

MC nods “As long as they’re safe that’s all that matters”

“Don’t worry your mom will stay in the hospital I’ll make sure she’s safe”

MC smiles “Thank you Chris”

Chris pulls her into a hug “No need to thank me I love you so much and I’ll do anything to protect you”

“I love you too Chris”

“Listen I’m sure my parents will tell her where I’m staying so we’re gonna move apartments and your family too don’t unpack anything I had another one in case they bothered me here”

“Ok Chris”

Chris kisses her on the forehead and they start packing. They get into a car and drive over to the apartment on the far side of town. They meet her family getting out the car next to them

“Dad Kevin” MC runs up to them and hugs them both

“Hey sweetie this place is nice but what’s going on?”

“We’re gonna be staying here a while let’s get inside” MC helps him gets his bags inside

Kevin sighs then turns to Chris “Is it your family again”

Chris sighs “Yeah I’m sorry about this buddy”

“Why is a crime for you two to be together I don’t like that your family is acting crazy”

“I know I hate it too I wish there was some way out of this”

Kevin smirks “I think I have an idea but it maybe risky”

Chris steps closer to him “I’m game what is it anything to set me free”

****

MC sets settled in the new apartment she sits and the bed and sighs and dials Kaitlyn

“Hi MC!”

“Hey Kaitlyn had to move apartments that crazy ass girl was stalking us”

“What is that bitch problem?”

“I don’t know I’m on the other side of town my family is across the hall his family is so crazy”

“I know don’t worry MC you’ll get through this you and Chris will be together no matter what and I’ll be your maid of honor!”

MC giggles “Yes you will”

“Stay safe MC”

“You too”

MC hangs up and sighs I hate his family I don’t understand them and their mindset they’re so old fashioned so dumb we’ll be together they won’t stop us

****

Chris sat with Kevin at his computer “I like this idea I hope this will get them to leave me alone I’m sure they won’t escape it”

“Yeah and that dumb girl will be exposed”

“I love it now I’ll just make some phone calls” Chris smirks They’ll never see this coming He texts MC to come over and she walks into the room

“Chris Kev what’s going on?”

“Kevin has got a plan to get rid of my parents and Scarlet but we need you in on this”

MC nods “Tell me what to do”

Chris smiles “First how good is your acting?”

****

Chris and MC heads over to an café having lunch as soon as they’re finished Chris nods to MC “Ok really sell it”

“I got it” MC stands knocking over the chair “I don’t understand what you’re saying Chris!”

“What’s there to understand I don’t want to see you anymore!”

“But why?!”

“Well just look at yourself you’re not even in the same social class as me I don’t associate myself with people like you!”

Chris felt guilty when he sees tears in her eyes “I thought that you loved me Chris!”

“Loves got nothing to do with it” He walks by her then stops “It’s nothing personal just life”

“Chris wait!”

He walks away giving a little wave and heads into awaiting car. The car drives around the back of the café and MC jumps in he hugs her tightly “Are you ok? Was I too harsh?”

MC grins “How did I do?”

“What? I saw you crying”

MC giggles “Acting trick you think about something sad instant tears to your eyes” Chris let’s out a sigh of relief then he playfully smacks MC she laughs “What was that for?”

“For not mentioning you knew that before hand you had me feeling guilty”

MC laughs “I’m sorry Chris but how was I supposed to make it realistic if you knew”

“You got a good point now I hope Kaitlyn recorded all that”

“Yeah she sent it to me shall I tell her to send it to your parents and that bitch?”

Chris chuckles then nods “Yup and after they get it we’ll start the next stage of the plan”

****

Chris wakes up to the sun in his face he leans over and sees MC sleeping on his chest he smiles and kisses her on her forehead God she’s so beautiful He reaches over and opens the drawer he pulls out a small box and opens it revealing the diamond ring inside. He smiles as he closes it Soon after this is all over with my family and that crazy woman I’ll give this to her Chris puts the ring back in the drawer and wraps his arms around MC “Wake up beautiful” He kisses her again

MC smiles “Chris what have I said about kissing me with stinky breath”

Chris chuckles “But I can’t help it baby” He kisses her again “God you’re so sexy”

MC pushes him away “At least take a mint of something”

“You’re gonna deal with it” Chris flips her over as he growls “I want you now” He kisses her deeply as she moans

“Mmmm Chris…how do you have so much energy this morning?”

