Hello there, everyone. I'm back with the next chapter for you all. I really enjoyed writing this chapter, but it does have a pretty M-Rated scene in it, just so you all know.
That's basically all I've got, thank you so much for reading! I can't wait to hear your thoughts on this one! I'll see you all next time.
NINETY SIX
Casey made his way around their master bedroom while he continued getting ready for the day ahead of him, the early March sun shining into the room while he slid his belt into place, Matt adjusting the buckle before moving towards the bed to get his boots on. His hair was still a bit damp from his shower, Casey not having much time to waste as he knew he had to get going here soon.
It was still relatively early in the afternoon, but the rest of his day was pretty much spoken for as Matt was getting ready to head out for a construction job, the man finishing up the task of tying up his shoes before grabbing his phone off the nightstand and heading out the door.
As he walked down the hallway, the soft sound of Gabby's voice hit his ears before he could even see her, the smile on his face widening when he stepped out into the open floor plan of their apartment and immediately found her. She was over in the kitchen, his girlfriend clearly off in her own little world as she was singing to herself while she cleaned up the dishes from their lunch. She hadn't seen him yet, that much he did know as she was focused on her tasks while she moved freely around the small space. And while she continued singing to herself, Matt couldn't help but take the second to stop and admire her, the sight of her so carefree and relaxed one that he loved more than anything.
And thankfully, it was one he'd seen a lot of lately, as Gabby was doing as well as he'd ever seen her.
They'd had a pretty easy last month or so, all things considered, February coming and going without much of an issue as the couple had done well to get settled back into their everyday routine, Casey and Dawson getting acclimated to what their lives looked like now with everything Gabby had gone through far behind them.
Their days were mostly spent just them getting back into the swing of things with work, as well as Matt getting back into construction, which is something he hadn't done for a very long time. And they were also making more time for themselves when they had the chance, the two going out on dates whenever they felt up for it, including a very nice Valentine's Day together a few weeks ago. Matt had surprised her with a weekend trip away for just them, giving them a moment to reset and get some quality time together, which was something they both thoroughly enjoyed.
But other than that, there hadn't been anything out of the ordinary going on in their lives. In fact it was just them getting back into what was ordinary for them, the pair focusing on work, their friends and family, and each other.
And he absolutely loved it.
Because it was like for the first time since they got together, they were finally just able to be them. Without the threat of Bryan hanging over them, or any of his family problems; there was nothing weighing them down anymore, which gave them the freedom to live their lives however they wanted. And it was one of the best feelings he'd ever experienced.
Especially when it gave him moments like this, where Gabby was free to just be herself without a worry in the world, Matt sure he could feel himself falling in love with her all over again as he gradually continued towards the kitchen.
It took her a few more seconds, but finally she noticed him when he was a few feet away from the island in the middle of their kitchen, Gabby stopping her singing before a wide grin formed over her face.
"Hey baby, I didn't see you there… I never heard you get out of the shower." She commented before placing the last cup into the dishwasher, Gabby shutting the door as Matt continued around the counter.
"Yeah, I wasn't in there very long. I gotta get going." He reminded her as he walked towards her, it almost impossible for him to stop his eyes from raking up and down her form as she stood there in the same outfit she'd been in all morning- one of his t-shirts and a pair of underwear. Which was her typical sleep attire most nights despite the cold temperatures outside, Gabby's bottom lip falling between her teeth when she took notice of his stares.
His gaze lingered on her hips for maybe a few seconds too long before he met her eyes once more, Casey grinning sheepishly when he realized his looks had been caught. But she said nothing about it, Gabby merely shaking her head with that same grin on her face before she continued on.
"Are you still gonna be working most of the day?" She asked him, Matt nodding in response before walking the rest of the way towards her, his hands instinctively reaching out to her waist as soon as she was in reach. And Gabby wasted no time either, as her arms moved to wrap around his shoulders, her hands clasped together behind his neck while they stood together in the kitchen.
"I am, yeah… The job shouldn't be too bad, I don't think. There's just a lot of shelves that had to be put up." He spoke, even though they'd had a similar conversation last night when he told her of his work for today. "So I'll probably be there most of the day, and then Severide and I are going out to Molly's tonight." He added on, Gabby giving him a nod as his thumb stroked lightly over her hip.
"That'll be fun. I know you two will have a nice time." She spoke with a soft smile, Casey matching her look.
