Chapter 3.
Joey turns to face the woman sharing her bed and smiles saying,
"Wow that was amazing." The woman smiles back and plants a slow kiss on Joeys lips before saying,
"Thank you sweetheart." Joey shuffles in the bed and then sits against the head board, joined by the woman. Joey had been back in summer bay now for just over a month and although she wanted to go and see Charlie she had decided that it was best to keep her distance, she still had feelings for the older woman but could never forgive her for what she had put her through. As Jess places the blankets over Joeys legs and then snuggles down resting on Joeys thigh she says,
"What you thinking about?" Joey kisses Jess's hand and says gently,
"How amazingly beautiful you are, in every single way." Jess shuffles around to face Joey before kissing her softly and saying,
"Liar." Joey smiles and kisses her back saying,
"I was thinking that maybe I should go and see Charlie, it's been a while and I just don't want to bump into anyone else and risk her finding out that I'm back. Just think I should tell her." Jess gets up and sighs before leaving the bed, Joey goes to grab her but thinks better of it when she sees her face. Joey breaths out knowing she has once again ruined a good moment and upset Jess, but Jess simply smiles and says,
"Well Jo, as we are not exclusive you can do anything you want." Joey realises that she has hurt Jess and gets out of the bed, placing her arms around her and gently kissing her neck Joey says,
"I'm sorry." Jess sighs before hugging Joey saying,
"I know. It's just I really like you Jo, but I can't get to involved with you until you are over Charlie properly." Joey goes to say something but Jess stops her by putting her finger to her lips and then saying,
"Go and see her, sort your head and your heart out, but don't keep me hanging on Jo, I like you to much to keep waiting for you to feel the same." Joey watches as Jess grabs her stuff and goes into the bathroom. Sitting back onto the bed with a thud Joey think. God what is wrong with me, Jess is great. She's sweet, funny, and sexy as hell. Yet all I can think about is Charlie. Will I ever get over her?
Joey smiles as Jess re enters the room, fully clothed and ready to go, leaning down she places a lingering kiss on Joey's lips and then smiles sadly at her before walking out of the door.
Charlie jumps up and down and shouts,
"Strike." Then goes bright red with the embarrassment of being lost in the moment and rubbing Drew's face in it. Drew smiles as Charlie walks back to her, swaggering and gloating, Drew takes the bowling ball and says while smiling at how happy Charlie looks,
"Beginners luck." Charlie rolls her eyes and says,
"Sore loser are we." Drew pulls a face before standing composed at the beginning of the ally; she takes a moment and then launches the bowling ball, which seems to sway from side to side before ending up in the gutter. Putting her head in her hands and walking back to Charlie in shame she says,
"Ok. So I can't bowl. That's not important in lift is it?" Charlie laughs at the beautiful paramedic before saying,
"Shall we get a drink?" Drew nods enthusiastically, desperate to leave behind her amazingly bad performance. Charlie grabs their coats and they make their way to the bar while Charlie dances about, still glowing from her win.
Joey walks over to her mobile and scrolls down, stopping at Charlie's name she hesitates before pressing the call button. It rings several times and then goes to answer phone, not prepared Joey says,
"Um oh ur hey Charlie, it's Joey, I just um wanted to um tell you that, well I'm back and I was hoping that maybe we could um…God I hate leaving message. Um just call me please." Joey hangs up and curses herself for not being more prepared.
Charlie sits opposite Drew and hands her the glass of coke saying,
"Are you sure I can't tempt you to have anything stronger?" Charlie smiles cheekily as Drew thinks and then says,
"Better not." Charlie looks at her intrigued before saying,
"So you don't drink at all?" Drew smiles and then says, slightly embarrassed,
"I am a total lightweight when it comes to alcohol, a few sips and I go completely wild." She laughs a little as Charlie says, a smile plastered across her face,
"I'll have to remember that." Drew smiles and looks to the floor, blushing at Charlie's comment. Charlie smiles at Drew's reaction. It's so cute how embarrassed she gets at small things. She's so sweet and so nice. I bet she looks hot in her uniform. Drew looks back at Charlie now and says while looking at her watch,
"I suppose we had better make a move, I mean you are on early tomorrow." I can't feel this way about her. I have to cut this night short before I start to like her even more. Charlie looks at her watch and says,
"Your right, I guess I should be going home. Busy day tomorrow and all of that." Drew gets up disappointed she grabs the empty glasses and takes them to the bar before turning to Charlie and saying,
"Ready?" Charlie nods and follows her companion. God she has a great body, those jeans really do hug in the best places. Stop Charlie, don't think like that. Friends, remember. She walks a little faster and steps in line next to Drew who turns and says,
"So how are you, I mean after talking to me about…?" She stops when she sees Charlie look to the floor, a guilty look on her face. As they reach the car Drew opens the door as Charlie gets in, she says,
"You don't have to feel guilty about having a good time Charlie, that's what friends do. I'm here to help you take your mind off things." She closes the door and makes her way round to the drivers side, getting in and fastening her seatbelt she turns on the engine before saying,
"You should track her down, find out how she feels. Otherwise you might miss out on a lot while waiting." She smiles and Charlie nods while saying,
"Maybe." Drew pulls out of the car park and puts some music on saying,
"How about we liven up this ride home." She jigs in her seat while singing along to the song. Turning to Charlie she pulls faces while dancing in her seat, Charlie finally relents and begins singing along, smiling and enjoying Drew's company.
As Drew pulls the car up outside Charlie's house they sit in silence for a moment before Drew says,
"So think about what I have said Charlie, you'll never be able to move on if it's left the way it is." Charlie looks at the woman beside her thinking. She is so sweet; I can't believe I have only known her a couple of days. I feel as though we have been friends forever. She seems to understand me perfectly.
Drew smiles and waves her hand in front of Charlie's eyes saying,
"Anyone home?" Charlie snaps back into the car and says,
"Sorry. I was just thinking." Drew tilts her head curiously saying,
"Thinking what?" Charlie leans forward and captures Drew's lips, Drew jumps back, breaking the embrace and Charlie recoils feeling foolish she says,
"I'm sorry, I don't' know…" Drew smiles and leans forward; gently she runs her thumb over Charlie's cheek before kissing her gently and slowly. The kiss lasts for only a second but Charlie can feel the chemistry, she keeps her eyes closed for a moment and Drew watches her before saying,
"As nice as that was, I think that maybe we should wait before…" Charlie opens her eyes and smiles at Drew saying,
"Before we do it again?" Drew nods her head saying,
"I just can't get involved with you knowing that you're still hung up on Joey. I'm sorry." Charlie loves the fact that she feels she needs to apologise for doing the right thing and unbuckling her seatbelt she says,
"I understand. Goodnight then. I'll call you." Drew smiles and Charlie leaves the car, watching as Drew drives away.
Going into her bedroom Charlie pulls her phone from her pocket and notices the voice mail message, dialling she sits down in shock when she hears Joey's voice.