“You’re my energy baby” He kisses down her neck “You’re so hot” He sucks her neck hard

“Chris! You’re gonna leave a mark”

“That’s point baby” He sucks another hickey on her before whispering “Open those legs”

MC opens her legs as Chris lowers himself between them “Do you like it when kiss you here?” He kisses her thighs MC nods “Tell me baby”

“Yes”

“What about here” He kisses her wetness as she groans

“Stop teasing Chris”

Chris smirks “Good things happen to those who wait” MC giggles then moan as she feel Chris’s tongue on her “I can never get over the taste of you”

MC moans louder as Chris inserts a finger in then another

“Mmmm Chris don’t stop”

“Never baby I love seeing you lose control”

“Chris!” MC comes as she screams out in pleasure

Chris climbs back up to her face and kisses her deeply “Mmmm delicious you love the way you taste MC?”

“Yes Chris are we gonna do that every morning”

“We’ll do that and many more in the morning”

Chris hears his phone ring on the table and he sighs as he rolls off MC and reaches for it “Hello?”

He clenches his fist as he hears his mom cheerful voice “Chris darling I’m so glad you came to your senses”

Chris grimaces as he answers “Yeah…you guys were right all along”

“I’m so glad we need to have a party for all this”

“No no no no parties how about dinner then we can go on tv and announce it” Come on take the bait

“That’s a great idea! Ok Chris I’ll arrange everything”

Chris smirks “See you then” He hangs up and turns to MC “They bought it time for the next stage”

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[choicesficwriterscreations]

Writers’ List

Hello everyone! We reached another milestone of our blog, but before we can select a fanfic author for the tenth Meet The Writer Q&A, we want to confirm the list of writers following the blog:

001. missameliep

002. thequeenofpixels

003. ownworldresident

004. indiacter

005. lovealexhunt (storyofmychoices/theartoflovingthomashunt)

006. bebepac

007. choiceskatie

008. clansayeed

009. luxurylives

010. blackcatkita

011. rainbowsinthestorm

012. everthingchoices

013. xjustin-ethansgirliex (ethanramseysrookiexox)

014. mrsnazariowritesagain

015. xxrainbow-princessxx

016. lolablackwrites

017. writinghereandthere

018. noesapphic

019. bobasheebaby

020. debramcg1106

021. endlessflame

022. princessstellaris

023. rookie-ramsey

024. poudredevie

025. yeonjunbb-main

026. catchinhlikekerosene (utterlyinevitable)

027. masquerade-reimagined

028. drethanramslay

029. blainehellyes

030. drakexwillow

031. camillemontespa

032. argylemwrites

033. blightarts

034. romanticatheart-posts

035. princess-geek

036. miss-smrxtiee

037. god-save-the-keen

038. txemrn

039. waitingforalana

040. kingliam-rys

041. moodyvalentinestories

042. anotherbeingsworld

043. dcbbw

044. thequeenofcronuts

045. bbrandy2002

046. boneandfur

047. brightningstar

048. endlessly-searching-for-you

049. newcolonies

050. alwaysmychoices

051. cosigottahavefaith (itsbrindleybinch)

052. courtesanofedenbrook

053. kinda-iconic

054. kelseaaa

055. lizeboredom

056. lucy-268

057. lovelyladyk88 (khoicesbyk)

058. thegreentwin

059. liamrysandme

060. dorianspprentice

061. mrschoicesobsessed

062. romewritingshop

063. no-one-u-know

064. whimsicallywayward15

065. monsoonblooms12

066. eleanorbloom

067. julia-highstorms

068. mvalentine

069. aces-and-angels

070. queenjilian

071. riseandshinelittleblossom

072. waffliciouswrites

073. mysticaurathings

074. anjanettexcordonia

075. casey-v.

