dreams come true ♥

CHarlie gardner. 23. NY Boy. Single. Hey, ya'll. Just another hopeless romantic, sensitive guy who volunteers with blind kids and wants to be a social worker someday. Hit me up if you're looking for a good time with an adorable guy.

[charmingardner-blog]

TEXTS ✉️  CHISSY

Missy: You can't honestly think anyone's that stupid, least of all ME.

Charlie: It was worth a shot ;D

Charlie: Maybe don't tell Riley about this, though, won't you?

[charmingardner-blog]

TEXTS ✉️  CHISSY

Missy: Oh my God. New phone but no need to ask 'who dis'. I only know one person still hung up on Riley Matthews after ten years of rejection, ew.

Charlie: Well, well, well. If it isn't Missy Bradford :) I'm guessing you won't believe the Cuddle Bunnies concert invite was for you and that I decided Riley was a good pet name for you?

[charmingardner-blog]

TEXTS ✉️  CHISSY

Charlie: Hi, Riley! I remember you saying that you like the Cuddle Bunnies and was wondering if you knew that they're having a live show in Houston next month? I could buy the tickets, and plane tickets too, and I could even go with you if you needed :) Let me know!

[drfarklestein-blog]

BABY DADDY || GMW GUYS

[zaybarbineaux]

[Zay grumbled the whole way to Farkle, Riley, and Maya’s apartment, making sure Lucas didn’t hear the end of how annoyed he was. If Riley wanted people to know she was pregnant, she’d tell people she was pregnant, Zay reminded his friend in a cross voice. If Riley’s having a baby and Lucas isn’t the daddy, what place did they have getting in the way, anyway? By the time they were climbing the stairs to the apartment, Zay’s curiosity had won out, but he hadn’t shut up anyway, wanting Lucas to know that he was going to have some serious making up to do for dragging him out in the middle of their movie, with perfectly good pizza still on the table.] “All right, we’re here – I don’t know why we’re here, but at least we came in through the front door, that’s new, apparently Luke learned some manners during college.”

[drfarklestein-blog]

[It hadn’t taken much more than Lucas answering and saying he was on his way for Farkle to taste blue. He hadn’t passed out in a long time but his weird hunch that Lucas had anything to do with Riley’s pregnancy proving true was too much for him to handle, and before he knew it he was opening his eyes to see Josh shaking him awake. Sitting up uneasily from the ground, he heard footsteps approaching as Lucas and Zay walked in, Zay already making jokes like it wasn’t the most serious thing ever.] “He learned manners? He learned manners?! He didn’t learn enough manners not to knock up the most special girl in the world, did he?” 

[Farkle felt himself getting angry - a rare occurrence that only really happened when someone messed with one of his girls - and it gave him strength though his head ached from hitting the ground. Shakily, he got to his feet, and pointed an accusatory finger at Lucas.]  “You’re going to marry her, right? You can’t leave Riley alone and pregnant in this world! And I’m more than fine having her and the baby live here and helping out with money but that baby isn’t growing up without a father, Lucas! That is not an option, and I’d do anything to make sure you know it.” [He knew threatening Lucas was ordinarily a pretty dumb thing to do - he was still a few inches taller and definitely vastly stronger than Farkle - but Farkle was insane when it came to taking care of Riley and Maya, and Lucas knew that. Hopefully Lucas wouldn’t put up much of a fight, since he obviously cared about them too, and they’d resolve this as quickly as possible, if it was possible.] “What do you have to say for yourself?”

[petdoctorfriar]

[Lucas looked bewildered as Farkle started going off on him, about his lack of manners and marrying Riley. It was all too much for him to process; he’d just barely let it sink in that Farkle was clearly being revived when he’d walked in, and now he was getting a lecture that made no sense. Farkle was saying words, but Lucas couldn’t wrap his mind around them.] “Farkle buddy, you’ve got to slow down here. You think… wait, you think I got Riley pregnant?” [Lucas scoffed at the idea – sure, he’d wondered sometimes what getting back together with Riley might be like, but there was a reason it had never happened. But then Lucas realized he’d never answered Farkle’s question on the phone, and he almost wanted to laugh, except his friend looked so serious that he held back, slumping onto the couch next to him instead.]

