Gabby's POV
I wake up the next morning in my bed which I thought was weird because last thing I remember was falling asleep on the couch I must have sleepwalked here I slowly rise out of bed and head to the bathroom where I take a quick shower it's my day off work so I just change into some sweats once in change I head out towards the living room but stop when I see Matthew Casey lying on my couch. "Did he sleep over" I ask myself. I stand there watching him a small smile tugs at my lips "he's so cute when he sleeps" I think to myself before I finish my journey to the kitchen to make breakfast. I look through the cabinets trying to find my mixing bowl when I hear a sweet and familiar voice behind me
"Morning" Matt says
I turn around and take in his disheveled look
"Morning" I smile "you hungry I'm making waffles"
"Starving" Matt says "is there anything I can do to help"
"Can you set the table?" I asked
"Sure" Matt says as he grabs the plates and utensils off the counter and heads over to the table. While I continue to make the waffles.
Soon breakfast is cooked and Matt and I are sitting at the table eating, talking and laughing but somehow I can tell that behind Matt's smile something is bothering him and I know it has to do with last night.
"Matt?" I ask getting his attention
"Yeah" he says looking up at me
"Are you okay?" I ask
"Yeah I'm fine" he says but I can tell he's lying
"Matt" I raise my eyebrows
"Seriously Gabby I'm fine" he says slightly annoyed
"Okay sorry I pushed" I tell him I hint of sadness in my voice as a put my head down
"Gabby" I feel someone touch my knees looking up I see Matt kneeling down besides me "hey Gabby I'm sorry I yelled I'm just more worried about you. I mean after hearing what your ex did to you makes me so angry and watching you last night made me realize even though we just met and started hanging out I don't know what I'd do if he hurt you."
I look into his eyes and see tears falling down them. I take my arms and wrap them around his neck he follows me. "I'm not going anywhere I reassure him but mostly I'm trying to reassure myself the same thing because if I'm telling the truth I am damn near scared of what Ben may have plan if he shows up.
Matt's POV
Gabby and I stay like this for what seemed like hours. I liked having her in my arms because then I knew she was safe and I was her protector. We finally pull away from each other but still stay close
"Why don't we go out and grab some lunch it may help get your mind off everything"
I watch as Gabby wipes her eyes before nodding her lips curling into a smile
"I'd love to let me go change first"
I nod my head as I watch her walk towards her bedroom while I'm waiting for her I decide to check my messages I notice I have a message from Antonio I open up my phone and read the message
Antonio-"hey man, how's Gabby doing?"
Matt-"as good as can be expected. Did you find anything out?"
Antonio-"no the team and I are still looking apparently he used a disposable phone to send the message"
Matt-dammnit
I see Gabby exit her room and I quickly text Antonio back "have to go Gabby just came in"
I read Antonio's message before clicking my phone off
"Who was that?" Gabby asks
"Your brother" I tell her
"Oh! Did he find anything?" She asks
I shake my head and I see her eyes shift to the floor "hey hey" I say as I place my fingers under her chin and gently lift her up "he will find something to put this guy away. I promise you" Gabby nods her head
It's about noon when we finally walk in to the diner Gabby and I grab a booth in the corner the waiter comes and takes our orders once he leaves I turn to face Gabby I know she's still bothered by everything I reach across the table and place my hand over hers gently causing her to look up at me "everything's going to be fine, I'm not going to let anything happen to you I tell her" I look at her in a way that's telling her I am serious she nods her head and smiles soon the waiter comes with are food. Gabby and I start talking about anything and everything as we eat our lunch the events from last night doesn't cross our minds. After we finish eating I pay the check
"ready?" I asked Gabby as a put my arm around her
"Ready" she smiles
We head out of the diner and towards my truck as we get closer I notice a piece of paper on my windshield.
"What the hell" I think to myself "a ticket?" But as I open up the paper I see that it is not a ticket but a note.
~hey baby I see you been hanging out with the blonde guy remember your mine not his~
-Ben
I crumble the note and throw it on the ground
"What is it?" Asks Gabby
"Nothing I say" but Gabby is already opening the note she reads the note before dropping it on the ground as her legs begin to buckle underneath her. I quickly grab her before she can fall to the ground she grabs onto my shirt I pull her into my chest as she begins crying "I'm going to call your brother" I say Gabby can only nod. I dial Antonio's number and put the phone to my ear I rub Gabby's back while I wait for him to pick up.
"Hello" Antonio answers
"Antonio it's Matt could you come down to the Clark's diner on North Lincoln ave please it's an emergency"
"Im on my way" says Antonio before he hangs up I hang up to and wrap my arms around Gabby and continue to hold her.