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

Chapter Twelve

Makenna's POV: *please note that no time has passed (day wise), and it is still Gus' birthday and Makenna is still in Colorado.**

"So, what day do you fly back?" Gus asks me as he pulls back the covers to his bed that he would sleep in for the night.

I look over at Gus, who had just taken his shirt off. His back muscles are prominent and flexing as he bends down and moves things around. I lay my arms over my chest, and I can't help but stare at the sight in front of me. I have no idea how I have ended up like this. If I never met Gus in Vegas, what would I be doing right now? Would I be hanging out with the girls? Or would fate somehow would have come out of nowhere and make us end up together? I can't help but let my mind wander back to the fact that Gus is truly mine and that he actually does like me.

"Babe?" He asks almost turning around to look at me, after I was silent and didn't answer his question.

"Um, I will be taking out the same flight that you're taking out. I believe that Rydel has worked her magic to make sure that we get on the same seats together." I say with a smile.

Gus walks over to me, a smile tugging at the corners of his mouth. I turn around just as Gus walks up behind me. I feel his bare arms slide around my waist and I feel his warm breath on my neck. I shiver slightly, just as the door opens. We ignore it, but the person doesn't seem to mind that Gus is currently trying really hard to be sweet and affectionate to me. I hear the shutter of a camera go off, making me blush. Gus groans, knowing that it has to be either Rydel, his Aunt Stormie, Courtney, Savannah, or even Ryland taking the picture. Finally Gus moves his head, which gives the chance to see whoever is in the room with us. It is not just one person, but it is four. In fact Rydel, Savannah, Courtney, and Ryland are all standing in the doorway or even a little ways in. My face flushes as Ryland points at Gus. Gus gives his a puzzling look, before he finally takes the hint when he looks over at Rydel.

It takes me a moment to realize, that Rydel has kindly brought me my pajamas. Ryland once again points at Gus and then moving his finger towards the door. Gus doesn't move an inch, but he stays attached to my side. I place my hands on his chest, trying to push him away. He watches as my hands try and push his weight back. I feel my cheeks become redder due to the fact that I can actually feel Gus' body heat in my hands, and it is making me feel very, very, very flushed and very hot. Ryland chuckles before he has to come in and just grab Gus' arm. I feel the relief rush over me as Ryland and Gus leave the room.

"What was that?" Courtney asks as soon as the door closes.

"I-I have no idea," I reply shakily. "I just froze up. . . "

"It's okay Kenna. We all do at one point. Your love is so young, so somethings just come off as more embarrassing. For example, you touched Gus' chest, which you have done before, but it was in front of us. You felt more embarrassed than you did when you two were alone. When Riker and I started to date, I was nervous to hold his hand in front of the Lynches. I eventually got used to the feeling of the Lynches' eyes on me, it just eventually will settle into a normal feeling." Savannah explains.

"Yeah, I mean Savannah knew us before she and Riker started to have a little fling. Just like Ellington and I. So, we were all used to doing small little gestures with each other, but you and Gus have only known each since Ross' birthday. You have every right to feel slightly embarrassed about what you two do around us. It's normal," Rydel states as she helps me take my shirt off.

Courtney hands me the shirt I was going to sleep in, and right when it lands in my hands, I know it's on of the older Lynches' shirts. I slide it on, looking at Savannah. She was smiling at Rydel, Courtney, and me.

"What?" I ask as I finish changing.

"It's just amazes me. You had a dream of dating Gus and it became real. You tried and you never gave up. It seriously amazes me. Your life is a real fairytale. You met the guy of your dreams, and here you are now. You guys are together and you both are happy," Savannah says.