Falling Over Her
Chapter 30: Goodbyes
A/N: I don't know about you but if you think you might cry, near the end I would advise you not too listen to sad songs.
It is Monday afternoon around 1:00 and we are just heading towards my house. After a restless sleep last night we had woken up around 9 and both showered and packed up our stuff and cleaned the messes we made in her house before we headed to the mall which we were leaving now. We stopped by a photo shop and requested the pictures we wanted printed then we walked around the mall for a bit. Mitchie ended up buying a few outfits at a sale in dynamite then we just went and had some lunch well waiting for the photos. We got them and that's why we were on our way to my house. We were going to be putting our scrapbooks together today. We were then having dinner with my parents, who were happy we would again be there for a few more nights together.
We say hi to my mom who was at home doing her daily house cleaning she always did at home. She gave us each a huge hug before we headed up to my room. I threw in a load of laundry from some on the clothes I brought back to my house. Mitchie's suitcases were now in her room and it was just sad seeing them all. We both sat down on my floor after putting on music for background noise. We both grabbed our books and spread out all the pictures happily assembling our photo albums of each other.
There was few very sexy and slightly risqué photographs but we didn't care no-one else would really see them plus we were totally covered in all of them. The one I liked the best was of Mitchie though. Her hair was wet and left down her face freshly washed and she was wrapped in only a towel. It showed of her legs beautifully and it was just so sexy and so attractive I loved it. There was a few of us only in a sheet hugging and one of us kissing with only a sheet covering us but did we care, not really. We were covered and nothing to be ashamed of, we were both comfortable with our own bodies.
Looking through all the pictures there was a lot of smiles, laughs and we even shed some tears remembering the past week. The most pictures we had were form Disneyland and then we got the photo booth photos deciding who got which ones. We each got 5 and I don't know I was overwhelmed with happiness. This was an amazing idea to make these photo albums. We had most the same but some weren't, just depending if they were really important to us. I had more of just Mitchie then me and she had more of just me then herself, which just makes sense.
There was one picture we both had it was our favourite out of all the pictures we had taken. It was one we both wanted and it was going to be the last picture in our books. You always save the best for last right. Well we were doing just that. We both flipped to the last page and placed the picture in the center of the page. The picture was the one of us in Disneyland. It was the one with us both in the picture with the shine of tears visible in our eyes. It was truly a magical picture and for some reason it was really important to both of us. I liked how some of the pages even with spots for photos were like scrapbook pages. I got a red marker and wrote on the top of the page Shane & Mitchie. The center of the page held the picture then underneath I wrote SMITCHIE.
"Smitchie" Mitchie said smiling "Oh my god you made us a couples name that is so cute" She said grabbing the red marker and doing the same then drew a little heart beside her Smitchie then one beside the one in my book too.
"We match" I said smiling and she nodded
"Of course" she said "This was a great idea I love our books"
"Me too it was the best idea, we will treasure them forever"
"And always" She concluded and I nodded chuckling as she smiled at me. I couldn't help but place a smile on my face and smile back. I loved her and it would be hard but it was what we had to do for each other to live our dreams.
"I think you were in the shower one day but I heard this song I really liked and I thought instantly of our situation of separating and I really want you to hear it" I said and she nodded with a sad smile. One we were both familiar with for the last few days.
"It's called worldwide" I said and pressed play as the music filled the air.
Oh
Wait a minute before you tell me anything
how was your day?
'Cause I been missing
You by my side, yeah
Did I awake you out of your dreams?
I'm sorry but I couldn't sleep
You calm me down
There's something about the sound of your voice
I, I, I, I never, never, never
As far away as it may seem no
Soon we'll be together
We'll pick up right where we left off
Paris, London, Tokyo
It's just one thing that I gotta do
Hello, tuck you in every night on the phone
Hello, tuck you in every night
And I can hardly take another goodbye
Baby, won't be long
You're the one that I'm waiting on
Hello, tuck you in every night on the phone, woah
Girl, I'll be thinking about you worldwide, worldwide, worldwide
Girl, I'll be thinking about you worldwide, worldwide, worldwide
Girl, I'll be thinking about you
It was about this time when we were holding hands and we were lost in each other's eyes. Once again we were staring into each other's souls listening to the beautiful song filling the room. I pulled her closer sitting her on my lap our eyes never leaving each other's. It was now that she blinked as did I and a few tears started falling from both our eyes as I took a breath and gazing into her eyes I started singing along with the song to the love of my life, who I will be thinking about worldwide.
Yes, I may meet a million pretty girls
That know my name
But don't you worry, no
'Cause you have my heart
It ain't easy to keep on moving city to city
Just get up and go
The show must go on
So I need you to be strong
I, I, I, I never, never, never
As far away as it may seem no
Soon we'll be together
We'll pick up right where we left off
Paris, London, Tokyo
It's just one thing that I gotta do
Hello, tuck you in every night on the phone
Hello, tuck you in every night
And I can hardly take another goodbye
Baby, won't be long
You're the one that I'm waiting on
Hello, tuck you in every night on the phone, yeah
Girl, I'll be thinking about you worldwide, worldwide, worldwide
Girl, I'll be thinking about you worldwide, worldwide, worldwide
Girl, I'll be thinking about you
Whoa, wherever the wind blows me
You're still the one and only girl on my mind
No, there ain't no one better
(Worldwide)
So always remember
(Worldwide)
Always remember, girl, you're mine
Paris, London, Tokyo
It's just one thing that I gotta do
Hello, tuck you in every night on the phone
Hello, tuck you in every night
And I can hardly take another goodbye
Baby, won't be long
You're the one that I'm waiting on
Hello, tuck you in every night on the phone, woah
Girl, I'll be thinking about you worldwide, worldwide, worldwide
Girl, I'll be thinking about you worldwide, worldwide, worldwide
Girl, I'll be thinking about you
Worldwide
Yes, I may meet a million pretty girls
That know my name
But don't you worry
'Cause you have my heart
"Wow Shane that song is beautiful" She whispered sniffling a little. I smiled and let my one thumb run along her cheeks wiping away her tears so they didn't stain her cheeks.
