The only way I'll really smile is if you cut me ear to ear.
Chapter thirty two
Charlotte's P.O.V
"Watch it!" I got shoved forward by some rude man. "Sorry" I quietly apologized as I escaped through the crowded mall. Christmas is tomorrow. I decided to go shopping for a few things since I'm cooking tonight and tomorrow. I hurried towards the green grocery store and grabbed a red basket from it's metal holder. "In and out" I whispered while looking around the crowded store. I huffed in preparation and ventured into the chaotic shop.
"Bacon?" I asked myself as I went through the meat section. "Whatever" I chucked it in and went to the vegetable section. I was lucky enough to get Gerard and the guys to buy some food today for the upcoming feast as well. They went somewhere different though because most of the ingredients I needed were specifically placed in another store. I picked the usual vegetables, pumpkin, carrot and celery. You know, colourful shit. I looked around in desperation. What do I need? I should have bought a list. Let's see. Frank is having something special for Christmas. I need to buy food for him. Why can't he just eat meat. I rolled my eyes and hurried towards the isle's that I needed.
I was making him his favourite tonight, Vegetarian lasagne. Tomorrow was pretty tricky, with all the traditional food like ham and turkey or whatever. I decided on making him a sought of oriental thing, vegetarian spring rolls but with pumpkin pie... weird combination but he doesn't mind. He'll eat anything as long as it's lactose and meat free. "Bastard" I muttered. "Couldn't have a best friend with normal dietary needs. Nooo I had to have a little butt head that was picky with food" I muttered to myself. I was stressing out over the shoving and name calling that was going on around me.
The store was playing classic cheesy Christmas music and I frowned. If only they played the good type of Christmas music, you know, Michael Buble or maybe Dean Martin? Hey! I don't know, what about 'Every snowflake is different (Just like you)' or punk goes Christmas? No. The shops always have to be lame and play crappy music.
I got shoved again, right in the back. "Move!" A gruff voice ordered. I frowned and moved out of the way. "A simple 'please move' would have sufficed" I muttered. "Piss off" The man must have heard me because he flipped me off. "Dick head" I rolled my eyes while walking away from him. What an ass hole. I hope the guys are having fun. They're probably at home right now. I checked the time and sighed. I wish I could leave. I still have a few things to get before I can go, and even then, the traffic will be hella busy.
"You've got to be fucking kidding me" I groaned. All the vegetarian pasta sauce was gone. "Are you fucking serious?" I closed my eyes and wiped my forehead. "Great" I muttered. I looked around and met the eyes of a familiar girl. "Taylor?" I gasped.
***
Gerard's P.O.V
The traffic around here is complete bullshit. I bit my lip and tapped my finger on the steering wheel as I waited for the lights to change. "Come on Gee! Hurry up!" Frank slapped the back of my seat. I looked in the rear view mirror and glared at him. "Hit my seat one more time and I'll shove my fist so far up your-"
"Hey! Calm down! Let's just take this steady... turn the radio on Mikes" Ray soothed us. I took a deep breath and stared straight ahead. The lights changed green and Blink-182 filled the car. I moved forward and tried to change into a different lane. The song was ' After midnight', Charlie's favourite Blink song. I smiled, Charlotte. She was my everything. I can't wait to give her her present tomorrow. I hope she'll like it. I got her a new guitar, art supplies and a pretty fancy sketch book. I know that it's a lot but I couldn't decide what to get her. She told me she didn't want anything, only a kiss would make her truly happy.
I couldn't help myself, I had to buy her something. I'd feel horrible if I didn't. I checked the time, biting my lip. She should be home right now. "Come on! Come on!" I smacked the steering wheel, I want to go home already.
Charlotte and I haven't really made the decision on 'Moving in'. I kind of just live with her anyway. I guess after the tour is over we'll decide. To be honest, I was hoping for us to just buy a house together... that's if she wants to live with me. That's the thing, I'm worried that she just wants this to be a relationship and not a full time boyfriend/girlfriend thing. I'm hoping that I'm wrong about that. I love Charlotte more then words can describe. If she wanted the moon, I'd give her the moon and tie a shiny red bow around it for her. If she wanted anything, I'd give her everything and more. That's how much she meant to me.
