Rae and Finn had been secretly seeing each for exactly twelve days, well if you wanted to be exact then thirteen... When it reached the nine day mark, Finn itched to ask whether she still wanted to continue this... This thing - and by the look in her eyes, she was more than happy to. It was officially New Year's Eve and they were entering the year of 1999 - the year of weird fashion, David Beckham, Smash Hits, SMTV Live and one year off the new millenium.
The gang had decided not to go mad on the whole NYE's front, so, a few in the pub was the perfect idea - the gang swore they spent their lives in the pub. Although Izzy was only growing to three months, her bump was quite apparent - small and perfectly round but easy to hide with an oversized blouse. Of course Chloe went all out, her long legs out and her hair perfectly styled down to a T. All for Finn, who was quite bored of it as her look was growing stale to him - her beauty nothing knew and expected. Now, with Rae... That was a different ball park. Rae had went for a different look tonight, she wore a lovely cream blouse that had such minimal detail - it was perfect - black jeans and black flats. Her was left natural, a wave with enough bounce and shine to look just right. Considering it was New Year's Eve and such a big event, Rae let Izzy do her make up - Smokey eyes and a nude lipgloss. Safe to say Rae looked beautiful and she actually felt it, ever since her and Finn's little liasions had begun - Rae had never felt more comfortable in her skin. The thrill of being caught and sneaking around made her feel sexy, alive... Like a proper woman - even her relationship with Al was better. Ironically. Tonight, even the lads made an effort. Chop, Archie and Finn wore what they wore for Linda's wedding reception two and a half years back, Chop wore his baby blue Ben Sherman shirt, Archie grey and Finn went with his white shirt and skinny black tie. Al wore a shirt similar to Chop's and Johnny wore a navy blue shirt, all of their outfits paired with jeans and shiny black dress shoes.
Tonight, the gang expanded and let Karim, Linda and Brogan join them. Obviously Linda and Karim didn't stick with them, but more with the neighbours and locals - leaving Rae be. Small touches and shy glances were passed between Brogan and Johnny, along with awkward small talk. Johnny had to admit, although Archie was looking extremely handsome; Brogan looked stunning - with an LBD (Little Black Dress) And red lips. The gang, all excluding Izzy, were far past tipsy - words slurred and eyes glazed. The atmosphere was alive and merry, alcohol and it almost midnight made the world come together. It was getting to eight minutes to midnight when Rae sat down with Izzy on the long couch-like bench at the gang's table, the others all up dancing/at the bar. Chop being Chop had his arms around Johnny and Chloe as the three drunkenly sung along 'Fairytale of New York'. Finn being Finn just watched from the bar with Brogan with amusement as he atempted to order a Carlsberg, Al and Archie danced around, singing in each other's faces in slurred tones.
Rae then slurred to Izzy, her tone loud as she tried to speak over the roaring conversation and music within the pub - people on edge as it was approaching midnight, "Mad 'ow much can change ain't it? Like, y' and Chop with the baby, Chloe and Finn gettin' back together, me and Al are 'appy, Johnny's sorta wi' Brogan and I dunno...", Izzy and Rae then watched the gang as Rae spoke about each indivdual, "It's just mad t' think tha' like next year, y'll 'ave a baby, Johnny could be wi' Brogan or even someone else and I just... I dunno I mean Archie and Johnny are going to Uni after this college year, Finn's got a new job on the way as 'as Chloe and Chop's thinkin' 'bout goin' t' Uni as well. Just weird t' think wha' could 'appen, like who knows maybe even me and Finn could get together", Izzy then sharply looked at Rae and frowned, "Y' wha'?" Rae went to cover her tracks when Al ran over, "C'mon! It's almost midnight!" He pulled Rae up and then Izzy before dragging them both into the middle of the dancefloor, where the whole pub landed their gaze onto the small tv that stood on a stand on the wall - a news reporter outside Big Ben where the crowds of London were filled and all coming to a stand still.
And the countdown began, the pub began from 20.
Izzy could swear the whole pub came to a stand still, in fact - the whole world did. In that moment, where everybody stood; counting down, everything bad in the world came to a pause also. In that moment, was pure happiness - no anger, no hate, just pure happiness. The whole world joined as each one as those seconds passed, Izzy glanced around the pub and watched as everyone counted down - almost as if time had slowed down. She then looked at the gang, who's eyes were glued to the tv. Finn pulled his gaze from the TV and landed it on Izzy, he gave her a soft smile - his proper smile. The smile that reassured Izzy, the moment he gave her that smile, put his arm around her and kissed the top of her head was the moment she knew everything was going to be alright. As the rest of the gang counted down, they all felt that bliss - all in perfect harmony of peace. If you asked any of them what their perfect moment of their lives was, it would be this.
