Sealed With Love

[lozlovesh&a]

Leah looked shocked. “Wow. I did not see that one coming. Are you sure about this Charlie? I mean since your past relationships have been with Roman & Angelo and there was that date with Hugo”

“Leah I’m sure. I’m in love with Joey and its wonderful”

She finally smiled. “That’s fantastic then. I’m really glad your happy Charlie. And you too Joey”

“Thanks” Joey said. “Well, I’ve got to go help Alf with the Blaxland now. I’ll see you guys later” She kissed me goodbye and of course I was left with a goofy smile on my face.

Leah laughed at me. “Charlie I’ve never seen you like this” she sounded surprised.

“I’ll admit Leah I really am scared to death. I didn’t think this was apart of who I am” I broke off because someone knocked on the door. Leah got up to answer it.

“Look who is here” Leah said.

“Hey Charlie” said Martha giving me a hug.

“Hi” I greeted her “Actually this is good. I was going to come over to your house but now I don’t have too”

Leah looked at me. “I’m going to go out for awhile”

”To Roman’s?” Martha teased.

“Well, he’s at the diner now so I’m going there” she laughed.

“What do you think of Leah & Roman?” Martha asked me once Leah left.

“I think its great. They seem to really click”

”Yeah I agree”

“I know someone else who clicks with someone else too”

“Who’s that?” Martha questioned.

I took a deep breathe. “Me & Joey” I answered.

I saw Martha’s eye widen. “Are you two together?” she asked.

I nodded.

“But..” she started.

I closed my eyes. “Martha, I’m madly in love with Joey. We are dating. I know that my other relationships have been with men but being with Joey feels so right. Please Martha, please support me”

“Charlie open your eyes” she ordered.

So I did. And saw Martha smiling.

She came across and gave me a hug. “I know that must have been hard to tell. Of course I’ll support you Charlie. You’re my friend and part of my family. I love you and I’m happy that you are happy”

“I love you too” I said.

Martha looked at me. “You two should come over to my place and I’ll cook dinner”

“That would be great” I replied.

“So, how many people have you told?” Martha asked.

“Just Rubes, Leah and you so far” I answered.

“I’m guessing that Ruby & Leah support you guys. I’m hoping the rest of the town does too”

“That’s what I’m scared about. I don’t know if this is going to affect my job” I sighed. “All I want is to be happy, Joey makes me happy. But I hate feeling like I have to apologise for this, I hate that this is becoming such a big deal. I hope people will accept us, I honestly don’t know what I would do if they don’t”

“I think you should just concentrate on being yourself Charlie. You want to be with Joey, so be with her. Don’t worry so much about what other people think”

“Hey guys” Ruby walked in with Xavier by her side.

“Hi. What are you doing here now?” I asked.

“Just thought I’d have lunch with my big sis” she answered.

I smiled. “Sounds good. Xavier are you joining us?”

“If that’s alright with you” he answered.

“It’s fine. Martha how about you?”

“I’d love to but I’m going to go see Grandad. So I’ll see you guys later”

“So, where are we having lunch?” I asked Ruby.

“You’ll see” she said mysteriously.

“Rubes, come on. You know I hate surprises”

“But this one your going to like” Xavier said.

“Xavies” Ruby elbowed him.

From this conversation I can only guess that Joey was involved in this.

I smiled. “Has Joey got something to do with this?”

“Xavier” Ruby scolded him.

I laughed. “Rubes its not his fault. So, where are we going?”

“Sis, be patient” Ruby said.

They told me to close my eyes since we were almost at the destination. Ruby and Xavier each held my hand as we continued to walk to wherever it is that we were going to.

Ruby told me to open my eyes a few minutes later.

“Oh my god” I exclaimed as I looked at what was in front of me. It was the Blaxland but it was decked out as if it was Italy. I once told Joey that it was one of my dreams to go to Italy.

“Hey guys, come on board” Joey yelled at us from inside the boat.

Ruby and Xavier ran towards the boat but I held back. I can’t believe what Joey has done. This was incredible.

“I’ll get your sister” I heard Joey say to Ruby. She ran up to me. “Is it too much?” she asked me worriedly.

“No, honey its perfect” I said.

Joey smiled. “You called me honey”

“I know” I gave her a kiss.

“Well, one day we will go to Italy but for now Italy comes to us” she said.

I smiled. “I can’t wait till we go to Italy together. That would be amazing”

“After you my dear” Joey said. I stepped into the boat. Ruby and Xavier were already sitting down and looking at the food.

