“Hey Tony, it’s me your favourite daughter. Charlie never brought me here, so I couldn’t come any sooner. She is all buff looking but is still a mush. You would tease her about how romantic and smooshy she has become. My love life is still a mess, but I know you will send Mr Right to me soon enough. She has met the girl of her dreams and honestly, they are a dream match. You did well putting them together, so something like that for me would do nicely. I will keep an eye on her as I always promised to do. We all love you and we all miss you and I’ll make sure Charlie brings me back soon to see you again.”
Ellie grins at Stacey and gathers her into her arms. “You always did know how to break a tense or sad moment.”
Stacey grins. “It’s what I do, and you know Tony wouldn’t like us standing here moping, he would kick our asses.”
Charlie laughs. “Very true Stace and I’m sorry I haven’t brought you here sooner. My dad did love you even though you are a pain in the ass.”
“See what I have to put up with, you would have always defended me when she got mouthy with me. Ellie just stands by and lets me fight my own battles which I guess is okay, but I loved you for coming to my rescue when your brat of a child got mouthy.”
We all laugh. Stacey and Charlie share a hug before we leave the graveyard to go back to the car. Ellie has her arm around Charlie and I walk behind with Stacey.
“Em, it’s huge that Charlie brought you here, her dad is gone five years now and I am happy she has brought you. It means she is healing and you are helping her with that.”
“Thanks, Stace that means a lot to me. I want to be there for Charlie whenever she needs me.”
“She has let you in Em, I have never seen her like this before, so just keep doing what you are doing.”
“I will always.”
Charlie gets into the driver seat and Ellie goes to get in the back to give me the passenger seat.
“Please Ellie, sit in the front. I will go in the back with Stacey.”
“Not at all, I’m fine in the back, sit in the front with your girlfriend.”
Ellie gets into the back and Charlie laughs. “It was a good try honey, but mom won’t budge, you may give up and sit in beside me.”
I laugh and get in. Charlie starts to drive and the music is playing softly. She takes my hand and rests it on her thigh. “When I drive, and you are with me, this is where your hand should be.”
“Oh really? You’re quite demanding, aren’t you?”
“I can be, but you will get used to it.”
“I look forward to that sweetheart.”
“Hey Em, you know Charlie and I used to come to this beach a lot with Ellie and Tony. You want to hear how dumb your girlfriend used to be, and I suppose you could say sweet too?”
“I would love to.”
I can see Charlie shaking her head. “You aren’t going to tell that story, are you? Mom, did you put her up to this?”
“I did no such thing.”
I can see Ellie winking at me and I laugh.
“Mom, you know this thing right here is a mirror and I can see you wink at Em.”
“Oops, I forgot that part.”
“Anyway, back to me and my story…Em listen to me, this is a doozy.”
“I’m listening carefully Stace, begin your story.”
“We were probably about fourteen years old and it wasn’t long that Charlie had moved here, and I came to her rescue at school. I got serious brownie points with Ellie and Tony. They took me to the beach with them as a thank you and, of course, I jumped at the chance to get to know Charlie more. I knew we would be best friends and she was cool to hang out with. She was so genuine and nice, even though she was having a hard time settling in, she always gave me her time. I think she fancied me, to be honest.”
Charlie splutters and the car swerves. “I did not fancy you…baby, I didn’t.”
I start to laugh, lean over and kiss her cheek. “I know honey, Stace is just trying to get a rise out of you.”
Ellie squeezes her shoulder and winks at me. “You know, I did think you had a little crush on Stace. Why else would you do what you did?”
“Mom, be quiet I did not, and it was an accident what happened.”
I am a little confused and smile at the blush on Charlie’s cheeks.
“I will tell you the rest Em, I know you are confused and dying to hear what happened. Anyway, we arrived at the beach and it was a beautiful day and it was crowded. Charlie and I went exploring as kids do and when I say exploring, she was checking out the girls and I was checking out the boys. Charlie was always in good shape and the boys always hit on her and she would just roll her eyes and walk on. I would get my fair share of looks but nothing near what she would get. It used to drive me nuts especially when the boy I would like would hit on her. Anyway, I’m rambling, we went to the rocky part of the beach and I slipped and fell and landed on my arm awkwardly and I knew it was broken. I was in agony screaming and crying. Charlie came to my rescue and picked me up and carried me back to her parents. I was in so much pain and Charlie was upset because I was hurting. We went back to the car to go to the hospital but on the way back Charlie stumbled and fell over, she ended up breaking her arm and busting her lip. She looked at me and said through a mouth full of blood, now you don’t have to worry so much we can be cast buddies.”
Ellie and Stacey laugh. Charlie’s face is scarlet and I stroke her thigh. “You really are a sweetheart, aren’t you?”
Charlie shrugs but Ellie crosses in. “You think that but the thing is Em, Charlie told Stacey that she did it on purpose because she didn’t like to see her crying or in pain.”
“Oh my god, you broke your arm on purpose?”
Charlie’s face goes redder and mumbles under her breath. “I hate you both so much right now.”
“I thought it was really sweet and we were cast buddies. We became so close that I practically moved into their house while we were on the mend.”
