Thank you to everyone who reviewed, favourited, followed my story/ last chapter! :) It truly means a lot to me :D So... ready to find out what Lauren's been up to? Enjoy :)

Just a heads up

Martin: works at Hollister Co

Kate and Maddie: works as beauty receptionists

Lauren: works as barmaid

They all live together in a four bedroom apartment, renting it and all paying together :)


The light flickered through the curtains, disrupting her sleep. She groaned and sat up, rubbing her eyes. She glanced at the clock and was surprised she had slept through till ten. She groaned her dressing gown and threw it on. She wandered out into the hallway and saw a tie on Martin's door handle, a sign saying he didn't want to be interrupted. She wandered into the bathroom and locked the door. After having her shower, she washed her face and cleaned her teeth, before heading back into her bedroom to changed into a pair of three quarter length jogging bottoms and a thin strapped top with a zip up hoodie and wandered downstairs.

'Morning, Lauren' said Maddie, smiling as her roommate entered the kitchen.

'Morning Maddie. You okay?' Lauren asked, as she headed for the fridge to grab a bowl of fruit for her breakfast before sitting down. She looked round when she noticed Kate wasn't in around

'Where's Kate?' Lauren asked, glancing at Maddie. Maddie swallowed her piece of fruit before answering

'Gone to help set up for the afternoon, since Michelle sprained her wrist, she's been helping out more' answered Maddie. Lauren nodded in understanding. A few minutes alter, they heard the front door closing and Martin walked into the kitchen. Lauren and Maddie looked at him, a knowing smirk on their faces.

'Shut up' said Martin, walking past them to the fridge. Lauren and Maddie burst into giggles.

'Why didn't you introduce us to the lovely lady?' asked Maddie

'Yeah. You embarrassed?' asked Lauren. Martin spluttered on his cereal

'What! No.. No of course!'

'Calm down, hunny. We were just playing with you' giggled Lauren, eating more of her fruit...


Night soon rolled round and Lauren was two hours into her shift as a barmaid. She was currently serving a couple who reminded her of Joey and herself. She sighed. Joey. She hadn't contacted him in two months, and she would be lying if she said she hadn't missed him. She had a feeling he was waiting for her to make the first move, reach out to him, and she respect that he trusted her enough for giving her time. She was brought back to reality when someone snapping their fingers in front of her face. She blinked and shook her head, getting rid of the thoughts about Joey. She smiled at the cute looking guy in front of her.

'Hi what can I get you?' she asked, smiling

'Your number and a pint of Carling please' asked the man. Lauren giggled.

'You can have the pint, your not getting the other' she smiled, getting a pint glass and pulling him a pint. He smiled at her and she smiled back, handing him the pint.

'Thank you' she said, accepting the money. The man smiled and held up his hand

'Keep the change, sweetheart' he said, winking at her, before heading back to his mates. Lauren blinked. What the hell just happened? she thought, before turning to serve some other customers...


After another hour, Lauren started to feel a headache come on, so she took her break and headed outside for some fresh air. She sighed a breath of relief and closed her eyes, leaning against the wall. She heard the back door open and the man from earlier stepped outside, with a lit up cigarette in his hand. He spotted her and smiled. Lauren sensed whoever it was stood next to her and opened her eyes. She saw he was smiling and smiled back, feeling slightly uncomfortable. The man finished his cigarette, before turning to Lauren.

'Dylan' he said, holding out his hand

'Lauren. Nice to meet you' she replied, shaking his hand. Dylan couldn't stop smiling at her and he rested his shoulder against the wall.

'So, what's a pretty young lady doing out here by herself?' he asked

'Headache from the music' said Lauren. Dylan smiled sympathetically at her.

'I know how you feel. I worked in a club for four months, but I quickly packed that in' said Dylan. Lauren looked up at him through her lashes.

'How old are you? If you don't mind me asking' said Lauren. Dylan smiled and shook his head

'Nineteen. You?' he asked

'Nineteen' said Lauren, feeling relieved he was in her age range. The back door opened again and Lauren's boss came out.

'Lauren? you feeling better? He asked. Lauren nodded and knew that was her cue to go back in. She smiled at Dylan and headed back inside. She felt his eyes following her as she walked away and she slightly smiled...


The next night it was Friday, which was christened as Night Out Friday. Lauren, Maddie, Kate and Martin hit the streets of Newcastle. As they had already had a few drinks, they were all slightly tipsy. They walked down the pavement, Lauren arms hooked through Martins and Kate and Maddie walking behind them with their arms looped.

'Club!' Maddie shrieked, pointing to one. They entered it and was greeted by loud music, people having a fun time and getting drunk. They fought their way to the bar and ordered their drinks, managing to find a sofa to sit down. Lauren took a sip of her drink, whilst checking her phone. She sighed and put her phone back in her bag, before looking up and looking straight into the eyes of Dylan.

'Dylan! Hi!' said Lauren. After her shift had ended last night, Lauren and Dylan had sat and talked, with Kate eventually joining as she had claimed she was bored.

'Hey! Mind if we join? Its cool if not. We'd understand' asked Dylan. Kate and Lauren shook their heads and moved, trying to make room for Dylan's friends...


Two hours later, the gang were slightly more than tipsy. Dylan was sat next to Lauren, watching her laugh at something James said to her, no doubt about him. Martin signalled he was going to get more drinks, but Lauren declined. They needed someone not to be plastered, in case anything happened to them.

'Wanna dance?' asked Dylan. Lauren turned her head look at him

'Sure. No harm' she said. SHe accepted his hand and pulled her gently onto dance floor. He twirled her out and back into his arms, making Lauren laugh.

'Wow! You a dancer or something?' she asked, clearly impressed. Dylan laughed.

'Nope. But I do act. I want to be an actor. Spend loads of time at Drama Schools and I finally have an audition' he said.

'Oh wow! Well done, you!' Lauren shouted over the music. Dylan smiled his thanks. He liked Lauren. She was different from any other girls he met. But he had a feeling some already had someone and he felt slightly jealous. Before he knew what he was doing, his lips met hers in a sweet but passionate kiss. Lauren went into shock for a second, before pulling away harshly, her eyes wide as she realised what she had done.

'Oh my god...' she whispered. Dylan looked equally shock and reached for her arm, but she stepped away and held up her hand, signalling at him not step any closer.

'Lauren, I'm sorry. LAUREN!' he shouted, as she rushed from the club. Dylan sighed and ran a hand through his hair, before heading back to the table, who hadn't what had happened...


Lauren slammed the apartment door shut, tears blurring her vision. She tried to calm herself down by breathing heavily, however it didn't work. She heard the voice in her getting louder. You've just cheated. You've cheated on Joey. You did the one thing that you said you would never do. Cheater. Your a cheater.Lauren knew she was going to have a panic attack soon if she didn't calm herself down. She reached for her phone, aiming to dial Julia (A/N: her counsellor from CM) when something stopped her. A red substance was on the oak pine work top. She frowned and her heavy breath breathing stopped. She took the phone out of her hand and saw a large gash in her hand, where she had tripped on the steps in her run up to the apartment. Lauren concentrated on the blood slowly making it's way down her hand, a drop hitting the carpet. She swallowed. She felt better, her head felt clearer. Do it, Lauren. Do it. Lauren gasped and shook her head. No, she was stronger than that. She felt her back hit the wall and she slid down it, her knees up to her chest and wrapping her arms round her head, as she silently cried.

She wanted Joey.


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