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Triggers: sexual content, mentions of alcohol abuse and strong language use, more to be added if needed

Carter would bring his car to a halt outside the track and field area of the university as he'd step out.. He knew he probably looked out of place amongst people dressed in athleisure or gymwear with bags over their shoulders, but as the sun kissed his face, he felt good to be in that environment once again.. He was aging now, 34 and he felt the pressure of starting this new journey in his life.. He wasn't worried about the money, that was one thing in his life that was actually working on him but he was taking this step and everyone that knew him would judge him for leaving that comfortable corporate job to chase the dream once again.. even if it wouldn't be he would be doing it actively anymore.. but having been away from the arena so long, it almost brought back a host of emotions as he walked through the hall leading out into the gym.. This University in question was obviously a very well stocked place and they had food gym equipments and a big place to practice various disciplines.. He however had already reached out to her parents and he knew she would be doing cardio today as he would make his way through the host of young bodies, men and women alike, all built and ready for competition, to find the treadmills.. And our for the picture stood the woman, not too short, not too tall either, but the one with the long luscious lock as she ran on the treadmill.. But now he really felt out of place.. the only person in there not dressed to work out, but in a corporate suit, he would walk up to the front of the machine, in case she had ear pods on as he would find her beautiful eyes on him.. confidence was never the issue as he'd smile instantly and say, "Hi, I'm Carter Woods, are you Amara, Amara Healani? Did I pronounce that right?" He'd extend out a confident hand but his words would reflect the doubt he felt as he hoped that he didn't butcher the first impression completely..

21:01

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@aionstempest

She had finished most of her routine practice earlier in the day and preferred to cool down with cardio where her peers were the opposite. Amara was running on the treadmill with a slight incline and some resistance to give herself a challenge. Though she was listening to music, it wasn’t too loud she couldn’t hear the outside world. Just at the edges of her peripheral vision, she saw a man wearing a business suit, stark contrast to everyone else. It admittedly made her smile a bit. Amara slowed down the pace of a treadmill to a flat walk, and took out her earbuds listening to the man across from her. She nodded. “I am. And you pronounced my name correctly,” she noted with an amused smile, taking out her ear buds. Amara gave a nod and shook his hand. “It’s a pleasure to meet you. To what do I owe your visit?” She asked him expectantly, her gaze locked with his. Her breathing was perfectly normal despite the intensity of the cooldown after her workout. @SebbyXBoo (edited)

Carter would smile wide as her eyes met his.. His handshake would be firm as he'd gather her softer and thinner touch on his large grip.. But that shake told him she was in peak of her health as he hoped to convey confidence.. Knowing he didn't just want to eat up her time, time that she could be spending on her craft, he'd say, "This is going to sound very strange, but I am here to represent you.. as your agent.." He knew she had talent but he was also aware that at her age she wasn't participating professionally, he didn't know the whole reason and that was going to be the hardest part to sell her on.. which is he had prepared to say, "Now I know you aren't even competing and you may not think that you need me, but I was in the world of track and field before and I think the world isn't ready for what you have to offer.. maybe you only pursue this for leisure or recreation but I want to guide you into the professional arena because I know you have what it takes.." He'd let her hand go a while back as he'd wait to hear her reply as he kept his focus in her eyes.. He wasn't sure if she'd be jumping to have him on board as his agent but atleast he was hoping that she would tell him something that he could work on..

19:19

@aionstempest

Amara gave him a nod, staying quiet as she considered his words. She eventually got off the treadmill and walked over to him. She carefully examined the man across from her. “You haven’t seen me perform at all,” she noted. “You have no reason to do this, so what’s your reason? For all you know I might not be worth your time and effort.” She crossed her arms. “I’m too old to compete,” Amara said, with a bitter laugh. “At least that’s all I seem to hear now despite how much I keep practicing. Why do you have so much faith in me?” @SebbyXBoo

He was happy to learn in her words what her actual inhibitions were, or well atleast something that he could start to tackle atleast.. He would smile as he'd reply.. "You know that your parents upload your videos to YouTube right? So, it's not like I've never seen you perform at all.. but ofcourse, I believe in you, and it could just be a gamble.. But then so am I.. I'm a first time agent.." He would still have that smile as he'd reply to the next bit, getting onto the treadmill next to her.. He didn't wear any tie but he was dressed formally as he'd take off his blazer off his shoulders, meet her eyes and say, "I mean I'm older ofcourse.. I could still compete too, professionally but I gave up on my dreams and it's only made me bitter as I grew up, I think that's something that qualifies me to have a better opinion than most.. I am everything you shouldn't become.." He'd say as he lightly turned on the treadmill, no incline, slow paced as he'd say, "Now don't stop your set, we can do it together.. scared you might lose?" He'd ask with a smirk and a glint in his eyes as he'd look to her..

