Chapter 7 – Joy Ride
It was 8.30 and Cooper was feeding Colby with an bottle. Charlotte was sitting next to him helping him when he needed. But he is so good with children, he barely needed her help.
"Are you planning to stay?" Charlotte asked.
"If I'm allowed to stay, then I would love to." Cooper said.
Charlotte stood up. "I have to the grocery's today, thought I might need an helping hand."
"I'll go with you." Cooper said.
"Alright then, Momma will take care of Colby." Charlotte said as Cooper followed her to the car.
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Cooper was pushing the car while Charlotte was walking through the store. He had never been to this store so he closely followed Charlotte as she was working of the shopping list.
"Cooper, which is better yellow or red pepper?" Charlotte asked. She knew that she would take the red one but she wanted to know which one Cooper would pick.
"Um... the red one." Cooper said.
Damn! Charlotte thought he chose the right one.
"Then the red pepper it is." Charlotte said as she put it the car.
When they arrived at the cereal department Charlotte saw an familiar face. She saw it was Roger Dembargio an ex of her. She decided to pass him by casually but Roger noticed her.
"Hey Charlotte!" Roger said as he stepped closer to Charlotte.
"I haven't seen you for a long time! How are ya doing?" Roger asked as he gave Charlotte an friendly hug.
Cooper didn't knew who this guy was but he decided that he didn't like him already.
"I'm doing fine Roger but I really have to go." Charlotte said not wanting to talk with Roger.
"Well maybe I'll see ya round some time." Roger said as Charlotte and Cooper left.
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"Who was that guy?" Cooper asked as he was loading the car with the groceries.
"What who?" Charlotte asked as she stepped into the car.
Cooper sat on the passenger seat and closed the door.
"That guy who hugged you." Cooper said not believing she didn't knew who he was talking about.
"Oh he, it's an ex." Charlotte said as she started the car.
While they were driving to Mommas house, Cooper was looking at the nature of Alabama. He wanted to go out with Charlotte. He wanted to take her out for dinner. But he thought it was too soon. He wanted to give her some time but they needed to talk. An serious conversation.
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Charlotte was playing with Colby in his box.
"Well that's enough playing for today Colby, mommy is tired." Charlotte told Colby.
Cooper was sitting on the couch. At first he was reading the newspaper but he couldn't resist to watch Charlotte and Colby play. It made feel that he was part of an happy family. He wished they could be an happy family in their own house. He still felt like an intruder of Charlotte's life.
"Charlotte." Cooper said as Charlotte stood up.
"Yes, Cooper?" Charlotte asked.
"We need to talk." Cooper said as he also stood up.
"Alright, but not here follow me." Charlotte said as they went outside.
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"I just need to know, where do we stand?" Cooper asked as he stood face to face with Charlotte is her bedroom.
"Cooper you just got here three days ago, I don't know where we stand." Charlotte said. Not understanding where this came from.
"I just need to know if there is still a chance... for us." Cooper asked as he came closer. Charlotte froze on the spot.
"Not just for Colby but I mean us, you know I love us." Cooper said as his hand took an strand of hair in his hand.
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Loving you is like a taste of heaven And our love goes round and round
Wanna gaze into your eyes forever
Run away and spend our lives together
I've found love
Baby baby
All it takes is one touch
And immediately I feel a rush
Baby boy, too much is never enough
I found love
Way up high, a joy ride
We can touch the stars above
We found love
And our love was heaven sent
From the day we first met
We've got something they can't touch
We found love
She was so glad that she had Cooper in her life. It felt like he was heaven sent. He taught her to love again and to feel loved again. After her ex-husband she had built up high walls. She was so happy to sleep in his arms. She wouldn't admit to him that she loved to snuggle up against him. She felt safe when he put his strong arms around her. He was living with Violet because Violet was pregnant. She didn't like it but tonight she had Cooper. Cooper stayed the night after she had asked him. Luckily he agreed to her invitation.
Cooper was already lying in her bed. He was tired so he almost fell asleep. Charlotte came out of her bathroom and decided to also lie down. At first there was some space between us. Cooper turned towards her and he held her. Charlotte snuggled in his arms. He smelled her perfume, it smelled like spring. And her hair was so soft Cooper thought. He wished they could lie like this forever. Charlotte wished the same.
"I've missed you..." Cooper said as their faces touched.
"You did?" Charlotte said playfully.
Cooper tightened his grip.
"I really really missed you." Cooper said.
"Maybe you should be living with me." Charlotte said. She was ready for the next step. She wanted to live together. She only slept well if Cooper stayed the night.
" Oh Charlotte, you know I can't right now but soon we will." Cooper said as he was glad that Charlotte wanted to take their relationship to the next level.
"Is that a promise then?" Charlotte asked. She hoped that they would live together soon.
"I promise." Cooper said as he kissed her cheek.
Charlotte wore an big smile. " I can't wait till then." She said as they were drifting of to sleep.
It felt like an joy ride, she found love.
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"I want us too but... a lot has happened Cooper." Charlotte said as she grabbed him by his hand and led his hand to her cheek for an touch.
"Let me help you to leave it all behind." Cooper said as he looked in her eyes. She wanted to look away but he had her in his gaze. She couldn't deny the eye contact.
"I can help you, I want to be us again don't you?" Cooper asked.
"I want that too Coop." Charlotte said as she almost started to cry. Cooper held her in an hug and let her sob on his shirt. He looked to ceiling and said softly "Thank you."
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So here is chapter 7. I know it took an while but it took some time for the inspiration. I am really bummed about the ending of 3.17. I needed some Charlotte and Cooper action but I got none. I really hope Shonda put them back together because I don't like the idea of Sheldon and Charlotte. Like sex for once okay.. but not more. Please tell me what you think!!! Please R&R!!!!!!!