Here is another update! It's a bit short again and a little fluffy at the end, but trust me. Tomorrow's update is going to be very dramatic :D Thank you so much for the reviews so far and keep them coming!!
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The Dragon and the Rose
Chapter Eight
Friends again
Chloe spotted Tegan from across the shop. She hurried past the rails of clothes, reaching out to snag her wrist.
'Tegan!' she beamed. 'It's me! Remember?! Chloe!'
'Oh, hey,' Tegan smiled, a slight puzzled expression on her face. Last time she'd seen the woman, she had been practically draped over Pete.
'How are you? Got any good bargains?'
'A few,' Tegan replied, holding up the two bags she was carrying. Chloe smiled.
'I got a gorgeous t-shirt from Next. I love that place.' Tegan smiled in agreement. 'How's Pete?' she asked.
'He's okay,' Tegan replied, stepping away slightly. This woman was a little overwhelming.
'Oh, goodie. I was just thinking how cute you looked together. What are your feelings for him?' Tegan felt like she was being interrogated and gave a shrug.
'I've not known him long, but he's nice and I like him. Anyway, I thought you two were supposed to be on a date?'
'Not a date date,' she laughed. 'Just a get together. A catch up.'
'Who was that other guy you were talking about?' she asked, making light conversation. Chloe suddenly gave a dramatic sob.
'Oh, it just wasn't working,' she cried, sinking to the floor with a sudden wail. Tegan glanced around in surprise at the loud squawking noises she was making, before kneeling on the floor beside her.
'What happened?'
'He was cheating on me…' Chloe paused for effect. 'With another man!' Tegan gasped, slapping a hand over her mouth to contain her giggles.
'Oh, I'm… sorry. I'm sure you'll find someone new.'
Chloe nodded, wiping non-existent tears from her eyes and getting to her feet.
'Anyway, I 'ave to go and catch the bus. We'll catch up another time, yeah? Yeah?'
'Yeah, sure,' Tegan replied, watching the blonde hurrying off in stupidly high heels. Shaking her head, Tegan laughed to herself, before going back to browsing through trousers.
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Libby was stood on Lucy's doorstep when she arrived home, baby Jenny cradled in her arms. The blonde slowed hesitantly, before walking up the steps and unlocking her front door.
'What are you doing 'ere?' she asked, not looking at Libs.
'I'm sorry,' the dark haired woman said. 'But… Lucy, I can't do this! I can't fall out with you and I need your help and everything is going wrong.' Her bottom lip began to tremble and Lucy looked at her.
'Come in,' she said, stepping aside. Libby went into the front room, slumping down on the sofa with Jenny still sleeping in her arms. Lucy shut the door and followed her in.
'I don't know what to do Luce!'
'Is this about Scott?' the blonde guessed, taking a seat beside her.
'Yes. Nothing… much has been happening between us. Well; we kissed, but that's all, but I don't want to fall for him and…' Libby rubbed her eyes. 'I love Swill, I really do.'
'You have to stop what's going on,' Lucy replied. 'It's not fair on Swill and it definitely isn't fair on Jenny.'
'I know,' Libs wailed. 'I ruin everything.'
'No, you don't,' Lucy said, wrapping an arm around her and pulling her into a hug.
'Can we be friends again, then?' she asked, looking up tearfully.
Lucy nodded. 'I'm sorry I was a bitch.'
'I'm sorry I'm a terrible person.' Lucy shook her head and hugged her tight.
'You're not a terrible person, Libby. But, you 'ave to sort this out.'
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Libby waited in the park, twisting her hands nervously on her lap. She swung gently on the swing, heart thudding harder when she saw Scott come up the road. He grinned when he saw her, pushing open the gate and heading towards her.
'Libby,' he greeted, leaning down to kiss her. She couldn't help, but sink into the kiss, running her hand through his fiery red hair.
It was wrong, but she just wasn't sure how to end it.
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'C'mon, Miss!' Duncan yelled, kicking the ball to Derek. Derek dribbled it around Tegan, before kicking it to Pete.
Pete knocked it into the goal, punching the air in victory.
'What's the score, Miss?' Dean mocked with a good-natured grin. 'I can't 'ear ya, Miss!'
'Ah, you win,' she laughed, flopping into the muddy ground. Dirt streaked her face, knees and elbows brown with the stuff.
Pete grinned. 'Go get dressed, lads,' he called, watching as the boys flooded back towards the changing rooms. Then, he turned and peered down at Tegan.
'Okay down there?' he winked, before helping her to her feet. Tegan smiled, blushing when he held her against his chest.
'That was fun,' she said breathlessly, but suddenly the air around them was heated and he was close.
Pete nodded, grinning in his cocky Dunham way, before he leaned forward to catch her lips.
Tegan gasped into his mouth, but she gripped him close, deepening the kiss. When they broke apart, both stared at each other.
'Well, that was unexpected,' she said, with a nervous laugh.
'But you didn't mind,' Pete smiled, kissing her again.
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