Ice and Fire
Chapter 4
AMY POV
I didn't go home last night. I was too tired to drive the extra mile so I slept at Lauren's house which was between Mine and Karma's house. I texted Lauren I would be in her guest room. Our relationship is great. She's actually like a real sister. We laugh and fight and share almost everything. Even our homes to each other. We both have spare keys of each others homes and can pretty much come in as we please. It's a great relationship.
I woke up super early to the sound of kids running around. I totally forgot Lauren ran a daycare during the day time. I make my way downstairs when all of the sudden I'm attacked by a little red head. "Hi Amy!" "Hey Rachel! How are you feeling?" "Really good! Thanks for fixing me up last night!" And she runs off. Lauren was standing right behind me and raises and eyebrow. "Last night? What happened last night exactly?" "She just got a really bad tummy ache and I helped her get better," I said in a low voice hoping she wouldn't ask me anything else but I know her way too well. "So what were you doing at her house?" "Her mom invited me over. No big deal. Nothing happened." "Hmm, well if I wasn't busy with all these kids I wouldn't let this slide. But we will talk about this later," she said walking off.
Three hours go by and I'm just playing with the kids. Have I mentioned how much I love them? I hear the door bell ring and some of the kids are starting to head out. By five all the kids are gone but one. The little red headed cutie is still here. We have become very acquainted with each other. She's super bright and has an incredible imagination. We both were sitting down at the kitchen counter coloring and I asked her to tell me a story. Yup. Her imagination is amazing. She made up a whole story about unicorns and a battle and princesses who save the kingdom. I was pretty entertained.
KARMA POV
I was late yet again to picking up my munchkin. As I pull up to Lauren's house I see that familiar Range Rover. Just knowing that that's her car and she's most likely in there, gave me butterflies and I couldn't stop smiling at that thought.
I go to the door and knock. Lauren opens the door and I apologize for being late. She throws me a friendly smile. "It's okay. I wasn't really watching Rachel. Amy is playing with her." The smile on my face just grows bigger. "They are sitting on the kitchen counter. Go right ahead." "Thanks Lauren."
As I get closer I could hear Rachel talking about something really exciting and Amy throwing in an occasional 'wow' or an 'oh my gosh!' I come up behind my munchkin and tickle her. She cannot stop laughing. "Mommy! Stop!" She screams but still laughing. She knows she loves it. I stop and carry her and give her a kiss on the cheek. "I missed you, sweetie." "I missed you too mommy!" I turn to look at Amy. "Hey you," I smiled at her and she smiled back with a little blush in her cheeks which made me blush. I feel like a school girl. She makes me feel shy but alive. "Hey you too," she said getting up and giving me a hug. "Rachel, go gather your things and I'll wait for you here." She nods and runs off.
AMY POV
I can't stop staring at the red beauty as she talks to her daughter. She snaps me out of my trance. "You're staring." "Uh..um..I'm sorry." She just winks at me. God, what the hell is wrong with me. Obviously she likes you. Just ask her out or ask her if she's gay. No! That would be rude. Would it? Why can't we just have a saying to know we are gay. This is so difficult.
We both take a sit and she sees what we were coloring and she bursts out laughing. "Why are you laughing?" "It's just that..that Rachel kind of colors better than you," she laughs again. "Hey, I'm allowed to color outside the lines if I feel like it. Plus, I'm a doctor with messy handwriting. It's bound to not be as pretty like your daughters," I said trying to defend myself. "Well you are the adult and she's only five but whatever rocks your boat." "Floats your boat, Karma," I said trying to correct her. "What?" She asked confused. "It's whatever floats your boat not rocks your boat." "Nah-uh" "You wanna bet," I said taking out my phone ready to google it and prove her wrong. "Okay what are we betting?" I honestly had no idea. "You decide," I said trying to take off the pressure off of me. "Okay well, if I win, you let me drive your Range Rover and if you win well, you take me to the movies." "That's like a win-win for YOU isn't it?" She just hums, "mmhmm." I turn my phone around and show her. Her eyes grow wide and just looks at me. I have a smirk on my face. She composes herself and says,"Well, I guess we are going to the movies." I laugh a little. "I guess we are." "But aren't you going to ask me properly?" She said with a pout. This is new. I cannot see her pouting like this. Makes me want to kiss that pout away even if it was fake. "Okay I will," I get up and hold her hand. "Miss Ashcroft, will you do me the honor to go to the movies this Saturday 7pm on the dot?" I say with my best British accent and her face has a tiny hint of red. "Doctor Raudenfeld! Are you asking me out on a date?! Oh my, how can I say no?!" We both burst out laughing. This I like. I like how she can play along. How she can be funny and down to earth. And that laugh. I could hear it on replay all day.
Rachel comes running in. "Are you ready, honey?" Rachel nods. "Okay well we will get going. Rachel say bye to Amy." Rachel comes running to me and gives me the tightest hug she can do and whispers a small goodbye. Karma looks at me and gives me a hug herself. "I'll see you Saturday," she walks away and waving goodbye. Lauren says goodbye to Rachel and karma and shuts the door.
