Chapter 14
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"I know, but sometimes friends kiss each other too."
She stared at him and could say no more.
He was leaning slowly and before he kiss her lips, she already had closed her eyes. He gave a small smile and kissed her.
She kissed him back.
They started with slow and short kisses.
Matt pulled her gently around the waist.
Gabby put her arms on his shoulders, then rested her hands on his neck, running her fingers through his hair. It worked as a signal to both and the kisses turned longer and Matt held her lips for a few seconds.
Shay didn't believe what she was seeing and gave a nudge in Severide when he passed her.
"It seems that they won't need my help" she said laughing.
"It's about time, right?" Severide said taking another sip of his drink.
"I don't want to mess this moment, but I know that they will begin to draw the attention of other people" said Shay.
"They're adults, they know what they are doing" replied Severide.
"Do you think? I'm going there."
"Casey, Gabby" she said softly.
They seemed distant of there.
Casey's hands caressing Gabby's back. Their faces were glued and breathing heavy.
"Guys" Shay spoke louder. Gabby stopped kissing him and put her hands on her lips.
"Sorry, I didn't mean to interrupt, but people will, you know..."
"Thank you, Shay" Casey said without turning around.
"Shay, can you leave me at home?" Gabby asked
"I can do that, I have to go because I have to get Anna. I didn't drink just because of that."
Gabby just nodded.
"I'll get my purse."
"I'm going with you," said Shay. She was curious to know how it all began.
After 10 minutes they returned. Gabby and Casey said goodbye to everyone, Hermann and Cindy decided it was time to go too.
The way to the car was made in silence. Matt opened the door for her, then went to the side of the driver.
"You still remember my address?" Gabby asked.
"Never forget" he said.
He started the car and drove out.
Gabby stared out the window. Matt from time to time looked at her.
When they stopped at a red light, he took her hand and they intertwined fingers.
She turned to him. He kissed her hand.
In 20 minutes they arrived at the Gabby's address.
"Matt, listen..."
"I know... nothing changed and we're just friends."
Matt had no right to demand anything from her.
"Thanks for the ride."
"Good night, Gabby."
He waited until she entered the building.
He felt that had something more that prevented Gabby to surrender to what she was feeling from him. Maybe the story of working together were only a part of something much bigger.
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Dawson's Bakery
Gabby was having breakfast with her parents in the family bakery.
"Good morning!" Gabby said to her mother.
"Good morning my dear!"
She greeted her father, Laura, Antonio and nephews. Then sat next to her mother.
"Tell me about it."
"About what mom?" Gabby said.
"You know ..." but Gabby didn't understand.
"The party, Gabby. He was there? You finally kissed?"
"Mom! Please ..." Maria was staring at her.
Gabby saw that wasn't going to get out of this embarrassing situation.
"Yes, we kissed, but it won't happen again."
"Why not?"
"Because we're friends and especially co-workers."
"I know... When are you doing dinner at your house?"
"How about Wednesday?"
"I think it's great. What are you going to prepare?"
"I want to make a recipe that is in Grandma's book."
"I can help you if you want."
"I want it."
Antonio had to go the kitchen and his mother followed him.
"Antonio, I need your help."
"What's up?"
"I want to know Matt."
Antonio was confused.
"I'm leaving in few days and before going I need to make sure that he is a good guy to Gabby. I think she likes him and I don't want to see her suffer."
"Mom, I don't think it's a good idea, Gabby won't like to see you meddling in her life."
"Antonio, Gabby will make dinner on Wednesday, so just do what I will say to you."
"Okay, Mom."
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Matt's house
"What about going to the park this afternoon?"
"I would love it. Can I call Violet?"
"Of course, I'll make a call to your aunt. Now breakfast."
The bell rang.
"Who can be at this hour?" Anna asked.
"I have an idea" he said smiling.
"Uncle Sev and aunt Shay?" she asked excitedly.
"Stay here."
"Where is my favorite goddaughter?"
"Shay, I miss you!" Anna said after hug Shay.
"And where's my hug?"
Anna hugged Severide too.
"Sit down and be comfortable."
After talking a bit and end her breakfast, Anna went to the backyard to play.
"So, will you tell us? Or will we have to take it away from you?"
"There's nothing to tell," Casey said putting the juice container in the refrigerator.
"So, that kiss was nothing?" Severide asked.
"That kiss was everything but..." said Casey.
"But what?" Shay said.
"We are just friends. That's what she wants and I will respect."
"Look guys, you are weird."
"Shay, that kiss had to happen if not we would be crazy, you know?"
"Of course, the tension between you is perceived by far" Shay laughed.
He threw the cloth to wipe dishes in her.
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Battalion 51
"Hi, excuse me. Where can I find Matthew Casey?"
"Who do you want?"
"Sophia Halls, his girlfriend."
"Lieutenant Casey, your girlfriend Sophia Halls is out there and she wants to talk to you" said Connie in the common room when everyone was having lunch.
Casey was in shock. They no longer on speaking terms since the incident in the restaurant. He had no idea what she wanted and why she said that was his girlfriend.
"Thank you, Connie."
Before getting up he looked at Gabby who quickly looked away.
"It's just a misunderstanding, Gabby. They finished a while" Shay said, trying to reassure her.
Gabby said nothing and continued eating.
Casey was quite angry with Sophia.
"What are you doing here? Why did you say that you are my girlfriend?"
"Hi to you too, Matt."
"You never came to my work, why are you here?"
"I brought your CDs that you had lent me and said I was your girlfriend because I thought it would be easier to talk to you." She spent a bag for him.
"You should have called me before."
"If I had maybe you didn't want to meet me, so..."
"Is that all? I was having lunch before you arrive."
"That's it. It was good to see you."
Casey didn't say anything and she left.
Gabby spent the rest of the day keeping busy and away from him.
Few hours later...
"Loved this movie, Julia Roberts is a great actress" Shay said before giving a long yawn. "I will lie down, I'm sleepy, are you coming?"
It was midnight and everyone had gone to bed.
"I'll stay a little longer here, I'm still sleepless" said Gabby.
"Okay, good night!"
Gabby was changing channels trying to find something interesting to see.
"Not sleepy?"
"Damnit, Casey, don't scare me like that!" she said putting her hand over her chest.
"Sorry" he smiled.
"Don't do that ever again."
"Okay." He sat on the couch next to her.
They stayed quiet until: "She's not my girlfriend, she was, but no more, I swear."
"You don't need to explain it to me."
"Why? Because you know that my heart is yours?"
"Casey ..."
"What?"
"Don't make things more difficult."
They were silence again.
And again Casey took the initiative.
He looked at her and said, "We're friends."
"We are" she said looking at him. Then she realized what he was thinking: "I won't do it" and she got up to leave.
Then he rose and they were facing each other. He approached, he was just a few centimeters from her.
"I do then," he said.
Gabby wanted to say something but couldn't.
He put his hands on her cheek.
She'd be disappointed with herself later but she didn't resist and kissed him before he could do.
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