And finally...the wall comes down- Narla
Na/ Just a quick one shot about one of my new favourite Tv couple. Please comment and let me know what you think :D
"I like him Chelle" Carla said playing with the tassel on the end of Michelle's cushion in the back room of the Rovers.
"Well duh" Michelle stressed "its about time Carla". Carla blushed now finding comfort studying the mug of coffee in her hands. "Well?" Michelle questioned making Carla look up at her.
"I know, I know...it's just...it's been so long since I've liked someone again..."
"Since Peter...?" Michelle finished
"Yeah, I just don't want to hurt him Chelle I really don't! He's been amazing...really amazing-" Carla explained finally looking at her best friend "- with everything. The gambling, the factory, just with me. He's always there, turning up at the flat, when I'm at the bistro...and I just don't want to wreck that and have him disappear". Carla looked at Michelle tears gleaming over her eyes but refusing to let them fall she cleared her throat.
Michelle took her friends hand in her own and whispered "Yo' know babe I really think he won't! This is Nick we're talking about. You've both had bad relationships in the past but that's what's made you two as close as you are. You were there for him with the whole thing with Erica and even he was around with Peter...you may not have been as close then but just looking at the pair of you...I know I wind you up about it but the way you two look at each other..and man Carla the way he is with you, looks at you even it's crazy..." The pair smile at each other.
"Thanks Chelle" Carla whispered "-for everything".
"No probs babe...just this is your time to be happy yeah?"
Carla left the Rovers feeling so much more certain than when she went in. Just laying the cards on the table for Nick last night really scared her. Explaining that she'd hurt him in the end and Nick still wanting to take the risk made her believe in what they have. What they failed to hide for so long. And even though it was early days she already knew what that feeling was between them and it scared her. Without even processing where she was going Carla ended up outside the bistro. Walking in he was the first thing she saw. As soon as his eyes met hers they smiled, watching her until she made her way to the bar.
"Good evening Nicholas" She said smirking as she placed her bag on the bar in front of her and taking a seat.
"Mrs Connor" he smiled back,as Carla leaned forward and taking one of his hands that rested In front of her and looking at each other, finally not caring about everyone around them.
"Thank you" she whispered. Nick lent forward also so their faces were just apart from one another both waiting for the other one to make the first move. Carla giving up first tilted her head up and kissed his lips, Nick reciprocating before planting one last kiss to her forehead. The pair smiled at one another before moving away and poring her a glass of wine.
"We're for keeps Carla" he whispered in her ear as he walked past her to table 9 taking the couple seated their bill.
Carla watched as her boyfriend walked away back to work with a huge grin spread upon her face. One she hadn't had to fake in so long.
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