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Chapter Ten

Remmy's eyes snapped open in surprise, but she quickly closed them again as she shyly kissed Toby back. It was a sweet, gentle kiss. Remmy couldn't help but compare it to the rough, demanding kisses Jacob gave her.

Jacob.

Remmy stiffened and quickly pulled away, staring at Toby in shock. His eyes widened as he realised what he had done.

"I-I-I'm sorry, R-Remmy, I just t-thought…" He stammered, tripping over his words. His cheeks went red. Remmy bit her lower lip. Letting out a small sigh, she reached forwards and took Toby's hand in her own.

"No, I'm sorry," She said quietly. "I…I have feelings for you, Toby, there's no denying it…but I just don't know if I'm right for you."

"What do you mean?" Toby asked, weaving his fingers into hers. Despite her sadness, he couldn't help but feel happy. Not only had he kissed Remmy, but she was sat there, holding his hand and telling him she had feelings for him!

"You don't want to like a girl like me, Toby."

Toby grinned as he squeezed Remmy's hand. "I'm gonna like any girl I want to like and that's you!" He said, his cheeks reddening again.

Remmy smiled despite herself, blinking away the tears that had welled up in her eyes.

"Do you want to go for a walk?" She asked suddenly. Toby grinned and nodded, getting up from the piano stool.

"I'll go tell Mrs Lovett." He said, walking away. Inside, his heart was pounding.

He had kissed Remmy. He had kissed Remmy!

A grin appeared on his face as he thought about it. He couldn't believe it. He had kissed her!

"Oof!"

Toby stumbled backwards as he walked into someone. Blushing, he grinned sheepishly at Mrs Lovett.

"Sorry, Mrs Lovett, I didn't see you there."

"Honestly Toby, you need to pay more attention," She gently scolded, rolling her eyes. "Now, where were you rushing off to?"

"I was coming to see you, actually, Mrs Lovett," Toby explained. "Remmy and I are going out for a walk."

"A walk?" Mrs Lovett repeated, her eyes narrowing slightly as she smiled. "Oh, how…lovely."

"Yes, well, we'd better go." Toby said hurriedly, spinning around. Remmy was stood by the door, trying not to laugh. Toby grinned at her, and the two of them walked out together.

Mrs Lovett smiled fondly. Oh the wonders of young love!

Humming to herself, Mrs Lovett walked upstairs to the barber's shop, where Sweeney was stood at the window, glaring out of it with narrow eyes.

"You alright, Mr T?"

Sweeney didn't answer. Instead, his eyes followed Toby and Remmy, who were walking along the street happily, hand in hand. At the end of the street, they paused to smile at each other. Sweeney felt rage boiling through him as he watched Toby lean forwards and gently kiss Remmy.

"Oh, them! It's sweet, isn't it?" Mrs Lovett said, smiling. "Young love…it'll do some good for the both of them. Toby is exactly what your daughter needs. He's a young, dependable boy that wouldn't hurt a hair on her head."

Sweeney turned to glare at Mrs Lovett, but her eyes were distant, as they were when she often daydreamed.

"Is he?" He asked, his eyebrows raised.

"Oh, Mr T, you can't hold a grudge against the boy forever! He was frightened and ran away. Even your own daughter did it," Mrs Lovett exclaimed, rolling her eyes as she turned to leave. As she got to the door, she paused and looked over her shoulder. "And don't you go trying to scare him even more, you hear me?"

Sweeney glared at her, like a stubborn toddler being told they weren't allowed to play with their toys anymore. Mrs Lovett simply looked at him before leaving.

"Honestly, men." She muttered.

The sun shone down on London market, and not any of the couples were as happy as one of the youngest there.

Toby and Remmy strolled along, hand in hand, neither of them speaking. Despite the silence, it was awkward. A small smile was on Remmy's face, and it never seemed to leave her face. Toby couldn't help but feel delighted.

"Where do you want to go?" Toby asked, breaking the silence suddenly.

"I don't mind. Anywhere." Remmy replied, smiling. Toby's heart leapt inside his chest as he grinned back.

As they walked, hand in hand, Remmy felt happy. She didn't know what it was, but every time Toby grinned at her…it was as if her heart was going to explode. When he gently squeezed her hand, it was as if an electric current ran through her body, but never seemed to harm her.

Jacob had never made her feel like this. He had made her feel anything but this. He always made Remmy feel small and helpless, making out it was always her fault. Most of the time, she agreed with him.

Unlike most people thought, Jacob had never done anything but kiss Remmy. Yes, they were rough, and sometimes Remmy feared he would do more, but he never did. Occasionally he would try to convince her, but she never gave him.

That was when he'd hit her.

Remmy shivered, an action that did not go unmissed by Toby.

"Are you cold?" He asked incredulously. Before Remmy could answer, he quickly slipped his jacket off and held it out for her. Smiling, Remmy pulled it on.

"Thank you." She said quietly.

The two of them began walking again, blissfully unaware they were being watched.

"Aw, the thing's got a boyfriend."

Jacob glared down at Amelia who, as usual, was clinging onto his arm. Her eyes narrowed as she watched Remmy. Snorting, she flipped her hair out of her face.

"He ain't as half as ugly as her, though. I still don't know why we need her. We know it's him, so why not just send Alec there and have him locked away forever? Then you can stop obsessing over revenging your uncle!"

