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

Chapter Twenty-Four (AKA THE ENDING)

(Get ready for the feelings guys! This is the last chapter, which will lead into the sequel which will be coming out in February and I can't wait for you guys to see it and read it! I will be writing the introduction and I will be posting the story, but it will not come out until February or even March. You need to remember, it all depends if I end up finishing another book before the time comes.  I hope you guys enjoy this last chapter because it will be the last one for a while. We just have to wait and see what happens in Gus' and Makenna's story in a few months. ;) While you are reading this book, play the song "Repeating Days." I will put the song above so that you guys can listen to it through out the book.)

Gus' POV: 

I look at my father and then my mother. This couldn't be happening. I hadn't really noticed that they were becoming different and further apart. I was too busy focusing on my relationship that I couldn't even focus on my family. Gator hugs my side, tears falling down his face. I feel so bad for my baby brother- he shouldn't have to go through this. Gordy and Gil are looking at each other, their eyes tearing up. My mind is running circles, but I can't think straight. This is too much for me to handle and my father expects me to tell M tomorrow on our date. I couldn't. She would be broken. I just fixed everything between the two of us. This was going to tear her apart. I couldn't bring myself to pick up my phone when she texted me that she loved me and goodnight. I couldn't do it. Part of me knew that I was going to tell her right there and there, but I couldn't. I wanted to tell her in person. Maybe it would hurt less if I said it to her face. 

I leave the room, not saying a word to my brothers or my parents. They know that I am upset just as much as I am hurt. I can't believe that I wasn't given a choice on where I will be going. I slam the door to my bedroom that I share with Gordy, letting them all know that I am upstairs and that I am still upset. I quickly change into my pajama bottoms before I lay down for the night. It's only 10:30 and most nights I don't go to bed until 1AM or later. But tonight is different. Tonight I need time to think- to think about what I am going to say to Makenna tomorrow. I also need time to process everything that is going on tonight. I lay my head down on my pillow and let my eyes flutter closed. I can't stand to listen to the words that are being said downstairs. As the door opens to my room, I feel myself fall asleep. I see my mom leaning down to kiss my forehead before she tucks Gordy in and kisses his forehead. After that, I'm out and I am dreaming of a life where nothing ever changes and where Makenna and I live happily ever after. 

**The Next Morning.**

I wake up the next morning before my alarm goes off. I quickly silent my phone's alarm, making sure that I don't wake up Gordy. I go over to check on him, only to notice that his cheeks are stained with tears. I knew that he wasn't going to be able to hold the tears or the pain in and that at some point, he was going to break down. I walk over to my closet and I quickly change into my ripped jeans, that Makenna loves to see me in. I grab my Pairs T-Shirt, quickly changing into that. I can't help but let my mind think of how my girlfriend will feel about this whole thing that going on. I don't want to hurt her, but it always seems like I end up doing it- whether it be on purpose or an accident.  I walk downstairs, looking for my black converses and a pair of socks. When I find both, I put them both on. I do a time check; 10:15. I told Makenna to be ready by 10:30, but now that I am late, I should text her that I will be late. I decide against it as I grab the car keys from the counter. My dad looks at me, nodding. I then grab my phone, giving my parents both a wave before I head out the door. I get to the car, unlocking it. I pull out of the driveway and I start to drive towards Makenna's house. When I get there, I smile where I see what she is in. She looks beyond cute. She smiles at me as I get out of the car, making me give her a small smile. 

"Hey, I am so sorry that I am late. Some stuff happened at my house last night and I was thinking about it all last night. I am so sorry," I say as  I met her in the middle of the driveway, giving her a hug.