Scarlett + Y/n

Chapter 17

Emily's pov
I've done some research and found a perfect holiday to the Seychelles that I'm taking Scarlett on. The tickets are booked and the flights for tomorrow.

I pack my suitcase and drive over to Scarletts house, hopefully she won't be too pissed off it's last minute. There's another car infront of the garage which I know for a fact isn't hers. I shake it off and ring the bell "can you get that!" I hear Scarlett shout from inside the house. The sun shines on the outside reflecting into my eyes.

The door opens slowly and an older woman pokes her head out "hi" I smile unsure of what I should do now "Hello, who are you?" She asks. I hear someone run down the stairs from behind her and Scarlett opens the door wide "Em" she smiles shocked to see me "uh hi. I can come back" I point to my car. "Oh so your Emily, Scarletts secret girlfriend" I look at Scarlett confused and then look back at her the lady "uh I guess thats me" I smile holding out my hand "Emily Olsen" I smile as she shakes my hand "Melanie, Scarletts mom. Do come in" she walks down the corridor to the kitchen and I look at Scarlett "I thought you didn't want to tell anyone" "I dont, it sort of just slipped out. You where away and I was scared so I went to mom's and my emotions and everything just came out. I'm sorry" she apologises rubbing her face. I grab her arms and hold them away from her face "don't be sorry, I really don't mind. I told Lizzie so you have every right to tell someone. Plus, you wanted to keep it a secret" I kiss her lips softly and pull away after a second or two "I love you" she whispers stroking my cheek "I love you too". "Scarlett are you going to invite her in?!" We both laugh "I can come back later" "no come in now, mom wants you to come in' I narrow my eyes "yeah..that's why I'm thinking of coming back" she laughs and pulls me inside "I'll look after you".

I take my shoes off and Scarlett leads me through into the lounge where her mom is.
I sit on the sofa opposite her mom and Scarlett sits next to me "so..how did you two meet?" Melanie asks filling her nails, I look at Scarlett who's eyes are sparkling "it was at my sister's birthday party" I tell her "I work with Emily's sister with Marvel" her mom laughs "that's so weird" I nod smiling. I lift my legs up onto the sofa and sit on them "Scarlett tells me your in the marines and you've just come back from Afghanistan?' I nod "yeah i am. I was away for four months in Afghanistan" "Emily doesn't like talking about it though mom" Scarlett chims in "oh, well I get that. Have you tried therapy?' "I have and it did work for the thin stuff but the more deeper stuff it doesn't go away" I share. Scarlett holds my hand and rubs her thumb up and down on the back of it "have you met Rose?' "um yeah. Once, before I left for Afghanistan, I came around to say bye to Scarlett" "Ems great with her" I feel Scarlett looking at me.

The more we talk and laugh, the more I feel like I'm part of this family. I want to be part of this family and share stories. "Emily, I'm really glad your in Scarletts life. She's always been strong and independent, it's nice to see someone who's the same" I feel a rush of warmth at her words "thank you, that means alot to me. Scarlett is truly special and I promise to make her happy' "I have no doubt in that. You are both made for eachother" her mom says smiling. "Em would you like a drink?" Scarlett asks "um..no, I'm okay thank you though. I've got a surprise for you though" she sits up full of excitement "I've booked two tickets for us to go away tomorrow" she squeals "where?" "I'm not going to tell you, that's why it's a surprise" "oh woah, that's sounds lovely Emily. Is it somewhere hot?" Melanie asks and I nod "yep" "is it Hawaii?" I laugh at her guess "nope and even if you guess I'm still saying no. It's a secret and I'm good at keeping them" Scarlett rubs my shoulder "I'm going to start on dinner? Would you like to stay?" "Oh..only if there's enough and you want me' "of course there is. Come and help me mom will fine on her own" I get up from the sofa and a pick up Melanie's glass "would you like another drink?" I ask "I'm okay but thank you for asking" I smile and lead the way into the kitchen.

I feel Scarletts hands run through my hair, i turn around quickly and smile "what?" she giggles moving my hair over my shoulders "your moms nice. I like her" Scarlett smiles and cups my cheeks "she likes you too, trust me" i peck her lips and pull away "whats for dinner?" "lemon chicken, is that okay? do you like chicken?" "yes and yes but what is lemon chicken?" "its my grandmas recipe. Its chicken with parsley on top with lemon gravy and it also tastes of lemon and parsley. It's really good, you'll like it" "sounds good. What do you need me to do chef Scarlett?" she kisses my lips and pulls away "that it. You can go" i frown "seriously? i thought i could actually help" "you did, i got a kiss and that's all the help i need. When do i need to pack my bag?" "tonight but you can get up early tomorrow if you prefer" "i'll do it this evening but you'll need to stay the night to tell me what to pack". I tilt my head to the side and watch her bite her lip "..well lucky you because i brought my suitcase" she smiles "knew it. Go back and talk to my mom, i'll call you when its ready".

Scarlett calls us to the table and the three of us sit around it. "wow sweetheart this looks amazing" her mom says looking in the tray Scarlett placed on the table "looks incredible" i add pulling the seat out for her to sit next to me. "would you like some water melanie?" I ask picking up the bottle "yes please" I pour it into her glass and then mine and Scarletts. Scarlett serves the dish and I hand the plate to Melanie "is this a family tradition?" "It is, it's my mother's recipe" Melanie tells me. Scarletts sits next to me and pour the gravy over my food "hey!" I laugh watching her "it's the best part of the meal, you need it" Melanie tells me.