Hey so this is the third chapter of my story :D I just wanted to point out some things :)

When in italics, they are usually Sophie's thoughts. Even though I've written this in 3rd person narrator, it does revolve mostly around Sophie's pov.

Hope you all like it :)

Chapter 3

Girlfriend? Did she just say GIRLFRIEND? Nice, just lost my bird.

"Kayla, this is Sophie.." continued Sian.

"Oh hi Sophie, nice to finally meet you."

Sophie shook Kayla's hand in return, that hand which had now been holding Sian's.

"So um, I have to go now Soph. I'll see you later yeah?" said Sian gently.

"Yeah yeah, see you."

"Bye."

Sophie ran back home. She couldn't hold back the tears anymore. She had swore not to cry ever again, but the envy was too much.

"What happened?" asked Sally as Sophie entered the house in tears.

"She..she.. she has a girlfriend mum."

"Oh, I'm sorry love. But I think it's for the best. You have to get over her."

"I'll never get over her mum, NEVER."

As the night was settling in, Sophie remained locked up in her room, lost in her little world where Sian still lived vividly in her dreams. It all made sense now, why Sian had come back. She was happy because her dad was finally accepting of a relationship she had.

Kayla must be something special since Vinnie is a mouthful. I can never compete with her, they're all loved up and happy. And I , Sophie Webster am stuck here in this hellhole, with no girlfriend.

Sophie could feel the tears rolling down her cheeks once again as she held on to the pillow. She needed to cry, she obviously had a lot of undealt issues. All she wanted was to sleep and dream of Sian, and how happy she feels around her.

"Sophie! Sophie come down, there's someone here for you."

Oh great, I'm gonna have to go down there in this state.

"Coming!"

Sophie arranged her hair which had become quite messy and quickly rushed down to see who was there to see her at 8 o'clock in the evening.

"Hey Soph" said Sian as soon as she saw the brunette.

"Hey.. what's up?"

"I just wanted to see if you wanted to go out for a bit. We didn't talk much earlier."

All Sophie wanted to do is say no and curl up in her bed and cry. Instead what came out of her mouth was a yes and she found herself walking round coronation street with the blonde.

"Sophie I wanted to apologize, I didn't want to make you uncomfortable. My dad wanted to see me so he sent Kayla to get me and I-"

"It's okay Sian, you don't have to explain anything to me. I get it. You're here for your dad, and to be with Kayla, right?"

Sophie why are you being such a cow? thought Sophie after she blurted that out.

"Yea but, you're important too you know."

"I am?"

"Don't be daft Soph of course you are. Now that we're mates I want us to be like old times, having chips and just being around each other. Just because I got a girl doesn't mean I can't hang out with you."

"Yeah I know that but like, wouldn't Kayla be upset or annoyed or anything?"

"Nah, she's cool about it."

"Does she.. know?"

"About us? Yep. However she knows that I'm loyal and I'm not going to hurt her."

Ouch. Was she talking about me? Agh, she really likes this girl.

Sophie mumbled something as she played with her own hair. She didn't know what to say next, all she knew was that she didn't stand a chance and yet, she had her hopes up. All she wanted to do is tell Sian how she felt, about her, about Kayla, about everything. But she couldn't, she wouldn't want to ruin something for Sian again, she just couldn't.

"It's getting chilly out here, you wanna go round mine?" asked Sian.

"No I'm going to head home. Got some stuff to do, plus , you've got your girlfriend to go to." replied Sophie, trying to sound as friendly as ever.

"Are you sure you're alright?"

"Yea I'm fine, I'm just tired."

"Okay then, um, If you need anything you know where to find me."

"You too Sian."

"Goodnight Soph"

"Night Sian"

Sian pulled Sophie in a hug as they said their goodnights. Sophie could feel her body tremble, as she could feel the butterflies in her stomach which had finally awoke from that long endless dream. It had been ages since she had felt like this ; ages since she felt Sian's body touching against hers. Sian smiled as she pulled away and headed towards her home. Sophie stood there dazzled.

Why did she hug me? Oh right, we're mates. But, it felt different. It's like she wanted to tell me something. Wow, I missed that.

Sophie could barely sleep that night. She kept thinking about Sian, and the hug, and her body – the connection that she felt between them. Did Sian feel it too? Sophie knew she had to make a decision, a tough one.

Give up Sian forever ergo never talk to her again or fight for her – a second chance?