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Post by Chris Taylor on Jul 9, 2009 22:59:41 GMT -6
The sweet taste of strawberries and banana filled his mouth and activiated the taste buds covering his tongue. It was the perfect combination of taste and flavor mixed with a texture that made it undeniable. And all on top of that, it was healthy and nutritious. Perfect...
He sat at the table by himself, sipping away through the straw that led to his strawberry and banana smoothie as he read the latest issue of GQ. The tapping of his tennis shoes on the floor made an echoing sound across the stone floor. He was a quiet guy, because all around him were strangers.
Chris was a young guy, fresh out of high school and ready to get on with his career. Ever since ANTS, he had finished up college and taken a year of community college classes to get to know what he wanted in life. Was it sports, music, or something else? And he realized music was what he wanted, singing was his passion and what he wanted to do. And what was the best way to start a career in music? Move to this city. And so, that is what he did.
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Post by Riley Hart on Jul 10, 2009 8:04:58 GMT -6
Riley and Rori walked into Starfold's Coffee House. It was supposed to be much better than Starbucks. They sat down at an empty table next to a window. It was raining out today. But Riley had always loved the sound of rain.
Riley went up to the counter to order.
"I'll have a small orange smoothie,two cinnamon buns, and a medium french vanilla cappucinno." she said
Walking back to the table, she saw a face that made her heart race. Chris Taylor! He'd been in college the past few years, but back when ANTS Season One was on, she was obcessed with him. She cried herself to sleep the night he was eliminated.
"Rori, CHRIS TAYLOR is here!" she whispered, and then pointed over towards him. She didn't realize how rude it must've been.
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Post by Chris Taylor on Jul 10, 2009 15:40:13 GMT -6
The fingers on his right hand flipped past the pages of the magazine that sat on the table in front of him, while his left hand reached for his smoothie. As his lips approached the straw for a second sip, he reached an article on dating. He paused and started to read.
Along with pursuing his music career, as well as a possible athletic and modeling career, he had moved to the city for a social life, for friends, but mostly to get on with his romantic life. He had dated in high school, but it was a type of dating meant only for high school, the cheesy one that was filled with the immaturities that high school contained. It was now time to get real about dating, to get a mature person that he would possibly spend his entire life with.
As he read, he could feel a set of eyes on him, but he did not turn to see to whom they belonged to. Instead, he continued to look down at the GQ issue, reading along the lines and sipping every few seconds from his smoothie.
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Post by Riley Hart on Jul 10, 2009 15:46:13 GMT -6
Riley slowly approached Chris. She had dreamed about meeting him every night, in some romantic setting. But here he was, in a coffee shop. Her heart was pounding faster than ever before. With every step, her dreams were becoming more real.
After what seemed like forever, she made it to the angel of a man. She managed to get out a few shaky words.
"Um... aren't you Chris Taylor?" she said, as her knees felt wobbly.
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Post by Chris Taylor on Jul 10, 2009 16:07:08 GMT -6
He still felt the staring of eyes upon him, and before he knew it he could hear footsteps getting louder and louder as they walked closer to him. He looked up to see a very young girl, a girl who looked as if she was only in high school, come over to him.
"Um... aren't you Chris Taylor?" she said, as her knees felt wobbly.
"Yeah," Chris replied after he'd taken a sip of his smoothie, "Yeah, Chris is my name...hi there."
She was a cute looking girl with a very innocent look, but not anyone he would consider attractive on a romantic level. He looked at the girl standing behind her, a familiar face. The girl looked a lot like the girl who had just spoken, making him assume they were sisters, except she had a lot more edge.
"Oh, hey Rori. Didn't know you lived here. Is this your sister?"
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Post by Rori Hart on Jul 10, 2009 16:19:11 GMT -6
Rori casually joined the conversation, walking over to stand by Riley.
"This is my cousin, Riley. But she might as well be my sister." Rori said
"She LOVES you Chris." she said, teasingly.
Suddenly she felt an elbow in her side. She saw Riley looking at her feet, face red as can be.
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Post by Chris Taylor on Jul 10, 2009 16:24:01 GMT -6
"She LOVES you Chris." she said, teasingly.
He was a little surprised people actually knew about him. He didn't think that MBI or ANTS were popular enough that people would acutally recognize him. It was nice to know that he had some fanbase, even if it was only a few people. Any amount would help.
"Oh, well thanks," Chris said to Riley, "Hey, I've got a gig tonight over at the Open Mic Bar and Club. Maybe you'd wanna...stop by tonight?"
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Post by Riley Hart on Jul 10, 2009 16:32:25 GMT -6
"That sounds amazing" Riley said
"But... I can't drive."
She looked over at Rori and smiled, hoping she would drive her.
Rori rolled her eyes and said ["Gee Riley, why don't I drive you?"]
"Thank you so much!!!" Riley said, very loudly.
She realized everyone was looking at her. Face redder than ever, she sat down.
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Post by Chris Taylor on Jul 10, 2009 16:36:38 GMT -6
"Great. Can't wait to see you guys," Chris said, "Really nervous. You know, I just moved here, so yeah. First time really being around the city and all. I really hope I make a good first impression, cause my contract really depends on it."
Chris took a sip of his smoothie and paused for a few seconds before he continued.
"So, Riley, I think I've seen you somewhere. Were you on some show or something?"
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Post by Riley Hart on Jul 10, 2009 16:42:02 GMT -6
"I'm on America's Next Top Singer." she said
"And you shouldn't be nervous... you are amazing..." she said, getting lost in his eyes in the process.
"...in every way..." she added.
She realized what she said, and quickly put her hand over her mouth to prevent anymore from spilling out.
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Post by Chris Taylor on Jul 10, 2009 16:46:22 GMT -6
"I'm on America's Next Top Singer." she said
"Oh, ANTS. I haven't watched it really since my season ended," Chris replied, "Been busy. Great show. Really helped my career out."
"...in every way..." she added.
For a few seconds Chris was silent. The atmosphere got slightly uncomfortable. It seemed as if Riley was sorta...flirting with him, yet he wasn't sure. Was she? She seemed like it...or was he just hearing weird things.
"I...gotta go," Chris said, "Yeah, I've been in here for like an hour. I better get to the gym before all the good equipment is taken. It's really great meeting you, Riley. Can't wait to see you tonight."
Chris hurried to the door before he turned around and looked over at Rori.
"And it was great seeing you again, Rori," he said with a slight smirk. Then, he hurried out the door.
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Post by Riley Hart on Jul 10, 2009 16:54:14 GMT -6
When he was gone Riley repeatedly hit herself on the forehead.
Rori couldn't stop laughing.
Riley saw the smile Chris gave Rori. Was he... flirting... with her?
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