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a/n: I want to thank everyone who read and left a review on the last chapter and I specially want to thank everyone for their patience. The last few weeks were crazy and I've had little to no time to myself and I haven't been able to write at all. So for all your patience and to take you're mind off the real world (this is for all my american friends) here's an extra long, partly M rated chapter.
Gabby was the first to wake up and Matt's arm was still wrapped securely around her waist. Her engagement ring was glowing in the morning light and she smiled to herself. The light snoring told her that Matt was still out of it so she slowly untangled herself from him and quietly grabbed his shirt that was lying on the ground, fastening just a few buttons, her long legs the only thing that could be seen. She padded her way towards the kitchen where she took ingredients out to make pancakes. She was enjoying the quiet while doing what she loved, cooking, when she felt arms wrap around her waist.
"What are you doing up so early babe?" Matt whispered in her ear, placing a kiss on her temple.
"All that exercise made me hungry." She whispered back.
"How about we squeeze one more workout before breakfast?" His lips trailing down her neck.
"Matt." She moaned, turning in his arms, their lips meeting in a seering kiss.
"What? My fiancé is so hot that I can't take my hands off of her." He ran a hand under her shirt, making her close her eyes. "And have I ever told you how sexy you are wearing my clothes?" He kissed her again, raising her body and sitting her on the counter.
"There wasn't all that much talking last night." She said in between kisses. Matt pulled her to him and took her back to their bedroom where they made love again.
"How about those pancakes?" Matt pressed a kiss to her shoulder as they lay tangled in the sheets.
"I don't feel like getting up anymore." She moved her leg up and down Matt's, her body moving closer to his.
"I'll take care of breakfast then." He kissed her tenderly before standing up. Gabby watched him as he stood and put some boxers on, propping herself on her elbow to watch him go. Her eyes lingered on him as the light caught her engagement ring. She couldn't believe how lucky she was to have found a man like Matt after what had happened with Mills and she smiled to herself. "A penny for your thoughts?" He sat down on the bed with a tray full of food.
"Just thinking how lucky I am." She sat down, wrapping the sheets around her body and grabing a piece of strawberry from the plate of fruit.
"I never thought that I'd find you after Hallie but I think it was fate."
"Fate, alcohol and hormones." She chuckled.
"Might have been a little bit of that too." He laughed too. "So what did you have in mind?" He asked refering to their future wedding.
"I don't know." She said sincerely. Their relationship was anything but conventional and she always wanted a big wedding but now she didn't know anymore. "I always figured I'd have a huge wedding with the dress and the big cake but meeting you and how I fell in love with you, I don't think huge is us."
"I get what you mean. We could do a low key wedding somewhere in Chicago, there's plenty of great places." Matt was listening as she said the kinds of things she imagined and made a mental note to talk to Brett about this later. They enjoyed the rest of breakfast laughing before staying the whole day in bed, only emerging for dinner with Shay and Severide.
"Are you ready? He asked from the bathroom door to find her waiting for him in the living room with a pair of black leather pants and a deep purple top, her black booties on her feet and a smokey eye and nude lips, her only jewlery the sparkley engagement ring on her left ring finger.
"I'm waiting for you babe." She smiled at him. She watched him come towards her wearing black dress pants and a light blue button down shirt. "Were those muscles always there?" She smoothed the lines of his shirt along his shoulders, the shirt fitting snug against his arms.
"I'm pretty sure they won't mind if we're a little bit late." Matt pulled her to him and leaned down, pressing his lips to hers, Gabby's heart beating twice as fast in her chest.
"We've been in here all day and we have some good news for them so I think we can manage to keep our hands off each other for a few hours." She tried to convince herself.
"I wouldn't be so sure about that one." He looked her from top to bottom and he didn't know if he wanted to actually take his hands off her now. "You look beautiful."
"Thanks." She blushed, her phone dinging in her pocket. "We should get going." She chuckled, showing Matt the message from Shay asking where they were.
"She'll never let us live it down." He laughed. They grabbed their jackets and they were on their way. When they arrived at the restaurant, Severide and Shay were already waiting for them at the table. They made it to them and they hugged each other, Gabby and Shay hugging last. When Gabby pulled back, that's when Shay noticed it. She looked at Matt with a smirk and then back to Gabby.
"OH MY GOD." Both Kelly and Matt laughed, Gabby ignoring the looks the other people in the restaurant were giving them. "When did that happen?"
"Last night." Gabby suddenly blushed, remembering last night as well as this morning and afternoon. She was pulled back into another hug before Shay ordered a bottle of champagne so they could celebrate the wonderful news late into the evening.