I'd marry that girl in a heartbeat. I smiled and blushed at the thought of her. She is the greatest thing that has ever happened to me. I'm glad to just breathe near her. The best part about her is that she accepts me, she understands me and she loves me. Well, as far as I know she does. I chuckled under my breath at the thought of her this morning. She looked like a little kitten, cuddled up in a pile of blankets. I remembered the first time we met, she kicked me out over looking at her art book. The next day, I saw her dressed in her pajamas, making coffee. Her hair was messy from just waking up. Her tattoos were bright and clearly seen on her pale white skin. I knew, right then and there, that I would love this girl.
The light blush across her cheeks, her big adorable eyes and her confident smile won me over. The way she said my name, the way she held my hand made my heart skip a beat. "Gerard" Mikey's voice brought me back to reality. I looked at him and he pointed at the road ahead of me. Right, I'm driving. I should probably pay attention huh?
I turned the radio up louder and sped up, finally finding a large space in the traffic and exiting the busy road.
***
She isn't home yet. I frowned as I parked Frank's car into the garage. "Alright guys. Take as many bags as you can" I said as I unbuckled my seat belt and got out. We heaved at least 5 bags each into the big house and placed them onto the large kitchen counter. "Ergh. I'm going to have a nap" Frank groaned as he climbed up the stairs. I brushed my red hair behind my ear and placed my hands on my hips.
"I wonder what is taking Charlotte so long" Ray checked his watch and smiled. "Who knows" Mike smirked and dived into the plush black sofa. I smiled and watched him change the channels on the TV, trying to find something good to put on. "Maybe I should give her a quick call, I'll be back" I pulled my mobile out and went back into the kitchen.
"Hold on a sec- Hello?" Charlotte answered.
"Hey sugar! Uh- are you busy?" I asked, I bit my lip and looked around the kitchen.
"No! I just ran into an old friend of mine! I won't be too long, we just caught up on a few things...*giggle* I'll be back home in a 20 minutes tops! Okay!" She chimed.
"Alright baby. I'll see you later then! Be careful" I smiled.
"I will. I love you"
"I love you too" and with that I hung up.
Old friend huh? I squinted my eyes, a tiny bit of jealousy circling through my head. "HEY FRANK!" I called out, running up the stairs.
***
Mikey's P.O.V
Gerard has gone completely bonkers. I don't even know where to begin. He won't shut up about Charlotte's old friend. "What do you mean he was close to her!?" Gerard shouted. "I don't know! Charlotte had a lot of old friends! I had a lot of old friends! She could be talking about anyone Gee!" Frank's voice went high in defense. Gerard bit his lip and paced the living room. "What if this guy flirts with her, what if she accepts his flirting... what if she-"
"GERARD! Everything is okay! Charlotte loves you for crying out loud! Do you really think she would just throw that away for some random 'old friend'?" I convinced him. He stopped walking to look up at me. "I know" He sighed, slumping in the couch next to me. "I'm just really worried, she said a few minutes and it's almost been an hour" He checked the time and I pursed my lips. "She might be in traffic" I smiled, patting Gerard's leg and getting up from the couch. "Can I go back to sleep now?" Frank whined. "Of course bud. Go on" Ray sat in the seat that I was just on and I went to the bathroom.
There were a couple of knocks on the door while I washed my hands. When I walked back to the lounge room I saw nobody moving. "I'll get it" I rolled my eyes and went to the door. "Hello" I opened it to see Jacob. "Hey Mike!" Jake was staying here for Christmas. "Hey! Come on in!" I opened the door wider and smiled as he brought a suitcase and a big bag inside. "Where do I put the presents?" He asked, lifting the big bag up. "Oh! Let me take them!" I grabbed the bag and his suitcase and ran up the stairs. Jeez, this bag ways a ton. I went to the only bedroom not in use and placed his bags on the bed. The guys and I are staying as well, only leaving to see our parents tomorrow. Charlotte had a big house, it was almost like a mansion. It had 6 large bedrooms, all filled with an en-suit, one was shared between two bedrooms.
I closed his door behind me as I went down the stairs. "Where's Charlie?" Jake asked. "She's still out" I hopped down the last step. Gerard glanced at the floor before worriedly checking the time.