"I just instantly thought of us and I don't know I really liked it and thought you would too. I will think about you everywhere I go I hope you know that, truly will think of you worldwide, not to be cheesy or anything" I said smiling as she giggled smiling too. I loved hearing her giggle and noticed that true happy smile placed on her lips. I really had missed that the last few days and it was gorgeous.
"Well it was cheesy but in the best way. Honestly Shane I will be thinking of you worldwide too" She said and she leant in letting out lips catch each other's in a soft sweet kiss. We were sitting leaning against the side of my bed beside each other our legs stretched out in front of us.
"Well I am glad, I have never had songs to share with someone before and we already have 2" I said smiling and she smiled leaning in to capture my lips again which I happily return. I cup her cheek before we pull away our foreheads leaning against each other's. I was leaning in again when there was a knock on my open door. Mitchie blushed and I could feel a bit of heat rising to my cheeks as we both turned to see my mom.
"You two are so cute" she practically gushed and I couldn't help but let out a small laugh as Mitchie did as well.
"You're like a teenage girl mom" I said teasingly and she laughed.
"I was one once, I did have a question though?" she asked
"Okay" I said squeezing Mitchie's hand.
"Your father and I were wondering if you two wanted to go out for dinner Wednesday night. We know you are doing a dinner with your friend's tomorrow night but we would really like to treat you guys to one." She said smiling and I smile looking at Mitchie.
"That'd be amazing thank you Anna" Mitchie said
"Alright well is there anywhere specific you two would like to go to?"
"Anywhere is fine Anna we are both really thankful that you are doing it at all" Mitchie said and instantly my mom grew tears. She was sad Mitchie was leaving too and my dad would miss her too. She really was a part of our family.
"You're welcome I know we will all really miss you" She said and I knew she was crying.
"Please don't cry" Mitchie said standing up and walking over giving my mom a hug which made me smile. I loved how close my family was with Mitchie. Mom and she were like best friends almost and I know it helped her having a mom like figure.
"I'm sorry I can't help it" She said almost laughing at herself.
"I just don't want to cry anymore, my eyes are sore and we will do plenty tomorrow and Wednesday you can with us okay" She said and then my mom smiled.
"Okay deal" She said laughing wiping her eyes. "I will leave you two dinner will be ready around 6, so come down around then" She said
"Alright thanks" Mitchie said walking back over to me and sitting down
"See you then mom" I said smiling and she left closing the door behind her. I guess we were getting some privacy this afternoon.
"Good she closed the door" Mitchie said and then sat on my lap straddling my legs and leaning down her lips catching mine.
"Babe" I moan softly into her mouth.
"We have a couple of hours before dinner" She whispered and I giggled like an idiot as her mouth went to my neck her biting and sucking on it. She was going to leave a mark of her own tonight, I usually only ever had a couple on my chest I guess she was feeling risky tonight, not that I minded.
Soon her shirt was on the floor as was mine. She was only left in her jeans and a really sexy black lacy bra. She looks so hot and might just be the death of me one of these days. I giggle and kiss down towards her chest my tongue slipping just under the cup of her bra before kissing around the edges and back up to her lips.
"TEASE" She said groaning. She was definitely turned on well so was I. I mean my mom was in the house but part of the fun was trying to be quiet and it was almost thrilling that you could get caught. I don't know why but it was hot.
"Always" I whispered against her lips before kissing her passionately and a little rough my hands holding her hips firmly.
Soon it was my turn to groan as she got up from my lap and walked towards the door. She smirked looking back at me before locking the door. I definitely liked where this was going. "Get on the bed" She said a little demanding. I loved when she took charge it was a total turn on. I took of my pants letting them lay beside the bed. I was about to crawl on when she giggled. "All of it" She said and I rolled my eyes.
"You like" I asked as I stepped out of my boxers and she nodded licking her lips and I swear I died. She was torturing me. I got onto the bed lying down propping myself on my elbows. My eyes followed her as she walked to the foot of my bed where she unbuttoned her skinny jeans stepping out of them. "God" I moaned and she smiled knowing exactly what she was doing to me. I watched as she reached behind her and let her bra slip from her shoulders and fall to the floor in front of her. She was now just left in a pair of gorgeous black undies, and god I wanted her to just take them off. Soon I watched as she removed her panties and stepped out of them and I groaned falling from my elbows letting my head hit the bed.
"Better" She whispered and I took in a breath when I felt the bed shift. I propped myself up a little as I felt her bare on my legs as she once again straddled me. I knew I was pressing hard against her thigh and was just ready to make love to her.
"So much" I moaned and she smiled catching my eyes. "Please babe" I said and she shook her head.
"Not yet you were mean I am teaching you a lesson" She said and she bent forwards kissing up my treasure trail from my hips towards my chest all the way up to my neck and jaw line finally catching my lips. I take my hands to her hips trying to pull her close well I match the fierceness of the kiss.
"Patience love" She said kissing back down my chest and to my hips sucking on my one hip bone, yeah she was leaving another mark. I moaned as she bent down meeting my lips with hers. Her hands were firmly gripping my shoulder and her breasts were just above my chest near centimeters from pressing against me. "Ready" She asked and I could just nod and let out a moan. I was beyond ready and she damn well knew it.
I felt her raise her body then lower it onto me a gasp escaping her mouth as she brought her hips down to meet mine before our moans began to be the only sounds echoing around the room. Heat, love, lust, and just overwhelming joy took us over. I loved making love to her and we both put our whole bodies into the sacred act of making love, and I truly knew she would forever be the only one I could fully give my whole body too and put my everything into the most sacred and precious act of love.
After we made love we both had a quick shower and changed the sheets. We then crawled back into my bed and curled up having a nap. It was 5:00 and I had just woken up and am watching Mitchie sleep beside me. She was gorgeous her hair spread out along the pillow her lips just slightly apart as I see her stomach rise and fall in steady breaths.
Even with a smile on my face I can't help but let out a long sigh knowing I wouldn't get to watch her sleep a lot soon and it was hard. Everything about this was hard. Wednesday night after dinner with my parents we are going to have a romantic evening and I had been thinking about it a lot and we are going to have a romantic evening I just thought that maybe making love the night before she left would not be the best idea. I never really understood why people would go through such hard goodbyes and not break-up but I was finally beginning to understand, love was priceless and if it's found you can't let go no matter what you had to pay and the time together you had to sacrifice to keep it. We both wanted each other to live our dreams. We had to find them separately so they would come together, and that's what we were doing because we love each other, love can be just that strong, and I fully understood what those people were talking about. I look down at my beauty and as I tuck a strand of her gorgeous black hair behind her ear her eyes start to flutter until they rest open staring up into my face.