"So…" She says. "Soo.." I mimic her. "So you two like each other?" That's what I like and hate about Lauren. She just cuts the chase right away. "I don't know what you're talking about," I said trying to not give myself away but failed horribly. "Well looks like you both do like each other. The way you stare at each other gives you two away." "Well, I don't even know if she rolls that way. I do like her but.." She cuts me off. "Amy, it's clear that she does like you. Just go for it. You might surprise yourself. And I get it. Whatever happened with Jessica in the past is in the past for a reason. Karma looks at you with loving eyes as you do too. So if you want my advice, just do it. Like Nike. Do it for yourself." "Seriously Lo, the Nike saying?" "Did it work?" "A little. I feel motivated now." "Well, I'm not ashamed of using it then," she smiles and heads up to her room. Halfway up the stairs she turns around and asks, "Are you staying over again?" "Probably not. My dogs haven't seen me in two days. I had to asked the maids to fill up their bowls. I have to see them." She nods and heads back up.
KARMA POV
"So how was your day sweetie," I asked Rachel looking in the rear view mirror. "It was super fun! Amy had all the kids playing together and we learned new games. Then, all the kids had to leave so Amy and I colored. I like her, mommy. She's nice." I can feel myself smile. Rachel has never talked about someone like she just did about Amy. Amy what are you doing to me?! I can't help the fact that I like her more because my daughter thinks she's nice. "That's good, sweetie! Are you ready to spend the weekend with your dad?" "Yeah I'm excited! He promised he would spend the whole day watching Disney princesses movies!" "That's great, honey!"
We arrived at home and we ate dinner. Soon after that, I quickly give Rachel a bath and tuck her in. I have to be in bed soon. I have to drop off Rachel for a play date but just to my luck I won't go to sleep soon because my phone vibrates. A new text message. A smile is plastered on my face. It's from her. I don't care if I don't get any sleep tonight.
Amy- Hey. It was nice seeing you today :)
Karma- It was nice seeing you too! Why are you still up?
Amy- Just my thoughts are keeping me awake.
Karma- What are you thinking about?
I shouldn't have asked. She's taking forever to text back. She probably fell asleep. I can feel my phone vibrate again. She replied.
Amy- You.
My heart melts. What do I say now? It's been five minutes and I haven't replied. My fingers dance around the keyboard and I go with my gut.
Karma- Really?
Amy- Yup :)
Karma- What about?
Amy- Only that we get to go to the movies Saturday night! It's going to be so much fun lol
Karma- You're such a dork :)
Amy- Hey! :(
Karma- turn that frown upside down silly. I'm only joking
Amy- you better be. Well I have to go to bed. Those kids really tired me out. Goodnight, Karma. Sweet dreams :)
Karma- goodnight, Amy :)
Well I guess you can call that flirting? It was flirting. I charge my phone and with a smile on face, I let sleep take me.
SATURDAY NIGHT
KARMA POV
Well, I don't know where we stand but it's definitely not friends. We flirt with each other and smile and throw winks at each other. And now this. Is this even a date? What the hell do we call this?
It's 6:30 and Shane has arrived to take my little girl out for ice cream. He's a life saver. Rachel's dad got called in again and isn't able to see her until Sunday. There are only a handful of people that I would actually trust with my little one. "So is it like a date-date?" "Shane, I honestly don't know but I hope I find out tonight." Well maybe you'll get a kiss goodnight," he winks at me. I hope so too.
Rachel waves goodbye and Shane smiles and takes my little girl away. I finish getting ready when I hear the doorbell ring. "Coming!" I yell from the top of the stairs. I swing the door open and I'm greeted with a beautiful blond. She has chuck taylors, some skinny jeans and a fitted v-neck with some accessories. She looks so different when she's wearing 'hangout' clothing. Sexy different. I'm wearing a blouse, black skinny jeans and flats. But never underestimate that my makeup and hair are on point.
She throws me her keys. "You drive short stuff," she said winking at me. I frown. "I'm not that short," giving her a small punch on the arm. "Ouch," she rubs her arms,"whatever you say," and gives me a toothy smile. "So I do get my win-win after all huh?" "Just because I'm nice and I think you deserve it," giving me a smirk. God, she's beautiful.
AMY POV
She starts my car and you can hear the engine roar. "Her name is black beauty, please be gentle with my baby," I said being serious and also playful. I do want her to be gentle with it. "Wow I love it! I want one now!" She squeals. "Get your own," I let out a small laugh. "I just might," she winks at me and it's just heaven on earth. She flips through the radio stations and finds one and starts to sing. She makes my stomach flip and I don't stop myself anymore. She takes her hand and laces her fingers with mine. And we drive off.
Authors notes: let me know where you guys would like to see this story go. It's barely getting good. I'm hoping to have a lot of chapters to this. Thanks guys!