finding me while loving you

part 26

Grace's POV

It's been two and a half weeks since I've seen Demi. She had to go back home after the funeral, and I stayed here. I've worked almost everyday at the nursing home, and I spent a lot of much needed time with family.

A lot has happened in these three weeks. I was offered a brand deal with a scrub company, figs, which took a lot of time to decide. The celebrity world is insane, and it's even more insane that these companies want me. After a lot of conversation with my mom and Demi, I decided it was a good idea. This company is a complete non profit, money donating, heart in it company. I'm heading back to LA tonight, and will be there for a while during my time with the company. And of course to see and spend time with Demi.

I think this little break apart was exactly what we needed. Of course, we've started and ended each day with a phone call, and texted as much as we could, but the actual space was what we needed. We had such a rough week before, and I think it was good to take a bit of time to focus on ourselves. Demi dove into her work and got so much accomplished, as did I.

On that note though, I can't wait to see my girlfriend. I'm in desperate need of her touch, of her scent, of her. Almost three weeks is a very long time to be without the person that you're so insanely in love with.

I was finishing up my shift at work, getting ready to head out. I felt my phone buzz, seeing Demi was FaceTiming me. I sat at the break room table, answering the call.

"Grace: Hi, baby!"

I noticed her swollen eyes, immediately becoming concerned.

"Grace: What's the matter, sweetheart? Are you okay?"

"Demi: They are happy tears, I swear. I'm just so excited to see you and have you back home. I just got home and I'm getting things ready for you to get here and it just all hit me. I miss you so much."

"Grace: You're so cute. I miss you so much, too. And I can't wait to be home."

"Demi: It's just been so long. I just need my girl."

I smiled, looking at my cute girlfriend over the phone.

"Grace: I need you, too. I'll be there in just a few short hours. I'm leaving work now, and I'm going to go home and shower and say my goodbyes, and then head to the runway. I love you so much, my sweet girl."

"Demi: Okay, please be safe. And get here as fast as you can. I love you, too. So much."

We said our goodbyes and hung up, and now I was rushing home.

I took a shower and straightened my hair, throwing on some sweat shorts and a tank top. It was very warm in LA, so I was dressing accordingly. I looked around my room, seeing if I was forgetting anything. I grabbed my suitcase, and shut my door.

Fuck. It's always hard leaving home. There's nothing I love more than this house I grew up in but I guess now, I have more than one true home. My dad was currently working in LA, so I would be able to meet up with him a lot. My mom and siblings were coming in a few weeks to spend time in LA, and so we could all be together.

I walked into the kitchen, my mom leaned against the counter, reading her emails.

"I'm heading out, Mama." I said, making her stand up. I made my way to her, and she immediately wrapped her arms around me. I squeezed her back, letting myself be held by her. "I love you so much."

"I love you too, honey. With all my heart. I'll see you so soon, but before you leave, I have something for you." She walked to the other end of the kitchen, grabbing a gift bag and handed it to me.