Hey guys! I have returned :) not a brilliant chapter, sorry, i clearly need to get back in the swing of it...

Jen had gotten up and left early, Tilly rising with her to see her off, both women trying to hold back tears in the uncertainty of when they could see each other next. They were however content that whatever happens, they'd get through it together.
Jen mouthed 'I love you' to her red head through the car window before starting up the engine, Tilly smiling and flashing her a small gentle wave, mouthing the words back sincerely.
That was it. Tilly was left standing alone, unsure of where to go from here. She'd only just seen Jen, yet she missed her already, how was she going to cope without her so close?!
'Morning!' came the chirpy voice of her neighbour, Jess. 'You're up early!' she said as Tilly turned to face her, 'oh gosh, are you ok?' Jess added having now seen Tilly's raw teary cheeks.
Tilly looked into her eyes before completely breaking down in front of her. Jess moved in to comfort her, forgetting polite new neighbourly etiquette, and instinctively wrapping her arms around her. Tilly was glad of the support, but her kindness and sympathetic soft tones only made her more emotional.
She eventually calmed down and Jess suggested they head back to their dorm for a coffee and a chat.
Tilly was touched, and felt at ease with jess, her kind eyes full of consideration and trust.
They spent the morning sharing stories, Tilly laying out the complete story of her and Jen, Jess listening intently with complete understanding.
'I'm amazed Tilly!...That is so beautiful…I can't believe you both managed to get through all that…No wonder you're upset, it's probably like losing your left arm!?'
Tilly laughed, 'yeah, I just hope she can stick with me through this!...She has a habit of running when the going gets tough.'
'Maybe in the past Tilly, but with court and everything, I think she proved how she feels...it was plain for everyone to see last night. You two were so cute. I'm totally jealous of what you have!' said jess with a sincere smile, Tilly mirroring it, knowing full well she was the luckiest woman in the world.
'Shit! What's the time?!...I've got this induction thing at half 1!...Sorry I'm gonna have to go and get ready!' Tilly said, hastily getting up to leave Jess' room.
Jess chuckled, 'no probs, I've got my own meeting later on. Good luck!'
'Thank you!' replied Tilly, grabbing a hold of the door before turning back towards Jess, 'Thank you for this morning!' she added, 'I really needed that!' She flashed her a smile as Jess nodded in appreciation. 'Anytime!' she replied as Tilly smiled and made her way back to her own room.
She checked her phone to find 4 missed calls from Jen. Shit!
She wanted to call back but was running so late. She grabbed a shower with the full intention of phoning back afterwards, but by then she'd completely forgotten and dashed out to find the building in which her course induction meeting would be held.

Jen had sat motionless for most of the journey, her eyes brimming, and the odd tear escaping without her noticing. Her eyes were fixed on the road, but her mind was elsewhere. Last night had dimmed her fears, but it didn't take away today's empty feeling of loss. When she'd finally made it home Diane had left her a note saying there were left-overs for her in the fridge, but the thought of eating turned her stomach. The only thing that could ease this feeling was Tilly, yet ironically she was the cause of it. She grabbed her phone, calling just to say hello, anything just to hear her reassuring voice. No answer. She tried a few times but to no avail. It didn't help her mood at all, resigning herself to call in sick at the club, before taking herself straight up to the comfort of her bed, cuddling into her quilt as silent tears soaked down into her pillow.
She'd eventually managed to drop off, but woke exhausted in the early evening, her puffy eyes laying evident to the torture she was feeling. Her head was banging, and all she wanted to do was close her eyes again and forget the world around her. She snapped them open again thinking of Tilly, grabbing her phone in the hope she'd heard from her. Nothing. Why hasn't she got back to me yet? Not even a text! She thought to herself, her mind beginning to whir with irrational thoughts.
She contemplated leaving it, telling herself the ball was in Tilly's court, but pulled herself together and opted for composing a text instead. She had made a promise to herself, and Tilly, that she was going to fight for them, so childish stubbornness was no longer an option.

'Hey you. Everything ok? What's been happening your end? Miss you JX'

The reply didn't come until another couple of hours. Jen had by this time managed to drag herself out of bed to join Diane watching TV downstairs.