The pub errupted into a chorous of "HAPPY NEW YEAR" Before cheers and whistles were heard, then that moment came - the new year's kiss. Of course Izzy and Chop shared their's, surprisingly Al and Archie went for it - pulling away with a manly "Ayyyy!"- Brogan shared a shy but meaningful one with Johnny and Chloe shared one with both Chop and Izzy before turning, she then froze - all blood drained from her face as she took in the sight before her. Rae and Finn had decided to be each other's new year's kiss. Chloe then looked to the floor, her jaw opening slightly as she couldn't find the words. She then shifted her gaze around before turning and excusing herself to step outside for some air.
Chloe wasn't so sure why she was so bothered, Rae and Finn had been friends for so long and as Chloe was sharing a friendly kiss with Chop and Izzy - it only seemed fitting as Rae and Finn were the only two left. But as Chloe sat outside and thought it over, she frowned; Rae and Finn were quite far apart and could've easily grabbed someone else. Chloe then sighed, rubbing her arms as she realised how stupid she was being - it was just a friendly kiss. That's all.
She was sat in the beer garden and on one of the benches, soaking in the fresh air - sobering up rapidly. She needed to sober up, otherwise she'd go in and rip Rae's hair out by her skull. Chloe knew it had to be approaching one, meaning she had been sitting out there for almost an hour - which it was no surprise when Rae came to look for her. Rae was still quite tipsy, but not as drunk as earlier. She made her way over and spoke, "Wha' y' doin' out 'ere?" Chloe didn't know why she did, but she snapped, "Nowt, why?" Rae frowned at Chloe's tone before rolling her eyes, only doing as Chloe had her back to her and couldn't see what she was doing, "No reason, y've just been out 'ere for a long time", Chloe then scoffed, biting back over her shoulder, "Oh, now y' care?" Rae then frowned, "S'tha' supposed t' mean?" Chloe sighed, turning back and shaking her head as her tone grew soft, "Nothin' just... Just forget it, Rae".
Rae's drunken state gave her a new found confidence, as it were shown as she pressed, "No, go on", Chloe pushed her tongue against her bottom lip before huffing and swinging her legs round as she looked at Rae as she quipped, "It's just am surprised y' even thought about me when y've got wha' y' wanted", Rae scoffed, "Wha' the fuck y' on about?" "I'm talkin' about y' stickin' y' fuckin' tongue down my boyfriend's throat", Rae paused, not sure whether she was hearing right. Rae pointed her finger at the pub, "Tha'", Before then flopping her hands down by her sides, "Were nothin', a friendly kiss. Dunno why y' moanin'", Chloe then saw red, she just couldn't keep it in, "But it's not just tha' Rae, it's every fuckin' thing. Everythin'! Y've took everythin' of mine, Rae", "Oh piss off, Chloe. Y' talkin' bollocks", Rae scoffed. Chloe then glowered, "I'm talkin' bollocks?" Rae nodded, "Yeh, y' are. Y' give me one fuckin' example tha' I've supposedly took", "Finn, alright. Y've took the only bit of happiness I've got left, alright!? I mean y'know when he looks at me, he doesn't look the same as when he looks at y', Rae. He looks at me like, like he's so bored of me and when he looks at y' it's just... He just loves y' so much Rae and I... It kills me tha' he won't ever look at me like tha'", Rae gave her a look in which Chloe continued, "Oh, don't look at me like tha'. Y'know exactly wha' I'm on about and y'know wha' Rae", Chloe rose to her feet before moving over to just a few feet away from Rae, "Y' 'ad y' chance with 'im and y-" Rae then butted in, "When the fuck 'ave I ever 'ad the chance wi' 'im!?" Chloe then snarled, "Y'know exactly when and y'know it was the sole reason why he went out with me, all to make you jealous and d'y' how much tha' hurts findin' tha' out on a night out together? D'you?! Oh no, wait, course y' don't cause I forgot, everythin' is perfect in Rae's world".
