Sophie's POV
Waking up with a clear head the morning after a night out, and having your arms wrapped around the body of your gorgeous girlfriend, there's nothing better. Last night was amazing, and I'm so glad that she loved everything I'd planned. She definitely showed me how much she appreciated me well into the early hours of the morning, before we eventually made it to the bedroom to fall asleep.
I know that last night I brought up the subject of telling my parents about us, and I do still want to tell them, but honestly… I'm bricking it! I'm not sure how my dad will react, but I really don't think my mum is going to be best pleased. I don't know how I'm gonna bring it up, or what I'm going say to them, I just know that I want to be with Sian and nothing's going to change that.
I feel Sian starting to stir and I place a kiss on her shoulder and loosen my grip on her slightly allowing her to turn around to face me. She lets out a sleepy groan and rubs her eyes. ''Morning.'' she croaks out as her eyes flicker open.
''Morning.'' I smile as I brush the back of my fingers over her cheek. She has the cutest sleepy face. ''You sleep okay?'' I ask.
''Yeah, perfect.'' she smiles as she shuffles closer and rests her hand on my hip as she leans in and places a quick kiss on my lips. ''You?''
''Same.'' I whisper against her lips before quickly pecking them again. I roll on to my back and wrap my arm around her, holding her close and she rests her head against my chest.
''Soph?'' she says as her fingers draw shapes across my stomach and I hum in response to let her know I'm listening. ''When did you wanna tell your parents?''
''As soon as possible I guess. I mean, get it over and done with ya know?'' I feel her nod her head slightly against my chest.
''Did… did you want me to be there?'' I shuffle to sit up as she lifts her head from my chest and sits next to me.
''You'd do that?''
''Course, we're in this together right?'' she smiles.
''Right.'' I reply and I can't help but let a massive grin spread across my face. ''You're amazing, you know that?'' I wrap my hand around the back of her neck and pull her towards me and kiss her.
''I think you may have told me once or twice last night.'' she smirked as we parted.
''Mmm, well you were.'' I place a chaste kiss on her lips again. ''I'm gonna hop in the shower.'' I throw back the covers and shuffle out of bed feeling her watching me as I walk towards the bedroom door. ''Care to join me?'' I ask, hearing sudden movement on the bed making me smile and move quicker towards the bathroom letting out a laugh as Sian chases after me.
Showering is definitely more fun when you do it with your girlfriend. Well it is when your girlfriend is Sian Powers anyway. After we'd finished showering, we got dressed and she made us breakfast and then we plucked up the courage to drive to my house. We probably could have waited a little while, but it's only two days before the New Year and I don't want to start it on a lie. Sian's been really sweet and has been reassuring me the whole way that everything is going to be fine, and I'd love to believe her, but I know my mum and she's not going to take this as well as I'd like. I just hope my dad can at least stand up to her on this occasion and maybe show me some support.
''Soph…'' Sian voices breaks me from my thoughts and I glance over to her. ''We're here Babe.'' I look out the window noticing that we're already parked outside my house, and suddenly start to panic as I look at the front door.''
''Oh god… shit Sian, I dunno about this. I mean I know it was my idea, but… urrrgh.'' I run my hand through my hair. ''This is gonna be bad.'' She quickly reaches over and takes one of my hands in hers, pulling it on to her lap and entwining our fingers.
''It'll be fine. I'm here with you okay, and whatever happens we'll just deal with it, together.'' She squeezes my hand lightly as I look down to my own lap. ''Hey, look at me.'' I raise my head to face her and see her concerned and caring eyes looking straight into mine. ''Everything's going to be okay.'' I take a deep breath and nod as I let it out slowly.
''Okay.'' I manage a weak smile which she returns before undoing her seatbelt and I copy her actions as we both get out of her car.
As I walk into the house, I can smell fresh coffee and toast meaning that my parents are up and most likely still in the kitchen. Sian follows me into the house and I can see my parents in the kitchen as I enter the living room. My dad is sat at the kitchen table and my mum is carrying a plate over. As she places it down in the middle of the table between them, she glances up and spots me.
