Sophie pulled her blazer on over the top of her white t shirt and frowned at herself in the mirror, stepping out of the bathroom and gesturing to her body, "Is the jacket too much?"

Katy laughed, "Soph it's like thirty degrees outside, I don't think you need it."

"Yeah I know I don't need one but I wanna look nice." stated Sophie, brushing down her blazer as her frown grew in size, "So is it too much?"

Sam shook her head, "No, you look nice."

"Really?" asked Sophie sceptically, a small smile tugging at the corners of her lips, "God this is stupid."

Katy chuckled, "Stupid? It's fucking weird is what it is … you're about to take Sian Powers out for dinner. I honestly can't get my head around it."

"Yeah this is fucking crazy Webster." muttered Sam, obviously the most unhappy about the situation. She'd tried her best to be supportive for her friend but couldn't help believing that Sophie had well and truly lost her mind. Everything had changed so much and it was clear Sophie could see something in Sian that neither of her friends could.

"Where are you taking her?" asked Katy.

"Some restaurant on the other side of the town … figured we wouldn't be near anyone we knew there." stated Sophie, stepping back into the bathroom and rechecking her appearance.

"She still wants to sneak around even though we all know?" asked Katy with a frown.

Sophie popped her head out of the bathroom and shook it, "No, we want to sneak around … I'm not ready for anyone else to find out."

"Why? Everyone already knows you're gay." stated Sam as if it were the most obvious thing in the world.

"Yeah but … everyone also knows that me and Sian hate each other and that Sian's straight." explained Sophie, stepping out of the bathroom, "I really don't plan on being in the middle of the biggest scandal the college has ever had and I also don't fancy the snide comments and bitchy remarks I'm gonna get from certain people."

"Not to sound harsh Webster but … you've had to put up with snide comments and bitchy remarks your whole life mate," reminded Sam, "What's different now?"

Sophie shrugged, "I'm different now … and I'm happy with the way things are, I don't want it to change."

"Whatever Soph, it's your life and your decision just … be careful okay?" warned Katy, "I can't see this ending well myself."

"I guess there's only one way to find out." stated Sophie, grabbing her wallet from the table and shoving it into her pocket before patting herself down to check she had everything, "Keys, money, phone … think I'm sorted."

Katy laughed, "Awww you're a little cutie when you have a date aren't you Webster?"

"You haven't got her any flowers or anything Sophie, bad move." teased Sam.

Sophie's face instantly fell, "Should I have?"

Both girls burst out laughing, Sam getting up from her seat and pushing Sophie towards the door, "Don't be ridiculous, she's lucky she's getting this much from you."

Sophie turned on her way out, flashing her friends a quick wink, "Don't wait up."

The girls had agreed to meet just down the road from the hotel, not wanting to draw attention to themselves as they left together but not wanting to arrive separately. The end of the street seemed like an acceptable compromise and as Sophie started her walk through the hotel, down the elevator and through the foyer she could feel her heart beginning to pound and her stomach beginning to flip at the thought of what was about to happen.

As Sophie rounded the corner of the hotel and started her walk down the street, she couldn't help a beaming grin spreading across her face as she set eyes on Sian waiting for her. There was only one word Sophie could think of to describe the blonde at that moment and it was beautiful. Her hair was tied up in a neat bun, a few strands of hair framing her face perfectly and her body was covered by a red dress that clung to her in all the right places. Sophie couldn't help but notice the obvious nerves Sian was feeling, her fidgeting and shuffling of her feet making it blatantly apparent, but the fact Sian was nervous only made Sophie find her even more adorable.

"Hey good lookin'." greeted Sophie, grinning broadly at the blonde as she turned on the spot, her face instantly lighting up as she set eyes on Sophie.

"You scrub up well." stated Sian playfully.

Sophie chuckled, "Well I do try … you don't look so bad yourself."

"So where are you taking me Miss Webster?" asked Sian,

"You'll just have to wait and see." teased Sophie, holding out her hand and looking at Sian expectantly, "Ready?"

Sian nodded her head, smiling as she looked down at Sophie's hands before lacing her fingers through the brunette's and giving it a gentle squeeze, "Lead the way."

As they walked down the street towards the beach, the girls talked amicably, laughing and generally enjoying one another's company. A strange sense of calmness had settled over the both of them and they couldn't believe how at ease they were able to be with one another for a change. Not once did one of them feel the need to make a snide comment or take offence at something the other had said and they seemed to have reached a point where they didn't need to try and be nice to one another, it just happened naturally.

"Soph where are we going, we've been walking for like an hour." huffed Sian, swinging Sophie's hand between them as a frown etched it's way across her face, "I wouldn't have worn these heels if I'd known you were gonna make me walk so far."

Sophie laughed, "Stop being such a drama queen, it's been like twenty minutes and we're nearly there."