3 months later
Matt walked into 105 in search of Brett. He acknowledged the rest of the house and found her sitting in the small common room. She smiled at him and he took a seat next to her at the table.
"Is everything ready?"
"Almost. I'm meeting up with Shay after shift to take care of the final details. Does she suspect anything?"
"No she doesn't. Text me later to make sure everything is good."
"I will, later Casey." Matt smiled at her again and left. He did a stop next to ambo and watched Gabby taking inventory so they could restock later. She was so concentrated that she hadn't noticed him there.
"Hey beautiful." She looked up from her pad and looked at him with a smile.
"Matt, what are you doing here?" She was surprised to see him here while they were on shift.
"I missed you, figured I'd stop by on the way back to the house from our call." She hopped down and they shared a kiss.
"Tough call?" She asked sensing something was on his mind.
"Car accident, pregnant girl with her boyfriend, gave birth in the car." Matt smiled.
"Wow." She smiled back at him. She had never seen anything like that on a call. "It must have been something else."
"It was. Are we still up for breakfast tomorrow?"
"Why don't we have breakfast at home, I'll cook?"
"I like that even more. I'll see you tomorrow at home then."
"Love you." She kissed him.
"I love you too." They shared one last kiss before Matt took off, rejoining 81 and the call that came through his radio. the rest of their shift was rather busy but Gabby was lucky enough to get off shift on time while Matt was still stuck on a call when it was time to leave. Gabby got home to silence and figured that Matt had been delayed in leaving 51 so she decided to start getting the food ready and waited for Matt to tee time her to she he was leaving like he did at the end of every shift.
"I'm sorry I'm late baby." Matt appeared in the kitchen, placing a kiss on her cheek.
"It's fine. How was the rest of shift?" She didn't see Matt take a white envelop out of his bag while she started to make the pancakes, bacon already frying in the other pan.
"Busy but we had a slow night, you?"
"Busy well into the night for ambo at least." She put the food into plates and they settled at the kitchen table.
"Maybe we should get you in bed then."
"I'll take a shower first, I feel gross."
"Shower it is." He winked at her, fully intending on joining her in it. They finished eating and discarded the dishes in the sink, no intention of taking care of them for a long while.
They lay in bed more than an hour later, Gabby snuggled into Matt's side, their sheets raised over them. "Where's your head at?" He pushed a strand of hair out of her eyes.
"Here, I'm happy."
"I have a surprise for you." Gabby pushed herself up against his chest, her curiosity piqued. She watched him reach on his side table for an envelop and she smiled, wondering what was in it.
"A surprise?"
"Yeah." He let her sit down, pulling the sheets with her wrapping them around her chest before he gave her the envelop. He watched her as she pulled the tab open and pulled out what was in it.
"Plane tickets?" She looked up at him, a huge grin on her lips.
"Don't you want to know where we're going?" Her excitement was taking her ability to think straight and she looked down against at the tickets in her hands.
"Vegas?"
"Vegas." He confirmed with a grin of his own.
"When are we leaving?" She questionned once again.
"Tonight." He watched as her lips turned from a grin into a frown.
"Tonight?" She couldn't believe her eyes but her mind took her back down to earth quickly. "We can't leave tonight Matt, I didn't even ask for any furlough."
"You don't have anything to worry about, I already took care of all of this."
"When, how?" She wasn't expecting any of this.
"I just gave your chief a phone call and arranged the whole thing. We're going away to Vegas for the week-end, just you and me and we're going to relax."
"What did I do to deserve this?"
"Who says you need to do anything?" He leaned up and kissed her.
"You're crazy Matt." She chuckled, looking at the ticket once more.
"Maybe I am." He took the envelop out of her hands and pushed her against the mattress, his weight against her body and his lips on hers as they made out. When air became an issue, they parted and cuddled against each other again.
"I guess we have to get out of this bed soon." Matt moved the alarm clock to the side so he could see the time and indeed it was three in the afternoon and the plane was leaving at seven. It was a four hour flight and Matt had reserved a hotel room for the night, everyone else meeting up with them later the next day so it would be a surprise for Gabby until the very last second.
It took everything in Matt to pull away from the warmth of Gabby's body but they needed to pack some things for their trip and they didn't have a lot of time. Once Matt was done putting his clothes in his suitcase, he found Gabby still in their wardrobe, trying to pick clothes to bring with her.
"We're only leaving for two days baby."
"Yeah, two days just you and me in a hotel room." She smirked over her shoulder.
"That means that you don't need any clothes for the next two days." He snaked his arms around her waist and kissed her neck.
"That's very tempting." She turned in his arms and kissed him before pulling away suddenly. "Get out of here so I can concentrate." She pushed him playfully against the chest.