***
Charlotte's P.O.V
"I'm home!" I called out. I held a few grocery bags in my hands and held the door open for Taylor. Taylor is very old friend of mine, we knew each other from high school. "Oh god! I'm losing a bag!" Taylor squealed as the handle to one of the plastic bags was breaking. "Hold on!" I grinned, bending down and trying to help her. "Screw it! Run!" I beamed, running to the kitchen. She followed me into the kitchen and put the bag down just in time for it to break. "Woohoo!" She cheered, putting her hand out for a high five. I high fived her once I detangled the bags from my hands.
Taylor had long blonde hair that was slightly curled and blue eyes that looked like the sea. She had a straight nose and pretty pink lips that were painted in a fairy floss colour. She grinned, showing her straight white teeth.
Gerard walked into the kitchen. He seemed to have sighed in relief when he saw Taylor. He grabbed me in a tight hug and squeezed me. "Hey baby" I laughed lightly. I rubbed his back, Taylor chuckled behind me. "Hey" He let me go and smiled down at me. "This is Taylor, Taylor this is my boyfriend, G-dawg" I smirked and she bursted into laughter. "G-dawg? Oh my fuck. Hello G-dawg" She held her hand out for him to shake. "My name is actually Gerard" He frowned, a small smile lifting at the corners of his lips. "Oh my! Really? I wouldn't of thought that..." She gasped in sarcasm, she held a hand up to her chest and amusingly looked back in forth between Gerard and I.
I giggled and punched her lightly in the arm. "You little joker you!" I smiled. "SEE! I told you Gee! That didn't rhyme- oh. Well. Hello there" Mikey bursted into the kitchen and blushed. "Uh- heh. S-Sorry. I-I d-didn't plan for uh- um. I-I'll- uh... be over- in the um- lounge room. YEAH! The lounge room!" He rubbed his neck nervously while staring at Taylor. His cheeks were a bright red and his eyes gazed at her before looking away. He looked around the room before pointing to the lounge room. "Lounge room is that way. I'm going to be in the lounge room. The lounge room is where I shall stay" He mumbled before walking away. I giggled at his blushing face and turned to give Taylor a wink. She bit her lip and wiggled her eyebrows.
"So, Taylor, Are you staying for dinner?" Gerard asked. "Uh- I guess, if it's okay with Charlie" She turned to me and I nodded my head. "Great! I want to see more of that" He pointed at Mikey over his shoulder and laughed. "That was really cute" I commented. "Extremely" Taylor agreed.
***
"Oh! Hey girl! How have you been?" Frank jumped down the stairs, his hair was messy from his obvious nap. "Not too bad Frank" The blonde beside me answered. She stood up and gave him a hug before sitting back down. Gerard grabbed my hand and tried to catch my attention. I faced him and he nodded his head towards the corner of the room. I glanced over to see Mikey, he was gazing at Taylor. I smiled and gave Gerard a knowing look.
"So. Mikey baby. How about you show Taylor to her room?" I cleared my throat and raised my eyebrows at him. "Wh-What? Me? Why me?" He asked, a light pink blush rising to his face. "Because. You know where everyone is sleeping, I don't" I told him. Taylor got off the couch beside me and walked over to Mikey. "C'mon cutie, show me the way" She held her hand out for him and his eyes widened. He flashed her a cute smile before getting up. He held her hand as they went up the stairs. I watched them walk away, each step they took made my smile wider.
"Thank god! He was giving me the creeps with all that staring" Ray shivered. I laughed and high fived Gerard. "Hey guys. I'll be right back. I need to go see someone right now" Frank announced as he held his phone out. "Alright sweetie, don't be too long" I told him. His eyes were glued to his phone. "God she's so cute" He mumbled to himself before walking out the door. "Fine. No bye then. Ass hole" I rolled my eyes and watched the TV. "I heard that bitch" He called out. "GOOD!" I shouted. Ray broke into laughter at our little fight.
Gerard pulled me in closer and kissed my head. "You two... I swear" he sighed.
"Watch it!" I got shoved forward by some rude man. "Sorry" I quietly apologized as I escaped through the crowded mall. Christmas is tomorrow. I decided to go shopping for a few things since I'm cooking tonight and tomorrow. I hurried towards the green grocery store and grabbed a red basket from it's metal holder. "In and out" I whispered while looking around the crowded store. I huffed in preparation and ventured into the chaotic shop.
