Jen stood on the bridge over looking the Thames ..

It was her favourite spot at night .. The London eye was light up brightening up the sky and Big Ben chimed as it hit 9pm..

She scanned the street looking out for the red head .. As she spots her crossing the road Jen becomes nervous .

. She enjoyed Tilly's company but she knew she liked her more then a friend .. Every time convincing herself not to be so stupid .

. Hey " Tilly smiled .. Sorry I'm late parking was a nightmare

Should of took the tube .. She laughed ..

It's ok .. I haven't been here long myself .. Jen explained ..

Going somewhere ? Tilly laughed nodding towards the big bag Jen had hung over her shoulder

Jen looked at her bag giggling .. Art supplies .. I should downsize it really but .. She shrugged .. Shell we?

Yup" Tilly nodded . So where are we going ?

Well .. Jen grinned as she walked off .. I accidentally found this amazing spot.. It's out the way and you can see all across the Thames ..

Ok cool .. So where is this spot ? Jen pointed up to a building .. Just up there .

. Tilly's eyes followed Jens finger .. Looking up to a huge building opposite the London eye.. . All the way up there? She frowned..

How the hell did you accidentally find that?

Like I said... Jen laughed . By accident

" c'mon ..

Tilly followed Jen climbing up what felt like a million steps.. Reaching the roof she looked over the edge ..

Wow! This view is amazing ..

I know .. Jen smiled .. Sitting down .

. You can see half of London from here" Tilly gasped ..

Jen nodded.. I come here a lot .. It's a great place for peace and quiet..

And you accidentally found this place ?

Jen tilted her head .. My brother use to work in this building before it closed down .. They boarded it up but not the stairs .. She explained .

Well I for one am glad they didn't" Tilly smiled

.. Me too.. Jen agreed opening her bag.. Ok so I have some sketch pads.. A whole heap of pencils' some paints and coffee.. She grinned .. It gets cold ..

Tilly laughed under her breath .. Well you certainly are organised..

Jen poured 2 cups of coffee out .. I bring so much because I can spend hours here .. It's like my little get away

.. Mmmmm" Tilly sipped her coffee .. And you make good coffee..

Jen smiled biting her lip .. So when was the last time you drew anything ?

Tilly puffed out her cheeks.. God it's been a long time .. My job doesn't leave a lot of time for hobbies..

I can imagine .. I use to paint all the time " Tilly continued.. When I was in collage I use to put on Art events .. Nothing big but I loved it..

Art was one of my favourite subjects .. I Had to drop it in the second year though for science.

. Mmmm" well that's understandable" Jen laughed .. Art isn't exactly a step in the right direction for medicine is it?

Tilly laughed .. God I hated science .. It had to be the most boring subject ever .. Well for me anyways

. Maybe but look at you now... Jen complimented .

. Tilly nodded.. Medicine was my parents idea if I'm honest .. I mean I love my job .. Now .. But it wasn't what I wanted when I was younger .. It was their dream more then mine

.. Jen nodded .. She knew how it felt .. Her parents were teachers and pushed it on to her .. Her brother Liam was more rebellious then her.. He got away with having to study hard..

Well at least you love it now.. Jen smiled ..

Yup .. But tonight I'm not Doctor Evans .. Tilly joked .. Tonight I will be Matilda Evans the artist .

Jen laughed .. Ok that's cool with me !

The two women sat on the edge of the building engrossed in their sketch pads.. Only talking about what they were drawing

. The air was cool and quiet .. The noise of the traffic and people below were almost a soft whisper

.. This really is an amazing place " Tilly spoke..

Jen looked over at the red head .. " Well your welcome to share it with me anytime..

! Tilly's cheeks turned slightly crimson .. Thank you ..

Jens phone beeped .. Only problem with this place is .. You still get reception " she joked as she pulled her phone out ..

Mmm" she frowned

.. Everything ok !? Tilly asked ..

Uh yeah .. Jen said reading her message .. .

.. How about me and you have a late night work out ?! Could be at yours in 20?!

It's cara.. Jen told the red head

.. Oh?

yeah.. she's obviously drunk .. Jen moaned putting her phone away ..

Your not going to reply ? Tilly asked

Nope..Jen answered continuing to sketch .

Tilly smiled .. I don't mind if you have somewhere else to be ?

Jen looked at her then back to her pad... I'm where I want to be..

Tilly's stomach flipped .. She was glad Jen didn't want to leave .. They had been there an hour and it was getting cold ..

Tilly didn't mind " she felt comfortable in Jens company ..

You don't appreciate just how amazingly beautiful this city is until you see it like this ..

Jen stopped what she was doing and took in the view

.. I couldn't agree more .. Everyone's always so busy .. Rushing around to get to where they need to be

.. But then some people wouldn't see this the way we do..

Well then they're idiots.. Tilly laughed .

Jens phone began to ring..

Cara? Tilly raised her eye brows..

Jen looked at her phone silencing it .. Mmmm

God Jane would have a complete fit if I ignored her .. Tilly mentioned..