076. liamrrys

077. missmiimiie

078. katkart122

079. zoehanji

080. kat-tia801

081. beckaroo

082. brycemaloliver

083. desskryze

084. aarisa-frost

085. drariellevalentine

086. alj4890

087. gryffindordaughterofathena

088. annekebbphotography

089. sirbeepsalot

090. agentnolastname

091. openheartthot

092. parkerattano

093. brycelahelalover

094. lem-20

095. katedrakeohd

096. secretaryunpaid

097. princesslahela

098. sfb123

099. mortemersgf

100. dancingboba

101. citybornchick

102. justanotherrookie

103. waywardromancefantasygirl

104. whenyourheartskipsabeat

105. curiousconch

106. missdreamsalot

107. nikki-2406

108. otherworldlypresents

109. withbeautyandrage

110. linkheroz

111. pixie88

112. zera-writes

113. checkurwindow

114. anntoldst0ries

115. maximumdreamerdetective

116. dr-colossal-pita

117. ladylamrian

118. trappedinfanfiction

119. homeformyheart (ivyroseblack)

120. bay-lee

121. irisofpurple

122. alina-yol-ramsey

123. purvishraick

124. aallotarenunelma

125. aussieez

126. jessiembruno

127. former-westchester-resident (wolfish-blithe)

128. takingcourage

129. aworldoffandoms

130. amen-doza

131. chemist-ana

132. stygianflood

133. bryceshawaiinashirt

134. maxattack-powell

135. choicesfanaf

136. thefrenchiemama

137. muireannkfanfic

138. silma-words

139. kingliamandriley

140. daddyethanramsey

141. panda9584

142. mm2305

143. somersetmummy

144. lizzybeth1986

145. choicest

146. alj4890

147. potionsprefect

148. liaromancewriter

149. brokenmemoriesblog

150. estellaelysian

151. iluvaqt

If you haven’t been interviewed yet and you don’t find your url in the list above (because you follow us from a non-choices sideblog or changed your url recently), let us know. Also, if you don’t wish to participate, leave a comment on  this post or send a message to @cfwcadm​

[choiceswreckedme]

Choices Fandom Appreciation

I'm sure I'm doing this late, as usual. I've been popping in an out of this fandom for like, the last four years, and I've met a lot of splendid, lovely people along the way. In no particular order, thank you for the kindness and support you've given me and my writing along the way ❤❤❤❤❤

@debramcg1106 @ao719 @burnsoslow @mskaneko @boneandfur @ritachacha @bobasheebaby @dcbbw @darley1101 @walkerismychoice @blackcatkita @emichelle @zaffrenotes @mfackenthal @maxattack-powell @sincerelyella @umccall71 @kamybelen-blog @eileendannie @indiacater @enmchoices @hopefulmoonobject @drakewalkerwhipped @trr-fangirl @ladynonsense

And so many more that I can't find anymore!

[mfackenthal]

Happy Birthday @Maxattack-Powell

Hello everyone,

I learned this morning that today is a very special day.  Today is the day that @maxattack-powell was born.

Now, if you already know @maxattack-powell, then you know everything I am about to say and I encourage you to reach out to this amazing woman and help me celebrate her birthday.

For those of you who don’t know @maxattack-powell, please let me introduce you - and I encourage you to reach out and help her celebrate her special day ;)

@maxattack-powell is one of the most welcoming people in the fandom.  She loves to promote the artistry and work of others. 

@maxattack-powell is also super talented herself!  Obviously, she came into the Fandom when Chris was a hot hot hot item. She’s still working on an entire rewrite of The Freshman story.  She has created two hot best friends for Chris and I have fallen in love with both of them. She also does fantastic edits - you’ve probably liked one already, even if you don’t know it.

@maxattack-powell is FUNNY!  If you’re feeling down - she will find some way to make you smile. 

@maxattack-powell is loyal!  She has had my back and I have hers.  She is a sounding board and I know what I tell her will not get out or held against me later.

If I could - I would write you a Chris story.  Actually ... let’s see if I can do it ... if this sucks, well Max knows that I’m an exhausted mess of a sick girl - so please forgive me ...

Chris hangs his head in shame as MC (Max) just glares at him. “What in the H was that, Chris?!  How could you say something so stupid?” 

