I am actually going to a Tigers game today and I am more nervous than I ever have been in my entire life. Not only do I have to be around both Alex and Max at the same time but I also have to be around all the significant others of the Tigers. They got us box seats.

As I try to keep calm, I get dressed. I was able to find a black Tigers tee and I pair it with my classic black skinny pants and black TOMS. I put on a simple cat eye with gold eye shadow and my jewelry consists of a silver cross and silver English D earrings. Red-orange lipstick finishes the look.

I arrive at the ballpark and I'm whisked away by security to the box seats. My heart is pounding in my chest so loud that I can hear it in my ears. All the Tigers significant others are busy talking to each other and I stand there awkwardly until two blonde women spot me. I recognize one of them-Kate Upton. I feel my blood run cold. She's the definition of sexy.

"Hey, you must be Elizabeth..." Kate says. I nod. "Well I'm Kate and this is Ashley, Bryan Holaday's wife." She smiles, gesturing to the other blonde woman.

"Hello," I say with a weak smile.

"So you're here for Alex, right?" Ashley asks.

"Yes, I am. Although, I'm also friends with Max."

"Oh, yeah, that's right! You met the guys in Cleveland."

I silently gulp at the thought of that trip. "Yeah-"

"-we should take our seats," Kate interrupts, saving me. "Come sit between Ashley and me, Elizabeth."

I follow them, summoning looks from the other wives, girlfriends and fiancés. I normally don't feel this self-conscious-I'm a very confident person but I'm out of the element right now. I slide into my seat and fold my hands on my lap. Not a few seconds later, I realize that we are doing the National Anthem so I quickly assume the position and then quietly sit back down.

"So, Elizabeth," Kate says, turning toward me. "How long have you been dating Alex?"

"I don't know if you could call it 'dating'. We've only had one date since I don't count the dinner in Cleveland." I smirk.

"Oh... well, he's a really great guy!" Kate adds.

"How do you know Max?" Ashley asks. She tilts her head slightly.

They are asking a lot of questions-but they're supposed to be easy to answer, right? "Um, I work at a floral shop and he came in one day and we just started talking!"

"Ooh, so did you two ever have a thing?" Kate questions, her voice hushed.

"Oh, God, no!" I say it louder and more exaggerated than I was planning. I quickly clear my throat and hunch my shoulders, hoping no one noticed me. I decide to change the subject. "Yeah, I only started watching baseball like a week ago. Alex recorded a game for the two of us to watch and he taught me all the rules and such."

"Really?" Ashley almost exclaims.

"Aw, that's so cute!" Kate smiles brightly, putting her hand on my arm.

Ashley laughs lightly. "So what do you think of it?"

"It's pretty good. I've never been much into sports but this I can definitely learn to like it." I nod assuredly.

"You might not want to say that too loud," Kate murmurs.

I actually enjoy my time with Ashley, Kate and the rest of the Tigers Wives. Everyone is really nice. I have to admit though, being at a baseball game can be a bit overwhelming in general. I mean, the game ended and I didn't even know the score. I was too busy talking to the other women and absorbing the scenery.

The Tigers beat the Minnesota Twins and all decided to hang around until the guys were finished with their interviews and such. We get a cart delivered to us with tons of food and drinks on it. We eat, talk, and continue our fun until the guys are ready to exit the locker room.

The Tigers shuffle through the doors and, like magnets, pull toward their significant other. I watch the sight impatiently, wanting to hug Alex and congratulate him on the win. Alex comes out and walks over to me. We wrap our arms around each other and squeeze tightly.

"So what did you think?" Alex asks, suppressing a smile.

"That was awesome! I love it here!" I grin from ear to ear and pull him in for another hug. I notice Max come out of the locker room, his eyes fixed on me. It makes me uncomfortable and I slowly pull away from Alex. "Can we go now?"

"Yeah, we can…" There is confusion in Alex's tone.

I take Alex's hand and lead him out of the room. Realizing I have no idea where I'm going, I let the catcher take the lead. Both of us are tired so we travel in silence.

