I know I've been dragging this on for a while without them being together as a couple but it's what some readers asked for, and this way I will be able to make more chapters for the two being together, so hopefully be a long story for the pair. Thanks for your reviews again.

I think this will be the last chapter for the night though, literally couldn't think anymore if I tried :P

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Chapter 18

Well Tilly arrived in the leading global city without any hassle, with strengths in the arts, commerce, education, entertainment, fashion. Here Tilly had a lot of things she could do to take her mind of things back home. Although visiting the arts would defiantly bring back the memory of Jen that's all Tilly now wanted it to be, a memory a good memory a one that would never be forgotten or regretted. The arts in London were amazing to look at, and all she could think about was how much Jen would love to see them too. The message she received from Jen only made her wonder more if Jen did actually want to be with her, she missed her that had to count for something.

Maybe she could invite her down?

Tilly was greeted to her Nans with a big welcoming hug and a squeak of exitment causing Tillys mood to change instantly. God how she'd missed her Nan so much it was unreal.

Tilly entered her Nans home and put her bags in the spare room before returning back into the living room to have a good old catch up with her Nan, exactly what she needed at this moment in time. She always knew how to cheer the little redhead up without question.

''So...Whats been going on? Your parents tell me nothing twats'' her nan giggled.

''A lot actually. Just never seams to stop nan!'' replied Tilly.

''Come on then i'm listening spill the beans'' said her nan.

''Three of my friends died in a terrible accident another is pregnant, got troubles getting over someone, had trouble with my General Studies teacher, I have to go to caught in three weeks time and well that's all really'' said Tilly with a little nervous giggle at the end.

''My dear, you've been in the wars haven't you. Well...Lets get started and enjoy ourselves take your mind of things'' jumped up her nan.

Tilly and her Nan got themselves ready and headed out for the day, her nan spent time showing her around all the shops in town, little walks along the parks, chips from the burger van all of the usual stuff they used to do before except this time they spent most of the time trying to help Tilly through her problems and it seamed to work a lot. Her mind was totally focused on herself and her nan, that was all nothing more, no accidents no teacher and most of all no Jen. Tilly didn't realize how good her nan actually was at this sort of stuff. And she was defiantly cheered up in no time.

Jen was back home wondering what Tilly was getting herself up to like she constantly done. Tilly this, Tilly that. She was always on her mind. This time, she had stupidly agreed to volunteer with the College with a bullying programme for some of the students which did take up a bit of her time. But, it didn't really matter to her, because it wasn't like she had anything else to do was it? it wasn't like before, where she could just text Tilly and meet up when she wanted to. Like her and Tilly would go on their day drips away together and have so much fun in one anothers company. No. Now they were just friends, and that's the way it had to be, not like they could become best friends and still spend as much time as they used to together because she definetly knew that would most definetly not work for either of them. But just to spend a little time with Tilly would actually mean the world to her.

Jeez how much she missed her being around was unreal. It was different when they actually had to be to College because seeing Tilly around the College would somehow get her through the day but now they were of for a full week Jen knew Tilly wouldnt be back for the week and she also just wished she could go and see her out in the open, that would sort them out properly.

Now, Tilly and her Nan entered the biggest gallery in town. It was huge, beautiful in every possible way. Tillys nan was just as interested in Art as Tilly was and loved to get herself around and view all the different amazing peices, they stayed together for a little while before they seperated to look at there own passions of art before meeting back up at the front in a hour to get themselves back home for a chilling, cosy night in infront of the fire with some old films on.

Before long Tilly was approached by a beautiful young woman, roughly around Jens age. Tall, dark haired and dressed very much like Jen but without all the bangles. She did in fact remind Tilly a lot like Jen. The woman captured Tillys eye right away, not because she was interested but the reason being she reminded her of the woman she'd fallen for. Tilly smiled politely as the woman approached and looked at the same art piece as herself.

''Hello there, gallery is amazing isn't it?'' the woman made polite conversation. 'Yeah, really amazing. Ive never seen anything like it before'' replied Tilly with a polite smile. ''You new around here then huh?'' she asked. ''I'm just here with my nan for the week yeah'' replied Tilly. ''You've got to see some of the other gallery's before you leave honestly, you'd be amazed'' said the woman. ''Yeah, I think I will try find my way around before I do indefinetly'' said Tilly. ''I could show you around, anytime. I know my way around here and i'm leaving London pretty soon too'' said the woman. ''Erm, sure. I'd like that. I'm Tilly'', ''Great, I'm Laura and it's lovely to meet you Tilly. Here's my number, just give me a call tomorrow and I will show you around for the day'' said Laura. ''Great, I look forward to it'' smiled Tilly.

She was nice, Tilly thought to herself. Very polite, hopefully she's not a mass murderer Tilly giggled to herself. She'd inspired Tilly about the way she looked at the art work so engrossed in the whole page, much like herself and Jen for that matter. It was really nice of her, just to offer her time to someone she'd only just met.

They'd carried on around the gallery together, explaining there different views towards the other art work until her time was finally up. Tilly noticed her nan waiting at the front doors waiting to leave. So Tilly explained herself and left with the exitment of meeting back up tomorrow.

Who knows what the day could bring?

Jen had been in a foul mood with herself, she wanted to contact Tilly more than anything in the world but didnt really want to just encase she would be just getting in the way of herself and her nan.