“Ayuh ... uh ...” Chris stammers.  Shit!  How do I keep messing things up with Max? I just wanted to get out of there quickly so I can get to Max’s birthday surprise.  I can’t even believe the first thing I thought and that I said was that gamers aren’t sports fans.  How am I going to get her to the apartment for her surprise now?!   

“Oh, you’re not going to get out of this with a cute ‘Ayuh!’ Look at me and explain what was going on in there!” Max demands.

Chris looks straight into her eyes as requested.  “Honestly, Max, I was trying to look cool in front of both you and the coach and it just came out.  It was stupid of me to say.  It was stereotypical bs and I think of myself as above that.  There’s no defense.  I’m a dolt.”  He steps forward and reaches a hand out to touch Max’s face.

Max backs into the wall behind her, those piercing eyes of Chris’s staring into her soul.  Oh crap, he just laid the truth right at my feet.  I’m still pissed, but ... “Okay, Chris.  I give you credit for your honesty, but you haven’t earned my full forgiveness yet.  I challenge you to a game of MarioCart.  If I win, I get full control of the TV remote for a month.  If you win, I never mention the comment again.” 

Chris drops his hand, but a small smirk appears on his face.  “Deal,” he says as he and Max shake on it. 

Chris coyly keeps hold of Max’s hand as they walk back to their place and Max lets him. 

Max is talking a big game about what TV she is going to watch with Chris when she wins as Chris opens the door.

“SURPRISE!!!!”  Everyone yells!

Max looks at Chris, “I specifically asked you not to make a big deal of my birthday!”

“Ayuh ... well, you should have seen my other ideas, beautiful.  This is tame in comparison,” Chris says with a wink.  

“Oh shit, you should have heard some of what he wanted to do - I’m talking sky writing, sky diving, abduction, insanity!” Zack pipes in.

“Kiss her already!” Max’s best friend Megs yells!

Chris looks over and Max with a question of “can I” in his yes.  She nods yes, before he leans in for a kiss.

Oww oww!!!

So there’s my story for you @maxattack-powell!  Chris loves his MC!  Plus you know I had to write myself in somehow.  And you know who I’m really there with (ETHAN!!!  Seriously, I love me some fictional men named Ethan.)

Thank you, @maxattack-powell, for being born and for being awesome!

Please help me wish @maxattack-powell the bestest of all birthdays!  She deserves it!!!

PS.  If you want another way to know @maxattack-powell, check out my The MFackenthal Show where she is the guest star.

[maxattack-powell]

~Blog Reference Guide~

Sure. Let’s call it that.

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Working on:

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Chemical Reaction (A Nanny Affair Story)

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[wackydrabbles]

Wacky Drabbles 100 Weeks Winners!

A big thanks to everyone who celebrated Wacky Drabble’s big 100 week milestone with us! 

Grand Prizes - Everyone who participated over the celebration was given one entry for this prize pool. Congratulations to our winners! You and the gifter can message each other up on Tumblr and sort out the details.

@jerzwriter and @secretaryunpaid won an icon edit from @sirbeepsalot!

@maxattack-powell won an art commission from @burnsoslow!

@txemrn won a giftcard from @bbrandy2002!

In addition, we have also matched up our fic writers and fic winners! I'm going to message the writers in a bit. Woo! Now ... what fics might we be getting? The authors are a surprise for now ... but here are our winners and what they like!

@callmeellabella will be getting some angsty angsty TRR ... but with no deaths!

@zaffrenotes wants some fluffy, fun Thomas x MC family time in MOTY

@queenrileyrose asked for anything TRR, but make it angsty!

@thegreentwin would love a TRR Drake love story ... smut or no smut, it’s good!

@lucy-268​ is diggin’ the idea of some OH ... many good characters there to pick from! 

Winners: We’re asking writers to post their drabble for you within the next four weeks. If you have any problems/no communication/having feels about things, please DM one of us. It’s a hectic time in the world, but we hope to keep the magic going.

[lolablackwrites]

Summary: OC (Natalie) receives the phone call she’s dreaded for years.

