Reasons To Grow Together

by HungergamesKniss

Gabrielle and Dusty were inseparable as kids until Dusty's father announces that they had to move from their home in Florida to Arizona. they ended up growing apart. Now it's the middle of their sophomore year, Gabrielle has new friends, a great boyfriend and a whole new life, until they are both thrown back together by their parents when Gabrielle's mother invites his family over.

3. Chapter 3

I stood there staring at Dustin as my heart hammered at my chest, i felt like time was frozen somewhere between then and now, I wouldn't be the one to end the moment, it felt so fragile, like if I even took a breath it would be over, Dusty would be gone, and i would be alone.

"Hi Gabs" Carson said, i felt a little relieved that he broke the silence because if he hadn't I would have just stayed like that forever

"Hey Carson" I said reluctantly looking away from Dusty "and Jared" I said moving my eyes to him then back to Dusty "Hi" I said breathlessly.

"Hi" he smiled at me. without thinking about it I walked over and hugged him

"oh my god you're real. you're real and you're really here"

"You are too" He breathed into my hair.

I pulled away from the hug and touched his face "you've changed an-and you're taller" i said lamely

"you look-" he began but my mom interrupted him

"DINNER TIME!" she called making Dusty and I separate