Innocence

16."Really? That's amazing."

(Gracie Adams)

I squealed as I hung up the phone with a famous fashion department.

"I got the job!" I yelled dancing around the hospital room.

"Really? That's amazing!" my mom commented.

"I know! They want me to meet them at their main department in like," I checked my phone and my eyes widened when I noticed I only had an hour to get ready. "An hour! I have to go!"

I quickly kissed her cheek and hugged Nick. I ran out of the hospital and got into my car. I drove home and took a shower. I got dressed in a white v-neck, skinny jeans, and white sandals.

I'm in a rush so fuck looking fancy.

I got back in my car and drove to where the lady in the phone told me. I walked in after finding a parking spot.

"I'm here for the fashion designer's assistant job." I said to the lady in the front desk.

"Name?" she questioned.

"Gracie Adams." I replied and she laughed. "What?"

"It's just that this adorable boy that comes with his mother is always babbling about a girl called Gracie." she giggled and I chuckled.

"Uhm, what's his name?" I asked.

"Jus-"

"Gracie!"

I sighed and turned around, plastering a fake smile on my face.

"Hey buddy." I mumbled.

It's not that I'm not happy to see him.m, it's just that I was kinda trying to avoid him a bit since I've began to grow feelings for him and that would never work. He's not capable of maintaining a steady relationship when he hasn't even had his first kiss yet. He thinks he's 6!

"Gracie! Sweetie, what are you doing here?" Pattie questioned walking up behind Justin.

"Uh, I got the job as a fashion designer's assistant." I informed.

"Oh, thank goodness! I was hoping I would get one soon!" she said and my stomach dropped.

"W-wait. I'm your assistant?" I stammered.

"Yeah, you're ok with that, right?" she raised an eyebrow and I faked another smile.

"Ecstatic." I answered and I felt two strong arms wrap around my waist from behind me.

"Mommy! Gracie's here!" Justin squealed jumping up and down, making me jump also.

"I know that, honey." Pattie laughed.

I looked at the lady in the front desk for help but she was just looking at us, shaking her head with a smile on her face.

"Gracie! Wanna see my Yoshi?" Justin ran off anyway to find his toy.

"I suggest we start something before he comes back and won't leave you alone.' she said and I agreed.

We rushed to what I guess is her office and i sat in the chair on the other side of the desk, where she sat.

"So, I've started on this Stacey file." she handed me a folder with the name Stacey on the tab. "She has a runway to attend and want an elegant, red dress."

"Simple enough." I shrugged.

"Gracie! I found Yoshi!" Justin ran in, holding the toy in the air.

'Justin, watch out!"

But it was too late, he tripped over a box on the floor and crashed to the ground. He whimpered and let out a loud cry. I quickly stood up and rushed to his side, along with Pattie.

"Honey, are you alright?" she questioned with wide eyes.

We helped him sit up and he instantly dropped his toy and wrapped his arms around me. He sobbed into my neck and I rubbed his back soothingly.

"Shh, baby it's ok." I cooed and eventually his sobs calmed down to just him shaking.

He looked up at me with wide eyes and I kissed his cheek.

He smiled and grabbed the toy again. "Look at my Yoshi!"

Me and Pattie laughed and shook our heads.

I swear, this kid will be the death of me

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