"Hey love, how long have you been up?" She asked with a small smile on her face
"Not long, but I don't mind, you know you are beautiful when you sleep" I said leaning down placing a soft kiss on her lips. She blushes a little which was beautiful as she cupped my one cheek her hand burning my skin as she returned the kiss. We finally pull away and I decided it is time I talked to her about it. Talking about Wednesday and Thursday always made us teary eyes but we had to talk about things involving those days sometimes.
Apparently I was staring off into space thinking because soon she spoke. "What's on your mind love?" She asked.
"It's just before dinner and I am not trying to make us teary eyed but I was thinking about our romantic night we our having after dinner with my parents?" I said and she looked at me with a sad look in her eyes.
"We are still doing it right, I mean I really want too" She says with tears starting in her eyes.
"Yes of course we are love, I would never cancel it, not for anything" I said squeezing her hand as she let out a sigh of relief.
"Okay good, I was worried you didn't want to"
"Babe of course I do, but I just wanted to talk about it" I said and she nodded.
"Right sorry I just think we both need that night full of love with each other to get us through the first few weeks you know" She said and I smiled.
"Yeah and we will have that night full of lovingly memories and everything I just think maybe that it wouldn't be the best night to make love."
"Oh…" she said slightly confused trailing off into silence. That didn't come out right. I sigh before I speak.
"I didn't mean it like that my love. We will make love before you leave for New York" I said my breath getting a little shaky which I knew would be happening a lot the rest of this week. "I just feel that it would be better maybe tomorrow night. I know this is cliché but in movies and everything people who make love and stuff before someone leaves it's like goodbye sex or break-up sex and that scares me because this is neither of that. Making love to you is so much more than that could ever be and I just feel that if we make love Wednesday I would feel it was like that and I know it's silly but…" I kept rambling until her lips caught mine making me stop talking. My hand cupped her one cheek keeping her mouth pressed against mine as her one hand rests softly on my chest. We pull away and she was the first one to speak.
"Babe that is the cutest thing I ever heard. I never thought of it that way, and it is amazingly romantic that you thought of it. Thinking about it I actually agree and that sounds fine to me" She said and I smiled relieved and I also felt heat make its way to my cheeks, she was honestly the only one that could make me blush.
"Okay and you have to make me blush?" I asked shyly and she giggles kissing my cheek.
"You blush when I flatter you and it the cutest thing in the world and I love the capability so yes I must" She said smiling and I couldn't help but smile a bit either.
We both get out of bed and get dressed and freshen up a bit. I walk over to the door opening it to jump back seeing my mom just about to knock on it. She scared me and I hear Mitchie giggle walking up behind me.
"Sorry to scare you I was just going to let you two know dinner is just about ready" She said and I nodded.
"We were on our way down thanks" I said and she smiled turning heading back down to the kitchen. I turned smiling at Mitchie taking her hand as we started down the stairs and into the kitchen. My dad was sitting at the table and mom was just finishing the last minute things. Without being asked Mitchie and I took out the dishes and cutlery and set the table.
During dinner the conversation was polite and normal. My parents refined from bringing up anything that involved New York and us being separated which I was beyond grateful for. Mitchie and I got up after dinner to clear the table and do the dishes when my dad stopped us and told us to not worry about it and just spend time together. We both thanked them for that and for dinner then we made our way to the living room to watch movies and we had just arrived back in my room. We both get ready for bed then curl up into each other letting our eyes close in the warmth of each other's embrace.
"I love you Shane Gray" She said softly knowing very well we were both about asleep.
"I love you too Mitchie Torres" I said in a whisper before we both drifted off into dreamland. I could only hope tonight our dreams could be happy because no matter what I knew the next few nights sleep might be hard to come by.
It was Tuesday at about 2:30. We were just getting ready to go out with our friends. The whole group of us were all hanging out tonight. We were heading to the carnival that was in town. It was the end of summer celebration in Anaheim and as much pain as that thought brought me I was happy all of us were doing it together. Tomorrow some of the guys from basketball were heading on the road towards their colleges and we all wanted one night together to see each other and everything. We were the best group of friends anyone could ask for and even at sad and hard times it was too be celebrated.
I make my way downstairs when I was ready to see Mitchie waiting for me in the foyer. She looks so cute and sexy in her little cowgirl outfit. I don't know why but she felt like dressing in country style clothes to go to the fair. Although I was indeed also wearing a plaid shirt, which made us match. She was wearing a pair of jean shorts with a brown belt with a big belt buckle upon it. She then was wearing a white strapless tube top that ended just above her belly button showing off her piercing. She didn't show it off much but it definitely suited her. She then had on the plaid shirt she had worn for the country girl dance. It was left hanging open and she was gorgeous. She had on a simple pair of black flip flops. Her hair was tied into two low pigtails that were braided. I smiled walking over in my own plaid shirt and jeans hugging her.
"Hey my gorgeous country girl" I said and she smiled giggling.
"Hi my cowboy" She said and I chuckled. We said goodbye to my parents then we made our way to my car and we headed towards the carnival where we were meeting everyone else. We didn't want to organize drives as there were about 30 of us all together including friends from the team and CSPA and their friends or girlfriend and boyfriends. I was just happy our close knit group off friends were going to be there. I was happy others would be there as well though.
30 minutes later we were joining the big group of friends that were already there. We were just waiting for a couple more. I have been to this carnival a couple of times but of course this time was very sentimental to the whole group of us. I also loved the carnival and where it was held. We would definitely be here until it was dark, the lights being amazing. All the rides would light up and the moon would cast an amazing shadow. It was held in a big park in Anaheim on the side of a huge lake where there was a gorgeous beach that was created. On the highest rides you could look out over the water and it was breath taking. I always found it was and even with sadness within us all we know this was something we would all enjoy no matter what the end result of this week would be.