"Yeah, it should be… You're more than welcome to come with us," He offered, Gabby's head tilting to the side as the look in her eyes softened. "We're not gonna be doing much, just catching up a bit, but I'm sure Shay is probably working tonight if you'd like to come." He finished, Gabby rubbing her hand along the back of his neck as her eyes moved over his face. "I'm not sure what you're doing today, or if you have any plans or anything…"
"I don't, no." She answered him, Gabby shifting their stance to where her back was now resting against the countertop, Matt following her lead as he stood in front of her. "But I think I'm just gonna stay in the rest of the day."
He nodded slowly before giving her that gentle smile once more, Gabby moving a hand down to slide over his chest as he took a step closer to her, his body pressed into hers while her fingers lightly moved over his t-shirt.
"I appreciate the offer, but a day at home sounds nice. You know how I've been wanting to finish up redecorating the guest room, and I've got some of our laundry and stuff I need to get done. So I'll probably just hang around here today." She continued to explain, Matt giving her another nod before he leaned forward to press a soft kiss against the side of her head, the two standing there for a few long moments as he knew her plans today sounded like they would be good for her.
Because this was just another thing that had greatly improved over the last month, and that was Gabby's ability to be alone.
For the longest time, she hadn't really felt comfortable being on her own. Not with everything going on. And Matt as well, he didn't necessarily want her by herself either, as it had taken a while for him to be able to trust that she was alright by herself. But now, he knew without a doubt that she was fine to spend some time alone, as she had done it a lot these last few weeks.
And it had ended up being one of the best things for her. For her to get time just to herself, and give her that feeling of independence back. It had helped her a lot, which was all he wanted.
"That sounds good, baby." He replied as he continued to rub his hand over her side. "Though if you change your mind, you're always welcome to join us."
"I know, but I'm good." She reiterated, Casey giving her one last nod before he glanced backwards to check the time.
"Alright, well I gotta get going." He breathed out, as Gabby relaxed a bit more back into the counter. "I'll text you, and let you know when I'm done over there and headed to Molly's, just so you know where I'm at." He added on, Gabby smiling softly in response before he leaned in to give her a quick kiss.
"I love you, and I hope you have a good day." He spoke against her lips before kissing her again, Gabby grabbing onto the front of his shirt in her fist as she kissed him back.
"I love you, too." She murmured when they separated, before pressing her lips back into his with an intensity that hadn't been there moments prior.
And before he could even try to pull back, she tightened her grip on him, Gabby all but pulling his body closer until he was flush against her, her arm holding him around the back of his neck while their lips moved together. Neither of them even tried to separate from the other, both beginning to get lost in this moment as Matt swiftly reached down to pick her up off the ground, their lips staying connected as he lifted her onto the countertop, a slight chill running through her body when her bare legs met the granite.
A surprised squeak escaped the back of her throat, but he kept kissing her as he now stood with his body pressed up against the counter, Gabby hooking her legs around his waist to pull him in even closer, as there was a desperate need within her to have him as close as possible.
And she could sense he felt the same way, Matt giving just as much as she was as they continued their needy pace, a low, guttural moan leaving her lips as his fingers dug into her hips, the action causing her shirt to ride up more as she grazed her hand along the back of his head.
It felt like an eternity before one of them finally pulled away, Gabby's chest heaving up and down as she fought to catch her breath, while Matt was doing much of the same, his eyes still closed as she felt him tighten his hold on her hips every few seconds.
"...I need to get going." He spoke quietly, though he made no effort to move as Gabby began to scratch lightly at the base of his neck.
"Are you sure you have to?" She asked him, her words like honey as he immediately recognized the tone in her voice. That same tone that could practically get him to do anything she wanted, as the blood in body started to move south.
"Babe…" He practically moaned on, Gabby grinning softly before using her legs to push him closer to her, a deep groan escaping his throat when she pressed him against her center, the woman leaning her head forward until her mouth was just beside his ear.
"Because I have a few ideas of how we can spend today." She told him, his stomach tightening as her lips grazed over his skin, Matt feeling himself slowly beginning to lose out on what little willpower he had left. "...Some of which involve this countertop."
His breath caught in his throat, Matt having to take a second to steady himself despite the overwhelming urge he felt to just call and cancel his plans today, and make good on his girlfriend's promise of using this countertop to its full potential like they had done a few times in the past. But he knew he couldn't.
