CHAPTER 2

Note: I do not own any of the characters on which this fic is based, they belong to ITV and Coronation Street!


The girls had had a long and tiring car journey down to Devon, each taking turns with the driving when the other got too tired. By the time they arrived at the small cottage they were renting it was late at night, and they were both shattered and in need of some rest and relaxation.

After having picked up the keys from a small reception office down the road, they parked up the car and lugged their bags up the steps to the front door. By now it had begun to rain and the air was cool, a freshness that seemed to wake them up a little.

As soon as they entered they dumped their bags down by the sofa, and each ran in different directions to explore the cottage.

As Sophie looked around, opening various cupboards in the kitchen, Sian had run upstairs and it wasn't long before an excited yet muffled shout rang through the house, "Soph! You've gotta come look at this bedroom!"

Sophie didn't need telling twice and quickly jogged up the stairs and into the bedroom, only to be met by Sian who was already spreading herself out on top of the bed covers, animating herself as if she were making a snow angel. Sophielaughed at Sian before actually looking at the bedroom itself.

Sophie: "Wow...this is pretty nice!" It was only a small room, but it was cosy. With it being dark outside, Sian had already switched on the bedside lamps, giving the room a nice ambience. She looked around, taking in the decor; cream walls, dark red carpet, and slightly dowdy flowery bed covers.

Sian: "Bed's comfy too...nice and soft...and bouncy" Sian propped herself up on her elbows and winked cheekily at Sophie as she often did – by now Sophie knew exactly what Sian was thinking when she did that.

Sophie: "Sian! We've barely walked through the door!" Her eyebrows were raised and she smiled as she spoke.

Sian said nothing but simply pouted, jokingly feigning disappointment.

Sophie: "I s'pose it is late though...and I'm shattered..." She chewed one side of her lip in consideration, whilst Sian looked on expectantly, as if awaiting her decision.

Sophie: "Tell you what, let's go get the bags from downstairs then you can get ready for bed while I make us a cuppa and lock up?"

Sian: "Sounds like a plan to me!" She excitedly jumped off the bed and followed Sophie downstairs.

Having locked up and made tea, Sophie headed back up the somewhat creaky wooden staircase and into the bedroom. Sian was already changed into her PJs and snuggled under the duvet.

Sophie carefully placed Sian's tea on the cabinet on her side of the bed.

Sian: "Thanks" She grinned widely as she carefully picked up the mug and took a sip. "Mmm lovely...you do make a good cup of tea Sophie Webster!"

Sophie: "Well I'd like to think I've gotten to know how you like it by now!" As she spoke she perched herself on the edge of the bed next to Sian and rested her hand on her girlfriend's leg, over the covers.

Sian: "...You certainly do know how I like it..." Yet again she winked, and grinned her trademark grin. Sophie said nothing but playfully slapped Sian's leg with the back of her hand.

Sophie: "Right...well I guess I'll get ready for bed then!" With that she carefully placed her tea down, gave her girlfriend a quick peck on the forehead before grabbing a towel and heading for the bathroom.

As she sat alone in the room, Sian silently glanced around her taking in her surroundings. "Look how far we've come" she thought to herself, still as happy as she had ever been; there was no one else Sian could imagine being here with. She sighed to herself, completely content and glad that they had decided to have a holiday together. But she found it difficult to suppress the slight worry in her mind about going to uni. She was scared about going to a new place and meeting so many new people. She also hated the idea that she'd be so far away from Sophie for so long at a time. After a few moments, she defiantly told herself not to think about that right now; that's why they were here, to enjoy some time together.

She was broken from her thoughts as Sophie returned from the bathroom in just a vest and some shorts. "Very short shorts" Sian noted, revelling in the sight of her girlfriend's beautiful long legs; this didn't go unnoticed by Sophie.

Sophie: "Like what you see?" She smiled widely and playfully did a twirl.

Sian simply sat in silence as she let her eyes roam.

Sophie: "No need to answer, your eyes say it all!"

Sian still said nothing, but lifted the duvet and patted the space next to her invitingly, to which Sophie happily responded.