It was only 30 minutes later when we were all into the carnival after paying are entrance fee. I think too little kids a whole group of us would look intimidating but we were having so much fun laughing and joking around that it was hardly the case. We all lined up and paid the 15 dollars for the unlimited ride bracelet and then we were ready for the night. We all decided that the last ride we went on would be the Ferris wheel, or the make out wheel me and my teenage friends used to call it. Although it was really romantic and I was going to adore sharing it with Mitchie tonight.
Eventually we had split up into groups randomly heading onto rides and everything. Mitchie always had our hands locked. We happily walked around the carnival and waited in line talking with our friends having an amazing time. Through the night we had all ended up talking to everyone we were here with. It was about 7:00 when we all met up again around the concession stand for something quick to eat. We were all going out for pizza later but we were all a little bit hungry now. This dinner was going to be anything but healthy but I was very surprised what Mitchie choose and I couldn't help but agree.
We both got a bottle of water but then to eat both of us got cotton candy. One of the worst things you could eat at a carnival but did either of us care? Not at all, we were having an amazing time enjoying it feeding each other our different colours laughing at each other the whole time. The rest of the group couldn't help but laugh at us either.
After a few minutes we all started towards the carnival again where the lights were now all lit up the sun setting. We were going to head to the Ferris wheel when it was going to be dark which would make it the best off all. Mitchie and I met up with the rest of the groups around 9:00 and we all headed towards the Ferris wheel. Mitchie and I had once separated and we had just walked around going on the bumper cars and playing some of the games kissing each other once in a while having a great time.
"I am so ready for the Ferris Wheel" Mitchie squealed as we all laughed and I kissed her softly as we all got into the line for it. There was almost no-one in front of us so we would probably all get to go on at the same time. That would be interesting. Mitchie took a few pictures which her phone of all of us and got some friends to take pictures of me and her. I took a picture of her and all the girls and the guys then she took one of me and all the guys and the girls. We then got the Ferris wheel operator to take a picture of all of us together before we took turns getting into the Ferris wheel carts.
We were now at the top of Ferris wheel waiting for more people to get down on below. We were sitting on the car my arm firmly around her shoulders. "God the lake is so beautiful with the moon" She said and I smiled looking out over it.
"It is" I said smiling taking out my phone taking a couple of pictures then I took a picture of the carnival rides all lit up. I then took a picture of Mitchie who smiled.
"Send those to me" she asked.
"Yeah definitely" I smiled and slipped it into my pocket letting my free hand now cup her cheek and her one arm wrapped around my neck and we let our lips meet in a passionate kiss. We didn't separate as the Ferris wheel moved down a few carts. My tongue ran along her bottom lip and she allowed me entrance as we were now making out on the Ferris wheel and it definitely felt electric. I laughed into the kiss as we heard some cheers and wolf whistles around us our friends clearly seeing what we were doing but we were definitely enjoying it too much to pull away and care what they saw. Honest truth was they were probably going to be doing the same with their boyfriends and girlfriends if they had one as they were on the Ferris wheel as well.
After everyone was on the wheel starting spinning without stopping and we made out for most of it pulling back slightly near the end as we just looked into each other's eyes smiling them saying everything we needed too. We took a couple pictures of us and one of us kissing on the Ferris wheel as it slowed and stopped as we got off. I was not really surprised to see Laura and James from the team making out as they were waiting to get off. They had been close all night it was bound to happen sooner or later.
Finally we were all together and made our way to the entrance deciding it was soon time to go. We all agreed on a pizza place to head too. We all knew there were goodbyes coming for all of us at the end of night and trying to hold it off until we were heading home we all piled into our cars and made our way to the restaurant for pizza.
We all arrived and it was late so they pushed together tables so we were all sitting at one big one which we didn't mind at all. We all ordered a few large pizza's so it could feed us all. We got pitchers of soda and water so the waitresses didn't have to keep coming back and forth for any of us. We were being generous that way as we were a huge group for it being 10:30 on a Tuesday night.
Soon we finished and settle up leaving a fair amount of a tip for the few waitresses that served us then we all quietly made our way into the parking lot all in a group not ready to say goodbye but going to have too now as some of us left tomorrow for school. We all made sure we had the numbers of who we wanted too as well as their email and Skype if we wanted to talk of them. Soon we were all hugging and crying as well. I have never cried so much in my life then that last few weeks that it was utterly brutal. Everyone had teary eyes. The girls together had more tears but all guys shed some. I knew our tighter group was going to be blubbering at the airport when Mitchie and the rest left but we would wait until Thursday for that.
After about half an hour of goodbyes and hugs and well wishes and us guys promising to see each other on the field when we play each other next year and it was over. We all separated and sadly we got into our cars and all headed on our way. That was hard as we all drove different directions like college was making us go and I squeezed Mitchie's hand. She had said goodbye to some of her best CSPA friends tonight and was still in tears. I think I was in tears because of the guys that were leaving. I mean yeah we were teammates but also so much more. We were practically brothers and we weren't ashamed to shed some tears as we all left the restaurant tonight.
Mitchie and I got home and made our way up to my room and changed into our pyjamas. Mitchie didn't spend much time in her room that much as most of her stuff was packed and we just didn't really want to face that until the fate full day which had started as it was around 1am on Wednesday and in less than 36 hours as horrible as the thought was she would be on the plane heading half-way across the country.
We once again crawled into my bed turned off the lights as tears were still staining our cheeks. Saying I love you and sharing our goodnight kiss we let our eyes flutter close and drift into an uneasy sleep for tomorrow was our last full day together for neither of us knew, how long.
We both woke up early this morning but just sat up in bed her resting in my arms. We didn't talk or move but just sat their enjoying each other's warmth. Today was the starting of two of the hardest days we would be facing and we weren't enjoying it, there was a vibe about us in my room that said all that needed to be.
We eventually made our way downstairs in our pyjamas and into the kitchen were my mom had made a pretty big brunch. My dad was there as well and I knew very well they booked the day off for today. Seeing it being their last day with both of us, and I was so happy they loved Mitchie as their own. I knew it was hard for all of us but with our support systems including them and our friends we could get through this.
