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Summary: Sudden allergies and four handsome strangers make for an interesting encounter.\u00a0 Written in 2nd POV for a Challenge.<\/p>\n

Rating: G, Word Count: 679<\/p>\n

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Inconvenient Allergies<\/strong><\/div>\n
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You step down from the Overland Stage and are greeted by a man who is helping passengers from the stage onto the main street. You tentatively reach for his arm. Only when you have a secure grip do you glance up to meet the hazel eyes of the man. Your eyes lock for a second before you focus on getting your footing.<\/p>\n

You look around as you wait for your luggage to be unloaded from the back of the stage. The first thing you notice is the intense sun shining down on the street. You\u2019re caught off guard as you thought that a mountain town would be blanketed in clouds and cold, even in the height of summer.<\/p>\n

Receiving your luggage, you place a tight grip around one of the handles, then look around to see where that handsome man that helped you down headed off to. It took a few moments to spot him, as you weren\u2019t really paying attention to what he was wearing, just those deep eyes that seemed to draw you into his soul.<\/p>\n

There, about a hundred feet away, you spot him standing with three other men. From your distance, it is hard to tell if they are brothers or not. You can confidently conclude, though, that the eldest man has to be the father. Whether it was to all three or just one, was a mystery.<\/p>\n

It was then that you feel a tickle in your nose. You let out the daintiest of sneezes, not wanting to make a scene right there in the middle of the boardwalk. You never had this happen before, but then again, you\u2019ve never traveled across the country on a stage before. You decide it has to be the trail dust and all you need to do is freshen up.<\/p>\n

However, you aren\u2019t sure which direction your hotel is located and look around to find someone to ask. Most of the people who had been there when you arrived had dispersed. The only people still in the vicinity were those four men. Gathering up your courage, you head straight for them.<\/p>\n

You reach them just as you feel another sneeze coming on. You try to conceal it the best you can, but it only makes the sneeze louder. All four men turn in your direction. This isn\u2019t the introduction or first impression that you want.<\/p>\n

\u201cAre you alright, ma\u2019am?\u201d The handsome man looks directly at you, genuine concern etched across his face.<\/p>\n

\u201cY-yes. It\u2019s just the trail dust. Can you point me to the International Hotel?\u201d<\/p>\n

This time it was the youngest who spoke up. \u201cIt\u2019s just down this way. Me, my two brothers, and father are actually heading there ourselves for an early supper. We\u2019d be honored if you would join us, Miss\u2026\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cMiss Emma Brown.\u201d Your eyes dart up at the tall, dark-haired handsome fellow, relieved he is a brother to this younger man. You hadn\u2019t been expecting an invitation like this, but if it means you can get to know that man a little better, you\u2019d welcome the opportunity.<\/p>\n

\u201cThat\u2019d be most generous of you.\u201d<\/p>\n

As you reach down for your bag, you feel another sneeze coming, this one promising to be bigger than the last two. The sneeze propels you forward straight into the younger brother.<\/p>\n

You hear an unfamiliar voice from behind, probably the middle brother. \u201cYou sure are sneezin\u2019 a lot for just trail dust. Sounds more like allergies. We have lots of unique grasses out here. It takes some time for people who didn\u2019t grow up here to get used to it.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cMiss, since you\u2019re already in my arms, I\u2019ll let my older brother Adam get your bag while I escort you to the hotel.\u201d<\/p>\n

You glance at the youngest who has put on the best smile he can for you before you turn your attention behind you to the handsome eldest brother. Stupid allergies. Why couldn\u2019t they force you into his arms instead? At least you found out the handsome man\u2019s name and that will do for now.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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From the Brandsters.\u00a0 The story was originally written and published on the Bonanza Trail Riders site.\u00a0 Brand is happy to offer this story a new home.<\/span><\/div>\n
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Summary: Sudden allergies and four handsome strangers make for an interesting encounter.\u00a0 Written in 2nd POV for a Brand Challenge.<\/p>\n

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