/ First Impressions /
Several weeks passed and each day Ella and Luna grew healthy and strong. They were placed in a pen of sorts behind the scenes from the park. I would sit with them for hours on end and never get bored. They were fun to watch since they had two different personalities. Ella was the quiet one, sure she would greet me and such but she was always on edge with everything. Luna on the other hand she was adventurous, always looking for something to do. But, at the end of the day I wouldn't trade them for nothing. Claire told me that once they were big enough they would be placed in their herd in the plains. I was glad, because I didn't want them to be placed in the Gentle Giant petting zoo. I didn't want them to be exposed to the same routine every day. I wanted them to be what they are dinosaurs, out in the open exploring their habitat.
That morning I woke up and headed to the storage room to grab some greens for the girls. Rex was already awake so he tagged along. As I walked into the room, I noticed that the box full of fern and conifer branches were on the top shelf.
Me, being 5'4 how was I supposed to climb a 8 foot shelf. Seeing as no one was around to help, I decided to do it myself.
I steadily climbed the first,second, and lastly the third shelf. I carefully grabbed the box with my left hand and supported my body with my right. Now, the problem was getting down.
" here comes the problem Rexy" I mumbled to my husky.
All he did was whine.
I thought maybe I should just push back and hope I land on my feet.
Here goes nothing, "One...Two..."
I grabbed the box and let go of the shelf, as I let go my feet got tangled together.
The box fell to my left as I was tumbling to the ground.
To my amazement, the floor was never reached.
I felt two arms grab my waist as they held me up.
"Woah", I heard the person exclaim.
I looked up and noticed a pair of green eyes on a rugged man. A very handsome as a matter of fact.
We both stared at each other for what felt like minutes but in reality it was seconds.
He unwillingly let go as I unwillingly moved away from him.
I moved my falling hair from my face as I looked up at him again.
"Thank You. That would have ended badly" I said with a slight nervous chuckle.
"Tell me about it. It wouldn't have been a great way to have a first impression" he said as he scratched his neck.
He walked behind me and picked up the box of branches.
"You hungry?" he asked with a smirk.
I laughed, "HAHA really funny"
"Where are you taking these?" he questioned.
"Just beyond the petting area" I said moving towards the door, "Let's go Rex", I whistled.
"Who are the lucky someones to have lunch with you", he said moving next to me keeping a steady pace. I looked over and noticed a glimmer of hope in his eyes.
"Two wonderful Apatosauruses" I told him.
"Sounds like a handful",he chuckled.
"Tell me about it", I said as I stopped, "Hey, I didn't quite catch the name of the man who saved me" I stated.
He put the box down,and extended his hand. "Owen Grady. Pleasure to meet you"
I grabbed his awaiting hand and shook it, "Jennifer Cruthers, likewise".
We continued our walk behind to the petting area, as Ella and Luna came into view.
I heard Owen gasp when he noticed them,"Aren't they a beauty?" I asked him.
He put the box down and walked over to them. They were about 10 feet tall and they were only about 2 months old.
I walked over to him and grabbed his hand, "Wh-?"
Luna walked over to us first as I extended Owens' hand under mine.
"Steady Luna", I reassured her.
Lunas' snout came in contact with our hands as I gently moved his hand as in a petting manner.
I let go of Owen's hand as he stood there in awe.
"Cool, huh?" I said nudging him.
"Yeah" he said in astonishment.
Suddenly, his radio transmitted a message, "Owen, you there?"
He excused himself, "Barry? What's going on?"
"The girls are hungry. Are you on your way back?" the man named Barry asked.
"Yeah, I just got held up. I'll be there in 10 minutes" he radioed out.
He walked over to me with his hands in his back pockets, "It looks like I got to go".
I nodded, "Sure. It's okay. Thanks for helping me by the way and for saving me back there", I said with a chuckle.
"I'm your knight in shining armor, huh?" he said with a smile.
"Yeah you are" you responded with a slight blush.
"I'll be seeing you around?" he asked as he walked backwards.
"I think so."I said with a slight wave and noticed he was about to run into a pole.
"Gre-" he said as he bumped his arm into it.
"What a graceful knight you are" I joked.
"Bye" he said hiding his blush as he walked away.
I felt a nudge behind me and noticed it was Ella. She gave me a knowing look, "shut it" I joked.
Looking to my right I noticed Luna and Rex playing with each other.
"Alright girls, who's hungry?" I asked while opening the box.
A/N;That was their meeting. Anyone liked it? It's something different and I liked it :)
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