"You know I would if I could." He spoke after what had to have been a full minute, Gabby wearing a shy smile as she began to loosen her grip around his waist, knowing the time for teasing was coming to an end. "I would love nothing more than to stay here and do… Anything you wanted." He continued on, his words earning a laugh from her before he shook his head. "But I really gotta get going."
"I know." She replied, Matt huffing out a breath as his hands continued moving up and down her sides before sliding down to her bare thighs. "It's okay… I can always take care of it myself." She told him with a proud look in her eye, Matt releasing a defeated sigh as his head hung down towards the ground.
"God, you know that's all I'm gonna be able to think about today now, right?" He spoke before shaking his head, Gabby doing what she could to hide the amused look on her face while she gently ran her hand over his short hair.
"Well, maybe it'll get you through the day and when you get home I'll give you something else to think about." She told him, her light tone not at all matching the true meaning of her words, as he could only imagine what she had in mind. But he didn't have time to question it as she leaned forward to place a soft, yet chaste, kiss to the lips. "But you go, you've got work to do. And I've got things to get done here." She instructed, Matt drawing in another deep breath to help calm himself down before he nodded.
"Okay, I'll get going." He agreed, leaning in to kiss her once more. "But just tell me, does whatever you're planning still involve the counter?" He asked with a slight smirk, Gabby fighting off a grin of her own as his face was mere inches from hers. "Because I really think it should."
"Yeah, if you're lucky." She teased back, the two sharing one last kiss before she gently pushed against his chest, prompting him to move a few steps back. "Now get out of here." She added on, Gabby unable to stop the smile that grew over her face when she saw that goofy grin appear across his lips, Matt giving her a wink before he began to walk towards the door.
"I'm leaving, I'm leaving… I'll see you tonight." He told her, Gabby staying in her spot on top of the counter as she watched him slide on his coat, before grabbing his wallet and keys from the entryway table.
"Yeah, I'll see you later. Be safe." She responded, Matt catching her eye before he nodded.
"I will… I love you." He called before heading towards the door, Gabby barely able to say the words back before he was out of the apartment, Matt locking up before he headed down to his truck, while Dawson stayed inside to get started on her list of things to do around their home, both of them knowing they had a very productive day ahead.
"You want another one, Kelly?" Shay asked as she approached the table towards the back of the bar, the lone man sitting there looking up from his almost empty drink just as Leslie got to him.
"Uh, yeah sure. Why not." He answered as she braced her palms against the edge of the table, Shay giving him a once over before she spoke up again.
"Any word on when Matt's getting here?" She questioned him, knowing he'd been waiting on the man to arrive for nearly half an hour now. But her words were only met by a slight shake of his head, Shay releasing a soft sigh before taking a step back from the table. "Well, you know you can come and sit over at the bar where Herrmann and I are, that way you don't look as pathetic waiting for him." She jabbed, Severide giving her the middle finger before picking up his beer to take a sip.
"I'm fine right here, thanks." He spoke, Shay shooting him a proud grin before nodding.
"Alright, if you say so."
"Shay!" Herrmann called from behind the bar, both Shay and Severide turning to look at him as he stood with his hands in the air. "Can you at least pretend like you're working?"
The blonde rolled her eyes before resting her hand on her hip, the defiant pose not going unnoticed by the older man across the room. "I am working, Herrmann… I'm trying to make Severide not look like a loser sitting over by himself." She spoke, her loud words filling the room before Kelly released a heavy scoff.
"Yeah, thanks for that." He replied, Shay smirking slightly before she glanced back at him.
"You're welcome… Now let me get you that other beer before Herrmann bites me head off again- Oh, look." She cut herself off as her gaze moved towards the entrance of the bar, Severide following her gaze to find Matt heading towards their table. "Your boyfriend finally made it." She added on once Casey was in earshot, Matt shooting her an unimpressed look before coming to a stop in front of his friends.
"It's nice to see you too, Shay." He greeted, Matt beginning to shrug off his coat before laying it on the empty bar stool beside him.
"I know it is. Now can I get you anything?"
"Just the usual." He answered her, Shay nodding as her hands tapped against the edge of the table, before she glanced back towards the door.
"Do you need Dawson's usual too, or are you flying solo tonight?" She asked him while he sat down across from Severide, Casey shaking his head.
"It's just me." He responded, earning understanding looks from both of his friends.
"I take it our girl didn't want to come out." She stated, Casey giving her a nod to show her that her assumption was correct, before he clasped his hands together on the table.