”Joey this looks amazing” Ruby said.

“It sure does” Xavier agreed. “Did you make this?”

“Yes I made it. Italian is my specialty” she answered.

“So, you really didn’t have to help Alf today did you?” I asked.

Joey grinned sheepishly. “No I didn’t but I do have to get this back to him by 3pm today. So dig in”

We all put food on our plates. Joey grabbed my arm and led me away to the front of the boat where she had put cushions for us to sit on. We sat down and started to eat. I was thinking that no one had ever done anything this nice or romantic for me.

“Your pretty quite. What are you thinking about?” Joey asked.

I wondered if she could read my mind.

“Just that no one has ever done anything this romantic for me” I answered.

“Well, you should get used to it. I’m pretty romantic” she said.

“Oh, I’m sure I could get used to it”

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Awww it gives me the warm fuzzies inside! So cute and aborable Update soon

[H&A_diehard]

Awww it gives me the warm fuzzies inside! So cute and aborable Update soon

Agreed, that was really nice.

Keep the updates coming and do not even think of stopping.

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We started kissing.

“What do you think of my sister and Joey?” Ruby asked Xavier.

Xavier looked at us. “I have no problem with that if that’s what you mean” he answered.

“Good. I think they are kinda cute”

“Like us?” Xavier asked.

“Oh Xavies. Thinks we are cute. Oh” Ruby singed.

“Shut up!” Xavier said giving her a kiss.

I pulled away from Joey. She always seems to leave me out of breathe. I stole a look at Ruby and Xavier and noticed them kissing too.

“Shall we go sit with them?” Joey asked.

“Yeah, because I don’t want them to be doing what we just did” I said.

I stood up and grabbed Joey’s hand and pulled her up. We had finished lunch and were packing everything away.

“Hey, there’s Annie & Jai. Let’s go talk to them” Xavier said.

“We’re going to go you guys. Thanks for lunch Joey” Ruby said.

“Yes, thanks Joey. It was great” Xavier said.

“Your welcome” Joey said.

As soon as they were gone I pulled Joey close to me. We continued the kissing we started earlier.

“See, that is what I didn’t want them to be doing” I said playfully.

Joey checked her watch a moment later. “We have to get the keys back to Alf now”

My phone went off. I checked the message.

“Hey, its from Miles. Do you want to go to a bbq at his house tonight?”

“Sure. Does he know about us yet?”

“I don’t think so. I think only Ruby, Leah, Martha and Xavier know so far. We should just walk in holding hands. I’m sure they can guess from that” I suggested to my surprise.

Joey looked at me “Good idea” she said.

We arrived at the baithouse. Sure enough, Alf was inside.

“Hi Alf” Joey greeted him.

Alf looked up from the paper he was reading. “Hi Joey, Hi love” he said.

“Hey, how are you Alf?” I asked taking Joey’s hand in mine.

“I’m fine. Morag rang earlier. She’s fine too”

“I know. I spoke to her this morning” I replied. “Um Alf”

“Yes” he said.

“I just wanted to let you know that Joey & I are dating”

“Well, that’s not really a surprise”

“It’s not?” I asked.

“No”

We both looked at him in surprise.

“Well, its just that you’ve been spending lots of time together lately and I know Joey’s gay. I also know that your last relationships Charlie have ended badly and Martha told me you were down on men”

“Right. And your fine with us?”

“Charlie just as long as your happy. I’m fine with it” Alf answered.

I reached over and gave him a hug.

“You’re the best um Step Uncle?” Not sure what to call my stepmother’s brother.

Alf laughed. “That will do” he said.

We left him to his reading and walked back along the beach to home. After an hour or so we heard a knock on the door. Joey answered.

“Hey Jo” I heard a few girls say.

“Hi you guys” said Joey excitedly. “Come on in”

I walked into the kitchen where they were just sitting down at the table.

“Hi. I’m Charlie” I said.

“Charlie’s my girlfriend” Joey said.

I sat down with them and Joey introduced us all - Stephanie, Tiffany and Rebecca.

“I didn’t know you guys were coming” Joey said.

“We wanted to surprise you” Rebecca explained.

“And see the girl you haven’t shut up about” Tiffany added.

I heard another knock at the door and got up to answer it.

“Rach your back” I said giving her a hug.

”Hey Charlie. Is Leah home?” she asked.

“No, I believe she’s at the diner with Roman” I answered.

“Ok thanks” Rachel said.

“Hey, everything okay? You had a good time on your honeymoon right?” I asked.

