Ready for date #2? :) No Adam in this chapter even though I love that so many of you get frustrated with him wrecking things, but that's what big brothers do! I've been working on this story, trying to brainstorm some new ideas...biggest problem is I have the ideas, but when it's time to write them it's been frustrating...it's coming along though, I refuse to give up on a story, especially this one because so many of you love it :) Keep reading, reviewing and adding...as always please enjoy! :)
Adam kept Gabby out later then promised so when she came running in the house at 2:15, she noticed Punk was ready to go.
"I'm so sorry, we lost track of time and then Adam wouldn't shut up. Give me 15 minutes and I promise I'll be ready to go."
"Why do you need 15 minutes, you look ready to me."
"Are you kidding me? I'm a hot mess, I don't even have any make-up on. There's no way I'm going to the cubs game and meeting your friends like this."
"Well I happen to think you look beautiful just the way you are, but as a guy I apparently don't know anything." Gabby pushed her tongue into her cheek trying to hide the smile that she could feel wanting to appear on her face.
"Okay fine, you win. I'll just change my shirt and we can go." Gabby ran up the stairs to her room and removed the bigger cubs shirt replacing it with a form fitting one. Removing her hair from the ponytail, she ran a brush through it until she was content. Taking a final glimpse in the mirror, she hurried downstairs; grabbing her hoodie and purse she noticed Punk staring at her. Gabby looked at herself wondering what he could possibly be staring at, she didn't look that cute. "Is there something wrong? Like something on my shirt, is my hair sticking up?"
Punk just shook his head a smirk growing on his lips. "No everything is fine, better then fine. Just when I think you couldn't possibly look more beautiful you surprise me." Gabby smiled as he leaned in and kissed her cheek. Punk opened the door, but Gabby stayed put a smirk planted on her lips. "Gab, you okay?"
"Yeah I'm fine; I just haven't figured it out yet."
"Figured what out?"
"How you're still single."
"Ahh, I'm not quite sure what you mean."
"Do you know how rare it is that a guy goes out of his way to impress a woman? It's incredibly rare in today's day in age. You're like freaking Casanova saying and doing all the right things, how are you still available?" Punk just laughed adjusting his vintage Cubs hat.
"Well first off I don't see myself as single because I'm with you and I've always been this way; there are not a lot of women who appreciate it though. Also, I'll admit, I can be an asshole; I'm sure in a month or two you'll understand why I'm not tied down."
"Hmm…interesting, well I like to hold onto a good thing when I find it, so don't think you're going anywhere any time soon." Gabby smiled as she pressed a teasing kiss to his lips. As Punk went to pull her closer, Gabby broke the kiss and started out the door. "Come on, the Cubbies are waiting!" Punk groaned to himself as he watched her walk towards the car swaying her hips more the usual, something he swore she did on purpose.
"Are you serious? How could he call that a ball, clearly he wouldn't know where the strike zone is even if it hit him in the face!" Gabby ranted complaining about the umpires call getting a laugh from Colt and Punk. Punk didn't take Adam seriously when he said she was passionate about baseball, but she was quite the spitfire and he found it to be a turn on. Most women that he dated tolerated baseball, but none of them ever wanted to go to a game with him. On the chance that he would sweet talk one of them, he spent the entire time explaining the game, which he didn't mind, but it would irritate him when they didn't pay attention instead spending nine innings texting and asking if the game was over yet. Gabby was nothing like them and to say he loved it was an understatement.
At the end of the fifth inning, the Cubs were trailing 6-4. Gabby let out a sigh thinking now was the perfect time for some cracker jacks.
"I'm going to grab a snack; I can't watch them lose to the Pirates without eating something! Do you guys want anything?"
"You stay, I'll go. What did you have in mind?" Punk moved to get up from his seat, but Gabby pulled him back down.
"That's sweet, but you'll get mauled when fans see you. Just stay here with Colt; I'll be back in a few minutes."
"Okay if you insist, grab me a water please."
"Make that two!" Gabby gave a thumbs up to Colt as she walked up the steps towards the concession area. Once Colt noticed she was out of site, he nudged Punk getting his attention. "So Gabby is way different then what I thought she would be."
"Is that a good thing or a bad thing?"
"It's all good, she's really cool. Most of the girls you dated didn't like to hang with us or couldn't hang with us because they didn't get our sense of humor. She's amazing, way different then Adam made her out to be."
"I will agree with that. Adam always talked about her being shy and timid, very rarely going outside of the box and I've found her to be the complete opposite, which is probably why I caved and just admitted I liked her. It is pretty awesome that I can hang out with you and my girlfriend and not have to worry about the two of you fighting or one of you feeling left out. She's like one of the guys, but still knows how to act like a lady."
"So then this relationship is going somewhere?"
"Colt we've been on two dates, we're still getting to know each other. Granted do I want things to work out, yes, but just because you want something to work doesn't mean it will. We have a lot of obstacles to overcome with my traveling schedule and her work schedule, then there's the dreaded idea that if in a few months this still works, we have to tell Adam. I am not looking forward to that at all."
"What is his problem with it? Gabby is a big girl, she can make her own decisions."
"I agree with everything you just said, but if I put myself in this situation and you were dating Shaleine, it would not go over well with me. He's very protective and rightfully so, she's his only sister and he practically raised her once their dad left. I already know nothing good is going to come of the reveal, but right now I'm not worried about it. I just want to take things slow and see where they go. I like Gabby, a lot, and I'm going to attempt not to screw this one up."