Ugh well .. You and Jane have a totally different relationship to me and cara.. Jen stated

.. Mmm " Tilly groan .. At least yours isn't a secret ..

Jen frowned .. It bothers you ?

Tilly nodded .. Jane wants us to moving in together .. She talks about kids and stuff .. But .. Tilly shrugged

.. How can we have that when she isn't open about who she really is? And then when we argue it's all my fault for not wanting to commit .. Tilly added

I imagine it's hard .. Jen sympathised

What's so hard ? She live miles away from her family ..the same Family that are so say close .. If they loved her why would they care what her sexual preference is ? Tilly moaned

No for you .. I mean .. Jen said .

. Oh.. Yeah it is.. Tilly sulked .. She goes to all these family events alone and when her family come to see her I'm conveniently on the night shift.

. Coincidence?

Tilly laughed .. No she makes sure it's when I'm on nights .. I always stay home when I'm on nights .. It's her way of not having to address the fact she still keeps me a secret.

. Jen couldn't understand how Jane would want to keep Tilly a secret ..

Why do you stay? Jen asked with out thinking ..

Oh shit.. Sorry .. It's none of my business ..

No .. It's ok .. If I'm honest I don't really have anyone close that I can actually talk to about this stuff .. Tilly smiled .. I asked myself that question all the time .. She answered

.. When we first got together it was so much fun .. We laughed all the time .. She was like a breath of fresh air. . At the start I didn't care about her being partly out.. Then she met my family and friends and naturally you think it works both ways .. Soon as I mentioned her family she clammed up .. Kept saying it's not the right time .. 2 years on it's still not the right time .. Tilly sighed ..

But you have met her family ? Jen asked

.. Yeah .. They know me as her "nice friend Tilly " she shakes her head .

To be honest I like my independence and space .. She's never gonna admit to her family she's gay ..and I won't commit to her unless she does

.. Jen rolled her eyes .. Nothing but drama in lesbian relationships .. She joked

Tilly laughed .. Tell me about it! Sometimes I think it would be so much easier if I was straight..

Jen looked at Tilly .. Naaaaah"" they both said before laughing ..

What about you and cara? Tilly asked .. I mean personally I wouldn't place you two together

.. Why? Jen smiled..

I don't know " Tilly shrugged .. I guess your just so ... So opposite !

Jen laughed .. Don't opposites attract?

So the saying goes! Tilly smiled..

Oh I don't know what we are if I'm honest .. Don't think I even really care.. Jen shrugged.

. I split with my long term girlfriend .. It ended badly and I guess I needed some kind of light relief.. My friend Hayley introduced me to cara.

. She was fun and lively.. She wasn't looking for seriousness which suited me .

. Still? Tilly asked.

. Jen scratched her head .. We all want someone to love don't we? Someone to go home to at night

.. And is cara that person?

Jen frowned at Tilly .. What do you think ?

Mmmm" Tilly muttered. God we are a right pair huh?

Jen nodded .. Anyways .. Let me see what you've got .. She asked pointing to Tilly's sketch pad

.. Do you have too? Tilly said nervously .. I mean it isn't great

.. Let me see .. Jen ordered holding her hand out ..

Tilly rolled her eyes hanging the teacher the pad.

. Jen flipped the pages .. Tilly this is amazing..

As if.. Tilly blushed

I'm serious .. Jen reassured .. You need to do this on a canvas .. It would look great in your flat .. Tilly smiled

.. Maybe ..

No maybe .. Jen winked .

It's late .. Maybe we should go .

. Tilly checked her watch it was 11.30pm..

God yeah.. Yeah we better had ..

As the two make their way down the steps and into the street they walked silently towards the bridge where they met

.. I'll walk you to your car! Jen said ..

Thanks " Tilly smiled .

. As they reached the car Tilly turned to Jen "

I've had a really good time .

. Me too.. Jen grinned .. And your welcome to join me up there any time

.. I think I'll take you up on that" Tilly nodded ..

Ok well i uh . Guess I'll see you then?

Yeah you will .. Tilly bite her lip .. Leaning in to Jen wrapping her arms around her hugging her tightly ..

Jen reciprocated by wrapping her arms around Tilly waist

.. As Tilly pulled out of the hug she stopped inches from Jens face ..

i really enjoyed hanging out with you .. Not just now but earlier too ..

Jen could feel Tilly's cold breath on her neck as she spoke .. It sent shivers down her spine

... So did I ..

Tilly swallowed hard .. Jens perfume smelt amazing .. Tilly made the mistake of looking into Jens eyes

.. Before she knew what was happening she felt herself moving her lips towards Jens

.. Jen began to breath heavily .. Was this really happening .. Was Tilly about to kiss her ?

As Tilly's lips brushed against Jens her phone rang making both women jump ..

. Tilly panicked pulling it out of her coat ... It's Jane

.. Jen took a deep breath .." You better get that .. Tilly just stood staring at the brunette confused as to what almost happened .

. I'll uh .. I'll see ya.. Jen smiled as she walked away .. Hurrying to get as far away from the red head as possible ..

Once in her car she gripped the stirring wheel.. Taking a few deep breaths .

. Shit...