'Heeey. I'm so sorry, been a manic day. May have broken down when you left. Jess had the job of consoling me. Then I was late for induction, and have been signing up for things at the fair afterwards. Crazy busy day! I'm sorry. Free for a phone call? xTx'

Jen smiled on the arrival of Tilly's text, instantly ashamed of the paranoid thoughts she'd had earlier in the day. She did trust Tilly, but her mind was in overdrive, not knowing quite how to handle the situation at all.
She excused herself from the lounge and headed upstairs briskly, tapping buttons and initiating the call tone.
Tilly answered within a few rings, and Jen beamed at hearing her voice, all sadness and emptiness washed away instantly.
'Hello you,' was all Tilly had said, yet Jen's heart had melted. 'Hello yourself,' Jen replied through her earnest grin.
Tilly went on to tell her all about her day, apologising for not calling back.
'Ooh, and guess what?...I signed up for an art club!' Tilly said excitedly.
'Oh brilliant, I'm glad, you should definitely keep up with that, you're a very talented artist Miss Evans!'
'Yeah, I thought it would be a good release seeing as my course is going to be hard going...I can't believe how much work they're proposing to cram into this first few weeks!' Tilly replied, thinking back to the afternoon's induction meeting.
'Welcome to University Tilly,' Jen said with a chuckle.
'Oy! We'll have less of that!...It all sounded really interesting actually. I'm looking forward to the first lecture next week.'
Jen smiled at her enthusiasm. She knew Tilly wouldn't have a problem with hard work, she thrived on it.
'Oh Jen, sorry I'm going to have to go, Jess is knocking, we're all going for drinks again tonight,' Tilly said hastily. 'Oh ok. Have a good night!' Jen replied, her enthusiastic tone not quite evident.
Tilly had noticed and immediately said, 'I love you! I wish you were here!' trying to reassure Jen that she had nothing to worry about.
Jen smiled weakly before simply saying, 'miss you.'
Tilly exhaled slowly, her eyes beginning to brim slightly but trying to hold them back not wanting to break down on Jess again in a few moments.
Jen heard to door knock again on the other end, 'go on, don't keep your friends waiting.'
'Owwww,' was Tillys reply before Jen cut her off, 'I'll speak to you later on. Have a really good night...I love you!'
'I love you to!'
She made her way towards the door as she heard to click of Jen ending their call. Saddened, she took a deep breath, took one last glance in the mirror to check her watery eyes, and whipped open the door. She was met by 3 of her housemates, all smiling and inviting themselves in.
'You took your time!' Jess said with a smirk.
Tilly laughed, 'yeah sorry, phone call!'
Jess gave her a considerate knowing look, to which Tilly nodded and smiled appreciatively, reassuring Jess that she was ok.
They all spent some time going over their days, the clubs they'd signed up for etc, the boys having put their names down for ridiculous ones just for a laugh. They eventually headed to the student union bar and made the most of the cheap drinks. Tilly didn't have anything on for the next few days so she was safe in the knowledge that a hangover wouldn't get in the way of anything.

'Missess Gilmoe. Dud you know youare th most beautifful person I know?!'

Jen stirred and picked her phone up from her bedside table, squinting at the bright light of the screen as she smiled reading Tilly's text.

'Is someone a bit drunk Miss Evans? JX'

'Mayyb, maybe not?! xxxxx'

'I think that answers my question ;) good night then is it? JX'

'Yess bu it woulld be bettr if you qere here! Get bac herev now thank you! xxx'

Jen chuckled at her little drunken messages.

'I wish I could I really do. You go and enjoy your night, be safe! JX'

'ooooooowwwwww! Youre so meeaaan to me!'

':) I love you JX'

'No! Im being madd at yoh! Stop that!'

'You couldn't be mad at me...'

Jen sent the text then turned her phone to take a photo of herself snuggled in bed, bottom lip stuck out in an innocent sad face. Send.

':o nope! Not evsn that incrediblly cute picturs can get aoundme! I need you hwer please!'

Tilly hit send then instantly sent another, 'owwwww! I mis that litle sleepy face so much xxxxxxx sorry I woke yyou! Go bac to sleep'

Jen chuckled, 'I knew that'd do the trick ;) Miss you to! Enjoy your night and I'll speak to you tomorrow. I'll try and resist calling at the crack of dawn as I imagine your head won't enjoy that :) Love you JX'

'My head will be fine thank yoi very much. I am completly sober! Good night Miss Gilmotr. Sweet dreams xxxxxxxx'

With that, Jen smiled again and placed her phone back on the night stand, pleased Tilly was thinking of her, and feeling a lot better than she had that morning. This was going to be totally doable!...she hoped!