CHAPTER SONG: Treacherous by Taylor Swift
The Next Morning – January 1, 2014
Gabby Dawson's Condo, Westwood
Laying down on her boss' chest shortly after waking up this morning, Gabby smiled as she remembered everything that happened last night. Her boss coming over to her place. Him kissing her. Him running his hands all over her body. And even better, them making love to each other. To say that Gabby has been waiting for a long time for this to happen is an understatement. Each and every day since she first met Matt, she has been wanting to tell him that she is madly in love with him. But she has always had an excuse NOT to tell him. First, it was that he's her boss; then, it was the fact that he was engaged to another woman. After she died, she reverted to the fact that he's her boss and he was grieving. She just could never get her timing right. But now that he's here, she's happy. She's happy that they are in bed.
She just hopes that he doesn't feel like this is a mistake. That he shouldn't have done this. Because in her mind, this just feels right. She's supposed to be in his arms; and they're supposed to be here, in her bed. They are supposed to be together right now. And it just feels amazing. The way he's holding her in his arms. The way he's running his fingers up and down her back. The way he's making her feel right now. It's perfect. Heck, the way he made her feel last night...it was magical. She's never had sex that was THAT passionate. It was as if their bodies just fit together like a puzzle. Heck, they still fit together like puzzle pieces as she lays down on his chest with her arms wrapped around him. And the way his arm is just draped around her back. Oh, now that is comfortable. That's just want she wants to feel now.
She just doesn't want to wake Matt up. She doesn't want to make him leave (in case he does think this was a mistake). She wants to keep him here as long as she can. She wants to prolong whatever this is. She doesn't know what it's going to be yet. Is it just going to be a one-night stand? Or is it going to be something more? Is she going to have to leave the job she loves? That's when she heard someone at the door. Opening it, her best friend walked into the room. "Sorry Gabby, I know it's early. But I need a to…" Starting to wake up, Matt was confused. "Hu…" Shay then turned to look at Gabby to see that she was in bed with her boss. She then stared. "Oh…" Gabby then took a breath. "Shay, I will get you a towel. Just give me a minute." Shay then went to walk away, all embarrassed that she walked in on Gabby.
Rolling off her boss' chest, Gabby was all embarrassed. "I'm so sorry about her." Gabby then went to go grab her robe and took a breath. "And sorry about this. This was…" That's when Matt went to look at her from the bed. "Amazing." Gabby then turned to look at her boss, very nervous right now. "You were amazing last night Gabby, I mean that." Gabby blushed, smiling when she heard Matt say that last night was amazing. "Listen, how about this? Go give your friend…" Gabby then went to correct Matt. "Her name is Shay. She works for your company. Uhm, she's a paramedicine professor at CFRA Los Angeles. The downtown campus." Matt agreed with Gabby. "Whatever. Uhm, I am still waking up." Gabby agreed with her boss, smiling at him. "How about you put your boxers on? Want some coffee in bed today?"
Matt agreed with Gabby when she asked him if he'd like some coffee in bed. "I'd like that. Let me guess, you don't want to share the body you enjoyed last night with your best friend? Want to keep it all to yourself? Claim your stake on me before anybody else can?" Gabby laughed when Matt said that. "Not that it matters, but she doesn't want to have to sex with you." Matt looked at Gabby when she said that before smirking. "I mean, money does make…" Gabby went to spell it out for him. "She plays for the other team." Matt then realized something. Her best friend is Elizabeth Shay, his best friend's friend. "Oh shit." Gabby then looked at Matt. "What?" Matt then yelled. "Elizabeth Shay, do not tell…" Matt then heard his phone ding. "Of course. Of course she already did that." Gabby was confused.
"Did what?" Matt just laughed as he went to grab his phone. "She already texted me best friend."
Kelly: 'You slept with your PA last night! Was she good?'
Matt then groaned as he looked at Gabby. "Tell your best friend that I am not happy that she told Kelly that we were in bed together." Gabby then looked at him. "Kelly being…Mr. Severide? Your best friend?" Matt nodded. "Yes." Gabby just shook her head when Matt said that. "I promise sir, I am…" Matt then corrected her. "Gabby, I'm naked in your bed. I think we're past sir." Gabby laughed when Matt said that, nodding as she walked away to go give her friend some towels. Meanwhile, Matt went to text his friends when he saw that he got another text from his other best friend, Andrew Darden.
Andy: 'Finally moving on I see! Congrats man! Was she good?'