"I'm not a drama queen." sulked Sian, a pout quickly forming on her face, "My feet hurt."

"Fancy a piggy back?" laughed Sophie, raising her eyebrows expectantly.

Sian shook her head, "Now that'd give everyone something to look at wouldn't it?"

"Well the good news is, you don't need one." started Sophie, tugging on Sian's hand and bringing them to a halt before nodding to the building they were currently stood outside of, "We're here."

Sian looked up at the restaurant and smiled before turning back to Sophie, "What made you pick here?"

Sophie shrugged, "Well we are in Spain and I eat a lot of food so … tapas seemed like the obvious choice."

"You seem to keep bringing me places I love … it would seem you know me better than you think Webster." said Sian, squeezing Sophie's hand and nodding towards the restaurant, "We going in then or are you just gonna grin at me like a goof?"

Sophie felt herself blush having indeed been lost staring at Sian and quickly nodded her head, pulling on Sian's hand and leading her towards the door way before stepping inside.

As soon as they entered, Sophie knew she'd made the right decision. The restaurant was beautiful and oozed Spanish culture, from the hanging paintings on the wall to the music that was playing quietly from the speakers. The restaurant was decorated with warm reds and oranges and the fairy lights hung across the ceiling gave the whole place a warm, cosy feeling.

A beaming man greeted Sophie and Sian upon their arrival and eagerly led them to their table, taking their drinks orders and handing them a menu before making his way towards the bar to get their drinks.

"Wow, this is really nice." stated Sian, looking around the restaurant and taking it all in.

Sophie laughed, "Who'd have thought I'd have such good taste right?"

Sian couldn't help but smirk, "Well you are on a date with me so … your taste can't be that bad."

A comfortable silence settled over the pair as they both grinned before lowering their gaze to the menu, taking in all the dishes on offer and deciding what it was they wanted.

Sophie felt overwhelmed as she looked down the list of food and couldn't help but feel she just wanted to order all of it. She'd starved herself all day in preparation for dinner so that she could eat as much of the delicious food as possible and now she was sat in the restaurant, the scent of the food from the kitchen hitting her nostrils, she could already feel her mouth beginning to water.

"You're gonna think I'm a right fat pig." chuckled Sophie, looking up from the menu to catch Sian's eye, "I'm tempted to get it all."

"Well we're meant to just share so I guess you won't look that bad." stated Sian.

Sophie grinned, "You're sadly mistaken if you think I'm sharing Powers."

"Okay you're right you are a fat pig." teased Sian, looking up at the waiter as he approached their table, placing their drinks down before smiling at them both and asking if they were ready to order.

Sophie nodded, "I hope you have plenty of room on this notepad because this is gonna be quite a list … okay … I'd like the Spanish omlette, Albondigas, Croquetas de pollo … fried calamari, pollo Marbella, salsa potatoes and errm … the chorizo."

Sian raised her eyebrows, looking at Sophie in amusement, "Is that all?"

"What? It's only a little dish … and I'm obviously gonna share it with you … maybe." Sophie added the last word quietly, a smirk tugging at her lips as Sian just shook her head.

"Okay well if there's any food left after fatty ordered I'll have … the king prawns in garlic and chilli sauce, castilla anddd … the salsa chicken wings." stated Sian, smiling at the waiter and handing her menu over as he nodded and walked towards the kitchen.

Sophie laughed, "You're brave."

"Why?" asked Sian, frowning.

"Eating chicken wings on a date … that's erm … gonna be attractive to say the least." teased Sophie, her grin growing by the second.

"Shut up." mumbled Sian, feeling herself beginning to blush as she took a sip of her drink and took a moment to let her embarrassment subside before leaning across the table and linking her hand with Sophie's, "Soooo …. What does Sophie Webster do on a date?"

"She pays and hopes it's enough to impress the girl." stated Sophie simply causing Sian to burst out laughing.

"That's your move huh?" asked Sian with a smirk earning her a nod from Sophie, "Well I'm afraid my affection can't be bought so you're gonna have to do a bit better than that."

Sophie shook her head, "I'll see what I can do … What about you, what does Sian Powers do on a date?"

"I'm not answering that." stated Sian, raising her hand and tapping the side of her nose, "Give away my moves? No chance."

"Oh come on, you asked for mine." protested Sophie.

Sian cocked an eyebrow, "Babe, footing the bill isn't quite a 'move' is it?"

"Well you wouldn't know how effective it is would you … since you never pay for drinks or anything." stated Sophie, "What was it you said? Sian Powers doesn't pay for drinks, she just gets them bought for her?"

Sian shrugged, "It's true … and to be honest Soph, when you order half the menu, you really should pay the bill."

Sophie chuckled, leaning forward and picking up her drink, "I think half might be a slight exaggeration."