''Sophie, you're just in time for breakfast, come sit down love.''
''Erm…'' I don't reply, but instead walk further into the room and Sian walks up behind me.
''Oh, I didn't realise you had company.'' my mum states as she notices Sian.
''Yeah, erm… this is Sian… Sian, this is my mum and my dad.'' I state as my dad turns in his chair to look in our direction.
''Well it's lovely to meet you Sian.'' my mum says with a friendly smile, as she always does when she meets someone new, before she decides whether or not she actually likes them.
''You too Mrs. Webster.'' Sian smiles back as she stands beside me. ''Mr Webster.'' She nods in my dad's direction.
''Wait, Sian?'' My dad stands up from the table. ''You're Sophie's driving instructor right?'' he asks as he walks closer to us and Sian nods in response.
''Yeah.'' she smiles.
''Everything going alright? Our Soph's not causing you any trouble is she?'' my dad asks as my mum looks over at us, with an expression that looks like she's expecting it might be true.
''No, not at all, she's actually been doing great.'' I glance at her as she looks back at me with a smile, before I turn back to my parents.
''Erm, guys… Sian's not here about my driving lessons. We erm… we actually wanted to talk to you about something else.''
''Well come on in then girls, have a seat.'' My mum directs us to the sofa and I gesture for Sian to sit down, before I place myself next to her. ''Would you like a drink Sian love?'' my mum asks.
''No thank you Mrs Webster.'' My mum smiles and then sits on the chair opposite us as my dad settles himself on the arm of the same chair. ''Okay, so what did you want to talk to us about?''
Oh god this is it, come on Sophie you can do this, just tell them. I'm absolutely bricking it, like I could build an entire housing estate with how much I'm bricking it right now. I open my mouth to say something but close it again when nothing comes out as both my parents sit there expectantly.
''Well come on Sophie love, we've not got all day.'' my mum says as she sits there, her eyebrows raised as she waits to hear what I have to say. I look to Sian seeing her looking nervous as well, but as soon as I look in her eyes I know I can tell them, cos' I know I have her no matter what. Knowing she's here for me even though she didn't have to be, gives me the extra push I need to tell my parents what we came to tell them.
''Me and Sian…'' I say taking a deep breath and letting it out slowly. I reach my hand over and take Sian's hand in mine. ''Well… we're together.'' I watch as both my parents look down to our now joined hands and I see my mother's face drop and I dad just keeps the same expression.
''You what?'' my dad asks looking completely clueless.
''We're a couple.'' I clarify even though I really don't think telling them we're together while I sit here and hold her hand could be any clearer.
''Don't be ridiculous,'' My mum pipes up as she lets out a sarcastic laugh.
''It's not ridiculous mum, Sian's my girlfriend.''
''Girlfriend?! You go out with boys Sophie. I mean, you were with that Ryan lad not too long ago and besides, isn't this against the law or something, going out with your students?'' my mum states disbelievingly as I roll my eyes.
''Mum, I went out with Ryan more than a year ago and I'm eighteen for crying out loud! Me and Sian are together and-''
''You're not a lesbian!'' she blurts out and I let out a loud sigh.
''I don't know what I am okay, I just know that I'm in love with Sian.'' I feel Sian squeeze my hand and I grip hers back just as hard, thankful for her reminder that she's here with me.
''''In love?'' my mum scoffs.
''Yes, in love. We kiss and we hold hands…'' I say raising our hands up slightly. ''We even sleep in the same bed…''
''Soph.'' Sian whispers, interrupting me and I turn to look at her seeing a worried expression. I keep her gaze for a moment, it's amazing how her eyes can draw me in as soon as I look into them.
''I want you to leave.'' I quickly turn to look in my mum's direction seeing her glaring at us.
''What?'' I ask in shock, not sure if I heard right.
''I said, I want you both to leave. Get out.'' I look to my dad for help, for him to stick up for me or try to reason with her.