“Farkle, man, it’s not mine, I promise. Riley and I – we’ve never done that, I swear. If it’s really hers… It’s not me.” [He tilted his head, looking at Josh curiously. Lucas must have missed something, because if he’d had to guess first, he probably would have assumed it was Maya’s baby first, and not Riley’s. But the other guy seemed completely calm, and he didn’t press, instead turning to Farkle once more, and indicating that Zay should be serious, too… even if internally, he was freaking out. Lucas always liked to protect his friends, though, and right now Farkle seemed to need somebody to be calm.] “Okay, we just gotta – I mean, I’ll help her too, we all will, but first we gotta tell her we know and that we’re all here for her. A baby’s not going to change that, so… when do you think she’s gonna be back?”

[charmingardner-blog]

[Charlie had been walking towards the door with a bouquet of violets when he heard Farkle yelling from down the hall. Intrigued, he walked faster, and listened at the door for a few moments as Lucas denied parentage to... a Riley child? Charlie was painfully acutely aware to the fact that Riley wasn’t sexually active, so this whole conversation felt like it was out of the x-files, but he couldn’t help making an entrance at Lucas’s question. Hiding his surprise behind a casual smirk, he waltzed in, pushing the slightly open door all the way and leaning on the wall besides Zay, flowers still in his hands.] 

“Well, Lucas, usually on days like this she’s back in her apartment two hours ago. She had something to do, though. She texted me a half hour ago that she was getting on the subway, so it should be any time now, but she seemed tired, so I don’t know how she’s going to feel about coming home to this congregation of men, so maybe you should just leave.” 

[charmingardner-blog]

TEXT ✉ LUCAS, ZAY, JOSH, CHARLIE, MAYA

Maya: There is no girl version of you, bb ♥

Maya: Well, if you guys are done talking about a boy band, remember: if you remember some cool girl, hit me up, okay? Thank you and good night.

Lucas: Obviously no one was really going to set Farkle up with Riley, Charlie. Maya wouldn't have wasted our time asking for other ideas if she thought that was a good idea.

Charlie: Wow, obsessed much with Riley, aren't you, Lucas? It's been years. You're a strong guy, that means it's time to move on :)

[charmingardner-blog]

TEXT ✉ LUCAS, ZAY, JOSH, CHARLIE, MAYA

Maya: Why would anyone want to be any of those boys? :-P

Maya: it's cute that you think you know my standards, Char. No girls you've stalked, mkay?

Lucas: Girls he's stalked? Still being a creepy creep creep, then, Gardner?

Josh: If you want to be up to Maya's standards, you've basically gotta be someone who's an amazing girl version of me :-p

Zay: Isn't the girl version of you basically Riley?

Zay: But forget finding Farkle a date, I am busy being OFFENDED. I am so not the one that looks like the troll under the bridge! I'm Zayn, former 1D Megastud. Or at least Liam, the one that doesn't look like he's 5.

Charlie: I don't stalk. I attract :)

Charlie: NOT RILEY

Charlie: Oh, you could definitely be Liam, Zay! He has the best tattoos. You should consider some ink. It'd look legit :)

[charmingardner-blog]

TEXT ✉ LUCAS, ZAY, JOSH, CHARLIE, MAYA

Maya: If YOU want to ask Smacklemore for advice, be my guest.

Maya: CHEESE SOUFFLÉ!

Lucas: Zayn.

Zay: Dude, why the hell am I not Zayn? Hello, that's practically my name already! And we all know I'm the hot one here.

Charlie: You're obviously Niall, Z, that's why! Besides if you were Zayn you wouldn't get to sing with our precious Lucas :)

Charlie: I know a couple of girls that might meet your standards, M. I'll send Facebook profiles your way?

[charmingardner-blog]

TEXT ✉ LUCAS, ZAY, JOSH, CHARLIE, MAYA

Josh: Translation: Mr. Howdy's also got nothin, babe.

Maya: If she knew anything about Farkle, she wouldn't be an ex :-P

Maya: Thanks for saving me the reading, babe. Ugh. Looks like I've got to do all the heavy lifting myself.

Lucas: She broke up with him, how's that her fault? For all we know they mighta still been together now if it had been Farkle's choice.

Lucas: Hey, who's the last number in this chat, anyway? I don't have it in my phone.

Charlie: Heeey, Harry Styles ;)

[petdoctorfriar]

Riley’s not the kind of girl that should only get attention on Fridays, she deserves it every day of the week, pal. Yeah, well, I guess I was just lucky enough to manage; I feel blessed to have friends like them. What part of the package is he missing?

I wasn’t gone that long, Charlie, I’m sure I’ll have no trouble catching up on what things are like these days. I already know most of it from phone calls with Riley while I was back in Texas. 

