Rex p o v
She had no idea I was behind her so it was quick and easy work to wrap my arms around her waist and surprise her with a rose.
She squealed jumping up her hands flying to her mouth smiling and taking it as a sign of her happiness I moved forward and pinned the rose to her chest taking slow steady breaths to calm my shaking hands as I gently touched her.
Damn she smelled nice and her skin was warm to the touch not that I expected it to be cold but touching her just made it all seem so real.
Being so close to her smelling the sweetness of her shampoo conditioner perfume whatever it was made me feel so nervous. I couldn't kiss her check suddenly I felt too shy.
I'm sorry If I scared you I wasn't trying to
It's okay but how long have you been standing there?
Only a few minutes just long enough to hear what an amazing voice you have
Cat blushed giggling damn she had the sweetest laugh and it was so cute how she blushed and looked down too shy too look up.
Thanks but I wish I sounded like Mariah Tarren
No way why would you want to sound like a washed up hag
Your young and vibrant full of energy and original ideas
Aw thanks but Mariah is awesome
She was Cat but she sold out two years ago
What do you mean? Why are people so mean to her Jadey says the same thing
I gently took her hands into mine dang they were soft like baby's skin mine were rough from being out doors and sweaty from nervous.
I'm not mean it's just honest why don't we take a walk and I'll explain what I mean
Are you willing to hear me out?
She nodded shyly and let me take her hand squeezing it softly. The trail was so beautiful this time of day.
Cat smiled at me. Deep breath Rex your plans are working perfectly.
What's my plan? I call it Rex's ways to sway a girl.
What I mean Catrina is this when she first came out she made it a point to say how she had her own style and she wanted girls to know they didn't have to transform to society's standards they could be whoever they wanted to be.
She was different she wasn't all about doing what every artist was doing while it was all about R/B and dance she was about high notes and ballads.
Yeah and she sold millions doing it
Yes she did Cat
I pointed to the clear lake as we walked through the woods carefully she smiled as we came to a clearing.
Than she took an eight year break right
Right Rex we all know this
I helped clear a spot on a log for her so we could see across the lake where campers were rehearsing
for the end of camp talent show or the contest. Some were swimming in the lake or playing macro polo.
This deep into the woods it was pretty chilly so I took the moment to reach over and wrap my arms around her shoulders she was hesitant at first but she cuddled closer to me her back resting against my shoulder.
Smiling down at her I breathed her in she smelled like blueberries now I figured it out. I like blueberries I wonder if she tasted as delicious as blueberries.
Well when she came back this year she was now 42 and competing against all these 16,17,20 year olds who are dominating the music scene.
Plus the industry has changed power ballads aren't selling what's selling?
R/B Pop Dance teens are leading the scene
Tell me Cat what did you admire most about her?
How she had all these morals and beliefs how she wouldn't let anyone change her for money
Do you think she's still following them?
I watched as Cat thought about this it was adorable how her dimples caved in how she twisted her lower lip with her teeth and curled her hair while she thought. I could stare at her forever and not get bored. The desire to reach over and run my hands through her soft hair was so tempting but I kept myself still. I didn't want to scare her she seemed so fragile.
No your right she sold out she went and changed her style her sound her attitude
Everything just to make money
My fingers were shaking as I gently ran my fingers over her face. I could imagine kissing those checks.
I never want to be that kind of artist I want to make a change to inspire young people show them
How it's cool to be yourself imperfections and all.
I'm sure you will be if you don't quit
Well I guess time will tell
She stopped looking around worried I squeezed her hands holding her wrapping my arms around her stomach she settled back into me.
Time the elusive object
Were all warned about
Yeah some of us have reason to worry
We all have reason Cat even those who aren't sick no one knows how much time they have
Yet it doesn't we should lay down and live in fear
But I am afraid Rex I can't do anything without my heart pounding so hard that I pass out
Have you ever tried letting go of the fear
The fear is what's holding you back not the disease
What do you mean?
The longer you think I can't I can't the faster your mind compels your body to cringe up and think I can't.
Let me show you it is possible to have an illness and still live
Cat seemed unsure but looked me straight in my eyes her own were so filled with doubt and fear and tears, taking her hand I helped her up and pulled her to my chest. She laid her head down listening to my breathing
Walking slowly out of the woods hearing the birds chirp I brushed the hair out her eyes she laid her head back down on my chest as I wrapped my arm over her waist she was so delicate.
Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure. It is our light, not our darkness that most frightens us. We ask ourselves, Who am I to be brilliant, gorgeous, talented, fabulous? Actually, who are you not to be?
You are a child of God. Your playing small does not serve the world. There is nothing enlightened about shrinking so that other people won't feel insecure around you. We are all meant to shine, as children do. We were born to make manifest the glory of God that is within us. It's not just in some of us; it's in everyone. And as we let our own light shine, we unconsciously give other people permission to do the same. As we are liberated from our own fear, our presence automatically liberates others.
That's beautiful Rex
I know thanks and it's true
Yes so can you tell me who wrote it?
I paused she smiled at me shaking her head probably thinking another dumb jock her sigh told me so I should play with her but there was something in her sigh that told me to tread carefully.
Marianne Williamson it's from a return to true love reflections on the principles of a course in miracles.
Holy snickerdoodles I didn't think anybody knew that my age
There's a lot you don't know about me Cat
We walked side by side holding hands as the sun went down, I pulled her close to me.
I would love to get to know more Rex
I lifted her chin with my fingers gazing into her eyes.
I would love to show you if you let me
Our breaths hit each others noses.
I'll let you show me Rex
Kiss me Cat
I'd love to thought you'd never ask
That's how Rex Shaprio gets a girl to fall in love take notes kids.