"Yeah, she decided to stay in today… I talked to her on the way over here, she sounded good, had a good day and everything. Just didn't feel like coming out tonight." He explained to her, Shay nodding once more before she continued backwards.
"Alright, well let me go and get those drinks for you."
"Thanks Shay." Casey responded.
"Yeah, thanks." Severide echoed before the paramedic moved away from the table, leaving the two men on their own. "So, you were coming from a job?" He asked him, Matt nodding as he watched Severide finish up the last of his first drink.
"I was, yeah."
"How'd it go?"
"It was fine, nothing too bad… It just ended up taking a little longer than I expected, which is why I'm late." He explained, but Severide waved him off, silently telling him it was fine. "But I was able to finish up everything, and get it the way she wanted, so it wasn't too bad."
"That's good." He answered him, Matt nodding in response before his eyes started moving around the bar, like he was seeing who had all come out tonight.
"What about you and Dawson?" Severide spoke up after a moment, his question regaining Casey's attention. "It's been a few days since we've really talked, how is she doing?"
"She's good… We're good." He replied with a soft smile. Though it slowly began to fall as Casey started getting caught up in his own head, like something had crossed his mind as his head tilted to the side slightly, Severide practically able to see him trying to figure out what to say. "Things with us are going well." He finally answered after looking back towards him, Severide unable to hide the curious look on his face as he couldn't help but pick up on the way Casey's demeanor changed when he brought up Gabby.
Severide just wasn't sure why.
But he didn't get the chance to ask him then, as Shay reappeared with their drinks.
"Alright, a beer for you. And a beer for you." She told them as she sat their glasses down, Matt shooting her a grateful smile.
"Thanks Shay." He replied, just as Herrmann hollered at her to get back to the bar, the man clearly in need of some assistance as she released a soft sigh.
"Well, that's my cue… Let me know if you guys need anything." She told them, Casey and Severide both nodding before she headed back across the room, leaving them alone once more as Matt began to sip on his drink.
But while Casey was content in working on his beer, Severide couldn't help but watch him closely, trying to get a read on his friend. But he was coming up empty, Matt's weirdness from earlier seemingly gone as if nothing had happened, Kelly pausing for a moment before he finally spoke up.
"What's going on with you?" Severide asked, his blunt words prompting Matt to glance his way with a question looking on his face.
"What?" He pushed back, clearly unsure of what Kelly was getting at.
"You seem… far away, almost. And when I brought up Dawson, you got all weird." He pointed out, Casey pursing his lips together before drawing in a slow breath. "...What, are you wishing you were home with her right now or something?" He asked teasingly, Casey releasing a soft laugh before he answered.
"Well, of course I am." He spoke back jokingly, Severide shaking his head in amusement before Casey continued. "But, no it's not that, it's… It's nothing. I'm good. We're good." He told him, though his short words a little hard for Kelly to trust.
"Are you sure?"
"Mhmm… Just a lot on my mind, I guess." He added on, Severide cocking his head to the side as he watched Casey take another drink, the squad Lieutenant waiting for him to finish before speaking up.
"...Are you gonna make me drag it out of you, man?" He asked, Casey hesitating for a moment before shooting him a look. "What is it?"
Huffing out a breath, Casey waited a few seconds, like he was trying to figure out how to say whatever was on his mind, Kelly giving him the time he needed to come out with it. Though there wasn't enough time in the world for Severide to prepare for the next words out of Casey's mouth.
"I'm gonna propose to Gabby."
Severide's eyes widened the second he registered what Matt had said, a few dozen different emotions playing out on Kelly's face, before it morphed into the one Casey had been hoping for. And that was joy.
"You are?" He asked with a bright grin on his face, Matt matching his look before he nodded, the man ducking his head slightly as he felt his face begin to heat up.
"I am… Or I want to." He answered, Severide nodding slowly even though it felt like his brain still hadn't caught up with what was happening. "And that's part of why I wanted to come out with you tonight, and why I'm kind of glad Gabby said no, is because I wanted to talk to you about it. And see if you'd go ring shopping with me." He continued on, Kelly having a hard time keeping up with him as he still felt a little blindsided by all of this.
But in the best way possible.
"I… I mean of course I will." He asked, his response causing Matt to smile proudly before he nodded back at him. "You want me there, I'm there, but can I… Can I ask where this is coming from?" He pushed, as despite his excitement for his friends, he was still a little confused about this.
