Life is Strange: Love Will Find A Way

Chapter 10 of my Life is Strange story, enjoy.

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Chapter 10

Rachel couldn't help but smirk as she leaned against the wall, outside Chloe's room. She checked her watch.

"C'mon Chloe, we're gonna be late." She called out teasingly.

She could hear Chloe moving around in the room, in a rush. "Alright, alright already, just...give me a minute."

"I've given you twelve, since when do you take so long to get ready, even for a date?"

"When it's a double date?" Chloe shot back. "You think I wanna show us both up when there are two others. You know it's tough for me showing affection in public, so why agree to this?"

Rachel just grinned. "It's just Sam and Steph, they won't think badly of you, alright, now get your butt out here."

Chloe grumbled some more but soon opened the door and stepped out. Rachel grinned as she took in Chloe's outfit for the date. She had chosen a pair of fashionably ripped jeans with a plain black T-shirt and shoes and a grey beanie.

"So?"

Rachel stepped closer, taking Chloe's hands in her own. "You look awesome."

Chloe looked down at Rachel's outfit and grinned. "Not as much as you."

Rachel just rolled her eyes at that. She was wearing a white T-shirt under a black and red plaid shirt, similar to her favourite flannel shirt, black jeans and black stylish shoes.

"Let's get going; we'll meet them there."

Chloe nodded and together they headed out to her truck, driving off, ready to meet with their friends for the upcoming double date.

Meanwhile, something similar was occurring in Sam's dorm room. Steph grinned as she sat casually on Sam's bed, clad in a dark blue T-shirt, light blue jeans and black shoes.

"I'm surprised you didn't wear your beanie, given your constant reassurances to me this was a casual event." Sam was saying as she looked through her clothes.

Steph laughed. "I thought about it, but you know Chloe will likely wear hers. I don't want people to get the wrong idea."

Sam laughed softly at that and finally found what she was looking for.

"Okay, um, I..." She stammered.

Steph just smiled and nodded in understanding before getting up and heading outside the room. As she stood waiting her phone buzzed and she noted the text from Rachel.

"Finally got Chloe ready, we've just left, see you guys there."

Steph smiled at this and texted back.

"We'll be leaving soon too, see you soon."

Just as she put her phone away, Sam stepped out of the room, clad in a pink T-shirt with simple black leggings and plain sandals.

"So, um, how do I look?"

Steph grinned. "Perfect, c'mon, Rachel texted me, they're on their way, we don't wanna be late."

Sam smiled and took Steph's offered hand and together they left the dorm and heading to the parking lot, getting in Steph's car before driving off.

Arriving at the restaurant, Sam and Steph both smiled, holding hands as they made their way inside. They gave their names to the host and he led them to the table where Chloe and Rachel were seated, chatting away.

"Hey you guys." Rachel greeted them as she saw them.

Chloe grinned and waved. "Yo."

Sam smiled, nervously tucking a strand of hair behind her ear. Steph squeezed her hand gently and replied.

"Great to see you guys, so, have you ordered yet?" As she said this she and Sam sat down.

Chloe shook her head. "Not yet, but now you guys are here, let's do so."

They all nodded and soon gave their orders. Once they did so they all settled back, waiting for their food. As they waited, Steph thought for a moment.

"So, what's been happening with you guys?"

Chloe shrugged. "Nothing much, we've been...well, we're certainly closer now."

Rachel laughed. "Yeah, the whole, PDA thing."

Steph grinned as Chloe blushed lightly but still smiled.

Sam managed a smile of her own as she replied. "Well, you guys seem to be handling it well."

"Sometimes we do wish to go further but, it's still a little awkward." Chloe admitted.

Rachel nodded and Steph shrugged. "Well, sometimes you gotta just take the plunge...other times find little ways to push yourself closer to that moment."

They said nothing more about this as the food arrived and they began eating.

Deciding to change the subject, Chloe decided to ask.

"So, how about you two, how have you been doing?"

Sam was surprisingly the one who answered. "Great, it's, it's been amazing. We just...I don't know how to explain it.

"It's quite frankly been the most amazing time of my life." Steph admitted with a grin. "I'm just, glad we finally found each other."

"That's great, I'm really happy for you guys." Rachel remarked with a bright smile.

Chloe nodded, also smiling. "Me too, if anyone deserves happiness, it's you two."

They all laughed lightly and continued their meal, occasionally chatting some more. Rachel was just glad nobody asked her or Chloe about their current troubles. Despite Chloe trying to hide it, likely to try and protect her, Rachel knew about what happened that day at the Two Whales.

'Eliot, I don't know what you're scheming, but this has to stop. You have to see that, you can't keep denying the truth. Trying to force your own view of Chloe on her, infantalizing her true nature and denying the complex person she is.' Rachel mused. 'I think, after all that's happened, you and I will need to have a little talk.'

Rachel kept those thoughts to herself however, tucked in the back of her mind, instead she focused on the date, determined to enjoy herself as the night continued.

End of chapter, hope you enjoyed it, read and review please.