''Hang on Sal-'' my dad finally speaks up, but barely gets to start his sentence before my mums off again.
''No Kevin! They're coming here and talking rubbish, I'll not have this in my house. I want them to leave right now. I'll not sit here and listen to these ridiculous ideas.'' She storms out of the living room towards the conservatory and I feel tears stinging my eyes. I glance back at my dad as he looks at me with a sad expression.
''Dad…'' I look at him, hoping that he'll at least say something to me that tells me he doesn't think the same as my mum, that he doesn't think the idea of me being in love is ridiculous.
''Maybe it's best if you both just go for now eh Soph… give your mum some space, let her calm down.'' I can't believe he's actually telling me to go as well, my parents actually want me to leave my home.
''What? Dad please…'' I sniff back the tears that are threatening to come quick and heavy as I stand up from the sofa. ''Pleease.'' He doesn't say anything, but instead looks down and I feel Sian lace her fingers through mine and pull me into her side.
''Come on Soph.'' She guides me to the front door as the tears start to fall from my eyes. ''Here…'' She hands me the keys to her car as I look to her confused for a second. ''You go get in the car and I'll be there in a minute.'' she smiles.
''What? Where you going?'' I ask suddenly feeling a slight panic but not really knowing why.
''Trust me Soph yeah? I'll be out in a minute.'' She gently brushes the stray tears from my cheeks with her thumbs and kisses my lips softly before gesturing down the front path and I reluctantly make my way to her car and get in.
Sian's POV
Making my way back through the living room, I see Sophie's dad looking at me confused as I go to walk past him in the direction Sophie's mum went earlier.
''Sian love, I really think you should just leave it. It's best to just let her be.''
''I'm sorry Mr. Webster but I need to speak to your wife. I'm not here to make trouble, I give you my word.'' He looks at me for a second as though he's trying to read my thoughts before he silently nods and I continue on my way. I reach the door leading through to the conservatory and I can see through the glass that Sophie's mum is standing looking out into the back garden.
I quietly open the door and step through.
''Kevin, if you've come to tell me I'm-''
''It's not your husband Mrs. Webster.'' She quickly spins around to face me not looking at all pleased that I'm still in her house.
''What are you still doing here?!'' she spits out. ''I don't want you in this house, now get out,'' She is one moody woman, I can see where Sophie gets her stubbornness from, although I find Sophie's stubbornness kinda cute, her mum's on the other hand is nothing short of irritating right now.
''I have something to say, so I'm going to say it. It won't take long and then I'll be on my way.'' I tell her finding my own stubbornness and wanting to stand strong and get out what I came back in to say. She turns back around to face out the window again, her arms folded across her chest, almost like a child having a tantrum.
''Listen, Mrs. Webster…'' I start, as I walk a little closer to her. ''I love your daughter, more than anything.'' I hear a sarcastic snort, but refusing to let her stop me, I continue. ''I know you may not want to believe that, but it's true and Sophie loves me too. She's one of the best people I know, she's caring and thoughtful and never wants anybody to get hurt and I think that you should be really proud, because in some way you're responsible for who she is. You raised her to think for herself, stand up for what she believes in and to tell the truth. And that's all we came here to do today… tell the truth, because Sophie didn't want to hide anything from you. I'm sorry if you can't accept it, but we're going to be together regardless of yours or anyone else's opinion.''
I hear her sniff and I realise that she's crying. ''She my little girl… I want her to be able to get married and have a family one day… how's she meant to do that now.''
''She can still have all those things.'' She turns her head slightly, not looking at me, but I can see the side of her face and see a tear run down her cheek.
''I just don't know if I can accept it… it's just… not normal.''
''Who's to say what's normal? Love is love Mrs Webster and no matter what, I love Sophie. I think she deserves the same from the parents that raised her to be the amazing person she is too, don't you?'' She doesn't speak again and I let out a small sigh as I turn around and walk back towards the door, noticing a note pad and pen on the small table next to it and I pick it up.