"You got more than twice as much as me." stated Sian simply.

"I starved myself all day for this, my mouth it watering at the prospect of this food, of course I ordered a lot." argued Sophie.

"That's bad date etiquette Soph." said Sian, enjoying the fact she was winding the brunette up.

Sophie smirked, "Says the girl who ordered chicken wings."

"Oh you just wait Webster, you'll have never seen anything sexier than me eating a chicken wing."

"This is by far the weirdest first date conversation I've ever had." chuckled Sophie, taking a sip of her drink before placing it back on the table.

Sian giggled, taking a gulp of her own drink before smiling warmly at Sophie, "So … how about we have a normal conversation? Do things by the book for once in our lives?"

Sophie nodded, "Sure … so Sian, tell me about yourself."

"Well …" started Sian, stifling a giggle at Sophie's question, "I'm eighteen, I'm an only child, I go to college in Weatherfield but I start university at Manchester in September. I like soppy rom coms, long walks on the beach, I'm a cat person not a dog person and my favourite colour is red."

Sophie grinned from ear to ear, opening her mouth and starting to sing, "Lady in reeeeedddd, is dancing with meeeeeeee, cheek to ch-"

"Soph stop!" squealed Sian as both girls erupted into laughter.

A few minutes passed by as their laughter subsided, Sian raising her hand to her face and wiping under her eyes as she made sure her make up was still in check from laughing so much.

"You're something else Sophie Webster." chuckled Sian, "So … what about you? Tell me about yourself."

Sophie grinned, "Errm lets see … I'm eighteen, I have an older sister called Rosie and I go to college in Weatherfield but will also be going to Manchester university in September. I like horror films and action films, driving around on sunny days, girls who wear my clothes, I'm also a cat person and my favourite colour is purple."

"God we really have nothing in common." stated Sian, resting her head in her hands and looking at Sophie expectantly.

Sophie smirked, "Dunno about that, we could get a cat with a purple and red collar and we'd be pretty set."

Sian couldn't help but laugh, "And I could lounge around in your clothes before you take me for a walk on the beach."

"And I'll drive you there on a sunny day." added Sophie, both girls unable to wipe the broad grin from their faces.

"Seems like a pretty nice time if you ask me." stated Sian.

Sophie nodded slowly, both girls maintaining eye contact as they watched each other carefully, a strange silence washing over them as they enjoyed the comfortable moment they were sharing.

"Do you want this anywhere on the table in particular?"

Sophie and Sian both snapped their heads to the side, their moment rudely interrupted by the waiter who was staring at them expectantly with a tray full of food.

Sian shook her head and smiled at him, "Just anywhere is fine."

Sophie sat back in her chair, nudging her drink to the side and watching as the waiter placed the dishes down on the table, trying her best not to drool all over the table at the sight of the food.

Sian was watching Sophie with amusement, a small chuckle leaving her mouth as she watched Sophie run her tongue over her lips.

"Hungry Soph?" teased Sian, Sophie not even caring that she was being openly mocked and nodding her head eagerly.

"Enjoy ladies." stated the waiter, giving the girls a final smile before turning and walking away from the table.

Sophie rubbed her hands together excitedly before picking up her knife and fork and staring at the food, "I don't know where to start."

"Calm yourself babe." chuckled Sian, unfolding her napkin and settling it out flat over her lap.

Sophie raised an eyebrow, a small smirk tugging at her lips as she watched Sian lay out her napkin, "You're such a lady."

"Trying to make myself look good before I eat this food like a right tramp." Sian grinned broadly as she sank her fork into one of the potatoes and slipped it into her mouth, "Oh yeah, that's the stuff."

"Fuck this, I can't wait any longer." stated Sophie, picking up the first piece of food she set eyes on and eagerly pushing it into her mouth.

Around half an hour passed by before Sophie slumped back into her chair, resting her hands on her stomach and letting out a long breath, "Oh my god I'm stuffed."

"That was literally the best meal I've ever had." stated Sian, lifting her napkin from her waist and throwing it down on top of her plate, "However I think I'm gonna have to be rolled out of this restaurant."

Sophie breathed out a laugh, letting out a groan as she tried to sit up straight, "I think we need to just walk it off, have a cigarette and we'll be fine."

"I can't get up." huffed Sian, pouting and looking truly sorry for herself.

Choosing to ignore Sian's words, Sophie leant forward, peering at the bill on the table before slipping her hand into her pocket and withdrawing her wallet.

"You don't really have to pay for it you know." said Sian with a frown.

Sophie pulled a few notes out of her wallet, assessing them to check the amount before throwing them down on the table and shrugging, "You can't take my only move away from me Sian, that's just cruel."

"Well then … thank you for dinner Soph, it was lovely." stated Sian, the sincerity in her voice clear as she beamed at Sophie across the table, "So what now?"

