Someone Like You (A Matthew Gray Gubler Fanfiction)

Chapter Six

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Isabelle glanced up from the register and looked to the other side of her coffee shop. She smiled at the sight of Spencer curled up in the overstuffed chair, book in hand and a cup of coffee sitting on the table near him.

Isabelle picked up her own cup, walked around the counter and weaved her way towards him. She sat down in the chair next to his, picking the book out of his hands as she did. "Spooky Action at a Distance...sounds stimulating." She handed the book back with a smile.

Spencer opened it back up to his place, "It is quite fascinating. If you'd like I can read it to you."

"As wonderful as that would be, I kind of enjoy just talking to you. How was your last case? You were gone quite a few days this time. I missed you."

His book forgotten at her words, "You missed me?"

"Of course I missed you Spencer. The sporadic texts from you just weren't the same as being able to sit next to you."

"I missed you too Isabelle. I found myself thinking about you quite often." Spencer's cheeks turned a lovely shade of red.

Isabelle couldn't help but blush as well, "Would you like a refill?" He nodded, handing her his cup. She took it from him, walking back towards the counter. "Are you still coming over tonight?" She didn't hear him answer and when she came back over to him, handing over his fresh cup, she noticed that his eyes were closed. "Did you hear me Spence?"

He nodded, "I heard you. I'm just trying to remember everything that Morgan has told me about what to do when a woman invites you over."

Isabelle laughed, "You just tell the woman yes."

"Then yes, I will be coming over tonight." Spencer opened his eyes, his cheeks still red, but a smiled graced his beautiful face.

Isabelle leaned down and kissed him lightly on the lips, "I'm off at 8 and can you bring a bottle of wine?"

He nodded and watched her go back to work. His cheeks started to hurt from the smile that would not leave his face.

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Jamie: Can you meet me here at 7 instead?

I shot of a quick text to Gubler. I had changed my mind from meeting him at the party to just having him pick me up. I had been at Carter's house all day helping him decorate and get things set up and ready for the party but we had finished early and I was back home getting ready for the night's festivities.

I was going as a pirate princess, having found the most perfect dress at a vintage shop a couple weeks ago. I was carefully applying my eyeliner when my phone beeped.

Gubler: What happened to me meeting you there?

Jamie: We finished up early and I came back home to get dressed. I can still meet you there if that's easier.

Gubler: No No. I will meet you at your place. Are you going to tell me what you're dressing up as?

Jamie: Now if I tell you that, it will ruin the surprise.

Gubler: I didn't realize you were trying to surprise me. Well if I wasn't curious before, I'm super curious now.

Jamie: Well Gube, you'll just have to wait until tonight. On that note, I have to finish getting ready...so I will see you in a little bit.

I set my phone aside and stared at myself in the mirror. The last two weeks had been amazing. Gubler was, well, he far exceeded my expectations and my initial judgement was so far off. We may not have a lot in common but he added something to my life that I hadn't realized was missing. There was an element of excitement and adventure that my life without him had sorely lacked. I picked up my eyeliner, my eyes not leaving my face. I studied my features. They were good enough to get me jobs in Hollywood, good enough for print as well. I tried so hard when I wasn't in front of the camera to just blend in but maybe it was time to stop hiding...maybe it was time to start truly being me. Gubler made me want to be different. He made me want to not just be one in the crowd.