"Bacon?" I asked myself as I went through the meat section. "Whatever" I chucked it in and went to the vegetable section. I was lucky enough to get Gerard and the guys to buy some food today for the upcoming feast as well. They went somewhere different though because most of the ingredients I needed were specifically placed in another store. I picked the usual vegetables, pumpkin, carrot and celery. You know, colourful shit. I looked around in desperation. What do I need? I should have bought a list. Let's see. Frank is having something special for Christmas. I need to buy food for him. Why can't he just eat meat. I rolled my eyes and hurried towards the isle's that I needed.
I was making him his favourite tonight, Vegetarian lasagne. Tomorrow was pretty tricky, with all the traditional food like ham and turkey or whatever. I decided on making him a sought of oriental thing, vegetarian spring rolls but with pumpkin pie... weird combination but he doesn't mind. He'll eat anything as long as it's lactose and meat free. "Bastard" I muttered. "Couldn't have a best friend with normal dietary needs. Nooo I had to have a little butt head that was picky with food" I muttered to myself. I was stressing out over the shoving and name calling that was going on around me.
The store was playing classic cheesy Christmas music and I frowned. If only they played the good type of Christmas music, you know, Michael Buble or maybe Dean Martin? Hey! I don't know, what about 'Every snowflake is different (Just like you)' or punk goes Christmas? No. The shops always have to be lame and play crappy music.
I got shoved again, right in the back. "Move!" A gruff voice ordered. I frowned and moved out of the way. "A simple 'please move' would have sufficed" I muttered. "Piss off" The man must have heard me because he flipped me off. "Dick head" I rolled my eyes while walking away from him. What an ass hole. I hope the guys are having fun. They're probably at home right now. I checked the time and sighed. I wish I could leave. I still have a few things to get before I can go, and even then, the traffic will be hella busy.
"You've got to be fucking kidding me" I groaned. All the vegetarian pasta sauce was gone. "Are you fucking serious?" I closed my eyes and wiped my forehead. "Great" I muttered. I looked around and met the eyes of a familiar girl. "Taylor?" I gasped.
***
Gerard's P.O.V
The traffic around here is complete bullshit. I bit my lip and tapped my finger on the steering wheel as I waited for the lights to change. "Come on Gee! Hurry up!" Frank slapped the back of my seat. I looked in the rear view mirror and glared at him. "Hit my seat one more time and I'll shove my fist so far up your-"
"Hey! Calm down! Let's just take this steady... turn the radio on Mikes" Ray soothed us. I took a deep breath and stared straight ahead. The lights changed green and Blink-182 filled the car. I moved forward and tried to change into a different lane. The song was ' After midnight', Charlie's favourite Blink song. I smiled, Charlotte. She was my everything. I can't wait to give her her present tomorrow. I hope she'll like it. I got her a new guitar, art supplies and a pretty fancy sketch book. I know that it's a lot but I couldn't decide what to get her. She told me she didn't want anything, only a kiss would make her truly happy.
I couldn't help myself, I had to buy her something. I'd feel horrible if I didn't. I checked the time, biting my lip. She should be home right now. "Come on! Come on!" I smacked the steering wheel, I want to go home already.
Charlotte and I haven't really made the decision on 'Moving in'. I kind of just live with her anyway. I guess after the tour is over we'll decide. To be honest, I was hoping for us to just buy a house together... that's if she wants to live with me. That's the thing, I'm worried that she just wants this to be a relationship and not a full time boyfriend/girlfriend thing. I'm hoping that I'm wrong about that. I love Charlotte more then words can describe. If she wanted the moon, I'd give her the moon and tie a shiny red bow around it for her. If she wanted anything, I'd give her everything and more. That's how much she meant to me.
I'd marry that girl in a heartbeat. I smiled and blushed at the thought of her. She is the greatest thing that has ever happened to me. I'm glad to just breathe near her. The best part about her is that she accepts me, she understands me and she loves me. Well, as far as I know she does. I chuckled under my breath at the thought of her this morning. She looked like a little kitten, cuddled up in a pile of blankets. I remembered the first time we met, she kicked me out over looking at her art book. The next day, I saw her dressed in her pajamas, making coffee. Her hair was messy from just waking up. Her tattoos were bright and clearly seen on her pale white skin. I knew, right then and there, that I would love this girl.
