Greg was sitting on a bus staring out the window vacantly lost in the depths of his mind. He would see his Stacy today for the first time and butterflies swarmed in his stomach. His entire body shook with excitement and fear as he wondered what she was doing. There was an hour left til he got to where he needed to be. A beautiful seaside town there was a hotel right by the beach and he took a deep breath. It was a weak attempt to tame his butterflies but he was glad for them, they only made him think of her more. Greg couldn’t help but think back to that night the night he fell in love with her, it was late on a warm July night. They were watching a movie together over the phone it was Taken and he never felt so happy. It just felt so right with her the feeling he got he never had before it was enough to take his breath away. During a car chase he realized it as he watched the jeeps fly around four wheeling that he was in love with her. Hopelessly and utterly in love with Stacy he didn’t tell her for about a month after when he was sitting in his room. Greg just moved and was staring at his closet as they were talking then he just said it and meant it with all his being.
Stacy awoke with a giant smile on her face today was the day she almost wanted to jump out of bed she was so happy. Her nerves were the last thing on her mind today all her doubts and worries were far far away today. Today she was going to be the happiest she’s ever been because she deserved it and she really was happy. Finally she was going to meet Greg and have their perfect weekend that’s shes been looking forward to for months. They’ve had to move it four times now and it was finally going to happen. With a big smile on her face she looked at the clock she had about an hour and a half to get ready before she had to catch the bus to go into town. She put her dog on the lease and walked her outside wondering what Greg was up to even though she knew. He was thinking of her on the bus just like she was thinking of him as she walked her dog. When she got back in she showered and tried to figure out what to wear. That was one of the things that annoyed her to no end about Greg he loved her in anything. She pulled out almost everything and looked over it all when she smiled and grabbed some jean capris with a deep purple tank top and a short sleeve shirt in a lighter purple. It was perfect she knew he loved when she wore shirts like this her short sleeve shirt hung below her shoulders. She grinned and sat at her makeup desk to doll up. Stacy always loved to doll up for Greg even though he loved her with or without it. She remembered when she told him that his face turned beat red and it was one of the only times she knew she got him. Greg was always flattering her making her feel like a queen it was nice to do it to him every now and again.
Resting her head on her hand she looked in the mirror and remembered the first big surprise he pulled on her. About a week or so before she sent him pictures of her with a bear that was the same size as her. One day he called her on skype saying he had a surprise and he wore that smile the smile where he did something insane. He was known for being spontaneous to her and he always wore that smile that said I’m so guilty but you love me anyway. After a couple minutes of anticipation he told her to close her eyes. Then when she opened them a bear identical was sitting on his bed Stacy’s jaw dropped she was speechless. All she could process was Greg’s laughter because of how good he got her the only words she could muster were, “Are you serious?” His laughter only got harder as he got out a “Mhm.” She was just so awestruck no one has ever done anything like that for her before, that’s why she loved him. He did things no one else ever did and makes her feel like no one else can he meant so much to her even though he doesn’t realize it. No matter how hard she tried to get him to realize how much he means to her he never gets it. Then again she doesn’t get how much she means to him either they’re just matched that way.
Still half lost in memories and thoughts of Stacy the bus stopped and he was here the place he’s longed to be for so long. As he got off the bus bag in hand he smelled the air and smiled, a song he sang to her once came in his mind. Bestie by Jay Park, that night was another special night for them his smile grew bigger as the lyrics ran through his head. He remembered how she started to jam as he sang blushing hard praying he remembered the lyrics. The hotel was within walking distance he took a deep breath and started the short walk. All these memories flew through his head as he thought that this weekend was going to be one of the standout ones. There were only a handful of standout memories that really engraved themselves into their hearts and this was one of them. As he walked he noticed people staring they usually did he was a sight for conventional people. Greg wore black skinny jeans with a black band shirt of bring me the horizon. He also had snakebites and size zero gauges not to mention his black boots that he loved. Most people thought he was scary and he could be but deep down he was too compassionate. Only Stacy really got to see that side of him she brought out sides of him he didn’t think existed anymore. He wanted to be better for her which he never said for anyone else ever.