"What do you mean?"
"It's just… I guess I'm just surprised you're doing this now? Not that I don't support you, because I do. And this is a great thing, I'm so happy for you two… I'm just a little surprised, I guess. Cause you hadn't said anything about this before, and I wasn't sure if it was a sudden thing, or-"
"No, it's not." Matt cut him off, Severide breathing in deeply before he nodded. "It's not sudden, not at all. I've been thinking about this for a while." He continued to explain, Casey understanding his friend's curiosity. "Shay's even asked me about it before, a long time ago, even though she was mocking me, but still… This isn't sudden. Or a spur of the moment decision. This is something I've been thinking about for a long time." He told him, Severide hanging on his every word before Matt continued.
"I don't even know if I could pinpoint the exact moment I started thinking about it, or how long I've known that this is what I want with her, but Gabby and I, we just… she's it for me." He spoke, Casey sounding as sure as Kelly had ever heard him. "She's the love of my life, and I know I want to spend the rest of my life with her… I want everything with her, and I can't imagine ever being with anyone else. Or ever loving anyone else. She's my life, man, and I… I want to marry her. I want her to be my wife." He continued to ramble, Kelly not missing the look of absolute contentment written across Casey's face.
"And I know Gabby and I haven't had it easy when it comes to stuff like this, her especially." He started, a slight grimace tugging on his features. "And maybe to some people, they'd think it's too soon. I know in some ways we haven't been together all that long, though Gabby and I have never really done things the conventional way anyway. But it just… it feels right to me. This feels right, I don't have any doubts about that. Our relationship, and what we have- I've wanted this for a long time." He confided, Severide giving him an understanding nod. "But it's just never been the right time for us, I hadn't been able to find the right moment. There was always too much going on… Whether it was Bryan, or stuff with my family. But now, it's just- I know this is right for us." He spoke with conviction, Severide knowing his friend believed every single word that came from his mouth.
"And it wouldn't be happening tomorrow, hell I don't even know when I'd do it, but I know that this is what I want. And I have a pretty good feeling Gabby does, too." He finished, Casey releasing a heavy breath after getting all of that off his chest, Kelly giving him a supportive smile before he spoke up.
"...I think that's great man. I really do." He told him sincerely, seeing Casey almost visibly relax at his words. "And I didn't mean to make you feel like you had to explain yourself to me, because you don't. I just want the both of you to be happy. So if you think it's the right time, and that Dawson's ready for something like this, of course I support you… This is such a great thing, Case. And Gabby's gonna be so happy."
"Thank you, Severide." He responded with a genuine grin. "And Gabby, she's… I really do think she's ready for this. She's doing great, and things with us have been… Honestly, it's been perfect lately." He said softly. "So I'm ready to do this, even though I'm scared as hell."
Severide laughed at his words, before shaking his head lightly, knowing this had to be a nerve wracking thing for Casey, no matter how sure he was of what Dawson's answer would be. "I get it, man… But I really don't think you have anything to worry about."
"No, I know… I'm just excited, is all. But before I do anything, I need a ring… And I need to talk to her parents." He spoke, Kelly raising his eyebrows slightly. "Or I want to, I guess."
"Which one of those are you wanting to do first?" Severide questioned.
"The ring." Matt answered without a thought, earning a nod from his best friend. "I want to find that first. Cause not to sound all… whatever, but as sure as you are about Gabby's answer, that's how I feel about Ramon and Camila." He spoke with a bit of a sly grin. "I'm not too worried about them saying no." He finished with a soft chuckle, Severide matching his look.
"Yeah, the Dawson's love you man." He responded, his words causing Casey's smile to widen. "They already think of you as a son, if anything they'll just be glad this is finally happening."
"Yeah, you might be right about that." Casey said, shaking his head lightly. "But either way, I want to have the ring before I go to them. So, if you wouldn't mind coming to help me out with that…"
"Absolutely, I'll be there." He replied. "Just let me know when and where."
"I will… And thank you." Matt told him, Kelly halting his movements of reaching for his beer as he looked towards his friend. "For everything you just said, and for helping me out with this, thank you." He said, it impossible to miss the appreciative look in Casey's eyes before Severide nodded.
"Of course, Casey." He responded, the two taking sips of their beers before Kelly continued. "...So is it just me that's helping you out?" He prodded, Matt pausing for a moment before taking another drink. "Or are you gonna tell Antonio? Or Shay?" He questioned with a knowing grin, Casey scoffing lightly as he put his drink down. "Cause she's gonna lose her mind when she finds out."
