Authors note. - This is a rewrite of a previous story I have written. Hope you enjoy.
Miranda galloped into her flat filled with glee. The first dinner party that she hosted had went relatively well, sure there were a few ups and downs but no one got hurt. There were just a few problems plaguing her mind. After the foam fight had finished, she caught a look of longing on Gary's face. At first she had thought that he just wanted a relationship with Rose like she had with Mike. It wasn't until she was pulled to the side by Stevie, she realized what was going on.
"What are you doing?!" Stevie whispered to her, an angry look on her face.
"What do you mean what am I doing? I'm having fun with my boyfriend." Miranda was so confused, Stevie seemed really mad.
"Didn't you see the signs? Gary broke up with Rose for you and then you go flaunt your relationship in his face." Miranda looked over at Gary. He was leaning against her kitchen counter miserably, he looked so heartbroken.
"I'll go talk to him." Sighing, Miranda walked over to Gary and stood next to him. "Everything okay? I know you really liked Rose." He shrugged, staring at the same part of her floor he'd been looking at for ages. Alone, she would not be able to get through to him, she tried to signal for help from Stevie or her mum but they were too busy arguing. Before she could open her mouth, Mike walked over to them and Gary tensed.
"Everything alright over here? Sorry about Rose, Gary. I guess not all relationships are meant to be." He commented, throwing his arm around Miranda's shoulders.
"Yeah." Gary looked at Miranda. "I guess not." Miranda froze and watched helplessly as Gary put his drink down and left her apartment.
Another problem was her mother. Penny had decided to start a debate with who Miranda would end up with. Gary or Mike? With Stevie obviously going for Gary, Penny had went with Mike. Miranda and Mike unfortunately got caught in the middle of a very awkward questionnaire, ending with Miranda ushering everyone out.
Putting on some music, she cleared up all of the foam that had been left on her kitchen counter. Billy Joel's Uptown Girl always got her in the mood to get active. Without her knowing, Gary had snuck into the apartment and closed the door gently behind him. Miranda looked happier than she had been in years and he quickly debated his next actions. After a few minutes of consideration, Gary crept up behind her and wrapped his broad arms around her waist. He could feel her tense up immediately and held her tightly, not wanting to let go yet.
Miranda turned her head slightly to see who it was and let out a small gasp.
"Gary, what are you doing? I thought you left earlier." She whispered, trying to escape his hold. He reluctantly let her go and walked to the couch. She stayed in the kitchen area and sat on the furthest chair possible. Gary dropped his head in the hands and sighed.
"Miranda, are you…are you serious about your relationship with Mike?" He asked, looking over his shoulder at her. Miranda's head lifted in alarm and in her shock she fell off her chair. When he went to walk over to her, she lifted a hand in warning.
"I'm fine. You just shocked me." She reassured, standing back up. "Why are asking about my relationship with Mike? Wouldn't it be better to consider your own love life?"
He sighed and walked closer until he had her backed up against a counter.
"Miranda, I am focusing on my love life. Can't you see?" He was inches away from her and about to kiss her when a voice broke them apart.
"What is going on here?"
Who found them? The next chapter will be posted shortly.
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