A/N: I'm sorry this chapter is a little boring, I just need to get you all caught up before I really get into the story. Thanks for reading!

Narvel remembers very well the day he first met Reba, she had recently hired him as her new steel guitarist. He was a little iffy about taking the job since he had never heard any of her music before, and he didn't really want to leave his wife and children alone in Texas, seeing as how Narvel's relationship with his wife had been pretty rocky over the last couple of months. But he eventually decided what the heck? Shortly after he had gotten the job, Reba's staff flew him out to Oklahoma for his first show. Him and the band were preparing backstage at the concert venue when Reba first walked in. She wasn't what he had expected at all.

She walked through the back entrance wearing a pair of worn out blue jeans, an old t-shirt, cowboy boots, and of course her big rodeo belt buckle. Her red curls were pulled back into a high ponytail, and judging from the amount of freckles on her face, she wasn't wearing any makeup either. She was not what he was expecting to see. He was expecting to see... Well, he wasn't exactly sure what he was expecting to see. He surely didn't expect to see such a beautiful woman.

Narvel noticed the man that was hanging off Reba's arm, he immediately assumed that must be her husband. He had talked to Charlie over the phone, discussing the arrangements of Narvel's transportation to Oklahoma. He seemed like a nice guy.

Narvel noticed Reba, Charlie, and another lady walking toward him, who he would soon find out, was Reba's sister, Susie. He adjusted his shirt, and cleared his throat. He wanted to make a good expression. But Narvel was soon disappointed when Reba shook his hand, and said nothing more than "Hi," and she turned around and walked toward the dressing room. Narvel sighed; he had no idea how this day would go.

The day Narvel met Reba was certainly a day to remember. It's been two years since that day, and over the years Reba and him have developed a close relationship. Narvel was always around her during the tour, so it was understandable how they became so close. She had the same kind of relationship with all the other band members as well.

The one thing he did notice was different between her relationship with the other band members and his, was that they never even so much as touched each other. After a rehearsal, or before they all headed home for the holidays, Reba would not hesitate to hug all her band members goodbye. But never Narvel.

The only time they had ever connected like that was when she had won entertainer of the year a few months back, and it was a spur of the moment type thing. They were all ecstatic that night. But nonetheless, Narvel sure did enjoy their little moment backstage, and he would surely never forget that hug.

The presenter for CMA Entertainer of the Year stood in the center of the stage. He said a few kind words about each of the nominees, and then began to open the envelope containing the name of the lucky winner. Narvel knew Reba did not expect to win, so when her name was called she was shocked. She hugged Charlie, and proceeded to walk onto the stage to accept the award. She gave her speech, and said her thank yous, and then made her way off stage, practically skipping. She was filled with an overwhelming amount of joy and happiness.

Reba's band members had made their way backstage during Reba's acceptance speech, ready to greet the happy redhead. As soon as Reba laid eyes on her band members, she ran over to them, immediately pulling one of her background singers into a hug. They all congratulated her as she gave each and every one of them a hug. She eventually made her way to Narvel. She gave him her sweetest grin as he told her how happy he was for her. She then pulled him into a hug like she did with the rest of them. The only thing different about their hug was that it lasted longer than she had intended it to.

Narvel had his arms around her waist, and hers were wrapped around his neck tightly. He had his face near the crook of her neck, and he couldn't help but noticed how good she smelled. His breath quickened when he realized how close her body was to his. It was when he began to slide his hand down her back that she pulled away from him. Her face was pink. He could tell she was a little embarrassed that she had held on for longer than she probably should have.

Narvel sure did enjoy that little intimate moment.

Reba awoke the next morning with Charlie nowhere to be found. She sighed in relief; she didn't feel like dealing with Charlie this early in the morning. Reba got up and dressed in her normal outfit; jeans, cowboy boots, and an old worn out t-shirt. Her and her band and crew would have to leave early this morning to make it to her next concert on time.

She didn't have time to have a shower that morning, since she had already slept later than she intended. So, her curly hair that normally hit mid-back was pulled into a ponytail. She doubled checked everything in the hotel, making sure she hadn't left anything behind. She grabbed her luggage and exited the room.

She spotted her bus driver, Larry Jones, waiting for her in the lobby.

"Hey Reba, it's about dang time you got your butt down here," he said jokingly. Reba giggled.

"Sorry Larry, I slept later than I meant to. I was pooped last night." He smiled knowingly.

"That's okay red. Where's Charlie?" Reba sighed.

"I have no earthly idea, we can just leave without him. He has the truck, and he knows where my next concert is."

To be honest, Reba didn't even want Charlie coming on tour with her this time, but being the man that he is he insisted on coming. She didn't like him coming with her because he was very controlling, and when he's around the band he acts different. He once referred to her as a "wench" in front of her band members. This embarrassed Reba greatly.

"Okay then, I guess it's time to head off. Since Charlie won't be driving you this time, I guess that means you'll be with the group on the bus then," he pointed out bringing Reba out of her thoughts. She smirked.

"Yes sir, and I am sure we will be having a VERY entertaining bus ride!"

At that, Larry chuckled, grabbed her bags and escorted her onto the bus.