Hanging By A Moment (Sequel to Funhouse)

Chapter 14

It has been a few hours since my little outburst in the club but I couldn't get what Kimberley had said to me out of my head. She had been such a b*tch to me when I met Justin, It was so unlike her. I didn't think Kimberley could harm a fly never mind rip my heart out and watch as she stamps all over it. Something didn't feel right about the whole episode, Kimberley hadn't looked angry or even sad when she said we where never friends she had a soft sparkle to her eyes, Eyes that still screamed Love to me. When I walked away that look turned to Anguish. I couldn't help think I'd misread something she'd said, This wasn't how our story ended I knew that in my heart, It couldn't be. But still there was no misinterpreting her words "We where NEVER friends" Of course we where friends, Still now after four years I still class her as my best friend.

"What are you doing" I heard a voice echo down the stony stairs behind me. Looking up I saw Fraz coming down the steps to the cellar.

"What does it look like, Dummy" Sometimes Men where so thick. I was knelt on the floor in the cellar changing a beer barrel.

"You know you have people to boss around now, Where not in Ibiza anymore Cheryl" he said parking his bum on the last step

"I know" I laughed looking up from my position on the floor

"Good, Its not your job to do everything now....as Sarah would say get one of the minions to do the hard work for you" He chuckled

"I like doing this kind of stuff though" I argued

"Really? You like crawling about on you knees and dragging heavy barrels about?" He asked in jest

"I like the quiet. . .Gives me time to catch my breath and clear my head" I told him

"Sarah told me what happened between you and Kimberley" He said with a solemn expression on his face

"Don't you mean me and Kimmy?" I tried to joke

"Kimmy, God that Justin's wet aint he" he giggled

"Seems it"

"So how you holding up?" He asked concerned

"Ok, I guess" I lied

"Why do I not believe you?" He said patting the step next to him

"I have no idea .. .I thought I had this lying thing down" I giggled taking a seat next to him "Do you think I over reacted?"

"No, Not really. But I can understand why Kimberley told Justin she didn't know you" He said placing his arm around my shoulder

"Really?" I scoffed

"Yeah, If you where my hot Ex I don't think id be in any rush to introduce you to my girlfriend" He smiled

"You think I'm Hot?" I teased

"Oh come on, Cheryl. . . Your insanely gorgeous" He said embarrassed

"I am?"

"You are, but your not my type at all, You see I have a thing for crazy blonds" He giggled rubbing my shoulder "I know you have Sarah now but if you ever need me I'm here for you"

"I know, Thanks Fraz" I leaned my head into his shoulder just enjoying the comfort of being held.

Ping Ping

I removed my Blackberry from the pocket of my jeans when I heard my txt tone. I let myself feel hopeful for a few seconds, Maybe it was Kimberley wanting to talk or apologize, It wasn't.

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