Matt just groaned. "Gabby, I need to make a call to my best friends to tell them to stop this before it gets out to the company." Gabby looked at Matt when he said that. "Wait, do you not want the company to know that you and I…" Matt looked at her. "Gabby…" Gabby then went to walk away, mad. Meanwhile, Matt then went to yell. "Gabby! I need to explain." Throwing a towel away to Matt, she went to walk away to the washroom that she has attached her room. Afterwards, she closed the door and left it ajar. However, she didn't close it. So, Matt decided to get up so that he could talk to her. But first, he decided to give her a few minutes. He knew that he screwed up with what he said. Now, he hopes that he can fix that. He didn't mean what he was saying. He needs to just explain that to her.
After giving Gabby a few minutes alone in the shower, Matt took a breath as he went to go join her due to the fact that he wants…and needs to talk to her. He needs to explain things to her. He just hopes that she's okay with him joining her in the shower. Plus, him joining her in the shower means that she's going to be pinned between him and a wall. She won't be able to leave him even if he tried. That means that he can explain himself to her. She has to understand that he wants to protect her. Does she really want to be the cliché personal assistant who gets in bed with her rich boss the minute she gets a chance? Does she really want that for her reputation? He doesn't want that for her, and they aren't even dating. Heck, he doesn't even know what their relationship status is. He just doesn't want to hurt her right now.
Staring at her nice body in the shower, Matt smiled as she is really beautiful. Damn, she really is sexy, and he just wants to hold her in his arms to explain himself to her. Going to take off his towel this morning, Matt went to hang it up next to hers before looking at her in the shower. He then went to open the shower stall. Turning to look at her boss after hearing the door open, Gabby got nervous. "Mr. Casey, this is not…" Matt shook his head. "It's Matt right now Gabby. Please, I want to explain. Let me in, let me hold you and admire you." Gabby then looked Matt up and down, nodding. While she was nervous, she also felt safe with Matt. She has always felt safe with Matt. And she really likes that feeling. And he likes that he makes her feel safe. That's exactly how she should feel when they are together.
Stepping into the shower with Gabby, Matt put his hand out for her to grab; this being his way to tell her that it's okay. That she can get close to him, that she can let him in, and she can let him hold her like he did last night. Matt then stepped close to the beautiful woman he can see himself sharing a future with. Wrapping her arms around Matt, she stepped close to him and then wrapped her arms around him. She was still scared, and that was always the case. I mean, he is a beautiful man. And he is also her boss. But something was just letting her easy while he held her close. He was making her feel safe and she really liked this feeling that she was having with Matt. It was perfect and she's just really happy to be here with Matt right now. And she's at home, so that makes it easy. Not sure if she'd feel the same if they were at his place. His big home. But they should go there sometime. That might be fun. Big home.
But back to what's happening in the present. Stepping close to Gabby in the shower, Matt looked down at her as she was shorter than him. Meanwhile, Gabby put her hands on Matt's chest. Moving his hand to Gabby's neck, Matt smiled as he pushed her head up so that they were staring into each other's eyes. He then bent down and proceeded to take things nice and slow with the woman he craves right now. Taking things slow with Matt, Gabby smiled as he is just very handsome, and she is so happy that he's there right now. Matt then moved his arms around her as a way to make her feel safe in his arms. At the end of the day, that was how Matt wanted to make her feel. He wants to make her feel safe in his arms. He wants her to feel welcome to be in his arms. And he thinks that she already feels that way.
"You want to just stand here to wake up? Or do you want me to wash you?" Gabby smiled as Matt asked her if she wants him to wash her. "I like that idea. But after, I am going to get out first. That way, I can sneak out and get some coffee for us. I want to sit in bed as we wake up. We were up pretty late last night after all." Matt agreed with Gabby when she told him that. He then went to grab some soap, smiling as he proceeded to run his hands around her body. Meanwhile, Gabby put her hands on Matt's chest and looked up at him. Moving his hands to her butt, Matt smiled as he looked down at her and then bent down to kiss her softly. Putting his hand on her neck, Matt took things nice and slow with the woman he truly believes is the love of his life. The woman he can see himself sharing a life with.
No, that he will share a life with. He's determined that's going to be the case. He is going to share a life with Gabby. That's just what's going to happen. He can already see that's going to be the case. And he likes the idea of sharing a life with Gabby. It's going to be great. Just the two of them in the future.
