Chenford discovering love

A new beginning

Help me she whimpered. Tim shot off the sofa as he walked towards her, her arms opened. He took her in his arms and moved to the sofa. She cuddled into him and he drank her in. He lightly played with her hair as she calmed. This time was easier. She didn't fight him she accepted and welcomed the help. They both fell asleep. It was the best both of them had slept.
Morning came and Lucy woke first

Urgh my head it's like I have a hangover without drinking. She stood up and instinctively went to make coffee. She stopped half way through. Taken back by her normal behaviour she smiled.
Tim was awoken by the sound of someone in the kitchen he sat up and saw Lucy making coffee she smiled morning she said. Ur morning Tim replied.
A knock at the door jolted him fully awake. Lucy stopped and fear entered her eyes.
Tim walked over to the door. It's Angela he said. Lucy finally breathed the breath she was holding.
Morning ange Tim said
Morning ange Lucy said turning back around to carry on in the kitchen.
Angela stopped and dropped her things mouth agape. She's talking ange questioned. Tim nodded since when she pressed. Last night Tim replied smiling at Lucy.
The days seemed to go quicker and Tim continued to help Lucy when she needed it. His feelings inevitably grew over time. He was infatuated by this woman.
Likewise she adored him and felt electric when she was around him. She could conquer anything.
Tim was back at work now and Lucy missed the company though she didn't admit it. Angela and Nyla were regular visitors and their friendship grew. Days grew into weeks.
Angela, Nyla and Tim were eating lunch by the food truck
A- how's Luce doing Tim
T-not bad I think she's eating drinking talking
N- think of how far she's come.
A- when are you going to ask her out on a date Tim
Tim blushed feeling his unease Nyla changed the subject
N- has she managed to leave the house on her own yet
Tim just shook his head. I think she wants to but is so scared like she put her running gear on went to the door then just started shaking and crying. Chris really did a number on her. So Angela before I ask her out I need her to know I'm nothing like him.
A- she knows that already
As Tim got home that evening he was greeted by Lucy who gave him a massive smile and presented him with dinner. They ate and spoke
T- everyone asked after you today at lunch they all miss you
L- I miss them too I um I'm going to give ange a call tonight i think ive missed her
Tim smiled as they finished dinner they went to clear the kitchen together Tim's kitchen was small and Tim went to manoeuvre around lucy he placed his hand on her lower back she could smell his scent. Sandalwood and just a bit of husk from the days work. She could feel the tension in the air. He must to she thought. I'm going to get a shower then call it a night she said.

The next day the gang were sat round eating again
Nyla nudged Angela who looked up
N- Tim are you expecting Lucy to come today
T- no she's still quite anxious about leaving the house
A- turn around
Tim turned before he could say anything Angela was running towards Lucy her arms outstretched she squeezed her quickly before linking arms with her and walking to the table. Nyla got up and hugged her and Tim who hadn't stopped smiling embraced her. Their hug was longer and appeared more intimate. Angela and Nyla exchanged a look.
T- let me get you some food
L- ok she said with a smile
They walked off
N- they so need to date
A- tell me about it
After an hour Angela offered to drive her home.
A- ah I can't actually me and Nyla have that thing
T- what thing
A- Tim can you drive Lucy back
Lucy got up to walk to the shop. Tim looked at Angela as she made a kissing face. He rolled his eyes.
The drive back was filled with chat. He had missed this. He had missed her.
T- um Lucy he began rubbing his hand through his hair.
L- yeah she said looking over at him with her doe eyes
T- I was wondering if you wanted to go out some time for dinner
L- like a date
Tim swallowed he was sure he was sweating
T- yeah like a date
She smiled beaming yeah okay sure
T- shall we do tonight I'll plan it
L- sounds good she said her smile not fading