I Always Come Back To You | Gene x Reader

chapter 14 - the end

Authors note at the end, for now, enjoy!

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2 years later

"Babe! Where's the skirt?" I asked looking for the rug of the tree that was supposed so be in the attic.

"Look in the box that says, 'Christmas 4'." Gene replied from somewhere in the house.

Its had been two years since Gene asked me to be his girlfriend, and two years since my dad left. If I'm being honest, it's been the best two years of my life. At first, I was super paranoid, but Gene made true on his promise and was always there to protect me.

Now its almost Christmas, and we've never been happier.

"Ah, yes!" I whisper shouted as I spotted the red and gold rug, just peeking out from underneath some other Christmas decorations.

"Found it!" I shouted from the attic once again to let him know I had completed my desired mission that led me here in the first place.

Only hearing a chuckle in response i started to stand up from my spot on the floor.. I sighed with a grin plastered on my face a blew a loose strand of hair away from said face. I had cut it since those two years since it had grown out way to long for my liking. Gene didn't want me to at first, but now absolutely adores it in its shorter form.

I stepped off the last step that had been the first to the attic and made my way to the kitchen, where I assumed Gene would be.

Suddenly the most delicious smell hit my nose, "Oh my gosh, babe, what are you making?" I asked, my mouth watering as I closed my eyes.

"Food," He replied curtly.

I opened my eyes to glare at him only to see the most beautiful smile ever. He looked at me with so much love that I couldn't help the blush that formed on my already rosy cheeks.

He laughed but continued his work, and looked away from me.

"But seriously, what are you making? It smells amazing." I told him sliding my arms around his sweater covered waist. He was wearing a sweater I bought him the following Christmas after my dad left. It was red, green, and black, with reindeer all over. It was adorable, but even more so when he wore it.

"Turkey, pumpkin pie, and green beans. Aphmau and the others got the other stuff covered." He replied stepping away from the stove, with my arms still attached.

He spun around in my grasp to face towards me and wrapped his own arms around me aswell.

"You got a little-" he started wiping my nose. Instead of getting something off, he wiped pumpkin mush on my nose, it sliding down to my lips.

"Ew! Gross." I whined wiping the mush off with my sleeve as he threw his head back with a deep laugh.

"Not funny." I pouted sqeezing him closer, shoving my embarrassed face into his chest. He tugged me closer in response and rubbed my back in soothing motions, "oh come on. It was a little funny." He said, still trying to contain his laughs.

"No it wasn't." I grumbled into his chest, although I'm sure it sounded only like gibberish with my face pressed against him.

"Totally funny." I pulled away from him a little to see his wide grin, his eyes sparkled with amusement and his cheeks a bit rosey from the cold aswell.

I smiled, his becoming contagious, and sighed, "Okay. Maybe a little."

He laughed once more and nuzzled his nose against mine, "I love you so much, you know that?" He said lovingly, his eyes and smile shifted from amusement, to pure adoration.

My heart warmed at the sight and my smiled softened a bit aswell. "I do, you show me everyday. And I hope you know I love you too mister." Poking his chest i couldn't help the giggle that fell past my lips.

"Of course." He whispered, his face inching closer ever so slightly. His eyes flickering from my lips, back up to my eyes.

My heart fluttered and I slid my hands across his chest, up his shoulders, and around his neck, finally reaching its destination.

He leaned in closer, causing my eyes to slowly shut. His breath fanned my face before he finally pressed his lips to mine, making my heart explode.

This wasnt our first kiss by any means, but it still had the same effect. Our love never ceased, never faltered, and never ended.

Yeah, my life was hard, but I had him. My life will never be perfect, or without any mountains, but whats the fun in that? If I always lived in fear, then I may never reach my full potential, and never fully love the man who loved me.

I had let go of the past to live in the present. Yes, my father was still out there, but I trusted the people around me to always have my back, to never leave me, and to protect me.

And not only would I always come back to Gene no matter what, he would always come back to me.

Because, love isn't something you can throw away. Love isn't something you can ignore. Love isn't something based on lies, and love is definitely not hurt. Love, is a safe place, a place to be yourself. And lord, if I wasn't myself around Gene.

He was my light in the dark, and still is. We have eachother, and that will always be enough, and more.

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Well, that's it yall.

I almost want to cry 😢 😭  but I just needed to finish this book. I had more plans for it but I just didn't like they way I wrote this and kinda gave up. I didn't want to discontinue this book because I now how it feels to be on the other end 😂

Anyways, let me know what you think, I always love your comments.

If your interested i do have more books, fanfics, and oneshots!

I will miss this book, but I think it was finally time to let it come to an end. Thank you so much for coming on this journey with me and I will always appreciate the support and love I received on this story. I also want to thank a friend who helped me alot with not only this book, but alot others, she knows who she is 😉
I miss you btw 😂

Thank you so much everyone, I can't wait for the next adventure  with you all!

Once again, thank you for reading, for the last time. Have a nice day/night lovelies!

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