Once Matt and Gabby have finished in the shower, Matt smiled as he found himself sitting in bed wearing his boxers while waiting for Gabby to come back from getting them some coffee. But before she could make her way back, it seemed that his best friend wanted to talk to him (again). God, Shay.
Going to answer Kelly's call this morning, Matt took a breath as he put his phone up to his ear. "Make this fast, I promised no business on New Year's Day." Kelly laughed when he heard Matt say that. "Have fun last night Matt?" Matt groaned. "Seriously, a man tries to move on, and it's everybody's business? I mean really Severide, this isn't even your business yet. If this progresses to something serious, then it becomes your business. I am not even sure where this is going yet." Severide laughed. "Oh shut up Matt. And I am talking to you as your best friend right now. Just admit it. You have always wanted her. Even when you were with Hallie, you wanted to be with her. Just man up and be with the woman you have always wanted to be with. And forget about the fact that she's your PA. She is the woman you love."
Matt laughed when Kelly told him that, thinking about what Andy already texted him this morning. "Andy texted me the same thing. He was happy that I was finally putting myself back out there in the dating game. It's been a while, but it feels good so far." Kelly agreed with Matt, who is basically a brother to him. "I heard the same from Andy. You do realize that he texted me too? We've been worried about you Matt. You haven't been yourself for a few months. But you already sound like you are back to yourself." Matt agreed with Kelly when he said that. "Well, loosing your fiancé months before you get married can do that to you Kelly. I mean, you can somewhat relate considering what happened between you and Renee (Whaley)." Kelly laughed when Matt told him that. "God, her brother hated me for a while." Matt agreed. "Yeah, that was until you finally told him that she cheated on you. Isn't that right?"
Kelly agreed with Matt (again). "Yeah, that was a hard time in my life. I mean, what woman cheats on me? But I think we're good now. I am past it and I've moved on." Matt laughed. "Yeah, to another Renee." Kelly agreed with his friend when he said that. "Yeah. Speaking of which." Matt shook his head when he said that. "Of course, you're in bed with your new Renee. (Renee Royce) Sorry man." Kelly then went to tell his friend to stop. "Matt, stop. Don't apologize for needing to talk to me. Remember, I know that you've had a hard past 6 months. Just hearing the joy in your voice makes me happy. Remember that I'm always here for you. And I will give her a stern talking to if she hurts you." Matt laughed when Kelly said that. "Yeah, I think it'll be the other way when it comes to that from her brother."
Kelly was confused when Matt said that. "You already know her brother?" Matt laughed. "We both do. Gabby Dawson is…" Kelly then realized that. "Antonio Dawson's lil' sister. Shit, you slept with your Vice-President and COO of Casey Police Training's little sister!" Matt agreed with him when he said that. "Yeah. Just don't tell him. That's our job." Kelly agreed with his friend. "Got it boss. I promise. Now, I'm going to let you go so that you can enjoy some more time with her." Matt agreed. "Have a good day. Happy New Year and rest today. Remember, don't tell him." Kelly agreed, hanging up. Hanging up as well, Matt looked up to see Gabby walking in carrying some coffee for the both of them. "Who were you talking to?" Matt smiled. "Kelly." Gabby agreed with Matt when he said that, walking over to him.
She then gave Matt his coffee before smiling. "Mind if I join you?" Matt shook his head. "No, come get in bed with me. We can sit together and relax. I mean, this is your bed after all." Gabby nodded, agreeing with her new man when he told her that. God, he is just amazing and she is so glad that this is how they are spending some time with each other right now. He is an amazing man, and she is really happy to be with him right now. Putting his coffee up, Matt smiled as he proposed a toast with Gabby. "To a happy new year." Gabby agreed, adding on to her boss. "To a happy and productive new year." Matt nodded, smiling at Gabby as they both proceeded to start drinking their coffees together this morning. And to say that he enjoyed it was an understatement. Gabby makes great coffee.
After sharing some coffee (and breakfast in bed) together, Matt and Gabby both smiled as they found themselves laying down close to each other in bed. Slipping close to Matt, Gabby smiled as she felt him put his hand on her hip. She then tugged the covers up on top of the both of them, smiling as she moved closer to Matt in bed. Looking at Gabby this morning, Matt put his hand out, offering her the opportunity to hold his hand this morning. Once he did that, Gabby took the chance and smiled as she rubbed his hand. "So, you sleep good last night?" Matt nodded, agreeing with Gabby before stroking her hand. "Yeah, I did. I have to say that it felt nice waking up with somebody else in bed with me though. It's been lonely waking up alone." Gabby agreed with Matt when he said that.