"I know, that's why I'm kind of hesitant to tell her." Matt joked, Kelly nodding with a gleam in his eye. "I mean, I want her to know, and I'm gonna tell her before it happens… I want her to know, and Antonio. And my mom. There's a few people that are gonna know before I do it, and Lord knows I'll probably need your all's help to pull it off anyway, but Shay, she… I don't want to tell her too early, or she might accidentally let it slip."
"Yeah, that's probably safest." Severide said with a laugh.
"I think so, too… So I'm probably gonna wait until after I've talked to Gabby's parents, see what they say and go from there." He told him, Kelly nodding once more before he reached for his drink again.
"Well, I do think that's the right choice. But as the only person who knows about this right now, let me be the first to congratulate you." He said with a grin, lifting his beer glass up to toast Matt as the man across from him laughed softly, before lifting his own beer up to tap his. "Congratulations on your possible engagement, Mr. Gabby Dawson."
A hearty chuckle escaped the back of Casey's throat, the man shaking his head for a moment before downing a drink of his beer, Kelly following his lead as they'd commemorated the special occasion.
"Yeah, thanks for that, Severide." He told him, the two men sharing another laugh before they continued sipping on their beers, the night moving on easily while they stayed at the bar for a few more hours, both of them glad to spend this time together, while also celebrating the big step coming for Casey and Dawson.
Matt released a soft breath as he stepped inside their dark apartment, the man soon closing and locking the door behind him before beginning to shed off all his layers, Casey hanging up his jacket and ditching his boots before moving further into their home. His surroundings were completely quiet, all the lights turned off except for one in the hallway that was bright enough to help him make his way around, the state of the apartment not entirely surprising given the late hour.
When he'd gone to Molly's earlier in the evening, he'd had no intentions of staying out this late. And certainly not past midnight, not when Gabby would typically be waiting for him at home. But after he'd gotten a text from her around ten, telling him she was probably going to be heading to bed soon, and to stay out as long as he wanted, he decided to spend a little bit more time with his friend. Which is how he found himself not getting home until nearly 12:30 in the morning.
But even though he'd had a great time with Severide, he was more than grateful to be back home now, Matt starting to make his way towards their bedroom as their comfortable bed was calling his name. Especially because he knew the love of his life was in there, as he was very much looking forward to falling asleep with her in his arms. Just like he did every night.
Just like he wanted to do every night for the rest of his life, that thought alone causing his conversation with Kelly to come rushing back as a gentle grin formed over his face.
Releasing another content breath, Casey continued towards their bedroom before walking in through the partially open door, Matt not surprised to see Gabby sound asleep in the middle of their bed, her body tucked up underneath the covers as she was turned away from him. And even though he could hardly see her, the sight was enough to bring a smile to his face, Matt just glad to see her getting some much deserved rest, as he couldn't wait to join her in a few minutes.
Doing his best not to wake her, he moved slowly around the room while getting ready for bed, Casey stripping down to his boxers before heading to the bathroom to finish up his routine in there. But he was only gone for all of five minutes before he made his way back into the bedroom, Matt making sure to turn off the bathroom light before he blindly walked towards their bed. He tried to be careful while he lifted up the covers, his movements slow as he got into bed as he hoped she was in a deep enough sleep to not register his presence behind her.
But the second he laid down, he noticed her start to shift around, enough to where it was clear she was waking up, Matt sighing softly before he turned his body towards hers. "Sorry baby, I didn't mean to wake you." He murmured while shuffling closer to her, Casey figuring that since he'd already woken her up, he could at least take the opportunity to hold onto her before they fell back asleep. "Go back to bed."
She hadn't said anything to him as he moved closer to her, Matt assuming she was just too tired to really respond to him as he reached out to wrap his arm around her waist. But the second his hand was on her, his eyebrows furrowed, Matt being met with something he didn't at all expect.
Or it was the lack of something rather, his eyes widening slightly when he came to realize she didn't have a shirt on.
And when she pressed her body back into his, it became even more clear that it wasn't just a shirt she wasn't wearing. She didn't have anything on, the thin boxers on his body doing nothing to keep him from feeling her as she pushed her hips back into his, the movement eliciting a low groan from him as his hand on her stomach involuntarily tightened while he tried to figure out what was happening.
