2041 words, inspired by where she put 'It'd be interesting to see what happens if they go home with eachother for the holidays'. This is my take on Andrea meeting Taylors family. Bare in mind I have no Beta reader so there will be mistakes almost certainly but I did my best and it IS quarter past twelve here so I'm no quite so alert nor is my brain function quite as well. I hope you enjoy it anyway so read on!
Meet the Parents- Taylor's
The idea of going to visit Taylor's family over the holidays had been… spontaneous. Andrea wouldn't have minded staying at St Trinians over the Easter break but with their new found relationship Taylor had packed Andrea's bag for her and quite literally carried the Head Emo out the building and to the taxi outside. Within ten minutes Andrea had gone from being lounged on her bed to being stuffed into a taxi with no word or explanation from her kidnapper who gave a thumbs up to the driver and lounged back into the seat looking smug.
Andrea wasn't daft, she was quick to hatch on to what was going on and even quicker to protest because for goodness sake Taylor had said so herself numerous times that she looked like 'the corpse bride' and would probably mentally scar any young children within the vicinity. A look had crossed the face of the Chav as she frowned before she'd smiled and said, 'yea' but ya' my corpse bride an' if ma' sisters or brotha' gets scared then we'll 'ave to be quick ta' reassure them ya' ain't ain't gonna bury 'em alive or nuffin.'
She'd given another reassuring smile and took Andrea's hand in her own, stroking her thumb over her knuckles and had chattered on about her family, if only to distract the Emo beside her from what was coming and it had worked… until they'd stopped in front of a semi detached house, Taylors family having moved to somewhere more spacious after the arrival of her mothers new and far better boyfriend. The fear struck Andrea leaving her frozen to the spot and it took all of Taylors not too considerable coaxing skills to get her out the taxi and after getting their things and paying the guy they were left in front of the building, Andrea staring at it in terror as if she were in 'Monster House' and it were about to swallow her whole and chew her up.
The Emo was stock still, her grip on Taylors hand vice like and rather painful and she would've whined and grumbled if not for the condition her girlfriend of four months was in and so instead she'd turned Andrea's head away from the house, held her head in her hands and made her look the Chav in the eye. Taylor would never believe that Andrea could be so afraid of anything, even heights didn't do this to her, not even close. She was like a deer caught in headlights. So Taylor does the only thing she could think to do and kissed her gently, soothingly and when she pulled back she'd smiled again and got a shaky one in return before she took a hand in her own and led the way inside.
The reactions weren't quite as bad as perhaps would to be expected, Francesca and Emily had gawked before asking Andrea how long it took her to do her hair and make up in the morning to which Taylor had replied, 'forever! Hours on end!' Earning a punch to her shoulder followed by a smirk and folded arms as she'd grimaced in pain and rubbed the injured area because it would undoubtedly bruise and that bloody hurt! The latest additions, Samantha and Jackie, twins aged four from Ian's last marriage, kept out the way, peering through the doorway, whispering to one another before Taylor spotted them and advanced upon them with big smiles.
Benjamin, being fourteen going on fifteen and quite protective of his sister openly scrutinised the Emo from his seat on the staircase opposite the doorway, elbows on his knees, hands linked with piercing brown eyes. Andrea had been slightly disconcerted by the stern, almost glare before she had hatched on and returned the 'almost glare' with a cool unblinking look that suggested she didn't give a toss what he thought of her. Taylor, being rather occupied with keeping her sisters away from the luggage didn't notice but did see the smile form on her brothers face as he'd stood and greeted Andrea in a friendly enough way. Deciding she was alright after the stare off.
Taylor's mother had wandered down the stairs and Andrea couldn't help gulp because Taylor is the spitting image of her mother, the only real difference being her mother has shorter hair, tied back loosely. The Chav doesn't miss the terror crossing her girlfriends face and takes her hand swiftly, giving another smile because Rose already knew about Andrea… to an extent anyway. She pauses on sight of her daughter and smiles warmly before her gaze falls upon Andrea who can't help feel that them eyes, so similar to those of Taylor, are looking directly into her soul.
Only for a second before Rose had continued her descent and hugged Taylor warmly and despite protests kissed her cheek before much to Andrea's confusion doing the same with her. Her face must have gave it all away because Rose laughed and waved her off, 'you think I mind what you look like? My girl, if my daughter is happy with you then I shall be happy for you both', she'd declared and Andrea had given a nervous smile as Taylor gave her a, 'I told ya' so' smirk that mad her want to both punch her and kiss her at the same time.
Andrea had told Taylor about her parents, their lifestyle, so the Chav was aware of how different it all was for her and didn't miss the genuine interest in her eyes in how their family worked. Andrea had no brothers or sisters and so watched Taylor act slightly less than tough whilst braiding Sam's hair for her, her cheeks beet red because no one has ever seen her be so… nice but the Emo merely smiled at her when Taylor had dared glance up. Of course Andrea was pulled into the 'fun' and Jackie, with a puppy dog pout and wide eyes, had easily convinced Andrea to do her hair for her and so the Head Emo sat herself beside Taylor on the rug and with a kind of gentleness not often associated with her she wove long blonde locks into perfect braids.
