Chapter 4

Lauren hadn't seen Lucy about since that evening and she intended to keep well away from her at all costs. She felt bad about the way she reacted, but Lucy was asking for it and she sure got it.

Laurens first day at her new job was approaching. Although she was looking forward to it, her nerves seemed to take over whenever she thought about it. All her insecurities came to surface and there was only one person who could take those away, Joey.

Joey had been away for the past week on a business trip for Max, who was still trying to sort out his domestic problems. Lauren was eagerly awaiting his return; it felt like he had been away for months.

"Lauren, can you please come and clean away this art stuff, it seems to have overtaken the living room" Max shouted from the bottom of the stairs.

"Alright, alright keep you hair on, well..anyways" she laughed loudly, much to Max's annoyance.

"The sooner Joey gets back the better" he muttered under his breath, "he's the only one who can keep you in check" he shouted, slamming the front door behind him.

Lauren smiled to herself, her dad was right, Joey had an affect over her to be a better person. Her stomach fluttered with every thought of Joey.

"Not long now" she whispered to herself, and began tidying the living room.

Joey hopped off the train at Walford, eagerly making his way to number 5. God he had missed Lauren so much, more than he could of possibly thought. Who would of thought, Joey Branning so mesmerised by a girl.

"JOEY" screamed an excited Alice

"Hey Al, how you been?" he quizzed his little sister embracing her

"Yeah fine thank you, how was the trip?" she replied cuddling his side

"Fine, bit boring if I'm honest, where is Lauren have you seen her?" branching his arm over her shoulders as they headed to the square

"Ummm, I think she is at home, she has been going crazy without you" she laughed

Joey smirked, he had been feeling the exact same way.

"She's not the only one" he muttered.

Carrying on their conversation, they turned down towards the market heading for number 5.

Lauren, walked out of the Minute Mart with bags of shopping for her mum where she spotted Joey walking her way with Alice.

"JOEY!" shouted Lauren, as she dropped all her shopping bags, running over to Joey jumping on him, wrapping her arms around his neck and legs around his waist. She grabbed his face kissing him passionately.

"Hi baby" he laughed holding Lauren close to his body.

So caught up in the moment, they didn't realise the whole market staring. The bystanders then broke out into claps and Awes which brought them back to reality making Lauren blush and bury her head into Joeys shoulder.

"Take me home" she whispered into his ear with pure lust in the tone of her voice, Joey knowing full well what she wanted, and he wasn't going to disagree.

"Later's Al" Joey shouted as Lauren was quickly pulling his hand through the market.

Joey hadn't even put his bag down before Lauren once again pounced on him. Her hands brushing his jacket from his shoulders, as she kissed her way down his neck. Joey locked his hands in her hair, picking her up again and guiding their way upstairs. Lauren had no time to think before she was pushed up against the bedroom door, Joey making light work of her top and shorts, leaving her in underwear. Her hands taking no time to unbutton his shirt and trousers pushing them to the floor as he carried her towards the bed laying her down.

"I've missed you" she blushed slightly

"I've missed you more" he replied between the trail of kisses he placed on her body

Lauren released a small moan of satisfaction as her underwear was removed within seconds. Joey discarded his boxers before slowly entering her. He noted Lauren bite down on her bottom lip as he picked up speed, Lauren roaming her hands over his chiselled back and bum as her satisfaction reached peak. Joey watched her as her orgasm intensified much like his own before ending their love making breathless.

They lay silently watching each other, Joey making small patterns with his fingers on her lower back. Her eyes were fixated on his occasionally flicking to his plump swollen lips from their intense kissing.

Joey broke their silence, "Are you excited for tomorrow babe" a smile of pride sweeping his face.

"Yeah I am, just hope I am good enough" she replied looking down at her hands

"Hey, I know your good enough, your amazing and soon everyone will know your amazing, then I guess I will have to share you" he sighed giving her a wink.

"You make everything so much better you know that" she kissed his cheek, snuggling into his side and began to drift off.

"Lauren, babe wake up, time to get up" Joey whispered in her ear to an asleep Lauren.

"Ugh, go away, sleep more sleep please" she croaked half asleep.

Joey couldn't help but laugh, he knew Lauren was not a morning person at all.

"Right well there is only one way I can get you out this bed" before she knew it Joey had scooped her up in his arms and made his way to the bathroom, putting her into the shower and turning it on.

"HEY JOEY" she screamed, now completely wet, she decided to get him back the only way she could. Lauren stripped herself of her night wear, watching his eyes pop out his face as she began washing herself with shower gel.

"What's the matter" she winked at him playfully "Want to join me" she held out her hand knowing she had got to him as she noted his growing bulge, laughing to herself as she watched Joey undress in record time and jump in with her.

"Right don't be nervous darling, enjoy the day and make some friends" Tanya said packing Oscars lunchbox.

"Mum, it's not my first day at school, I will be fine stop worrying" Lauren chuckled as she headed out the door with Joey, "bye love you" she shouted as left with Joey for the station.

"Right I will see you tonight, I will meet you here, have great day" Joey kissed Lauren, letting it linger for longer.

"Love you" she blew a kiss at Joey heading up the station stairs.

Her first day went really well much to her surprise. Lauren as used to having constant bad days, but this was different this was the start of something new. Everyone was welcoming and pleasant. She was shown the ropes and what was expected of her and her pieces. After a tiring first day, Lauren said good bye to her new friend at work Kelly and made her way home. She couldn't wait to spend the evening with Joey.

Hoping off the train, she made her way towards the exit where Joey was waiting for her.

"Hey babe, how was it?" he pulled her in for a tight hug and kissed her cheek

"Yeah, I loved it, it was amazing" she replied placing her hand in his

"I told you didn't I, knew it" he chuckled as they headed for The Vic for dinner. He knew this was just the start for Lauren, she was amazing and soon the world would see too.