Charlie shakes her head. “Please stop talking now, you have embarrassed me enough now.”
“Aaaw baby, you really are something else. No wonder you act more like sisters, it all makes sense now. You didn’t do it after that, did you?”
“No, that was the one and only time. She did kick my first boyfriend’s ass when he cheated on me. She is like my knight in shining armour.”
“Oh my god, we are here, everyone get out and no more storytelling.”
After getting a spot, Ellie and Stacey sit to talk. Charlie and I go for a walk along the beach. I love the time we are spending together here and seeing Charlie so relaxed.
“Baby, you really like it here, don’t you?”
She smiles at me. “I really do, it’s beautiful here and it’s so close to mom’s house.”
“Would you like to live here again?”
“Live here? I thought about it before, but I don’t think it will work like that anymore, I have you now and we are happy where we are, and you will have Stacey while I am on tour.”
I laugh and stop walking pulling Charlie into me. “Sometimes you can be slow my love.”
She frowns. “Why do you say that?”
“Honey, I want to move here when you get back from tour and live here with you. I have really liked my time here and I love your mom and seeing you like this, you are meant to be here. So, what do you say, babe, will you live here with me?”
I see her grinning and she kisses me. “You really want to live here?”
“Yeah, I do, I want to be with you and you are so happy here.”
“I really don’t care where we live, as long as I am with you sweetheart.”
“Good, we have a plan and I love you very much.”
“I love you too baby.”
We walk for a little while more and Charlie stops walking. “What do we do about Stacey? We have always been together, and we have been living together since we left home and went to college.”
I shake my head laughing. “You are so very
sweet and I’m sure Stace will come with us unless she has met someone and moves in with him.”
“Sounds silly doesn’t it, but I have been so protective of her since we first met.”
“It’s not silly, you are a great friend and I have seen more of your dynamics this weekend and I love how close you are.”
The day is beautiful and we all have a lovely picnic. It is the best way to finish the weekend off. There are lots of teasing and just as we are packing up, Stacey gets a number from a guy she has been overtly flirting with for the entire time we have been here. She grins as she looks at the number and leaves us to go hang out with him.
We go back to Ellie’s house and I pack up our stuff, leaving Charlie to talk with her mom. Stacey arrives in a little later with the biggest grin on her face.
“I had the best time, he is so cute. He is going to come see me at the weekend, how awesome is that?”
Ellie laughs. “That’s great sweetie, I’m happy you had a nice time with him. You know, he just lives around the corner from me right. His mom and I are friends.”
“Really, I think we must come visit more Charlie, maybe every fortnight and he can come visit me the other weekends.”
“Ah Stace, do you think it’s a bit early to be thinking so far ahead?”
“Probably, but it feels nice and he was a proper gentleman and he wants to see me so why not get a little excited about it?”
“Very true, Niall is a really nice guy, I’m happy you found him.”
I look at Ellie and realise that she had set up the whole meet between the two of them. She sees by my expression that I know what she has done, making her blush slightly and smile.
As we say our goodbyes, I promise Ellie to keep in touch and that we would be back soon.
“Drive safe honey and call me when you get home. It was nice to meet you Em, you are welcome here anytime. I love you, Charlie.”
“Love you too mom and I will call you. We will be back soon before Christmas because I think we will be spending it with Em’s family.”
I am surprised at Charlie saying that because I was unsure of what we would do. I can see that Ellie is a little off about it but covers it well.
“Ok honey, just come home whenever you can.”
She moves away from the car and Charlie starts the ignition. “Wait, Charlie.”
She turns to look at me. “Are you okay, what’s wrong?”
“Nothing, I just need to do one thing.”
I take off my seatbelt to get back out of the car and Ellie comes to meet me. I gave her a hug and I whisper to her. She looks at me surprised but she smiles and hugs me again. I then come back into the car. Charlie looks at me and Ellie but neither of us tells her what was said.
We drive off and my hand is back on Charlie’s thigh as she drives. Stacey is hyper in the back, talking about Niall and is keeping us well entertained. This was a great weekend and I am a lot more in love with Charlie than I ever imagined I could be.
Chapter 18
Over the next week, I move in with Charlie and Stacey. Stacey helped to a degree but was on her phone so much with Niall. She has completely forgotten Gary and when he tried to crawl back to her, she told him to take a run and jump. Charlie was so proud of her and thankfully she didn’t beat him up, even though when she opened the door I had to restrain her a little. Stacey is much stronger, and I think Ellie has played a blinder in her matchmaking. Niall seems to be just as besotted with Stacey too.
“Honey, where can I put my printer?”
Charlie puts down the box she is carrying and smiles at me. “Well, I spoke to Stace and there is a little utility room that is not in use, it’s got a lot of our crap in it, but I will clear it out and you can have it as your own study. I will put up some shelves for you and make it nice for you.”
I set the printer down on the table and look at the grin on my girlfriend’s face. “You are going to give me my own study room?”
“Of course, I want you to succeed and you will have peace in there. There is good lighting and it’s big enough, so you won’t be cramped. I promise you will have the best study ever.”
