Chapter 10
Jen left college at 5 panicking she would be late for Tilly, she didn't want her love to think she had changed her mind. As she rushed through the front door her phone beeped loudly making her jump, she ignored it for a moment as she flurried upstairs before bumping into Sinead. "Oh hey Jen, mum wondered if you were in for tea tonight" the girl asked.
"I have plans with a friend tonight hun, its been planned for weeks sorry" Jen knew this was convincing although recently she had been missing to see 'friends' a lot.
"You got a secret girlfriend we don't know about Jen?" Sinead teased nudging Jens ribs laughing. Jen looked shocked at the girl, "Err no I don't why?" the teacher felt her face flush.
"I'm only teasing Jen don't look so scared, otherwise people will think you are hiding something" Sinead headed back downstairs leaving Jen stood outside her room, putting a hand to her face she felt the heat radiating from them and shook her head. She remembered her phone had beeped and pulled it out her pocket as she entered her room, her message was from Tilly. "Hey gorgeous, just letting you know the table is booked for us. I'm so excited to be with you tonight. I'll see you in a couple of hours babe. Love you lots, Tils xxx"
Jen laid on her bed for a moment just reading the text over, the butterflies in her stomach as she thought about the moonlight walk along the river after dinner. She closed her eyes and pictured the redheads face, the moons glow accenting her gorgeous features, get ready Jen otherwise it wont happen she told herself walking to her wardrobe.
Across the village Tilly was getting ready with her mums help, she was so grateful her mum agreed to keep her secret and she now had someone to talk about her new relationship with.
"So where you going Tils?" her mum asked assisting with her hair. "I'm taking Jen out for dinner, she's coming to pick me up and we're heading into town. You don't mind do you mum?" she turned to look at her mum smiling at her. "She's special to you isn't she sweetie, I can tell by the way your face lights up when you talk about her."
"She is mum, I feel like she's my world" Tillys mum leant over and hugged her daughter stroking her hair. "Well let's get you looking gorgeous for Jen then." Her mum grinned and they continued to get Tilly ready for her date. Tillys phone buzzed across the desk in front of her "Here hun its Jen" her mum said passing over the phone. Tilly loved how comfortable her mum had fell into conversations about Jen, she opened her message already smiling
"Hey my sexy girlfriend. I'm so excited for tonight too, it feels forever since we've been alone properly. I'll see you real soon. Love you more, Jen xxx"
Tilly just replied with "3 xxxx" and smiled to herself like a child at Christmas and finished getting herself presentable for when the brunette arrived to pick her up.
Tilly paced around the living room looking at the clock, it was 6.20 and Jen would be here any minute to pick her up for their date. Tilly laughed to herself, I'm taking my girlfriend out but she's coming here to pick me up. She jumped as she heard a quiet knock at the door she's here, Tilly's insides began to flip. She saw her mum go to answer the door and she knew Jen may freak out a little, but to her surprise she heard Jen greet her mum warmly and they both entered back into the living room. Tilly was glad her dad wasn't it right now as she would be asking so many awkward questions, but her mum stayed in character 'not knowing'.
"Hey you, are you ready to go?" Jen asked gazing at the girl across the room smiling widely at her, trying not to stare at her for too long. Tilly slowly began to move, admiring Jens body with her eyes as she walked, "I sure am" Tilly replied quietly giving her mum a quick hug as she walked past. "She's gorgeous" Tilly's mum whispered as she hugged her. Tilly smiled at her mum as she walked closer to Jen. "I'll probably be back late so I'll see you in the morning mum" the girl said as she headed out the door. "Have a good night girls" her mum shouted out the door as she watched them enter Jens jeep. They both waved back at her mum watching for her to return inside.
