A\N: I'm so sorry for the long delay in this chapter, Milady had this story written and sent to me a few weeks ago but I didn't have any time to post it. I've been really busy at work and in real life I'm dealing with some major personal problems right now. I hope you all like this chapter. I'm not sure when I'll be able to write and post the next chapter but I'll try my best to do both soon.

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Chapter 14

Gabby arrived at the swimming pool where Matt had invited her to come to. He was having a party thrown for him and his sponsors here today and she walked inside, a bit nervous. It was the pool he usually trained. She was glad when she saw Bobby, his trainer.

''Hey, guess I am at the right place.''

''Yeah, come with me. He is was worried you were going to be late.'' Bobby laughed. He brought her to a locker room where she could leave her back. As she was going to stay with him tonight, she had a bag with some stuff with her.

She straightened her dress a bit. Even though she was not sure what she had to do clothing wise, she had tried to look really nice for him.

Finally he door opened and he came walking into the locker room.

''Hey, you look amazing.'' He said as he kissed her.

''You don't look so shabby yourself.'' She smiled. With the jeans and the white shirt, he looked really handsome.

''Uncle Matt!''

Gabby turned around and saw a young girl running his way.

''Hey, Violet!'' Matt said, lifting her up. She was hugging him closely, kissing him on his cheek. Another woman came walking closer and she figured that that was his sister. They did look alike a bit.

''Hi, I am Christie.''

''Gabby.'' Gabby smiled as she shook her hand.

''Alright Violet, time to let go of your uncle and introduce yourself to Gabby.'' Christie told her daughter then and Violet let go of Matt, Matt putting her down on the ground. Violet walked to Gabby then, introducing herself.

Bobby walked towards them as well that it was time for Matt to get on stage soon and she kissed him.

''Gonna stand front row.'' She smiled.

''Yeah, I will see you later when the reception starts.'' He said as he kissed her and she walked away with Violet and Christie then. Violet looked at her a bit weird and Gabby felt a bit uneasy.

They sat down by the first table near the stage they had built here that was reserved for them and Gabby sat beside Violet now.

''So how old are you?''

''Four!'' Violet told her, turning away then, back to her mom.

Finally Matt came on stage with his medals and Gabby clapped. It was so great to see how proud he was to be here, waving a bit and even though he looked a bit uneasy at first, he had the right to be proud.

Bobby came on stage as well and together they thanked his sponsors, as well as everybody that supported him before and throughout the games and promised to do his best at the next competitions. After that got of stage and talked with some of his sponsors. Gabby stood chatting with Bobby and Christie as everybody was just having drinks and catching up. She wanted to walk to Matt but knew he was busy.

After a while he did walk her way, giving her another glass of Champagne.

''Are you okay?''

''Yeah, yeah. It is great to see so many people supporting you.'' She smiled.

''Come on, I want to introduce you to some people.'' He smiled, taking her along. Later that night they also had dinner at the pool and everybody got ready to go home. It had been a good party and Gabby had been glad to spend it with him. He had deserved after all his hard work.

Gabby and Matt stood with Violet and Christie with most people gone.

''Alright, Violet, time for us to go.'' Christie said then and she hugged Matt.

''Was great to see you Violet.'' Matt said as he hugged her.

''Bye Gabby, it was great to meet you.'' Christie said as she shook Gabby's hand, kissing her brother on his cheek then.

Violet looked at Gabby for a second, looking a bit weird at her and walking with her mom then.

''Did I do something wrong to Violet?'' Gabby asked concerned.

''Oh, that was not you. I told Violet I met a girl in Australia and she got a bit jealous.'' Matt chuckled, Gabby sighing relieved as it was not really her.

''She will come around.''

''I am sure she will.'' Gabby nodded then, just glad that it was something as silly as this. Together they got in the taxi to bring them to his apartment. It was the first time she was going there and she was a bit nervous, not sure what to expect. The past few days they both had been very busy and after the time he had come by the restaurant, he had come to see her at her apartment, but she had not seen where he lived yet.

They got to an old warehouse style building and got up the stairs to the third floor. He opened the door and she walked inside. It was not a big apartment, but she figured since he lived alone and way traveling a lot for competition, it was perfect for him.

''it is not a lot, but you know, it is mine.'' He said as he switched the light on. It wasn't big, but it was cozy.

''So uh…the bathroom is around the corner there if you want to change into something more comfortable.'' He said as he pointed at a wall. ''I mean you like great but I can't imagine it is that comfortable.''

She chuckled a bit as he was starting to blush, suddenly had no idea how to deal with her being at his apartment.

''Thanks.'' Gabby smiled, kissing him on his cheek as she walked that way. She got changed into some lounge wear and walked back to the living room. Matt had gotten changed into sweatpants and a t-shirt as well.

''Would you like a glass of wine?'' He offered then and she nodded.

''I mean we could watch a movie if you like.'' He said as he walked to the open kitchen, that was close to the lounge area.

''Yeah, sounds good.'' She smiled as she walked to the couch and sat down. Soon he joined her with two glasses of wine and sat down beside her.

She could see that he was nervous and curiosity won.

''Why are you so nervous?''

''Well, you are really beautiful and sweet, and I love you so much, and I don't want to mess this up.'' He admitted.

She couldn't help but laugh as it was very cute to see him like this.

''Well I really love you too, so there is no way you can mess this up.'' She smiled then. ''You know, I don't really want to watch a movie.''

He nodded and pulled her against him then and she laid against him.

''I hope you didn't mind the party today. I mean, it's not so much of a party but I am grateful to my sponsors, so it seems like a fair thing to do.''

''I enjoyed myself, Christie and Violet great too.'' She said. ''It's a shame I couldn't meet your parents.''

Matt nearly spat out his wine, shocked for a second. But then he also realized he had never told her about his parents.

''My parents…uhm…my dad is dead and I am not in any contact with my mom.''

''Oh. I am so sorry!'' Gabby said then. She remembered he had said that Violet and Christie were the only family he had but she had no thought about it.

''It's okay, I just don't really want to talk about it, if that is okay.'' He said and she nodded, kissing him.

''I am sorry for bringing it up.''

''Don't worry, I just don't want our night together to be ruined by it.''

She laid against him again.

Just laying together was so nice already. Now that they had way less time together, it was nice to spend time together.

TBC

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