Shit. It's been a week. I didn't mean to, I swear. They had me working and working, (I feel like I'm on call!)
Enjoy THE BIG ONE. I've been waiting to do this one for a while. I had fun writing it.
Beta-ed by the wonderful, amusing, and amazing breezy-kuki
I don't own anything.
There was something relaxing about lying in the grass, soaking up the sunshine. The sound of people playing in the park floated on the light breeze. Rachel easily blocked out the noise. She had her arms folded behind her head, eyes closed, and two slowly melting Slurpees beside her. As she waited nervously, she relived yesterday in her mind; there was a small smile gracing her face.
She leaned casually against her dark purple car, twirling her keys around her finger. She checked the time on her phone once more before looking around the parking lot of the movie theater. She had been waiting for almost five minutes. Typical Fanny... Finally Rachel spotted her friend's blue car turning into the parking lot.
Rachel straightened up and fixed her shirt. It was the one that Fanny had suggested she buy the last time they went shopping together. Technically, it was a man's shirt, but Rachel really liked the collared look. She fiddled with the cuffs as Fanny parked beside her car.
Fanny appeared from her car, wearing a red v-neck and a jean skirt. Rachel admired the girl's toned legs before dragging her eyes up to meet Fanny's.
"Heh, I knew it'd look good on yeh." Fanny commented, taking a step closer to smooth out the collar. The red-head smiled up at her.
"It's really comfortable too." Rachel said feeling something strange the closer Fanny got.
As they walked towards the movie theater their hands brushed one another's. The blonde ignored the small tingle from the contact. It wasn't until their hands bumped for the third time that Fanny finally reached out with her pinky to grab Rachel's index finger.
She raised an eyebrow at her friend, trying to fight a blush.
"So why are we going ta go see Doctor Time Space: the Movie, when it's on every other night?"
Rachel scoffed, "Cause it's in 3D."
"Yeh dork." Fanny giggled. Rachel's heart skipped a beat at the sound. That same reaction had been happening for a while. She didn't know why, but every time she made her friend laugh, she felt accomplished.
Rachel pulled her finger from Fanny's loose grip as they neared the movie theatre's entrance. She quickened her pace so she could open the door for Fanny, as any friend would. The red-head ducked her head in acknowledgement and entered the building with Rachel following close behind.
There was hardly anyone there. The cashier at the counter perked up as the two entered. They weaved through the empty line and up to buy their tickets.
"Good afternoon!"
"Hey," Rachel greeted before pulling out her wallet from her pocket. "Lemme get two for Doctor Time Space,"
"Ya aren't paying fer mine." Fanny butted in, making the cashier look up in question.
The blonde turned to argue, "You got the last tickets, let me get these."
"That was part o' yer birthday present, I can pay fer my own."
The cashier looked to Rachel for an answer.
"Don't listen to her, I got it." Rachel said, pushing her money over the counter. Fanny huffed, but cracked a smile when Rachel grinned cockily back at her.
"How long have you two been dating?" The cashier asked as their tickets printed off. Both girls tensed. This wasn't the first time they had been asked that question, yet it still caught them completely off guard. All the color drained from Rachel's face, while Fanny blushed as bright as a tomato.
"We're not-" Rachel started, shaking her head no. Her heart was beating out of her chest. "We're not together."
The cashier winced, "Oh. Sorry, I didn't mean to assume."
Rachel laughed nervously and looked at the girl beside her to gauge her reaction. Fanny had an amused, but shy smile on her face as she watched her. The cashier handed them the tickets and 3D glasses and they walked away towards another employee standing at a booth.
Fanny cleared her throat, "Us, dating." She faked a laugh.
"I know," Rachel said, handing the guy their tickets so he could tear them in half. "Where do they get that idea?"
The attendant pointed to which room the movie would be playing in. They took their ticket stubs and followed his directions.
"Is it so farfetched?"
Rachel stopped just outside the door to the theater, "What are you saying?"
"Never mind." Fanny mumbled, reaching for the door. Rachel's hand beat her to it.
"No, what did you mean?" She asked softly.
Fanny shrugged and Rachel opened the door for her. "Well," She said as she entered the room, "Couldn't this be a date?"
Rachel paled. "Do you want it to be?" The door slammed behind her, leaving them in the semi-lit theater.
"I wouldn't mind…"
She swallowed back whatever emotions she was feeling and led them to a random seat at the top row of the theater The previews for other movies were playing already. Rachel was having a hard time processing the fact that her best friend would actually enjoy dating her. A few people trickled in to the mostly empty room.
The rest of the movie was spent in an awkward silence. Neither teen dared to claim the armrest between their seats, knowing the occasional brushing of skin would be expected. Instead, Rachel sat leaning away from Fanny, staring at the screen intently. During scenes that normally made her laugh, she could feel Fanny's eyes on her. Truth be told, she was too nervous to even appreciate her favorite movie on the big screen in 3D.
As they walked to their cars, Fanny finally broke their silence. "I-I didn't mean it. I'm sorry. I don't want things ta be weird between us er anything."
"Can you meet me at the park tomorrow?" Rachel asked, trying to keep her voice from shaking.
"Uh, sure?" Fanny agreed, opening her car door.
"'Kay, I'll see you then…" Rachel twirled the keys around her fingers before pressing the unlock button. She opened her car door and slid into the driver's seat. She closed her eyes after waving to Fanny as the other girl drove off.
