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Chase's POV

My heart was pounding wildly in my chest as I laid in bed with Gabriella. I've been awake for about an hour now, watching the sunrise over the lake as my sleeping beauty slept soundly beside me. I need to make a mental note to take Gabby out on the lake so we can watch the sunrise together.

Who am I to be even thinking those thoughts? Gabby has turned my world upside down in a matter of months. I'm not the same man that I once was and I'm so thankful for that. We've all experienced a time in our lives when we weren't who we we're supposed to be, I just hate that I met Gabby during that time in my life. But then again, if I hadn't, she wouldn't be lying here in my arms.

So in a sadistic type of way, I'm grateful.

Gabby stirred in her sleep, her arms tightening around my stomach before she looked up at me. "Morning sleepyhead," I cooed unable to keep the smile off my lips. She stretched and mumbled a morning before wincing. I suddenly remembered last night was her first time and that she's going to be hurting a little bit today.

It made me feel guilty even though last night was incredible. I wouldn't trade it for the world.

"I'm so sorry you're hurting today, let me draw you up a bath."

"It's okay, Chase, it was worth it." Gabby bit her lip as her eyes glazed over, no doubt remembering how I touched her. My body instantly reacted to that thought as well, but now isn't the time for that.
"I promise it won't hurt as bad the next time."
"The next time?" She questioningly looked at me like this is news to her. It made me feel sad in a way that she doesn't realize that I want to do this with her, indefinitely.

"Of course there's going to be a next time." I pressed my lips to her so she knows this is what I want. "I honestly can't wait until we can do it again." She giggled, hiding her head in the crook of my neck and I swear it made my heart soar.

"I can't believe I just had sex with a Greek God." She shook her head in amazement.

"What? Greek God?" Instantly her skin turned crimson. "You're blushing." I trailed over her cheek and down her neck until the duvet cover met my fingertips at the top of her breast.

"I'll take that bath now." Gabby rolled away from me but I stopped her.
"Not so fast. Wanna tell me about this Greek God?" I smiled deviously at her, already making the connections. "Is that what you call me behind my back?" God this confession drove me crazy in the best way possible.

"Ummm."

"It is!" I'm beaming like crazy. "I think you need to call me that from now on. Greek God Chase Elliott. I like the sound of that!" She slapped me and rolled her eyes. I just laughed and cuddled her close to me. "You drive me absolutely wild and I love it." I kissed her on her forehead as she just rolled her eyes at me again.

"I should have never said anything."
"But you did!"

"You're not going to drop this, are you?"
"Now why would I do that? I am a Greek God after all."
"You're despicable!" She threw a pillow at me and crawled out of bed, wrapping the covers around her still naked body. I just smiled at her, admiring the way the sunlight made her skin glow.

"Gosh you're so beautiful, I can't believe you're mine." I sat up in bed and admire the way she bashfully looked at me before disappearing into the bathroom. I sighed, getting up myself when I heard the water in the bathtub turn on.

My Saturday morning routine usually include a 5 mile run around the lake or a 30 mile bike ride. If I didn't do any of those, I was at the gym bright and early to catch up on any paperwork that I had, then I would help train those who could only get to the gym on the weekends. That's what I did. My life outside of the gym was nonexistent, until now. Now I'm in the kitchen with music playing softly through the bluetooth speakers as I cooked breakfast for Gabby and I. My new normal was something I wanted to get used to.