Sorry this took a litter longer than expected t get written and put up. I wrote this instead of what i should have been doing (sleeping) and I definitely regretted it this morning but oh well. so here you are and thank you for all the reviews they really make my day. there's only two more chapters f this fic left to go but I don't know when ill have chance to update again but i promise i wont leave it months like last time.
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Katie xx
6 Weeks later
Connie woke up, it was the second week of December and the day she finally got rid of the cast that had seemed to have taken over her lower leg. She rolled over and glanced at the clock. 7:30. She was picking Rita up in 2 hours so should probably get up and get ready. She was so excited. This meant they could finally lay own next to each other without Connie having to be extra careful not to wack Rita with her cast.
Connie pulled herself out of bed and headed to the bathroom. She watched herself in the mirror as she brushed her teeth. Her skin was glowing in the pale light. She was so much happier now. She spat and then wiped her mouth on the nearest towel. She hobbled back to her room and closed the door. She yanked the draw open and pulled out some clothes. She sat back onto the bed, and got herself dressed.
Rita's alarm buzzed, she rolled over and pressed her phone. She blinked her eyes and looked towards the window. The sky outside was growing lighter. She sat up as she remembered what day it was. Connie was going to the hospital today and she was going with her.
Rita quickly jumped out of bed and got dressed. She messaged Connie saying she'd meet her at school. She looked out of the window, the grass below was draped in a layer of dew. The birds sat high in the trees Rita watched as one fluttered it's wings. She tucked the curtains behind the shelf. Then she bent down put her shoes onto her feet and tied up her laces.
By the time she made it downstairs it was nearly time to leave. She had to walk in today as her mum had to go out. She locked the door behind her and adjusted her bag on her shoulder. Her hand reached into her pocket and she pulled out her headphones and switched on her music. Her feet began to move in time to the beat. The lyrics swimming round her head, she caught herself humming along a little. She smiled as she walked, she couldn't wait to see Connie and they were allowed to leave at 11:30 today, even though they had to take a trip to the hospital. Spending time with Connie was always a pleasure.
The car door opened and Connie climbed out. She looked into the distance she could just make out the figure of Rita walking up the path. She said goodbye to her mum and watched Rita grow closer and closer. As Rita walked up the final section of path Connie waved to her and Rita began to remove her headphones and turn off her music. She increased her walking speed and finally made it to Connie. The girls embraced and Connie kissed Rita in the cheek.
"Morning, I take it you're excited?"
"Yes so so excited! I can't wait to just be able to do normal things again."
"I can't wait till you can! Although I will miss the lift!"
"Well I'll have to use it for a little while longer, a newly mended ankle and stairs aren't really the best combination. And it definitely doesn't take a doctor to work that one out."
"Yes I suppose."
The girls walked arm in arm down the drive chatting and laughing about things. They made it to the school doors and walked inside. The change in temperature made them begin to shiver and then start to sweat. They walked to lockers and had to take a trip in the lift upstairs and down again. They had PE today meaning they were both in the same class. They stood outside the classroom. Soon enough the doors opened and it began.
It came to the end of the lesson and the girls couldn't wait to leave. Connie's mum was picking them both up and dropping them off at the hospital. Connie had become a little nervous throughout the course of the morning but was now just will it to be over. Rita grab her hand as the walked from the lesson.
"It's gonna be okay con. I'll hold your hand always."
"Of course! What would I do without you."
Connie had the sudden urge to kiss her, but she held back. It had been just over six weeks since their first kiss and they had shared many more since. But for some reason public kissing hadn't really become a thing yet. Neither knew how their peers would react and they hadn't even told their parents yet.
They walked towards the doors and stepped out into the world. The air had become bitter the definition of winter really was beginning to kick in. Connie glanced over at Rita her lips were pink, the contour of her nose and cheeks emphasised by the winter sun laying low in the sky. Connie stopped walked and pulled Rita back slightly. She reached out her hand and gently ran the back of it across Rita's cheek. She turned it over and brought her face closer. Their lips met. People around them stopped walking, and other nudged their friends. They broke apart. Connie's hand staying put. Rita moved closer her arms moving their way around Connie's back. They kissed again. And people started to clap. Some made comments that both of the girls ignored. They looked up at each other and smiled. They walked Shane in hand up the drive they got to the top. Connie's mum was waiting in the car, the climbed in and drove off to the hospital.