"It isn't as easy as that, Amelia, and you know it." Jacob said through gritted teeth. Amelia rolled her eyes.

"You're just making it difficult." She muttered.

Soon the clock struck five, and Remmy frowned.

"I've got to go, Toby." She told him, letting go of his hand.

"Where?" He asked sadly.

"Jacob's. Mrs Lovett and Father know where I am. I'll see you later."

As Remmy turned to leave, Toby took her hand and pulled her back. Without saying anything, he kissed her quickly and then left.

Remmy smiled at Toby's retreating back before also turning around and walking along in the opposite direction.

It didn't take long for Toby to get back, and when he did, he was quite surprised to see Sweeney sat in one of the booths, a glass in one of his hands.

"H-hello, Mr Todd." Toby said politely.

"Toby," Sweeney regarded him with a nod. "Sit down."

Toby silently obeyed, fearful as to what was going to happen. He watched Sweeney carefully, but the older man made no advances, nor did he speak. Instead, he simply finished his drink and looked at Toby, his dark eyes boring into his light ones.

"You and Remmy," He said, a sour tone marring with his polite one. "Have become quite close, yes?"

"Y-yes, sir."

Sweeney's eyes narrowed slightly, but they didn't leave Toby's.

"I want you to be nice to her," He said sternly. "Because if I find out that you hurt her in any way-"

"I would never hurt Remmy!" Toby interrupted quickly. Sweeney frowned, but nodded.

"Good."

With that, Sweeney stood abruptly and left the room, leaving Toby to contemplate what had just happened.

Remmy reached forwards with a shaky hand to knock on the door of Jacob's home. Through the thick wood, she could hear noise, and chewed on her lower lip anxiously as she waited.

Finally the door opened, and Amelia glared at Remmy.

"Oh. It's you," She muttered. "Come in."

Remmy stepped indoors, wincing as Amelia slammed the door shut behind her.

"Follow me."

Remmy silently followed the older girl, glaring at her back as they walked. They stopped in front of a door, and Amelia opened it to reveal Jacob, a few other boys his age that Remmy recognized as their travelling companions, and a man she didn't know.

"Remmy! How lovely of you to join us!" Jacob said cheerily, standing up and swaggering towards her. Remmy could smell the alcohol on his breath as he leant forwards and roughly kissed her, tangling his hand into her curls.

Thankfully he broke the kiss, and then flung an arm around her shoulders, grinning at the other boys, who were wolf whistling and making crude comments.

"Now Remmy, I want you to meet Alec. Alec, this is Remmy." Jacob said, gesturing towards the man. He was tall, towering over Remmy, with light blonde hair and piercing blue eyes that Remmy found hard to meet.

"It's a pleasure to finally meet you, Remmy. I have heard so much about you." He said, a smirk on his face. Remmy's cheeks burned as she looked up at Jacob questioningly.

"Alec here works for the law, don't you, Alec?" Jacob said, grinning.

"That I do, Jacob that I do. And I shall be helping you and your little…friend," He smirked down at Remmy again. "With bringing down that murdering bastard."

Rage flared up in Remmy, but she didn't say anything. Instead, she contented herself with glaring daggers at Alec.

"So what exactly is the plan?" Alec asked.

"Ah, now that is an interesting question," Jacob said, grinning. He sat back down on the sofa, pulling Remmy down with him, and leant back, his arm never leaving Remmy's shoulders. "We are going to wait in an alley at midnight, so no one can hear us, and then this little one," Jacob paused to kiss Remmy's head. "Will bring Mr Benjamin Barker straight to us."

"And when exactly shall this happen?"

Jacob paused to smirk down at Remmy.

"Well, Remmy, when do you want to do it?"

"I need some more time." Remmy murmured.

"Oh for goodness sakes, girl, you've had ages!" Alec snapped.

"I-I-I'm s-s-s-sorry." Remmy stuttered. Jacob smiled.

"Don't worry darling, all in good time." He said reassuringly.

Thankfully Remmy didn't have to stay long, but unfortunately, Jacob insisted on walking her home. He held her hand in a bone crushing grip, ignoring her whimpers of pain. As they got to the corner of Fleet Street, he pushed her against the wall.

"How much longer?" He hissed.

"I don't know." Remmy whispered.

"You know what, Remmy, if I didn't know you better, I'd say you were getting attached to them," Jacob said. "And remember what happens to people you get attached with?"

Remmy nodded, tears spilling down her cheeks. Jacob laughed softly as he wiped them away, his hand resting on her cheek.

"Don't worry, Remmy, I won't hold it against you. I can never bear a grudge with such an innocent little girl." He said. Laughing, he placed a kiss on her forehead, winked and then left.

Remmy stood on the corner for a few minutes, silently crying. Before long, she wiped the tears away and walked back to the shop.

"Oh, hello, love!" Mrs Lovett greeted her cheerfully. "How was dinner with Jacob?"

"Fine." Remmy whispered, blinking rapidly. Everything was dizzy…and why was it so hot all of a sudden?

"Are you alright, deary? You look a bit pale."

Remmy opened her mouth to answer, but before she could, she collapsed onto the floor.

Ha, another cliff hanger! I am so evil! Now please review and you'll find out what happens!