Forever - Christian Yelich

Done Early?

Brooklyn ~ 

The guys won with a walk-off thanks to Christian tonight, so they were happy, and he was thrilled. I was extra happy with what Ryan was telling me before the game, then on top of that, they win as well. The excitement in the clubhouse was unimaginable and something I wanted to be a part of forever. As a group, they bring me so much joy. I couldn't have asked for a better environment to work in. 

Making it even better, I had a very simple night. Very few guys came in and saw me for medical attention, so I was done early. Which means I get to spend more time with my favorite baseball superstar. I locked up my office and headed to the clubhouse doors to wait outside of them. The doors open and outcome Ryan and Christian, "Dude, what did you tell her before the game. You can't freak me out like that. I come out the dugout and see her in tears," Christian says and I silently laugh. 

Ryan sees me and stands in front of Christian as he has his back toward me and has no idea that I am right there, Ryan laughs and gives me a big smile, "You'll find out sooner or later," he says and pats him on the shoulder and points behind him. 

Christian turns and sees me and smiles, "Done early?" Christian says and I nod, "Yeah it was an easy night," I grab his hand walking toward the exit. 

We get to our cars and stop in between them, "Are you coming over?" he asks with a curious smile. 

"Yeah. I'll follow you," I say and he nods and opens my door, and allows me to get in and start my car. I set my stuff in the passenger seat and turn back to him. 

He smiles and brushes a stray curl behind my ear, "You're telling me what Ryan says when we get settled in," he says and I laugh. 

"Fine, I guess," I say and joke around with him. He leans in to kiss me and I gladly accept. 

He shuts my door and heads over to his car and gets settled before backing up and heading off. I back up and follow him to his house. Christian pulls into his driveway and I pull up next to him. I get out and get my bag that has everything I could need when I stay over and head to his door as he waits for me. He brings me in for a hug and I wrap my arms around his neck and stand in the doorway. 

We walk into the kitchen and I put my stuff on the island and watch him walk to the pantry to find something to eat for us, "What should we make," he says from the pantry. I walk over there and look to see what he has, "Um, what are you hungry for?"

I ask walking to the fridge taking a look in there. "Should we make pizzas?" he asks and I turn watching him put small pizza crusts on the island. "Let's do it," I say and he smiles at my enthusiasm.

We start making our pizzas and wait for the oven to beep so we can put them in. Christian turns on country music and grabs my hand and pulls me in to dance in his kitchen. Luke Combs blasts through the house and I start quietly singing, They say nothing lasts forever, but they ain't seen us together, or the way the moonlight dance in your eyes. Just a t-shirt in the kitchen, with no make-up and a million other things that I could look at my whole life. 

Christian starts singing with me, Maybe some things last forever after all. I smile and look up at him as we slow dance in the kitchen. 

We stand in the kitchen, holding each other when the oven beeps ruining our moment. He lets go and puts our food in the oven and turns back to me. "I'm gonna go change quickly," I tell him, and he nods. I head up the stairs to his room and I change into shorts and a t-shirt and take my make-up off and wash my face. I put on my glasses and head back downstairs to join Christian for our dinner. Christian checks our pizzas and closes the oven door, "Should be just a few more minutes," he says and I nod checking my phone for any texts I may have missed. I see one from Ryan and I open it. 

Ryan: Show your boy some extra love tonight. He absolutely killed it. And we both know we all love winning against the Cubs.

I laugh, "Noted. But, you know he won't believe it was all him," I send to Ryan. 

Ryan: You're right, he won't. For me, show him some love. 

"Will do." 

I look over to Christian and see him cutting our pizzas into little triangles. The smell coming from them is like a pizzeria made them. I speak up, "Ryan texted me and said I need to show you some extra love tonight, per his request," I say and laugh and grab the plate he hands me. He laughs and shakes his head, but doesn't say anything. 

"I seriously don't know how you do it," I say after taking a bite out of the delicious pizza. 

"If I'm being honest, I never expected to be playing at the level that I play at. Yeah, I have a good swing and can get on base, but just the level I play on and the level we all play at is insane. You know, we all want that championship so badly, and it's really amazing and nice to be a part of a team that wants one so bad," he says and I smile. 

"I know you will get there. Brewer fans have been waiting for so many years to experience something like this. You know, we got a taste in 2018 and it was absolutely insane. You were so close, and we could all feel it. Christian, you are here, in Milwaukee, for the next eight years. Brewer fans are going to be excited to see you play for the next eight years," I tell him and he looks at me with such happiness. 

I take a bite of my pizza as he comprehends what I tell him, "How do you always know what to say?" he asks and I shrug. 

He grabs my plate and takes it over to the sink to wash it quickly before putting it in the dishwasher and coming back over to me. He sits back down next to me and pulls me into his lap and looks at me as I wrap my arms around his shoulders. 

"So, what did Ryan say today?" he asks and I lightly giggle. 

"Not gonna let it go, huh?" I say and he shakes his head. 

"He told me that you are just so in love with me, which I knew that," I say and laugh but continue, "But, he told me that you see a far future with me. Family and all," I say as I choke up, "And I have to say, I feel the exact same way," I say and look at him and my eyes glisten with happy tears. He looks at me and gives me my favorite, big, bright shining smile. 

"I hope you know that's all true," he says and I nod quickly. 

"Yeah, I do know it's true. Christian, I can't even thank you enough because you've allowed me to become the real me, not the past me," I say looking at him and smiling. 

"Brooklyn, you've always been you. There were some bumps in the road that got you to where you are now and I am so incredibly proud of you for overcoming them," he says. 

"You are the second person to make me cry today, what the heck," I say and he wipes my tears away with his thumbs. 

"We are going to go so far," he says and I nod and lean into him more as I still sit in his lap. I lightly kiss his neck and look him in the eyes. 

"Remember when you said you wanted to travel during the offseason?" he asks and I nod wiping the rest of my tears from my cheeks. "Yeah." 

"Well, how would you feel coming out to LA with me once the season's over?" he asks and I tilt my head and smile. 

"Of course, we'll have to come back for Christmas for my family," I tell him, and he nods. "But, how would you feel about going to Hawaii for the start of your travels this offseason," he says and I nod. 

"Of course, I would love to go. Hawaii's one of my favorite places to be. I'd be more than happy to spend time there with you, my favorite person in the entire world," I tell him and he leans in to kiss me. I deepen the kiss and he puts his hand on my thigh and rubs all along it. I lean back and look at him as we connect our foreheads and smile at each other. 

"You know this will never, never, get old with you. I am so extremely excited to do this exact thing for the rest of our lives," he tells me and I completely start to blush. 

"You give me so much hope and you give me endless butterflies. But, you're right, it will never get old," I say and connect our lips once again. 

Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays! Hope you all stay safe and healthy! :)