Re: Opportunities- GSR fic- Sara's POV
Chapter 11: Relief
That felt good. I've never opened up so completely before. I glance up at Gil. He's quiet, thinking as he soaks it all in. He pats my shoulder unconsciously. I smile, then get up to refill our coffee cups. As I pick up the pot, I hear his voice.
“Sara?”
“Yeah?” I reply as I fill the cups.
He's quiet. It's like he's not sure what to say.
“What is it?” I ask as I come back and sit down on the couch with my coffee, handing him his at the same time.
“Do you ever wonder what your life would've been like if you hadn't gone through all that?”
I nod. “All the time. In fact, when I was little, I used to pretend I had two loving parents who watched every move I made, but that always made comin' back to reality worse because I knew my parents didn't give a damn. It never made sense then, but it does now. They always told me I was a mistake and that they'd never wanted kids. That hit me really hard.” I sigh, causing Gil to put his cup down and put his arm around my shoulders.
“It's okay, Sara. Let it out.”
I smile softly at him. “Ya know, this feels good. I never thought I'd tell my story to anybody. I was sure I'd take it to the grave. Is this weird for you?”
He shakes his head, giving me a reassuring smile. “No, not at all. You need to let all this out, and I'm proud that you want me to help.”
I smile again before taking a sip of coffee. “Thanks.”
He kisses me lightly. “Anytime.” Suddenly, he starts rubbing my shoulders. I groan.
“Did I hurt you?” he asks, concerned.
I shake my head. “No, that feels good. Don't stop.”
He smiles, digging deeper into my tense muscles.
“Where'd you learn to do shoulder rubs like this?”
“It's a gift.”
We chuckle.
“I'll say,” I agree with a smile, which he returns. “Gil?”
“Yeah?”
“I'm glad I have you to lean on.”
He smiles again. “Me, too. I'm here anytime you need me.”
“You have no idea how much that means to me.”
“Actually, I think I do.”
I cock my head curiously. “How?”
“I feel the same way.”
I smile softly at him, feeling like a huge weight has been lifted off my shoulders.