The Successor (GXG) (Lesbian Story) (Book Two)

Chapter Ten

Clara's POV

Nervous didn't even cover how I was feeling right now.

That was mainly because we were about to have lunch with my best friends', one of those who just happens to seriously hate my girlfriend.

After the dinner at my house a month ago, I was dreading this, but I felt like it had to be done in order for them to get along.

I know Audrey doesn't hate Devin, but if Devin continues the way she is, Audrey eventually will and that's not what I want to happen.

Worst case scenario is that I would have to end up choosing between Devin and Audrey and that's something I wouldn't be able to do.

Yes, I had known Devin since childhood. She has always been there for me but Audrey is my soulmate. She's my future and I wouldn't be able to throw that away.

A hand was placed on my thigh, making me snap out of my thoughts. I turned to face Audrey who looked at me concerned before turning back to face the road,

"Are you okay sweetheart? I was calling your name."

I nodded, knowing that she could see me from her peripheral vision, "I'm okay. Just thinking."

She rubbed my thigh gently, "You know you can talk to me right? About anything."

I sighed, both in content at the way she was rubbing my thigh, and defeat, knowing that although she didn't directly say it, I was hiding things from her unconsciously,

"I know. I'm sorry. I'm just thinking about you and Devin. I'm really nervous about today."

She moved her hand from my thigh and intertwined it with my hand instead, "I promised that I would be on my best behaviour today and I will. If Devin says anything offensive to me, I will try my hardest not to retaliate. I'd rather take all the shit from her, knowing that I will still have you at the end of it."

I couldn't stop the blush from taking over my face. She was so sweet, and I just didn't understand how she continued to surprise me as the days went on,

"Thank you. I really appreciate that."

She smiled over at me briefly and we continued the rest of the journey in a comfortable silence.

This is what I liked about our relationship. We didn't have to talk to each other all the time, just the physical contact we had with each other, whether it be holding hands or an arm around the waist, was all we needed to let each other know we were there for each other.

When we pulled up at the Cat and Mouse, I took in a deep breath and turned to face Audrey,

"Please tell me you have the staff and wand with you?"

She nodded and gestured to her bag, "They're in there. You were there when I put them in."

"I know, I know. I just really want today to go well."

She gently cupped my face in her hands and looked straight into my eyes, "Everything is going to be fine, trust me okay?"

It took me a while to reply but after looking into her eyes for a bit longer, I nodded and she gave me a peck on the lips before leaning away from me,

"You ready?" She asked. To be honest, I was far from ready but I knew I had to suck it up and get on with it,

"Yeah. Let's go. They're already in there."

She nodded and quickly got out of the car so that she could run over and open the door for me. I gave her a kiss on the cheek as a thank you before taking her hand in mine and leading her into the restaurant.