The Sun and Her Moon | CHONI |

Eighteen

Everyone had gone upstairs to take showers and changed back into their clothes since the weather had took a turn for the worse. Cheryl couldn't wipe the smile off her face and neither could Toni both feeling like they were in a blissful dream. Archie was sat on the floor playing with Tommy as he showed him all the new toys Cheryl had bought for him. 'Cheryl can I talk to you?' Veronica asked from the opposite couch the redhead and Toni were sat on. 'Erm sure'. Cheryl wondered what it could be about she was sure no one had seen the kiss and if she was honest she wanted to keep that as a memory between her and Toni at least for now, it was special to her and she didn't want to share it right now. Cheryl gave Toni's knee a light squeeze as she got up 'I'll be right back' receiving a nod and smile from the shorter woman. Veronica walked up the stairs and into Cheryl's bedroom flopping on her bed.

'V, what is it?' Cheryl asked concerned. She groaned as she turned to face the redhead as she sat down next to her. 'It's Archie' was all Veronica said. 'What about him?' Cheryl pushed. 'Well we've had a great day today right' she said looking at the redhead as she nodded 'well I think maybe I'm ready to make it official with him, he's good to me, gets along great with you and your beau, he's also great with Tommy which is a plus. I'm not one hundred percent sure though, can I commit to him fully, am I ready to settle down?'. 'Well I think that's great Veronica, I think you and Archie would be a great couple and you should just try it, start slow if it's meant to be it will be' Cheryl smiled bringing her friend in for a hug. 'Look at us considering settling down' Veronica laughed. 'I know right, who'd have thought it. I just hope it works out for Toni and I if we decide to take it further than just dating' Cheryl shrugged but the nervousness was all over her face. 'I'm sure it'll work out great for you both' Veronica smiled.

When they headed back downstairs Archie was still on the floor with Tommy while Toni was still on the couch. They stopped their conversation though once the girls walked back into the room. 'Everything okay?' Toni asked. 'Everything is fine' Cheryl smiled as she placed a hand on Toni's shoulder 'shall we order some food?'. Once everyone agreed on Indian food the redhead ordered it and took a seat next to Toni. It wasn't long before Tommy was climbing up on the couch with Toni and Cheryl obviously tired from playing in the pool. He laid across them both, his head on the redheads lap and his legs over his mother. Cheryl put a movie on for them to watch obviously child friendly. Archie had moved next to Veronica wrapping his arm around her as they got comfortable. The redhead twirled the little boys curls between her fingers as she mindless watched tv. Everyone was sat in comfortable silence until the buzz of the gate got their attention. 'Open the gate, I'll get the food' Archie smiled as he stood up. Cheryl pulled up the app on her phone and opened the gates while Toni sat Tommy up so he didn't completely fall asleep. 'Dinners here buddy' she whispered to him as he clung to her. 'I'll get some plates' Veronica offered as she stood up and went to the kitchen.

Once everyone had food on their plates they began to eat in front of the tv. Toni had put a towel under Tommy on the floor so he made as little mess as possible. Everyone chatted about random things while they ate. 'I hope we have more days like this' Veronica smiled 'it's been a great day'. 'It sure has' Toni smiled 'I wish this weekend could last a little longer but I'll have to get home soon. Tommy has school tomorrow and I have to work'. Cheryl couldn't help but feel disappointed even though she knew they'd have to go home today. 'After dinner I can take you home, then you can get Tommy settled' the redhead smiled. 'Thank you Cher, I'd appreciate that' Toni smiled. 'Yeah we should go too after dinner it is getting kind of late' Veronica nodded. After everyone had eaten they helped clean up so Cheryl's house was back to looking like it did when they arrived even though the redhead said they didn't need to and that she would clean up later. Veronica and Archie soon said their goodbyes and left to go home. Cheryl hugging her and whispering for her to 'go get her man'. 'I guess I should get you guys home too?' the redhead looked between Toni and Tommy.