All I will say is that I am sorry for the lack of action so far, but I hope that enjoy the reunion of the old friends as I was ultimately pleased with the outcome, as usual let me know your thoughts. :)
'Look, here comes a Ford Mondeo, isn't he Mr. Inconspicuous, and he ain't even have to say owt, she's in the stance ready to get picked up...'
The music blared out of the blue ford fiesta that pulled into number 7 Meadow Close, mine and Sian's house, Chesney had had that car since he was 17 he was now 22 God knows how it had survived the years.
"Sian, they're here!" I bellowed from the kitchen.
"I know, Soph there's no need to shout, I could hear Ches pulling up from upstairs." Sian replied as she entered the kitchen.
I couldn't control my excitement it has been nearly 6 months since all four of us have been together.
The wine bottle in my hand just didn't seem enough for this evening. I opened the fridge and replaced the bottle of Echo Falls with Smirnoff's finest vodka.
"Sophie!" Katie squealed as she entered the kitchen.
The embrace lasted all of five seconds but I could feel Katie's excitement radiating off her.
Her hair was in tight sausage curls and she wore a tight blue dress that hugged her in all the right places.
I stepped back to take in her appearance, although she was highly appealing she had nothing on Sian.
Chesney came through the door next, I looked in to his chocolate brown eyes. I couldn't believe this boy had been my first kiss back when we were eleven, I still remembered it like it was yesterday.
His auburn hair was getting longer now and he flicked his fringe out of his eyes before greeting me and Sian.
"Ladies, you both look lovely this evening." He said earning a slap on both his shoulders from Katie and Sian.
I just chuckled, Chesney was my childhood best friend and it felt so good to be with him again.
"Come here Ches." I wrapped my arms around his chest.
Under his shirt I could feel that his body was considerably more toned than it was last time I'd seen him.
I poured out four shots and handed them out.
"Vodka?" Sian questioned, "What's the occasion?"
I shrugged bringing the shot glass up to my lips.
"Actually," Chesney interrupted, "me and Katie have an announcement to make."
Katie ducked her head and I watched the blush spread across her cheeks.
"Well." Sian said impatiently.
I watched the pair of them, they both looked equally as embarrassed as each other.
"We're... Erm... Getting married." Katie said shyly.
"You're 'erm getting married'?" Me and Sian said simultaneously.
"Well cheers to that.." I said downing the shot in one.
The vodka burnt my chest as it sunk down to my stomach. The sensation was quite surreal.
The shots were followed by more much needed vodka.
"Taxi's here, are you all ready?" Sian said as she opened the front door.
Katie and Sian went and got in the taxi leaving me and Chesney to talk.
I smiled up at him waiting for him to walk out of the door, he returned the smile but didn't move.
"Sophie are you okay?" He said. His questioning look bore into my eyes.
My words got caught up in my throat and I struggled to reassure him successfully.
"What's wrong?" He whispered taking my hand in his.
It was at this moment I realised how much love I had for my best friend. He cared so much and the worry in his eyes told me that he wasn't going to settle with me just telling him I'm fine.
I ducked my head before his stare could reduce me to tears.
His delicate fingers pressed themselves under my chin and lifted my head up.
"Ches..." I started but I couldn't continue.
I looked down at his chapped lips and back up at his eyes.
"It's that it?" He said. "Are you upset about me and Katie?"
I wanted so much to scream no and tell him he'd got the wrong end of the stick but I couldn't find the words and right then I wanted nothing more than to be wanted.
A few beats of silence went before I shut my eyes. I held them tight shut.
And then it happened I felt Chesney's hot breath on my lips, but I did not hesitate.
His lips captured mine forcefully.
His tongue brushed against mine almost instantly.
It was fast and lustful not like Sian had been, but still nice.
The taxi horn was what brought me back to reality.
"Shit Ches." I said.
I pushed passed him out of the door.
"Soph." He shouted after me but I was already in the taxi.
Why did I let that happen?
"Shall I get the first round in?" Katie asked as the taxi pulled up outside of the bar.
"I'll help you babe." Chesney offered following Katie into the club.
Hearing Chesney call Katie babe made my head spin a little bit, one quick deep breath would soon resolve that.
Now to my plan into action. Operation make Sian fall in love with me can begin!
"What are you smiling about?" Sian grinned at me.
"It's good this, isn't it? The gang back together." I said smiling as we both clambered out of the taxi.
"Soph I'm just glad that we're friends again." She said smiling at me.
Her smile was so filled with love that my heart rate increased considerably.
Before I was fully aware of what I was doing I had stopped in my tracks outside of the club just looking at Sian. I wrapped my arms around her shoulders.
"Come 'ere you big softie!" I said whilst tracing circles over her back.
To my surprise I heard Sian's breath hitch in her throat as my skin came into contact with hers; the smile on my face grew bigger.
I kissed the side of Sian's neck, letting my lips linger on her skin for a little longer than maybe they should have before pulling out of the embrace.
Sian's eyes were still shut for a few moments, I remained silent, waiting for her reaction.
"Shall we go and get messy?" Sian said keeping her eyes tight shut.
"Yes we shall." I said giving Sian a swift wink and grabbing her hand.
We walked into the club hand in hand, it just felt right.
