*Beep*Beep*Beep *Bang*
Tilly threw an arm out of her covers and smashed it down to silence her deafening alarm. It was finally her birthday, but she couldn't celebrate just yet. An exam in both the morning and afternoon, she was not a happy bunny!
She dragged herself towards the shower and was greeted by her parents once she'd made it downstairs.
'Happy Birthday love!' her mum said, beaming her a smile, and pulling her in to a hug. Her dad stepped across and encompassed them both, kissing Tilly on the head, 'your presents are in the lounge love,' he said as they pulled apart.
'Aw thank you, I might have to open them later though, I want to get a bit more revision done at college before this exam…I'm dreading it!'
'You'll breeze through it love, don't worry,' her mum said encouragingly. 'You've put in so much work, you can only do your best.'
Tilly flashed her a weak smile, not quite believing her. Yes she had put in a lot of hours, but in all honesty there was a certain brunette that had kept making her way into her thoughts whenever she was trying to revise.
'Morning birthday girl! X can I see you after your exam? I've got a present for you ;) JX'
Tilly smiled as she received the text, but she knew that she was never going to be able to concentrate now. She could imagine herself idly sketching Jen's face across her question sheet as she drifted during her exams. Not good!
'I look forward to it! But you're currently putting me off my revision Miss Gilmore! I feel this birthday could be so much better spent ;) xTx'
She made her way into the hall, her stomach now churning with nerves. She'd done the least work for this exam and wasn't looking forward to its outcome. She tried to keep her thoughts of Jen to a minimum as she concentrated hard on the questions, and turned pages on ones she didn't understand, hoping there'd be time at the end to go back and write any old thing down.
The second exam wasn't as bad, she thought she had some grasp of it, and the questions weren't as horrendous either.
As she walked out of the college she pushed all thoughts of exams to the back of her head as she spotted Jen's jeep parked up outside.
'Hey!...I didn't know you were coming to collect me?'
'I wanted to surprise you,' Jen said as a smile grew across her face.
As Tilly sat down and began getting strapped in, Jen gently grasped hold of her thigh causing the teen to turn around and look at her. Jen's smile was infectious, Tilly couldn't help but smile back as Jen moved in for a tender kiss. 'Happy Birthday you!' she said softly once they'd parted lips.
'How did you get on?' Jen asked.
'Dire…let's not talk about it,' Tilly replied, trying to encourage a change in conversation.
'I'm sure they weren't all that bad,' said Jen reassuringly, but knew to drop it. 'What did you get for your birthday then?' She said, lightening the mood.
'I didn't get a chance to open anything this morning…I wanted to get in a bit more revision…for the fat lot of good it did me,' Tilly said sarcastically.
Jen flashed her a sincere smile, 'come on then, let's get you home!'
Tilly ripped her way through numerous presents from her parents and friends, as the three of them watched on, her face brightening as she saw what each was.
'Thank yooouuuu!' she said once she'd finished unwrapping, jumping up to hug and kiss each parent. They graciously embraced her before leaving the room to leave the girls together.
Jen moved across to the teen, slowly placing her hands on Tilly's hips and pulling their bodies in close together. 'You got some good stuff!' she said, nodding her head down at the gifts. Tilly just watched her, completely not being able to concentrate on anything other than the woman pressed up against her.
Jen brought her eyes back up to meet Tilly's, the corners of her mouth rising as she found her smiling at her adoringly. She brought her lips up to Tilly's ear and whispered, 'I'll give you your present later,' bringing her face back down and pushing her lips onto Tilly's. She felt Tilly's body relax before her, melting. Jen couldn't help the smile that began to grow on her face, the red head pulling back as she felt it, 'what are you smirking at mrs?' she asked.
Jen sniggered knowing she'd been caught out, 'oh nothing…just this…you…I'm just happy,' she said as Tilly began to smirk back. The red head moved her lips in close to Jen's again as if to kiss her before saying, 'well…imagine how happy you'll be when I give you your present!...I know it's my birthday and all…but I have a feeling you'll like what I have to offer you...don't want you feeling left out now do we,' she smirked.
