Free Falling {Gus De St Jeor FanFic} (#Wattys2016)

Chapter Ten

You grab my hand, I touch your hair, I live for this, I live for you. - "Lies" The Heirs

*Two weeks after the beach*

Makenna's POV:

"So," Gus starts as the last school bell rings.

"Spring break!" Gordy yells as he runs past us, Jenna's hand wrapped around his arm.

I giggle, looking back over at Gus. The smile on his face, I could tell was fake. We may have been only together, as friends, for a few weeks, but that doesn't mean I don't know what he does when he is clearly upset about something. It's actually been happening the last few days. Gus has been in this funk, where he just doesn't seem to be himself. It's really odd. He has been faking a smile for the past few days and he has clearly had a lot on his mind. Maybe it was the fact that after we were almost caught twice making out down by the beach, I told him to give me a few more days to think about us getting together. It's been two weeks. He hasn't opened his mouth about it at all.

As his siblings and other kids run out past us, I grab his arm. He gives me a small smile, but that doesn't convince me. I quickly pull him back towards the garden in the courtyard. Gus tries to get me to let go of him, but it doesn't work. He pulls and tugs against my hand, until he finally gives up. I lead him to a bench. I grab his shoulders and I push him down into a sitting position.

"Gussifer, are you okay?"

His hands find my hips, which makes him pull me down onto his lap. I smile at him, as he wraps his arms around my waist.

"Kenna. . . I can't wait any longer. Do you have an answer for me?" He mumbles as he kisses my cheek.

I look into his brown eyes. I could feel that he was resisting something that he has been meaning to tell me, but he hasn't found the courage to yet. I run my fingers through his sandy blonde hair.

"Alright, I will give you my answer on one condition," I state.

Gus looks up, his eyes wide with excitement, "Anything Kenna."

"What's up? What are you hiding from me?" I ask.

His smile drops and his eyes turn cold. I feel the cold stare on my eyes, as he sighs. He lifts one hand up to play with my hair.

"I'm not going to be home for break." Gus says.

Gus' POV:

"W-What?" I can hear the heart break in her voice.

"My parents want to take Gordy, Gil, Gates, and I somewhere awesome. I was going to tell you earlier, I just didn't know how. I feel bad for keeping it a secret as long as I have. So, will you tell me your answer now?" I simple state.

M stays silent. Her eyes are focused on my hands on her waist. I nudge my nose against her shoulder, hoping to get her to say something to me. She looks in my eyes, but I really can't see any emotion in her eyes.

"When do you leave?" M asks avoiding my question.

"Makenna Anne. . ." I warn. Her eyes find mine and the way she looks at me, pulls me into her. I sigh, "Two days from today. We leave Sunday."

She stands up, a smile playing on her lips. I give her a weird look as she grabs my hand. She helps me up, only to grab my neck and pull her lips to mine. I put my hands on her cheeks, pulling her lips closer to mine. I smile into the kiss, just as she pulls away. In a desperate attempt to keep our lips together, I bite her lip. M giggles, pulling away.

I sigh, "You are a tease."

"Yeah, so? You are too. Good. I'm not mad about you leaving for break if you do one thong for me." She bribes.