Stepping Away

Thanksgiving Pt. 2

We woke the next morning to the sunlight filtering through the window. I figured that Bobby would've set an alarm before he passed out last night, but I guess I was wrong.

He stretched and kissed me. "Good morning." He mumbled, his voice thick with sleep.

I ran my hand through his messy hair. "Good morning."

Bobby sighed and yawned. He shook his head. He nestled his face into the crook of my neck. I giggled and slowly rolled away. "No come back."

I laughed quietly and rolled further away. He groaned and reached out towards Riley instead who happily replaced me. The pup wiggled under his arms and licked at his face.

I stood up and crossed my arms at the disrespect my dog was showing me. I scoffed as he cuddled up with Bobby. I rolled my eyes and grabbed a change of clothes for the rest of the car trip.

I changed into the white, long sleeve, and athletic shorts. I came out of the bathroom and the two will still in bed. I pulled out my phone and decided to get him back for earlier. We also had wanted to get footage of the trip for a later vlog, but had to leave the camera back at the base.

I started recording. "Awww how cute, why don't y'all date instead?" I said as I took a step towards the bed.

Bobby and I haven't come out as a couple yet. We had talked about it a couple times and I've started to notice comments of people asking why I'm always with Bobby instead of my quote on quote "boyfriend." We always thought of just dropping it on the vlogs or the Instagram. He debated posting it on his for awhile. I was tired of people still thinking that I was with Gunner, but people used to love Gunner and I. We were called Tunner in the comments when we both appeared in the same video.

Maybe now was the time to change that. Sure the hint was subtle, but I figured out fans would catch on. They were smart....sometimes.

Bobby lifted his head and pulled Riley closer to his chest before sticking his tongue out at the camera.

I laughed and smacked his leg. "Come on dork we've still got ten hours in the car." I stepped around the bed so now I was filming more of Riley's cute face than Bobby's.

Bobby sighed and sat up, picking Riley up with him. "He's cuter than you." He teased as he cradled the boy to his chest and walked away.

I stopped recording, pretending to be hurt by his remark. "Wooooow." I rolled my eyes and flopped down on the bed.

He came out of the bathroom in a fresh set of clothes. "Did you post it?" He asked me as he sat in the edge of the bed.

I sat up and nodded. "Yup. Uploaded it to the Team Edge story. Sooo you figured out what I was trying to do?"

He nodded. "Fingers crossed they actually react well."

I bit my lip. "They're going to ask questions, any person would. When we come back from my parents can we actually sit down and make a video? They need to know."

He nodded. "Are you telling them everything or...?"

I shook my head. "Just a little bit. I'll figure it out before then."

We settled back into the truck for the rest of the drive. We picked up breakfast at the hotel and started the rest of the drive to Texas. I guess I really shouldn't call it home anymore.

Bobby started the drive. Riley was situated in my lap as I turned up the aux, playing some Post for the beginning of the trip.

I pet Riley to the soft melody of Stay.