This is a story that I wrote with my friend Musicrockssss. WARNING: This is not a JAMKO story! We do not own any of the characters from Blue Bloods other than those of Grace and her family, friends and Ryland. Thanks also to Seabreezeandwords,who wrote an imagine for me on Wattpad based off of this idea. Happy reading!
1: Meeting at a Wedding
Grace De Marco stepped out of the bathroom of her apartment and made her way over to the dress that she'd decided to wear to her Sorority Sister's wedding. She unwrapped the towel and let it fall at her feet as she began to dress. To say that she was not happy to be attending this wedding was an understatement.
While she was happy for her friend and her soon to be husband, she was not thrilled to be going to this wedding alone. She had planned to go with her friend Luca, but he had been called to work at the last minute. As the liaison between the FDNY and the Manhattan DA's office, she was used to being called to work on a moment's notice, so she understood that he couldn't say no when an extra shift came up.
She put on the simple blue dress and stepped into a pair of heels before checking her face in the mirror. She placed on light make up and clear lip gloss before placing the gloss in her purse. One last look, she headed out the door and locked it. She walked down to her garage and got in her car and headed to the wedding.
She arrived fifteen minutes early, which is new for her. With her busy schedule she was always five to ten minutes late, which everyone understood. Her phone started ringing and she looked down and saw 'Dad.' Smiling, she answered.
"Hi Dad!"
Grace was a daddy's girl. She was the only girl with three older brothers; Andrew Jr, Dylan and Jeff and she was the youngest. They are also very protective of her. When she brought home her first boyfriend at 16, they interrogated him and followed them to the movies. He didn't last very long.
"Hey baby girl. How are you?" His voice flowed through the phone.
"I'm good. I'm at Jan's wedding. Remember her from college?" She asked walking up to the chapel.
"Yes, you were in the sorority with her. She's getting married today?"
"Yeah, they been together for three years. Her fiancé's name is Jesse. The wedding is about to start though so can I call you back?" She asked looking at her watch.
"Of course. I love you Gracie."
"I love you too dad."
She hung up and put her phone back in her purse. She walked into the chapel and smiled when she saw Amy and her date. She sat down next to them. Amy was also in their sorority.
"Hey Grace! This is Jim, my boyfriend. Jim this is Grace, we were in the sorority with Jan."
"Hey Jim." Jim waved back and went back to his phone. He's happy to be here... She thought. "So how long have you been together?"
"Three months." Yeah that's not going to last. "You dating anyone?"
"No, no one has caught my eye." She told Amy and looked over at the groom's side.
That that exact moment she saw a man standing and talking to someone. His blonde hair was styled perfect and his smile glowed as he nodded to what the woman was saying. He looked around and she caught his blue eyes. Grace looked down and blushed.
Grace get it together. He's obviously dating that woman...
The music started and everyone quieted down and stood up. Grace watched as the groomsmen and bridesmaids walked down the aisle. The maid of honor and best man went next followed by the ring bearer and then the flower girl, which was Jan's two year old daughter.
Grace smiled as the Jan walked down next with her dad. She was beautiful in her long sleeve white wedding dress. Grace hoped that one day that would be her walking down the aisle with her dad. She watched as a proud soon to be husband grabbed his woman's hand.
The ceremony went by quick and soon Grace was sitting down at a table watching them have their first dance. She sipped her wine and clapped after the dance. Soon kids were on the dance floor and Amy dragged Jim onto the floor.
Grace walked over to the snack table and grabbed some celery sticks and ranch. She sat back down and nibbled on her food. She pulled out her phone and saw a few missed calls from the office. She rolled her eyes and stepped outside to call them back.
"It's ok! We couldn't find the Henderson file but we did. Sorry to bother you." Her assistant, Sara said.
"Ok have a good night. It's 6 at night, go home Sara. Read your son a bedtime story." She hung up and turned around. "Holy shit!" She jumped in the air as she saw the man from earlier.
"I'm sorry to scare you. I just came out for some air." His smooth voice hypnotized her and she just wanted him to keep talking. "Friend of the bride?"
"Mhmm." She broke out of her shock and laughed. "Yes! We went to college together." Get it together!
"Jesse and I went to law school together." Oh, a lawyer. Sexy.
"That's amazing. Grace." She held out her hand and he shook it.
"Jamie. You seem bored here. No date?" He asked. Grace shook her head and looked down.
