HEY, I KNOW WE SAID THAT YOU WOULD TEXT ME BUT I WONDERED IF YOU WERE FREE LATER? Xx

HELLO YOURSELF, I AM WORKING UNTIL 4, BUT AM FREE AFTER THAT. WHY, WHAT DID YOU HAVE IN MIND? Xx

JUST A DRINK IN THE PUB. I'M ON TIL 5? Xx

I'M UP FOR IT Xxc

BUT YES, I AM MOST DEFINITELY UP FOR TONIGHT. MEET YOU OUTSIDE THE PRECIENT AT 5:15? Xxx

SOUNDS LIKE A PLAN, SEE YOU LATER Xxx

NOT IF I SEE YOU FIRST! Xxx

STONE! Xxx

Olivia was so engrossed in the text exchange between herself and Peter, she collided with Amanda who was entering the locker room at the same time as her.

'Amanda, I'm really sorry, I didn't see you there.'

'You were too wrapped up in your phone. I take it last night went well then…' Amanda knew she was right as Olivia flushed a deep shade of red and her mouth broke out into a furious smile. Evidently after more details, she leaned against Olivia's locker, forcing her to stop and look at her before she could get anything out of her locker.

'I guess you could say that. Peter's really nice. I think we are going to be great friends'

'Friends? Olivia, the fact you're the same shade as the beetroot in my salad tells me that you aren't just friends'

Sonny and Fin chose the ample moment to pile in to the locker room. Seeing Amanda leaning inquisitively up against Olivia's locker, told them that they were discussing Olivia's 'not date' last night. Excited they exchanged a glance and shut the door behind them.

'I take it we are discussing last night. Come on Olivia, spill…'

'Honestly Sonny, there is nothing to tell I promise.'

'Oh yes there is. Olivia you're blushing. In the five years I've been friends with you, I have never seen that, so come on, out with it'

'What do you want me to say?'

'What happened! For god sake Olivia…'

'Fin, nothing happened. We went for a drink, and we talked... and then I went home'

'Is that all?' The three faces in front of her fell and it was immedioately apparent that they had been expecting more.

'Yes, that's all. What were you expecting?'

'Olivia, you have it bad for him. That much is obvious. Admit it!'

'Sonny, she thinks they are just friends' Sonny, Fin and Amanda exchanged a glance with each other, before all looking at Olivia; Fin wiggling his eyebrows which made Sonny giggle.

'Friends my backside'

'Excuse me?'

'Olivia, admit it, you fancy him'

'I wouldn't go that far'

'Really, because I would. You like him, admit it'

'We've only had one date…' Olivia didn't realise what she had said.

'A date! So, last night was a date then? I told you, you fancy him don't you?'

'Honestly, I don't know. He makes me smile and he is sexy, but there is no point in entertaining the idea'

'And why not?

'Because of this Fin' Olivia shoved her phone into Fin's hand, before reaching past Amanda to unlock her locker. Fin stared at the screen blankly for a minute.

'It's a number'

'Yes Fin, well observed'

'So?'

'My dad spoke to Brian last night has set me up on a date with him. Tomorrow night'

'Him?'

'Yes, Apparently Brian told my dad that i need him in my life".

'But you like Peter…'

'So what if I do like him? We're better off as friends anyway, and the less said about Brian the better. The last thing I need right now, is a complication from him'

'Just tell him, you're not interested'

'Olivia, we just want you to be happy.you do not have to go on a date with him at all if you don't want to'

"So where does that leave you and Peter?'

"There is no me and Peter Amanda. We're going for a drink tonight and I will drop into the conversation about Brian'

'Olivia, you like him. It's obvious, no amount of denying it will make it go away.'

"'m not denying I like him. We'll be good friends. Now if you don't mind, we have work to get on with".

She was attracted to Peter- very much so.

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