"I'm out." He moved backwards with his hands in the air, a satisfied smirk on his face. Gabby looked through her wardrobe once again and picked a few things out and stuffed them neatly in a bag, returning to the living room about thirty minutes later. They didn't have all that much time left to spare before they headed to the airport, Matt putting everything in Gabby's car so they could leave.
"I can't believe we're really going to Vegas." Gabby whispered to Matt's ear when they were seated on the plane.
"Finally we're getting time alone, completely alone." His eyes were playful but Gabby didn't notice as his lips claimed hers in a tender kiss. The captain of the plain called for everyone to fasten their seatbelts and the standard messages were said overhead before the sound of the motors could be heard, sending Matt and Gabby on their romantic, surprise wedding week end.
The flight was pretty short and they landed, the sun almost completely set. They took the car that Matt had rented and they made their way towards their hotel. They were greeted by the hotel staff and were taken to their room by a bellboy. Matt opened the door and let Gabby walk inside first, revealing a very large room with a complete view of the stip with all the lights and sounds it had to offer.
"Matt, this room is gorgeous. It must have cost a fortune." She turned around to look at him as he closed the door behind him, greeted by his smile.
"It's nothing, it was about time we got away just the two of us." He set their bags down and pulled her to him, crashing his lips to hers. He pushed her jacket off of her shoulders and she did the same, the two of them frantically removing the other's clothes, their two bodies crashing softly against the bed. Matt's hands roamed Gabby's mocha skin as her body raised to meet his, needing to be as close to him as humanly possible. His hand expertly unclapsed her bra and pushed it down her shoulders as he trailed kisses down her neck. He looked down at her with lust as he discarded her bra over his shoulder, then resuming his ministrations. He kissed her along her collarbone and down her chest, finally taking her nipple in his mouth, Gabby's body arching into his mouth, a loud moan escaping her own and her fingers tangling into his hair.
"Matt." She was out of breath already as he kissed his way back up to her lips.
"Gabby." He said in between kisses.
"I want you." Her teeth sunk lightly in his bottom lip, Matt's briefs instantly tightening around his body. His fingers hooked under her panties and started lowering them as they kept kissing. He could feel her body shiver lightly from want as he lowered them down her legs and throwing them somewhere in the room. Gabby flipped them around so she could remove the only thing that was standing between what her body desperately wanted. She wrapped her slender fingers around his member and started pumping slowly.
"Gabby." Matt growled. It was low and guttural and it goaded Gabby on as she pumped faster. She kissed her way up as she kept going but as soon as she was high enough for Matt to get a hold of her, he gently wrapped his hands around her smaller ones and pulled her up, making her straddle him. "I think you've had your fun."
"I want more." She licked her lips as their eyes locked. He lifted her by the waist and gently slid her on him until he was deep into her core, Gabby throwing her head back in pleasure. His strong hands moved her body up and down his length, both of them getting pleasure out of it. He rolled them around on the bed and it was his turn to call the shots, moving in and out of her body slowly, hitting her deep inside her. She felt tight around him as he picked up the pace, both their bodies moving as one. She met him thrust for thrust until her body couldn't take it anymore, sending her over the edge right before he hid his face in the crook of her neck, falling over too.
"I love you." She smiled against the sheets as they lay next to each other in bed, both of them catching their breath
"I love you too." He rubbed his nose against hers and kissed her lips, pulling her closer to him. They lay there together until Gabby fell asleep against his side. He watched her do so for a little while until he fell asleep, snuggled against her.
Gabby woke up the next morning to an empty bed. She stretched her arm over to Matt's side and her fingers connected with a folded piece of paper. She picked it up and rolled onto her back, open ending it, smile forming on her lips as she read Matt's words.
To my beautiful Gabby,
When I decided for us to come on this trip, I had a plan. Now that we are finally here, it's time to put this plan in motion. I hope you're well rested because it's going to be the best day of our lives.
Love
Matt
Gabby folded the piece of paper back in two and rolled to her side, propping herself on her elbow. "What are you up to Matt." She said to herself, her head turning as she heard a knock on the door. She wrapped her soft white robe around her body and walked towards the door to see who it could be. When her eyes came into contact with who was on the other side, she couldn't help the squeal that escaped her lips. "Shay, Brett, what are you guys doing here?"
"We are here for a little girls time." Shay smiled, Brett giggling next to her.
"What are you girls hiding?" Gabby looked between the two of them.
"We're only following orders, now get dressed." Shay said, closing the door behind them and turning Gabby around and gave her a little pat on the butt in the other direction. Gabby didn't take a lot of time to get dressed before the three of them were out the door, heading for a big morning brunch.