Notes: This is my entry for Day 5 of @rodappreciationweek​ (and a big thank you to @kat-tia801​ and @desiree-pow-35-1986​ for reminding me in time to write something). This fic takes place after the events of the chapter 13 of Ride or Die and utilizes an OC I created and used in a couple of other fics, The Dragon and the Phoenix and The Water Dragon.

CW: character death

Horribly Out of Date Tag List: @mfackenthal, @enmchoices, @bruhvs, @maxattack-powell, @hhiggs, @tmarie82, @regrettingnathan, @littlegreenmoo, @thatspicegirlssong, @cora-nova, @bobasheebaby, @stopforamoment, @endlessflame, @thefirstcourtesan, @lizeboredom, @brightpinkpeppercorn, @client-327, @choicesarehard, @thomashcnt, @queenkaneko, @desiree-pow-35-1986​ @lovehugsandcandy, @emceesynonymroll

[drakelover78]

Unexpected Love ch.3

Unexpected Love

Chapter 3:

Based loosely on TRR by Pixelberry publishing. Author’s Notes: Characters owned by Pixelberry studios, I have no claim to the characters in this story other than my MC.

Though this story is loosely based on the same characters and my MC (Cindy Jo Beckett) also called (Jo or affectionately Jo Jo) the story comes through a little differently with my MC having had a dark painfully hard upbringing. Her past will unfold as the story is told. Main characters remain in this story and maybe later some new ones. Timeline of Choices: Pixleberry story will vary.

Summary: This Drake -x -MC AU will be focused on a chance meeting where Liam didn’t meet her in New York only Drake by chance…..later after this series is complete , I will rewrite the series where Liam becomes a LI as well. So prepare for a slow burn and some angst: I hope you like it. Face claims Cote De Pablo (Cindy Jo) and Matt Bommer (Drake) Tom Selleck (Uncle Mitch) Catch Previous Chapter Here: message me and I send it to you can’t figure out how to include previous posts.

Chapter Three:

She cleans up after them placing the whiskey back behind the bar and locking up on their way out she says my apartments only a few blocks from here. As they are walking she grabs his arm and says hold on and removes her high heels while bracing herself against him. He laughs and says “why do you wear those things if they are so uncomfortable?” She simply states I don’t think my boots would have matched matter of factly. Ok this is it they enter her building and take the elevator to the 5th floor…she has the corner apartment; She unlocks the door and ushers him in and says welcome to my home earnestly. He walks in admiring the modest apartment she sees an amused look on his face and she says “what?” He walks through the living room area admiring her photos everywhere and says nothing it’s just not what I expected that’s all.” What did you expect? she asks” He said I don’t know the way you were dressed tonight I expected something a little more high end I guess.” She smiles and says nah that’s not me I just need the essentials I like to live simply…he waits a beat and says me too. Looking at her photos he says “are these all friends and family?” Ya she says. He stops at one in particular of an older gentleman and a horse and says “this is a great shot is that your father?”

She smiles warmly with a hint of a sad smile and says no that’s my Uncle Mitch, her voice cracks a little when she says he and my Uncle Tom raised me since I was fourteen….he stammers a little and says “I’m sorry I didn’t mean to upset you.” No its ok it’s not like you could have known, She clears her throat and fights back her tears and says I uh lost my father when I was twelve and then I lost my mother when I was fourteen. Seeing her turn away and wipe a couple of tears he decides to change the subject and says it’s a great photo did you grow up on the ranch in the photo?” I did she says and I took that photo…actually I took all the photos in here except the one of my parents there. He looks at here with a surprised smirk on his face and she smiles laughing a little and says what?” He looks at her with an expression of amazement and says “nothing it’s that just when I think you can’t impress me anymore than you already have you go and surprise me again.” (He nervously sticks his hands in his pockets as she says “so what time is your flight tomorrow?” he says 9am out of JFK.” Cindy Jo looks at her watch and says wow it’s already 2:30 am I better let you get some shut eye!” Come on I’ll show you around; she shows him the restroom and the spare bedroom across the hall. She sates “I probably have some clothes that you can fit if you’d like to shower and sleep comfortably.” He raises his brows and says keep your boyfriends clothes around do ya?” No she chides they are my Uncle’s he keeps clothes here for when he comes to visit from Texas. Shower wouldn’t hurt that would be great thanks he says graciously.  

