FIRST OUTING ONCE EVERYONE KNOWS:
LAUREN'S POV:
It was a trip to The Vic, myself, Joey, Peter, Alice, Fatboy, Poppy and Whitney. I would've loved for Lucy to have been there but let's just say she didn't take very kindly to the fact that I was dating my cousin. The others hadn't minded though, they'd seen it coming for months…
"Hey" Whitney greeted me as we were all getting organised to leave
"Hey" I mirrored as I fastened up my jacket "why're you looking at me like that?"
"Like you've got something to tell me?" I questioned
"It's nice to see you happy" she admitted, smiling at me warmly
"Thanks" I replied "it's nice to be happy"
"Just promise me one thing though?" she asked
"Of course, anything" I assured her
"Don't let what other people say or think influence your relationship. If you and Joey are happy, that's what matters" she replied "promise me?"
"Pinkie promise?" I suggested, holding out my pinkie finger to her
"Pinkie promise" she mirrored, smiling at me warmly before hugging me tightly
"Okay, can't breathe" I proclaimed
"You ready to go, ladies?" Joey questioned as we finally pulled apart
I nodded my head, signalling yes, standing up, smiling contentedly as I heard Whitney awe behind me as he pressed a kiss to my forehead and wrapped his arm around my waist, pulling me into him as we made our way to the exit…
Later on that evening Joey and I were laid in bed together, his arms wrapped around me tightly, my head resting on his chest, one hand stroking through my hair occasionally…
"It went well tonight, didn't it?" he questioned, breaking the silence between us
"Yeah it did" I replied "I'm just upset about Lucy, but hopefully she'll come round in time"
"Babe, you've got me, you've got a great family and great friends. You don't need her" he admitted, kissing my forehead softly
"I know I don't" I informed him "but she's been my best friend since we were 12. I can't just forget about that"
Joey inhaled and exhaled a breath… "I'm sure she'll come round"