The girls chatted while they ate, enjoying some time together, something they hadn't done in a long while. Once breakfast was done, Brett drove them towards a spa for a morning of relaxation, one that was topped off by a sixty minute massage. Gabby kept bugging the girls about their motives but they kept tight lipped. The next stop was for a light lunch, often leaving them in fits of giggles while they ate. Brett took the tab this time and they were finally heading back towards the hotel.
"Tell me what's going on, I know you girls know."
"Oh we do but don't worry, you'll find out soon about it too." Shay said as they stepped off of the elevator on Matt and Gabby's floor. Gabby slipped the magnetic key into the door and walked inside to find the room filled with red roses, another folded note waiting for her on the bed.
I hope you had fun with the girls but it's time you find out about why we're here.
Look in the closet for the last surprise.
Love
Matt
Gabby's hands were now shaking lightly as she looked back at the girls that had a smile on their faces.
"Go on." Shay urged her forward. Gabby walked slowly towards the closet where she put her hands on the knobs, trying to steady her emotions. She took one deep breath befoer she pulled the doors opened, revealing a beautiful white gown, another envelop with her name on it. Her heart was beating wildly in her chest as she picked it up.
To my beautiful girl,
I hope that you love this dress and that you'll make me the happiest man by becoming my wife.
I love you
Matt
Gabby turned around and looked at the girls with teary eyes. "Tell me this isn't a joke."
"It's not a joke." Brett smiled at her. "Matt took care of everything. All you have to do now is get into that dress and get ready, he's waiting for you at the church." Gabby chuckled and crushed her tears with her fingers.
"I can't believe I'm getting married today." It finally sunk in and Gabby was on the recieving end of a group hug.
"Let's get this party started then." She said as there was a knock at the door. Brett answered and let the hairdresser in so they could have their hair done. While she was workind on Gabby, the girls did their make-up and slipped into their own dresses. They were a pale blue, suiting both blonds. Once that was done, they made their make-up so they could be ready to help Gabby get ready herself. The hairdresser finally finished pinning Gabby's hair up, leaving soft curls framing her face.
"Alright, let's get you into your dress." Brett lowered the zip of the dress bag and gently took the dress out. Gabby's nerves were through the roof now as she slipped on the dress, Brett feeling it as she zipped her up. "Breathe Gabs, everything is going to be perfect."
"What do you think?" Gabby finally turned around and faced them both.
"You look beautiful." Brett smiled.
"You will knock Matt's socks off." She smoothed the lines of her dress and looked at her reflection in the full length miror. The dress had a heart shape neckline with lace straps that covered the bodice and the dress flowed down to the ground. Gabby put the finishing touches on her make-up and she was finally ready.
"Let's get you to church." The girls left the hotel room and a limousine waited for them in the lobby to take them to the church.
Matt was pacing in the room that was reserved for the wedding party, Severide chuckling next to him. "Relax Matt, everything is ready and it's perfect."
"Do you really think she'll like it? I'm not even sure she's going to show up." His nerves were getting the better of him.
"She'll be here." Kelly held him by the shoulders, stopping him from pacing. Matt took a few calming breaths, a knock making them both look at antonio there to join them.
"How're you holding up?" He patted Matt on the back.
"He's a mess." Severide couldn't help teasing him.
"Is everything ready?" Matt looked at his friend and his future brother-in-law.
"Everything is set, all we're waiting now is for Gabby to get here." Antonio confirmed
"What if she doesn't show?"
"She'll show." The both said in sync. "Come on, let's get you married." All three men made their way through the halls so they could take their places in the church.
The limousine stopped at the back door of the church and Shay helped Gabby out so she wouldn't get the bottom of her dress stained. They managed to get inside without anyone noticing them, making their way towards the room that was designated for them.
"What's next?" Gabby was kept in the dark for most of what was happening but now that they were in the church, she needed the last details.
"Knock knock." Gabby's mom poked her head in the room with a smile.
"Mom, what are you doing here?" Esmeralda hugged her daughter tightly.
"You didn't think we'd miss our youngest's wedding did you?" Edouardo appeared right behind his wife, closing the door behind him.
"Dad." Edouardo hugged her and looked at her from head to toe.
"You look absolutely beautiful." He smiled, his hand resting on her cheek.
"Thanks." She couldn't believe that Matt had done all of this. "What other surprises do you have in store?"
"We brought a few presents with us." Mother and daughter smiled at each other as her father moved aside to give them their moment. "Here is your something old." Esmeralda carefully took a hair pin out of a neatly folded cloth. "Abuela gave this to me on my wedding day and she wanted for you to have it when you did get married." She gently pushed the pin into Gabby's updo and looked at her daughter with a smile.
