The Dumbing Down of Love (720 Hours in a Relationship) DAY NINE      As the doorbell echoed through Gray’s apartment, he glanced over everything one last time to make sure it all looked presentable. Taking a deep breath, he opened the door and smiled at Olivia. When she beamed a smile back at him, his nerves immediately calmed. “Did you find it okay,” he … Continue reading The Dumbing Down of Love: Day Nine

The Dumbing Down of Love (720 Hours in a Relationship) DAY EIGHT      “He what?” Heather asked as she stopped in mid run.     “He came over last night.”     “Uninvited?”     “Well, yeah, but I didn’t mind?” Olivia answered, stretching back over the chair she was sitting in.     “Hold please.”     Shrugging her shoulders, Olivia knew it wouldn’t matter if she asked … Continue reading The Dumbing Down of Love: Day Eight

The Dumbing Down of Love (720 Hours in a Relationship) DAY SEVEN      “Can I call you later or tonight?” Gray asked as he unlocked the door for Olivia.     “Of course,” she answered as he handed her keys over.     Reaching up, Gray brushed a strand of hair out of her eyes. “I’m sorry I kept you out all night.”     “Don’t be,” … Continue reading The Dumbing Down of Love: Day Seven

The Dumbing Down of Love (720 Hours in a Relationship) DAY SIX      “So do you think that is a good idea for a first date?” Gray asked as he pushed at the food on his plate with a fork. Though he was starving, his nerves wouldn’t let him eat.     “That is a great idea,” Ellie replied. “If she doesn’t have the time … Continue reading The Dumbing Down of Love: Day Six

The Dumbing Down of Love (720 Hours in a Relationship) DAY FIVE      Sitting down at her desk, Olivia grabbed her phone and started typing a text message to Gray. She hated texting more than she hated talking on the phone, but she didn’t want to disturb Gray at work. She thought if she sent a text, he could answer it when it was convenient. … Continue reading The Dumbing Down of Love: Day Five

The Dumbing Down of Love (720 Hours in a Relationship) DAY FOUR      Olivia let the car roll to a stop in front of Zane’s house. He had been unusually silent the entire car ride to his house. She wasn’t sure if Simon’s theory and Gray’s observation were true or if Zane was just silent from a wine hangover. “You okay?” she asked, putting the … Continue reading The Dumbing Down of Love: Day Four

The Dumbing Down of Love (720 Hours in a Relationship) DAY THREE      “Dude, what the hell happened to you yesterday?” Ellie asked as she dropped her keys into a bowl in the center of the table.     “Hung over,” Gray answered.     “He was with a girl,” Chris replied as he opened a beer and handed it to Gray.     Ellie looked at … Continue reading The Dumbing Down of Love: Day Three

The Dumbing Down of Love (720 Hours in a Relationship) Day Two      Gray rolled over onto his back and felt his brain move slowly with him. It throbbed in a double time beat to something it could only hear. Taking a deep breath, he hoped to satiate the queasy feeling in his stomach with fresh air but his nose instantly picked up on … Continue reading The Dumbing Down of Love: Day Two

The Dumbing Down of Love (720 Hours in a Relationship) Day One      “Is this seat taken?” a voice from behind Gray asked.     “No.” He didn’t look behind him. He had a terrible day and had resolved to spend the night in the bottom of the rocks glass in front of him. He hadn’t quite settled on which liquor would accompany him on … Continue reading The Dumbing Down of Love: Day One