La belle début
Hi! This is my first fanfic, so please comment (both the good and the bad) x I am writing about LTIH because there are many correlations between this and my life.. This writing is based on how it may have begun for Kate and Caroline.
"When you realise how perfect everything is you will tilt your head back and laugh at the sky."
-Buddha
Chapitre un
Caroline sat at the bench. She glanced her blue crystals up to the ceiling as she tried to fight tears that were never coming. She had spent the last two weeks on edge. Often she found herself on the verge of tears or crying at any given moment she found herself thinking of her life outside school. This by no means improved her situation as she really didn't want anyone interfering or asking questions. Now the anger over ran the upset. Despite that it was John that ruined everything she was the one that felt inadequate. The constant weight in her chest did not seem to lift no matter how many glasses of wine she downed. Today was the first day she hadn't cried since John left her, but somehow her tears were replaced with something much worse.. She didn't know how to escape that feeling. In between furiously gulping down her wine and pounding the bench with her fists she heard the familiar light-hearted tune of her cellphone. "FOR FUCK SAKE!" She shouted as she slammed down her glass, sloshing the red liquid over the shiny surface. The tune continued as if to rub her nose in her misery. She scattered the contents of her handbag over the floor and she slid her finger across the screen of her phone as she pulled it up to her ear. "Hello!" she said in a snotty voice as she brushed her hair away from her ear. "Hi, Caroline.. it's Kate here. Kate McKenzie," she had spoken slowly but then built up into a rush - "I'm really sorry to bother you, I mean if you're busy I'll let you go.. I uh called to see if you are okay but if you don't want to talk I'll understand." Kate had spoken with worry and care . Caroline started to cry. "Shit. I'm sorry Kate. I thought it was my mother calling… or worse John.. " a small cry escaped her as she whispered the last word. "Everything is a mess and I can't do anything right, I can't even handle school right now." Caroline started to cry more. "Caroline…" Kate spoke in a delicate, caring tone, "Don't let it get you down like this, you're fantastic at school, I was watching you in assembly today, you still have that charm, the way you joked about the continuous rain and that even if the school flooded you'd continue classes…" Although Caroline's head was all over the place she could hear the sincerity in Kate's voice. "People really like you you know.. I like you.," Kate continued. "If you ever need anything or someone to talk to.. -" "Can you come around now," Caroline interrupted. "Of course!"…"I mean if you're sure," rephrased Kate. As much as she liked Caroline and wanted to get to know her better she was worried how far these feelings would deepen. However, despite her reservations she found herself driving to Caroline's with the mix of excitement, apprehension, sadness, nerves and above all butterflies swirling in her stomach.
The blue met the brown. "Hey, hey, don't cry. You're beautiful. You'll find someone better. You'll be happy, you'll see" Kate looked deep into Caroline's blue pools. Their eyes locked together for a brief moment before Kate broke the lock by fluttering her eyes away. They were both sitting on the couch a comfortable distance apart with their feet curled underneath themselves. Kate pretended to fiddle with her hands as she blushed at the realisation that Caroline was still staring at her. Eventually Caroline broke the silence, "Thank you, for everything, I'm glad you called me..I'm glad you're here," she smiled a sad grin. The pair spent hours discussing their past relationships, school and life. The atmosphere lifted as at the end of the night they found themselves giggling in stitches. "Thanks for the chocolate," spoke Caroline lightly. "Thanks for the wine," Kate winked sending them both into giggles again. Kate softly held Caroline's arm as the giggles subsided. They found themselves in the predicament of locking eyes again. This time Caroline broke away, glancing at her watch, "Shit. 11.30! It would be best for me to let you get home now. It would be the responsible thing to do, seeing as I am your boss.." Caroline said aloud although it sounded much like she was talking to herself. She found herself on the verge of tears again. Kate pulled her in for a hug. Their bodies gently came together and seemed to fit together like a puzzle. They could hear the soft breaths of each other. They could feel the warmth of each other in their grasp. As they slowly pulled apart from the hug Kate graced Caroline's face with the side of her hand and delicately pushed her blonde hair behind her ear. "You need sleep," Kate said softly as she stood. Caroline sleepily slid down to lie on the couch. Quietly Kate moved around the house the linen cupboard. At the top was a lilac fluffy blanket which she took and draped over a soundly sleeping Caroline. Kate paused in the middle of the living room to glance back at a sleeping Caroline, statuesque even in sleep. Kate slipped out the door after locking it behind her. The cold welcomed her outside as a smile beamed across her face. Kate found herself looking up into the dark depths of the night sky as she shook her head with laughter. In that moment it was all perfect.
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