We all sat down and had brunch. We were mostly quiet but talked about a few things. The subject we were avoiding finally arrived when we were almost done and instantly I knew the waterworks were about to start.
"We know this is hard, but Mitchie are you excited about tomorrow" my mom asked softly as there were tears in her eyes as Mitchie eyes started to fill as well.
"I am excited but sad as well. I am going to miss Shane and both of you so much I cannot thank you enough for this whole summer and amazing son of yours that came into my life" She said tears falling with my mom and god she was bringing tears to my eyes and I was trying to blink them back.
"We are happy you came into Shane's life and ours and this house for the summer. We love you like our own daughter Mitchie so thank you" My dad said and he had emotion in his voice that shocked me as I have never seen so much in his eyes and voice.
"Thanks mom and dad" I said smiling and my mom nodded tears now steadily falling. I reached over and squeezed Mitchie's hand. I didn't want to let my dad see me cry and I looked at him as he nodded and a sad smile reached my face as I closed my eyes and I opened them a few of them slipping. God it was only 11:00 and I was already breaking more inside every minute. I knew it was going to be so hard but it was already surprising how much I could prepare myself and I wasn't ready for anything life was throwing at us the next 24 hours.
"Me and you mom were talking Shane and we want both of you to understand no matter what happens between you too happy or not and we hope you agree Shane not to let it affect you if something goes sour Mitchie you are always welcome into this house" My dad said and I squeezed her hands.
"I agree and have nothing wrong with that' I said smiling at her and she nodded crying more.
"That means everything to ne thank you so much" She said and I mom reached over the table and Mitchie took her hand. I couldn't help but reach for my dad's hand and we stayed holding each other's hands in a circle tears now slipping form each of our eyes even my dad had a few slip over.
After brunch and silence holding each other's hands we all helped clear the table and did the dishes. We were all in the living room when my mom grabbed me into a bone crushing hug as she sobbed and I couldn't help but cry as well. Soon Mitchie had joined sobbing as well and soon my dad joined and the four of us were sharing a hug me and dad consoling our sobbing loves crying ourselves. I have never seen so much emotion with my dad but it felt amazing and I was glad he was able to love Mitchie that way and be so grateful for all of us. I was happy to finally see my dad always cared and at times that matter the most he has no problem showing it.
Soon enough we separated. Mitchie and I had to still do a few things today before we could just cry and finish our day. We went up to her rom and with red eyes and shaky hands we finished packing up her belongings. The room was quite bare when we were done and I couldn't help but cry. We got her 7 big suitcases and loaded four of them in my SUV. We were bringing them to Kenzie's house were they had all rented a moving truck to drive most of their luggage and a few other things that would be easier to not bring on the plane. We got into my car then made our way there dropping them off as the moving truck was just arriving and started loading the luggage of the five of them into the truck and were heading out later today so they would be there a day after they arrived as they would have most of what they needed on them.
We then made out way to Mitchie's house and we made our way into it and up into her room. She had a few other things she needed to get and I sat on the bed watching her doing my best not to sob as memories of this house and us flooded my mind. After she had what she got she sat on the bed beside me and we hugged both sobbing a little for a while before calming down and knowing we had to finish the rest of the stuff today.
We closed her closet door after she had everything she needed out of it and turned off her room lights letting the door stay open as we made our way back down the stairs. We stopped on the second floor and we quietly went into her parent's study where she went over to her dad desk and I sat on the chair pulling her onto my lap. With a shaky hand I saw her reach her dad's note pad and a pen opening it.
"I am still mad at them, but they are my parents and no matter what I love them" She whispered and I nodded.
"Go ahead love" I said squeezing her left hand holding her steady as her right one places the pen onto the paper as she starting writing and I steadily held her comfortingly.
After she finished she took a shaky breath and set the pen down. She slowly stood up and I stood up with her giving her a tight hug. We then headed back down to her door. We then walk outside and I put her bags in my car. She locked her house door then made sure she had her Ferrari keys that were sitting in her drive way. She walked over to me and hugged me tight. We were dropping her car off at the car lot and they were sending it up on a truck this weekend and it would reunite with her in New York. We shared a quick kiss as we both got into our own cars and I followed her to the car dealership as I was bringing her back to our place for the night.
She dropped off her car and they keys with the dealership then she made her way outside and into my car. I squeezed her hand kissing it as I pulled out of the parking lot and made our way back to the house for the day and night well except for dinner we were staying home. I was still sad and my heart was still broken and I knew it was going to be hard but I was experiencing something I never had and I knew it was harder than we both could've ever imagined.
We were almost my house just passing a target when Mitchie spoke. "Babe can we stop at target for a minute" She asked.
"Yeah sure love, why?" I asked pulling into a spot and turning off my car.
"I want to print off a couple more pictures of last night" She said and I nodded.
"Alright sounds good." I said and hand in hand we made our way into target and to the photo centre. Thanks to Mitchie she had the USB cord for our iPhones in her purse so we hooked them up to the computer and choose which photos we wanted. We ordered them then walked around the store for about 30 minutes until we picked up the pictures paid for them then went back into my car and finished making our way home.
It's finally about 5:00 and I just finished my shower now having to get ready to go to dinner with Mitchie and my parents. The rest of the afternoon was filled with laziness and tears. Mitchie and I found room in our albums for some of the pictures then we just kept the other ones. We had then just lied on my bed in each other's arms. We talked, kissed, made out and just stared into each other's eyes. Throughout the hours tears were a very common existence and I didn't care that I was crying non-stop. It was the only thing that was keeping me sane, I could not bottle this up and I was just glad together we understood that.
I dry off and walk into my room slipping on my boxer briefs and a pair of jeans that hung just below my hips bones. I didn't know where we were going yet but my parents said casual so that was fine. I dried my hair messily with a towel and let it fall where it lay. I slipped on a pair of my sneakers still shirtless. I walked over to my bathroom and put on some cologne. I always tried to put a bit on when going out with Mitchie, don't ask why I just did.
I wash my face quickly a few drops of water falling to my chest. I rolled my eyes at myself and walked into my bedroom to see Mitchie sitting on the end of my freshly made bed waiting for me. I locked eyes with her then watched as her eyes ran down my body then back up catching my eyes.
"Enjoying the view?" I asked and she blushed.
