Thanks to everyone who's left a comment! I wasn't too sure what people would make of it really. I know Joey doesn't come across as the same character, but I took into account that she went through the court trial with out having met Charlie. I assume most of you got that. Anyway I'm glad you're enjoying it, it's given me a distraction from my school exams.
Joey lay awake in bed. The sun was shining through the caravan curtains, and reaching her face. She smiled, remembering the meal with Charlie.
If only she knew. Joey shook her head. Her hair, her eyes, her smile, your dreaming if you think she'd ever look at you like that doofus! But I could feel something there, mmmm maybe I just wanted to see something. Joey you are such a sad case! GET UP. She rolled herself out and forced a look in the mirror. What do we have to work with this morning? She thought. Mmph! The state of me! She put the kettle on and rubbed her eyes.
"Charlie?" Ruby yelled. She sat herself up in bed and checked the time. It was 9am. She barely had her eyes open, but could make out Ruby at her door. "What do you want?" she mumbled. "Can I borrow your hair straightner?" Charlie blinked. What in the world did Ruby want that for? She never straightened her hair. "mmm…fine!" She crashed back into the pillow. Ruby fixed a plastered smile on her face. Worked like a charm! She had learnt of the years that if she ever wanted to borrow something of Charlie's the best time to ask was when she wasn't awake yet, or tired and about to sleep. That or she didn't ask her face to face. Ruby checked Charlie out on the bed. "Was your night that good huh?" I knew it was too good to be true, I knew she'd bring the topic up! She sat up properly and faced her "It was a very pleasant evening thank you. We just talked." Ruby snorted "Ya you did!" That was sarcasm in her voice wasn't it? "Joey love me, want me, I need you oh baby oh baby!" Charlie grabbed a pillow and threw it at Ruby. "It's not like that!" "Hey! Mind that valuables!" Ruby circled her face. It wasn't like that….was it? Just because I enjoy her company…arrr!
Joey had miraculously transformed her self after a shower and breakfast, and now felt ready to tackle the day, even if another session of counselling lay ahead. Perhaps I should just go over and thank her for the meal, or maybe that would be pushy. Ah Joey what's wrong with you, you can't think straight. HA haha! Think straight…good one! She grabbed her phone and keys. I will….not I won't, I should… Trying her best not to argue with herself, she headed towards Charlie's place. A friend would do it, and that's what I am, just a friend.
Charlie was up and about, thanks to VJ who had stormed in and dumped a ton of Questions on her about being a cop. "Have you ever used your gun? Have you locked up lots of bad guys? Do you think I could be your partner? How old do you have to be?" "I don't know VJ. You have to work really hard at school, eat a load of vegemite, and be ready for anything." She had sent him off in a day dream as she went for a shower.
"Rubz could you just pull down my top, I put my hoodie on thinking it would be a little colder today, and it's obviously not, and now I'm stuck." She had both arms up in the air, with her hoodie and top over her face, baring her bra to the unexpected visitor. "Sure!" Came a voice in front. Wait that's not Ruby! Fuck. She regained full sight, and saw Joey before her biting her lip, holding back tears of laughter. "Joey! I didn't expect to see you, I've just been thinking about you." Holy…wtf!!! Why did I say that? I've obviously just had a shower, she's surely noticed. God that sounds so wrong now! She was growing redder by the second, waiting for her to reply. "Eh I just wanted to pop round and thank you again for last night, I really enjoyed myself, your family are a hoot!" She smiled, not knowing where to look. "You're very welcome! Ruby, Leah and VJ think you're great!" "Ha I doubt it." She focused looking down. "I also wanted to apologise if you thought I was too forward in anyway, pestering you with questions about your dad and stuff." "No really it was wonderful to just to talk about it all, with someone that genuinely cares." Charlie reached for her arm, without thinking. What are you doing Charlie? Hellew…anyone home? Joey eyed her hand, just like before, and then met her own eyes. Wow this is awkward, do I leave now…? Charlie's heart started beating faster, conscience of the situation she dropped her hand and turned to the kitchen table. I want to bury my head in a pile of pillows and forget all this, she must think I'm…I'm gay! Am I? NO! I'm straight, I always have been. "Charlie? I'm sorry this is my fault…" she stuttered "I'm just gonna go." She turned to leave. How was this her fault? Charlie swung round and grabbed her arm again. "Joey I'm really sorry. I'm just…" She looked in her eyes and saw an admired gaze back at her. What is this? What is this? She kept asking