"Thanks mom." Her eyes were becoming misty from the emotion.
"Don't cry just yet." Shay laughed. "Here's your something new and something blue." She twirled the garter around her finger as evereyone laughed.
"You girls are the best friends a girl could ask." The girls hugged her before they let her slip the garter up all the way under her dress.
"I think it's time." Edouardo pulled all four women out of their moment so they could walk Gabby down the isle. Esmeralda, Leslie and Sylvie all left the room, leaving Gabby to have a little moment with her father. "You've found a wonderful man Gabriella."
"I never thought in million years that I'd be so lucky dad." She was more in love with Matt now that she ever thought was possible. "He came into my life when I wasn't expecting him and he's everything I've dreamed of."
"I can see that he loves you very much and he's everything that I wished for you." He gently kissed her on the cheek and pulled her in for a hug. "Now let's get you married."
"I'm ready." He kissed her cheek one more time before they left the room. The walked towards the end of the isle in silent understanding, her father patted her hand gently. When Matt and Gabby's eyes locked, the rest of the world had slipped away. Gabby faintly noticed all those in attendance as they walked to the front of the isle, her eyes solely resting on Matt in his dress blues.
"She's all yours son." Edouardo shook Matt's hand before kissing his daughter on the cheek and placing her hand in Matt's, taking his place next to Esmeralda in the very front.
"You look beautufil." He whispered, a smile on his face.
"You're insane." She giggled, looking at their linked hands. The minister called everyone's attention as he started the ceremony.
"I now pronounce you, husband and wife. You may kiss the bride." Matt didn't have to be told twice as he wrapped an arm around Gabby's waist, pulling her to him, their lips connecting in a passionate kiss. Everyone in attendance was clapping as they walked back down the isle, a limo waiting for them to bring them to the small reception Matt had planned for them. During the whole limo ride, Matt couldn't keep his lips of hands off Gabby.
"I can't believe you did all of this." She exhaled between two kissed.
"I can't believe you showed up." He smirked, kissing her again.
"How could I not with everything you planned for me today, it was perfect."
"It is now, Mrs Casey."
"I like how that sounds." She leaned up and kissed him again, never stopping until they had to get out of the limo. They were recieved by applause from everyone. It wasn't a huge reception but everyone important was there to celebrate with them. They were introduced as Mr and Mrs Casey after all the speeches, they danced their first dance as a married couple, their bodies barely apart. They had a few hours ahead of them before Matt had to whisk her away for one last destination.
"I think this is our cue to leave." He whispered to her ear as yet another song ended.
"Matthew Casey. What else could you possibly still have planned?" She playfully hit him against the chest.
"No wedding is complete without a honeymoon."
"Where are you taking us?"
"You'll have to just wait and see." He kissed her before they discretly left their guests to party on, the venue booked until midnight. The limo drove them towards the airport. Gabby tried to patiently wait without giving Matt a run for his money but as minutes ticked away, she couldn't contain herself anymore.
"Come on Matt, at least give me a hint." She whined, only making Matt laugh harder.
"You'll need to be a little bit more patient Gabriella Casey." He kissed her just before they were called for boarding.
"I love how that sounds." She said barely above a whisper, putting her forehead against his and closing her eyes.
"This is us." They finally boarded the plane and it went by quickly, Gabby and Matt too into each other to even notice. Once arrived at their destination, they took a cab to their hotel. Matt had booked them a short week-end in Colorado Springs with their own private suite with a private balcony and spa to go with it.
"I still can't believe you did all of this." Matt wrapped her in his arms as they made it to their room.
"Well there's just one last thing left." He scooped her up in his arms, making her squeal.
"Matt, put me down." She laughed.
"I can't do that." He kissed her. "It's tradition." Gabby was the one who had to slip the key in the door and Matt walked them across the threashhold.
They kissed as Matt walked them through the door and set her down, letting her take the room in. she walked out of his embrace and made her way towards the balcony doors that she opened, taking in the whole view of the Springs. "Matt." She turned to face him.
"It's beautiful isn't it?"
"It's gorgeous."
"But for now, the only thing we're doing is staying in. Welcome to the rest of our lives." He pulled her to him, pulling her on top of him on the bed.
"To the rest of our lives." She kissed him tenderly, the rest of the world forgotten.
a/n: I finally made it to the end of the chapter. The next chapter will be the final one to this story and I'll give it the send off it deserves. I really hope that you enjoyed it. Please take a few seconds to leave a review before you leave, I really want to know what your thoughts are. - Sarra