The Only Exception

I'll Always Be Around

AN: Yes I have been gone for SO long and I am SO SO SO Sorry but yeah I have made sure I am prepared and actually have several chapters written now. Sorry this one is a filler but it is necessary and you will see why I hope! 

Also this SONG OMG IT'S PERFECT KINDA WISH I MADE IT THE STORY TITLE

Jodie x

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Rory's POV

We were sat in a private lounge at the airport awaiting Finn's family's private jet, took take us away to somewhere. Where I could clear my mind and also spend some quality time with him. Throughout everything, he has been so supportive and honestly the bad times have far outweighed the good. And I want him to have a special time away too, even if he does have to work a little bit.

He came to join me with a coffee... something I was taking advantage of being able to drink again... even if the reason I was reunited with it was a somewhat bitter pill to swallow it was also something akin to someone having comfort food. Coffee was and is a comfort to me. Stupid I know.

"I spoke to Tristan, it appears that your father already spoke to him," Finn said and I nodded. Even though I did not need to speak to Tris regarding anything legal it would be nice to reconnect in the future- I noted to myself that I should contact him when I return.

"Okay Love we will be gone for 6 weeks I thought we could start in Brisbane, Melbourne Sydney then my home town Perth, then hopefully we can make our way up the west coast and stay in Bali then come home I hope that it will help take your mind off things" Finn continued with a smile as we boarded the plane and sat next to one another.

"Thanks for everything Finn, I honestly do not know what I would do without you," I said as I leaned in and kissed him, lingering for a while. "I told my mum that I was switching off my phone and to call you if its an emergency if that's okay?"

"That's fine love" Finn leaned in and kissed me again. For a moment it was as if we were secluded within our own little world as my tongue tenderly fought for dominance. I slowly moved my body closer running my hands through his dark curls. Gently pulling as he gently moaned.

"Hmmm, sorry Mr. Morgan & Miss Gilmore but we are ready to take off" the flight attendant interrupted. A slight blush rose to my cheeks as I met her eyes."Thanks, Veronica" Finn responded. Before placing a hand on my thigh.

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We had just landed and having just got my feet on the ground I knew the first thing I wanted to do was get to wherever we were staying and freshen up.

"Where is the first place we are staying hun?"

"Well Darling, we will be staying at one of our hotel's the Versace on the gold coast, the perfect place to begin to relax and get a tan around the pool"

"Great! Although, I'm not quite ready to swim if you know what I mean" I said self consciously, the pregnancy had despite not being full term made my body change in ways that I was still not ready to embrace. My shape had not immediately returned to normal either and the faint spring of stretch marks had started to begin before everything that happened.

"No worries love, we need you to heal body and mind first. But just so you know, you are and always will be the most beautiful creature I have the privilege of having in my life"

"Wow, smooth talker as always Finny" I eye-rolled. His charm is part of his package and appeal but sometimes it still feels strange to hear him speak as I have heard him speak to others in the past. However, I do feel and hear the tone of seriousness he normally lacked. Usually, the flirt would come with a glint and wit. But Finn looks ever so serious, maybe I am under his spell and misreading it but my heart tells me otherwise.

Anyway, we jumped in the car rental after greeting the driver and drove down the Gold Coast toward the Versace Hotel. It was early afternoon by the time we had arrived. I sat poolside in a one-piece with a sarong loosely hanging from my hips. I felt more comfortable being more covered than I normally would dress. I had one of my favorite books and decided a few gentle rays of sunshine and some literature was the perfect way for me to unwind and ignore the jet lag for a while. Amidst being lost for the hundredth time within 'To Kill A Mockingbird' Finn had decided to take a few laps of the pool. I had found it quite amusing to see the looks upon him from other female guests and how he was seemingly oblivious, whereas the old Finn I knew would have already invited them back to his hotel room.

So, after a couple of hours, we decided it was time to go freshen up and go for some food. We had decided after the long travel that we would not venture outside the hotel. We made our way to the restaurant and ordered some food and wine and conversation flowed easily. When we finished we made our way back to the suite and as I took off my shoes and sat on the couch Finn turned on some gentle music and sat beside me.

"So was this a first date Finn?"

"To be honest Rory I felt like it was but I didn't want to push after you know?" he said with a slight smile.

"Finn, I'm sad and will always remember my little one, but is it wrong for me to want to heal already?"

"I'm glad you want to heal Rory ... and I know we have kissed several times, but I want us to wait, I don't want to rush anything, you deserve better. Especially after how Logan made you feel and treated you. I need you to shine like you used to, I need you to be your amazing self. And I'm here to help as a friend before you consider our future relationship. At the moment you need to focus on yourself first and then concentrate on us when you're ready"

Wow, Finn has truly matured into this amazing gentleman and he never ceases to amaze me. I completely agree with what he is saying. However, that does not suppress the urges that I have within me. All I want is to be with him in every possible way that I can be. But he is right and there is no rush to whatever we are, we can take our time and maybe this break would be exactly what we need.

"Thank you, Finn, you are an amazing man" I smiled before moving in to kiss him, gently at first before deepening the exchange. Minutes later pulling away slightly breathless, noting the red hue on his face. Finn had a slight blush and I had a feeling I did also. The warmth across my face confirming that for me.

"Thank you, dear, I only want the best for you, I think it's time for bed now don't you think? You must be exhausted. I know I am" he said his forehead resting against mine, I gently nodded in agreement. 

AN- SEE YOU NEXT WEEK! PINKY PROMISE XXX