In the confines of the jeep they both relaxed, "You look amazing sweetie" Jen said leaning over to kiss Tilly now her mum had gone back in. Tilly had missed the feel of Jens lips, although they had a small encounter this afternoon, and she pressed her lips against the teachers ruby ones pursed nearby. "I've missed you Jen" Tilly whispered as they broke apart running her hand over Jens knee. Jen stopped Tillys hand from moving too far as she wanted to get through the meal in one piece, "Save it for later babe" Jen winked at her telling her she wasn't mad. She softly stroked Tillys face before setting off out of the village and into town them both chatting quietly to each other Tilly trying not to distract Jen as her body was so desperately telling her to do so. The radio was playing Whitney Housten's 'I will always love you' causing them both to smile thinking about the other, even though they weren't touching Jen could feel herself heating up so she rolled down the window for air.
"Feeling hot babe? I know I am just sitting next to you" Tilly had given into her teasing desires, she felt like should would burst if she didn't.
"Tilly I always feel hot around you, my body seems to go into overdrive whenever you're near" Jen teased back not daring to look at the redhead in the seat next to her.
They both let out a laugh as they arrived into town, the streets fairly empty except for the few couples also heading out for dinner. Jen parked the car up behind the restaurant and they both exited the vehicle, Jen moved around the vehicle needing to embrace her girlfriend. She wrapped her arms around her pushing her slightly against the car leaning over to press their lips together, Tilly's arms came up and wrapped around Jens neck pulling her girl closer to her. Their lips moved gently together both of them trying to hold back on passion for now, Jen lifted her head back up "Thank you for tonight..." she continued looking at Tillys confused face, "Just in case I forget to tell you later tonight meant the world to me, thank you" with this she pressed another small kiss to the girls plump lips before they walked hand in hand towards the entrance of the restaurant.
"Table for Tilly Evans please" the redhead asked as they stood at the front. "If you would follow me please" the waiter said politely. The pair followed him over to their table being told someone would be with them soon to take their orders. They sat opposite each smiling to themselves before looking into each others eyes, "This is my favourite place to eat, so I wanted to share it with you" Tilly said reaching for the teachers hand lacing her fingers through Jens. "I'm so pleased you brought me here Tilly, the building is amazing" she said looking around at the ornate paintings and statues placed around the building. "I thought you'd like it, although the beauty of these paintings are nothing compared to you" Tilly added glancing up through her eyelashes smiling sweetly to Jen. "Tilly you are one of the most romantic people I know" Jen said her hand stroking over Tillys gently "Its one of the reasons I love you so much" She picked up the girls hand and kissed her palm leaning her lipstick mark on it, they were interrupted by the waiter coming over to take their orders.
The waiter left with orders and leaving the girls in their own company talking about the art dotted around the place. Jen felt Tilly's toes begin to stroke her ankle under the table, looking over at the girl it seemed she either hadn't realised she was doing it or is teasing her lightly. Jen let her carry on feeling the arousal begin in her stomach, fighting back the urge to drag the girl into the toilet and have her way with her.
Their food arrived quite quickly allowing Jen to breathe for a while as they concentrated on their food, this girl would be the death of her she made her heart beat so fast and her insides twist with passion. "This food is amazing!" Jen said surprised as she forked the food into her mouth, this provoked a lustful stare from Tilly as she watched Jens lips close around the fork, she gulped down the breathe caught in her throat. "You ok babe?" Jen asked smirking, knowing she was finally getting to the girl sat opposite. "Yeh fine, just feeling a little flushed. It's rather warm in here don't you think?" Tilly giggled, Jen loved to hear her laugh.
As their plates were cleared another waiter brought their dessert over, Tilly had ordered a sharing portion so they could feed it to each other. "Tilly do you have naughty intentions with this dessert?" Jen asked daringly. She watched as the girl blushed pink causing a laugh from Jen, "I'm joking babe, no need to blush" Tilly batted Jens hand over the table playfully, "You're so funny Jen, my cheeks are roasting now I can feel it" she said pressing her hand to her face. Jen apologetically offered a spoon of dessert over the table to Tilly who gratefully opened her mouth to take it. Jens gazed faltered as a glimpse of Tillys tongue appeared licking the spoon as it was taken out of her mouth, the brunettes breath began to speed up as she thought about the things Tilly has done to her with that tongue.
"Jen!" Tilly called louder, breaking her out of her daze, "Are you still here with me?"
