LOS ANGELES INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT
los angeles, california
friday
april 26, 2024
5am

dominic, raelynn and i had just finished going through got to the gate and were now looking for seats. i looked down at dominic who had his guitar with him. "remind me why you brought your guitar." i said as i took a seat.

dominic sat down next to me. "you never know, maybe ill need to serenade a crowd." he shrugged. "plus, it makes me look like a cool rockstar, right?" he teased as he gave the guitar case a playful tap.

raelynn then spoke playfully, she was being extremely sarcastic because of how tired she was. "sure, sure. nothing says badass like carrying a guitar on a plane at five in the morning. just don't start strumming 'wonderwall' during takeoff, alright?"

dominic chuckled at raelynn's teasing while he made himself comfortable. "i can assure you my musical skills surpass 'wonderwall.' i'll save my rockstar moments for when we land in houston."

raelynn smirked, her tiredness adding to her sarcastic tone. "oh, i can't wait. just imagine the epic guitar solo we'll be treated to while we're stuck in our cramped airplane seats."

"i'm looking forward to hearing it, dom." i said as i patted his thigh.

dominic glanced down at my hand on his thigh and smirked. "oh you would, wouldn't you." he teased, his gaze moving from my hand to my eyes.

raelynn rolled her eyes playfully while watching our playful exchange. "get a room, you two." she muttered under her breath.

while we waited to board the flight, the three of us engaged in light conversation to pass the time. dominic strummed on his guitar quietly, occasionally playing a few chords while raelynn and i talked amongst ourselves.

finally, the announcement for boarding came over the intercom and we all boarded. given that the aircraft we were flying accommodated three to a row, raelynn sat at the window seat, i sat in the middle while dominic got the aisle seat. as soon as we got buckled in, raelynn put her eye mask and was out like a light, while dominic and i spent the three hour flight talking.

once we landed in houston, raelynn stirred from her sleep and looked out the window. "finally." she muttered blearily.

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POST OAK HOTEL AT UPTON HOUSTON
houston, texas
10:30am

raelynn laid down on one of the two queen sized beds while dominic sat on the edge of the other one. raelynn stretched out on the bed and let out a sigh of exhaustion. "thank god for beds. my back was killing me on that flight." she mumbled, her eyes closing as she settled into the comfortable mattress.

dominic nodded in agreement, leaning forward on the edge of the bed.

"so, are you so excited to run home runs?" i asked him as i stood infront of him, playing with his shirt.

dominic grinned at my playful question as i fiddled with his shirt. he reached up, his hands gently grasping my hips, pulling me closer. "i'm gonna hit nothing but homeruns today, just for you." he promised, a mischievous gleam in his eyes. "plus, i can't wait to hear you cheering me on with those signs."

i laughed softly, feeling a little embarrassed but also excited by his confidence. "you better do some damage on the field if i'm gonna walk around with those signs all day." i teased, leaning down to give him a playful kiss. raelynn, on the other hand, had dozed off once again, snoring quietly behind us.

dominic chuckled, kissing me back with a growing passion. he pulled me towards him, guiding me onto his lap, his hands wandering over my curves. i couldn't help but get lost in the moment, forgetting all about raelynn's presence in the room.

as we continued to kiss, dominic's phone suddenly rang, startling us both. he reluctantly reached for his phone, still holding me close. i zoned out when he was on the phone but once he hung up he looked at me and sighed. "shit, i gotta go...i'm supposed to be at the stadium at 11 to practice." he gently removed me from his lap. "the real game starts at 1." he reminded me.

i nodded, reluctantly getting off his lap as he stood up. "i understand. go kick some ass." i smiled. "remember, i'll be watching and cheering loudly with the most embarrassing signs." raelynn let out a louder snore, echoing in the room.

dominic laughed softly, trying not to wake raelynn. "how could i forget?" he said jokingly. "see you later." he bent down and gave me a lingering kiss before reluctantly leaving the room, leaving me alone with raelynn's snoring.

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12pm

raelynn and i sat on the edge of the bed, armed with craft supplies. using colorful markers and big pieces of white cardstock, we started to create the signs we'd hold up for dominic. they had messages like "dom for president" and "dom the home run king." raelynn even doodled a cartoonish likeness of dominic on one sign. we giggled and shared lighthearted jokes as we worked, the energy light and fun.

