Having Derek's family around made it easier not to be alone with him, which was something Penelope was struggling with since the night of the great revelation. She found herself overly self conscious, and trying to be seemingly normal was harder than she anticipated.
"Hey Pen, I want to apologise."
"For what Des?" Pen asked as Des sat beside her on the couch as Derek helped his Mother with dinner. Sarah and her family had left the day after Derek's birthday while Fran and Des were staying till the weekend.
"For maybe opening Pandora's box. I didn't mean to freak you out. I thought you knew."
"It's okay, I guess you only said what apparently everyone has been thinking. I have to be honest I am struggling with it, but we'll be okay."
"Talk to him. Don't run because you're scared. As scary as the prospect may be, you both love each other and at the end, isn't that what matters?"
"Candy." Penelope said softly.
"Details…" Des said with a wave of her hand. Pen chuckled.
"You don't know if it's what he wants yet Des."
"But I do, the question is. What do you want Pen?"
Don't kill me!!! I'm working on the next chapter! =)