Sorry is not very long, but this is the first of (hopefully) many follow on oneshots to Milkshake love. Thank you for all the support last year it means a lot. Xx
Rita had just gotten off the phone to her mum, saying that her and Connie wouldn't make it home tomorrow for New Year's Day as first planned. Although her mum was upset she understood that the girls were no long girls anymore. The days of milkshakes and hunger games marathons were over (well technically they weren't but you get the idea) they were university students now. Both mature and driven.
Rita walked out of the bedroom and into the living room of their apartment. The midwinter sun flooded the room and it came through the French doors that lead out onto the balcony. Connie lifted her head and smiled as her girlfriend walked into the room. She motioned for her to join her on he sofa.
"So what did you mum say?"
"Nothing really, she said it was okay and understood that we need our own space now but that we must go and visit soon."
"Ah all good then." Connie placed a kiss on Rita's lips before standing up and making her way to put the kettle on.
Rita sat still, her head titled back so she could watch Connie move about the kitchen, her body swayed to the sound of the music. Rita could see that her lips were twitching as she song along quietly to the words. She was so beautiful. It had been 4 years now that they had been together, and what a 4 years they'd had. It was all that either had ever wanted and now they were both pursuing their dreams. Connie was training to be a doctor and Rita to be a nurse. They had moved just outside of Holby to be at the best university they could find that offered both of their courses. They couldn't bare to be apart these days. They weren't just loves but best friends too.
Connie handed Rita a cup of tea and sat down next to her. She smiled, she never got bored of looking at the blonde. On the wall in front of them stood the tv and above that hung a photo frame. Each picture of a significant moment in their lives together. The first picture they took together on the very first day of sixth form, the picture of them on Christmas Day amongst all the wrapping paper. Their first milkshake and their final one. The first photo in their new apartment, their 18th birthdays. Everything they wanted to never forget. The memories of when they were younger. It had some spaces left to yet be filled.
The day passed by without much excitement. But soon the evening drew closer. The bottle of red wine was opened. On the tv played the hunger games. They sat huddled together on one side of the sofa. Rita kissed Connie's cheek. She began to smile at the touch. They turned the tv up as the fireworks outside began to become increasingly loud.
Connie glanced up at the clock, it was 11:55pm. She sat up. She reached for the wine bottle but it was empty.
"One minute Rita. Wait there." Connie said as she stood up and made her way into the kitchen area. Rita looked round but due to Connie's position she couldn't see what she was doing. Connie quickly ran out onto the balcony and then walked back to Rita. She pulled her up from her seat and near enough dragged her outside. She picked up the two milkshakes she had just made. Handed one too Rita who accepted with a smile.
"Connie this is perfect."
"Well I couldn't waste our first new year alone."
"Oh come here you big softy."
Rita took a sip and then pressed her lips to Connie's. In the background fireworks were set off and the chimes of Big Ben could be heard from the living room. They broke apart.
"Happy new year Connie."
"Happy new year Rita. Remember I love you."
" I love you too."
Happy new year everyone xx