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MINUTE MAID PARK
houston, texas
1pm

now at the celebrity softball game, raelynn and i sat next to each other at our designated seats. the 'players' were all standing grouped together on the field.

"i see dominic." i pointed him out to raelynn. "he's next to travis."

raelynn looked down at the field, scanning the groups till she spotted dominic. "oh yeah, i see him now," she said, pointing. "oh, and travis scott is there too. looks like they're all getting ready to start." she smiled at the sight of our boy down there. just then, whitney peak approached us and greeted raelynn in a hug. "oh my gosh! whitney, it's been so long!" raelynn said excitedly. i watched as the two friends embraced, a little taken aback by the unexpected reunion. "whit, this is my friend, elaine hooks, elaine this is my good friend whitney...we go way back." she introduced.

i raised my eyebrows in surprise before standing up to greet whitney with a smile. "nice to meet you," i said friendly with a nod. "i know raelynn hasn't seen you in forever, she always talks about you!" as i spoke, i glanced down at dominic, who was stretching on the field, his baseball pants clinging to his legs nicely.

whitney grinned at my words, appreciating the acknowledgment. "yeah, it honestly has been too long since we've seen each other." she agreed. "but i've been keeping up with raelynn's life through all her social media. she doesn't forget to keep us updated." she added with some sass.

raelynn rolled her eyes playfully, shaking her head. "you know i'm all about sharing the highs and lows!" she said with a laugh.

i smiled at the two before pulling out my phone and snapping a quick photo of dominic.

whitney raised an eyebrow at my action. "gotta capture the moment, right?" she chuckled. "who knows, dominic might hit a homerun and you'll want proof." i couldn't help but feel a flicker of pride knowing that i was here supporting my boy.

raelynn nodded in agreement, waving the sign we had made with dominic's likeness on it. "exactly! gotta support our guy from the sidelines." i noticed dominic give us a little wave from the field. as dominic waved up at us from the field, raelynn and i enthusiastically waved back. "look, he saw us!" raelynn giggled excitedly, pointing him out.

"he seems focused," i mused, noting the serious expression on his face as he got ready for the game to start. "guess he's ready to hit some homeruns."

the game was intense. dominic and his team were up against some tough competition, but he was determined to do well. during the game, each time dominic stepped up to bat, raelynn, whitney and i cheered him on from our seats. raelynn and i waved the homemade signs we had made. dominic hit a few home runs, his prowess on the field evident. it was electrifying to see him play, his passion and energy on display.

once the game was over, i looked at raelynn and whitney. "i should go talk to him, right? he's in the box thing." i said whilst biting my bottom lip.

"you mean the dugout?" raelynn asked with a small laugh. "yeah go see him." she said with a nod.

whitney nudged me gently. "yeah, go talk to him. he'll be stoked to see you."

i took a deep breath, gathering up my courage before standing up from the bleachers. "wish me luck," i said to the girls, feeling butterflies in my stomach. with a smile, i headed towards the dugout where i could see dominic. "hi dom." i said as i approached him.

dominic looked up from his bag, a smile spreading across his face when he saw me. "hey, lainey," he greeted me, his voice warm and welcoming. "did you enjoy watching the game?" he asked, standing up from the bench.

"i loved it...and who knew you looked so good in a baseball uniform?" i replied.

dominic's grin widened at my compliment, his eyes gleaming with amusement. "think so?" he replied smoothly, his gaze slowly roaming over my body. we held eye contact for a moment before i felt a rush of heat rise to my cheeks.

i quickly regained my composure and jokingly held up the sign i made with his likeness on it. "did you like the sign i made for you?" i teased him. he took a step closer, his presence filling my personal space.

dominic reached out and took the sign from my hands, studying it with a smirk. "i adore it," he said, his voice a low rumble that sent shivers down my spine. "although, i think i look better in person." he added flirtatiously. my cheeks flushed a deeper shade of pink, his proximity and the way he was looking at me making me feel both nervous and excited.

i was about to reply, but my words got caught in my throat as dominic suddenly leaned in and kissed me, his lips gently touching mine. however, i instantly melted into it, my hands reaching up to rest on his firm chest. the world around us seemed to fade away as we lost ourselves in the moment, the kiss growing more passionate. dominic's arms wrapped around my waist while mine looped around his neck, pulling us closer. as we kissed, i could feel my heart racing in my chest, the adrenaline pulsing through my veins.

when we finally broke the kiss, breathless, dominic rested his forehead against mine, our panting breaths mingling together.