As he showers she changes into her short pajama shorts and a tank top, leaving her master bedroom she walks into the spare room to lay out his clothes for him. Just as she’s laying them on his bed he walks in wearing only a towels wrapped around his waist carrying his clothes. She stops in her tracks and eyes him in awe from the floor up noticing his prominent abs and the V-muscle disappearing into his towel. (All the while she is checking him out he doesn’t notice because standing there looking at here in her sleep clothes his quietly thinking Jesus she’s gorgeous her clothes a little tight and her hair up in a messy bun with loose strands of hair falling around her perfectly heart shaped face) He gulps letting out a breath he wasn’t aware he was holding and she blushes clearing her throat saying huh here’s some clothes you can sleep in it’s just a pair of joggers and an old t-shirt; well good night Drake a please make yourself at home…he half smiles and says good night Beckett. As she walks past him and into the hallway he says hey Beckett…yeah she says turning on her heel to face him. He says thanks for everything tonight it was the most fun I’ve had in a long time. I’m glad she smiles; well I’ll see you in the morning I guess….Cindy Jo returns to her bedroom closing the door behind her and climbs into her bed.

~Cindy Jo’s POV~

         I don’t think I’m going to get a wink of sleep….Drake is hands down the sexiest man I’ve ever seen, and he’s sleeping here in my apartment. Stop it Jo you don’t hook up with complete strangers….Uncle Mitch and Tom would kill me if they knew I let a complete stranger from another Country spend the night with me. She tosses and turns trying to drift off to sleep, lying on her back staring at the projection clock on here ceiling counting the seconds she knows she’s not going to be able to sleep. Uggh she groans throwing the covers off herself she quietly sneaks into the kitchen and starts to warm milk on the stove like her momma used to do for her when she couldn’t sleep. The only good thing that came with no sleep was at least she wouldn’t have to worry about her reoccurring nightmares. She sets quietly at the kitchen island sipping her warm milk.

~Drake’s POV~

I can’t believe she invited me back to sleep in her apartment… she’s too sweet for her own good taking mental note to scold her in the morning for letting a perfect stranger into her home in the middle of the night. God she looked so good in her sleep wear hasn’t she ever heard of loose fitting pajamas? She’s beautiful when she dresses for an occasion or in just PJ’s without a stitch of make-up on; she says she likes to live simply I wonder if she’d like living at the cabin back home. Shut up Drake that will never happen she’s amazing she deserves someone who could give her the world not someone like me. Ughh he sighs I’m thirsty I wonder if I could sneak into the kitchen for something without waking her.

Drake tiptoes into the kitchen when he opens the fridge to find a drink she gives him a start with her quiet voice asking “couldn’t sleep huh?” “Jesus Beckett what are you doing sitting in the kitchen in the dark?” I’m sorry she laughs I truly didn’t mean to scare you…Well you did damn it he half laughs still holding his hand over his chest. Well since neither of us are going to get any sleep how bout’ some breakfast?” Sure Drake says let me just go get changed and then…she interrupts him curiously wondering why would you need to go get changed?” Well if we’re going to go out for breakfast then I need to put my clothes back on don’t ya think?” Cindy Jo laugh egregiously saying I’m not going out to eat somewhere at four in the morning…gazing into his confused stare she says I meant I will make us some breakfast. Drake smiles and dryly says “are you a good cook Beckett?” I grew up in Texas raised by two Uncles what do you think Drake?” How about she asks while opening the fridge bacon, fired eggs oooh and some pancakes? Sounds great want some help?” No I got it she says graciously some OJ?” Sure he says so why don’t you tell me about Texas Beckett what was it like growing up on a farm?” A Ranch she corrects him…it was great after I adjusted to the loss of my parents. I got into horses a lot, I barrel raced some. I played every sport in high school except football. Drake snickers a little and exclaims well I should hope so.” What you don’t think girls can play football? “I actually wanted to play  she states with a toothy grin but between all the sports I did play, FFA and the rodeos my Uncle Mitch felt it would be too much so I didn’t play he got me to do cheer instead she grumbled.” Drake laughs and said is there anything you didn’t do?”  Not much Cindy Jo smiled…I don’t know I guess after my parents I just wanted to stay busy you know kind of out of sight out of mind sort of thing.”

