Sorry this has taken so long! Funny how life gets in the way hunh? Anyways I hope you enjoy this! Sorry again about the wait.

As Kate ran out she felt a big gust of wind and couldn't help but feel her love of running at this time of year. She ran the few blocks to Central Park and once entering the park she found Rick sitting on a bench awaiting her arrival.
"Hey" Kate said as she approached him.
"Oh hey, so what do you want to run today?" Asked Rick.
"Umm 5 miles sound good?" Asked Kate.
"Yeh sure lets do this!" Exclaimed Rick.
Once they started they reached an easy pace that both could keep without becoming to out of breath, and ran side by side in a comfortable silence. As they approached the last mile Kate turned to Rick "I'll race you the last mile. Last one has to buy coffee, oh and I like a Grande latte with two pumps sugar free vanilla. See you at the finish line!" Exclaimed Kate as she hurried off leaving a slightly confused Rick behind.
As Rick caught up with Kate he couldn't help but notice how beautiful she was once again. Her long brunet curls tied into a loose knot at the back of her neck, her cheeks now a soft pink due to the late October wind or heat from exercising he wasn't sure. He knew he could have beat her in that last mile but watching the pride that took over her face as she saw that she had indeed finished first and was worth having to buy her a coffee.
As Rick went up to the counter to order their drinks Kate found a table in the crowded Starbucks. After Rick had ordered their drinks he carefully walked towards their table trying not to spill any of the scolding hot coffee on himself or some unsuspecting customer. Kate accepted her drink from Rick and carefully took a sip burning her tongue on the hot drink.
"That was a great run, thanks for the company!" Said Rick after he had taken a drink of his own coffee.
"No problem! I had fun. Had to run a bit slower than usual but it was still fun." Teased Kate giving Rick a sly smile
They sat in a comfortable silence sipping their drinks until Kate's phone went off. Unlocking the iPhone she quickly read the text message her mother had sent her: make sure your home by 10, it's a school night. Hope your having a good time! :*
Kate: ok sounds good. Just about to head out I think.
After sending her mom a reply Kate looked up at Rick and found him staring at her with a smile on his face.
"What?" Asked Kate
"Nothing" said Rick liking away with a slight blush in his cheeks.
"Ok. Well that was my mom I have to be home by 10 and it's 9:30"
"Ok, well I guess we better get going? I'll walk you home."
As they left the shop Rick asked "do you wanna walk or take a cab?"
"I think we better take a cab I have to be home soon and it will take to long to walk."
They walked to the edge of the sidewalk and hailed a cab. As they got in Kate gave the cabbie her address and they rode in a comfortable silence. When they reached her house Rick paid the cab driver and opened the cab door for Kate.
"You know you don't live that far from me, I just live around the corner." Said Rick.
"Oh that's cool maybe we can walk to school together tomorrow morning?"
"That sounds nice I will meet you outside at 8?"
"Sounds perfect. Good night Rick." Said Kate as she covered her yawn with her hand.
Rick made sure she was in before he turned around and left. He couldn't help but think that was the best night he'd had in a while.
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As Kate walked in her mother came out of the kitchen.
"So who was that handsome young man Katie?" Johanna asked with a knowing smile on her face.
"Oh that's Rick I met him today at school he's pretty nice. We went for a good run." Said Kate as she hurried up the stairs to shower and get ready for bed.
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"Mother I'm home!" Yelled Rick as he entered his house.
He walked into the kitchen and he noticed the note his mother had left him.
Dear Rick,
Out with friends from work don't expect me home until late tonight. Hope you had a nice run! Goodnight.
Love,
Mother.
Rick sighed and went off to bed knowing that his mother could take care of herself, never the less he still worried about her.

Well...? I hope you enjoyed it and it was worth the wait! Please review review review! Thanks!

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