"i've been wanting to do that all day." he confessed, his gaze searching mine, filled with a mix of longing and desire.

i smiled softly, feeling myself becoming completely enamored with him. "me too." i admitted, leaning up to capture his lips again in a chaste kiss.

dominic chuckled softly as we finally pulled apart, his eyes filled with a tender affection as he looked down at me. we stood there for a moment, just staring at each other, both of us caught up in the intensity of the moment we had shared. "well, i guess i did my job well if i deserve kisses from you." he said, his tone playfully cocky, breaking the silence between us.

i let out a small laugh at his remark, shaking my head as i playfully punched his chest. "keep that ego in check," i teased, unable to resist his charming personality. "but, i'll give you that one. you played brilliantly out there."

dominic kissed my temple before reaching for my hand. "i gotta go sign some autographs...c'mon." i smiled at his affectionate gesture, feeling my heart flutter at his tender touch. i laced my fingers with his, relishing the feeling of his hand in mine. as he led me off to the area where the players were signing autographs, i couldn't help but feel a sense of contentment wash over me.

as dominic went about signing autographs, i stood beside him, admiring him. he was in his element, charming the fans, signing hats and photos with a friendly smile on his face. his natural charisma shined through as he interacted with his admirers. i couldn't help but feel a surge of pride as i watched him, knowing that this incredible man was mine.

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DOWNTOWN HOUSTON
houston, texas
4pm

raelynn, dom, and i walked through downtown houston, shopping around at different shops. "let's go in here!" raelynn suggested before walking into a shop. dominic and i scanned the shop before sharing a knowing look and taking a seat on the couch.

dominic and i were both amused by raelynn's excitement, and the fact that she had already found several items to try on. after a while, dominic let out a light laugh and shook his head. "she's really gonna go broke in here," he remarked with a smirk.

i couldn't help but giggle, nodding in agreement. "that's rae for you." i said with a fond smile. "she never holds back when it comes to shopping...i'm just scared for the mexico trip."

as we continued to chat and watch raelynn shop, i couldn't help but think about how lucky i was. here i was, in a vibrant city, with two of my favorite people. dominic and i shared a comfortable silence, both of us watching raelynn with amusement. but as i glanced up at dominic, i caught him staring at me with an affectionate expression on his face. i met him in a kiss, my hands cupping his cheeks and his arms wrapped around my waist before we both pulled away.

"awww," we heard a voice say.

as i turned my body around fully, i saw raelynn as she put her phone away...she was the voice. "sorry." i said as i sunk into the couch.

"no don't be! i actually got a really cute photo out of it." raelynn replied.

"a photo?" dominic said as he leaned forward with a smirk.

"a photo." she stated.

"well, let's see it." i said with a shrug. raelynn nodded and pulled out her phone again, showing us the photo.

"send that to me, will ya?" dominic asked as he pulled out his phone.

"okay," raelynn said as she began typing on her phone before i knew it, i got notified that i got tagged in a post.

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dominicfike hit a home run today
and i feel like a million bucks
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sza aww the cutest couple 💖💖

user1 she's winning at life and doesn't even realize it

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user2 hunter was better

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GEORGE BUSH INTERCONTINENTAL AIRPORT
houston, texas
9pm

after making it through security, dominic, raelynn, and i headed towards our gate where our plane would soon be boarding. raelynn's excitement was contagious, her energy palpable as she practically danced through the airport.

i looked down at dominic who again had the guitar case in his hand. "it's a shame you didn't get to play."

dominic looked over at me, a small smile on his face. "it's alright, i'll find another opportunity to play later...maybe at a more intimate setting." he replied, his tone dripping with suggestion. his words sent a shiver down my spine, the possibility of a private performance from him making my heart skip a beat.

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we're gonna pretend that's dom and nailea in the hard launch photo 😭😭

yk i had to include the infamous photo of dom signing with the uniform on 😘