''Sophie's going to be staying at mine for a few days, I'll leave my address here if you happen to need it.'' I tell her as I write my address down and place it back on the table before I leave.
''What happened? Why have you got my bag? Oh my God they've actually thrown me out haven't they?'' Sophie rambles out getting more upset, as I get into my car having just put her bag in the back seat. I turn to her and place my hand in hers which is resting on her lap.
''No, Soph, not at all. I just told them you'll be staying at mine for a few days that's all, and your dad let me go up to your room to grab a few of your things so you'll be more comfortable, okay?'' I give her a small smile which she returns with a nod as she calms down again, and I look into her eyes seeing a sadness I never wanted to see.
''Are you sure it's okay… I mean, me staying at yours?''
''Babe, you stayed at mine last night.''
''I know… but I just, I don't want you to think I'm invading your space.'' I reach across and rub her cheek with my thumb.
''You won't be, I want you there.'' She reaches up for my hand and takes it in her own, bringing it to her lips as she places a kiss on the back of it.
''Thank you.'' she whispers and I squeeze her hand gently, giving her a smile before I start the engine.
When we got back to my apartment, I made Sophie a cuppa before I went to put her stuff in my room. I wanted her to feel at home and not just be living out of her bag, so I cleared out a drawer for her and placed all her stuff into it, hoping she didn't find it too weird. I made us some lunch and we sat and cuddled up in my living room for a while watching the holiday movies that were still showing. Sophie hadn't spoken much since we got back and I didn't blame her. She'd cried a lot and all I could do was hold her and tell her that everything is going to be okay.
For the last few hours we've barely moved and Sophie's head is resting on my shoulder while my arms are wrapped protectively around her. Noticing her warm even breaths on my neck, I realise that she's fallen asleep, probably from exhaustion of being so upset. I don't know what I can do to make things better, I don't know if I can, but I'm at least going to try and keep her mind of things and hope that her parents see sense.
I gently manoeuvre myself off the sofa careful not to disturb her as I place her as comfortably on the sofa as possible and made my way to the bathroom.
About twenty minutes later, I walk back into the living room and see a red and puffy eyed, yet still very beautiful Brunette on the sofa, her legs tucked underneath her, her elbow resting on the arm of the sofa and her face resting in her hand with her eyes closed. I walk around the front of the sofa and crouch down in front of her.
''Soph…'' I whisper as I rub her other arm which is resting on her lap. She slowly flickers her eyes open, and I almost feel bad at waking her, but I'm hoping she'll appreciate it in a few moments.
''Hmmm…'' she hums, the quiet croakiness of her voice evidence of her upset.
''Come with me Babe.'' I say as I take her hand and gently tug her up.
''Where we going?'' she asks me. I don't answer, but instead lead her behind me as I make my way to the bathroom and push the door open.
''Sian… what's all this?'' she asks as she walks further in ahead of me and looks around at the numerous tea light candles which illuminate the room, the tempting looking bath filled to the top with bubbles, soft music playing in the background, I picked Howie Day which I know is one of her favourites.
''I thought you could maybe do with relaxing a little.'' I state as she turns around to look at me with a smile.
''You're so sweet.'' She steps forward and wraps her arms around me as she buries her face into my neck and I place my arms around her waist holding her close, as I kiss the top of her head.
''Only for you.'' I whisper. She pulls back and glances around the room again before she turns back to me with a tiny yet noticeable grin tugging at the corner of her lips. ''Do I get company?'' she asks me, and just like that she makes my stomach flip.
''Do you want company?'' I ask in her response, tugging lightly on her waist which I still have my arms wrapped around. She bites down gently on her bottom lip making me look to it as she nods her head making me grin.
Heaven, that's one word I've become a fan of using more since I met Sophie. Any time I spend with her is amazing, but there's certain times when there's no other word that can be used to describe the situation other than that and right now is one of them. Lying in the bath, candles, music, a gorgeous Brunette between my legs, this… this is heaven sent.
Resting my chin on her left shoulder, I turn my head slightly and kiss her neck.
