TNN ONESHOTS

Are you two...? - L & C & CV

Carly and Lydia had been navigating the delicate waters of their secret relationship for months. In the quiet corners of their lives, they shared stolen moments filled with laughter and intimacy, but outside of that bubble, they maintained a facade of borderline friendship. The girls hadn't got off on the best foot and everyone knew tgst byt over time they both slowly fell for eachother. Their hearts raced at the thought of anyone discovering the truth, especially Charlotte, who had a knack for sensing when something was amiss with anyone in the building. She was just one of those people.

One afternoon, while they were all hanging out in the garden with the preschool children, Charlotte’s inquisitive nature kicked in. She leaned back against the wall, eyeing Carly and Lydia with a teasing smirk. “You two are acting a bit too cosy,  standing there. Are you sure there’s nothing going on?” she questioned, her tone light but her eyes sharp.

Caught off guard, Carly and Lydia exchanged a quick glance, their hearts pounding. They knew they had to play it cool. “What? No way! Lydia is just really clingy, always needing attention, which i am stuck with. She's still annoying” Carly blurted out, forcing a laugh that didn’t quite reach her eyes.

Lydia felt a pang in her chest but quickly added, “And Carly? She can be so dramatic! Always making a big deal out of nothing.” The words felt heavy in the air, a desperate attempt to mask the truth of their feelings. They both smiled, but it was strained, and Charlotte seemed unconvinced.

As the conversation shifted, Carly and Lydia felt the weight of their lies pressing down on them. They were two friends caught in a web of deception, desperately trying to protect something beautiful while simultaneously tearing it apart. The love they shared lingered in the silence between them, a secret that felt both exhilarating and terrifying.

After a long week at work, Carly and Lydia decided to treat themselves to a night out at the cinema. The excitement of seeing the latest blockbuster had them buzzing as they finished their shifts, the chatter of coworkers fading into the background. They met outside the theatre, the neon lights illuminating their faces, and shared a smile that felt electric.

As they walked into the cinema, the air was filled with the scent of popcorn and the sound of laughter. Carly felt a flutter in her stomach; she had been thinking about this moment all day. They picked their seats in the middle row and settled in the anticipation building as the trailers began to play.

When the lights dimmed and the movie started, Carly couldn’t help but sneak glances at Lydia. She looked so engrossed, her eyes sparkling with excitement. As the film unfolded, Carly’s hand found its way to Lydia’s, their fingers intertwining naturally. It was a simple gesture, yet it felt monumental. Lydia glanced at Carly, her cheeks flushing as she squeezed her hand back, a silent acknowledgement of the shift in their relationship.

Throughout the movie, they held hands tightly, sharing popcorn and laughter during the funny scenes. Each brush of their fingers sent warmth coursing through Carly, making her heart race. It was as if the world outside faded away, leaving just the two of them in their little bubble of happiness.

When the credits rolled, they lingered in their seats, reluctant to break the spell. “That was amazing,” Lydia said, her voice soft, still holding onto Carly's hand. Carly smiled, feeling a sense of connection that went beyond friendship. As they walked out into the cool night air, hand in hand, they both knew this was just the beginning of something beautiful.