Uncertain.

Chapter 5: Tears Of Love

Clementine's POV:

My tears burst forth like water from a dam, spilling down my face. I sobbed into Gabe's chest unceasingly, hands clutching at his jacket. He held me in silence, rocking me slowly as my tears soaked his chest.

Now that I was reunited with Gabe, I could tell him how I actually felt about him. But... Do I really want to be with him? I mean, I have to think of the consequences. Like for instance, if I get with him, I could end up losing him... Just like with everyone else I loved. I don't want to experience heartbreak again. I don't want to risk his life. I don't want him to die...

Gabe's embrace was warm, and his big, strong arms seemed very protective when wrapped around my frail body. The world around me melted away as I squeezed him back, not wanting that moment to end.

As we stood there hugging, I pondered.

You know what Clem? You are going to tell Gabe your actual feelings for him. There is no need to be a pussy about it, if Gabe can tell you how he feels about you, then you can do the same. You don't have to become a 'thing' with him, all you have to do, is be truthful with him, then you can go on your jolly way.

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Gabe's POV:

I whispered softly into Clementine's ear as she cried into my chest.

"I love you, Clementine. And I'll prove that to you every single day."

After telling her that, she looked up at me with the softest smile you'd ever imagine.

"I love you too, dork."

"Hehe. But the thing is, I'm your dork." I said as I caressed her cheeks.

She then held on to my arm as I made small circles on her cheeks with my thumbs.

"For now on, I'll be your tear keeper." I said with a gentle smile.

I then pulled her closer interlocking our lips.

I kissed her for a good 10 minutes before we both pulled away.

"I was starting to wonder when you'd man up and kiss me, Gabe." She said with a small giggle.

"Ha ha."

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Clementine's POV:

I pulled Gabe by the collar of his jacket, and kissed him harder and harder as the time passed.

His lips brush mine. Not innocently, like a tease but not hot, fiery, passionate and demanding. I wanted to pull away before I would lose myself, but I can't seem to... In this minty moment, my senses have been seduced and I can no longer think straight. "Clemmy" he whispers slowly, prolonging, each letter as if to savor them. I smile, my heart fluttering at his voice as I clasp my hands on either side of his face.

After about 30 minutes, we pulled apart from the kiss. My hands resting on his face as his rested on my waist.

"Gabe?"

"Yeah?"

"I'm going to be honest with you." I started.

"What do you mean?" He asked confused.

"I'm going to be honest about my... My f-feelings f-for-"

"You can tell me anything, Clementine. There is no need to stutter." Gabe said interrupting me.

I nodded, then started again.

"Gabriel Garcia." I said as I stared deeply into his soft brown eyes. "I like you. And I mean like-like you." I said as my face flushed red.

I started to tear up.

"I'm so sor-"

"No need to apologize, beautiful."

"Soooo... Does this mean we're a thing or..."

"I-I don't know."

"I'll give you some time to think about it."

"No, Gabe. It's just... I-I don't want to lose you. I lost a lot of people through out my life and I've learned not to get attached because of it. I tried so fucking hard not to get attached to you, and that's why I lied about my feelings towards you."

"Clem, I promise you won't lose me."

"You don't know that, Gabe. You can't predict what your future has in stored for you."

"I'm not trying to predict anything, Clem. All I'm saying, is you're not going to lose me. You know why?" He asked as he poked my nose.

"Why?"

"Because I adore you way to much."

"Exactly what does that prove?"

"It proves that I will always be by your side whether you want me there or you don't."

"Gabe I-"

Before I could finish, I got interrupted by Gabe picking me up bridal style and started walking towards his house.

Hope you guys enjoyed this chapter! Even though it's short. :')