Jen couldn't help but grin at her, 'I have no doubt about that Miss Evans, but please…let me show you mine first,' both women laughed but were cut short as Tilly's dad walked in. Jen moved away quickly, embarrassed to be found in such an embrace. He just smiled knowingly before addressing his question towards Jen, 'Grace is about to start dinner, are you wanting any or are you heading out soon?'
'No, we're fine, thank you. Food is covered,' she said smiling back at him appreciatively.
Tilly just looked at them in wonder, trying to gage their expressions before her dad left to pass on the information to her mother. 'Are we going somewhere?' she finally uttered, still trying to work out what had been planned without her.
'Maybe…maybe not,' said Jen teasingly with a smirk, knowing just how to get under the teen's skin.
'Oy…what's going on?' she retorted, not sure whether to be pleased or worried.
'Never you mind Miss Evans…all you need to know is that you're mine for the evening,' she gleefully exclaimed, prompting a grin across Tilly's face. Pleased! She thought to herself, and definitely now excited for what was to come.
Jen took Tilly's hand and led them up to the teen's room, 'lets pick you out a gorgeous dress,' she said with a smirk, making her way over to Tilly's wardrobe.
'Oooh that sort of a night is it…hmmm..…this one?' she said, holding up a tight fitting red dress.
Jen smirked, giving her away immediately, but composed herself again in order to say, 'Oh…yeah…that ones...quite nice I suppose.' She shot her eyes up straight into Tilly's, 'I think It'll do,' she added, unable to suppress her smile anymore, the thought of Tilly wearing it completely blowing her mind. Tilly smirked back knowing exactly where Jen's mind had wandered, 'Oh it'll only do will it…maybe I'd better pick something else?' she said teasingly as Jen pursed her lips at her and grabbed at the hanger, 'you will do no such thing Miss Evans!...I'll be back in an hour and I want to see you in that dress…ok?' she said, making her way to the door.
'Oh,' said Tilly, surprised that Jen was leaving. 'Where're you going?'
Jen turned her head back to the teen, simply flashing her a smirk before heading out the door.
Tilly found herself grinning. Damn that woman! She thought to herself, knowing how easily Jen could leave her wanting more.
Right on time the doorbell rang, and she heard her mum answer it. She gave it a couple of minutes until she went down, wanting to make Jen stew in anticipation. She pouted to apply her fiery lipstick, before grabbing her bag and heading for the stairs. She slowly made her way down, her eyes searching into Jen's, smiling as she could see her jaw drop. 'Will it do?' Tilly said mockingly as she came down the last couple of steps.
'Oh…it'll definitely do!' said Jen smirking, still in awe, looking her up and down and back into her eyes. 'You look…unbelievable!'
Tilly smirked as she too took in Jen from top to toe. Jen was wearing a black dress, high necked and tight fitting across the top, which floated outwards from the waist down, a simple belt around the middle, and a little green jacket over the top. Her hair was up, with her block fringe down, framing her face, simple black dangly earrings hanging classically, the only jewellery she displayed. Tilly moved in close to Jen's lips and pecked her quickly, pulling back only slightly before saying, 'and you, Miss Gilmore, look amazing!'
Jen smiled and took her hands, shuffling ready to go. They took to the jeep shouting bye to Tilly's parents, and Jen drove until they reached a little restaurant out in the countryside.
Neither woman could keep their eyes off the other for the whole meal. Shy glances, beaming smiles, and unexpected touches of their bare legs beneath the table, shooting tingles along both spines. This pair were so in love it was clear for everyone in that restaurant to see.
'This is lovely Jen, thank you,' said Tilly, implying it was a thank you for this present, but secretly hoping Jen had got her something else as well.
Jen smiled knowingly, 'this is just dinner Tilly…it's not your present don't worry!' she said with a smirk, 'you've just got to wait a bit longer for that!'
