Hey so I am finding it difficult to write things the way I had so I am changing my style slightly so fingers crossed it will still work okay but if things look a little different sorrry, AB xx
Holding hands Sian and Sophie crossed the street gazing lovingly to each other after every few steps, swinging their gently entwined hands. After biting her lip in thought Sophie stopped in the doorway of the Rovers.
Sian looked to Sophie with a mix of concern and confusion "what is it?" she asked softly.
Looking to Sian cautiously Sophie sighed and asked her question "I don't wanna be like gettin' on your nerves askin' stuff like this but...you sure you're ready to be facin' everyone like"
Allowing a small smile at her girlfriend's affection, Sian nodded and gave Sophie a kiss on the lips before leading her into the pub.
Instantly eyes fell upon the girls as they crossed over to the bar.
"What do you want babe?" Sian asked Sophie softly.
"I'll just have an orange juice fer now" Sophie replied touching Sian's arm.
Tina came around to them and noticed the eyes upon Sian, noting also how awkward it made Sian feel "iyerr what can I get you?" Tina's tone was casual, something which both Sian and Sophie picked up on and allowed them to relax with.
"Hii can I get just lemonade please and an orange juice" Sian asked smiling to Tina.
"Comin' up" Tina replied, already preparing the drinks.
Sian turned to Sophie and muttered "everyone's lookin'"
"They're probably just glad you're alright" Sophie whispered back. Sian sighed and nodded.
"That's £1.65 please love" Tina held her hand out to Sian with a sincere smile "cheers babe"
"Thanks" Sian gave her a smile.
"Er Sian" Tina whispered. Sian looked to Tina who was leaning over the bar slightly "just wanted to say you know er am glad you're okay and back, we was worried sick" Sian smiled gratefully and gave Tina little nod which Tina replied with a nod before serving someone else.
"Ah there they are" Dylan called as he returned from the direction of the bathroom.
"Oh hi" Sophie replied turned to face him.
"Come on we're sat down here" Dylan walked in the direction of the end booth, slowly followed by Sophie and Sian "well most of us are, I can't seem to trace the rest of my family"
Sian and Sophie looked into the booth; Ryan was sat at the end next to Michelle and a short young woman with jet black hair and what looked like her twin.
"Iya Sian, iya Sophie" Michelle greeted them with a smile.
"Alright" Ryan added with a nod. He moved around so Sophie and Sian were sat next to him.
"This is my sister Nikki" Dylan pointed to the first girl "and my other sister Amelia"
"Hey" Sian and Sophie said shyly.
"Oh and this is Sian and Sophie" Dylan added.
Nikki sat forward slightly "oh you're the girl who saved Ella?"
Sian blushed slightly and bit her lip "I never really saved her"
Dylan shook his head "of course you did! Don't you think she looks like Beth?"
"Dyl" Amelia smacked Dylan on the arm.
"What? She knows" Dylan replied rubbing his arm. "Amelia is my older sister- not the oldest, and Nikki is the one younger than me, then it's our Ells, Mills, Craig, Abby and my oldest sister is Georgie" Dylan explained.
"There are eight of you?" Sophie exclaimed with shock.
"Yeah" Dylan replied with a smile "and two grankids as far as I am aware"
"With your track record I bet there are more" Nikki sniped though held a slight smile. Dylan winked to her. Michelle and Ryan laughed whereas Amelia just stared into space.
"I don't know where your aunt is Dylan love, she isn't answering though" Michelle sighed as she checked her phone.
Ryan frowned slightly "am sure she said she was goin' the Trafford Centre for somethin'"
Michelle sighed as she tapped at her phone "I texted Georgie n'all but no answer there either"
"She's at the hospital" Amelia spoke quietly. Dylan looked at her a little longer after she finished speaking.
"I thought Mum was there" Dylan scrunched his face up with confusion.
"No Mum's babysitting, Georgie's at the hopsital with Dad" Amelia sighed.
"Oh" Dylan sighed rolling his eyes playfully to Sian and Sophie making them laugh.
Nikki sighed as she read her phone "just got a text from Abby saying she wants to come home"
Sian and Sophie gave each other a confused look which Ryan noticed "boarding school" he explained quietly.
