Thought I would put a nice Chapter in before we get to the next chapter of Ross and Morag etc, I hope you've all had a lovely Christmas and wonderful New Year and I do hope you continue to enjoy reading ,I do apologise for not updating more frequently but it's been a busy few weeks. Thank you all for continuing to read and review and I would appreciate all your thoughts and comments on this Chapter and could I also say a big welcome back to blu74 who's reviews I have missed, enjoy x
"Come on, what are you waiting for" asked Charlie as she let herself into her father and Morag's house.
Joey stood by the door silently, she somehow felt like she ought not to be there, she took a deep breath in before taking a few steps into the house. Charlie turned around and noticed how uncomfortable Joey seemed.
"Hey, it's okay, relax" said Charlie as she took both Joey's hands in her own "I thought I was the one that was supposed to be feeling nervous" said Charlie sympathetically.
Joey knew Charlie was right, but the shoe was on the other foot now and it was her doubting whether or not it was the right time to tell Charlie's family, in that instance she was regretting pushing Charlie into coming out and she was certainly grateful that she wouldn't have to face Ross and Morag until they arrive back tomorrow.
"Its just, I guess, I mean....what if they don't like me Charlie" she said shrugging her shoulders " what if your dad doesn't think I'm good enough for his daughter?" she said her voice tinged with sadness, reality was hitting home now, Joey had been so hell bent on the fact she thought Charlie was ashamed to tell anyone that she hadn't even thought about the cons of telling Charlie's dad 'what if he didn't like her, what if he couldn't accept their relationship, what if he made Charlie choose between them, surely Charlie would choose her father she thought then where would she be.'
"I mean look at this house its huge and you you've got a really good career and well........look at me I'm currently unemployed, living in a rundown shack of a house" a tear began to well up in Joey's eye when she thought about what she was saying, if she really faced facts the only good thing about her life was Charlie she thought to herself "and I'm damaged goods Charlie, look at me" she said referring to her attack at the hands of Robbo, her nerves coupled with her emotions had got the better of he and she was now doubting they should be here, doubting that she even deserved Charlie .
Charlie stood there gobsmacked, she wasn't sure where all this was coming from, she could see the sadness in Joey's eyes and for some strange reason it made her feel more certain than ever that they were doing the right thing in telling her father, she gripped Joey's hands a little tighter and she looked straight into her eyes.
"Joey you listen to me" Charlie said firmly " don't you ever say that your damaged goods " she said "If anything I was damaged goods until I met you and after everything I've done to us I don't even deserve to be stood here with you" she said shaking her head "but you gave me a second chance, and for that I'll always be eternally grateful" she continued with honesty "I'm so lucky to have you in my life and if my dad or Morag can't see that then that will be there problem"
Joey was so surprised....... pleasantly surprised at how open and honest Charlie was being that she couldn't help but smile through the silent tears that fell, Joey breathed in a small grateful smile.
"Really Jo, nothing or no one is going to come between us again...... I won't let it" she said adamantly, she cupped Joey's face and with her thumb she wiped a stray tear from Joey's cheek. She traced Joey's the outline of Joey's lips with her other hand, Joey looked down to Charlie's hand then back up to her eyes "I love you" whispered Joey, Charlie smiled softly "I love you too" she replied, she planted a soft kiss on Joey's lips, it seemed to last for ages before they broke off, Joey smiled happily at Charlie before resting her face in Charlie's embrace, Charlie held her tightly and stroked Joey's hair, she breathed in Joey's scent, she was sure she had never felt this happy or certain about anything her entire life.
It was the evening, both girls had enjoyed a nice meal after Charlie spent an hour reassuring Joey that no matter what happened she wasn't going to let anything come between them not now, not ever, Charlie's words had really comforted her and put her mind at ease.
Charlie was laying lengthways on the sofa feeling a little tipsy after the wine she and Joey had drank, she was waiting for Joey to get out of the shower, she was growing a little concerned as Joey had been in there a while and she was also a little intoxicated to say the least after the alcohol, she had been tempted to join her but she was under strict orders from Joey not to leave the couch until her say so.
Charlie idly flicked through the channels, feeling bored she downed another glass of wine, Joey seemed to be taking ages.
