Waiting (Gauge Burek)

L.A the Land of Dreams

I turn to Gauge and smile as we step out of the cab and grab my luggage before heading into the airport. We do all of the boring airport stuff until we get to security which he can't go through. He turns me around and wraps me in a huge hug and I bury my head into his chest trying to hold back tears. It may seem dumb but I haven't gone more than 3 days without seeing Gauge in months and a week seems like a long time.
"I'm gonna miss you baby" he says sweetly while combing his free hand through my hair. I let a tear escape hearing him say that.
"I'm going to miss you so much" I try to say without letting him know that I'm not crying in the middle of the airport but my voice betrays me and cracks mid sentence.
"Aw baby it's only a week and you're going to be so busy you won't even notice I'm not there. Okay?" He says now cupping my face in his large hands wiping away my tears with his thumbs.
"I know but I wish you were coming." I say tears under control now.
"Flight 234 now boarding to Los Angelos California. Flight 234 now boarding to Los Angelos California." I look up as I hear my flight called on the intercom Before looking back at Gauge who wraps me in another hug.
"You're gonna kill it Star and I'll be here when you get back. I can't wait to see you again." He says now kissing the top of my head. I pull away and raise myself onto my top toes giving him a slow sweet kiss on the lips.
"I can't wait to see you again. I'll call you when I'm at my hotel. I love you" I say now a little more assured and excited that I'm actually going to L.A.
"Last call for flight 234 boarding. Last call."
"I love you too Star." He says kissing both my cheeks and leaving a lingering kiss on my lips.
I smile at him bringing my phone up to him and snapping a picture of how cute he looks before giving him one last smile and turning on my heels to board my flight. I look back and see him standing there, one hand in his pocket and waving with the other. I blow him a kiss and step out of sight.

Gauge POV:
I sigh as Chloe goes out of sight. I walk back towards the exit before I stop. Fuck it right? turning around and go to the desk.
"Can I get a ticket to L.A for the 19th?" I ask.
"Sure that will be $850. When would you like it to come back?" The old receptionist types into the computer not looking at me once.
"The 21st please." I say grabbing my card out of my wallet. I'll be damned if I miss Chloes first fashion show because of some dumb ass meeting I can do over the phone.

"Hi Chloe Decker I'm signing in for the Intern Louis Vuitton fashion show." I smile at the hotel receptionist.
"Oh yes! They went on and on about you do I decided to give your room a little upgrade. You now have a view, a small infinity pool on hour balcony and I left a few bottles of wine for you. Free of charge. Here's your key and have fun!" She smiles sweetly sending a wink my way.
"Oh my gosh thank you that's so sweet" I say taking my room key and heading for the elevators. I walk down the long corridor to my room before opening it and throwing my luggage on the bed. I walk out to the infinity pool sitting on the side and sipping my feet in. I take a quick picture of the view and post it to my Instagram story before calling Gauge.
"Hi baby. I was worried you forgot about me already" Gauge laughs into the phone. I can practically see his smile if I close my eyes.
"Mhmm never baby. I'm at the hotel now. Just wanted to say hi before I start unpacking." I say looking down into the pool water.
"You're still so weird for that but hi and I love you" he says a giggle escaping his lips as he calls me weird.
"Hey I am not weird I just don't like not knowing where any of my stuff is!" I say and fake pout.
"I know baby. Well I've got a meeting in an hour I was gonna walk and get pizza on my way. Wanna stay on the phone with me?" He asks.
"I should get unpacking and I'm pretty sure I forgot a phone charger so I need to get down to reception and ask for one. I love you" I smile into the phone.
"Love you too Star call me before you go to sleep." He says. I blow him a kiss in response and end the call.
After 30 min of throwing everything in my bags around I come to realize that I did in-fact leave my phone charger. I put on my shoes and walk back down to reception in a huff. I greet the receptionist again and she hands me a charger and as I turn around to walk away I run it to someone directly behind me.
"Ow I'm so sorry" I say bending down to pick up my charger.
"No it was my fault. Chloe?" Before even looking up I know the voice. I slowly look up before answering.
"Hello Timothée" I give him a weak smile before I try to walk away.
"Hey wait up! What are you doing here?" He says grabbing my arm and turning me around. I respectfully take my arm out of his grasp.
"I'm actually designing and modeling for the Louis Vuitton fashion show. So I'm here all week." I say avoiding looking at his face.
"No way I'm walking in that! Is Gauge here" he says more serious when asking about Gauge.
"Um sadly no. He's got meeting all week he couldn't get out of." I say looking to my feet.
"Oh I'm sorry about that. Um what room are you in maybe we're close" he says hopefully.
"Um floor 8 room 16" I say checking my key card again.
"No way I'm in room 17!" He says excitedly. "Maybe we can hang out a little bit tonight?"
"I really don't think that's a good idea. And I think you should also get your room changed. I don't want to hear you with some girl at all this week. It's probably just best to stay away from each other." I say finally able to look him in the eyes.
"oh.. um yeah I'm sorry I'll go do that." He looks like I just killed his dog but turns around and walks back to reception. I quickly make my way back to my room and lock my door behind me. Well maybe now this week won't be so hard. I already told Timothée to steer clear of me. After today only 7 more days to go. :/