“Yes I had a great time. I’ll see you at Miles’s tonight” she replied.

“Yeah see you tonight” I said. That was weird.

“Where are you guys staying?” Joey asked her friends.

“At the Caravan Park”

“Hey, what’s wrong?” Joey asked me when I sat back down.

“Don’t know. Rach just seemed weird” I answered.

“Do you think she’d have a problem with us?”

“I wouldn’t have thought so but maybe” I replied.

“So Charlie, Joey tells us you’re a cop” Tiffany started.

“Yes, I’m a senior constable”

“That must be hard work” Rebecca said.

“Yeah but it is very rewarding too” I replied.

“And you have a sister?” Stephanie asked.

I smiled. I knew what they were doing. “Yes. Ruby is my little sister. She’s 15”

Joey knew what they were doing too. “Guys, stop grilling her” she ordered.

“Its okay honey. They are just looking out for you” I said.

“Aww, you called her honey” Rebecca cooed.

“I want you guys to know something. I’m not going to hurt Joey. I would never do that. She means so much to me. I have never felt this way before and I’m madly in love with her. So please don’t worry”

The landline rang and the doorbell rang at the same time.

I got the phone then got the door. Another of Joey’s friends had arrived. I let her in then spoke on the phone. Constable Watson was on the other end informing me the results of the case we were working on. And it was good news.

Putting the phone back in its place, I was just walking back into the kitchen when I heard a knock on the back door.

“Gosh its like Central station in here today” I muttered.

“Hey Charlie, is Leah in?” Miles asked as I opened the door.

“No, but can I help you with something?”

“Yeah, I need to borrow a couple of salad bowls if you have them” he replied.

“Sure”

We walked into the kitchen.

“Hi Miles” Joey greeted him cheerfully.

“Hi Joey, Hi ladies” he said.

I started to search through the cupboards. “Here are the bowls” I announced pulling them out. “Sure you don’t need anything else? Got a cook?” I joked.

“Ha ha Buckton. That’s not even funny” he laughed.

“Made you laugh though” I replied.

“True” Miles agreed. “Anyway thanks for the bowls”

“Not a problem” I said. “See you tonight”

“Yes. Tonight at 8. Don’t be late” he joked.

“Now who is the comedian” I laughed.

“I don’t know how you put up with this one Joey” he said.

“Oh I have got no idea” Joey replied.

“Hey” I said.

”I’m joking darling” Joey said.

“Better be” I replied. “Anyway, how did you know about us Miles? We didn’t tell you”

“Martha told me. And don’t worry I’m fine with it. Anyway, I better be off. See you guys tonight” Miles said and walked out the door.

“Now, someone walked in earlier. I didn’t mean to be rude when I answered the door. I’m Charlie” I said.

“Nice to meet you Charlie. I’m Elizabeth. But everyone calls me Libby” Libby replied.

“Well thankfully everything seems to have stopped ringing” I said.

“Is it always this busy here” Rebecca asked.

“Not usually” I replied. “We’re usually pretty quite here”

Joey got up suddenly.

”You okay?” I asked.

“Yeah, just going to the bathroom” she replied.

After she left I had to ask her friends a question that I needed to know the answer to.

“So, do you guys really like me? Or are you just saying that to not hurt Joey?” I asked bluntly. “I want to know the truth”

“We like you Charlie” Rebecca assured me.

“Actually you’re the first I’ve ever really liked” Tiffany added honestly.

I sighed with relief. “Good. I’m so glad to hear that. It’d be horrible if you hated me”

[Zetti]

The first Jarlie fic I have read and I have to say I am in love with it!

The closeness between the two of them makes me smile and I love reading it.

I hope you update soon xx

[H&A_diehard]

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Mate, I'll make a deal with you, you keep the updates coming and I'll keep the comments coming.

I loved this part:

“I want you guys to know something. I’m not going to hurt Joey. I would never do that. She means so much to me. I have never felt this way before and I’m madly in love with her. So please don’t worry”

I think it's good the way you brought in some other characters from Joey's past.

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Awww loved it! We need lots of Jarlie fanfictions!! Update soon

I hope Geoff and Annie better be okay with Charlie/Joey.

[Sarah_Lewis]

That was good I'm working on a charlie/Joey fic now dunno how good it'll be though .

Anyways update soon its really really good

[lozlovesh&a]

Thanks for the lovely comments! I love reading other peoples Jarlie fics so I hope you guys update yours too!!! Yeah thats a hint. Anyway, here's the next part.

“Who would hate you?” Joey asked walking back in.