20:25

@aionstempest

She groaned and facepalmed. I’ve told them hundreds of times to not do that,” she seethed, annoyed at them. As much as she aware that her parents were proud of her, it was embarrassing. Amara looked at him with an amused smile. “First time for everything then, I suppose.” She raised an eyebrow when he got onto a treadmill next to her. “You’re everything I shouldn’t become? Hm.” She dwelled on his words, but glanced at him as he turned on the treadmill. “I think you’re crazy if you think you can beat me,” Amara replied honestly, with a raised eyebrow, but she shrugged. “Fine by me.” @SebbyXBoo

He could smile instantly at her cute demeanor as she facepalmed and he felt a slight chuckle escape him.. but then hearing her accept his challenge, he would take his eyes to the settings she choose.. the incline was steep, and the pacing was the only thing he could manage.. He knew he would most definitely lose, but he still wanted to give her a strong fight as he'd accept, "I think everyone thinks I'm crazy to be out here in a suit doing this, does that stop me?" He'd chuckle with a glint of playfulness as he'd say that and then start to run.. He'd scan her once, she looked even better in person than in any YouTube video.. her hair was tied back.. her skin, even with the light traces of condensation looked impeccable as he'd see her.. but he would try and focus on the run more.. and if she was to check him out, she'd notice how thick his thighs were even in the suit and how the muscles seemed to show up as he lifted his feet.. his form too would highlight his past as a runner.. And all of that meant he'd take a slight early lead.. causing him to grin as he scanned her display than his but he would soon feel the fatigue of the incline kicking in and he'd start to trail just as a guy in a gym overalls would walk up to them and stand before his machine and ask.. "And who are you? Why are you here and what are you doing?" The man pressed stop on his machine and he had to hold the rails as he panted a bit before he could reply..

20:50

@aionstempest

The woman gave a slight smile when she heard his laugh and replied, “Hats off to you then, Mr. Woods.” She glanced at him, admiring that he was certainly someone who had had an interest in athletics in the past. Amara forced herself to look ahead. “You said participated in track and field in the past?” She asked, jogging at an even pace. However before she could get an answer one of the security came over. Amara slowed her pace, but kept the incline. She gave a sweet smile. “This is a good friend of mine who’s visiting,” Amara replied. “He wanted to talk to me in person about some job opportunities,” she explained. “I’ve just about wrapped up my workout for today anyway,” Amara added. “So we‘ll be heading out to discuss what he found.” Amara turned to him with an amused expression. “Ready to go Carter? I’ll just need two minutes to gather my belongings, but I’ll meet you outside.” @SebbyXBoo

Before he could even answer to her question about his past in running, the security disturbed them and he would calmly step off the machine.. He would have replied.. something.. but she already did it for him and he would just smile at that.. He would hear her request though and he'd be panting slightly as he'd smile and reply, "Sure Ms. Healani.. I'll wait for you outside.." And he'd watch the light and natural sway of her hips as she'd walk away, almost needing to pull his eyes away since he wasn't here for that.. the security guy was giving him an eye so he'd just gather his blazer and walk out.. a little sweaty from that exercise.. He would lean and rest against his car now, a Black Honda sedan. He would wait for her to come into sight, almost certain that he'd recognise her when she did but when his eyes saw that change in her, he almost felt his jaw drop slightly, which he would addres before she'd make it to his side, so that she wouldn't know he was staring like that..