"I'm sorry babe, just got a bit distracted" this time it was Jen who had pink cheeks. Tilly laughed at her and they carried on feeding each other the dessert. "You know if it wasn't for all these people I would have had you over the table" Jen admitted, then suddenly shocked as she realised she had said it out loud. Tilly raised her eyebrow at her and smiled the most seductive smile, she had got to Jen big time. "Baby if I could I'd have you all the time" Tilly replied spooning more dessert to herself.
The tension between them was strong, they both felt the pull of passion inside them growing and both of them trying to push it down until they were completely alone.
They changed the conversation subject and waited until the bill was delivered to their table, Jen pulled out her purse only for Tilly to stop her, "This is on me darling, its my treat" she smiled over the table. Tilly got up and walked over to the desk and paid for the meal, Jens eyes glued to her body. She was stunned out of the gaze when Tillys phone buzzed from inside her jacket pocket, "Babe your phones going off" she mentioned as Tilly returned.
Picking up her jacket and holding her hand out to Jen they left the restaurant hand in hand.
"Urgh its Maddie, she wants to go out tonight." Tilly remarked looking a bit disappointed. Tilly thought it would be easier to ring her to explain but she was wrong, Maddie was taking no prisoners and she insisted she was meeting Tilly in town and dragging her to the club.
Tilly had tried to put her off but the blonde wasn't backing down, she told Tilly she would be there in one hour and to meet her by the edge of the river.
Tilly's face dropped as she put her phone back in her pocket, "I'm so sorry Jen I tried to stop her but she didn't listen. I so wanted tonight to be perfect and it's ruined" Jen turned the girl round to face her "Nothing is ruined sweetheart, tonight has been magical nothing can ruin this." She cupped Tilly's face in her hands and kissed her gently, "We can still sit by the river until they get here, I'll just tell them I bumped into you waiting by yourself". Tilly kissed her girl again with more force, her tongue licking across Jens bottom lip before sliding it in to meet the teachers waiting tongue. Tillys hands stroked Jens back softly, digging her fingernails in slightly causing a shiver from Jen. After a few moments they broke apart Jen taking Tillys hand and leading her to the bench near the river, they sat down closely intertwining their hands with each others needing to stay close as they knew that soon they would have to part.
The hour waiting for the girls passed quicker than they would have both liked, they had sat and just enjoyed each others company in the moonlight, the reflection bouncing off the water of the river lighting up both of their faces. The both felt a little deflated that their night had been interrupted but Jen knew she had to stop Tilly from being with her friends, even though the girl didn't want to leave her side tonight, Jen had her arm draped around the girls shoulders keeping the contact close.
Tilly's phone buzzed in her free hand. It was a text from Maddie telling her they were almost in town, she sighed and showed the message to Jen with a heavy heart "I really don't feel like going out Jen" Tilly said resting her head on Jens shoulder "I know babe, how about you come find me when you get back to Sineads. Maybe we could have a secret snuggle." Jen suggested aiming to raise the girls spirits. "You promise?" Tilly asked raising her head to look Jen in the face "I promise, you know I can't resist you" she ran her thumb across Tillys lips before gently pressing her own against them. The kiss was slow and passionate neither of them wanting to let go, Jen held Tillys face in place as she felt a small tear escape down her cheek, it wasn't hers. She just held Tilly "Baby it will be fine, tonight was amazing. I love you so much"
Tilly pulled her face away as Jen wiped her tears away, "I love you too Jen". Jen wiped her mascara trail of her face and made Tilly look presentable again.
"There you are babe!" Tilly heard being shouted her way, the girls had arrived to take her out. "Oh hey Jen, what you doing here?" Sinead asked looking at them both.
"I bumped into Tilly coming out of the restaurant with her parents. She said she was waiting for you so I waited with her to keep her company" she quickly said. "Oh that's so nice of you babe" Maddie gleamed at them.
As the girls took Tillys hand and pulled her towards the club she glanced back at Jen sat on the bench watching her depart, "I'm sorry, I love you" she mouthed at her girlfriend and she received the biggest smile in return.
