A/N: So sorry for how long this took to update, been super busy but hopefully this chapter makes up for it!
Amy raced home as quickly as she could and was glad to see that Shane was still waiting in her bedroom for her return. She wasn't sure what to say to him, or even what to say to Karma, sure it had been six months and whilst Karma was fawning over Liam Booker, Amy had to sit back and watch them whilst her heart broke more and more each day. Amy knew that she deserved happiness, but she wanted Karma and she couldn't have her, which wasn't easy on Amy and the past six months had been torture. Amy wanted to hear about Karma's life being her best friend and all, but a line had to be drawn and she didn't want to hear about Liam Booker anymore, the thought of him touching her and kissing her when that's all Amy wanted to do made her upset so she tried to stop thinking about it and she did okay for a while until they were exclusive and she had to avoid them at all costs to avoid her heart being ripped to shreds again.
''So, how was it? Did you connect?'' Shane bombarded Amy as soon as she opened her bedroom door and Shane shot up from reading trashy magazines that Amy occasionally read with Karma and made fun of.
''It was good, yeah.'' Amy began, ending her sentence there because she didn't know what else she could say; suddenly she had forgotten the past couple of hours.
''Is that all I'm getting?'' Shane frowned; disappointed at the lack of information he was receiving.
''I don't know, I mean. It's still all too soon.'' Amy sighed, throwing herself onto her bed. Mia was nice, she was cute and different from Karma both personality wise and appearance. She was taller than Amy, and that was a change considering Amy was 5'6 and a half whilst Karma was only just 5'4, plus if Amy had to compare Mia to a celebrity, she would definitely say she was a cross between Crystal Reed and Lily Collins, if they had a child it would definitely look like Mia – just a little more tan. Of course, Amy wasn't comparing Mia and Karma because she knew that deep down no one would ever be able to take the place of Karma and Amy would always love her.
''It's been six months, I've slept with three people in that time span.'' Shane shrugged, sitting back down on Amy's bed next to her. ''You need this, you don't have to be in a relationship but you need a distraction and someone to at least help you stop thinking about Karma for five minutes.''
Amy was about to reply when her phone buzzed and she looked at the number, realizing that she didn't have it saved.
''Hey Amy, it's Mia! Hope you enjoyed today I thought it was really fun and it'd be cool to see you again soon!'' Amy read it out loud to Shane; a grin appeared on his face afterwards.
''She's totally into you.''
''Maybe.'' Amy smirked, not knowing what else to say or do as she just stared at her phone for a few seconds, wondering what she could reply.
''Well, whilst you figure out your next move; I'm gonna head out to figure mine.''
Amy hadn't replied to Karma yet and realized that she probably should, she didn't like to leave her hanging and always replied to Karma within .2 seconds; something she should probably stop doing but she couldn't help herself. Every time she saw Karma she just felt happy and like nothing else mattered. Deciding to just switch herself off for the evening, Amy crawled into bed – despite it only being just before six p.m. but she was rudely awoken at seven by a squealing Karma Ashcroft.
''Are you seriously in bed at this time?'' Karma burst into Amy's room, switching her light on as Amy buried her head further into her pillow.
''What is it Karma?'' Amy wasn't in the mood to hear about Liam Booker, but why else would Karma burst into her room because all she ever wanted to talk about was Liam Booker.
''You'll never guess what happened.'' Karma was too enthusiastic right now. Amy sat up and let out a yawn, knowing that it would have something to do with Karma's current boyfriend, hearing his name made Amy gag.
''Enlighten me.'' Amy replied, a small hint of sarcasm in her voice. She didn't mean to be rude but if it was something to do with him, then she didn't care because a line had been drawn and the last thing that Amy wanted to hear about was what Karma and Liam Booker had been doing.
''Liam told me he loved me.'' Karma squealed, as she grabbed Amy's hands in excitement, sending Amy's heart rate to beating 150 times per minute instead of the usual 80. It wasn't the Liam Booker thing, it was the fact that Karma and Amy's hands were now touching after they hadn't held hands in months due to the awkwardness and how it sent butterflies right into Amy's stomach.
''That's… great.'' Amy tried to sound enthusiastic as she could feel her palms begin to sweat and she just wanted to break their hands because it was too much for her and they were still trying to get back to normal, even sharing a bed at sleepovers could be too much when they ended up accidentally spooning.
''Amy, come on this is big news. Liam Booker said he loved me! Me! Karma Ashcroft!'' Karma was blind to why Amy wasn't jumping with joy for her right now. ''Aren't you happy for me?''
''Of course I am.'' Amy broke apart their hands; ''it's just still hard for me.''
''Amy, c'mon. I thought we were back to normal.'' Karma pouted slightly, all she wanted to do was talk about Liam and Amy didn't.
''You just don't get it, Karma do you?'' Amy didn't want to go back down this road, it was hard the first time and the second time would be even harder. ''I love you, okay? I don't want to hear about Liam Booker every time we have a conversation. He's all you talk about, and yeah I'm happy for you but can you just take my feelings into consideration for once.''
''What's that suppose to mean?'' Karma's eyebrows furrowed, ''I have been nothing but considerate.''
''Every two seconds all I hear is Liam Booker, sure I want to hear about your life because I care but we have to draw a line.'' Amy felt herself getting slightly emotional, something she didn't want to deal with right now after her good day.
''I'm sorry for wanting to share my life with my best friend.'' Karma's tone was extremely serious and hurt, she tried her hardest to make sure that Amy was comfortable and she even offered to sleep on the couch after Amy confessed her love for her. Karma stood up, about to storm out in a fit of rage because she didn't want to argue with Amy right now, especially after Liam telling Karma he actually loved her, he was in love with her.
''I just need more time, okay? I'm sorry.'' Amy didn't really think before she spoke most of the time, but she had to tell Karma how she actually felt and how she would rather not talk about Liam Booker for once.
''Okay.'' Was all that Karma could think to say as she lingered by the door for a few seconds before returning back to sit on Amy's bed with her. ''I just want you to be happy.''
''You make me happy.'' Amy's voice trailed off, she wasn't going to cry, not today and not over Karma. ''I went on a date.'' Amy blurted out.
''With who?'' Karma raised an eyebrow, locking eyes with Amy.
''One of Shane's friends.''
''Girl?''
Amy nodded, a small smile appeared on her face as she relived the two hours she had spent with Mia at The Grind.
''And you waited until now to tell me?'' Karma grinned, playfully hitting Amy on her leg as it sent shivers down her spine but she ignored it. Amy told Karma everything, how Mia was a junior but enrolled at college classes and was involved in sports and she was also head of the yearbook, something Amy found interesting and couldn't wait to join. Amy then went on to tell Karma how Mia had kissed her at the end, of course it was only a peck on the cheek but it was something, right?
''Wow, Amy. That's great.'' Karma replied at the end of Amy's five-minute talk about Mia, someone Karma had never heard of or seen around school after hearing Amy's description. ''I should probably go anyway, but I'll call you tomorrow.'' Karma gave Amy a hug, before heading out of the room and shutting the door. As Karma walked down the stairs, she couldn't help but get a sudden knot in her stomach, was she jealous? Why would she be jealous, after all the hottest guy in school had just confessed his love for her and they were dating, they could hold hands in public and kiss in public so why was she suddenly getting jealous at the thought of some other girl being able to hold Amy's hand and kiss Amy in public? Karma didn't know why she was feeling like this and as she left Amy's house, she couldn't help but picture Amy and this so-called, Mia together and feel like she was going to throw up.
A/N: Hope you enjoyed! Next chapter will hopefully be longer :) Leave a review if you're feeling kind x