"Every guy looks so hot in just jeans and boxers, I swear to god, but you are just wow" She said sending me a wink and I smiled.
"Glad to know I please your eyes" I said and she giggled really loud with a huge smile on her face.
"Always" She said smiling. I went over to my dresser and slipped a white wife beater. I turned towards my closet but not without seeing the pout that Mitchie placed on her lips. I smiled to myself getting to my closet and reaching a green button up shirt I slipped on and started doing up the buttons walking over to the end of my bed where she still had the pout on her lips.
"You can ogle my chest tonight okay love" I say chuckling as I lean down and kiss away her pout.
"I guess that's acceptable" she said in her "whatever" tone and stood up grabbing her clutch that was still on my bed. I took a minute to eye her. She was wearing light washed skinny jeans. She had on her high Jimmy Cho Brown boots that went just below her knee. She then had on a green long sleeve V-neck sweater that looks amazing on her. Her black hair was left down and draping over her left shoulder.
"You look amazing love" I smiled lacing my fingers with hers. "You ready?" I asked.
"Yeah I got everything" She said smiling and with that I turned off my bedroom light and we made our way downstairs into the foyer where my dad was just making his way in.
"Hi" I said stepping off the stairs with Mitchie walking over towards my parents.
"You two look so cute together and totally match" My mom said smiling and I chuckled.
"Thanks mom, we know we are adorable" I said and she just hugged both of us for the 100th time that day, not that I really minded considering the situation.
"You look good son and Mitchie beautiful as ever" my dad said and Mitchie's cheeks went a little pink. I don't know why she was surprised with compliments since she was fully happy with who she was, not that I minded though. I loved that she loved herself but she was beyond adorable when she blushed.
"Thanks Mr. Gray" she said happily and he nodded opening the door. Me and Mitchie stepped out followed by my mom and dad. We all got into the car they were taking to the restaurant. I sat in the back holding Mitchie's hand as my dad got into the driver's seat and headed towards the restaurant which we still didn't know which one. I really didn't care though. Tonight was going to be a good evening. Well the best evening we could make it with the looming fate arriving tomorrow.
We arrived at La Casa; it had a French name but was actually an American restaurant that was famously known for their steak and ribs. I had been here before and it was casual which was good. I don't think they could've picked a better restaurant, knowing I would be living off of Kraft dinner and probably pizza for most of the year the amazing meal would be well enjoyed.
With locked hands we walked in and were shown our table that had apparently been reserved. My parents really planned it and that was sweet. I hadn't been out to dinner with my parents in so long. I don't think we have ever been out to a restaurant with Mitchie before and it was like a whole other thing. Our relationship really grown and sadly that ended tomorrow. I sighed pushing those thoughts out of my head and forced my best smile as I looked at Mitchie squeezing my hand before I looked at my menu deciding what to have.
Dinner was really nice and we had saved enough room to have dessert after which was amazing. Mitchie and I shared a slice of cheesecake which was practically orgasmic. It was so good it melted in your mouth. We couldn't help but feed each other and I think my parents found it a bit awkward but I don't think either of us really cared. We were making the best of this, plus we always fed each other dessert, although usually we ate dessert alone, oh well old habits die hard, and feeding Mitchie dessert was one of my favorite habits.
We made our way back to the car our hands still locked together as we headed towards our house. I didn't want tonight to end. I was happy that I was giving Mitchie her gifts tonight. The glasses I had bought in LA and also something else I ordered online that had arrived a few days earlier, it arrived yesterday and it was perfect.
We got home and we went into the living room where my parents directed us. There were two gifts bags on the coffee table. One was pink with an M and the other was Blue with an S. Wow it was clear which one was for who?
"What's this?" I asked confused. Why where they giving us presents?
"We decided to put together a care package for each of you for college. We know it won't last that long but it's the least we could do.
"Thanks, I didn't expect this at all" Mitchie said and I smiled.
"Thank you" I said smiling as I passed Mitchie her bag and retrieved mine as we opened them.
I laughed seeing my favorite chocolate and gum along with travel size toiletries, yeah probably won't last long. There was little bottle of shampoo, shaving cream, deodorant, aftershave, mouthwash, toothpaste and a foldable toothbrush. I have no idea why they gave me that but it was the thought that counts, and I was still thankful. A few things I wouldn't have to buy for a couple of weeks. I swear my face turned red when I pulled out the final thing. It was 4 pack of condoms and I was so like shocked. I can buy my own and I don't need them at school. Mitchie obviously noticed.
"Those better still be closed when I visit" She says teasingly and I chuckled.
"If you visit me there would be no more left"
"Stop teasing right now" my parents said and the look on their faces made me and Mitchie burst out laughing. I wrapped my arms holding my stomach as it hurt from laughing so hard. I finally stopped when Mitchie pulled out her last thing, blushed and shoved them back in her bag. It wasn't embarrassing as condoms, it was a pack on tampons but seriously all girls needed them. I smiled at her blush and just shrugged at the items.
After thanking my parents and putting everything back in the bag we gave them each a hug and headed back up to my room. Mitchie put the stuff from her bag in her carry-on and suitcase then joined me in my room. I just placed the bag in my bathroom as I stripped to only my boxers. Mitchie changed into the shirt of mine she always wore and a pair of hipsters. She crawled into my bed holding a small box. I went to my closet and picked up the gift I had wrapped for her and crawled into bed.
"For you" she said smiling handing me the box. I set hers down beside me and accepted mine. I smiled and opened it. I almost gasped at the amazing gold Gucci watch sitting in the box. It was amazing and I had secretly always wanted one. I had a Rolex but it was older and now getting slightly faded.
"I love it" I said happily hugging her tightly "It's amazing thank you so much baby girl" I said kissing her softly and she smiled.
"You're welcome, you kept saying you needed a new watch and this one was too beautiful to pass up" she said and I smile handing her, her box. "Thanks" She said happily and undid the ribbon that took me forever to tie and opened the lid of the box where there was 3 other smaller boxes all labeled a number. "Shane" She mumbled as she opened the first box seeing two glass cases. I just nodded at her and she opened them both. There was a pair of yellow Gucci sunglasses as well as red ones.
