Chapter 5

One week later, Lucy, Ian and Bobby stepped out of the train station and looked round at the sight of Walford. Lucy sighed. She was glad she was back, she could finally find out where Joey was. He hadn't really been in contact since she went away and she had missed him. She placed her bags in their room, and went downstairs, fishing out her phone.

'I'm going to find Lauren. Let her know I'm back' Lucy said to Ian, before heading out...

Whitney was walking back from the market, when she spotted Lucy heading out of her house.

'Hey up stranger. How was Devon?' she asked, smiling. Lucy smiled back

'It was fab. Me and my Dad are going down there for Christmas with Bobby' Lucy said happily, glad that she could look forward to a happy Christmas. She had the perfect boyfriend (so she thought), a family back together and the best friends she could ask for.

'Where you heading?' asked Whitney

'To Lauren's. Why?' asked Lucy, a frown appearing on her face.

'Oh. She won't be in. She's gone out somewhere with her mum apparently' answered Whitney

'Oh'

'We could go for a drink and you can tell me all about Devon, if you want' said Whitney. Lucy smiled.

'Sure. Come on, then' Lucy smiled, linking arms with Whitney and heading for the Vic...

Meanwhile, hidden away from the rest of the world in Lauren's bedroom, Lauren and Joey were making out on Lauren's bed. Lauren pulled Joey's t-shirt over his head and threw it on the floor, sinking deeper into the kiss, pulling him closer to her, neither of them unaware of the front door opening. A loud creak on the stairs broke them apart.

'What's that?' Joey asked Lauren quietly

'Lauren?' called Cora. Lauren and Joey's eyes widened in horror, as Joey leapt off the bed and grabbed his t-shirt.

'What do we do?' he asked, throwing it on. Lauren saw the door handle to her bedroom turning. She opened her wardrobe door and shoved Joey in, slamming the door shut, just as Cora walked into the room, narrowing her eyes.

'What are you doing?' she asked. Lauren fixed her shirt and straightened out her hair.

'Just got dressed. Was thinking of having a lazy day, but something came up' lied Lauren. Cora studied her and believed her.

'Well come and help me with the shopping and my bags. Make yourself useful around the house' said Cora, before walking back downstairs. Lauren let out a huge sigh of relief as Joey climbed out of the wardrobe.

'Jesus, that was close!' he hissed, but still gathered Lauren in his arms and kissed her neck gently. Lauren giggled, and cupped his face in her hands and kissed him.

'Come on, I'll distract Nan, while you sneak out' said Lauren, heading for the stairs, Joey following...

A few hours later, Joey entered Lucy's house and leant against the door, a huge smile on his face. He couldn't believe they almost got caught, but that made it more thrilling. He kind of liked them both sneaking around.

'Joey. Where have you been?' asked Lucy, dragging him from his thoughts.

'hmm? Oh... out'

'I can see that. Where?' she demanded

'Bumped into Lauren and then I went into town and met up with some of my friends from back home' answered Joey, starting to walk past Lucy, when she grabbed him.

'What's. That?' she demanded

'What's what?' asked Joey, getting annoyed

'That on your neck?.. Oh my God.. You've cheated on me!' screamed Lucy, the realisation hitting her quickly

'I haven't I swear!' lied Joey. This was not how he planned to break up with her.

'It's a love bite isn't it?' Lucy shouted at him. Joey didn't answer...

Max was walking back from the Vic, a bottle of wine in his hand, when he heard Lucy screaming. He frowned and then saw Lauren throw Joey out of the house. Max rushed over to them.

'Whoa whoa..what's going on here?' he asked. Lucy answered that for him, with tears sparkling her eyes.

'He's cheated on me!' she cried, before rushing back into her house and slamming the door. Max sighed and looked at Joey.

'You can stay at ours for a few days. Come on' he said. Joey hesitated, but followed...

'Mum, come on. I'm hungry' whined Abi, as the family sat down to eat dinner that night. Tanya slapped Abi's hand away from the food.

'No. We're waiting for your father' replied Tanya. She heard the door open and pointed behind her.

'That'll be him now' Tanya said. However, Lauren frowned when Joey walked in with Max behind him.

'What's Joey doing here?' she asked, taking along sip of her drink.

'Lucy has just dumped Joey and has thrown him out, so I said-' began Max, but was cut off by Lauren spluttering into her drink.

'You what?' she coughed

'Lucy dumped me and threw me out..' repeated Joey, locking eyes with Lauren. However, Lauren grabbed her jacket and headed for the door.

'Lauren, where are you going?' shouted Tanya

'To see if she's okay!' Lauren shouted back and the door slammed shut...

Lauren headed across the street and knocked on Lucy's door. Ian opened it and motioned for Lauren come in.

'She's upstairs' he said. Lauren nodded her thanks and rushed up the stairs to comfort Lucy.

'Luce, I just heard. I'm so sorry' said Lauren, secretly apologizing as well. She hugged one of her best friends tightly, as Lucy cried, making Lauren feel guilty. She had unintentionally hurt her best friend, and she would never forgive herself for that...

Later that night, Lauren crept into her house and quietly closed the door. She crept along to the kitchen and grabbed a glass of water, drinking it. She turned back round and almost let out a scream, If Joey hadn't have kissed her. He pulled back and rested his forehead against Lauren's.

'How was she?' he asked, keeping close to Lauren

'How do you think? She's distraught, Joey. She was in tears when I got there. I hurt my best friend and that was something I vowed never to do again' said Lauren hotly.

'Will you keep it down?' hissed Joey, looking up to the ceiling, making sure no one had heard them, before turning his attention back to Lauren.

'Look, now we can sneak around without guilty... There's nothing to stop us now' he continued, his thumb caressing her cheek.

'Expect our parents when they find out' whispered Lauren

'Let's not worry about them. We'll deal with them when that day comes' whispered Joey, before leaning down to connect their lips in a passionate kiss, wiping all of Lauren's doubts away...

Next chapter is when the drama starts... And Abi gets suspicious :D BTW: Wasn't tonight episode cute the Lauren\Joey scenes? :D R&R X