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“We should be arriving in about two hours. Just thought you should know.” The pilot says over the speaker. I can’t wait to be back in Austin.
“Michael, I wanna tell you something, come here.” I motion for the seat next to me. He sits down, unsure of what’s to come.
“Well, I’ve been thinking and I realized Gav isn’t my ‘type’ persay. I just, I kinda have a thing for Joel and I think he has a thing for me, and it just makes more sense for you and Gav to be together and for me and Joel to be together. Okay?” His face practically lights up.
“Ray, are you just dicking around?” He asks, hoping I’m serious. I nod and he practically leaps onto me and hugs me.
“Thanks Ray, I guess. I don’t know if this is the kind of thing you thank someone for but, yeah. Still, I’m pretty sure Joel has a thing for you.” He smiles to himself and goes back to his seat. That was so much easier than I thought it would be, sweet.
(Gavin’s P.O.V.)
With my new sweatpants that say ‘Boston’ down the side and a cheap pair of sneakers, I board the plane to Austin. It’s about a three and a half hour ride, and I plan on just relaxing the whole way back. I guess I should think about what to say to the Lads when I get there. If they know what happened I don’t have to do much explaining, but on the other hand I’d need to do a lot. The fasten seatbelt sign comes on, interrupting me mid thought. I buckle up and prepare for a few hours of nothing but relaxation. I start rehearsing what to say in my head, when the guy sitting next to me asks,
“Are you Gavin Free?” I nod. I wonder if the fans know what happened to me.
“I’m Michael, and I’m obviously a fan.”
We chatted for what seemed like hours and were interrupted by the landing announcement. We finish up our conversation and I prepare to leave the plane just like everyone else.
(Short 3rd Person P.O.V.)
The rest of the guys landed before Gavin and decided to wait for him by the terminal.
“Well, he should be at gate 24B based on the info that lady gave us.” Geoff says, pointing to the sign he was talking about.
“He should land any minute now, so we better hurry.” Ryan chimes in. The five dudes walk as fast as they can without running towards the location of their Brit. None of them can stand still waiting for Gav to walk out of the doorway.
Gavin is shuffling down the aisle like everyone else trying to leave the plane. After about five minutes he finally can see the makeshift hallway that leads into the airport. All Gav wants to do is go home, and sleep in his own bed.
(Gavin’s P.O.V.)
I walk through the metal doorway and take it all in. I made it, I’m back in one piece. I continue to walk towards the exit, but get swarmed by a group of people.
“Gavin, you’re home!” Michael?
“We’ve missed you buddy!” Geoff?
“Guys?” They all let go of me and take a step back. Jack, Ryan, Geoff, Ray, and Michael are all standing here with huge smiles on their faces. I smile back and open my arms telling them to hug me again. We probably look like a bunch of idiots, but I don’t care because I’m really happy right now.
“Come on, lets get you some food.” Geoff puts an arm around me and we all walk outside. He hails a cab van and we all climb in and head to ‘Mighty Fine’. God, I’m starving.
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Everyone at the office greets me with either a hug or a pat on the back and a few questions. After I swear I’ve answered a hundred or so, I decide to take a shower in the office shower. I haven’t properly washed myself is what feels like forever. The warm water feels absolutely fantastic.
After I feel clean and refreshed I dry off and get dressed. I guess I should go back to the Achievement Hunter office and tell my ‘story’. I get there and for some reason, only Michael is in the office.
“Hey boi, what’s up?” I ask, sitting down at my desk.
“Uh, well Gavvers I kinda wanted to tell you something.” He sighs
“Go for it, you silly little doughnut.” I say back, intrigued.
“Well, this whole ‘experience’ has shown me that everything can change in an instant. I don’t want to live life regretting something I didn’t say. You almost died, for Pete’s sake! I just, I don’t want something to happen before, before I tell you, I-I love you.” He rubs the back of his neck and looks down. I’m stunned and can barely move.
“Michael, no, just. We can’t, I can’t, I-I have to go.” And with that, my legs carry me out of the room, and out of the building. I eventually get a cab and go back to Geoff’s house.
(I think there are about two or three more chapters, and SHIT GETS REAL)
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Final Thoughts
FanfictionGavin is finally on his way back from a long stay in England, when his plane crashes. The rest of the guys set out to find him, but will they be in time?