Tilly on the other hand had been having a wonderful time in London with her nan. Then she had today to look forward to with Laura, showing her around the town properly and showing her some of the best gallerys which Tilly couldn't wait for. Especially now her nan had told her she had a friend coming around for lunch and a catch up. She really didn't want to be getting involved in chatting about black and white films on the TV, or nitting and stuff.

Tilly was awake a little later than normal, it just showed she hadn't been sleeping very well and showed she really did need a good nights sleep for once. So waking herself up at around 11am and jumping straight in the shower to start of her day. After having a lovely hot soak Tilly brushed her teeth and applied her makeup before returning back to the spare bedroom to pick out something to wear and do her hair. She didn't want to look unpresentable to the new ladie she was meeting up with today so she picked out something a little different to her normal day wear. She looked older and looked really smartly dressed.

When she had finished of getting ready she noticed her phone was flashing. It couldn't of been Laura because she hadn't gave her number, it was Sinaeds mobile. So instantly before exiting the bedroom she called Sinaed back but she got no answer. So Tilly tried the home number instead, hoping just hoping Jen didn't pick up.

Hello, Its Tilly is Sinaed in?

Erm Hi, I will just shout of her for you!

Thanks Jen

Sinaed you tried to ring?

Yeah Tilly, I was wondering if we could have a chat?

I can't right now. I'm in London till Saturday but I will come straight over when I am back

Ah alright then. Thank you Tills, love ya

Love you too.

Tilly was pretty wounded she couldn't be there for her friend when she needed her but she knew this time was for her, she also had her own problems to deal with so she wasn't prepared to deal with others right now. She'd be just as much help on Saturday to today. So Tilly then dialed Laura's number in her phone and called her. Laura picked up instantly, she must of had her phone waiting beside her for Tilly to call. Of course Laura was exited to find Tilly had actually called, Tilly told Laura her nans address and Laura told her she'd be there within a half hour. Now Tilly was definetly exited. Finally someone new she could hang out with, someone who knew nothing about her past and someone who wasn't there just to ask questions. Laura was someone who actually wanted to spend time with Tilly and she actually liked it.

''I will have to wait until Saturday till I can speak to Tilly'' Sinaed moaned. Jen listened in as soon as she heard Tillys name been mentioned. ''Why love? you know you can just talk to me you know'' replied Diane. ''She's at London for the week or something and to be honest mam I only want to speak to Tilly about it all'' replied Sinaed gradually making her way up the stairs and back into her bedroom. ''Must of needed to get away poor soal'' commented Diane. ''I don't blame her, been through a lot hasn't she'' replied Jen. ''It's weird how she just up and left though she didn't tell anyone'' said Diane. ''Yeah, she might just not wanted to be asked questions about it. Who knows?'' lied Jen.

Tilly and Laura had been having a great time together. Laughing and joking along with one another, neither getting board of the conversations. After getting to know Laura a little she actually just reminded Tilly more and more like Jen each time. Tilly had explained she was in her last year at College and hoping to go onto Cambridge University and of course Laura was really impressed. Laura was also a studant. Both had quite a lot in common as they got to know each other more and more and it was nice for Tilly to finally be able to talk to someone new. Laura didn't question her on anything and often complimented Tilly on almost everything.

They'd spent all day together doing different things. Laura had even paid for the both of them to have a ride on the London Eye so she could show Tilly the best views in the area which Tilly enjoyed. Tilly had a real smile on her face, she was actually finally enjoying herself an arwful lot. Laura seamed a really nice person, she told things how they were, really protective over Tilly encase she got lost in the big city, and to top it of she had decent banter to go with it all.

For the rest of the week Tilly spend most of her time with Laura doing different things. In the end she didnt bother calling Jen asking her to come and visit, she told herself she'd talk to Jen when she arrived back home, sort things out between them once and for all. One thing Laura never allowed was for Tilly to pay for anything while she was with her. They'd bought one another friendship braselets to remember one another by but also had one anothers number so they could always keep in touch. On the Friday afternoon Laura treated Tilly with it being her last day and took her to the movies to watch Argo. Another thing Laura had, was good taste in movies. Then after the movies Laura took Tilly for a little friendly meal in a small resturant to say there final goodbyes.

Tilly actually wished she didn't have to go back right now, she'd been enjoying herself so much she just wanted to stay. Laura made everything so easy and Tilly barly thought of anything other than herself and obviously Jen which was progress all in the help of Laura. Tilly and Laura made sure they'd taken a couple of pictures to remember there friendly time together and told one another they'd always keep in touch and hopefully meet up again sometime. Pulling up outside of Tillys nans Laura turned of the engine and kissed Tilly on the cheek.

''It has truely been a pleasure meeting you Tilly, your an amazing person'' Laura smiled.

''And you also, you've made my time here worth it Laura. I'll sure keep in touch bye'' replied Tilly exiting the car and shutting the door behind her. Once arriving at her door Tilly took one last look around and waved Laura goodbye.

Packing up her things as soon as she got in and joined her Nan in the living room for a little while before going off to bed. She had a long trip ahead of her tomorrow and then a long day with Sinaed. She definetly needed a good nights sleep that was for sure.

Herself and Jen on the ment as soon as possible!