"Will they not let her out for a few days" Michelle asked softly though a hint of confusion was in her tone.
"Mum won't let her miss any school, nor Craig" Nikki explained with a shrug of her shoulders.
"What use are they here anyway- all we're doing is sitting and waiting around" Amelia sighed.
Dylan frowned "would you crack a smile" he asked with a sigh. Amelia glanced at him and sipped her drink.
"My sister is in a hospital bed- along with my brother-in-law...no I will not crack a smile" Amelia hissed after a minute.
Dylan bit his lip for a minute and shook his head while Nikki turned in her seat to face Amelia and sighed "give it a rest, she's alright...on the mend an all that jeez"
"Be as complacent as you like, that's what Milly was like and look at the mess she got Ella into" Amelia muttered.
Dylan looked to Amelia with a disappointed expression before shaking his head and taking a sip of his drink. Nikki glared to Amelia and began talking to Michelle.
"So Sian and Sophie how long have you two been together then?" Dylan asked with a charming smile.
Sian and Sophie looked to each other smiling before Sophie answered "well just over two years actually"
Dylan smiled widely "really?" Sian and Sophie nodded "that's amazing"
"Yeah the only two year commitment he's had was with his car and he ended up writing the thing off" Ryan grunted.
Dylan shrugged his shoulders and laughed while Ryan shook his head.
"Er we need to go" Michelle said quietly reading her phone; Nikki had already placed her scarf around her neck.
"What's up" Dylan asked confused, not moving.
"Just got a text from Carla, its Ella" Michelle replied, worry apparent in her voice.
"What is it, is she alright?" Dylan asked standing up. Sian and Sophie stood up so Ryan and Michelle could get out from their side.
"Dunno, come on- bye girls" she said as she left followed quickly by Dylan, Ryan, Nikki and Amelia.
"Everything alright?" Tina asked from over the bar. Sian was stood watching after them with concern.
"Dunno" Sophie replied to Tina softly "come on lets go back to ours" Sophie tugged Sian's arm and they quickly left. As they stepped outside a black BMW raced up the street followed by a black Mercedes. Sian jumped slightly and stepped back against Sophie to which Sophie placed a hand on Sian's arm "it's okay babe it's just Ryan and everyone leavin'". Attempting to sooth Sian who seemed to be in a trance, Sophie rubbed her arm and took her hand "come on I'll put the kettle on".
When they entered Sian slumped on to the couch, still in a trance and fairly unresponsive. Sophie quickly made them a drink and sat down on the couch handing Sian hers and sipping her own, though keeping a watchful and concerned eye on Sian.
"What do you think could be wrong?" Sian's voice was barely audible and her eyes didn't move from their focus.
"Dunno babe, I'm sure it will be okay" Sophie replied, gently rubbing Sian's back. With the touch Sian seemed to slip out of her trance and she looked back to Sophie.
"I hope it is" Sian muttered.
"Well think about it, she's in the hospital now so like what can happen"
Sian nodded in agreement and sat back on the couch. They sat for a moment in silence but the sound of Sian's phone vibrating broke it. Sian picked up the phone.
"It's Ryan" she explained softly before opening the text.
Ryan: Hi Ella's had a minor stroke apparently she's alright but that's what that was before docs don't know how bad damage is but don't think it will be bad, thought you should know xxx
"What's he say" Sophie asked after watching Sian read the text over a few times. Sian's eyes were wide with tears of worry, she handed Sophie the phone who took it with a look of worry. "No way" Sophie gasped. Sian suddenly broke into tears sobbing quietly. "Oh babe, come here babe" Sophie allowed tears of her own to fall as she embraced Sian and held her tightly. "Look the text says she's alright, Ryan said she's alright"
"Yeah but he could just be sayin' that, a stroke Sophie, a stroke" Sian said through sobs.
"A minor one, look they said she's alright Sian, she's gonna be okay" Sophie rubbed Sian's back loving and kissed the top of her head. "She's okay" Sophie added finally before gently rocking Sian.
I am currently slammed with work, but I have a lot of big plans for this story... though I think it will be coming to an end soon : ( but please keep reading/reviewing it's great to hear people enjoying the story and I shall give you more to read within the next few days, AB xxx