"Remind me how long you guys were together?" Matt smiled. "I think it was going on 6 or 7 years. I forget." Gabby agreed with Matt when he said that. She then moved her hand to his chest while getting even closer to him. "Sorry, I have wanted this for a while." Matt nodded, agreeing with Gabby as he held her close to him. "Honestly, I think I have too. I just haven't been able to admit that to myself." Gabby agreed with Matt when he told her that. She then smiled as she looked at him. "So, what do you think of how us employees live? You know…in small housing with a little queen size bed." Matt shook his head. "I sleep in a king bed at home." Gabby agreed with Matt when he said that. "That's when I sleep in bed at least. It's just been weird. I actually just came around to taking all of her clothes out." Gabby agreed.
"Sorry about talking about this. I said I was over this but…" Gabby shook her head before intertwining their fingers, wanting to reassure the man who was sitting in front of her right now that it's okay. "It's ok Matt. I mean it when I say that, you can talk to me about Hallie. I don't mind. I'm here for you." Matt took a breath as he moved to roll over onto his back. Getting close to Matt, Gabby decided to lay down on his chest. And lucky for her, that was exactly what Matt wanted to her to do. In fact, he is very comfortable over the fact that she just laid down on his chest. She then wrapped her arms around him, smiling as he did the same. He then turned his head and kissed the top of her head. "I have to say, this is different. That way I feel about you. Our engagement, it was a toxic one. She was very controlling."
Gabby snicked a bit when Matt said that. "You don't say." Matt was shocked when he heard Gabby say that. "You knew?" Gabby nodded as she cuddled up to Matt, stroking his chest. "Remember, I'm your PA. I'm the one who helped with booking and cancelling some of the wedding prep appointments. Honestly, I stopped booking them like 2 years ago." Matt laughed when Gabby said that. "So that's why I wasn't charged the cancellation fee." Gabby agreed with Matt when he told her that, stroking his side. Meanwhile, she took a breath. "Matt, where does this leave us? This time right now. Is this time where we are going to just go our separate ways? Or are we going to try. I just want to know what to expect. I think that's something that we owe to each other. We deserve to know what comes next for us."
Putting his hand on Gabby's hand, Matt stroked it with his thumb before turning his head and kissing the side of her head. "Honestly, I think I really want to try this. I want to see where this leads us. I haven't felt this way in a long time Gabby. And I am not one to just jump into things. I mean yeah, I jumped into your bed last night. But it just felt different. It felt safe and like it was supposed to happen." Gabby agreed with Matt when he told her that, smiling as she laid her head down on his chest once again. "I like the sound of that honestly." Matt smirked, agreeing with Gabby as they both held each other close. And honestly, he was quite comfortable too. "However, I have to say this. We are staying at my place tonight. Sorry, but I need my memory foam mattress back." Gabby laughed and agreed with Matt.
"Oh boy, I am going to learn a bunch of rich people problems aren't I?" Matt agreed with Gabby when she said that, looking down at the woman he's crazy for. "Well, that comes with the territory." Gabby was confused when Matt said that. "The territory?" Matt smiled. "The territory of dating a rich man." Gabby was shocked. "Dating?" Matt looked at Gabby, nodding.
Gabby's POV:
When I heard Matt mention that he wants to start dating me, I was a bit nervous when he said that. I mean, this is a huge step that he is thinking of taking with me. Does he really mean this. I just don't want to go too fast. Yet at the same time, this does feel right. Him wanting to be with me. It just feels right and easy. "I just don't want to take this too fast." Matt laughed and agreed with me when I told him that. He then kissed my forehead softly. "We are going to be living together, so that is one place that we are going to have to agree you need to give up on not going fast." I agreed with Matt when he told me that, well aware that was going to be the case. "I think I can live with that." Matt smiled and agreed with me, running his fingers through my hair before bending down to kiss my forehead softly.
God, I am just so comfortable in his arms, and I'm glad that he wants to be with me. I really think that I should say yes. I mean, he is an amazing man. And if he wants to be with me, then I would be crazy to not say yes to this. "Yes." Matt looked down at me, smiling when I said that. "Then hello girlfriend and new roommate." I smiled and agreed with Matt when he told me that, slipping up his chest to bend down and kiss him his morning. Putting his hand on my neck, Matt smiled as we took things nice and slow with each other. God, he is such a hunk. And even better, he's my hunk.