It wasn't necessarily uncommon for them to go to bed in less than nothing, but what had surprised him is that typically only happened after a night spent together. It wasn't a usual thing otherwise, so to come home to her like this had certainly caught him off guard. But if the way she was pushing back into him was any indication, that's exactly what she wanted, Matt coming to realize more and more that she had never actually been asleep. That she never had any plans to sleep, despite what she'd texted him, the man silently cursing himself for not coming home sooner as her lack of dress told him he'd likely already missed out on some of the fun she'd had this evening.
But he sure as hell wasn't going to miss out on all of it.
"Gabby…" He groaned, his hand slowly starting to move lower down her stomach, like it had a mind of its own while she rubbed against him.
"I missed you." She replied, her bare back leaning into his bare chest as she reached down to grab ahold of his hand that was dangerously low on her waist, before guiding him back up her body until stopping at her chest. And it was then he knew exactly what she was wanting, Matt moving his hand over her breast before cupping it in his palm, his head leaning forward to attach his lips to her shoulder.
"I thought you were sleeping." He spoke once he finished his assault on her skin, his hand staying firmly in place.
"I was going to, but then I changed my mind." She told him simply, Casey releasing a slow, heavy breath before returning his mouth to her body, while Gabby moved her free hand back to rest over his hip. "...You're wearing too many clothes." She muttered, Matt biting down gently over her shoulder to keep himself from laughing before he slowly pulled away from her, his hands leaving her body as he moved to lie on his back, Casey intending to take care of the problem on his own.
But Gabby seemed to have other ideas, as before he could even relax she had turned around to face him, his girl tossing the covers down to the end of the bed in an effort to get them out of the way. Though he wasn't focused so much on that, as all he could pay attention to was the sight of her bare form now visible to him, his mouth practically watering at the sight of her.
He refused to take his eyes off of her, even as she all but yanked his boxers off of him and threw them across the room, leaving him completely naked before she climbed up and straddled his waist. He couldn't help the moan that left his lips when her body rested against his, Gabby immediately feeling the effect she had on him pressed into the inside of her thigh as he instantly reached out to hold onto her hips. Like he was desperate to touch any part of her he could, Matt's body tense and nearly trembling in anticipation as he was ready for whatever she had planned for him tonight.
And with the darkened look in her eyes, he could only imagine just exactly what all he was in for, his throat tightening at the thought.
"God, you're beautiful." He breathed out, sliding his hands over her waist and thighs- anywhere he could reach. "I love you." He continued on, Matt not even thinking about the words leaving his mouth as he couldn't help but remind her of how much she meant to him. Of how much he adored every single part of her, Matt's own smile widening as he was completely enamored by the woman on top of him.
The woman who, hopefully, would one day soon be his wife.
"I love you, too." She told him, her words snapping him from his thoughts as he looked back up at her, her face softened from what it was a moment ago while she stared at him with an almost overwhelming amount of love in her eyes. "And I really did miss you." She repeated before leaning down to capture his lips in hers, Matt letting out a soft groan when her chest pressed against his.
Their movements started slow and full of passion, Matt's hands roaming every part of her while their lips stayed locked on each other, the pair only separating when breathing was a necessity. But even then they never stayed apart for long, the air around them thick with desire as they gradually picked up the pace, Gabby digging her nails into his chest as their once calm actions were now sloppy and desperate, Casey moaning into her mouth just before she pulled back.
But she didn't go far, Gabby's mouth pressing wet, rushed kisses along his jaw and down his neck, her teeth aiding her movements while she gradually made her way down his body, stopping to leave her marks every few inches as it was like she wanted to claim every part of him.
And he would let her.
There were red marks on his neck, over his collarbone and along his chest, as well as across his hips, all of those discolorations sure to bruise over by morning as she paid precise attention to him, Gabby knowing exactly what to do as she moved all the way down until she was faced with his want for her. But when she got there, she paused, Gabby looking up at him through her eyelashes as she ran her hands along the tops of his thighs.
His muscles were tight, Casey's eyes following her every movement as he tried to control his breathing, the feeling of her so close to him driving him crazy. Especially when he saw the devilish grin that formed across her face, Gabby's eyes moving back and forth from him, to his waist, like she was trying to figure out exactly what her next move was.
