Most Magical Place On Earth

Chapter Eight

"Am I even allowed to be here?" Gabe asks as he stretches out. He and I are down in the lobby on the couch. There's not a ton of people around, and it's really nice.

"Yeah, of course. You're not in my room or anything."

"True. This seems like the only place we could actually hang out right now."

"Well, being here on a dance trip makes it kinda hard, but we could go do something else sometime. I may have to sneak out."

"I wouldn't want to get you in trouble."

"I wouldn't get in trouble."

"Wait, Nick, Brendan, Luke, James, Eva, Kat, Gabby, and I are eating at this Mexican place in Epcot. You should come."

"I'll have to convince one of the adults to come to Epcot with me, but sure."

"Great! Okay, I do have a question, and if I'm overstepping my boundaries or you don't want to talk about it, just tell me."

"Alright, shoot."

"I was looking at your Instagram pictures the other day.. And who's John?"

"My ex boyfriend." I inform him. "I met him when I worked at a bakery in my town, and we immediately clicked. We were together for two years, but he cheated on me."

"Oh, I'm so sorry. I shouldn't of even mentioned it."

"No, it's alright. It would've come up at some point, and I'm over him. But I really loved him, and I'm not going to deny that. I was extremely happy with him, until he cheated. He was just a big part of my life, and you probably should get to hear about that."

"Well since you opened up about John.. I dated this girl named Quinn for three years. She lives back in Michigan, and when I moved, we kind of fell apart. I think we both realized that our little high school romance wouldn't be able to last. I can do long distance, it was her that couldn't. I'm pretty sure she cheated on me at some point, but it just never came up. But just like you loved John, I did really love Quinn. She kind of took my virginity, if I'm being honest."

"John took mine, so it's alright. Do you ever hear from Quinn?"

"Yeah, we ended it on pretty good terms, so we still talk occasionally. She's engaged and in college now."

"Engaged?"

"Yeah. She's a year older than me, so she knew the guy for less than two years and he proposed. She said yes. She wants me to come home for the wedding."

"When is it?"

"July."

"I'm coming."

"It's a plus one."

"That means me." He laughs before running his hand through his hair and yawning. He could probably fall asleep right here if he wanted to. He's in sweats and a t-shirt. He looks so cozy. I'm in pajama shorts and a matching tank top, and I honestly could just sleep here too.

"I'm debating just getting a room here tonight. I am so incredibly tired and I don't know if I could make it home. Plus, Disney cast members can stay in hotels for reduced prices."

"It's only eight." I giggle.

"Yeah but I've been up since eight this morning. Working for like ten hours. I'm getting a room. And we can watch a movie if you want."

"Sure. Get a room, I'll let Ken know and I'll grab a movie from my suitcase." He nods in agreement before going to the front desk, and I head up to the room. Emily and Ken are watching a movie and eating some popcorn from the parks.