“Not us” said Stephanie.

Joey smiled at me and kissed me.

“You two are so cute” Libby said.

“I hope that’s a good thing” I replied.

“It is” she said.

“Are you guys going to come to Miles’s tonight?” I asked them.

“No, we might just rest tonight” Tiffany said. “But thanks for the invite”

“We could go to that diner that Joey’s always talking about” Stephanie suggested.

“You should. My friends own it. Leah who lives here, Roman and Irene” I said.

“Roman, as in your ex?” Libby asked.

“Uh, yeah” I answered nervously. I did wonder when that was going to come up.

“Charlie, its okay. As long as Joey is happy about your past then so are we” Tiffany said.

“Anyway, I’m going to go have a shower” I announced. I got up and walked out of the kitchen before anyone said anything. I heard Joey tell the others she’d be back in a minute.

She pulled me into my room. “Hey, are you okay?” she asked.

“Yeah, why wouldn’t I be?”

“Charlie, you know it doesn’t matter to me who you’ve been with before right? Doesn’t matter if its Roman, or Angelo or even if it was Miles” she said.

“I haven’t been with Miles”

“I know”

I sighed. “Well, there was that one kiss when we were in Melbourne looking for Melody who had ran away. And I have kissed Hugo too before you came into my life” I admitted. “I just made it sound like Ive been with heaps of guys”

Joey smiled “Well your not anymore now are you?”

“Definitely not” I replied. “And most likely never again” I kissed Joey.

“That’s what I like to hear” Joey replied.

“Ok seriously, you should go back out. Your friends are probably thinking we are doing it” I said.

Joey laughed. “Now, would that be so bad” she replied playfully.

“OMG, Joey! They are right in the kitchen” I grinned.

“Yeah probably not a good look if I walk out of here with messed up hair” she replied cheekily.

I laughed. “You have to get out of here. It’s getting rather dangerous now”

“Okay! Okay!” she replied. “Go have your shower”

Alone in the shower I couldn’t stop thinking how lucky I was to have someone like Joey with me. I walked back into the kitchen to find laughter coming from every single person.

“What’s so funny?” I asked them.

“Just something from high school” Libby answered.

“Oh, right” I replied.

“Hey you look sexy” Joey told me.

“Oh what, this old thing?” I replied.

“Charlie um do you mind if I ate dinner with my friends tonight? I’ll still walk in with you” Joey asked.

“Yeah we will walk you to Miles and then go have dinner at the diner” Rebecca added.

“Sure. Sounds fine” I said just a tiny bit disappointed. “We should leave now probably. I’m just going to call Ruby first make sure she’s okay”

I went to call Ruby. She was sleeping at Irene’s tonight with Annie.

“Hey Rubes, how is everything going?” I asked.

“Fine. How is your night going?” she replied.

“Interestingly. Joey’s friends turned up unexpectedly”

“Do you like them?” Ruby asked me.

“Yeah, there lovely” I answered. “Just means that I’m going to Miles alone”

“You sound disappointed” Ruby observed.

“A bit” I admitted. “But its okay”

“Oh Charlie I have to go. Annie & I are about to watch a DVD”

“Ok. Have fun sis. Bye”

“Is Ruby okay?” Joey asked walking into the living room.

“Yeah she’s about to watch a dvd with Annie” I replied.

“Are you upset that I want to have dinner with my friends?”

“Well. Not upset really just a little disappointed but its okay. You should go have fun with your friends. I want you to” I answered.

“I’m sorry Charlie I don’t want you to be disappointed. I’ll make it up to you I promise”

I smiled. “You don’t have to do that honey ok?” I gave her a hug.

“Are you guys ready to go?” Tiffany asked us.

“Yes” I answered.

We all walked to Miles’s house. I stopped as we were nearly there.

“Charlie, what’s wrong?” Joey asked concerned. “I know something’s wrong so out with it”

I looked at Joey. “I’m just a bit nervous. This would all be different if you were a guy. It would be normal. But your not a guy, thank goodness. I know that most of them know about us but they haven’t really seen us together all that much and I don’t know how they will react”

Joey rubbed my back. “Its going to be okay” she said. “And if someone has a problem with us then we will talk to them and help them see its okay”

“Thankyou” I said.

“For what?” Joey asked.

“For being so amazing” I replied.

“You guys are making me want to puke” Rebecca said jokingly.

“Sorry” I grinned. “I can’t help it”

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Aaaaaaaaaawwww so sweet the First J&C Fan Fic can't wait to read more