Sorry for the delay in posting the new chapter. I struggled a bit this chapter. Didn't know the best way for Tilly to find out about Sophie's feelings. Via Jen or Sophie. Anyway... I hope you like it... I wonder what Tilly will do?

As jen went up to the bar to order some wine she turned to look back at the two friends. Jen had to admit that Sophie looked gorgeous with her all over tan bringing out the best of her blonde hair and blue eyes. The tiny shorts she was wearing seemed to make her legs even longer. She certainly knew her best features and how to show them off at their best.

In comparison Jen looked down at her outfit and instantly felt frumpy. Fuck! What was this girl doing to her. Jen had never really conformed, she had always worn clothes that she liked, rather than what was in season or 'on trend'. She had always felt comfortable with her look and in her own body. Sure she maybe wasn't a size 8 like Sophie, and even Tilly who had a stomach like a washboard. Jen had always been a bit more curvy, and in the past she had never had problems attracting attention. But now... Now as she looked over at Sophie and Tilly, Jen felt insecurities about her look. What if Tilly actually preferred blondes? Tall, skinny tanned blondes! Jen felt sick at the thought. The thought of losing Tilly to Sophie.

The arrival of Ann-Sophie next to her at the restaurant snapped Jen out of her thoughts.

"Bonjour Jennifer. May I help?"

"Oh hey Ann-Sophie" Jen replied leaning in to give the woman a peck on both cheeks.

"Yeah that would be great. Thank you... Merci" Ann smiled back at Jen before nodding over to the table where Sophie and Tilly were sitting busy chatting away "I think they have much catching up to do".

"Yes. Yes I'm sure they do."

Jen order some wine and the two of them walked over to join Sophie and Tilly. As Jen sat down next to Tilly she felt slightly reassured when Tilly leant over and place a hand on her knee where it remained as the four of them discuss the menu and what they were going to eat.

As the evening went on the four of them drank and ate until they were all stuffed and made the slow journey home. Tilly linked arms with Jen and the two of them walked behind Sophie and Ann who were deep in conversation in French. Jen was desperately trying to listen in on what they were saying, but she could only pick up the odd words ...Plan of action. Sexy, killing me and love. Jen wished she had been able to hear it all, to know what Sophie was planning.

When they got back to the house Jen didn't feel like staying up for anymore drinks and said her good nights before heading up to bed. Tilly came up 10 mins later to check up on her.

"Is everything OK sweet?"

"Yeah it's fine.i'm just really tired all of a sudden." Jen smiled before adding "must be my age right!"

Tilly laughed "oh yeah... What with you being 40 and all!"

"40!" Jen responded. "Jeez, it's getting worse!"

Tilly walked over to where Jen was standing slowly getting undressed and placed her arms around her gorgeous girlfriends body, pleased that Jen seemed a bit more relaxed.

Tilly gave Jen a hug and added "yeah well, just so you know I love you whatever the age difference." Tilly

Looked into Jens eyes "in fact I LOVE the fact you are older...that I'm your toygirl"

Jen laughed "toygirl? Ha. I like it" she leant in and planted a kiss on Tilly's lips "well I'm pleased you don't mind the age gap."

"Not at all" Tilly replied cheekily "I like to do my bit for help the aged. Now shall I tuck you into bed Granny Jen?" Jen slapped Tilly on the bottom in response to the teasing "you are SO cheeky Tilly Evans"

"I know!" Tilly gave Jens bum a quick squeeze "and you wouldn't have it any other way right?"

"Hmmm probably not" Jen looked at the redhead wrapped in her arms and whispered "well seeing as you offered... You could maybe help me unhook my bra..at my age I sometimes struggle to reach round you see." Jen smiled in a seductive way.

"Mmmm oh do you now?" Tilly smiled back at Jens playful suggestion. "Now as much as I would love to help you get undressed, I did promise I'd stay up for another drink, and if start taking your clothes off, we both know what that will lead to."

Jen stuck out her bottom lip in a pretend sulk "OK I guess I'll have to struggle along by myself" pretending to bend over and walk like an old person across the room. Tilly laughed " you sure I can't tempt you back downstairs for another drink?"
"Nah I'm good thanks. Gonna read for a bit in bed I think. You go though"
"OK. I'll see you in a bit. Sleep well." Tilly planted a kiss on Jens lips and left the room to make her way downstairs.

When Tilly found Sophie she was sitting outside, alone.
"Where's Ann-Sophie?" Tilly asked.
"Oh she said she was tired and so has crashed out in one of the spare rooms. Looks like its just the two of us." Sophie handed Tilly a glass of red wine.
"It's such a nice evening I thought we could sit outside and look at the amazing sky and stars."
Sophie patted to the empty space next to her on some cushions she had put on the ground and Tilly kicked off her shoes and sat down next to her friend.

Looking up into the pitch black sky above Tilly wondered if she had ever seen so many stars before in her life. It was inspiring. "It's so beautiful" Tilly exclaimed.
"Yeah... Yeah it is isn't it" Sophie turned to look at Tilly and took a deep breath.
"I'm so happy you're here Tils"
"Yeah me too. Thanks so much for inviting me... And Jen" Tilly noticed the change in Sophie's face at the mention of Jens name. Tilly decided to be blunt "You don't like her do you?"
"Why do you say that?" Sophie responded, playing for time as she thought through her possible answers.
LIE - and say yes I do she is really lovely and I'm really happy for you as you seem totally in love. OR
TELL THE TRUTH - well the thing is Tilly, the reason why I don't like Jen is because I'm jealous as fuck. Because I've realised that I like you. That I have feelings for you and it's killing me watching you with her.
"Soph - I don't understand why you don't like her."
"Tills it's not so much about her... I mean ... It could be anyone really... I don't even know her... It's just... Well ..." Sophie paused and took a gulp of wine. "The reason why Brad isn't here is because I told him not to come." Tilly looked over at her friend confused as to why she would do that.
"I told him not to come because... Because I had feelings for ...someone else"
"REALLY? Who? You kept that quiet. Who is he? Have you been having a summer romance with one of the local boys who has probably fallen madly in love with you and you will only break his heart when you leave in a few weeks time" Sophie looked at her friend and realised she didn't have a clue. But then why would she? Sophie had been pretty shocked herself when she had experienced these feelings for Tilly. Trying to work out what it all meant. What she wanted to happen.
Taking a deep breath, Sophie looked Tilly in the eyes and took the plunge "Tilly don't get freaked out now OK, but it's... It's not a local boy. "Tilly interrupted "oh my god... Is it an older guy! Are you having a secret affair with a married man!" Tilly asked excitedly
Sophie shook her head. "No Tills. No married man. No local boy...in fact...it's a girl"
Tilly's mouth dropped out in shock. "WHAT? You ... And a girl... No fucking way!"
"Way Tills" Sophie responded dead serious.
"Oh god... It's Ann isn't it?" Tilly exclaimed
Sophie shook her head again "no Tills it's not Ann-Sophie" Sophie paused again and looked at her friend in the eyes and swallowed hard "it's... It's YOU. I...think...I'm in love you TILLY!"