Jen walked to her car as the girls entered into the club opposite the restaurant they had just shared their meal. She sighed heavily wishing she was still with them, she picked up her phone to text Tilly and jumped as her phone beeped first, it was from Tilly "I love you, I will come find you later 3 Tils xxx" Jen smiled, and replied "I was just about to text you, enjoy your night sweetheart and I'll see you soon. Love you 3 Jen xxx"
She started her engine and headed off home heading straight up to bed.
Meanwhile in the club Tilly was reluctantly dancing trying to hide the disappointment of not being with Jen, "Hey babe cheer up you" Maddie said poking her in the ribs, Tilly smiled and knew they only wanted to enjoy a night out with her and accepted the drinks offered.
As the hours dragged by Maddie came over to the bar with another girl which Tilly recognised slightly, "Hey Tils look who I bumped into, remember her from the other night" Maddie said thrusting the girl towards Tilly. The redhead stepped closer to Maddie and quietly said "Maddie I told you I wasn't interested in anyone right now" "Relax Tils, you just need to enjoy the night and pull some ladies" Maddie pulled Sinead away leaving the two girls at the bar, Tilly glaring at their backs as they walked away. Turning to let the girl know she wasn't interested the girl planted a kiss on Tilly's lips, "Where's your bodyguard tonight?" the girl asked Tilly, "If you're referring to my girlfriend she is busy tonight" Tilly snapped back.
"Too busy to hang out with you" the girl replied pushing Tilly slightly over into a corner. Tilly began to feel frightened why did my friends do this to me? she repeated over in her head feeling tears fill up her eyes. "You know you like me Tilly, your friends told me you were looking for someone new." The girl took Tillys hand but Tilly ripped it out, "I'm not looking for anyone I have someone, you saw the other night." Tilly felt her voice begin to leave her as her back hit a wall, "Please leave me alone" Tilly cried as the girl moved closer stroking Tillys arms pressing herself against her.
The other girl felt she may have pushed a little hard watching the tears fall from the redheads eyes, she stepped back and allowed Tilly to leave. Storming over the dance floor she purposely shoved her way through Sinead and Maddie busy dancing, their faces dropped as they saw the state their friend was in and they followed calling after her.
They ran outside and saw Tilly sat on the curb curled up in herself, they tried to put their arms around her but Tilly shrugged them beginning to shout at them whilst crying uncontrollably.
"Think we should get Tilly back" Maddie turned to Sinead, "We'll take her back to mine, don't want her parents worrying" They hustled Tilly over to a taxi she was still crying, she had felt betrayed by her friends.
Jen was woken by the sound of the door slamming downstairs, the sound of voices loudly beneath her. She turned to look at the clock, it was 2am, it'll just be the girls coming home she thought to herself deciding she may as well visit the bathroom while she's up.
As she stepped onto the landing she heard that one of the voices was shouting, "I can't believe you did that to me Maddie, do you know how scared I got. She practically forced herself onto me" this was followed by a loud cry which didn't seem to stop. Jens heart dropped in her chest, this shouting and crying was coming from Tilly, she raised her hand to her mouth shocked and before she knew it she descended down the stairs to comfort her girlfriend. As she turned into the living room she saw Tilly was curled up in a corner of the sofa, Maddie and Sinead knelt on the floor next to her trying to comfort her but Tilly was too mad with them. Jen felt her heart break seeing her girl in this state, she immediately walked over gesturing to the girls to come talk to her in the kitchen. "Whats happened?" she asked really concerned. The girls explained about introducing the other girl to Tilly "We don't know what actually happened she won't talk to us." Sinead added in. They all looked over towards Tilly, she was still curled up in a ball crying into her body. "Go upstairs girls I'll see if I can get her to talk." The girls knew that maybe Tilly would talk to Jen as she was older so they agreed and headed upstairs.