22:18

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She grinned and nodded. Fixing the equipment to leave it as she found it. Amara went back over to her locker and grabbed her bags before going outside. She had splashed some water on her face just to freshen up slightly, but would shower when she got back home. A jacket was tied around her waist, so chances were she had been working out early in the morning when it was cold. Her dark gaze scanned the parking lot and found him by his Honda. She walked over with a cheeky smile. “Not bad for an old man, but I did notice you start to fall behind next to me. How long has it been since you last ran?” @SebbyXBoo

She looked amazing from afar when he saw her with her hair open.. and he would watch her all the way till her confident stride and the natural sway of her hips would make it to his car.. his smile coming instantly and naturally as he'd meet her eyes with a light chuckle to her remark.. "Around the time I tore my ACL and my knee ligament.. so maybe 8 years.. now I just run on weekends.." It had taken him a lot of alcohol and tears to reach the stage to talk about this and his broken dreams but none of that struggle would show on his face as he'd gently push off his car and open the passenger side door for her to step, even offering her his hand if she'd want to take it in support as he'd say, "So, do we want to talk out here as strangers or do I have to treat the winner to some juice, perhaps?" He would extend his invitation and leave it wide open for her to state what her preference would be.. if.. she decided to get into the car in the first place..

02:42

@aionstempest

The other athlete nodded. “Understandable, I’m sorry to hear about that.” she said sympathetically. “At least you’ve recovered enough to speak about it. I know some athletes struggle to accept that’s what happened.” She accepted his hand with a smile, getting into his car. “I don’t live far from here, so I can do a morning jog and get my car later.” She laughed when he called her the winner. “Please, don’t. I’m also just not the largest fan of drinks even though I’ve been able to drink for seven years now.” @SebbyXBoo

He would smile as she'd place her softer touch on his hand.. Noticing her smile back his smile even turned wider as he'd close the door softly as he heard her words.. and within a few steps he was at the driver's side, and he'd get into the driver's seat and put on his seatbelt and say "Well, maybe I could pick you up in the morning if everything goes well.. Or we could jog here together.." He'd say with a smile as he'd press the ignition button next to the steering wheel as the car would gently come to life and he'd turn his attention back to her big beautiful eyes and say, "I mean, I respect that, but I was referring to like a Jamba Juice.. or some coffee even if that's what you're feeling like.. and besides, I haven't touched the bottle in a few months now.." He'd say without over pouring her with his history unless she wanted to talk about it.. But as he'd shift his focus away from her big doe like eyes, to look at the road ahead and start to drive he would say, "Don't tell you feel like indulging in a mango juice or something.."

03:29

@aionstempest

"I never mind walking. Besides it's not like I'm more than five miles away," she pointed out. "I won't force you to join me with all my daily routines," she said with a laugh. "But if you really want to, then be my guest. I would enjoy the company or challenge. Whichever you'd prefer to be called." She glanced him when he specified he meant something more casual. "I'm not a person to turn down some caffeine no matter the hour," Amara admitted guiltily, checking her watch. "But right now some sort of fruity drink seems more tempting." Amara looked out the window thoughtfully. "I'm going to guess you'd also want to discuss any sort of terms of agreement if I agree to let you be my agent." @SebbyXBoo

He was jovial at this point, his initial meeting with her was going very well but as he heard the mention of the terms he would smile and turn to meet her eyes after he brought the car to a halt at the red light, if she'd turn to look at him.. Keeping his attention on her bright big eyes he'd say, "I'm gonna take note of the caffeine addiction.. But yes, when it comes to an agreement, I'm thinking about a one year agreement.. If I fail to meet your expectations then I'll walk away or we could talk about renewal.. but the terms will be pretty straight forward, I earn 5% of any opportunity that I bring to you. Nothing off anything that you get directly.. although I'd love for you to keep me involved.. It'll help me.keeo your branding consistent.. And what else? Oh yeah, I'd offer you 24 hour access to me, and I'd expect the same.." The light turned green which was made evident by the honking of the car behind them as he'd pull away and continue.. "So, like we'd have a couple of private numbers that only you and I would have, to mainly call one number, each other's.. And basically as your agent I would want to be informed about everything that impacts your brand.. your family, a lover, a fling, new house, new car, everything.." He would say this focusing fully in the road as he'd finish by saying, "I'd basically want to know every aspect of you so that I can control the press and media to ensure that the world only knows things about you that we'd want them to know.."