The light blush across her cheeks, her big adorable eyes and her confident smile won me over. The way she said my name, the way she held my hand made my heart skip a beat. "Gerard" Mikey's voice brought me back to reality. I looked at him and he pointed at the road ahead of me. Right, I'm driving. I should probably pay attention huh?
I turned the radio up louder and sped up, finally finding a large space in the traffic and exiting the busy road.
***
She isn't home yet. I frowned as I parked Frank's car into the garage. "Alright guys. Take as many bags as you can" I said as I unbuckled my seat belt and got out. We heaved at least 5 bags each into the big house and placed them onto the large kitchen counter. "Ergh. I'm going to have a nap" Frank groaned as he climbed up the stairs. I brushed my red hair behind my ear and placed my hands on my hips.
"I wonder what is taking Charlotte so long" Ray checked his watch and smiled. "Who knows" Mike smirked and dived into the plush black sofa. I smiled and watched him change the channels on the TV, trying to find something good to put on. "Maybe I should give her a quick call, I'll be back" I pulled my mobile out and went back into the kitchen.
"Hold on a sec- Hello?" Charlotte answered.
"Hey sugar! Uh- are you busy?" I asked, I bit my lip and looked around the kitchen.
"No! I just ran into an old friend of mine! I won't be too long, we just caught up on a few things...*giggle* I'll be back home in a 20 minutes tops! Okay!" She chimed.
"Alright baby. I'll see you later then! Be careful" I smiled.
"I will. I love you"
"I love you too" and with that I hung up.
Old friend huh? I squinted my eyes, a tiny bit of jealousy circling through my head. "HEY FRANK!" I called out, running up the stairs.
***
Mikey's P.O.V
Gerard has gone completely bonkers. I don't even know where to begin. He won't shut up about Charlotte's old friend. "What do you mean he was close to her!?" Gerard shouted. "I don't know! Charlotte had a lot of old friends! I had a lot of old friends! She could be talking about anyone Gee!" Frank's voice went high in defense. Gerard bit his lip and paced the living room. "What if this guy flirts with her, what if she accepts his flirting... what if she-"
"GERARD! Everything is okay! Charlotte loves you for crying out loud! Do you really think she would just throw that away for some random 'old friend'?" I convinced him. He stopped walking to look up at me. "I know" He sighed, slumping in the couch next to me. "I'm just really worried, she said a few minutes and it's almost been an hour" He checked the time and I pursed my lips. "She might be in traffic" I smiled, patting Gerard's leg and getting up from the couch. "Can I go back to sleep now?" Frank whined. "Of course bud. Go on" Ray sat in the seat that I was just on and I went to the bathroom.
There were a couple of knocks on the door while I washed my hands. When I walked back to the lounge room I saw nobody moving. "I'll get it" I rolled my eyes and went to the door. "Hello" I opened it to see Jacob. "Hey Mike!" Jake was staying here for Christmas. "Hey! Come on in!" I opened the door wider and smiled as he brought a suitcase and a big bag inside. "Where do I put the presents?" He asked, lifting the big bag up. "Oh! Let me take them!" I grabbed the bag and his suitcase and ran up the stairs. Jeez, this bag ways a ton. I went to the only bedroom not in use and placed his bags on the bed. The guys and I are staying as well, only leaving to see our parents tomorrow. Charlotte had a big house, it was almost like a mansion. It had 6 large bedrooms, all filled with an en-suit, one was shared between two bedrooms.
I closed his door behind me as I went down the stairs. "Where's Charlie?" Jake asked. "She's still out" I hopped down the last step. Gerard glanced at the floor before worriedly checking the time.
***
Charlotte's P.O.V
"I'm home!" I called out. I held a few grocery bags in my hands and held the door open for Taylor. Taylor is very old friend of mine, we knew each other from high school. "Oh god! I'm losing a bag!" Taylor squealed as the handle to one of the plastic bags was breaking. "Hold on!" I grinned, bending down and trying to help her. "Screw it! Run!" I beamed, running to the kitchen. She followed me into the kitchen and put the bag down just in time for it to break. "Woohoo!" She cheered, putting her hand out for a high five. I high fived her once I detangled the bags from my hands.
