Thankyou so much for all the follows/reviews. I've decided to do 3 chapters on this story so here is the second. As always I do appreciate any feedback. I seem to be making a habit of writing these whilst travelling.
The shocked expression on Carla's face said it all, and Michelle quickly blinked back the tears, suddenly feeling vulnerable and hating it, she was always the strong one and hated anybody to see her cry.
'Carla, just forget I said anything' and with that Michelle stood up and attempted to walk away, feeling even worse after saying the words aloud.
'I can't just forget Michelle, and you know as well as I do you can't ignore this' Carla attempted to grab the younger girls arm as she walked away, but found herself being quickly shrug off as Michelle continued to walk further away from her.
'You're 15 and pregnant! You need to deal with it properly' Carla knew the words were harsh, but Michelle was not the easiest person to get through to, Carla blamed this on her upbringing, she never had to worry about anything, her parents would always sort any of her problems and she knew this was why Michelle was now trying to put a shutter down, it was obvious she was lost, but right now sympathy wouldn't work.
'Keep your voice down will ya!' Carla's plan had worked and Michelle stopped in her tracks, proceeding to walk towards Carla again, glaring at her as she spoke, glancing around over her shoulder just to check that nobody had overheard her.
'Knew I shouldn't have told you' she quietly muttered.
'No Chelle, you can't do this by yourself, and I know we're not exactly best mates but I'm not lettin' ya do this by yourself'
Michelle sat back down on the bench staring down at the path in front of her
'What am I goin to do?' she tilted her head slightly and looked into Carla's eyes, and for the first time Carla saw the vulnerability in them, and she slowly reached out and lay her fingers across Michelle's hand, which she was shocked to find felt stone cold, she gave it a gentle squeeze as she looked back at her.
'Well, I suggest you go and tell the Daddy.. Deans a decent bloke, and hes already put up with you for 2 years.. the guy's a saint in my opinion' Carla gave her friend a gentle nudge, wanting to lighten the mood somewhat and thankfully it seemed to work as Michelle couldn't help but smile between her tears, deep inside she knew Carla was right, why did she always have to be right?
'Right come on, we're going to find a café, you are absolutely freezing love' and with that Carla took hold of Michelle's hand pulling her up before moving her arm and linking it with hers, gently strolling along the streets until they found somewhere. Carla watched as Michelle sat down, she was in a world of her own, her mind in over drive no doubt. After forcing Michelle to actually get some food down her as well as a much needed hot drink, she checked her watch and realised it was late enough for them both to go home without it looking suspicious that neither of them had been in school all afternoon.
'Right, lets get you home, so you can ring that gorgeous boyfriend of yours hey'
Michelle knew Carla was pushing her, and she also knew she was right and that she needed it. Instead of speaking she simply nodded and began the journey home, thinking over how she was going to tell Dean the whole way home.
'Will you come in, just for half an hour…. Please?' Carla was shocked by Michelle's request, it was such a change in personality from the usual Michelle she knew.
'Course, if that's what you want' she slowly followed Michelle inside, she expected the house to be empty so jumped slightly when she saw a man standing in the kitchen as they walked through. She couldn't deny he was attractive, tall and slim built with dark hair, the smile that formed across his face was very endearing and Carla felt slightly nervous as she realised she had probably been staring at him.
'Er, Carla this is me brother Paul, and Paul this is Carla'
'Alright' Paul gave another smile, and Carla was convinced he stared at her for slightly longer than was normal, she quickly shook her head, he was probably just eyeing her up because she wasn't as well dressed as him and his sister, why would he even look twice at her?
'Paul make yourself useful and get us a drink will ya'
Carla was shocked, as she watched him do exactly as Michelle had requested, if she ever asked her brother to make her a drink he'd probably laugh at her and walk off. Michelle's life was so much different from hers and she couldn't help but feel slightly envious all over again as she was guided into Michelle's luxurious bedroom, the pink and white décor with matching bedding. She watched on as Michelle sat on the bed and reached into her bag and retrieved her phone, fiddling it in her hands, tracing her finger across the screen.
'Text him. Get him over here' Carla slowly sat beside Michelle, knowing this would be encouraging and she watched as Michelle hit the send button, nervously biting her lip.
'You'll be fine, right I'm gonna go before he gets here, you've got my number if you need me yeah?'
Michelle stood up as Carla did, giving her a grateful smile, pulling her into a quick embrace.
'Thanks babe'
Carla quickly left the room, walking down the stairs, almost bumping into Paul who was just bringing their drinks up.
'Er, I won't be needing that, sorry' she stood almost awkwardly as she waited for him to move to the side so she could get past.
'Our Chelle's not scared you away already has she? I know she can be a right cow'
Carla couldn't refrain from laughing, albeit rather nervously as she simply shook her head in disagreement.
'Ah well it's a shame you're not staying, see you soon?' Paul said as he moved to the side of the stairs so she could leave
'Yeah maybe you will…'
Carla couldn't help the smile that formed on her face as she closed the door behind her and made her way home. Today had been a very strange day.