Sophie slowly rose to her feet, letting out a huff as she felt how full her stomach actually was, "Now, we leave."

"Are you gonna walk me back to my room like a real gentlemen then?" asked Sian, pushing her chair back away from the table.

Sian grinned, holding out her hand and helping Sian up, "What makes you think the evening's over?"

"It's not?" asked Sian, letting Sophie grip her hand and lead her through the restaurant towards the door, thanking the waiter on their way out. "Where are we going?"

Sophie chuckled, "You ask too many questions, where's the mystery of romance gone eh?"

"Oh so you're romancing me now are you?" teased Sian, grinning playfully as they walked away from the restaurant.

"Well what do you want to do?" asked Sophie, swinging their hands between them as they walked along the street. The night was cool and yet surprisingly warm, the hot stickiness that had been in the air during the day no longer present as the sun set in the distance and darkness started to creep in.

Sian shrugged, "Something fun."

Sophie grinned, looking along the street and getting an idea before turning back to Sian and pulling on her hand, quickening her pace as she stepped backwards and lead the way, "Come on then."

Sian's puzzled expression quickly turned into a smile and she shook her head at how childish Sophie could be as the brunette pulled her towards an arcade on the sea front. "And why are we going to an arcade?"

"I feel like dancing." stated Sophie, scanning the inside of the arcade eagerly before setting her eyes on her target causing her face to light up, "And since we're seeing each other in secret … I couldn't exactly take you to a club could I?"

Sian stopped beside the dance machine Sophie had dragged her to and a smirk quickly formed on her lips as she looked up at the brunette, "Remember when we went camping and I said I'd teach you something one day?" started Sian, stepping further towards the machine and kicking her heels off as Sophie nodded, "Watch and learn Webster."

Sophie laughed, stepping forward and slipping a few coins into the machine as both girls took their places, "I'm sure you'll show me up no end."

"I can't wait to rub it in when I beat you at something else." teased Sian as the screen lit up and the machine started to count in the song.

In all honesty, the next few minutes passed by as a blur to Sophie, having been paying very little attention to the game as she lost herself staring at Sian. The way the blonde would laugh along with the game was infectious and every giggle that left her lips caused Sophie's stomach to flip over. Sian wasn't lying when she said she'd beat Sophie, moving her feet perfectly in time with the music with what appeared to be minimal effort ensuring Sophie was nothing short of blown away by her.

"Okay wow." stated Sophie as the song came to an end and Sian erupted into giggles again, pointing at the screen and then looking at Sophie with a smirk.

"Someone needs to get practicing or I'll be wiping the floor with you next time." teased Sian, gesturing to their scores.

The statement was simple and meant as a passing comment but the words couldn't help but bring a smile to Sophie's face as she stepped back onto the ground and looked up at Sian.

"So you … want there to be a next time?" asked Sophie.

Sian nodded, "This has been fun."

"The night is still young." said Sophie before a playful grin tugged at her lips, "We have to go back to the hotel for the next part of the date though."

Sian breathed out a laugh, resting on Sophie for support as she pulled her heels back on, "Easy there Webster, I don't put out on the first date."

Sophie's face fell and it instantly transformed into a pout, "Oh come on!"

Sian rolled her eyes and tugged on Sophie's arm, pulling her in the direction of the exit, "Come on you big baby."

"Were you joking?" asked Sophie, the saddened expression remaining on her face.

Sian seemed to contemplate the question for a second before turning to Sophie and smirking, "I guess I could make an exception for you … you're lucky I already know I'm not gonna be disappointed."

"Oh yeah?" started Sophie, her facial expression instantly transforming to one of glee, "Wish I could say the same."

Sian nudged her hip against Sophie and shook her head, unable to deny the smile that was beginning to trace her lips, "Fucker."

"Only joking babe." said Sophie, slipping her hand into Sian's and instantly enjoying the soft, warm feel of the blonde's skin against her own, "There's gotta be some reason I keep coming back for more."

"You're not helping yourself here Soph, I can easily retract my offer." teased Sian as they stepped out of the arcade onto the street.

"What if I offer to give you a piggy back ride to the hotel once your feet start to hurt?" asked Sophie.

Sian considered the offer for a moment and nodded, "You're getting there."

"I'll see what else I can pull out the bag on the way back eh?" said Sophie, shooting Sian a toothy grin as they began their walk back..

Sian nodded, neither girl saying anything further as they settled into another comfortable silence and walked along the street hand in hand. Had anyone asked either of them a few weeks ago if they ever thought they'd be were they were at that moment, they were sure they would have laughed in that person's face. No one could have predicted that on a warm summers night in Spain, Sian Powers and Sophie Webster would be walking together, quite content in one another's company after what could only be described as a perfect evening.