All Tilly could do was smile adoringly. She picked up Jen's hand from the table and brought it up to her lips to kiss it, before taking one of Jen's fingers and seductively biting the end of it. The corners of Jen's mouth rose as the teen teased her, and she whipped her hand back so as not to get any more aroused. 'Excuse me Miss Evans, that finger belongs to me…and to be honest, I don't think you'd enjoy me as much without it,' she said with a knowing smirk which caused Tilly to let out a chuckle. 'Oh there are other methods Miss Gilmore, don't you worry about that. I'd love you with or without your fingers,' said Tilly, almost in a whisper. Jen smirked finding it really hard not to jump her right there and then. She dipped her head and tried to concentrate on the dessert before her, but Tilly was having none of it, licking her spoon slowly and seductively, lifting her eyes in to Jen's as both woman were locked in each other's thoughts. I want you so much right now! They both knew it, and they both wanted it.
Jen had to break the trance, scooping up her dessert and finishing it off without ever looking back at her red head. Tilly just smirked to herself, satisfied knowing exactly what Jen was doing, trying to resist her.
When Jen had sorted out the bill they headed to the jeep and Jen started driving again, but not towards Hollyoaks. Tilly knew she wouldn't get an answer out of Jen, so just sat back and enjoyed the suspense of where they were going.
They pulled into the car park of what looked like a hotel, with separate little cottages adjoined. Tilly's eyebrow rose at Jen as a smirk spread across her face, 'couldn't wait till we got home eh?' she said jokingly.
Jen turned her head away from the teen and back again while trying to think of a come back, 'I just thought you might have had a long day, needed a nap?' The pair grinned knowing full well that that was not on the cards tonight.
They stepped out and towards one of the little cottages, as Jen pulled out a key and let them in. Tilly was surprised, she thought this was a spontaneous stop off, but Jen had obviously planned this. She told Tilly to wait outside for a moment as she just needed to do something. As she returned she pulled back so Tilly could walk in first. 'Oh my god Jen!' she said in amazement. Jen had left the lights off, the only flicker coming from candles set around the room. There was a big bunch of roses on the side table, and the bed scattered with wrapped parcels.
'I wanted tonight to just be for us,' she said sincerely, 'away from everyone.'
Tilly was still opened mouthed as she turned back towards the brunette and lifted her arms around her neck, 'this is perfect Jen…you...are...perfect!' She pushed her lips against hers and they lost themselves momentarily.
She quickly skipped around and galloped over to the bed. 'These can't all be for me Jen!?' she said as Jen just beamed her an agreeing smile, 'you should be saving, not wasting money on me missy!...but I can't deny I am a bit excited!...can I open them?'
Jen moved across and sat herself down on the bed next to her, passing her the first present.
Tilly looked adoringly into her eyes before beginning the unwrapping.
The first was a scrapbook, Jen had decorated it with artwork and photos, sketches and lines from poems, everything relevant and memory fuelled between them. Tilly's eyes began to brim as she made her way through every page. 'Jen…this is…beautiful!' she said, almost allowing her tears to win.
'I thought we could keep adding to it,' she said, hopeful that Tilly also saw them having a serious future together, time being able to stop and be recorded, cherished in this book for eternity.
She regretfully put the book to one side before selecting another present, her eyes still looking towards the book, her mind whirring over the time and effort it would have taken Jen to create it.
She made her way through the last few presents, an array of things that Jen knew Tilly would like.
The last present was a small box, again wrapped. She opened it to find a ring, plain silver with three small crystallized rocks indented at the front.
'This is not a proposal Tilly…before you think that…' she jumped in quick with a smile, 'but it is a promise, that I will never hurt you again, and never let you go…I love you so much…and for the first time in my life I feel so happy, and that is because of you…I just want…I just…want…you!'
Tilly's eyes were seriously trying to hold back tears now. She brought the ring up to look at it closely, spotting an engraving on the inside, forever. Her whole body and heart melted as a tear escaped her.
'God I love you!' she said as she launched herself onto Jen, kissing her face all over before settling on her lips. The kiss became more passionate as their tongues entwined and their hands began to wander forcefully grasping at skin and the curves of each other's bodies.
Their clothes were soon scattered on the floor, and their bodies moved as one on the bed, thrusting and screaming their way into ecstasy. They made love throughout the night before cuddling into one another, drifting into blissful sleep, bodies, hearts, and souls entwined.