AN - I have decided that i will update every other day so next update will be monday :)

Joey's POV

I woke up to the sounds of the birds tweeting their daily song, I looked down to see Lauren's head resting on my chest, her chest was rising and falling graciously while her rhythmic heartbeat could be felt on my chest, I found it soothing. My arm was protectively draped around her. She looked so peaceful while she was sleeping, all the troubles she would worry about seemed to disappear and her face seemed to be one of an angel. I could tell she was having a good dream as her lips were slightly curved upstairs I must have pleased her last night. I gently moved Lauren so she was on her own pillow. This girl correction, my girl, is such a heavy sleeping she could sleep through anything. I carefully got out of bed and walked through the clothes which were carelessly chucked anywhere and everywhere yesterday. I opened my wardrobe and slid on a pair of jogging bottoms and an old t-shirt. I tiptoed out of the room in order not to wake Lauren up.

As I was standing on the landing I allowed myself to look at her room just for a few seconds, the door was half opened which meant I could see the fuchsia pink wall we spent days painting, I could also see the picture of us, I hadn't changed much, had she? Before I knew it I was stood outside her room, her uplifting scent filling my nostrils. I couldn't allow this to happen. I quickly shut the door before I made a mistake I would regret. And with that I walked downstairs into the kitchen to be greeted with a dirty look from my mum.

"When is this going to change Joey?" My mum harshly asked.

"When what is mum?" I asked back, I knew where this conversion was going.

"Bringing back girl after girl for one night only." She started as I flicked the kettle on. "You need to have some respect for them, how would you like it if-" My mum stopped herself blurting out her name as my body tensed, I was now leaning against the counter on the opposite side from my mum, directly in front of the doorway. "Alice like that, you wouldn't stand for it would you? So why do you keep treating numerous girls like that and then you make them leave before breakfast so I can't meet her, I haven't met any of your girlfriends Joe and it's about time you cleared up your act." My mum finished. Just as I was about to outsmart my mum I heard footsteps coming down the stairs. My mum looked at me with a confused expression as I smirked before smiling as I saw Lauren making her way over to me, due to where my mum was sitting Lauren couldn't see her yet.

"Morning babe." I greeted her as she walked into my open arms. She rested her head on my chest again whilst my hands were around her waist.

"How long have you been awake?" She asked with a croaky voice.

"Not long, why don't you go back to bed? You sound tired." I questioned.

"Nah, its fine I'm going to go back home in a while anyway." She replied. She had no makeup on yet still managed to look beautiful, even with her hair scruffily tied up. Whilst stuck in her beauty I forgot my mum was in the kitchen as I tucked a lose strand of hair behind her ear to get a better view of her face and I lowered my face so our lips touched one another's softly, we were planning to continue until we heard a cough.

Lauren sprang apart in fright and shock whilst I looked awkwardly at my mum. Her cheeks turned a crimson red. My favourite sight.

"Lauren this is my mum, mum this is my girlfriend Lauren." I introduced them both.

Lauren extended her hand "it's nice to meet you Ms…" She paused as she didn't know what to call my mum.

"Call me Lynne darling." My mum shook her hand and gave her a warm smile. "Are you staying for long?"

"I was going to have something to eat; I never ate much last night." We smirked at each other remembering the substituted activity.

"Help yourself." My mum smiled warmly. Lauren was snooping through the cup boards, I loved that she made herself feel at home in my home. She was stood next to me when I saw her hobble over; I caught her by her waist before she fell to the floor.

"I'm okay." She said as carried on although her actions were slow which showed she was tired.

"Here babe sit down and I'll make you something." I offered.

"Well that I can't refuse." She said sarcastically. "But if you insist, I want bacon, eggs, beans and toast and some orange juice… Please." She pouted. I heard my mum chuckle.

"Fine." I said before brushing past her to the fridge and kissing her cheek.

Lauren sat on the chair by the small wooden table as my mum started to make some conversation.

"You never told me you had a girl friend Joey?" My mum asked as I began frying bacon for Lauren.

"You never asked." I said.

"So how long have you been dating?" Mum targeted her question at Lauren to make her feel involved.

"Like a week and a half." She smiled. "But it feels like we have known each other for a lot longer." My mum smiled as she looked into Lauren's eyes.

"Lucky me." I said sarcastically.

"Oi!" Lauren said while she grabbed a tea towel and threw it at me, she had good aim.

I dished up her plate and said "you ready for the best meal of your life?" I joked.

"Yeah but I aint getting it today am I." She said. Another good thing about Lauren is that she kept me waiting for her to answer and was unpredictable.

"I'm going to make you eat your words." I served her a plate full of food.

"What about yours?" Lauren asked.

"Joey only has black coffee in the morning, I tell him time and time again he must have a healthy breakfast but he just don't listen." My mum intervened.

"Oh." Lauren said as she pushed her food away.

"What you doing?" I asked.

"If you're not eating then I'm not." I heard mum laugh as she saw how stubborn we both were. I grabbed a fork and sat on the chair opposite Lauren. The plate was in the middle of us and we both began to eat from the same plate. Mum was smiling at us the whole way through as the three of us started talking.

Once Lauren and I were finished she went upstairs to get changed. I noticed mum was giving me a funny look.

"What?" I asked.

"I'm happy for you Joey; I have never seen you so caring let alone to a girl. I can tell she is special to you; you can't take your eyes off her when she is in the room and now when she isn't in the room I bet you're thinking of her. You're different around her which is a good thing." My mum smiled. "Right I'm off to work, tell Lauren it was lovely to finally meet one of your girlfriends." My mum gave me a kiss on the cheek and left whilst I made my way to watch TV in the living room.

Lauren's POV

As I was making my way to Joey's room I noticed the door to the pink bedroom was closed. His sister was probably sleeping. I was extra cautious while scavenging through the scattered clothes to find mine as I didn't want to wake her up. Once I was changed I couldn't help but smile as I looked in the mirror. I wasn't smiling at my reflection. I was smiling at my surroundings. Joey's room. I never thought I would ever be this happy in a relationship. Its drama free and I love it. Even though it had only been a week, Joey had a big importance in my life.

I walked downstairs and put my jacket on before saying goodbye to Joey.

"I'm going now, going to go and see Whitney, my best mate, she told me she got back early and we need a catch up." I said. I leant down and kissed Joey passionately on the lips.

"I'm going to be round in Walford anyway so I will see you later." He smiled. I raised my eyebrows in confusion. "My sister is practically forcing me to come." He said.

"Text me when you're there, I can introduce you to my messed up family." I said before leaving.

Later on in the afternoon, I made my way to café to meet Whitney for a gossip. I saw her sitting at a booth of 4.

"Heyy!" I squealed as I ran to her and gave her a hug.

"Thought I wouldn't be missed, not with your fella keeping you busy." She winked as I blushed at her comment.

I sat down next to Whitney when I felt my phone vibrate.

Just got to Walford, see you soon babes

J x

Can't Wait ;)

L x

Seeing the smile that appeared on my face Whitney nudged me with her elbow.

"Did you take that picture then?"She asked.

"Oh yeah, one minute." I said. As I was scrolling through my photos for a nice one of Joey and I Lucy came and sat at our table and said hello. I found the picture I took on our first date and slyly passed my phone to Witney, I didn't want Lucy to know, not yet. It's not that I'm embarrassed; I'm just scared it's too good to be true.

At that moment Alice came skipping towards us, "guys, I want you to meet my brother." She said enthusiastically.

"Al, slow down yeah." No. Not that voice. I was praying that the face I was about to see wasn't his.

He walked through the door and my face fell.

AN - Welll what do you think? Please review x