The car drove off leaving the girls alone. The sign before them read "out patients" the doors slid open and the walked through. They headed for reception. Connie gave her name and they directed them to sit in the waiting area. They found two seats next to each other. They shifted a bit at first the blue plastic wasn't very comfortable and it was cold too. Rita held out her hand and Connie took. They sat in a silence for a while just holding hands. Neither had anything to say really. A door opened and Connie's name was called. They stood up and Rita have Connie's hand a gentle squeeze.
They entered the room and closed the door behind them. Rita helped Connie up onto the bed. Then she sat back as the cast was removed. Her arm was very pale beneath it and her skin had dried out and had become flaky. Rita remained alone in the room when Connie was taken for a final X-ray to check bone positioning and healing. The radiographer concluded that everything was perfectly fine and she was now free to go. Connie stood up for the first time without the cast on. She was relieved, although it was now a very odd sensation. They walked out of the hospital and back into town. They were going to go back to Rita's and Connie was allowed to stay over as long as they would be home alone for the night.
They were both excited, a whole night to be with each other without having to be careful or quiet. They reached the house and Rita let them in. It was nearly time for dinner by the time they had finally gotten there. Rita switched on some lights and Connie went into the living room while Rita went to see what they'd been left to eat. She pulled open the fridge to reveal that her mum had already cooked them dinner the night before and had just plated it up. It was chicken, pasta and spaghetti hoops. Rita put the plates one by one into the microwave. While the second one was being heated she went to see if Connie was okay.
She walked into the living room which was very dimly lit. She turned on a lamp and was greeted by the sight of Connie sprawled along the sofa eyes closed and still. Rita knelt down next to her and started brushing the stay hairs from her face. She placed soft kisses a longer her jaw line and one on the tip of her nose. Then kissed her lips. Connie responded by pushing her head forward and closer to Rita. The microwave pinged and Rita stood up pulling Connie up to and into the kitchen. They say opposite each other at the table. The radio hummed in the background as they ate. Gossiping about things they'd seen or heard.
They cleared away once they'd finished and then headed into the living room. They sat down on the sofa Connie lay down and Rita snuggled next to her. The tv was switched on and they began watching a programme that neither really knew the name of but were too comfortable to actually reach for the the other remote.
Connie could feel herself dropping off to sleep, she blinked a few times and drew in a long breath.
"Rita shall we go upstairs?"
"Yes of course." She sat up and turned off the tv. Then proceeded to lock and check all of the doors before they made their way up to Rita's room. The door to her bedroom was closed Connie walked ahead and pushed the handle down and walked in. The room was larger than Connie's. Her bed was on the back wall in the centre. She had a set of draws and a wardrobe on the wall behind the door and then a full length mirror on the wall in front of her bed. Next to that stood a cabinet that houses a tv. The window looked out onto the front garden. Connie stood by the window and looked out. The birds sat in the tree. Looking out as the rest of the world moved on by. The grass had a light frost covering it now as the temperature dropped. Rita moved behind Connie her arms slipping round her waits, resting the side of her head into her back. Connie rubbed Rita's hands as they wrapped around her. Connie twisted her body around to face Rita. She lifted Rita's chin and kissed her. It was one of deep love and passion. They walked towards the bed and fell backwards. The kisses became deeper, more desperate more needy. Their clothes began to come off and littered the floor. Rita pulled back the cover. And they rolled themselves in. They lay facing each other both only in pants and t-shirts, they removed their tops and bras. Rita ran her fingers across Connie's chest, her skin reacting to her touch. Connie moved her hands up Rita's stomach and over her chest. They lay close to each other, chest to chest, nose to nose, lips to lips. Connie pulled Rita closer, her eyes closing. They lay there listening to the patter of rain drops on the glass. They drifted into a slumber, content in their chosen company.
Thank you for reading x