"Look on the inside of the arms" I said and she looked at me curiously then looked at them. She smiled and I knew why. On the yellow ones the arms said Shane's girl in fancy cursive and on the red ones it said Mitchie's boy. "Him and her sun glasses?" I said.
"Thanks, they are amazing and this was one of the pairs I was debating between at Gucci"
"That it is, I knew you liked them all, red and yellow work together and another thing we would share." I said smiling and she giggled opening the second box to see the Pink pair of sunglasses.
"Shane you didn't have too" she said smiling seeing them.
"But I wanted to so no arguments. Now open the last box, I hope you like it, I instantly thought of you when I saw it" I said and she smiled opening it to reveal a long narrow velvet box and she slowly opened it letting a small gasp escape her lips. Inside there was a silver necklace with the word dancer hanging off of it. It was pure silvers with diamonds in the D making it shine.
"Oh my god Shane it's gorgeous" She said smiling leaning in and kissing me which I returned.
"You're welcome and I expect to see pictures of you wearing it" I said teasingly and she smiled.
"Always" She assured me. We packed up our gifts and set them on the table beside my bed turning off the lights just looking into each other's eyes in each other's embrace. It wasn't long until my upper body was just hovering over hers as my lips were brushing and pressing against hers in soft passionate kisses. It wasn't feverish or full of lust. It showed nothing but the love we felt for each other. I knew we both felt the same when I felt tears gather at the corner of our mouths and mine had just started falling. We were both crying but for some reason it made the kiss that much more romantic, making us that much more connected. "Shane" She whispered against my lips.
"Yeah" I whisper so only she could hear it my lips still brushing against hers.
"I know you didn't want too… but make love to me" She whispers against my lips. It's not that I didn't want to but right now I knew it would feel right in every way and I knew I wouldn't feel like it was because she was leaving but because we truly loved each other like it was every other time
"I love you" I whispered barely audible as I pressed my lips to hers taking my time treasuring her as I undressed her before she slipped my boxers off our bodies pressed against each other. Tears where still leaking out of our eyes and something about that made it magical, it sounds weird but it was true, there were no words to express how much love we showed each other with our bodies and tears in that moment. I lowered my body towards hers no space left in between and together for the final time, sadly this summer we made love as tears escaped our eyes and only moans escaped our mouths.
It was 8:00 the next morning when we crawled out of bed. We both didn't want to get up and crawl out of each other's embrace. I have never cried so much as last night. We barely slept as each of us took turns crying and calming each other down. I couldn't help at one point as sobs started escaping my lips as some escaped her as well.
I looked in the mirror and my eyes were still puffy and red and I hated hearing my door close as she made her way to her bathroom. We both were having showers before saying goodbye to my parents and head to the airport. I sighed rubbing my eyes once again as I turn on the water and step into the hot water, knowing that even a shower wouldn't help make me feel better, the sadness causing a sick feeling in my stomach.
After my shower I get dressed in sweat pants, a t-shirt and a sweater. I didn't feel like really being dressed and these were slightly better than going out in pyjamas. I slipped on sneakers and grabbed my keys and my sweater. Before I left my room I retrieved one of my favorite sweaters from my closet and made my way towards Mitchie's room. The door was open and I walked into it to see her zipping up a hoody over her tank top. Her hair was tied up in a messy bun and she also had sweat pants on. Her eyes still looked red and sore which I knew resembled mine as well.
"Two sweaters" she asked with a sad smile and I shook my head. I noticed all her suitcases standing up and ready to go. I sighed and held out my favorite American Eagle zip-up.
"No this is for you; I want you to have it for when you're in New York. Every time you put it on I hope you think of me, it's my favorite.
"Shane it's your favorite keep it here" she said taking my shaking hand. Tears were in my eyes and I shook my head.
"Please, I want you to have it" I say my voice cracking.
"Okay" she matched my tone nodding carefully removing it from my hands and folding it up slipping it in her carry-on. "Thank you" She said and I nodded.
"Welcome, are you ready?" I asked barely audible.
"As I ever will be" She said and I smiled quietly taking two of her suitcases in my hands. I watched as she grabbed her last one and swung her carry-on over her shoulder taking her purse in her other hand. I watched her look around the room then walk out closing the door behind her. We both sigh tears falling down our faces as we headed to the foyer.
I stood in the foyer and watched as my mom and dad both came in. My mom already had red rimmed eyes and as I stood there silent watching her embrace Mitchie I let a soft sob escape my lips as I try breathing steadily to calm down, I needed to be as strong as I could for Mitchie although I was unbearable weak and broken inside.
"I will miss having you around Mitchie. Love you darling" My mom said hugging her tight.
"I will miss you too Anna thank you for everything" She said hugging back. Seeing the two most important woman of my life crying made me break more, I was truly heartbroken and she hasn't got on the plane yet.
"Take care of yourself and don't be afraid to call okay" My mom asked
"I will thank you" Mitchie said pulling away to be met by an embrace by my dad.
"If you need anything, call us okay and come back to visit" he said which brought more tears to my eyes. I loved how my parents loved Mitchie so much.
"Thank you I will" She said with a sad smile squeezing him once more then pulling away. I gave my mom and dad a hug as we all made our way out the door and they loaded up her bags. I opened up her door and helped her in as I got in the driver's seat turning on the car. She rolled down her window looking at my parents standing there. I reached for her hands squeezing it and I lifted it up kissing it gently. Tears glistening we catch each other's eyes as she nods. I then knew it was time to go.
I started down the lane way. "Bye" she whispered softly but loud enough for my parents to here. She waved to them who were both waving bye to her. I let out a shaky breath as she rolled up the window leaning her head against it as I turned onto the road heading towards the airport.
We arrived at the airport and checked her and her bags in. She got her ticket and boarding pass and we made our way to security. We were clinging onto each other and the security guards thankfully let me enter with her. She had an hour before her flight and as far as I was concerned I was not letting go of her until it was absolutely necessary.
We arrived at the gate and I sat down pulling her onto my lap where she wrapped her arms around my neck holding onto my tight. My hands were on her waist and my one hand rubbing her back. My head on her shoulder, her head resting on mine but I knew since we were both shaking we still had tears traveling down familiar tracks along our faces.