I move over to her and crash my lips to hers. I lick her lips making her instantly open her mouth. My tongue slides in and starts to tango with hers. My hands instantly go to her ass as her hands stroke my sides. We are interrupted when Stacey barrels through the door.
“Really you too, it’s only 11 am and you are at it again.”
She is grinning, and Charlie holds me to her as she throws a look at Stacey. “Hey, this is the love of my life right here and no matter what time of the day it is, if we want a kiss, we will have it.”
Stacey grins and I lean my head on Charlie’s shoulder as we talk.
“Yes, I know you are madly in love and I am happy for you but look at the state of the place. I thought you were tidying up while I went out to get brunch for us. You do know Niall is coming today.”
“Ah now I understand, that is why your panties are in a knot. Don’t worry, I will have it all sorted before he gets here. Are you nervous about seeing him?”
It’s the first time I have seen her smile falter all week and Charlie catches it straight away. “You are nervous, why? You have been talking all week long and have been getting on great. Are you not feeling it anymore?”
“I am, that’s the problem. I am so excited about it. I feel good since I told Gary to jog on and Niall was so proud of me when I told him about it. What if he doesn’t come and he has changed his mind about me?”
I move out from Charlie’s arms, but I kiss her quickly first and she smiles at me. I go and hug Stacey and lead her to the sofa. “Stace, that guy is not going to stand you up. He is just as excited about seeing you. He would not spend so much time calling you and texting you if he was not interested. I have one question for you and this will set you at ease.”
“What’s that?”
“When you woke up this morning was there a message on your phone?”
I see a blush steal to her cheeks and Charlie laughs. “Yes, there was a good morning text.”
Charlie butts in. “I have a follow-up question.”
Stacey eyes her curiously but circles her finger in the air giving her the go ahead.
“Has there been a call or text since that one?”
Stacey smiles and nods her head. “Both has happened.”
Charlie nudges her. “You are so dozy sometimes, you know that boy has it bad for you and he will be here. Now we have that sorted, what did you bring to eat, I’m starving.”
“Is that all you think about Charlie?”
“No, I spend most of my time thinking of the most amazing brown-haired goddess that I love.”
I smile softly while Stacey groans. “I had to ask, come on and I will fix brunch up. Niall will be here soon so after we eat, we need to get the other stuff cleared up. I don’t want him to think I’m a slob.”
Charlie laughs. “Yeah, it’s best that we hide that fact for a few months.”
Stacey punches Charlie’s arm as she laughs at her own joke. We have brunch and just get the place tidy when there is a knock on the door. Stacey freezes. “Oh my god, he is on time.”
I laugh and go to answer the door.
“Em wait, do I look okay?”
I turn around as she runs her fingers through her hair and fixes her clothes. “Will you relax? You look good.”
I open the door and Niall looks just as nervous making me laugh. “Oh, are you freaking kidding me, you are worse than her. Come in Niall and you look good too, so smile.”
He grins at me and it gets bigger as soon as he sees Stacey. She jumps into his arms and they start to kiss making Charlie groan. “She was giving out about us. We are leaving you two alone, do not do anything on the sofa or the kitchen table or I will hurt you.”
She laughs when she sees Stacey give her the finger while still kissing Niall. She takes my hand and we leave the two lovebirds alone.
We spend
the day at the cinema complex. We watch a movie and then go to the American diner for food. We go into the arcade attached and go bowling. I see the competitive streak Charlie has but she sucks at bowling. I have never seen so many gutter balls in one game. She sits down dejectedly after another horrible bowl and I feel sorry for her. I go over and lift her head up gently with my fingers. “You are still the sexiest girl in here.” I bend down and kiss her softly.
She smiles at me and I wink as I go to get my ball for my turn. I look back as I bend down to get it and can see Charlie’s eyes trained on my ass. She blushes, I wink at her and take my shot. I get nine down. I take another ball and pick up the spare. I turn around grinning and Charlie is sitting back with her arms over the back of the chairs. Her t-shirt is showing off her breasts so well. She is so sexy that I have to restrain myself from going over to straddle her lap and plunging my tongue into her mouth, with my hands under her t-shirt fondling her gorgeous body. My thoughts have caused a dampness between my legs. I can feel my clit pulsing and my nipples are stiff peaks against the lace fabric of my bra. I snap myself out of my daydream and I can see Charlie smirking at me. I move over and sit down beside her. She turns her head to look at me.
“How badly do you want me right now?”
I don’t even try to hide it. “So fucking bad, you are sitting there looking so sexy and I am so wet for you right now.”
She groans, and I know she is responding to my words. She looks around but there are too many people around. She leans in and kisses me so sensually that I am practically dripping wet. Her tongue glides with mine and I get lost in the magic of the moment. She smirks against my lips before moving away. My eyes are slow to open. I have never been so hot and turned on. I need her to do something to release the built-up pressure in my clit. Charlie knows how much she has turned me on and gets to her feet.
“We need to get out of here, come on.”
“Baby, we can’t go home yet. Stace and Niall haven’t had a lot of time together.”
“Who mentioned going home? Come on before I rip your clothes off right here and right now and fuck you like never before.”
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