Gabby's POV
Shay and I returned back from our call and I headed towards the kitchen to get a snack since I was hungry as I stepped into the common room I froze Antonio was still here and he was talking to Matt. A million things were running through my head "was he telling Matt to stay away" "did he threaten him" I casually make my way over "whats up guys?" I asked them.
"Nothing" they replied Antonio looked at his watch I should get going it's getting late he got up "it was nice meeting you Casey" Antonio tells Matt shaking his hand
"You as well" said Matt returning the handshake.
Antonio then walks up to me and gives me a hug "he's a great guy" he whispers in my ear and I can't help but smile
"I know" I tell him once we break apart. Antonio playfully rolls his eyes
"bye sis" he says before heading out.
I take a seat next to Matt "so you and my brother?" I say casually
"Yeah he's pretty cool." Said Matt
"Yeah sometimes" I smile at him.
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I'm racing around my apartment trying to get ready it's Friday the night of my date with Matt. I have no idea what to wear I start throwing things out of my closet when I hear a knock on my door. "Shit" I think to myself. "He's early." I make my way towards the door I take a deep breath before opening it but instead of Matt on the other side it's Shay. "Shay hey" I greet her "whats up"
"I came to help" Shay says stepping into my apartment
"Oh thank god your here" I drag her further in my house and towards my bedroom
"Whoa" said Shay seeing the pile of clothes sprawled out on my bed and the floor.
"I have no idea what to wear and Matt's going to be here in an hour" I tell her
"Well what are you looking for?" Shay asks me
"I want an outfit that sends the message that I took the time to pick it out but also doesn't say a spend to much time" I explain to her
"Uh huh" said Shay "hold on" she begins searching through my piles of clothes "aha" she says as she picks up an outfit. "Here put this on" she hands me the outfit
"Okay" I take the outfit and head towards the bathroom minutes later I emerge wearing the outfit Shay choose. I'm wearing a flowy top with skinny jeans and flats. "Well" I ask Shay turning around so she can get a full view
"Girl if you weren't straight id go on a date with you" said Shay smiling
"You like it?" I asked her
"I do and I know Casey's going to love it."
I smile at her. Soon Shay leaves and I'm in the kitchen making dinner I'm making my abuela's paella tonight. As the food is cooking there's a knock on the door I make my way over and open it smiling at the person who is on the other side.
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Matt's POV
I stood pacing outside Gabby's door as I wanted to try to calm down my nerves. I spent most of my day with Severide telling him how nervous I was
"You will do fine Matt" Kelly reassured his friend
"I know but it still doesn't change the fact that I'm nervous. What if I mess up? What if I say something that hurts her feelings or her" I ramble
Kelly grabs hold of my shoulders "look at me" he waits till my eyes meet his "your a great guy Matt. Your brave and your a leader. You won't mess this up trust me I bet Dawson is way more nervous plus do not think about what bad can happen think about the good. You will be fine just take a few deep breaths before you go in.
And that's what I do I take a few deep breaths before knocking on Gabby's door. It takes a few seconds but then I hear shuffling and the turn of the door handle before the door opens and Gabby is standing on the other side. I can't help but stare as a lump gets stuck in my throat. she is beautiful
"Hi" Gabby smiles at me
"Oh uh hi" I say after a few minutes
"Come in" she says moving over to let me in
"Thanks" I tell her she closes the door then turns to face me "oh these are for you" I take a bouquet of Lilies from behind my back and hand them to her
"Awh thank you" she smiles "come on I'm going to put these in water"
I nod and follow you in the kitchen
"Smells good in here"
"Thanks" she turns towards me and smiles "would you like a drink?" She asks me
'Beer is fine, thank you" I say. Gabby nods and pulls two beers out of the fridge she walks over and hands one to me before taking a sip out of the one in her hand. Were silent for a moment as we sip are beer not knowing what to say. Till Gabby speaks
"Um dinner should be done soon why don't you go make yourself comfortable"
"Sure. Mind if I asked what were having" I asked a little nervous
"Oh it's called paella" gabby tells me "it's a Spanish dish" her face blushed red afraid that I'm not going to like it
"Sounds good" I smile reassuring her that it does indeed sound good.
Gabby smiles back and looks me in the eye were staring at each other. My eyes move to her lips. Before I know it I'm moving closer to her face when I'm halfway Gabby closes in the distance and our lips meet. The kiss felt magical. It was like everything else in the world has disappeared and it was just me and Gabby. We broke apart after hearing the timer on the oven go off telling is dinner is ready. Gabby smiles at me before heading back to the kitchen to take dinner out.
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Dinner went good Matt and I talked all night I told him about my family and how I got my love of cooking from my mom and grandmother and he told me about his sister he didn't mention his parents but I knew that when he was ready he would. My mind was to the kiss too. Was it for real? Or was it a dream? I looked up at Matt who was staring back at me smiling. I smiled back when my phone beeped telling me I had a new message opening the phone I read the message and my face turned white.
"Gabby whats wrong?" Matt asked me
But I couldn't answer I dropped my phone in sheer panic how could he have found me I thought to myself as I began to shake in fear
Matt picked up my phone and read the message and I saw his face get red in anger
Hey baby. I'm back did you miss me.
-Ben
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uh oh Gabby's ex found her. Will she tell matt whats going on