03:06

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"Hey, it isn't that bad of a habit, besides I know I can only drink so much at certain times, so I'm well aware of my limits there," she laughed before listening to his plan. Amara turned surprised that he was only asking for 5% of everything he helped her with and that she could keep anything she earned directly. "One year is fair since we're both new to this and everything it can bring," she agreed. "It also won't be difficult to get a new line set up for work, so that's easy enough to manage." Amara chuckled at the mention of a lover, shaking her head, she looked out the window. She was never one to stay with anyone too long because she cared about her practice. "I've never stayed with anyone long enough to call them that," she replied, looking amused. "Not that they were mean or anything," She quickly added. "No, they were all really kind, but I love the world my parents threw me into at such a young age and care about it even if I've never competed." She nodded as he finished basically giving a TLDR, but everything he required made sense to her. Maybe it really wasn't a bad idea. "Can I get some time to think about it and answer you tomorrow?" Amara asked, glancing at him. "It seems like it would be good for me, but I want to talk with my parents and get their thoughts about it." @SebbyXBoo

He would smile at her reply because it showed a very practical, mature and sound rationale to her current state of mind and he wouldn't want to overload information right now.. But as they would drive further the navigation would show that they were just 5 mins away.. He would reply to her suggestion saying, "No, that makes complete sense to me. I'm glad you're considering it a family decision to.. I would obviously want your parent's blessings.. And don't worry, I know what you mean about the lovers.. it's a young age and that totally makes sense. Just lemme know if there were any weirdos who could come back and want their 15 minutes of fame okay?" He'd smile and turn to face her before he would focus back onto the road finding the Jamba Juice sign appearing almost at the same time as the Starbucks.. it made him smirk slightly..

08:21

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Amara nodded and quickly sent her parents a text, saying she would call them later to talk about an opportunity for work. She looked up and saw the two signs and shook her head amused. "I swear there's always a Starbucks around every corner now..." She muttered under her breath and rolling her eyes. She laughed when he referred to 28 as a young age. "Haven't you heard the news? 27 is the 57 or something like that. Apparently people are tending to way more often feel their age lately, so that joke is getting thrown around." Amara half scoffed at his comment about weirdos and their 15 minutes of fame. Granted, he probably wasn't wrong. If their negotiations did end well and she agreed and they succeeded, she had no doubt things like that would happen. "Would we really be that surprised though?" *She asked amused with a raised eyebrow. @SebbyXBoo

He would turn his car in towards the parking of the juice shop as he'd listen to her words. Putting the car into park, he would reply to her saying, "I don't prescribe to that at all.. Like I've got 5 years on you, so what does that make me, 75? 80? And I can assure you my body isn't sagging and neither is my libido.. Hold on let me get the door for you.." And he'd quickly jump out of his seat and run over to open the door for her, extending his hand out to her even though she would hardly need it, as a joke to say, "I mean I can help your 57 year old body if you want my support.." And he'd smile once she got out.. walking upto the juice shop he'd say, "And no, not really it never surprises me but if I know about them beforehand, then I can find something to counter any bs they tell the media.. But yeah, just wanted to check that you don't have any really crazy ones that jump out at you.. I had one and she practically wanted to ruin me to the ground." He'd remark as they'd get closer to the shop door, which he would hold open for her with a smile..

08:41

@aionstempest

"Damn, you are really old then," she teased him with an amused smirk. Amara nodded. Of course she didn't need help, but it was nice to know that gentlemen did basically still exist. She took his hand, getting out of the car and stretched. It felt great to be standing again if she was being honest. She glanced at him once amused once she was standing, "It's actually 58." Amara corrected him with a snort of amusement. "A year is a long time. Especially for an athlete." Amara walked next to him as they went to the juice shop together. "That is certainly fair." She walked inside and was greeted with more cool air and it felt nice. "I really couldn't even begin to understand people and their motives if I'm being perfectly honest. The way they behave sometimes is just a large, question." @SebbyXBoo

He would walk into the shop behind and the entryway blasted that air curtain.. normally he hated that because he never used much hair product but something else also did happen as her long luscious hair would blow back into his face and he could find an appeal scent to them as he'd smile to himself.. "People truly can be a mixed bag.. I prefer to be alone due to that and honestly I just took a vacation abroad and met some women and whatever fun I wanted to have was in that itself. Wasn't sure about anything long term.." He'd say as they would walk up to the counter where he would almost out of instinct find his large grip resting on the small of her back as he'd ask, "So, what am I treating you to today?" He would recognise that his touch was on her back, he could tell she worked out but also her skin was really smooth and soft.. He would try and remain there if he could for the moment her reaction would tell him if that was awkward or not..

