Chapter Thirty-Seven

Spurred on by the needless loss in his family Chris decided to further his education by applying for Walford High Sixth Form where Amber, Lauren and Mercy attended. Chris had been moping around the square more or less since last June when he finished his last GCSE and other than his job on his fruit stall he had been living a life of no responsibility.

Another motive was that Chris was finding it both physically and emotionally draining living in the Vic; he felt so awful for Kat and Alfie but could hardly go around making they are ok forever and who knows how long it could take for them to get over it. Chris needed to think about his, Amber and Caitlin's future

"I think it's a great idea babe" said Amber as she and Chris sat at the Vic kitchen table going through possible courses Chris could take. "But" he said noting some doubt on her face

"Don't take this the wrong way..." began Amber

"I know I know" interrupted Chris "I'm not a genius but I got seven B's Amber I'd say I can keep up with the work load"

"Yeah. Yeah course" said Amber stroking his hair affectionately "What are you going to do then"

"I'm gonna do this P.E. course" said Chris; PE was the only subject at school Chris truly excelled in although he was by no means unintelligent he just never put any real effort in. Stacey never made him do homework and Chris never listened to anything Mo, Charlie, Jean or even Sean and Bradley told him to do

"Ooooh do a music course" said Amber; Chris raised an eye brow at her "Chris, you're awesome on drums and guitar"

"Where would I practice" said Chris "Kat and Alfie aren't going to want me playing every night are they"

"We've got the old house" said Amber "That Michaels living there now and he'll be OK with it he's out most of the time anyway"

"OK then" said Chris ticking the second box on the application form "Need two more"

"Let's have a look" said Amber "What do you fancy"

"Not English" said Chris "I can't be doing with all that analysing. I suppose I could do Physcology or something. I mean I know a lot already"

"So that's P.E, Music and Physcology" said Amber "I really think you should do buisness studies you know; I can see you as the next Ian Beale"

"Is that a compliment" said Chris raising an eyebrow

"I meant with the Buisness Empire" said Amber "Think of how far you could do. You've got the gift of the gab; you've got a friendly face and you're easy to talk to. I reckon you could give Alan Sugar a run for his money"

"Cheers babe" said Chris kissing Amber

"Anytime" she said "I can't wait until you join. I hope you're in P.E with me; although we're not snogging all the way through mind. We're not in Year 10 anymore"

"We weren't snogging the whole lesson" said Chris

"Peter and Lauren were lookers on and apparently we were" said Amber "And then we got detention, and we had to run back home in the rain"

"You seem to cherish that day a lot" said Chris "Remember every minute"

"I'll remember that day forever" said Amber

"Why" asked Chris

"Because; you gave me your coat when we were waiting for the bus" said Amber; small tears were forming in her eyes "You were shivering all the way back but you refused to let me give it back and I even had my own coat"

"Oh yeah I remember" said Chris "But I always give you my coat when it's raining"

"As we were running through the square I realised I was in love with you" said Amber "I was terrified; but then you turned around. You were soaked through and you looked so gorgeous and then you told me you loved me". Tears of joy were flowing from her eyes. Chris pulled her in for a massive hug as she began sobbing.

"Why are you so emotional" said Chris after about half an hour later "Time of the month or something"

"No" she said hitting him "I've been a rock for you lately I haven't had a chance to have a good old cry for a bit"

"You're so sweet and beautiful" said Chris

"Well, you're gorgeous and kind" said Amber "I win the compliment war"

JUST THOUGHT I WOULD WRITE THIS CHAPTER AS I HAVEN'T REALLY GONE INTO WHAT CHRIS AND AMBER DO WHEN IT'S JUST THEM ALONE. OBVIOUSLY IT WOULDN'T ALWAYS BE LIKE THIS