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[c-aulette]

London Calling | Charlie + Grace

[grace-marcone]

charles-aulette:

He laughed softly as she spoke. “A sort of Oxford man, I wouldn’t go telling people that,” he teased before kissing her forehead. “I know, god, I’m so happy you’re going to be there. Sometimes he just looks at me and I feel so small and it’s just…I dont’ know, I was intimidated by him even when Cam and I were married. He just has that aura about him. Really pompous and shit.” He shrugged it off and just leaned into her, wrapping his arms around her tightly. It was true, Freddie was intimidating as all hell to him. The guy was a writer too, just as creative and Charlie had spent the past few years comparing himself to him. Wondering where he had gone wrong, what he could have done better, what the guy had that he didn’t. But Grace was right, she was there and he had no reason to worry. He had his girl and he couldn’t think of anything better. 

He smiled and let his eyes close as she buried her face in his neck. “Yeah? What’s up, babe?” He smiled as he heard her sleepy voice, his lips moving to hers for a moment before settling back on the pillows. “I don’t know if it’s just that I’m tired but this bed has to be one of the most comfortable things I have ever been in. Like hands down. These pillows are so fluffy. Shit, let me set an alarm before we miss dinner.” 

She had fallen asleep countless times next to him, but this time it felt more comforting. They were taking the next step in a matter of hours she would meet the woman before her and once again meeting his daughter but on more official terms.With her arms wrapped around him and the small words right on the tip of her tongue, her sleepy eyes looked up at him. “I love you.” She was certain of her words, she had felt it for a while but had been hesitant to say but now that they were there and making the relationship that much more secure she wanted to be the first one to say it. 

She reluctantly pushed herself up the bed a little to properly face him with her hand tucked in between her long hair. “I love you Charles Elijah Aulette, I love you for everything that you are and everything that you’re not.  No man compares to you, so stop putting yourself down over someone like him. You are a good man, you are a sweet person and you are an amazing father. Don’t forget that.” Her tiredness was suddenly gone as she looked at him trying to get some form of reaction. 

[alexavegafan]

[c-aulette]

London Calling | Charlie + Grace

[grace-marcone]

c-aulette:

“It’s gonna be great, babe,” he replied and kissed her back, keeping her close before he kissed her cheeks. Once they got their bags, he got them a cab to their hotel, holding her hand the entire way as he took in the sights around them. “I haven’t been here in like six years. Last time I was here was to teach this week long seminar. It was great. I got to live on Oxford’s campus, it was so fucking beautiful. I felt very cool.” He smiled as he squeezed her hand lightly and brushed his thumb over the back of her hand. “So uh we have the day to just hang out and settle in, I told Cameron we’d meet them for dinner. She insisted on cooking so.” He shrugged and let out a long breath. “Im more nervous about seeing Freddie, her husband, I dont’ know, the guy just intimidates me.”

Once they were check in, he pulled Grace into their hotel room, kissing her shoulders as he dropped the bags. “Do you want to just lay in bed for a bit? Maybe order some room service?” He jumped on the bed and kicked off his shoes before patting the spot beside him. “Come on, I know that flight was tiring as hell.”

Every word he said to her calmed her down, they always did but with such a  big step coming up, it meant that much more to her. She was trying to take it all in knowing full well it might be her only chance to visit London and she was already falling in love with the sights. “So I’m dating an Oxford man, I think that might outweigh the whole bad taste in sports thing.” Her body quickly conformed against his almost as if she was tucking herself into his arms. “You have nothing to be intimidated about, babe, it will go great and I’ll be there for you, I can be a good buffer if it gets too awkward.” The pads of her thumb ran over his knuckles giving him a warm smile.

She pulled off her jacket as soon as the hotel door closed and her body was already feeling achy from the long flight. “Yes please.” She groaned out crawling underneath the sheets taking her usual position next to him and intertwined her legs with his. “It was worth it.” She mumbled in a very sleepy voice. “Hey, darling?” Her eyes were already closing as she nestled into the crook of his neck and his shoulder. 

[c-aulette]

London Calling | Charlie + Grace

[grace-marcone]

c-aulette:

When Grace had told him that she could make it to London with him Charlie had been beyond excited. Sure they had only been together for a few months but he knew a good thing when he saw it and he had a strong hope that they would last as long as he wanted them too. She was like a breathe of fresh air in his life and he only hoped that he made her as happy as she made him. He had been a little nervous about telling Cameron but he knew that she would be happy that he was moving on and since Grace had met Daisy once already he felt better about it all in general. Not to mention that he just really wanted Grace to know this part of his life. 

Packed and ready, he had fallen asleep against her shoulder on the long flight, holding her hand and ready to see his daughter. When they had landed he kissed her for a long time, smiling against her lips. “I can’t believe we’re here.” He grabbed their bags and led them off the plane, his smile wide as they went towards the baggage claim and he wrapped an arm around her waist. “How are you feeling?

Grace was a ball of nerves from the flight to meeting his ex-wife and daughter, it was a major step. One she hadn’t been expecting to make so soon but she was glad she did, her usual cautious self was telling her that they were moving far too fast, but all she needed was his hand in hers to calm her down. Her free and gripped to the armrest tightly as the flight came to screeching halt but the breath she had been holding since they had gotten off the tarmac in Chicago could finally be released as the flight attendant thanked them for flying with that company. “Truthfully? I’m really really really glad we are back on solid ground”

She followed his pace through the busy airport, her small carry one in tow but she was genuinely happier than she had been in a long time. “I’m glad you brought me. I think I’m still trying to take it all in but I’m really excited to formally meet Daisy.” Her smile was glowing on her features as she leaned in to kiss him. 