[charmingardner-blog]

And she gets it from me every day of the week, buddy. I bet they’re glad you’re back now, huh? If you’d been gone any longer, they’d forget you altogether. Just kidding! Well, Harry Styles, he can sing, sure, but is he interesting? All he does is smile and sing. No edge, no fun.

If you need any pointers catching up, you can always call me. I could give you a play by play.

[petdoctorfriar]

I’m sure Riley’s flattered to be your favorite. Yeah, you wouldn’t want to make it too crowded over there; they’re pretty happy just the three of them, like it’s always been. He’s got a killer voice, I doubt Harry’s going to let that go to waste.

Yeah, glow in the dark paint, that sounds like our Riley.

[charmingardner-blog]

Flatterer is my name, favoritism is my game - only when my gal Friday’s involved, of course. That’s a tight little trio they’ve got there, it’s true; tough for anyone to really break in. Such a good voice! Makes you wish he had the whole package, huh? Such a waste.

You should tag along sometime. It sucks to make all these memories without you, man.

[petdoctorfriar]

I mean, all that stuff’s accurate, even if it sounds like you’re reciting off a Josh notecard or something. You hang out over at Riley’s a lot? Yeah, guess it worked out okay for him, but I’m sure Harry’ll have something out soon that’ll blow him away.

I’ve got the whole vet school thing down, so I figure that’s a good way to start. Apple? I thought that was a computer store. What’s so special about the club?

[charmingardner-blog]

I just have a really good memory where my favorite girl’s concerned. I’m over at their place sometimes, yeah; not often enough, I’d say. It’s just always a hoot with that group. Harry Styles, though. Lead man. Very predictable. I doubt he’ll stop being basic long enough to have a comeback.

That’s something, alright. It also happens to be one of the hippest clubs this sie of Jersey. Cheap drinks, beautiful girls, music that’s always going, and VIP rooms you can rent out for basically nothing. Oh, and did I mention the glow in the dark paint they have all over the bongo kit? Riley loved that thing.

[petdoctorfriar]

Well, it’s not that new. But I guess Riley never introduced you to her uncle back in middle school like she did with me and Farkle, huh? Depends who you’re asking. The rest of the world might like him but loyal 1D fans weren’t real happy with him. But sure, I guess if you’re around, who could really say no to a 1D reunion? 

Guess not all the Texas was quite out of my system when we moved here in middle school, but I feel pretty good about it now.

[charmingardner-blog]

She told me about him. Joshua Matthews, younger brother to Cory and Eric and Morgan, son of Alan and Amy, NYU graduate and future owner of Matthews and Son. I pay attention. I just never got lucky enough to meet him face to face until recently when I went over to Riley’s apartment. Good thing for Zayn that the rest of the world is still the majority of people, huh? 

Grown-up life in New York is way better than middle school. I hope you’re ready to take a bite of the Big Apple. Hey, in fact, we should go to the Apple! Great club, Riley and Maya love it there. If you’re game.

[petdoctorfriar]

Dude, thanks for the offer, but we know how to count. Zay, Josh, Lucas, Farkle… four people. You could always be the one that quit the band and went off and did his own thing, though.

Thanks, Charlie! It’s pretty awesome to be here. I guess I kinda missed a lot in the last four years, though, huh? Like you guys all becoming friends and stuff.

[charmingardner-blog]

Of course! How could I forget about Maya’s new other half? I don’t mind being Zayn, though; he is the favorite. Watch out the next time you all karaoke. I might just be there to add a fifth harmony.

Yeah, that’s what happens when you leave. Leave room for stuff to change.

[drfarklestein-blog]

I’ve got to admit, though, New Yorkers definitely don’t do barbecue the same way; I still crave that sticky meat sometimes. Maya’ll be glad to hear she can drag her boy around, and I can’t really think of anyone else we’d bring, so that works. Oh, of course! Being a boy band boy was never a possibility for me but it’d sure be fun to try for one song. Really important question though - 90s boyband or current boyband?

[petdoctorfriar]

You were a mess, dude. If you ever wanna come to Texas with me when I visit my folks, I’m sure Pappy Joe would love to have a rib-eating costume with you. He still swears you ate a whole pig by yourself, little guy. Dude, are there any current ones that matter now that 1D broke up? Not gonna lie, I may’ve almost shed a tear.

[charmingardner-blog]

If you guys are looking to be One Direction, you do know they had a 4th, right? I don’t mean to brag, but I’m as good at karaoke as I am at, well, everything else.

Welcome back to New York, Lucas.

[cute-guysxx]

[futurelameboi]

Visit Original Link

[hellomissf]