herself. "Just what?" Joey whispered gently. Yes you idiot, JUST WHAT?? Joey slowly moved nearer to her, put her own hand on Charlie's face and rested it under her chin. "I'm such a bad friend right now!" Charlie mumbled. "You've been through a lot and you trust me, and all I can think about is…" ahh I just said that out loud didn't I? "All you can think about is what?" Joey grew nearer. Charlie brought her eyes up at her. They grew in depth as she grew nearer, she had a small smile on her face. Should I be doing this? She's going to freak any minute now, and she'll never want to see me again. It's happened with other friends. Joey focused on her eyes. Maybe she's feeling the same? I don't be silly Charlie, like your anything special! "Who was this someone that's ah caught your attention? Just out of interest, seeing I couldn't get it out of you last night." Charlie stuttered. "This incredible person, who's funny, amazing, has a great job, great family.." Charlie moved away. I told you she didn't feel the same! Joey was on edge seeing her move away. "Charlie, it's…Y"
"Hi guys! Listen VJ is at his friend's for the day, I'm going to see Roman later and I won't be back till late, is that alright Charlie?" She nodded, avoiding any further confrontation with Joey. Just as quick as she had walked in, she had left. Charlie started clearing the breakfast bowls off the table. "Charlie?" Joey tried to get her attention, but it seemed hopeless. She knows you like her, and her head's about to explode, nice one Jo! "Ok well I'll see you around." Joey waved goodbye and backed out the door. Charlie crumbled. You've ruined everything!
The door came busting open, and Joey strided towards her. Charlie whizzed round, not expecting to see her there for a second time. She reached her phone she'd left on the yellow table. You're only fooling yourself if you think she came back for you Charlie! Joey turned to leave, annoyed with herself she'd screwed things up so bad. "Joey please don't go…I…You…" she pointed at her and then at herself. Joey didn't turn round immediately, but halted. A single tear was running down her cheek. "I'm sorry Charlie I didn't mean to make you uncomfortable.." "Uncomfortable?" "Well yeah you walked away coldly. Look I didn't want to tell you I'm gay, I knew you'd freak out. I'm sorry I should have, and I shouldn't have been so…" Charlie walked towards her. "What about this certain guy you were on about?" Joey sighed. "There is no guy Charlie! It's just……." Charlie searched for the answer in her facial expression. "You." Joey finished, immediately regretting it. Charlie stood there, not quite sure she'd heard her right. Joey stood opposite waiting for something. "What?" Charlie let out. "Well aren't you going to go running around mad, with your head ready to explode?" She laughed, and moved closer. "What's so funny?" Joey grew annoyed again. "I was jealous, thinking you were talking about…..someone else." She couldn't remove the smile she now had. Joey saw the smile on her face. Hold up! Does she….is she…..into me? They were now centimetres apart, and both grew impatient, their eyes dancing not knowing where to look. OH MY GOD! If I'm thinking right, I'm just about to kiss her, damn it of course you're not thinking right. How could you be? But she's just so… Charlie was lost in her. She slid herself even a bit closer and rested her nose against Joey's. Ok her head may not explode, but mines about to… Joey thought. Without another second passing by, their lips met ever so gently. Nothing forced. Wow this is different! She's not even forceful like most guys are, she warm and gentle. I want to kiss her again… She pulled Joey in again, this time their lips met with a little more passion. Joey's hand reached round her neck, drawing her closer. Charlie rested one hand on her waist, both now lost in each other.
"OH MY GOD!" Ruby protested looking away. A state of shook ran through all three of them. "Is it safe to look?" she peered through the hands, covering her eyes. Charlie and Joey, blood shot red looking down at the ground replied "Yes your ok." "It's not even like that she says." Ruby quoted her. Charlie covered her face "OK ok rubz!" Joey giggled "I should be going, um I'll see you….whenever ok?" She smiled at Charlie, who smiled back, mortified.
"Ok anything I should know that spurred on these recent" cough "developments?" Ruby confidently said. Charlie eyed her "You can't tell anyone ok!" She pointed a finger at her. "Don't mind me, it's Colleen you want to worry about." Oh god she hadn't even thought what the rest of the people in the town would think. Was this going to be too messy? She thought. She headed off out of sight into the living room. Ruby sat with a smile on her face. "Charlie and Joey, sitting in a tree, K-I-S-S…" Charlie came thundering back, with a scowl. "Ruby!" She put her hands out in front of her, about to attack her. "ABUSE ABUSE!!!!!!!!!!" She screamed.