Soon enough we were joined by Josh and Mandy who got access as well. Laura, Kenzie, Alex, Bryan and Amy also came and sat near us. Alex and Kenzie were holding onto each other and all of them somewhat had visible tears. I understand why we were such a close knit group of friends. I did know that none of them were crying as much as me and my beauty though.
"FLIGHT 2456 TO NEW YORK NOW BOARDING" Came through the PA system and I let out a small whimper.
"That's us" Kenzie said standing up and regrettably we all stood up. I watched as Kenzie, Laura and Alex Shared hugs with Josh, Mandy and Bryan then all gave me a one arm hug as Mitchie wouldn't leave my arms. They all said bye and boarded the plane Mitchie whimpering a lot now.
"SECOND CALL FOR 2456 TO NEW YORK" The PA system called and Mitchie and I gripped onto each other tighter. No I wasn't ready I needed more time. I watched as Amy hugged the other three lingering with Bryan. They hadn't ended things but decided that they weren't officially together. If the other found someone they wanted to be with their would be no hard feelings, I was angry they could do that I was so head over heels even the thought of Mitchie dancing with other guys made me feel sick.
"Mitchie, join us soon" Amy whispered hugging me then kissing Bryan's cheek making her way onto the plane. We walked closer to the walk that led to the plane but she didn't let go yet.
"Mitchie…" I started and she shook her head.
"I don't want to say goodbye" She whispered and I gripped her tighter.
"LAST CALL FOR FLIGHT 2456 TO NEW YORK"
"We aren't saying goodbye, I never want to hear you utter that word to me and I will never utter it to you. We are going to leave it at I love you" I said
"This is so hard" she mumbled into my chest.
"I wish I could give up UCLA for you but I just, I'm sorry, I can't" I whisper before hiccupping
"I would never ask you to give up your dream for me"
"Nor would I" I confirmed.
"Shane…" She whimpered. "Don't forget about me" She said letting out a sob and now I couldn't help but shaking letting one out as well. God this was killing me and my body was starting to shake.
"Look at me" I said taking a shaky breath to steady my voice lifting her chin so she looked at me. "I would never be able to forget about you if I wanted to. You have made this the best summer of my life. You are my sexy hot bumblebee, my gorgeous amazing dancer, but most of all you are my love, my Mitchie" I said placing a kiss upon her lips.
"I love you" She whispered as another sob escaped her lips and I hiccup tears still falling. This was heartbreaking I knew she was breaking too.
"Miss if you are getting on the plane you must now" I polite flight assistant spoke and Mitchie nodded.
"I love you Shane, forever always" She said hiccupping hugging me.
"I love you too Mitchie Torres forever and always" I said hugging her then letting her go sadly. I shook standing in place as she handed the assistant her ticket then started down the ramp. She turned around looking at me before turning the corner. She sighs tears streaking her cheeks and lifted a hand in a wave. I lifted one but quickly covered my mouth a sob escaping into it. I didn't want to watch but my eyes were glued onto her until she disappeared from my sight heading to the plane. I was thankful my friends were there but glad they kept their distance right now.
I made my way over to the window my hand resting on the glass tears constantly streaming and I knew they wouldn't stop for a while sobs starting to escape again. I collapsed in a chair right in front of the window seeing her plane starting to taxi. As I watched it take off my head fell and my hands covered my face as I started sobbing uncontrollably my body heaving. My love was now thousands of miles in the air flying farther and farther away from me.
I didn't know how long I was sitting there finally lifting my head up rubbing my eyes that were still letting tears escape, and I knew they wouldn't stop even though I almost wanted them too. I felt a presence beside me and a small female arm wrap around my shoulder. I knew it was Mandy and leant my head on her shoulder. We stood for a while her one hand was now rubbing my back when sobs continued and she spoke.
"Let's get you home Shane" She whispered and I nodded standing up on my two shaky legs. With Mandy and Bryan helping me I made my way to Josh's car. Bryan got my keys and said he would get my car to my house and I nodded. I crawled into the back seat of Josh's car as Mandy came in beside me and held my hand rubbing the top of it with her thumb. I was sobbing looking out the window tears clouding my vision. I didn't care what I looked like my heart felt empty and I just wanted to crawl into my bed and never get out.
Soon I was out of the car and making my way to the door. It opened and I walked in. I heard Josh call my mom and she came into the foyer and I flung into her arms which she held onto me tight whispering my name.
"Thanks" I heard her say regarding my friends. Still sobbing totally broken she helped me up the stairs. We were heading towards my room but I went to reach for the room Mitchie slept in but my mom stopped me.
"Not now Shane" She said sadly but I obliged and went into my room. She led me to my bed and I lay down and she sat down beside me rubbing my back which was constantly heaving with the rest of my body but I spook in between sobs.
"Mom… it…hurts" I say softly trying to breath
"I know Shane, just breath it will get better."
"It shouldn't hurt… like… this" I said and she kept rubbing my back.
"I know Shane, but you were in love it's okay" She said and I shook my head.
"It's not" I said
"Shane it's okay to fell hurt because she left, you two are so in love. I have never seen two people in love like you two were at that age" She said as tears kept coming. I could tell by her voice she was also crying again.
"I shouldn't love her this much"
"Shane why not, it's okay…"
"I only started 5 months ago" I said knowing I just wanted the world to fade away.
"What did you starts 5 months ago" She asked. I finally spoke that last three words that I remembered as I closed my eyes and I let the world just fade away.
"Falling over her"
A/N: Wow emotional enough. That was heartbreaking and the end of falling over her. Thank you all so much for reading and reviewing and anyone else sad about the heartbreaking goodbye and that it's over. I don't know when the sequel will start going up but it will be a while and the update won't be constant but I will do my best when I have time. I needed to get this up cause I just didn't want to wait. I hope you all enjoyed this story and will alert me as an author for the updates I had on the detailed outtakes and the sequel. I would love your opinions on this chapter. I am proud of this chapter and a lot longer that I had planned yet again. It is happy at the beginning at sad at the end but is nothing compared to the sequel yet. I hope you enjoyed this story Falling over her, stay tuned for Fighting for him. Thanks again to all my reviewers this story got more than I ever though. Please read and review, Enjoy!
~Kim