Before neXt

"How was meeting Rocky?" Shea questioned upon walking over to Gina's desk with more work for the boys.

"It was alright," Gina answered, turning toward her boss. "They're coming over tomorrow for breakfast."

Shea smirked as she perched on Gina's desk. "Is that a good thing or a bad thing?"

Gina shrugged before relaxing into her chair. "I'm not sure. I rarely have guests over but I really like Elliot and Reese and I don't mind them coming over. Rocky's the questionable one but she happens to be Elliot's gatekeeper so I just have to deal with it."

"And Elliot adores you," Shea beamed. "I mean, she sent you more presents."

"She needs to stop spoiling you," CM commented from his workplace. "They have me carry the gifts up to your desk."

Gina rolled her eyes. "You need the workout."

Shea chuckled. "Gina, be nice."

"Nope," Gina denied. "I can't. Not to him, at least."

"It's fine, Shea," CM laughed as he continued to work. "Please go on with the gossip though."

Gina huffed. "I'm glad this is all amusing to you."

Shea smiled and patted Gina's back. "So what are you making for breakfast tomorrow?"

"I'm not making anything," Gina answered. "Elliot's bringing the ingredients and I'm assisting. It's going to be weird having so many guests over."

"It's the fact that she has a kid, right?" Shea teased. "I bet that little girl is going to make a mess."

Gina laughed, "I'm more worried about Rocky judging me in my home. Reese is the sweetest little girl I know."

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"Morning," Elliot beamed when Gina came down to get them from the parking lot.

Gina smiled back, "Morning, El. Hi, Reese. Hello, Rocky."

"Gina," Rocky acknowledged before following her up to the apartment.

Rocky kicked Gina and Elliot out of the kitchen, keeping Reese to assist with making breakfast. That left the couple to cuddle on the couch in the living room.

"So she approves?" Gina mused, leaning into Elliot.

"Pretty much," Elliot chuckled, hugging Gina before pecking her cheeks. "Thanks for going with me."

"I happen to like the band," Gina grinned. "Plus I want to learn more about you. I like you."

Elliot beamed, "I like you too."

Gina smiled and took Elliot's hands, playing with them. They were smaller than Elliot's male form. Much more delicate and softer. There was so much more to learn about Elliot.

"Different, huh?" Elliot hummed, trying to understand Gina's perspective.

"Yeah, a lot different," Gina answered. "But I like both sides of you."

"I have more sides than that," Elliot joked before squeezing Gina. "I really like to show you all of me if you want."

Gina nodded. "I want to know as much as you want to share with me. Of course, I will share just as much."

Elliot smirked, "I knew you were special. I just hope this last for a long time."

"So how will the gender-changing thing work once we go?" Gina questioned, worried about her girlfriend.

"We have a hotel near the event so we'll be checking in there," Elliot answered, resting against Gina. "We'll wait there until a little bit after 6 and then go get lined up or we can pick up food on the way to the hotel or venture out for a bit before resting at the hotel."

"Good plan," Gina smiled. "I think we should look up some vegan places we can hit while enjoying ourselves before the concert. I am paying for the food since you already paid for the tickets and hotel room. It's not a debate."

"Okay," Elliot agreed. "But I might get something super expensive to eat."

Gina laughed. "I don't care. Plus we can get drinks and possibly food at the venue. I have the right to spoil you."

Elliot answered with a peck on her cheek. There was nothing more to say, just understanding between them. It reminded Elliot of Terrance but she knew this relationship would be different.