Chapter 1: Jealous rivals
"Hey, Sam wait up," it was Stuart Turner, Sam's boyfriend. "You are o.k. about me moving in aren't you, I mean, it's just, well you didn't seem so keen last week. As you said, you're more of an independent woman."
"Yeah, it's great," Sam was lying, she had never wanted Stuart moving in with her, and to be honest she was more interested in a certain DS Phil Hunter. "It basically means that we get to spend more time together," Sam gave him a quick kiss. "Anyway right now im supposed to be heading off to some pub investigating an assault on a bloke."
"With who?"
"Phil."
Stuart looked away. Ever since he had been at Sun Hill, Phil had given him a hard time. Snide comments and crude jokes at his expense had never been far away. Sam knew that Stuart hated him but somehow she couldn't just wave goodbye to one of her best and closest friends because her boyfriend couldn't cope with a few petty insults.
"Right, I'll see you later then…actually I have something for you," Stuart suddenly, without warning, grabbed Sam by the arse and kissed her, knowing that Phil was watching with complete jealousy from his car. He hugged her tightly and smirked over her shoulder at Phil. Phil retaliated by giving him the finger and mouthing 'Prick' at Stuart.
Sam walked towards the car, completely aware that Phil and Stuart had just had another of their certain 'arguments' over her. In a way she felt special to have a boyfriend and her closest friend fancying the pants off of her. Phil got into the car and slammed the door with such force that the whole car shook! Sam cautiously got into the blue BMW with him and they drove off down Goddard Street and into Canley Road.
"You know you don't have to start snogging Stuart as soon as you see me, because to be honest, as strange as it might seem, I would rather you than me."
"Awww, you jealous?" Sam inquired playfully punching him on the arm.
"Well, actually I am! I've always liked you but you have Stuart so…"
Sam looked at him in amazement. She felt strangely happy to hear those words.