More Than Jaws

Chapter Ten

Dustin's POV

Unfortunately Chang ruined the moment for us like he always seems to do...nut when I looked at

Gabbie's face it was not the reaction I was expecting or wanting to see for that matter.

"I can't, Dustin don't make this any harder then it has to be for me right now." She started to walk away and I shoved Chang a little harder then I meant to.

"Gabbie wait! Please just give me a second chance!". Chang grabbed my shirt from behind and pulled me so my face was inches from him.

"Leave her alone. She doesn't want to see you, you broke her heart Dustin she told me a lot of things. You're not good enough for her." That probably hit about a thousand nerves...I swung my arm back and I punched him straight in the nose hard enough to break it hopefully. As he was trying to hold his nose and complain like a baby I took advantage and ran towards the direction where gabby went.

I walked through the hallways in our hotel and still couldn't find her. I decided to go by the beach that was literally two minutes away. I know that gabby likes to go there a lot. When I finally got there I saw her sitting on a rock that was right next to the ocean. It was a beautiful day and the ocean was a dark blue reflecting right off the color of the sky. The waves were touching her petite feet as they came on the shore. She was playing with the sand and she was looking out at the sea, probably thinking about a million things at once...I can't even imagine what kind of stress she may be under...And I hate the fact that I may be one of those reasons why she is so stressed.

"Hey." I finally managed to say as I got close enough to her. I heard her sigh as she looked up and saw who I was.

"I'm not going to lie, that was a pretty awesome kiss." Gabby said, giving me a half smile. But then right away it faded.

"Can I sit down with you? I could sit on the sand if you want me to." She laughed and nodded her head.

"You bet your ass your sitting on the sand, I got this rock to myself." I have no idea how it started, but all of the sudden we just started laughing hysterically.

"I don't know how this is going to work Dustin, plus the fact that Chang is in love with me doesn't help at all...did you see his face when he saw us?" I grimaced, forgetting that he did have a big crush on Gabby.

"I kind of, sort of punched him in the face..."

"You seriously need to work on your anger issues." I sighed, realizing how true that is.

"I know, but even though I knew you were really mad at me I still wanted to at least get a chance to talk to you. And the fact that he had the nerve to stand right in front of me and BLOCK me, it just really made me upset."

"Dustin do you know how slim the chances are of us being together? I mean, who knows maybe some point in the future like five years from now when I get my degree in biology and doctorate then my parents might allow me to be with you.

But I have no idea if they're going to let me date ANYONE any time soon. My parents even talked to me the other day about them changing their mind with Chang and I. And if we ever did go out I wouldn't be any fun Dustin, I'd always be working or studying." I just shook my head seeing that she clearly doesn't understand how much I love and care about her.

"I don't care if you have to work or study all the time. I just want to be able to be there for you when you get home, and if you're crying, stressed, and having a bad hair day I want to be the one that gives you a nice relaxing massage. I want to be able to make breakfast for you and if your too tired to go out then well get take out Chinese and watch a movie or Family Guy, or Pretty Little Liars. Let your brain get a little mushy for a couple of hours. That's all I want, I don't care if your busy all the time I just want to see you when you get home. I want to prove to you that I really do love you." That was the longest speech I ever gave anyone and I'm holding my breath to see what she has to say to that.

Gabby's POV

My heart melted hearing him say that. Could he really handle the fact that I won't be the kind of girlfriend that can go out every Saturday night and get drunk like other girls do because id still have to work on Sundays? Can he handle that I won't be the type of girlfriend who can cook dinner for him every night because I'll be too physically and mentally worn out? I honestly don't know what to say, I'm scared that I'm going to get my heart broken.

"Stop overthinking things Gabby, give yourself a break for once please." I looked at Dustin and I saw that in his eyes he really wants to try to make this work. I sighed and nodded my head.

"We have to take things slow, and I'd like to talk to my parents about it too. You know, just giving them a heads up, they don't have to know were actually dating just yet but letting them know that were not going to be staying as just friends." I waited for Dustin's response, feeling anxious that he won't agree. After what seemed for ever he finally gave me one of his gorgeous smiles and nodded.

"I do have a question for you though, when you say you want to take things slow do you mean like physically or emotionally?" Hmmm I have to think about that. I waited for a little bit before finally giving my answer.

"Both. Because you have to always remember that ninety five percent of the time I'm going to be busy. So for now, we hang out when we can. And for the physical part of it no further then kissing. We have to figure out if we really want this to work and in order to do that we should wait at least a month before we have sex. Deal?" Dustin didn't even say anything he just took my face and pushed a lock of hair behind my ear and kisses me softly on my lips. At first he was really gentle but then they started to become desperate. I let myself get lost in the moment. Forgetting about sharks, and Chang, and the expectations that my parents have for me, just enjoying the moment for once. I noticed that he was struggling not to put his hands on my lower back so I took them and I placed them right on my butt. He groaned and we made out a little longer until things started getting hot and we knew that we had to stop.

"Do you forgive me now?" He asked me, his eyes bright. I laughed and smacked his shoulder in a flirty way. We walked back to our hotel holding hands for as long as we can. We got to our hotel and I saw Chang holding a moist towel to his nose trying to stop the bleeding.

"Did you really have to punch the poor boy though?" I asked him as we tried to dash to my room without him seeing us. We didn't have any luck with that though.

"What is it that he has and I don't have Gabby?!" Yelled Chang just as we made it to my room. I closed my eyes hoping he'd just have a fit and then it would be over, but he kept going.

"Really what is it?! You know he's a fucking duche bag and that he's going to break your heart! Why can't you be with me dammit?! Your parents would much rather us be together then you and that moron!" I could tell that Dustin was doing his best to keep his act together and to not hurt Chang worse then he already did.

"First of all Chang, for the moment my parents doesnt want me seeing anyone! And don't think that your special because that includes you! But I deserve to be happy so I'm seeing Dustin anyway. What my parents doesn't know won't hurt them. And I swear to God, if you tell them about this then our friendship is over." Okay, so I know what I said was really harsh but you know it's the fucking truth!

I can tell that I've hurt him under the belt twice in about three days though.

"What's happening to you Gabby?" that's all he asked.

"I just want to be happy Chang, is that too much to ask for?"