The time had come for Jen to meet Tilly's parents. They were waiting outside. Jen was becoming nervous, her palms were sweaty. Her chest felt tight, she felt like she couldn't breathe.
Jen was brought back to reality when she felt hand on her shoulder. "Hey it's going to be ok." Reassuring Jen. Jen looked at her "I hope so" nervously answered.
Tilly took Jen's hand and unlocked the door. Tilly turns to Jen. "You ready?" "No, let's get on with it."
As they made there in the house her mother was in the kitchen. Her father was sitting on the sofa reading a newspaper. Both parents starred at Jen. There was this awkward tension in the room and Tilly could see that so she decided to do the talking.
"Mum? Dad? This is Jen." Tilly said taking Jen hand to sit down with her. Helen made her way over to the living room. Nice, to meet to you, under the circumstances.
"Nice to meet you." Jen said. "Dinner will be ready soon, so I hope you are hungry, then maybe afterwards we could have a chat?"
"Ok" Jen said a little panicky in her voice. Jen was lost in her thoughts again. What am I going to say? How can I make them see how much I love their daughter? I bet they think I am pedo?
All of them sat down for their meal. Tilly noticed Jen was eating she was playing her hand under the table. She knew she was nervous. Tilly grabbed her hand in reassurance.
So Jen what made you think it was ok to start dating a student? Kevin piped up.
"DAD"!Tilly moaned.
"Tilly I was talking to Jen not you"
I never thought it was ok to start dating a student. I didn't plan this" all the while Jen is speaking Tilly still held onto her hand.
Mr Evens, I know you don't agree with this….. Finally someone is talking sense. But I truly love your daughter. This is not like how you hear stories teachers taking advantage of their students. I would never take advantage of her and you must give Tilly more credit she knows what she wants.
When I first met her, I never knew she was a student at college, she led me to believe she was at uni like me. When I found out she was a student where I was teaching. I ended.
"obviously didn't do a good job" kevin spat back.
"Kevin, carry on Jen" Helen smiled.
"Your daughter was hard to leave. I was falling in love with her. I told myself how wrong it was and tried to stay a far away as possible but I found myself needing to see her we both did" Tilly nodded.
"I thought if we tried to be friends then the pain I felt not seeing her would slip away."
In the end it wasn't what we both wanted but it would have to do. Well and that's how we end up here. We could help this mum, dad?
Girls, I can't say I'm over the moon about this whatsever but I know you Tilly you are stubborn and will fight to get what you want. So Jen I do know that must have been difficult. I still don't agree with this ….."
Jen looked down she knew it would turn out this way, she kind of hoped that maybe she could see her point of view but no that didn't seem how it was going to be tonight.
"I know that I'm going to have to accept it because I know my daughter is serious about you and I don't want to loose her. But I need to time to adjust to it. Jen, show me that you are good person and will take care of my daughter
"Mrs Evens I never want to become in-between your relationship. You needn't worry I can assure you I will take care of your daughter. "
"Dad, you have been quiet" he looked at his wife. Then at his daughter he could see in her eye pleading with him to accept her relationship.
"I'm just trying to take everything in. I'm not happy with the situation and don't think anyone can. Tilly I'm worried this affect you going to uni. And Jen what about your court date you could be facing prison, how can you start your relationship again when you could be behind bars
"Dad, I will wait for her, no question why because I am in a relationship with Jen. I don't see how that effect it."
I'm sorry Jen but you could facing years behind bars, you really would wait for each other" both the girls nodded
"If you had forgotten you were kicked out Hollyoaks sixth form and we had to move to another college. How will that look. I'm just not liking this new side to you. I want old Tilly back.
Well, dad she's growing up. Dad you know I work very hard on my studies that hasn't changed. I want to go to uni and I will. That shouldn't affect my background. If anything being with Jen has made me want to look at university outside of the UK. To find out what best suits my needs."
"Tilly, Jen? …I just need time to get used to the idea. I get you care about one of other. I know I can't stop you from seeing other. I just can't accept it. Yet. I need time.
After their talk Jen helped her mum clearing up. Tilly was sat with her dad. "Thank you for listening to us. I know it's hard for you and mum hearing this. I would like your acceptance, because she and I won't be going away from each. This time it's for real.
"I get it Tilly, like I said I need time." Tilly understood. "Right I'm off to bed, got to be up early."
"Dad, it's a Sunday" questioned Tilly.
Yes, I know that but me and your mother have something planned.
"Well I best be off then. Thank you for inviting and listening to what I had to say I appreciate it." Jen said.
"Thanks for coming, take care" "you too"
Tilly gets up from the sofa and hugs Jen and whispers in her ear. Thank you for doing this. I love you. Jen smiled and squeezed Tilly tighter. "I will see you later right" Jen asked. "You bet."
Jen and Tilly didn't want to let go of each other. Tilly parents were staring at them. Helen knew nothing that she could say would tear them apart.
"Tilly why don't you stay with Jen tonight. We will be leaving in the morning and you will probably will going over there, so if want go over there now. As long as you text me, to let me you got there safe.
"If you are sure" Tilly said.
"Go"
Tilly and Jen say their goodbyes and leave. Kevin looks at his wife astonished that she just let their daughter go. "Don't look at me like, that you know she wanted to go with her" I know, I could see"
Tilly and Jen got in the car and made their way home to Jen's. Tilly was sat at the end of the bed watching Jen in the mirror taking her jewellery off. Jen smiled at Tilly who she could see was watching her.
Tilly made her way over to her and put her arms around her neck. "Thank you for today, I know that must have been difficult." Kissing Jen's cheek.
Jen turned around in Tilly arms. "Actually I wasn't that bad to be honest. I just hope your dad will accept us. Glad we have your mum on side.
"Me too"
"Shall we go to bed" ….."mmmm, I like you're thinking"
"I meant bed to sleep"
"Oh, okay"
Jen started to undress Tilly. "erh, what do you think I'm doing in have no pyjamas on me"
Good job, I like you naked isn't it"
Tilly started to undress Tilly too. Until she was in her underwear. Until she went to her draw and pull over some pyjamas.
"you're not going to wear them are you? Look like it doesn't it.
What about me. Are you not going to lend me some?
No, your fine as you are.
I might get cold.
Well, I'm here to warm you up.
Mmm" Tilly walks over to Jen and pulls her pyjamas from her hands. "Hey!"
"if I'm not gonna wear any, then nor are you" Tilly smirked.
Jen could help admire Tilly standing in front of her naked.
"Fine"
Tilly unclipped Jen bra and let it fall to the floor. "That's better" massaging Jen's breast.
Jen closed her eyes, enjoying the touch.
C'mon let's get into bed. Tilly pulled the duvet aside and jumped into bed first followed by Jen. Both lying on their sides. Slowly kissing one another. Pulling away.
"I love you Jen"
"And I love you more"
Tilly led on her back and opened her arm for Jen to lie in them. Which she didn't with her resting on Tilly chest. Tilly reached to turn the lamp off. "Night" both said in unison.