It was an amazing sight, Taylor soon decided, to see her sat so peacefully with a small and genuine smile, listening to Jackie natter on about a boy at school who was SOO annoying. From what Andrea had told her, her family had always been reserved from one another, barely a family, they'd never gone anywhere or done anything, she'd been raised by a babysitter until she was old enough to be shipped off to a boarding school somewhere. She didn't know a real family, not really. It's a thought that really angers Taylor, not in the kind of way that makes her want to punch someone but in the kind of way that makes a part of her want to cry and Chav's don't cry, not in front of people and she was forced to blurt out an excuse and nearly run out the room to the bathroom, locking the door firmly behind her before slumping against it onto the wood floor.
She had brought Andrea to a perfectly happy, if slightly poor, household and had basically shown her what she'd been missing out on. Brilliant, she thought, Andrea must've felt dreadful. Soft knocking on the door prompted her into opening her eyes and wiping all traces of tears from her cheeks. A gentle and familiar voice coming through the door just made it all worse but Taylor listened anyway because Andrea appreciates a listener. 'I know what's got you upset… ' she said quietly, '… and I'm glad that you brought me here…' Taylor remains silent, Andrea isn't finished.
'Yeah, it's showing me what I ought to have had but I didn't and I know that if I hadn't have parents like I did I wouldn't be who I am now… so I can't be too upset about that can I?... You've got a great family Taylor… it hurts a little but I'm glad that I'm here, that I got a chance to meet the people who made you who you are… So get the hell out here now Chav!' Andrea said, the last bit more firmly and Taylor smiled slightly before standing and opening the door.
Andrea wiped away any leftover traces of Taylors tears then gazed at her seriously, checking for any doubt in the eyes before lips crashed into her own. Ben recoiled at the sight, almost sent down the stairs in shock and the two youngest little sisters, crouched down, their heads over the top steps could only stare before they shared a glance and a shrug because when you're four any form of romance makes no sense and the thirteen and twelve year old girls merely wrinkled their noses and pulled Sam and Jackie away from the sight of an increasingly intense make out session because they really didn't want to have to explain just why their sisters tongue was down their new friends throat.
'Taylor. Have you forgotten where we are?' Andrea reminded the Chav after a long while, her lips freed for a moment and her words prompted a scowl and a discussion on the proper etiquette when meeting the family of ones girlfriend… snogging isn't a part of that… much to Taylor and admittedly Andreas disappointment. So the occupants of the house are spared from further spectacles… that is until Ian get's home, Taylor can't help mess with him a little when he asked who Andrea was and Taylor caught said girl in a swift kiss, the only comment he made was an 'oh' of realisation before he went to hang up his jumpsuit and help Rose with dinner. His greeting to the woman was a warm smile, kiss to the cheek and a whispered 'And you didn't mention them because…?' He didn't get a get reply though, simply a mischievous smile that shows she wanted to mess with him as much as Taylor did.
Dinner was a comfortable, if chaotic affair with bowls being passed around, drinks poured, the family chatting away, laugh and joking, kind of like a piece of St Trinians during which Rose makes the rather of handed comment that she still wants grandchildren prompting Taylor to choke on her drink and Andrea to consider dying rather than face such embarrassment. Afterwards the Emo and Chav take the bags up to the latter room. The semi detached was already filled to the brim and so they would have to share on the promise nothing would be going on behind that door prompting one blush and one innocent smile. What had gone on behind closed doors at St Trinians is probably exactly what Rose is talking about, something she is rather aware of but doesn't need four year old eyes exposing to.
So they changed into pyjamas and after Andrea had a go at mocking Taylors choice in a wall colour and getting a 'shut up Morti'' for her efforts, she was pulled down beside the Chav under the bearably blue coloured covers. An arm wrapped around her pulls her closer into Taylor's front and she smiled at the action before the pair had fell asleep.
It was largely how the Easter holiday went, doing nothing in particular with a couple of Easter egg hunts thrown in, the time spent simply relaxing, mocking each other with no malice and more relaxing. At the end of it all, they said their goodbyes with Andrea forced to pinkie promise and cross her heart that she'll come back for another visit sometime and they climbed in the taxi, fingers intertwined and they went back to St Trinians, it being probably the best holiday either have ever had. They think about each other and they think about their families and Taylor reckons she doesn't mind sharing her own with Andrea whom wouldn't mind seeing them all again. Besides, she DID pinkie promise and that's how they end up heading over again for a long weekend and a few more besides.
Taylor kind of seems like the sort of person to have a big family. I dunno, I think she's a softy at heart... very secretly. So review! I'm tired now and going to get some sleep but do let me know what you think, I tried to keep it in the past tense but for some reason I can never seem to crack it. Oh well. Hoped you liked it anyway... did I mention you ought to review? I am just THAT tired...