A smile crept up on Joey's face herself when she surveyed the room, she didn't have much money and this was her way of thanking Charlie for the flowers, the teddy, for everything and most of all for making her the happiest she's ever been , lighting the last candle she grinned to herself, she was pleased with her efforts the dimly lit room looked so romantic under candlelight, she looked down at what she was wearing, normally she wouldn't have felt comfortable at all but a few glasses of wine soon sorted that out, she checked herself out in the mirror before calling Charlie, she had gone to a lot of effort, applying makeup making sure her hair was perfect.
"Charlie, you can come in now" called Joey softly
"About time too, I was beginning to think you got washed away" said Charlie sarcastically, she had never been very patient where anything was concerned.
"But close your eyes" replied Joey
"But Jo, how am I supposed to see where I'm going if my eyes are shut" said Charlie a tad seriously
Joey sighed she hated it when Charlie was a spoilsport "Okay wait there with your eyes shut and ill come and ill come and get you..........no peaking – promise me!"
"Promise" reluctantly agreed Charlie
"Okay, I'm coming" said Joey as she exited the bedroom, she walked excitedly over to Charlie who was stood with her eyes shut not looking very amused and positioned herself behind her, from behind she placed her hands over Charlie's eyes preventing her from peaking and guided her to the bedroom, Joey shut the door and slowly removed her hands from Charlie's eyes.
"Okay you can look now" smiled Joey
Charlie opened her eyes slowly, a huge smile crept up on her face when she seen what Joey had done for her, she had filled the bedroom with candles and scattered a few rose petals on the bed, it was the most romantic gesture anybody had ever done for her. She really did feel blessed to have Joey who was kind, considerate and so loving in her life, she was sure this was as close to perfect as it got.
"Do you like it" asked Joey sweetly as she placed her arms around Charlie's waist and nuzzled her shoulder.
"Understatement" snorted Charlie "I love it" she said turning to face Joey "I love you" she said softly as she planted a small kiss on Joey's pert lips, Joey shut her eyes and accepted the kiss, "are you wearing makeup" grinned Charlie, Joey nodded, Charlie beamed Joey truly looked amazing and flawless, she thought Joey looked stunning anyway without a scrap of makeup , smiling to herself at how lucky she was she kissed her again this time for longer, Joey thought Charlie was the perfect kisser and she could quite happily kiss her forever.
Joey motioned over to the bed where she had placed a little box, at first glance Charlie looked slightly horrified, this made Joey giggle "Don't worry it's not what you think" laughed Joey, Charlie smirked and shook her head at herself for even thinking such a thing in the first place, Charlie sat on the edge of the bed and wandered what could be inside the small box ,she opened it and snorted a smile when she realised what was inside, she took the small key chain out of the box and rubbed it gently with her fingers, it was a picture of the two of them they had, had taken together in a photo booth sometime after Ruby had found out about the pair but before Charlie ruined everything by sleeping with Hugo, them couple of days had been the best of both girls lives, it held fond memories for the pair.
"I no idea you kept it" shrugged Charlie, Joey had kept hold of the photo all this time and slipped it into a tiny silver key chain, Charlie's got lost in her thoughts as she looked down at the picture of the two of them that was staring back at her, she traced the picture of Joey's face with her thumb and it just reminded her of how fortunate and lucky she was to get her soul mate an one true love back
"Charlie" whispered Joey in a hushed tone, Charlie shook herself from her thoughts and looked up at Joey
"I've got something for you" she said as she opened her dressing gown and let it fall from her body, the wine really was doing her wonders and she felt like she had lost all or most of her inhibitions
Charlie's jaw dropped open and her eyes lit up when she seen what Joey was wearing or rather what she wasn't wearing.
"WOW" was the only words Charlie could muster, the sight of Joey in sexy black underwear drove her wild. Knowing Joey hated wearing 'girly underwear' as she called it made Charlie appreciate her efforts even more.
"Jo, you look amazing" commented Charlie as she took in every inch of Joey's body, she could feel the excitement building up inside and she was sure she wasn't going to be able to resist kissing her for much longer "this is the best present ever" she said smiling at Joey, Charlie almost felt like crying she was so happy, until she had met Joey all them months back she never even knew love like this was ever possible or even existed.