Boarding the bus she smiled as she sat down with the bag she packed days before out of excitement. For the short bus ride she thought about how it would be when they met there was so many things that could happen. He could be waiting in the lobby for her looking around for her curly hair. She could see him looking around and when his eyes found hers his heart would skip and they would run to each other. Or maybe shed bump into him outside and shed look down blushing until he spoke in his sweet voice. Then shed look up quickly to see his boyish smile and him rubbing the back of his neck. Her phone went off it was Greg he said he’d be late to go ahead up to the room. She sighed slightly disappointed but shed still get to see him soon. Stacy felt her heart break a little and she didn’t know why shed still see him. Gently she tucked her hair behind her ear and looked down at her black flats.
Greg smirked to himself as he sent the text, boy would she be surprised. For some reason Greg couldn’t do anything normal he was too thoughtful and creative for that. He had this planned for a long time since the first time they were going to meet. When he walked into the lobby he immediately lost all the air in his lungs. This was it, it wouldn’t be long now he walked over the front desk and waited in line. The receptionist looked at him and asked, “May I help you?” Greg nodded as he said smoothly, “I got a reservation under Greg Garza.” She nodded and typed it into the computer and handed him a room key, “Is there anything else sir?” He replied, “Yeah I have someone sharing a room with me when she comes in you didn’t see me okay? I was never here I want to surprise her.” He smiled and she nodded, “Of course sir.” He said softly, “She’s short with brown curly hair and eyes.” She nodded as he thanked her and turned around.
For the rest of the bus ride Stacy remembered another really big surprise Greg pulled on her. It was mid-December and as usual he called her on skype saying he had a surprise. He’s always been full of surprises with her. When he finally let her see this one it was a tattoo he got that day Stacy completely lost her mind. Greg was laughing again amused by his own spontaneity it was of a date that’s very special to them. Stacy gasped loudly almost screaming when she saw it and since then Greg calls it the best reaction ever. That date wasn’t the one where they admitted their love or got together for the first time or even when they met. It’s much more special than that it was the day Stacy saved Greg from himself. Since then he’s fought even harder to stay alive for her they both look at that day with a bittersweet taste in their mouths. Stacy got off the bus with a big smile and walked across the street to the hotel. When she walked through the door she looked around just in case Greg was lying but he was nowhere to be seen.
He gasped when he saw Stacy walk through the door his heart skipped like a stone on the lake and he ran to the elevators. Luckily she didn’t see him hustle off he couldn’t help but stare at her as the elevator doors closed parting them. Then Greg realized he was crying tears were pouring from his eyes and he didn’t even notice. He took a deep breath and wiped his eyes he’ll see her soon once the doors opened again he looked for her. Then he realized that he was on a completely different floor he had zero time to waste. He rushed down the hall to the room and opened it then glanced up and down the hall good she wasn’t there yet. Inside he tossed his bag in the closet and felt the rings in his pocket and smiled. Any second now, he hid right by the door and waited for the beep unlocking it.
Stacy walked up to the front desk and waited for a moment, “Hello how may I help you?” It was the same receptionist that Greg and she immediately recognized the description. Stacy tucked some hair behind her ear and asked with her delicate voice, “Reservation for Greg Garza.” She looked at him and nodded, “He called ahead and said a woman was checking in, here you go.” She handed Stacy a room key she thanked her and went into the elevator and looked down as it rose up to the third floor. Once she got out she pulled her bag behind her and went to the room. She took a deep breath and unlocked the door.
Greg heard the door beep and slowly open he almost froze but quickly pulled her inside. She screamed as Greg lifted her up and pinned her against the door. Their eyes met and sparks flew harder than ever as they gazed in the other’s eyes and let a few tears fall. Then Greg pulled her into the kiss he’d be dreaming of for so long and it was just like he’d always imagined just better. Stacy couldn’t believe it she wrapped her arms around his neck and pulled him closer. It was the perfect kiss that lasted forever.
