Ch. 36

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The soft morning light crept into Gracie's room, casting a gentle glow over the walls adorned with posters, vinyls, art. Bella blinked awake to find herself snuggled up against Gracie, feeling the warmth of her presence after three long months apart. Gracie was still asleep, her face relaxed and peaceful. Bella smiled, taking in the details she'd missed: the freckles on Gracie's cheeks, the way her lashes rested softly against her skin.

Gracie stirred, her eyes fluttering open to see Bella watching her, bell smiled as she cupped gracie's jaw her thumb tracing her cheek softly

Gracie: (smiling sleepily) Morning, you.

Bella: (whispering) Morning. I missed waking up like this.

Gracie: (leaning in) Me too.

They shared a soft kiss, lingering in the warmth of the moment. Bella reached over, getting up and pushing open the blinds to let in more sunlight, illuminating the room. Her gaze wandered, noticing the little bits of Gracie everywhere—the stacks of journals and guitar picks scattered on the dresser, a pile of books by her bed, and framed Polaroids capturing countless memories.

Bella: (grinning) Your room is exactly how I imagined it—organized chaos.

Gracie: (chuckling) That's a nice way to put it.

Just then, a light scratching sound came from the door. Gracie's face lit up.

Gracie: Oh! That must be Weenie.
Bella: your dog right
Gracie: yes my sonn

She jumped out of bed to opened the door when she stopped and looked back and bella

Gracie: shit that means my moms here
Bella: *laughing* so open the door
Gracie: you not nervous i didn't warn you i totally forgot to tell you
Bella: i'm fine it'll be fine gracie

gracie sighed nodding as she opened the door to reveal her wiener dog, Weenie, bouncing with excitement. Gracie's mom, who had been watching him while Gracie was on tour, stood at the doorway, giving her daughter a warm smile.

Gracie's Mom: (smiling) Thought I'd bring Weenie over since I figured you'd miss him... oh i sorry i didn't know you had company i would've called-
Gracie: no no it's ok audrey surprised me with bella yesterday
Gracie's mom: oh no way that's so sweet of her but oh my goodness i'm being rude i'm Katie gracie's mom

Bella found herself face-to-face with Gracie's mom for the first time. Despite her confidence, Bella felt a flicker of nerves, hoping she'd make a good impression. Gracie's mom, however, was as kind and down-to-earth as Gracie, immediately putting Bella at ease.

Gracie's Mom: (extending her hand) and You must be Bella right....I've heard so much about you!
Bella: (smiling warmly) yes, It's so nice to finally meet you Mrs. Abrams.
Katie: no no please just call me katie

bella let a warm smile and giggled as gracie looked nervous watching them interact more than bella was herself

Bella: alrighty then katie
Katie: ya see so much easier!
Bella: well i was hoping the first time i met you wasn't in pajamas but it's a pleasure to meet you... your daughter has your smile

Bella and Katie both turned to look at Gracie, who was blushing furiously.

Gracie's Mom: (glancing fondly at Gracie) she does doesn't she


Katie: well i don't want to be an inconvenience to your guys morning and time-
Bella: no no it's okay
Gracie: yeah we're probably going to go out and grab coffee soon but you stay for a bit if you want mom
Katie: you sure... i'd love to ask bella a million questions but that's what the meet the parents dinner is for right
Bella: right i'd love to chat now if you'd like
katie: honey ur dad gonna be so help use i met her first

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