She clears her throat and passes Drake a plate… “You got any syrup Beckett?” he politely asked Oh yeah here ya go its homemade from one of my neighbors back home. He slowly pours the syrup over his pancakes and she watches as he takes a bite. MMMM oh my god Beckett this is…..he says with a mouth full GR-E-A-T!” I’m glad you like it dig in she laughs….you know she grins my Momma used to always say the way to a man’s heart is through his stomach.” I didn’t understand that until I learned to cook well I always kept my Uncles stomachs full after that and they seemed happy. “Uncle Mitch said if I could teach some of the women that used to chase him to cook like that that he would have married one of them.” Drake laughed and said I bet…but I agree with your mom I could definitely fall in love with a woman who can cook as well as you.” She blushes as she starts to clear away the mess and the dishes. Drake comes around the kitchen Island and says “no no, no you cooked the least I can do is the dishes.” Don’t be silly she says you’re my guest…go sit.” He said how about I wash and you dry then deal?” Deal she concedes, so what about you Drake what were you like growing up did you go to college or anything?” Not much to tell really my childhood was kind of boring I lost my dad when I was about 15 so then it was just me, my sister and my mom. “She still alive…your mom?” Yeah she’s back home, and I went to college here in New York for a while actually but then something’s went bad for my best friend so I went home to be there for him and I’ve been there ever since.” “This friend is he the one that’s getting married she asked through a loud yawn...Man I’m sorry I guess filling up on breakfast the night is catching up to me.” Drake saying “Yeah and the dishes are done and thanks for that great spread by the way I haven’t had a home cooked meal in a long time;  why don’t you go catch a nap and I’ll see you before I head out in the morning.”

She agrees and encourages him to do the same, they separate going into their prospective rooms. Cindy Jo’s alarm goes off loudly at 7am. She gets up and changes into her spandex tight fitting running pants, and spandex halter-top. She enters the living room to see Drake already dressed and waiting for her. She asked did he get any sleep and he states a little, and I can’t thank you enough for everything I had a great time with you last night.” Me too she genuinely says. Well he says getting up from the couch I guess I’m going to head on out to the airport and you look like you’re getting ready to go for a run so I’ll get out of your hair.” You’re not in my hair and I had a lovely time as well I really enjoyed your company Drake.” Drake snorted you’d be in the minority these days; hey Beckett I’m going to be back in New York with my friends in about a month….he drags on looking down to the floor do you think it would be ok if we saw each other again when I do?” (Drake holds his breath as he waits for her to answer). I’d love that she said with a smile on her face meeting her eyes showing her dimples. He stands up straight smiling saying great it’s a date then. She walks him out her apartment and then out the building feeling nervous not knowing how to say goodbye even though they had kissed last night. She thought it was just because of the moment and they were drinking. Well she says I guess this is good bye and decides to open her arms to hug him he leans down and hugs her resting his chin on the top of her head kisses her hair, and when they break the hug he leans in and kisses her lips gently and waits to see if she will reciprocate the kiss. She does by parting her lips and allowing him to fully kiss her entangling their tongues as she wrapped her arms around his neck playing with the hair on the nap of his neck pulling him in closer and kissing him deeper after a minute they break for a breath and he leans in giving her a few quick pecks on the lips saying I have to go in between kisses. “He waves as he gets in the cab calling out I’ll see you in a month Beckett.” She waves goodbye and starts her morning run. While on the plane waiting to take off Drake gets a call from his friend Liam…

Liam-Did you make it to the airport and board the plane in time?

Drake- Yeah I did I’m waiting to take off now I’ll be back by dinner tonight.

Liam-That’s great can’t wait to see you and hear all about where you’ll be taking me when we return in a month.

Drake- Liam…Yeah Drake?

Drake=I met an amazing woman I spent all night with her I can’t wait to tell you all about her.