That caught Rae off guard, perfect? Was Chloe actually serious? Rae then bit back, "Perfect!? Y' think my life is perfect!?" Chloe then rolled her eyes, "Oh 'ere we fuckin' go, the whole 'mental illness' Speech. Y'know wha' save it, Rae. It's funny, y'know, the way y' think the world owes y' summat just cause y've been a bit ill. For all y'know I could be ill as well, I'm not sayin' I am but I could. Y' think y've got it so 'ard, Rae but d'y'know 'ow much I wanna be y'? D'y'know 'ow much I want y' life? Being skinny and pretty, yeh, tha's nice but it's nothin' when push comes t' shove. Y' can put bit on a bit o' make up, crack a joke and no one bats an eye lid as where I 'ave t' walk on hot coals for anyone to pay a blind bit of notice. I try so 'ard, I really do. I try to please people and try t' be so fuckin' perfect, all the bloody time. Nobody understands and I am sick t' death of people thinkin' I 'ave got such a perfect life, Rae. Y' 'ave everythin' I want, a mum who loves y', people who adore y' and y' 'ave Finn. I go 'ome every day to a dad who beats my mum until she's a walkin' bruise and who also can't get up without doin' a line of God knows wha', I 'ave been lookin' after t' my little sister for as long as I can remember. Just because I 'ave money, a nice 'ouse and I'm pretty means jackshit. So, don't go tellin' me 'ow 'ard y've got it, Rae when y've got no idea!"
Chloe's chest heaved up and down as her eyes flickered, trying to blink back the tears before she swallowed them. Rae then softened, "Chloe, I'm so sorry I-" Chloe then snapped, sniffing as she cut Rae off, "Don't, just leave it", Chloe then went to walk past, when she stopped right in front of Rae; causing Rae to suddenly become a bundle of nerves, "But y' listen t' me and y' listen t' me good, Rae. Y' with Johnny and I'm with Finn, no matter wha's 'appened and wha's been said, it's forgotten about. Johnny is your's and Finn is mine and tha's 'ow it's gonna stay", And with that, Chloe wandered back into the pub. Rae took a moment, before exhaling and then guilt set in; almost a wake up call - what was she doing? Chloe was right, Finn was her's and Johnny was Rae's. Rae couldn't kid herself any longer, tomorrow she was going to call it off with Finn when she went round...
Right after she had sex with him.
The following morning Rae woke up dazed and confused, the kind where it takes you a few seconds to realize where you are. She then slowly put a hand to her forehead and groaned as her hangover and regret set in, she could only remember last night in fragments; but enough to make her cringe. She remembered her argument with Chloe, getting more drunk, Chop inviting everyone round for shots, lying on the couch for two minutes and that's how she must've ended up here - on Chop's couch.
She then slowly sat up, wincing as her muscles were tender; mainly her back - which then made her remember her first missing the couch and hitting the wooden floor with a thud. She be could such an embarassment when she was drunk. She rubbed her face, waking herself up before she glanced around - not too much of a mess. A few moments passed before Al wandered in, wearing just a pair of Chop's PJ bottoms and holding two mugs of tea and one paracetemol. He gave her a small but tired smile as he handed over a mug of tea to Rae and the tablet, in which she took no hesitation into knocking back. Now, usually you would drink water but Rae being Rae was different and always requested tea the morning after a night out. Rae lifted her legs to make room for Al as he took place down on the couch before then laying them across his lap, he then croaked; his voice like gravel, "'Ow's the hangover?" He jokingly quipped, in which she scoffed, "Like some tiny little bastard is doing roadworks in my brain", He scoffed a laugh before taking a swig of his tea.
A moment or two passed before his eyes then widened, a memo he remembered smacking him in the face, "Y've got therapy today", In which she knitted her brow together in confusion, "'Ave I?" He nodded, "Yep, at three", She then pondered on it for a moment, raising her mug to her lips before pausing and lowering the mug down as she said, "I didn't know they worked on holidays", Al then gave her a smirk as he jokingly said, "I don't think people who are ill take days off, Rae", She then playfully glowered before whacking him with a couch pillow, the pair shared a laugh before it quietened and Rae took a sip of her tea. She liked the silence with Al, not because she didn't like talking with him as that was nice too but it was just the fact the pair could sit in complete silence and it not be awkward - comforting, even.
Rae then looked at the clock on the wall and saw it was just gone 10:30, she then exhaled before blurting, "Right! Let's get our shit together and get a move on".
Finn woke up with Chloe in his arms and tiredness on his face, he let out a relaxed sigh before closing his eyes again - the warmth from the covers and the comfort of Chloe made him not want to face the world today. He had to admit, he could already feel the hangover setting in; the motion sickness bubbling away at his stomach and he was too scared to sit up in case the world turned on a sudden axis and he'd vomit everywhere.