Jen knelt where the girls had been and placed her hand softly over Tillys, "Hey Tilly, its Jen" she quietly said, hoping she would be heard over the sobs. She stretched over and placed a kiss on the girls hand. "Tilly? Talk to me". Tillys head slowly raised and more tears fell as she focussed on Jens face in front of her, Jen immediately raised herself to the sofa and wrapped her arms around the girl wanting to protect her as Tilly flung herself towards Jen needing her warmth. Jen sat there cradling her girl stroking her hair softly as Tilly cried into her, they sat there for what felt like hours before Tillys cries subsided a little. Jen needed to know what happened to her girl , "Tilly, what happened sweetheart" she asked softly still stroking her soft red hair. She heard Tilly sniff and her head raised which was buried in her chest, "That girl from the other night" Tilly started, hoping that Jen wouldn't be mad with her. "What did she do babe?" Jen was looking concerned at Tilly who shook her head avoiding Jens gaze. "She, she tried to force herself on me" once she started she let it all out as more tears filled her eyes. "Maddie had brought her over and she forcefully kissed me, I told her I wasn't interested one bit but she backed me into a corner. I told her to leave me alone Jen I promise" she cried. That last bit broke her heart, Tilly thought she may blame her for the assault. She just cuddled Tilly back into her "This is not your fault Tilly, some people just don't know when to stop themselves" Jen felt her own eyes filling up as she felt she should have been there to protect the vulnerable girl. She cupped Tillys cheeks wanting to look her in the face, "Tilly she didn't do anything sexual to you did she" the girl shook her head "She just frightened me, she backed me up into a corner and tried to kiss me again."
Jen pulled her back into a hug needing to show Tilly she was there for her, "I'm sorry I wasn't there so save you Tilly" Jen said releasing a few tears of her own. "I can't believe the girls didn't listen to you". Jen laced her fingers though Tillys wanting to keep her close.
They sat there for another half an hour just cuddling, secretly Jen wanted to make sure the others had fallen asleep so Tilly could sleep in her room not wanting to let her go.
"Lets go to bed Tils you need to sleep, you can stay with me. The others are asleep now" Jen suggested softly. Tilly nodded her head and they raised off the sofa heading up the stairs, right now Tilly didn't care whether the others were asleep or not she wanted to be with Jen tonight.
As they arrived upstairs Tilly was still sniffing back her tears, this making Maddie appear out of Sinead's room. "Tils are you ok? You coming to bed?" Maddie asked worried about her friend. "Maddie I'm still mad with you so I'm gonna sleep on Jens floor, she said I can" Tilly said bluntly. "I'm really sorry Tils, I didn't know she would do that" Maddie stepped out and hugged her friend before disappearing back into sleep. Tilly turned and saw that Jen had waited for her, taking her hand they both entered Jens room. Tilly began to get undressed as Jen moved over to stop her, "Let me" the teacher whispered quietly. Jen slowly stripped the clothing off of Tilly trailing kisses along her skin as she did so. The feeling of Jens lips of her skin lifted Tillys spirits slightly, she could feel Jen wanted to show her how much she loved her.
Jen led her over to the bed as she took her own nightwear off, "I'm not going to pressure you into anything Tilly, I just want to be close to you" Jen admitted not wanting to scare Tilly tonight. They were both stood by the side of the bed naked, Tilly leant over and pulled back the covers climbing in and gesturing for Jens hand pulling her in after her. They laid facing each other, lips inches away just staring into each others eyes "Thank you Jen" Tilly whispered before closing the gap leaving small kisses along the brunettes lips before pressing them fully together, their lips moved in sync over each other provoking small moans from both of the women. Jens arm draped over Tillys side pulling her in closer, their bodies flushed together.
Jen broke off the kiss, as much as she wanted to be with her intimately she was still concerned Tilly would be feeling fragile. She laid back and rested Tillys head onto her shoulder cuddling her close, "I love you Tilly, I will love you forever" Jen whispered as she felt Tilly drift off, Tilly brought her arm up around Jens neck, her leg draped over Jens as she snuggled her face into her neck. Jens head dropped onto Tillys as she softly stroked her back as the girl fell asleep on her before allowing herself to fall into a peaceful sleep with her girl by her side.