[theduchessofclove]

[grace-marcone]

camdentaormina:

“Yeah? How you figure?”

“I mean drugs and drinking aren’t the same thing, right? Addiction is very real but- wait no I guess it is the same thing.”

[grace-marcone]

text || Gracie

Jordan: gonna have to dig hard

Jordan: I'm not digging myself into any mindset but even if I was old habits die hard

Jordan: you can do that yourself when you come get it. Nah. If they were gonna steal her they would've already

Grace: You can find anything online

Grace: I know it's hard J but let me just remidn you that you are loved and you are chosen okay?

Grace: I was hoping you can drop it off at school for me? They would have .

[grace-marcone]

itskennedyreynolds:

“A little hangover never hurt anyone. If you don’t have to work in the morning then you’ll be okay. Just gotta sleep and drink water.”

“You say that now because you can bounce back really quickly, take that for granted now. I heard Gatorade also helps.”

[grace-marcone]

jesse-curtis:

“Well she’s just a butthead, that’s why,” he replied through his laughter. “I have actually. I’ve been talking to my mom about that, you know she’s all about her church sundays. I think I’m going to go with her this Sunday actually. Will you be there? That’d make the whole thing a lot easier. Also I just want to see more of you in general, I’ve missed you a lot.” He said and nudged her side. “She just tells me all the stuff she finds funny. Great? That’s awesome, Gracie. Ah yes, Charlie, the boyfriend, right? Wow, London? So you two are like serious, huh? Taking trips and everything, that’s awesome. I don’t have to give him a talk as your little brother, right? I can totally roll up on him and intimidate him, I’m good at that. Just ask Destiny about her first boyfriend, she’s still pissed at me about that. If you ever wanted someone to go with you to see Joy, I’d be happy to but I could get that being a more one on one thing. Of course they did. You got the one’s I wrote, right? I was really proud of my little drawings.”

“She really but I love her so I can’t get rid of her that easily.” No matter what her sisters did she loved them regardless. “I always have the best talks with her afterward, she’s a sweetheart so I know where you get it from. I will, do you mind if I sit with your family? I’m not sure if it will be the full Marcone clan with me since my parents are away on business but I’m for sure will be there.” Her head nodded quickly at the mention of Charlie. “Yes that’s him, I honestly hate calling him my boyfriend, it sounds a little high school but going steady also sounds silly but yeah London. I’m officially meeting his daughter and his ex-wife so I’m a little haywire about it but you know me? Everything is sunshine like always.” She tossed her head back and laughed. “Yes please give him a stern talking to, I doubt you can strike the fear of god into him like Jordan can but it will be a good attempt. I would love that, your family was really there for me during the whole ordeal so I think that would help a lot, so maybe when I get back. I did, I did and the kids and I loved it.”

[grace-marcone]

piperkidman:

“Well I guess you have to let loose every once in a while.” She offered a soft smile to her.

She back in her seat a bit more relaxed, sipping on her beer. “Believe me, even now people would still consider me a stick in the mud.”

[grace-marcone]

nikopetran:

    “You know — it’s usually a pretty bad sign if you can’t remember between two and four drinks?”

“I didn’t exactly plan on having more than one if I'm being perfectly honest.”

[grace-marcone]

sawyer-james:

“God imagine having a freezer just full of ice cream. That’s like my dream. It’d be like having a little grocery store aisle right in your house. It’d probably be two hundred pounds, though. You’d be surprised how many people are quick to judge.”

“I think that is a lot of people’s dream probably also Olivia’s dream but she’s a baby. And you won’t be judged for picking up at 3 am. I bet, especially with social media nowadays, everyone has an opinion about everything. 

[grace-marcone]

Text| Grace + Matt

Matt: Did you? By who? Why am I not surprised? ;) Orrrr you can tell your boyfriend yourself. Or better yet, you can plan the dates yourself. I'm sure Charlie would appreciate that.

Grace: Yeah but we can't do that anymore because kids have allergies and it's a pain. And that stops I think after like fifth grade. Now kids were walking around with giant balloons in the hallways. Will do, I'll leave my outfit for tea with the queen at home.

Grace: Colin, I'm not sure if you know him but I really hope he was joking, I'm the last thing from a brat! Is it bad that I like a little wining and dining? Coop planned most of our dates and I loved all of them and I'm not comparing the two of them together, but come on do it this for Matty! I might once we get back.

[grace-marcone]

obrien-ty:

“Fuck da police,” Ty laughed, hooking his arm around her waist. “Awesome,” he nodded, urging her toward the bar. “How’s you night been, Gracey?”

“Oh goodness, you did not just say that.” Her head tossed back with a big laugh not paying attention to his arm and it’s placement. “I’ve been really good, planning a quick trip. How about you? How are you classes going or your music?”

[grace-marcone]

anitarodriguez:

So your voice doesn’t reach a decibel only dogs can hear?

“No never and I would never try it.”

[grace-marcone]

andi-palmer:

“Well then I feel a little weird saying that I really do think that’s something I’m going to need in the future. Huh cupcakes do sound a lot better. But now I’m just craving something sweet.”

“I promise to keep it just between us and I’ll get you one for your birthday. Have you ever had the red velvet cupcake from Halo? Those are the best ones, and I have tried quite a few.”

[grace-marcone]

paige--brooks:

“Exactly and you’re too cute to be walking around with a banged up head,” Paige replied with a small laugh. “Anytime, Could I buy you another drink with a side of water or just a glass of water?”

“Oh goodness gracious well aren’t you sweet.” She replied with a soft smile. “I think just a water will be best but please order whatever you’re having.”