Chapter Seven
Ryan pulled slowly away from Gillian's embrace. The two gazed into each other's eyes and she smiled shyly at him but he looked uncomfortable. Ryan was still holding Gillian at arm's length as he bowed his head. "I'm sorry" he said softly "I didn't mean for that to happen"
Gillian smiled "Don't be sorry Ryan" she said "I mean unless you didn't want to really kiss me" This time Gillian looked away afraid to hear Ryan's answer.
Ryan raised his head and dropped his arms from Gillian's waist and started pacing nervously. He rubbed his hands through his hair and avoiding looking at Gillian. "Ok so you obviously thought the kiss was a mistake." Gillian said almost in tears as she stood watching Ryan.
Ryan didn't answer "We really should head back to town. Could you grab that chair over there" Ryan said avoiding the question "And I'll take these bags to the car and then that should be it."
Ryan grabbed the bags and walked toward the car. Gillian frowned as she slowly grabbed the lawn chair and walked towards the car.
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(Days later)
Gillian was at Wildwind playing Hide and Seek with Sam and Maddie but their nanny came in and rounded them up to take them to the park.
The doorbell rang and Gillian got up and answered it and found Ryan standing in the doorway. She turned and walked away but left the door open. Ryan walked in and shut the door "Princess I think we need to talk"
Gillian stopped and turned towards Ryan "About?"
"About the kiss the other night"
"What about it?" Gillian asked "You already made it perfectly clear it was a mistake"
Ryan shook his head "No Gillian it wasn't."
Gillian's face drew a blank and Ryan inched closer towards Gillian "I know I should have said it wasn't the other night, but I couldn't. I was too afraid"
"Afraid of what Ryan?" Gillian threw back
"Afraid of what I was feeling." Ryan paused for a moment "Gillian I realized the other night that I still love you." he let the words roll off his tounge and it felt good for him to say. Gillian's eyes widened and tears began to well up in her eyes "My old insticts kicked in and I wanted to run and hide from all that I was feeling. But I couldn't do that, not again. I love you honey"
Gillian paused for a second to make sure she wasn't dreaming and then smiled and ran towards Ryan and straight into his arms. They stood in the embrace just holding each other for a long time. Niether wanted to be the first to let go.
Gillian leaned back so she could look at Ryan "I've waited for this moment for a long time Ryan. To hear you say that you love me again is like a dream but I think this is far better then any dream."
Ryan grabbed Gillian's head and pulled her toward him for a sweet but passionate kiss to show her just how much he loved her.
To Be Continued...
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