7pm eventually arrived. Lauren was wearing a gold, sequin dress that shimmered when light hit it as her soft, brown curls cascaded down her back. Her lips were a ruby red colour that stood out. Amy went for a red figure hugging dress that looked perfect with silver, strappy heels with her hair done in her signature bun style. Lindsay went for a simplistic look with a black, long sleeve dress with some shimmer on. Her lips were coated by some shiny pink lip gloss.
''Ready?'' Lauren asked
''Yep.'' Amy smiled, placing her earring in her ear lobe
The three of them made their way to Bolton's arm in arm. Lindsay felt as if she had truly settled in and made 2 great friends. All that mattered is that she was happy.
Chlo and Donte had just arrived. It was like a school reunion as everyone was happy to catch up with each other.
''Flick!'' Chlo beamed ''Janeece!''
''Hi.'' Janeece and Flick said
The 3 of them hugged before eagerly chattering away.
''What have you been up to?'' Asked Janeece
''Nothing much.'' Chlo replied ''Izzy's 4 and has started reception, I'm graduating soon and baby Thomas has just turned 1.''
Chlo and Donte have had another baby and decided to name him Thomas Joshua Charles after Tom because he was a better dad than their own dad and Joshua because Josh is now family and it felt right. Both Tom and Josh were flattered and pleased and go and see them whenever they can.
''Well me and Marley have moved in together and life's going great.'' Flick told them
''And I'm Waterloo Road's school seccy.'' Janeece chipped in jokingly
Danielle, Aleesha, Paul and the rest of their old class were chatting, drinking and having a good time.
''How's Oxbridge going?'' Danielle asked Phil and Ros
''Great.'' Smiled Ros ''We both got A*'s in history.''
''Aw, aren't you two geeklings just cute together.'' Aleesha joked ''Ew, Dan. Do you and Craig have to do that?''
''Just because you got dumped by Nathan doesn't mean me and Craig have to become saddo's.'' Danielle said
''Hey guys look.'' Paul pointed at Lindsay
''Is that?'' Gasped Aleesha, her jaw dropping
Lindsay started to feel uncomfortable as she felt everyone talking about her.
''Lauren, I think I should go.'' Lindsay told her, starting to feel panicky
''It's OK.'' Lauren reassured ''You deserve it. Just stay with me or Amy.''
Lindsay took a deep breath and decided to go and talk to Danielle and everyone. They were all still stunned and gobsmacked with what they were seeing.
''Hi.'' Lindsay stuttered
''Hi.'' Ros smiled
''Hey.'' Danielle began ''When did you get released?''
''A while back.'' Lindsay told them
Paul was probably still shocked. Not with Lindsay being out of jail, but the way Lindsay looked. To Paul, she looked like a goddess.
''Wow.'' Paul gasped
''Earth to Paul.'' Michaela said, waving her hand in front of his face
''Huh?'' A confused Paul wondered ''So Lindsay, do you want a drink?''
''I'll get one myself thanks.'' Lindsay insisted
Lindsay headed to get a drink. Everyone knew Paul liked Lindsay, so they encouraged him to go and talk to her.
Lindsay was in the kitchen getting a glass of water. Lindsay took a tablet out of her bag and put in her mouth.
''What's that?'' Paul asked as Lindsay swallowed the tablet
''A paracetamol.'' Lindsay told him
''Oh.'' Paul mumbled ''Are you OK?''
''Yeah.'' Lindsay said ''It's just a bit loud in there.''
''Well, we could go upstairs.'' Paul suggested
Lindsay couldn't believe her ears. Was Paul trying to say he liked her? As sweet as it was, she and Scott were engaged but maybe it wouldn't hurt. They wouldn't do anything serious.
''OK.'' Lindsay smiled
Lindsay and Paul went upstairs to a large spare bedroom. Lindsay sat on the edge of the bed whilst Paul put some music on.
''So how have you been?'' Paul asked
''Fine.'' Lindsay replied ''You?''
''Yeah, great.''
A searing pain tore through Lindsay's arm and she clutched it tightly.
''Are you OK?'' Paul asked concerned
''Yeah.'' Lindsay lied ''It'll go away.''
Paul put his arm around Lindsay and tried to soothe her as she cradled her arm. Moments later, the pain reduced and Lindsay was OK-for now.
''Thanks Paul.'' Smiled a grateful Lindsay
''It's OK.'' Paul told her
Lindsay and Paul's eyes met and Lindsay began to notice how attractive Paul was. He was gentle, kind and funny too. The total opposite of Scott. Lindsay shut her eyes as her and Paul's lips met. It was like fireworks and magic mingled into one.
''Wow.'' Lindsay gasped, her heart beating fast
Paul got up and shut the door. It was the last you saw of them 2 for the rest of the night…
Lauren and Amy noticed what time what it was. Well, Lauren did. Amy was drunk and being very random.
''I love you Lauren.'' Amy giggled ''You're so gorgeous.''
''Yo, what's going on here?'' Bolton asked
''She's drunk.'' Lauren told him
''I love you Bolton.'' Amy shouted, putting her arms round Bolton
''Can you just watch her whilst I find Lindsay?'' Lauren asked ''And phone a cab.''
''Yeah, it's cool.'' Bolton replied
Lauren headed upstairs to see if she could find Lindsay. As she got nearer, the more laughs she heard. Lauren decided Lindsay would be in safe hands for the night and went back downstairs and threw her jacket on.
''Where's Lindsay?'' Bolton wondered
''With Paul I think.'' Lauren answered ''Is she OK staying the night?''
''Yeah man.'' Bolton said ''Thanks for coming, init.''