He wrapped his arms around Chloe's waist tighter, her back to him meaning he could pull her closer without it being an uncomfortable position. Just as he went to fall back asleep, Chloe sleepily mumbled, "Finn, y' stiffy's diggin' into my back", In which he quipped, "It's never bothered y' before", In which she scoffed, "Piss off", Finn scoffed a laugh before sleepily asking, "Y' alright?" She nodded, "Yeh, just knackered", "Then go back asleep", She huffed, "I would but am awake now", He closed his eyes and yawned, "Fair enough", A moment or two passed before he mumbled, "Wha' d'y' want t' do today?" She shrugged before she began to draw circles on Finn's arm, the motion cause him to stand on the fine line between sleep and conciousness, "Wha'ever y' wanna do".
He let out another yawn, "'Ow 'bout we chill for a bit and then go out later or summat, it was payday the other day", She then took a moment, before frowning, "Wha'? Just me and y'?" Through closed eyes, he nodded, "Yeh, could go t' tha' pizza place y' always bangin' on about", She couldn't stop that smile from spilling onto her lips, she then nodded, "Alright, we'll do tha' then", He then sighed, "But first I need t' do somethin'", She frowned and looked over her shoulder, "Wha'?" He then smirked before belting, "This", In which he let out a huge fart and trapped Chloe under the covers, causing her to let out a scream of disgust and he to let out a roar of laughter.
It reached to just past three and Rae was sat outside Brian's office, she'd met him before but never had a proper session with him. Brian arranged his first appointment with Rae on New Year's Day as he wanted a fresh start and bang on the beginning of the year, Rae could tell he was going to be an odd one...
She huffed, crossing her arms across her chest and appeared annoyed; but was secretly a bundle of nerves - a sense of de ja vu overcame her from the time she first met Kester. All that time ago. Except this time, she didn't have a diary - her thoughts too weird to write down. Despite the fact that, that was the sole purpose of the diary. Another moment or two passed, when Brian popped his head out the door and beckoned Rae to come through before turning back in. She then huffed, trying to calm her ever growing nerves, before rising to her feet and making her way over to the door. She pushed the door open before entering the room, closing it behind her.
This room was not so different to the one with Kester, same windows, same setting; except everything was the opposite way round. Where Rae and Kester sat, it was on the right side of the room and where Kester's - well Brian's - desk was, was on the left side of the room. Brian was already sat on one of the comfy seats, he gestured a hand towards the empty seat opposite him and gave a smile to Rae - in which she took as an invitation and made her way over to the empty seat; taking a place.
As Brian began to work on some paperwork, Rae took opportuinity to get a proper look at Brian - he was handsome, that was certain. He reminded Rae of the actor Marlon Brando, but think more On The Waterfront than The Godfather - tanned skin, sharp jaw, nice smile, perfectly styled mousey brown hair. He wore a cashmire grey jumper with the sleeves rolled up to just above his elbows; revealing slender arms and a silver watch on his left wrist that shined when he turned his wrist to a certain angle, black jeans, a silver ring on his right thumb, and shiny black dress shoes. Judging by the way he shuffled papers, stuttered when asking certain words and the amount of times he ran a hand through his hair - he was just as hopeless and nervous as she was.
Once he'd sign everything, crossed all the Ts and dotted the Is; he placed the paperwork on his desk and turned to Rae. He placed his elbows upon his knees and linked his fingers together, not too casual and not too formal. He gave her a smile before asking, "So! Rae, how's your week been? Been up to much?" His accent wasn't like her's, but a lot more posh - more proper. He annuciated his words, unlike Rae. She then shrugged, "Nah, not really. Not back in college till next week, only went out last night", He then nodded slowly, soaking in the information, "Ah right, New Year's Eve! How'd that go?" She sighed, "Alright, 'suppose as we only went the pub", "'We' As in?" "Just mates, mum, her husband and my boyfriend", He then nodded slowly, once more, "Ah cool, cool. Did you have fun?" She nodded, trying not to give too much away, "S'alright", A silence then fell between the two, Brian then broke it by asking, "So, you and your mum, Linda; am I right?" Off her head nod, he continued, "How's that going? Good?" Rae nodded, in which another silence fell.
Well, this wasn't awkward...
Rae then huffed, folding her arms, "Y'know wi' Kester, we usually only talked when I wanted t'", Brian scoffed, amusement upon his features. He then sat back, folded his arms, he then put one hand underneath his chin as his index finger expanded up his face and his thumb underneath his jaw, he placed the other hand upon his forearm and rested his foot on the opposite knee; almost replicating her position, "Ah, Dr. Gill told me you would try to pull something like this", In which she scoffed but couldn't help smile at the fact how well Kester actually knew her. Brian then unfolded himself, sat forward once more and beamed, "Right! Let's start again shall we?" He extended his hand with a smile, "Brian", She scoffed but played along as she reached forward and shook his hand, "Rae".