"Hey" Joey said as she smiled sympathetically "why is it that whenever one of us makes a nice gesture the other ends up looking sad and nearly in tears" said Joey light heartedly
Charlie breathed out a smile "If I am crying it's because I'm happy..........Jesus, look at me I'm a blubbering wreck" she said as she wiped her eye lid "so much for the hard cop" she laughed
"Charlie, it is okay to show emotion you know "nodded Joey "and besides I think it's cute that you show your softer side............even if it is a rarity" she said grinning cheekily, Charlie raised her eyebrows at her.
"I'll just go fix us a drink and maybe get you a tissue" smiled Joey, as she turned to leave Charlie grabbed her wrist gently.
"I think that can wait, don't you" said Charlie with a lustful look in her eye, she got up from the bed and took a couple of small steps to close the gap between them.
Joey's smiled sexily at Charlie in agreement, she wanted it just as much as she did, Charlie bit her lip as she grinned back at Joey, the smirk on her face was enormous and she didn't care one bit.
Charlie placed her hands on Joey's waist and gripped her hips gently as she kissed her softly on the lips, Joey hung her arms around Charlie's neck and gently ran her fingers through her soft hair. After a short while the soft kisses soon lost their tenderness and became more frantic, the more passionately they kissed the more urgent it became.
Charlie could feel herself gripping Joey's waist more tightly, the longer they kissed the more she wanted her and she wanted her now, she gently nudged Joey back against the bedroom wall and kissed her some more, she ran both her hands up and down Joey's waist and the length of her back , Charlie used her knee to part Joey's legs allowing herself to come to rest between them, Charlie wrapped her fingers in Joey's long dark hair and gently tilted Joey's head back so she could shower her neck with soft kisses, Joey shut her eyes at the pure enjoyment she was feeling and wrapped her legs around the small of Charlie's back, before continuing further Charlie briefly looked up to Joey and smiled before tracing kisses down her collarbone and along her chest, she moved her hands inside the material of Joey's bra and cupped her breasts, gently squeezing them, shortly after she brought her lips down to rest where her hands had been , Joey silently gasped when she felt Charlie take her nipple in her mouth, Charlie moved her tongue delicately over her skin allowing her hands and her tongue to tease both of Joey's breast, breaking off from it Charlie's lips found Joey's mouth again and she kissed her firmly, she took Joey's hand and once their fingers were entwined she gestured for to the bed, Joey shook her head slightly, the look she gave Charlie said she was fine where she was, Charlie beamed sexily at her and resumed their kiss, Joey pulled her in closer so she could feel Charlie against her, she ran her hands down Charlie's back until she came to the hem of her vest , with both hands she pulled the vest over Charlie's headland ran her hands down to the clasp on Charlie's bra, undoing it she leaned her head and kissed Charlie's shoulders sensually as she gently pushed the straps o f Charlie's bra off her shoulders allowing it to fall freely to the floor, her face covered in smiles when she looked down at Charlie's perfectly shaped round breasts, no matter how many times they made love Joey always felt the same excitement she felt the first time she ever saw Charlie's naked Body, she beamed at Charlie then with one hand she undid her own bra and let it join Charlie's on the floor, both girls smiled at each other between kisses. Joey made Charlie feel alive she had warmed what once had been a cold heart, Joey placed her hands on Charlie's front and they gently cupped her, Charlie moved her hands from the small of Joey's back down to her behind pulling her in closer, pressing herself against her she moved her hand over to the inside of Joey's thick, gently stroking the material of Joey's underwear teasing her as she did so. Joey shut her eyes , her back arched against the wall with pleasure, feeling Joey's body tense Charlie moved aside the material of Joey's underwear and allowed her hand to gently explore feeling Joey's body jerking she pushed in deeper and built up a steady rhythm, Joey gripped Charlie tightly and kissed her hard as she felt herself ready to climax, Joey threw her head back and swallowed hard at the sensation ,feeling Joey's body tighten Charlie upped the pace until she heard Joey's soft moan and felt her body relax again, the look of fulfilment on Joey's face was satisfaction enough for Charlie, Joey looking hazy breathed out a smile, Charlie returned the smile and kissed her softly on the lips before pulling her into an embrace, Joey rested her head on Charlie's shoulder, hugging her tightly as she did , unbeknown to the other each girls face was covered in a loving smile, pulling out of the hug Joey smiled softly "your turn now" she said pulling Charlie towards the bed, Charlie blinked a sexy smile and bit her lip.