Taylor had long blonde hair that was slightly curled and blue eyes that looked like the sea. She had a straight nose and pretty pink lips that were painted in a fairy floss colour. She grinned, showing her straight white teeth.
Gerard walked into the kitchen. He seemed to have sighed in relief when he saw Taylor. He grabbed me in a tight hug and squeezed me. "Hey baby" I laughed lightly. I rubbed his back, Taylor chuckled behind me. "Hey" He let me go and smiled down at me. "This is Taylor, Taylor this is my boyfriend, G-dawg" I smirked and she bursted into laughter. "G-dawg? Oh my fuck. Hello G-dawg" She held her hand out for him to shake. "My name is actually Gerard" He frowned, a small smile lifting at the corners of his lips. "Oh my! Really? I wouldn't of thought that..." She gasped in sarcasm, she held a hand up to her chest and amusingly looked back in forth between Gerard and I.
I giggled and punched her lightly in the arm. "You little joker you!" I smiled. "SEE! I told you Gee! That didn't rhyme- oh. Well. Hello there" Mikey bursted into the kitchen and blushed. "Uh- heh. S-Sorry. I-I d-didn't plan for uh- um. I-I'll- uh... be over- in the um- lounge room. YEAH! The lounge room!" He rubbed his neck nervously while staring at Taylor. His cheeks were a bright red and his eyes gazed at her before looking away. He looked around the room before pointing to the lounge room. "Lounge room is that way. I'm going to be in the lounge room. The lounge room is where I shall stay" He mumbled before walking away. I giggled at his blushing face and turned to give Taylor a wink. She bit her lip and wiggled her eyebrows.
"So, Taylor, Are you staying for dinner?" Gerard asked. "Uh- I guess, if it's okay with Charlie" She turned to me and I nodded my head. "Great! I want to see more of that" He pointed at Mikey over his shoulder and laughed. "That was really cute" I commented. "Extremely" Taylor agreed.
***
"Oh! Hey girl! How have you been?" Frank jumped down the stairs, his hair was messy from his obvious nap. "Not too bad Frank" The blonde beside me answered. She stood up and gave him a hug before sitting back down. Gerard grabbed my hand and tried to catch my attention. I faced him and he nodded his head towards the corner of the room. I glanced over to see Mikey, he was gazing at Taylor. I smiled and gave Gerard a knowing look.
"So. Mikey baby. How about you show Taylor to her room?" I cleared my throat and raised my eyebrows at him. "Wh-What? Me? Why me?" He asked, a light pink blush rising to his face. "Because. You know where everyone is sleeping, I don't" I told him. Taylor got off the couch beside me and walked over to Mikey. "C'mon cutie, show me the way" She held her hand out for him and his eyes widened. He flashed her a cute smile before getting up. He held her hand as they went up the stairs. I watched them walk away, each step they took made my smile wider.
"Thank god! He was giving me the creeps with all that staring" Ray shivered. I laughed and high fived Gerard. "Hey guys. I'll be right back. I need to go see someone right now" Frank announced as he held his phone out. "Alright sweetie, don't be too long" I told him. His eyes were glued to his phone. "God she's so cute" He mumbled to himself before walking out the door. "Fine. No bye then. Ass hole" I rolled my eyes and watched the TV. "I heard that bitch" He called out. "GOOD!" I shouted. Ray broke into laughter at our little fight.
Gerard pulled me in closer and kissed my head. "You two... I swear" he sighed.
Notes
Hey!!
So! A few people have been added.
The little photographer from a previous chapter will make a reappearance for Ray.
The next chapter should be Christmas and then back to touring!
Also, something big between Oliver and Chelsea is coming up.
Rachael will be included more into the story and you'll be seeing a lot more of 'Taylor'.
I have had a lot of things changing in my life lately.
I'm sorry for the slow updates! I'll try to update more.
Thank you for reading!
Cats are weird.
-xomia
dude omg i miss this story so much and i hope youre okay ;-;
12/22/14