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Connie unlocked her front door, taking off her heels as soon as she was inside. 'As much as I love my Louboutins it can be painful wearing them for a whole shift and during the evening as well' Connie sighed, carefully putting them to one side. 'I could give you a foot massage later if you want' Rita offered, she had always wondered how Connie managed to stay on her feet for so many hours in those things. The brunette smiled taking Rita's hands 'that sounds lovely.'

Rita made her way to the kitchen to make them both a cup of tea, Connie headed to the bathroom for a quick shower.

The blonde took the picture out of her handbag and put it on the fridge with a little flower shaped magnet. She stood there admiring it with the piping hot mug in her hand. A clean Connie came up behind her, slipping her arms around the blonde's waist, kissing her neck. 'I love this picture, they don't know you've seen it...' Rita smiled, sipping from the mug. 'Are you going to tell me who this mysterious artist is?' Connie asked her, resting her head on Rita's shoulder. 'I don't think that would be a good idea, I'm sworn to secrecy...plus no doubt you would make their life difficult...wouldn't you?' Rita pointed out, she didn't want Connie giving Lofty a hard time, she knew he was nervous around her anyway; she just couldn't do that to him. Connie lifted her head 'well...maybe...I would like to get their autograph, maybe they'll draw another one.'

Rita turned around in Connie's arms so they were face to face, putting her arms around the brunette's shoulders 'if you think about it all you need to do to get another picture is continue being the ice queen...I'm sure word will get around and the mysterious artist will draw another.'

'I'll bare that in mind. What do you feel like doing tonight? We could watch some TV' Connie asked, she could tell Rita was tired.

'I'm too sleepy for TV, shall we just go to bed?' Rita proposed.

'Okay, I do have another present for you so be quick in the shower' Connie hinted with a sly smile.

Rita's eyes lit up 'another present!'

'Yes, so go and have a shower' Connie kissed the blonde lightly then playfully pushed her out of the kitchen.

Connie sipped her tea, waiting for the blonde to finish. She was lying on the bed when Rita entered the bedroom, her damp hair in disarray. Connie thought she looked so adorable, 'get over now, Nurse Freeman' she ordered her with a cheeky grin.

Rita smiled jumping on the bed 'soooo, you mentioned another present...'

Connie grinned 'yes I did didn't I...okay close your eyes and hold out your hands...' Rita rose an eyebrow pausing for a second before obeying. She could hear Connie leaning over the side of the bed 'no peaking, you...' 'Hey! I wasn't' Rita replied her eyes still tightly shut.

The blonde could suddenly feel something soft in her hands. 'Okay you can open them now' Connie smiled.

Rita's heart melted when she saw what was placed in her hands. It was the cutest panda plush she had ever seen. 'Awww! It's so cute!' Rita exclaimed throwing her arms around Connie causing both of them to fall backwards on to the pillows. 'Thank you! Thank you! Thank you...' Rita kept repeating as she kissed all over Connie's face.

The brunette was struggling to move, she was beaming at Rita's reaction. When Rita eventually sat back up hugging her new cuddly toy Connie was able to respond 'you are welcome, I clearly made the right choice.'

'Yes! You definitely did!' Rita stared lovingly at her present 'I'm going to name her Cuddles' Rita beamed. Connie rolled her eyes smiling 'you are so adorable Rita Freeman!'

'Thank you so much for both of my presents…I've put the necklace in the box right here, so I can put it on as soon as I wake up tomorrow' Rita gestured to her nightstand. Connie couldn't take it anymore; she leant over and placed a delicate kiss on Rita's lips. 'Let's get some sleep; I have an early start tomorrow' Connie admitted.

Rita snuggled under the duvet hugging her panda. Connie cuddled them both. Her arms fit perfectly under Rita's neck and over her waist as she held her tightly. She could hear her breathing; smell the strawberry scent in her hair, feel her heart beating and the warmth radiating from her body. There was nowhere else she'd rather be in that moment, she didn't want to sleep. Connie just wanted to hold her. She never wanted to let her go…ever!

Minutes flew by; Rita's breathing was consistently steady. Connie was sure the blonde was asleep; she kissed the top of her head and whispered 'do you want to move in with me?'

Much to her surprise Rita started to move. 'Did she hear what I said? What is she going to say? What if she doesn't want to? I thought she was asleep! Oh no what have I done!' Connie thought worriedly as Rita turned round in her arms so she was facing the brunette.

'Really…?' Rita asked softly, her eyes blinking more than normal trying to wake up, she had almost fallen asleep when the words had been whispered.

'…if you want to…' Connie murmured shyly, her voice tinged with uncertainty.

'Of course I want to! Look who's being adorable now! Come here you' Rita hugging the now beaming brunette.

Rita couldn't see the relief and pure joy on Connie's face. Connie had only said it because she thought Rita was asleep and wanted to practise saying the words to her, she hadn't meant for this to happen tonight but she was so happy that it did, with the best possible outcome.

Rita pulled out of the hug so she could face Connie 'you know what would be amazing…?' she hinted, deliberately adding suspense. The brunette raised an eyebrow, waiting patiently. 'If we sold my house and went on a nice holiday! Obviously we wouldn't spend it all on the holiday but imagine going abroad where we didn't have to hide our relationship we could just walk around holding hands…' Rita exclaimed excitedly as she started staring into space daydreaming about her ideal holiday with her girlfriend.

Connie broke her trance by placing her hand on the blonde's cheek 'that sounds perfect' she whispered bringing her in, their lips meeting in the most gentle way. Rita brushing her bottom lip against Connie's top lip; every movement was savoured before the next lingering touch. In this moment both of them wanted to say those three words but they couldn't. So they just held each other, hoping that the words didn't need saying.

Rita felt safe as she fell asleep in Connie's arms. Connie was still recovering; she couldn't believe how well the day had gone. The restaurant, the necklace, the panda and now this... Rita wanted to be with her. She actually wanted to be with the ice queen. Connie kissed the blonde's cheek before snuggling up to her and gradually falling asleep.