"Same here." He's here alone. "I wanted to cancel but Jesse got me out a few situations and he's a great friend." He laughed.
"Now I need to hear these situations. I'm committed." She joked.
Jamie led them to a table nearby and he raised a hand. He left, leaving her confused but returned with two beers. She thanked him as he sat down.
"Don't judge me, ok?"
"Oh I'm hooked to this story already." She smiled.
"Thanks." He said sarcastically. "Ok well Jesse and I spent the night before finals pulling a all nighter studying. We went to finals exhausted but I knew all the answers so it was worth it. I was ready to go back to my dorm when a couple guys invited Jesse and I to a party. I really didn't want to go but he did so I agreed.
We get to this party and it was already crazy. I'm not the party type at all. At this point in my life I just turned 21 and never even been drunk before. Well I didn't realize that I had a low alcohol tolerance."
"Oh this is getting good." Grace said and sipped her beer.
"My family doesn't even know about this! Let me finish, don't interrupt." She nodded. "Ok so I was drunk. No, I was plastered and I decided to leave. Jesse spent a while looking for me. He found me yelling at a cop."
"No!" Grace whispered.
"Stop interrupting!" Grace held her hands up. "I was telling him how to do his job as he was arresting me, reciting the Miranda rights with him. Jesse convinced him to let him take me home."
"What were you arrested for?"
Jamie looked at her with a 'really?' look. "I was going to tell you but you keep interrupting. Now you don't get to know."
"No! I'm sorry! Tell me please." She gave him her best puppy eyes.
"Stupid puppy eyes." He mumbled. "Peeing in public." She busted out laughing.
"No way. Are you serious?"
"Yup. I barely remember it too." He admitted. "It's embarrassing. I'm just glad Jesse got me out of it or I would be a sex offender."
"That is true."
They spent another hour telling college stories before they decided to go back inside. Grace noticed couples slow dancing.
"I have two left feet but would you care to dance with me?" He asked her and she agreed.
She put her purse down and joined Jamie on the dance floor. His hands wrapped around her waist and her arms around his neck. They danced slowly through the song before uptown funk came on the speakers.
They walked back to the table and she grabbed her purse. "I better head out, I have to be at work early tomorrow." She told him.
"Let me walk you to your car." He offered.
He placed his hands in his pockets and walked her to her car. "May I have your number?" He asked her once they reached the car.
"Of course." She smiled and he pulled out his phone. He saved her number and kissed her cheek. "Bye Jamie."
"Goodbye Grace. Drive safe."
Once she walked through the door she checked her phone and saw a text from Jamie.
Thanks for not judging me on my story. - Jamie
Your secret is safe with me party animal- Grace
Maybe we can go on a date sometime? - J
Grace squealed and yelled yes before realizing it was a text.
I would love to -G
Ok, tomorrow night at 7? - J
Can we make it 8? I have a meeting. -G
Of course. I'll pick you up. -J
Sounds great. Goodnight Jamie. - G
Have a great night Grace.
Grace quickly washed her face and changed into her PJs. She smiled as she cuddled into her pillow. Her phone rang, making her groan. She noticed her brother Jeff was calling.
"Yes Jeffy?" She answered, annoyed. Growing up she called him Jeffy and it stuck.
"Hello to you too sis. How was the wedding?"
"It was beautiful. What's up?"
"Can you come over tomorrow night to hang out? Rachel is going out with the girls and I don't want to be bored." He sighed.
She felt instantly bad. She already had plans but knew Jeff hated being alone since the accident. He was injured on the job as a firefighter and was paralyzed after going back for his reckless partner and a beam collapsed on his spine. Come to find out his partner was drunk.
"I would but I have plans..." She trailed off. "I could cancel them." She offered. She really didn't want to but Jeff is her big brother.
"No! Don't cancel them, you seem disappointed to. I'll ask Andy, I'm sure big bro wants to play Halo."
"Are you sure?"
"Of course. What's the plans? A hot date?" He laughed.
"Actually yes, I have a date."
"With who?" He asked, serious.
"A guy I met. His name is Jamie. He's a lawyer."
"Oh good. No cops sis." Grace rolled her eyes and sighed.
"No cops, don't worry Jeff. Goodnight!"
"Night sis."
She hung up and placed her phone on the charger. What's with firefighters and cops? Why are they enemies? At least Jamie is a lawyer.