Caroline looked up, instantly shocked to see Kate standing only feet before her.
"I got in, shut the door, then I turned around and came straight back" Kate explained. Caroline looked puzzled, her heart was beating faster by the second. Kate took her shrug off and held out her hand.
"You wanna dance?" Kate asked smiling slightly. Caroline's heart began racing even faster as she bite her bottom lip nervously. All those people around, all the people who might suspect were slowly becoming more apparent in her mind. She took Kate's hand and stood slowly.
"Is this like…erm" Caroline whispered nervously.
"What?" Kate hastily replied. Caroline looked her in the eyes squeezing her hand tight.
"Forever?" Kate smiled slightly – "well to quote Prince, 'forever's a might long time'…you know in theory" Kate smiled. Caroline looked worried but then a smile crept onto her face, relief flooding through her body as she spoke. Kate moved towards the dance floor pulling Caroline's hand as she did. The nerves grew stronger but Caroline followed, her eyes fixed on Kate as they arrived at the dance floor. Kate took her other hand and held them softly running her fingers over Caroline's. Caroline looked down at Kate's bump smiling as Kate pulls her arms around her waist. Their eyes looked to each other's and smiled contently. Caroline slowly closed her eyes taking in Kate's scent. Kate brought her hand to Caroline's face gently brushing her cheek and lifted her chin upwards as she leant in to kiss her. Caroline melted into the kiss as Kate lowered her hand. Kate gently pulled at Caroline's lower lip teasing her to open her mouth. Caroline smile into the kiss feeling the other guests eyes on the two of them. Kate stopped kissing her for a second and moved her hand back to Caroline's cheek.
"Ah…ignore everyone…and everything" Kate whispered, Caroline shuddered slightly feeling her breath so close to her and her voice so perfect. Caroline nodded, slowly shut her eyes again and kissed her once more. Kate ran her fingers over Carolines back softly before pulling away sharply.
"Oh!" She smiled moving her hand to the bump resting between the two ladies. "Sorry, she…she's kicking" Kate beamed. Caroline grinned at her happiness and ran her finger tips over Kate's stomach. Gillian edged towards the two women and smirked – "I thought you said she'd gone".
Kate grinned – "I had…but" She smiled and took Carolines hand once more. Gillian smiled and hugged Caroline briefly.
"I'm so pleased" Gillian whispered in her ear. Caroline nodded and squeezed Kates hand.
"Stay here, I need to say bye to my mother" Caroline smiled. Kate stopped her and shook her head.
"Don't be silly, you're staying here" Kate insisted. Caroline let go of her hand and went to her mother despite Kate echoing her back. Celia was watching her walk to her with the unimpressed look she often had.
"Mother, I'm going with Kate for a walk and then" Caroline whispered. Celia sighed.
"Hmm I saw she got back, honestly Caroline…showing yourself in front of everyone" Celia stopped noticing Alan's eyes burning into her. "Go…I'm glad she came back for you. Really" Celia said. Caroline beamed and nodded turning back to Kate.
"Come on…" Caroline smiled and took Kate's hand leading her out of the party room into the contrasting silent corridor outside.