''How you feeling?'' I whisper in her ear, getting only a hum in response making me smile. I pick up the sponge which is resting on the right side of the bath and immerse it under the water allowing it to soak it up before I raise it back up. Holding it just a couple of inches above Sophie's chest, I squeeze it making it release the water and I watch as it pours down over her golden skin. She lets out another hum and I repeat my actions as I place my lips on her shoulder kissing lightly along it.
''Feels nice…'' she whispers out.
''What… the water or the kisses?'' I ask her as I place another kiss on her shoulder.
''Both.'' she answers, as she turns her head side on so she's facing me, her lips almost brushing against mine. ''But I think I need some kisses here as well.'' she whispers before she takes my top lip between hers and kisses me softly. I lower my hand that's holding the sponge and drop it into the water, allowing both my hands to rest on her waist.
I part our lips for a moment, before I reattach them taking her bottom between mine again. Her lips are so soft and she always tastes so sweet, I'd swear she had some kind of permanent fruity flavoured lip gloss on. I feel her left hand sliding into my hair as she slowly runs her tongue against my lips and I happily part them, guiding my tongue to meet hers. I can't help but run my hands over her silky skin, made even more so by the water, feeling her body shiver a little as I barely run my fingers over her stomach. I suddenly feel her fingertips running the inside of my thigh before they graze over my centre, making me pull out of the kiss.
''Soph…'' I whisper against her lips as I rest my forehead against hers. Her eyes slowly open to meet mine allowing me to see they've grown darker already, and I know exactly what that means.
Thing is, I would quite happily make love to Sophie all day every day, even though I'd probably be knackered, but I'd at least give it a good go. I just don't want our relationship to only be about sex, and over the past few days we've barely spent any time together where one or both of us hasn't then initiated it. Especially now after she was so upset earlier about her parents, I don't know if it would be like I'm taking advantage or something.
''Maybe we shouldn't.'' I tell her, seeing a frown etch its way across her face as she leans back.
''Oh?''
''I just… think that maybe it's not the best idea, you know with what happened earlier an' all.''
''Oh right, sorry… I just thought…'' Her hand disappears from my thigh and she pushes my hands off her waist. ''I should get out.'' She stands up in the bath and I go to hold her wrist but she shrugs me off.
''Soph, I didn't mean-''
''Its fine Sian, I get it. I'm gonna go get a drink'' she says as she wraps her dressing gown around her body and walks out of the bathroom.
Okay, that is so not what I had planned to happen. I was meant to be getting Sophie to relax, but instead now she's angry with me. I quickly get out of the bath and dry off before putting my dressing gown on and heading towards the kitchen. As I walk in, Sophie's stood next to the sink sipping from a glass of water and I walk up behind her, slipping my arm around her waist, startling her a little, before I feel her relax slightly in my hold.
''I'm sorry.'' I whisper in her ear as I hug her close and she places her glass down on the counter. ''I didn't mean to upset you.'' She turns around in my hold and meets my eye.
''But you said-'' She goes to speak, but I quickly interrupt her.
''I said I didn't think it was the best idea… doesn't mean I don't want you Soph.'' I tell her as she looks down. I move my hand under her chin and raise her face to look at me again. ''Sometimes I want you so much, I don't know how I manage to keep my hands off you.''
''So you do want to then?'' she says blushing slightly at her own words, as she runs her hands over my arms.
''What do you think?'' I state, as I see a small smile playing on her lips. ''It's just, you were so upset earlier about everything and I didn't want to… push.''
''It was me that started it, I wanted to Sian, I wanted you.''
''Oh yeah? Well, the important thing now is, do you still want me?'' I ask in a whisper, moving my hands to the front of her dressing down and running them under the belt.
''Hmmm, well you kinda ruined the moment back there, but I'll settle for a takeaway and a movie, and then… we'll see.'' She leans in and kisses my lips quickly before she slips out of my hold and makes her way out of the kitchen and towards the living room before I have a chance to object.