As Sophie pulled the covers over herself Sian reached her arm up, silently inviting Sophie to rest her head on her shoulder. In return the brunette wrapped her arm around her girlfriend's waist, her hand rested on her hip. As she did so, both girls felt each other physically relax as the long journey began to catch up with them once again.

Sian carefully reached to turn the bedside lamp off before again snuggling up to Sophie, who appeared to be half-asleep already. Just as Sian had closed her eyes and rested her chin on Sophie's head, she felt her girlfriend's thumb caressing the skin just beneath the hem of her top, and it wasn't long before her hand had wondered further up. Both girls' eyes were still closed, but Sophie knew exactly what she was doing. The soft touch of Sophie's hand felt electric, and Sian was happy to lie back and let her continue to casually fondle and caress; unable to prevent herself from letting out the occasional, very quiet moan in delight.

Just as she was becoming even more turned on, Sophie's movements slowed down to a stop. Sian forced her eyes open to glance down, only to see that Sophie had now fallen asleep.

She sighed and let out a quiet chuckle to herself, before letting herself drift off into a comfortable, peaceful sleep in the arms of the girl she loved.


The next morning, the girls were both sprawled out but still intertwined with one another – as was the case more often than not. Their legs overlapped with one another's and even in their sleep their fingers had become intertwined. It was as though they needed to feel each other's presence, each other's touch, in even the smallest way just to feel safe whilst they slept.

Sophie slowly stirred, forcing her still heavy eyes open to glance around the room and get her bearings. The morning sun shone its beams through the gaps in the curtains and filled the room. She turned her head to look at the beautiful girl still sleeping peacefully next to her. Even now, she still felt a sharp rush through her veins every time she looked at Sian – the same rush she felt that night when she took the plunge and kissed her best friend.

She caught her breath as she broke herself from her thoughts. She carefully lifted the covers, crept out of bed and downstairs to make them both cups of tea. Just as she was pouring milk into the cups, she felt a warm pair of arms wrap themselves around her waist and a soft cheek brushing against her own.

Sian: "Morning gorgeous" She whispered softly into Sophie's ear.

Sophie: "Morning" She spun around so that they were facing one another, clutched the fabric of Sian's top and placed a tender kiss on her lips. "I was gonna bring some tea up...you looked really peaceful, I didn't wanna wake you yet."

Sian blushed and bit her lip, before kissing her girlfriend again and doing so repeatedly through her words, "Thanks babe...but you know I notice when you're gone..."

Sophie smiled through the continuing kisses, "so...what d'ya wanna...do...today?"

Sian broke away from the kiss but still clung onto her girlfriend. "Hmmm I dunno. We could...go into town for a bit? Maybe go to the sea front and go for a walk along the beach?"

Sophie's smile grew wider with every word Sian spoke. "That sounds...perfect" The girls shared another brief kiss.

Sian: "Right...shotgun the shower!" With that she released herself from Sophie's embrace and sprinted up the stairs.

Sophie: "Sian what about your tea?" She received no response as Sian had already disappeared upstairs and sighed in resignation, a smile still spread wide across her face.

Looking down at the fresh cups of tea on the side, Sophie paused for thought for a brief moment before smiling smugly to herself and racing upstairs after her girlfriend.


She slowed at the top of the stairs and on hearing the shower running, quietly and carefully opened the bathroom door. Just as carefully she closed it behind her and quickly yet silently removed her clothes. Sian still hadn't noticed she wasn't alone in the room and was happily dancing and singing away to herself as she showered. For a few moments she couldn't help but admire the beautiful figure of her girlfriend through the frosted glass of the shower door and had to stifle a giggle as Sian continued to sing away. She finally managed to snap herself out of her day-dreamy state.

Sophie: "Room for one more?"

Sian jumped in fright, "SOPHIE! Oh my God you scared the life out of me!"

Sophie: "Sorry" She giggled but genuinely felt bad for making Sian jump. "If you want me to leave you to it..." She slided the shower door aside as she spoke, and sported a pout that would melt any heart – especially Sian's.

A grin slowly spread across Sian's face as, without a word, she took Sophie's hand and pulled her into the shower, making sure to slide the door shut once she was inside and fully intending to carry on where they'd left off last night...

To be continued :)