Chapter 5: Gone for the weekend

Chapter 5: Gone for the Weekend!

The leaves on the trees rustled softly as it blew a steady breeze. Gavin and Alyssa layed there breathing in rhythm with eachother. Alyssa's arm wrapped around Gavin's waist as she rested her head upon Gavins chest. Gavin tied his arm around Alyssa protectively as he slept. The both of them had fell asleep in their spots after Alyssa explained everything to Gavin. At the time, Gavin couldn't Imagine why her parents would feel that way about a child, especially when that child was Alyssa.

Gavin slowly stirred in his spot as he caught the light beaming down in his eyes. He opened his eyes to see Alyssa still sound asleep. He reached into his side pocket with his free hand and pulled out his cell phone. He had 3 missed calls and 4 unread text messages. He figured that it was his parents probably concerned abouthim being out all night without telling them, or in this case, her. He looked at his screen and read 8:07 a.m. He was surprised that he was awake so early. Had Gavin been asleep in his bed, he'd probably be waking up around one p.m.

Gavin shuffled as he tried to push his phone into his pocket without waking Alyssa. It seemed that Alyssa was slowly waking too. He felt her move around as she mumbled a few words he couldn't quite make out. Gavin instantly stopped moving to hear nothing but Alyssa's breathing. A smile slowly formed across his face. Her breathing was so steady and soft, he could listen to her for the whole day if he had the chance.

Alyssa moved around and looked up at the blue sky. She struggled to remember how she got outside. She felt herself pressed against another body and knew it was Gavin that she was smushed to. She looked up and saw his ,"  smiling face. "Good Morning," she mumbled.

 "Morning love," Gavin smiled. Alyssa sat up and moved her hands through her hair straightening it out. Alyssa turned her head to get a better look at Gavin. He soon sat up as well. There was a hint of concern in his eyes but then she saw him get  relaxed. She looked around and seen the blue lake around and the green leaves surrounding them. Had I really stayed here all night? She wondered. And with Gavin? She smiled softly at the thought. Yes, it had been an uncomfortable night but near the end of it, everything seemed to get better.

Gavin looked at Alyssa with love in his eyes, even though she had just woke up and had some serious bed head, she still looked like the most beautiful person he's ever layed eyes on. Alyssa looked at Gavin and he patted for her to come sit with him. She didn't argue, and went to go sit in his lap like he wanted. Without thinking, Gavin wrapped his arms around Alyssa's waist and tucked his head into the nape of her neck. Alyssa placed her hands on his making sure he wouldn't remove himself from that particular position.

 She felt protected, like no one was able to get to her. Gavin could feel Alyssa loosen up and felt a smile rise upon her face. The noth of the barely said two words to each other but somehow knew what the other was saying. 

Alyssa felt the warmth of Gavins body being passed onto her. Here they were sitting with each other like they'd been dating for years. It was as if something just took over the booth of them. They stayed there silently in each others embrace. Alyssa turned her head and looked into Gavin's eyes.  It was as if their eyes had said it all. Gavin leaned forward ready to press his lips against hers. Just as their mouths were about to touvh, Alyssa's phone rang causing both of them to jump sending them both back into reality.

Alyssa flips open her cell phone and reads the first and only text message sent by her mother.

 It read, YOU BETTER HOME WHEN I GET BACK! Alyssa's facial expression changed and became a little worried. No doubt she had forgotten to go back home. She'd be in major trouble for NOT coming back. 

"What's wrong?" Gavin asked.

"I-I shouldn't have stayed here. I"m-I'm suppose to be home. I'm gonna get in so much trouble....." She says getting up from Gavin's lap ready to leave. Gavin holds onto Alyssa's hand not ready to let her leave.

"How about you stay with me for the weekend?" Gavin asks with pleading eyes.

"I'm sorry, I can't. It'll probably get me into more trouble than I'm already in."

"You'll be fine. All of you guys could use a break." He pushes.

"I can't" She says softly. More than anything  Alyssa wanted to go with him, but she's too afraid of her parents. Specifically her father.

Alyssa stares at Gavins pleading eyes. It's like they were shouting at her,PLEASE ALYSSA, PLEASE STAY WITH ME!! Gavin stood up and faced Alyssa's already stiff body. "Please," He whispers. "Okay..." Gavin smiles and pulls Alyssa into a big hug. "Come on," Alyssa says grabbingGavins hand and leading him home.

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Alyssa walks up to her front door with Gavin slowly trudging behin her. He really should be going faster, Alyssa thought. She pulled out a key from her jean pocket and started to unlock the door. Alyssa stopped and let the key hang from the door. She spotted a yellow piece of paper with a note written on it. ALYSSA, WE'VE GONE AWAY FOR THE MONTH. WE NEED A BREAK AWAY FROM YOU! DON'T WORRY, WE MOST DEFINITELY WILL NOT MISS YOU! YOU BETTER BE HOME WHEN WE GET BACK! -MOM 

"What happened?" Gavin asked as he approached Alyssa's side.

"Absolutely nothing," Alyssa muttered. She breathed a sigh of relief knowing that she was saved. A smile slowly crept across Alyssa's face.

"They're gone." She said just above a whisper.

"What do you mean?" Gavin asked with

 concern. Alyssa let out a small laugh.

"They left for the entire month! Freedom from a month!" She exclaimed Alyssa stared at the yellow paper in her hand and jumped up an down.

"That's great. I told you it'll be okay." Gavin smiled. Alyssa threw her arms over Gavins neck and hugged him tight. Gavin placed his arms around Alyssa's waist and smiled warmly. He felt a burst of excitement surge through his veins. Without Alyssa's parents there for a month, everything would be fine. He was happy for the month, he could already see it now.

"So I guess this means you don't have to come with me." Gavin says pulling away from Alyssa.

 "You could stay home." 

"I could...." She started. " But I don't want to." She pauses for a moment thinking. These words weren't exactly suppose to come out of her mouth, it sorta just slipped. But she meant it, she didn't want to stay in her house, or at least not alone. "I still want to be with you." Alyssa said after clearing her throat. Gavin softly smiled, hearing Alyssa say those words made him happy. It kinda reminded him of one of those corny romance movies where the couple broke up and the girl is saying that she still wants to be with the guy.

"How about I stay with you here." Gavin suggest.

"That's fine, as long as you're by my side." Alyssa said.

"Good." Gavin  pulled Alyssa into a warm hug.

"Come on, let's go inside." He says taking Alyssa's hand and pulling her inside the house.