I never thought there'd be you

Part 14

I stand there...immobilized. I am not sure how to respond to this news.

Why is he falling in love with ME? Of all the girls out there, it had to be me. I know we are on better terms than before, but falling in love with me?

I mean, I admittedly do like him a lot. Whenever I look into his eyes, I do get lost in those blue eyes. The way he holds me in his arms...I feel safe.

"Gaby? Are you going to stare into my eyes? Or are you going to answer me?" Chris asks.

Shaking my head, I was so lost in thought that I didn't realize that he was holding on tight around my waist.

"No...um I mean...n-no. Wait! Yes! Sorry! I am just lost in my own thoughts." I admit.

Chris eases his grip on me. "I'm sorry if I said that I am falling inl-"

"It's okay." I interrupt him.

He smiles. "Do you?"

"Do I what?" I know what he wants me to say, but I am too nervous.

Chris arches a brow – in a sexy way. "You know exactly what I want to hear. Don't leave me hanging."

I look down and start to back away from Chris. I take in a deep breath. "I haven't felt like this before I will admit, but I...I don't know..." Chris takes a step toward me, "I don't know if it is love or infatuation. I mean we don't know each other that mu-"

Chris cuts me off by putting his lips on mine. The kiss doesn't feel gentle, but rather hard.

Chris breaks the kiss. "I have wanted to do that for a while now."

I don't say a word. I place my fingers on my bottom lip and smile. I look at Chris and I pull him closer and kiss him this time. This is what I wanted to feel. A kiss that is soft and gentle.

I break the kiss and take in a sharp breath.

"Chris! We are on. The press is just about to thank us. C'mon let's go! Hi Gaby...again. Sorry I cannot chat now, we need to go inside. I'll chat afterward." Riley says as he storms onto the balcony.

Chris hugs me softly. "I will see you later." He squeezes me and then walks inside.