08:58

@aionstempest

Amara had taken her hair out of a ponytail in the car and she realized he was following her into the shop. "I'm sorry," she apologized, taken aback, but unable to stop herself from laughing. "It's happened to my friends too after we've gone swimming." She listened to him talk about his vacation and nodded. "I see a vacation and anything that goes on there as more of a fling," she admitted. "Long distance can be difficult to manage. Then if you want to add timezones to the bag, it just won't work. That's just how I've seen it. You can definitely meet some nice people though." As they approached, she could feel his hand gently placed against the small of her back. Part of it felt nice, but she was also partially startled by it. "Oh, um. I'll just get a strawberry mango swirl." Amara replied, glancing down feeling a faint blush rise. @SebbyXBoo

It felt easy to be with her and he did notice her blush and also realized that she didn't actively push his touch away as he'd smile and place their order.. "Two regular strawberry mango swirls please.." And he'd remove his touch between them as he'd use that hand to gather his wallet and he would present the card for them to use as he'd look at her and say.. "What? I wanted to see what yor tastes are all about.. I generally always make my own shakes and juices. So I kinda needed the help to come to a place like this.." He would remark playfully as he made the payment and then he'd step aside for a more burly guy behind them to step into the order register.. The guy would push his forward slightly but thankfully he would catch himself before falling onto her.. there would be a sorry heard behind him but he would focus on the eyes in front of him, their faces rather close as he'd say, "Hi.. sorry, that wasn't me.." He wouldn't turn back nor would he even respond to the guy, as he'd wait for her to move.. as they stood almost inches away from each other, and their bodies touching..

09:18

@aionstempest

She gave a short laugh of amusement. “Damn. Now you’re just judging my tastes. I promise it isn’t bad. At least when you make your own shakes and juices it’s a decent way to save money. I’ll concede that.” Amara looked up at him as he managed to stop himself from falling onto her. “Yeah… I heard his apology,” she replied, and gave a short laugh playfully shoving him. Amara was absolutely lying to herself if she didn’t say their close proximity felt like a live wire, but she also felt nervous. This time being so close felt different to her than the last couple guys she had been with. Her face was noticeably a darker shade of blush. “We should, uh, get our drinks and probably not block the line.” She dropped her gaze feeling mildly embarrassed as well. @SebbyXBoo

He did notice her blush because he was intently wanting to see her reaction.. he would feel a little emboldened as he would step aside and wrap his arm around her waist resting his hand on her hip as he would say, "Yeah, we don't want to do that.. But um, tell me apart from training what else do you do, for fun? Do you like movies or do your prefer something outdoorsy instead? And more specifically would you like to go bowling perhaps?" He would walk with her towards the pick up counter as he'd add.. "I mean doesn't have to be today, I was just asking generally.. Just wanted to know.."

09:37

@aionstempest

“Well, aside from spending most of my free time in the gymnasium, any other time I’ll be at home,” she admitted, tossing her hair over her shoulder. “Things I do for fun…” she thought about it for a moment. “A lot of it actually tends to be spontaneous. Daily activities, at least I’m always open minded for.” She walked with him to get their drinks. “I’ll definitely spend a good bit of time outside though. Hikes mostly, occasionally maybe something a bit more fun rather less strenuous. I accept your challenge for bowling, even if I’m not the best at it.” @SebbyXBoo

His large grip wasn't really looking to move away from touching her at all and he felt her hair graze his face, something he wouldn't mind at all as he found the scent of her shampoo most likely as he'd smile and listen to her, his eyes staying with hers until he would smirk at the mention of bowling.. "Well, I am not gonna say I'm the best at it but I am rather very good, so the next juice date might be on you.." He would smirk at the mention of another.. juice date and he wouldn't shy away from his words, she would have time to respond if she wanted to, but before he would get a chance to say anything else there would a girl at the counter placing their drinks on the counter as she would say, "Here you go lovebirds, two strawberry mango swirls.." And he would realise that she must have got that impression from his hand around her waist.. something he would slowly remove in case that made her uncomfortable and he would let her pick up the drinks..

22:34

@aionstempest

@aionstempest (just a reminder ping, in case you forgot, if you need time though, please take the time you need, just thinking about you)

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