Grown Enough For Love by Chelsea Falin

Author:Chelsea Falin
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: contemporary romance, interracial romance, older brother's best friend, friends to lovers, southern romance, small town romance, small town southern romance
Publisher: Chelsea Falin
Published: 2021-03-06T00:00:00+00:00

Chapter Eleven

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hree weeks passed Gabriel by in rapid fashion. His routine had changed now, but not by much. He still woke every morning, dropped Rio off with his mom, and went to work. After, he picked Rio up and brought him home. Gabriel tried to spend every spare moment with Savannah, but she was busy with her own life, too. She understood when he couldn’t spend every day with her. Still, they spent at least three days a week together, and Gabriel thought Savannah was okay with that. At least, she’d never said anything to make him believe otherwise.

Some days, Gabriel and Savannah did something with Rio. Other days, they found a babysitter to snag some alone time. Once in a while, they hung out with Jay, who had been dating a steady stream of girls that never seemed to stick. Gabriel hoped Jay found someone soon because Jay had always been a good guy. A bit of a goofball, but one of the nicest guys Gabriel had ever met. Hence, why they’d always been best friends.

Today, Gabriel called out of work for the first time in recent memory. Confident his job wasn’t in danger after years of regular attendance, Gabriel wanted a day for himself. He dropped Rio off at his parent’s house like normal and went home.

Gabriel dozed on the couch watching television, waiting for a few hours to pass so he could surprise Savannah. He hadn’t been able to see her the last three nights and was certain she’d be pleased to have him to herself for most of the day.

He ended up falling asleep on the couch. When he woke, Gabriel saw it was ten minutes until noon. It was late enough for Savannah to have gotten most – if not all – her work done. He heaved himself off the couch with a sigh and went to freshen up.

Gabriel chose to walk to Savannah’s house, as he often did. It didn’t make sense to drive the single block separating their homes. With a stupid smile on his face, Gabriel thought about how wonderful it would be when he didn’t have to walk to see Savannah. Instead, he’d come home from work and she’d be there, in a home they’d create together.

Gabriel reached the house and noticed a small row of tiny sprouts peeking from the flower beds. He wondered when Savannah had found time to plant them. He knocked and was left waiting only a second before Savannah opened the door.

“Gabe! What are you doing here?” She opened the door a crack and reached out to pull Gabriel in by his arm. She was afraid Smoke and Soot would get out, no doubt. Those two had ended up being tiny little monsters. Adorable and cuddly, but tiny little monsters nonetheless.

He smiled as he pulled Savannah in for a tight embrace and kissed her lips tenderly. “I decided I needed a mental health day.” Grinning, Gabriel added, “and there is nothing better for my mental health than my kitten.

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