But he didn't have to wait too much longer to find out what that would be, as Gabby scratched over his thigh one last time before reaching out to grab ahold of him. A heavy, yet shaky breath escaped his lips the second her fist tightened around him, Matt's chest moving quickly as he fought to keep his head up so he could watch her, Gabby starting to move her hand at steady pace with just the right amount of pressure.
"Babe…" Casey breathed out after a few minutes of her working him up, Gabby smiling softly when she caught his gaze, seeing the near pleading look in his eyes, as she knew he wanted more. "Baby- God." He huffed out when she ran her thumb along the top of him, her assault on his sensitive skin heightening his senses as she leaned forward to press a gentle, closed-mouth kiss against him.
"Yes?" She asked, kissing him once more as her hand continued moving up and down his shaft, Casey using every ounce of willpower he had to keep himself from bucking up into her while she kept alternating between stroking and kissing his skin.
"Please." He barely got out, Gabby smiling against him before she lifted her head up slightly, her fist staying around him while she continued her long, slow strokes. "Please, baby." He begged for more, Gabby cocking her head to the side before complying with his request.
But she gave him no warning for it, as she immediately began to speed up her movements, her hand suddenly moving at a near blinding pace with her hold on him tightening with every stroke, Matt's eyes nearly rolling back into his head as his thighs started to tremble against the mattress.
With as long as she'd been working him up to this moment, he could feel himself getting close, Gabby's fist moving with reckless abandon as his hands started reaching down towards her, like he was trying to gain any control he could. But they both knew he had none.
Especially not when she stopped her movements just long enough to take him into her mouth.
"Oh, fuck- Gabby." He choked out, his head collapsing down onto the pillow as her lips wrapped around him, her head beginning to move nearly as fast as her hand had been, while her fist stayed locked around his base.
Blindly reaching towards her, his hands moved into her hair to hold it back out of her way, while also helping to aid her movements as he guided her up and down, Gabby letting him set the pace while she felt him slowly starting to swell within her grip. An intense amount of pleasure was coursing through him, so much he could hardly see straight as he knew he was seconds away from letting go. Close enough to where he knew that if Gabby didn't slow down soon, he wouldn't be able to stop it.
But as he was moving her head up and down, hearing her gagging around him while continuing to encourage his movements, it was almost impossible for him to stop, his hips lifting up slightly to meet her with each stroke.
"Gabby, I'm-" He wasn't able to get the words out, his body fighting against his mind as he forced himself to look back towards her. But when he locked eyes with her, the sight of her lips tightened around him nearly caused him to explode then and there, Gabby continuing her movements while keeping her eyes locked on his.
And it was in that moment he knew she wasn't going to stop, whether he tried to make her or not. She was going to see this through to the end, and it was then he knew he was a goner, Matt accepting his fate as he collapsed back down against the bed.
It took less than a minute for him to fall over the edge, Matt's legs shaking as he emptied himself into her mouth, multiple profranties escaping his lips through his moans and pants as Gabby accepted all of what he was giving her. She never slowed down or altered her pace as she got him through his finish, Matt huffing out heavy, short breaths as this intense moment seemed almost never ending, Gabby wanting it to last as long as it possibly could as she refused to let up.
It wasn't until he absolutely needed her to stop, that he was gently pulling her off of him when he couldn't handle it anymore, Matt far too sensitive for what she was doing as he carefully guided her up, before his body all but melted down into the mattress.
But even though she had released her grip on him he was still riding out that high, Matt's eyes closed as he worked to steady his breathing, the muscles in his lower half still spasming every few seconds as she had done a number on him. But both of them knew he'd thoroughly enjoyed himself, the content smile on his face and his trembling limbs enough to show Gabby just how good of a job she'd done as she slowly climbed back up towards him.
The two of them were silent for a few seconds, Gabby laying down next to him as she was sure he'd need some more time to gather himself before they could continue.
But he didn't need nearly as much as she expected, as only minutes later Matt was suddenly reaching out for her and pulling her to the middle of the bed, before he hovered over her. A surprised yelp left her mouth, but was quickly quieted by his lips on hers, Matt kissing her like it was something he hadn't done in years, before he began trailing down her body just as she had done to him earlier in the evening.
"Matt…" She breathed out, feeling his hand sliding down towards her center, while his mouth moved over her stomach, his tongue and teeth making their presence known before he glanced up at her.
"It's my turn." He spoke with a sly grin, Gabby hardly having any time to register his movements before he'd disappeared between her legs, Casey looking forward to returning the favor as many times as she could handle.