Falling

"Lauren", stirring from her sleep she heard her vice whispered again, glancing around the room thoroughly surprised to see Joey still asleep next to her, his arm draped over her waist. Looking across the room to the doorway she saw Whitney and Lucy jumping up and down, waving at her. Groaning she slid herself from his embrace, Joey shifting a little at the movement, picking up his t-shirt from the floor she threw it over her head, pulling her hair out of the collar. Tip toeing over to the door, she closed it behind her.

"Someone's been naughty" Whitney giggled, dragging Lauren into the kitchen area. Rolling her eyes, she knew her friends would react this way if they spotted Joey in her bed. Once again she was surprised he hadn't left when she fell asleep, instead choosing to stay and sleep with her.

"How was it?" Lucy poked, wanting to find out all the juicy gossip she could. Knowing Lucy it would be talked about by her constantly telling everyone once they got home, airing all Laurens dirty laundry for each person in Walford to talk about.

"I'm not telling you" she hissed at Lucy, desperately trying not to wake Joey.

"Gah fine, I'm going to the pool" huffing she picked up her towel stomping towards the door, deliberately slamming it shut. "Going to kill that girl" Lauren whispered.

"So now she's gone, spill the beans" Whitney giggled again, watching as Lauren blushed.

"It was amazing, like I swear he is some sort of god" she sighed, her imagination drifting to the boy who was lying fast asleep in her bed. He was an expert lover, knowing which parts of her body to focus on, Lauren never having an experience like it.

"Oh my god, you like him don't you" Whitney poked Laurens arm, watching her friend go red once more. "Yeah, so much, I've known him what 4 days but I like him so much already" ginning ear to ear.

"Go for it Lo, from what you've told me he lives near us, it wouldn't be difficult to see him after this" Whitney honestly so happy that her friend was shining inside and out. This boy breaking through all her defences she put up from all the hurt and heart break she had incurred.

"Maybe" she whispered, glancing towards the door, "I better go back in there" pulling Whit into a tight hug. Whitney was definitely her best friend, she understood Lauren for who she was embraced all her faults just like Lauren did with her.

"Later's babe" Whitney let go, picking up her towel to join Lucy down at the pool.

Taking a deep breath before she entered back into the room, she felt nervous again, the alcohol she had last night provided a large confidence boost, now she was completely sober her nerves came right back to the surface again. Pushing down the handle she crept back into the room, sliding into the bed her body moulding perfectly into his open arms. She felt him pull her flush against his naked chest, her arms tightening around her, his nostrils breathing in her scent, his nose buried into her hair. Lauren couldn't help but embrace the fleeting thought that she could get used to this. Being firmly wrapped in his arms, as if he was protecting her at all times.

"Morning" he whispered into her ear, making her jump slightly, she thought he was still asleep. Rolling over to face him, she brushed the hair away from her face.

"Morning" she smiled, her happiness exceeding. "I didn't expect you still to be here" she whispered feeling a little silly that she had doubted him.

"Of course I would be" he smiled, kissing her lips softly. "Last night was amazing" his lips still brushing teasingly over hers.

"It really was" she blushed, feeling his fingers on her cheek. "This colour is gorgeous" he loved it when she blushed, knowing his words had affected her the way he wanted.

"So what now?" she quizzed, curiosity getting the better of her. She didn't want to fall in too deep with the possibility that it may not even go anywhere after this point. Sitting up in the bed, his head resting against the headboard he stared at her intently. Seeing deep into her soul, he noted the worry in her eyes, the fear of heartbreak prominent.

"I like you Lauren" he stated simply, seeing a face encroach on her face. "I like you too" pressing a little kiss to her cheek.

"I want to see you after holiday, that's if you want too" he smiled at her, once more her face lighting up. "You read my mind" she giggled, feeling him pulling her into his side, her head resting onto his chest. Her fingers making patterns on the bare skin.

"So I was thinking, and before you butt in with your, 'risky' comment you will like my idea" he chuckled, Lauren laughing at how well he knew her already. "oo please carry on sir" she patted his stomach, signalling him to continue.

"Water park day?, your friends my friends it will be a laugh" tilting her chin up so he could engage her reaction.

"Sounds perfect, I'll round up the girls, meet you there at half 11?" glancing at the clock which show the time 10am.

"Deal, I better get off babe" wrapping his arms from around her body, picking up his boxers from the floor, he pulled them up followed by his shorts. "Going to need my top babe" he smirked, seeing her wearing his top turned him on thoroughly, knowing she had nothing on underneath.

Confidently, she pulled it over her head, throwing it at his gawping face at her naked body once more. "That was a good call by me" he smirked, his eyes travelling up and down her naked frame.

"Stopping doing that perv" she giggled, throwing a towel at him, Joey quickly dodging out the way of the object heading his way, Lauren bending down and placing one of her tops onto her body. The disappointed evident on his face. Walking around the bed she took his hand in hers, leading him to the door, reaching up, she kissed him once more, only a small tender kiss as she knew they were meeting later on, much to their delight.

"Catch you in a bit babe" His lips connecting with hers once more before opening the door, "Oh Lauren, last night was the best" he smirked, his comment catching her off guard, her beautiful pink blush taking over her skin once more.

"Bye" she waved, closing the door, she leant against it, releasing a breath she didn't realise she had held onto. For a moment she stood there, the events of the night replaying in her mind, the way his hands grazed down her body setting it alight. How their bodies connected perfectly, the way his eyes darkened throughout their love making, desire written in his orbs. Shaking her head she scrambled into the bathroom, getting ready for the Water Park, already desperate to see him again, she was falling and there was no denying.