Since I Saw Him Last: A Gary Barlow Fanfic

Chapter Fifty One

Tuesday morning. Charlie arrives later today. And it's a day off tomorrow for the boys. They definitely deserve it. I was awoken from my dream-like state by a hand on my skin but I couldn't bear to open my eyes. I felt the same hand stroke my arm softly. After some time, this soft touch made its way down to my thigh. I opened my eyes as a soft, plump kiss was planted on my lips. I looked up into a pair of green eyes and a smile that was slightly crooked. "Mmm." I sounded. Gary smiled bearing a perfect set of teeth. "Are you going to keep staring at me?" I asked before clearing my throat. Gary didn't say a thing and bit down on his bottom lip. "Right, I'm getting up." I said, a little abrupt. "No you don't." Gary held me down to the bed with his arm that looked so well formed. This man keeps getting fitter and fitter. "See, it's not so fun being stared at is it?" His wide smile beamed into a grin. I glared at him. We stared at each other for a few moments. Eventually, the corner of my lip turned upwards and I jabbed him in the stomach to tickle him. Gary made sharp movements to stop me from tickling any further whilst he let out a high pitched laugh. I responded with giggles. The more I jabbed him, the more he wriggled, and the more hilarious I found him. Our frolicking lasted several minutes until I was slipping off the edge of the bed and fell with a thud to the floor. Gary's laugh was booming. He held his stomach as he fell forward in fits of laughter. I couldn't help but join him in the cacophony. After a few moments Gary peered over the side of the bed and yanked me up. We sat on the bed with our bodies entwined, he stroked my hair behind my ear and then placed small kisses along my right shoulder as his arms encircled me. "This is why I love you." Gary said as he nuzzled into my neck. "What do you mean?" I looked at Gary suspiciously. "My life hasn't been easy but this, us, it's easy. This life wasn't for me. The only success I had was through my career. I've seen the world and experienced a lot. But I've never experienced something like this. You make me want to be a better man than I was, than I am. I could never be without you now." I stared at him wide eyed. Where did this sudden heartfelt honesty come from? Gary searched my face for some kind of reciprocation. He kissed me softly. I was dumbfounded. "I'm sorry, that was a bit intense." Gary looked a little forlorn. "Don't be. I'm just not used to you like this, that's all. I want you to express yourself. I know showing emotion isn't easy for you." I reassured him. "I know you have it in you to be like this. You're a beautiful songwriter." Gary smiled coyly, "I know." Gary scooped me up in his arms and made love to me for the first time. We'd had meaningful sex before but this was the first time it felt like we were completely giving ourselves to each other. Our relationship was taken to a higher level of love and understanding that I never thought possible. It feels so good to be me right now, to be in Gary's arms and for us to be so consumed in each other. I never knew a love like this let alone a love with someone who I've adored my whole life. I love you Gary. I love you.

"Your phone's going off!" Gary shouted. I walked out of the bathroom and into the bedroom. "Hello?" I said. "Tasha! It's me! I'm on my way. I should be at the hotel in ten minutes. Markie organised a car to pick me up. I will see you but I'll need a minute with my man first. It's been so long." Charlotte giggled. "More like a few hours!" I joked. Gary gave me a curious look. "Anyway, I shall see you in a bit hun. I'm so excited." Charlotte squealed. "Me too. It's been so long since I've seen you. We need to start outnumbering these boys. See you later Charlie." I ended the call and rushed back to the bathroom. Gary followed me in, put his arms around my hips and started nuzzling at my neck. I looked into the mirror, I could see Gary's strong arms wrapped around my voluptuous body. He lifted his head up and looked at me in the mirror. "How can you be so beautiful?" Gary said as he kissed my right shoulder lightly. I could feel my face blush. He looked up at me in the reflection and I stared back. He smiled faintly. I mirrored him. "Natasha?" Gary murmured. "Mmm?" I sounded. Gary licked his lips before speaking. "I'm forever and ever in love with you." I spun myself around and looked into his bright green eyes. I rubbed my nose on his and repeated back his words with a whisper, "Forever love." He grinned at the reference to one of his songs and kissed me long and hard. I didn't think it was possible to fall more in love with this man. But I think I just did.