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Disclaimer; I don't own them. And I don't own the song "Give me a little more time", I'm afraid Gabrielle does that.
We've Had Our Story…
- But What Happened Then?
Chapter 10.
The First Step
"Oh God, look how cute he is." Sandra smiled, looking at the 1 month old Peter Geller.
"Yeah, I cant get enough of him." Ben said. He was like his father. Crazy about children.
"I understand you." Mike said, taking the child from his girlfriend, "He's like… This little handsome baby boy!"
Ben smiled and looked at the two 20 year olds.
They were so in love that it was scary.
Everyone had liked the idea of Sandra and Mike junior together when they'd all been gathered in Emma, Jack and Samantha's apartment to get the news.
They just fit together.
His thoughts got interrupted by Shelly, who came rushing into the apartment.
"Are they here yet?" she yelled.
"No." Ben said, "Only Mike and Sandy are here. The others will be here soon though."
"Okay then." Shelly said, "I have to give Peter a bath. Will you help me, Sandy?"
"Okay." Sandra smiled, following Shelly into the bathroom.
"How many are coming?" Mike asked.
"Not all of them. Sophie and Matthew had an appointment with Matthew's parents, and Soph thought it more important because they already don't like her, so they aren't coming. Jack and Emma with child are. Gracie, dad and Rach are. Monica and Chandler couldn't come, and the same with your parents and Joey and Alex. Erica is also coming, and JJ too. He's brining a date."
"Really?" Mike exclaimed.
"Why are you so surprised?" Ben asked.
"Because he's in love with someone, who I don't know, but he's pretty hung up on her and have been in a long time. Maybe he just wants to move on…"
"Well, he is bringing some girl." Ben shrugged, "I think her name was Amanda or something."
"Okay then." Mike said, "This should be interesting."
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"Don't be so nervous, Soph." Matthew said, "I'll make them fall in love with you."
"I just don't understand why they doesn't like me." Sophie said, "I mean, what have I done?"
"Nothing, honey." Matthew said, squeezing her hand, "It's just that… You can really fill a room, you know?"
"What's that supposed to mean?" Sophie shot.
"Nothing bad. You're just a little tough to take, sweetie."
"Well, that's nice to know." Sophie sarcastically replied, "The man I love thinks I'm a little tough to take."
"It's nothing bad, I told you." Matthew said, "You're just out of the ordinary, and my parents doesn't appreciate that. But I do…"
"Okay then." Sophie said, "Let's make them fall in love with me."
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"Everyone! JJ is in the house!" JJ yelled when he came through the door with his arm around a blond girl.
Erica and Gracie turned around to look at him.
"I guess JJ's here then." Gracie said, sounding irritated.
"Why do you say that in that way?" Erica asked.
"Like what?"
"Mad?"
"I'm not mad." Gracie said.
"Oh please!" Erica said, "You're so mad. Did you guys fight over anything?"
"Nothing." Gracie said, "I just think he's an idiot sometimes."
"Oh, please, tell me the truth!" Erica laughed.
"That is the truth!" Gracie said, driving away from her.
"Yeah right," Erica exclaimed, "And I'm the Queen of England!"
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Gracie looked at JJ and his date, Amanda.
She took a sip of her drink and drove towards Emma in her wheelchair, all the while, sending the couple evil eyes.
Why did that girl bother her so much?
JJ had once said something to her. Something she'd never told anyone, but she thought it was long gone by now.
Wasn't it?
He was with another girl, but was she now the one who couldn't stand it?
Seemed like it.
You tried your best to show me
That you really cared
Said if there were days I was lonely
Just call you - you'd be there
JJ looked at Gracie while he kept talking with Amanda and Mike and Sandra.
Did he see a hint of… Jealousy?
He couldn't figure out what the look she had on her face was, but he was sure it was his fault.
He sighed and turned to look at Amanda again.
It was what he'd wanted, but why did he feel so bad?
You tried your best convinced me
That you understand
And if I needed someone to hold on to
You wanted to be the man
"So Amanda seems nice." Mike said, after she'd left.
"Yeah." JJ trailed off.
"You're gonna go out with her again?"
"No… I don't think so."
"Why?" Mike asked.
"I don't know." JJ said, sending a look at Gracie who was sitting in her wheelchair, looking at the ground.
Then I knew it was true
All the feelings that I had inside for you
I could not deny
Though many times I tried
Gracie played with the bottoms of her shirt.
She looked at herself and realized something.
She didn't dress up anymore.
She didn't care what clothes she wore, she didn't care about her hair.
She couldn't even walk, and she never did anything to get to walk again.
What was wrong with her?
She looked up and caught JJ's eyes.
She shot him a sad smile.
She knew what was wrong… But would he ever think about her when she looked like that?
Oh, those feelings…
Give me a little more time
I need to make up my mind
Cos you know I'm in two minds
I wanna be more than your friend
Ooh I just can't pretend any longer
Feelings getting stronger
"Please just come to me." JJ whispered.
"Did you say something?" Mike asked.
"What? No!"
You've been there when I've needed
You've never let me down
I just don't know how I'd cope
Without you being around
Gracie decided to do something. She placed her feet at the floor and then she used her arms to stand.
No-one was really watching her. They were all doing their own things, well – except him.
When she stood up, she flashed him an insecure smile, and she could tell he was ready to jump and help her if she would fall.
She placed her left food before her right, and took the first step.
Feelings have grown between us
Though friends we have been
Don't you think it complicates things
Or is it just me?
JJ watched her.
She was so determined to walk, he could tell.
He didn't know what the hell had brought that on, but he was sure approving for her thought.
She took the first step, and then the next.
See, that was the Gracie he knew!
Never scared of anything.
Then I knew it was true
All the feelings that you had
I shared them too
I could not deny
Though many times I've tried
She placed one foot before another and soon she was walking into JJ's open arms.
She embraced him in a deep hug, and placed her head at his shoulder.
He padded her back, whispering wonderful things into her ear.
Give me a little more time?
I need to make up my mind
Cos you know I'm in two minds
I wanna be more than your friend
Ooh I just can't pretend any longer
Feelings getting stronger
"Thank you." Gracie said.
"You're welcome." JJ whispered, "I love you."
"I love you too." Gracie smiled.
"Good."
"Yeah good."
"Hmm…"
"Just give me a little more time," Gracie smiled, referring to the thing he'd told her, "Then you can tell me."
Okay then. Hmm, I know, bad chapter. But it was really needed. Leave me a review, folks, and I'll be back. Thanks, Stessa.