After her first succesful session with Brian, she decided to make a quick stop to Finn's on the way home - who was luckily in. As she made her way up the block of flat stairs, she went over the words she was going to say to him over and over in her mind - the words all jambled but still made sense. She walked straight into the flat, closing the door and calling out, "Finn!?" In which he called back, "Bedroom!" She chucked her backpack onto the floor, by the shoe rack, before making her way through to the bedroom. She walked in to see Finn in front of his body-length wardrobe mirror, buttoning up his white dress shirt. He gave her a smile and beamed, "Y'alright, Rae!" She gave a small smile and a nod, "Yeh, just thought I'd pop round for a bit", He gave her a small smile and nodded towards the bed, "Go sit down, I'm just gettin' ready".
She did as she was told and moved over to the double bed, taking a seat on the ottoman and watching as he did his buttons, without thinking she spoke, "Y' look nice", Mid-doing his second to top button, he turned slightly and gave a shy smile, "Y' reckon?" She nodded, a slight tint of rosy blush hinted at his cheeks before he turned and continued with getting ready. A moment passed before she asked, "So, where y' off?" He then began working on the sleeves of his buttons, not really wanting to tell her, "Urm, just out wi' Chloe for a bit", Rae slowly nodded, trying to brush it off, "Ah cool".
A silence fell between the two and Finn leaned over to chest of drawers, grabbing his tie and began working on that. Rae then huffed, "Listen, Finn. I... I came t'... T' tell y' summat", She spoke, suddenly growing shy and picking at her nails with nerves - her speech suddenly a bundle of letters and the gateway of her brain was not letting them through. He then turned, his hands fumbling with his tie as he still hadn't quite got the hang of doing it. She rolled her eyes and rose to her feet, making her way over to him and began helping him with his tie. As she did so, he watched her; fascinated. His eyes then fell to her lips as he asked, "Wha'?" She finished his tie and her eyes connected with his. There was a long pause between the two and neither could find the words, the close proximity and the sudden rush of hormones glued their mouths shut.
Finn then lost it, grabbed her face and planted a massive kiss upon her mouth.
Chloe couldn't stop the smile as she got ready that night, as she stood in her towel - she glanced at the clock. It had just gone past five, meaning Finn would be there in an hour. She went through her clothes with frustration, unsure of what to wear.
Rae went for his pants, undoing his button and zip with such speed - almost as if they just popped open. Finn ripped off her flannel shirt, both attacking each other with hungry kisses.
Chloe decided that since she knew her clothes and underwear wouldn't be on too long, a black, lacey pair of underwear was a definite. She also decided to give herself a little moisterise, her skin needed a little soft touch. She started with her legs, as they were Finn's favourite.
Finn and Rae had now stumbled upon the bed, he hoovered over her as he ripped off his boxers; throwing them across the room before ripping off her knickers and also throwing them across the room. Their lips never left each others as his hand slowly moved up the outer of her thigh before reaching the place Rae begged for him to touch.
Chloe decided a nice little number, some heels and not over doing it with the make up. As she sat at her vanity table, she took in her appearance and smiled - she was actually glowing with happiness. The first time she felt and looked happy in so long. She picked up her hairdryer and began working on her hair, decided to make effort with it tonight; instead of leaving it just it's usual straight way.
Finn hissed and groaned as his fingers gripped Rae's hair whilst her head bobbed up and down, he needed her and wanted her - as did she with him. The pair just couldn't get enough of each other, almost as if they were going to burst if they didn't shag as soon as.
Chloe decided to use a curling wand on her hair, give it a little wave and bounce. Once that was taken care of, she began on her make up - bit of mascara, foundation, blusher and big, red and glossy lips.
As Finn thrusted in and out of Rae with such force, she let out a moan mixed with a scream - which he then bite her lip. He realised with this pace, he'd come to his close soon; so, he slowed it down - moving in different rythms and different angles.
It reached to just past half six and Chloe was ready, waiting on her bed. She checked her watch and huffed, where the hell was he? Finn was never late.
Both Finn and Rae had reached their climax, Finn's movements became slow and sloppy before coming to a complete halt. He then collapsed on Rae, rested his head on her chest as it rose and fall - the two tried to catch their breath. With the motion of Rae's chest moving up and down, and the effects of his post-orgasmic state - Finn could feel his eyelids growing heavy... And before he knew it, he was out like a light.