Fanfiction Chapter Five-

I'm happy you guys are liking the story. Um- yeah, I just figured I'd create Gracie's character to not have any huge dramatic issues in her life. I figured Chris has enough for the both of them. So, read on, and as usual, Enjoy

On the way home, Jackie and Gracie decided to have some "girl talk" while the boys lagged behind. Jackie just knew there was something going on between Gracie and Chris and was dying to get all of the details.

"So, what do you think of the group?" Jackie started to make conversation.

"I love them all, really. Gordie seems awesome, you two are soooo cute together." Gracie responded.

"Yeah, I think so," Jackie replied, "What about everyone else?"

"Oh, well Teddy is an absolute crack up. And I just love the way Sophie seems to keep him in check."

"Yeah, he definitely needs a feisty girl to keep his interest." Jackie commented. "What about the others" Jackie tried prodding some comments about Chris out of Gracie, but Gracie was catching on and thought she might play with her cousin's mind a little longer.

"Oh- Vern is like a teddy bear. And Gwen really is a sweetheart. She seems to truly care about people."

"Yeah, her family is kinda screwed up. Sometimes I think her mom pushes her too much to be the "perfect lady". She's an only child, just like Sophie. Except their polar opposites. Sophie's parents let her run wild while Gwen's mom frets over like crazy...So, what do you think about Chris?" Jackie patience was obviously running out.

"Oh, um, he's nice" Gracie said in the most blasé tone she possibly could.

"What do you mean, nice?!" Jackie cried out, "What happened at the lake between you two?"

"Well, we swam and had a dunking contest" Gracie continued with the façade.

"That's it?!" Jackie frustration was very apparent now.

"Well, he almost kissed me, until Gordie interrupted." Gracie said, grinning from ear to ear.

"I knew it!!! Wait, you were interrupted by Gordie- I'm gonna kill him! Oh- do you think he'll ask you out?!" Jackie squealed.

"Jackie, calm down. It's my first day here. No need to start planning any weddings" Gracie joked.

"Well, I know that. But if he likes you- that would be so awesome! By the by, do you prefer indoor or outdoor receptions?" Jackie teased and her and Gracie shared a full out giggle-fest.

To the boys:

"What do you think they're laughing about now?" Gordie asked Chris

"I don't have the faintest idea." Chris replied.

"So, my girlfriend, as intelligent as she is, thinks she knows when two people like each other- like a sixth sense or something. I think its crazy. Now, if you'd help me to dispose of her theory, I would be eternally grateful." Gordie was also pressing to find out what was going on between Chris and Gracie in his own "beat around the bush" style.

"What are you talkin' about man?" Chris asked

"Well, she thinks you like Gracie and Gracie likes you. Is it true?" Gordie pressed.

"I don't know, I just met the girl." Chris wasn't exactly the type to tell other people about his relationships or lack thereof.

"But you'll admit there's chemistry.." Gordie asked "Come on, man, for scientific research"

"Just drop it Gordie, I'm not gonna throw any information regarding Gracie and I your way, no matter how you put it." Chris replied smiling.

"So you'll admit there is a 'Gracie and You?'" Gordie replied in a very bad English accent and received a slug in the shoulder from Chris. Gordie then slugged him in the shoulder laughing. This led to a full-on play wrestling session, which gained some attention from the girls who had just reached Gracie's house.

"Boys, stop being so childish" Jackie replied. When they didn't stop, she became a little frustrated. "Gordie, come on!" She yelled a little impatiently. Gordie then came running and Chris started to taunt him by making a whip noise.

"You'll pay for that later, Chambers" Gordie teased as Chris followed him over to the girls.

"So..boys, I think it would be nice if you helped Gracie and her family move in tomorrow." Jackie hinted.

"Yeah, no problem, I'll call Vern and Teddy to see if they want to help out too." Gordie answered

"It'll be a group effort" Chris added

"Thanks guys, it's a real help." Gracie commented. "Today was a lot of fun..thanks for being so welcoming"

"No problem. What do you think guys? Should we keep her?" Jackie asked

"Oh- I don't know. I mean, it's a little too soon to tell" Gordie said sarcastically.

"Well we can test her out a little more tomorrow to see if she's suitable" Chris offered, playing along.

"Thanks for the wonderful opportunity" Gracie responded. "Well, I should be going. See you tomorrow." They all waved as she walked up the driveway.

"Well, I'm gonna head on home...see you tomorrow" Chris stated and reluctantly started walking away.

"See ya Chris" Gordie and Jackie replied

"Is he gonna be okay?" Jackie asked, concerned.

"He always is" Gordie responded. "Come on, we better get you home"