We reach the exit and Alex stops. "So what do you want to do?"

I think about it for a moment. I'm not hungry but I can imagine Alex is ravenous. "Want to come back to my place? I'll cook dinner for you."

Alex smiles. "Sure, that sounds great."

I quick text him my address and then we part our ways to get to our cars. I enjoy my lonely ride back to my apartment. I've always been fond of solitude when driving. I think about what I'm going to make for Alex. I rack my brain for the ingredients that sit in my fridge. Alex and I meet up after we park our cars. He takes my hand in his and we journey up the apartment building.

"Nice place," Alex comments, taking his shoes off by the door.

"Thanks," I chirp, making my way toward the kitchen. I open up my fridge and freezer. I search, trying to figure something that I can make. I pull out vegetables from the fridge and precooked grilled chicken from the freezer. "Is stir fry okay?"

Alex stops and turns around. He was snooping around my bookshelf near my bedroom. "Uh, sure, that's fine." He smiles innocently.

I grab instant rice from my cabinet and start boiling the water. Alex sits in a chair up at the island across from me. He watched as I chop up the vegetables, the only sound is the knife hitting the cutting board. I glance up at him, his eyes fixed on my hands. I smile humorously. Alex's travel up to meet mine and then he smiles.

"Like what you see?" I ask.

"That's some impressive knife action you have there." He gestures with his finger.

Small talk ensues as I continue dinner. This time it is Alex's turn to set the table. I plate the stir fry and we sit down at the island. I fold my napkin in my lap and I place my hand on the granite. Alex takes it and we both bow our heads, praying and thanking God for our meal.

"So what it's like?" I ask as we dig into our food.

"What do you mean?"

"Being out on the field, catching," I explain.

"That's kind of a… vague question." Alex picks up his napkin and wipes his mouth. "I don't know. It's hard to explain. It's just my job, but the best job in the world." I smile dreamily at him. "What about you? What's it like to work at a floral shop?"

The question catches me off guard. I forgot for a moment about the lies and I suddenly feel guilty. "Oh, um, it's okay, I guess. It's not the greatest job in the world but I enjoy it." I shrug.

"What made you decide to go into flowers?"

"Well, I minored in biology and I have always found the growth and production of flowers to be extremely fascinating. It amazes me. It's something so simple but so brilliant at the same time. It's one of God's gifts to the world and most people don't even realize it." I stare into Alex's eyes.

Alex takes my hand once more and squeezes it. "That was really deep," he chuckles.

I laugh loudly. "Yeah, I wasn't planning on that but it kind of took off."

"But anyway, how was it with the other women today?"

"It was great! Totally awesome! Kate and Ashley are so nice. I had a blast."

"That's fantastic! I knew you would fit in."

If only you knew… I murmur in the back of my head.

We continue to eat our dinner with occasional chit-chat in between bites. Once again, I find myself really enjoying Alex's company. But it's not like I wasn't expecting that. He's a very pleasant person to be around and he makes me laugh.

We finish our dinner and clear our plates. I wash the dishes and Alex dries and puts them away. Alex and I then make our way to my couch. I turn on Netflix and as we flip through the different movies and TV shows. I eventually curl up against Alex while he wraps his arm around me. I've never gotten this close to someone this fast before. We decide to watch The Office. I laugh like a total dork like I always do and I blush but Alex only squeezes me tighter as he laughs. His large, tough hands send goose bumps through my body.

It's getting late so Alex and I agree it would be best for him to leave since he has a game tomorrow. I exit out of Netflix and we stand simultaneously. I walk him to the door and he opens it. He turns around to face me.

"I had a really nice time tonight."

"Me too," I say with a girlish smile.

Alex looks away and stands awkwardly. I crane my neck up and kiss Alex on the cheek. I want to do more. Oh God, what I wouldn't give to kiss him so deeply right now and throw him on my bed. But I just keep to a simple kiss on the cheek.

"Goodnight, Alex."

"Goodnight, Elizabeth."