AN Short, but I got the idea that Peter would avoid a major confrontation until he lost his temper. I'm not going to do Professor Kirke's, because I think he would leave it well alone, and they wouldn't really spend that much time together since she's so 'grown-up'.
"Hello Peter." Several of Susan's friends chorused.
Susan looked towards the doorway and sighed. There he was, a grimace on his face disguised as a smile. He was absolutely no good with female attention.
"What is it Peter?" Susan groaned. "Mum said I could have the parlour."
Peter's very fake smile vanished. "That's not it Sue." He said, quietly. "It's Lucy's birthday soon, and I was wondering if you wanted to get her present with me tomorrow."
"I've got her perfume. The latest from DiVonne." Susan snapped.
Peter blinked in surprise. "Lucy doesn't wear perfume unless it's a special occasion. Then she wears that flowery one that Ed got her last year."
"She should update her taste." Susan frowned. "That perfume was in fashion when Grandma was young."
"It's nothing to do with fashion, and everything to do with the fact she likes the smell." Peter shook his head. "Lion's mane, you really don't care, do you?"
Susan scrunched up her nose before remembering how childish it made her look. "What?"
He stared at her in disgust. "You're no friend of mine." He said finally, before storming off. Moments later, the front door slammed.
Susan realized with a start that her heart was racing. What had just happened?