Worth the Risk (a Matthew Gray Gubler fanfic)

Chapter Forty

The day rolls by slowly. Mostly because of my worrying about whoever was on the other end of that phone call. But I can't let it get to me, I just need to focus on school and Matthew... that's all.

Speaking of Matthew, it's time for his class!

I walk into the classroom, his eyes meet mine. A smile is on his face and I return the smile. I sit beside a girl that I have talked to a few times, she is really nice. Her name is Tate, she is a year older than me. She told me that the only reason she is taking this class is because she needed it, not that she was interested, it was her only option. So since she is in this class just for the credit, I have been helping her a little bit. Not cheating though, even though I know the professor a little bit *wink*, I still don't need to help someone cheat. To be honest, she can be a little obnoxious... not to mention she always makes googly eyes at my man. Nevertheless, she seems to mean no harm.

I sit down beside her, "Hi Tate. What's up?"

"Hey! Just the usual... work and school. What's up with you? You look happy today!" She smiles.

"Oh I'm very happy. Happier then I have been in a long time." My eyes wander to Matthew standing a couple of feet away. I see a smile creep up on his face, making my heart swell.

"That's awesome! I'm glad you're good."

We turn our attention to Matthew, who speaks up and starts to teach. Halfway through his class, I get a text from Ashlyn.

Hey! What are you doing Friday? I was thinking we could plan a day trip to the beach!

Damn it! I was afraid she was gonna ask me to do something with her. Matthew and I already have plans but I obviously can't tell her that. It's not like they are big plans, I just really want to spend time with him. It's getting kinda sad... he is the only person I want to hang out with, even be around at all.

Sorry, I can't. I am working a double shift at Benny's that day. I wish I could!

I look up from my phone to see Matthew's eyes on me. Now, the class is working on a worksheet but obviously I'm not paying attention. He gives me a look as to ask, 'what's wrong?' I nod my head, signaling that I'm okay, then give him a smile. Accepting my smile, he gets back to work on his computer. Tate gets my attention, she whispers, "Hey you alright?"

"Yeah I'm good. My friend just texted me, that's all." I smile and continue working.

By the time class is over, I am so ready to get home and relax. And by home I mean Matthew's apartment. At this point I might as well move in... but that will not be a topic of conversation any time soon.

I pretend to leave class, reentering when all of my classmates are gone. Matthew is still working, so I walk over to his desk. I take a seat on the desk, right beside his computer. "Well Dr. Gray, you are looking extremely handsome today. Are you single?" I laugh.

He plays along, "Nope. Sorry. I'm extremely taken."

"Oh. That's too bad then. I was just gonna..." I slide off of the desk and straddle him in his chair.

He sighs, "Baby, as much as I love you, I have to get some work done. But I should be able to take my work home. Just give me five minutes."

I kiss him on the lips and climb off of his lap. We have been so busy for the past few days, that we haven't had sex in like four days. Granted, we were both either working or with one another, we just got distracted by different things. Like watching a movie or cooking dinner together, which we did last night. We did go on a date Sunday night. The only thing is that we were so tired that we almost immediately went to bed when we got back. Last Friday was the last time we had sex, then Saturday I had work and had homework after that. The point of it all is that it's been four days... and I'm horny.

I'm missing his touch, his kisses, everything. God, I need to stop thinking about this right now. We are about to go to his place so maybe we can have some alone time. "Haley, are you ready to go?"

I look up from my phone, "Yep!"

We grab our things and walk out separately, to avoid any run-ins. I follow him back to the apartment so that I will have my car in the morning. We walk up the stairs together, hand in hand. My phone buzzes signaling a text. I'm sure that it is from Ashlyn so I will just check it later. I enter his apartment, him following close behind. Before he can even put his things away, I grab him by his tie and pull him down to kiss me. He drops his things on the floor, his hands find my waist and pull me even closer to him.

Matthew pulls away first, "I need to talk to you about something."

"Um... okay? What's up?" I'm confused. What's going on?

He grabs my hand, leading me to the couch where we sit beside each other. "Don't look so terrified. It's not anything bad, I promise."

"Okay, okay. What is it then?"

"Well I have been thinking... and um... you know, you're here all of the time. And I wanted to give you this..." He reaches into his pocket and holds his hand out in front of him.

The object in his hand is... a key. My eyes light up with happiness.

He says, "Obviously you can't move out of your dorm room, that would be too suspicious. In any other circumstance I would just ask you to move in. However, I want you to have a key to my place. This way you can come and go as you please, just as if you lived here. Your home away from home... if you should wish to call it that."

A huge smile spreads across my face and I let out a squeal. "Okay! I like this idea!"

My arms wrap around his neck as I pull him in for a kiss. Matthew picks me up from the couch, making me squeal again. I look into his eyes,
"I love you, Matthew."

"I love you more. Now... let's finish what we began a few minutes ago." He says as he walks me into his room, both of us giggling.

We make love all night, for the first time in four days. But happiness is only temporary in my life. And little did I know that the text I received earlier, wasn't from Ashlyn... it was from the unknown number.

I know what you've been doing. I know who you've been doing it with. I'm watching you, bitch. I am going to ruin your life.

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AN: Sorry for the super late and super short update! I've been so busy this past week with three projects all due on the same day.

On the bright side... my birthday is tomorrow!

And I will try to make this next chapter longer for you guys! Thanks for the support and 10k reads! ❤️