Enchanted (FVK/Keveridge Fanfiction)

Chapter 20- The clearing

((A/N: Enjoy. Dedicated to all of you who've made me want to write on! <3))

"So, are you sure about this?" Luke queried, as the two boys stood a street away from Lily's house. Laurence was dressed in scruffs, with a tattered hoodie pulled over his head. He'd protested about it, but Kier and Luke had insisted.

"Yeah.. I have to do it. For Kier," Laurence sighed, thinking of his red fringed boyfriend. Kier was at home, safely curled up in bed, being watched over by Shane and Drew.

"So the plan is, we go over there and you suggest to talk to her. Kier told you to do anything you have to do, right?" Luke asked, as the two set off down the road. Laurence's nerves built up as they neared the house. He couldn't help but remember just how big and beefy Lily's friends were..

Laurence nodded, as the two headed to Lily's house. It looked pretty much the same, but there was an ominous feel about the place.

"Ready?" Luke asked, as the two paused outside the gate."

"Ready," Laurence's voice cracked, as the two started walking down the path. 

"Walk like a nob," Luke instructed. "Slouch. Put your hands in your pockets," 

Laurence did so, balling his hands into fists. The front door loomed, and he couldn't help but think back to the last time he was here. They'd been on a date.. Shivering in horror, Laurence cast his mind back to Kier. The last time he'd seen Kier he'd been curled up in bed, looking beautiful and serene. He had to do this. For their relationship.

Taking a deep breath, Laurence glanced to Luke before raising a fist and pounding on the door.

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Inside, Lily and Steu were sat in the living room. They were expecting Laurence to come begging, so the thumping on the door didn't come as much of a surprise. Steu- the boy who'd phoned Kier- smirked, and rose to his feet. "I'll go let them in. You wait here," He chuckled darkly, before heading off to the front door.

He swung the door open, to reveal Laurence and some.. other one. He didn't really care, but he guessed he was here to back Laurence up. Laurence- who looked like shit. God, did Lily really want this back? He looked like a scruff.

"Laurence?" Steu queried smoothly, his muscles rippling as he crossed his arms. He didn't notice Luke glance at him worriedly- this guy was clearly hench as fuck.

"Well no, I'm the local flower arranger. Here to tell your friend that the lilies called. They want their nice reputation back," Laurence snipped, struggling to act like a person he wasn't.

Steu narrowed his eyes as he stepped aside to allow Laurence and Luke inside. "I'd watch how you talk to me, queer. Mind, I'd rather that than have you hit on me," He leered, turning ot shut the door behind them. Luke increased his grip on Laurence's jacket, as though to stop him retaliating. 

"Remember, this is for Kier," Luke muttered, as he and Laurence headed through to the living room. There she was. Lily.

"Laurence.. I must say, you've let yourself go.. Seeing as you went with Kier, though, I must admit that it isn't surprising," Lily sniped, before rising to her feet. Her hair was longer, and her lips were coated in deep red lipstick. She looked a lot worse than usual. Tramp.

"Oright babe, why'd ya think I came back 'ere?" Laurence grinned, trying his best to hide the revulsion he felt inside. 

Lily frowned slightly, before turning to Steu, who was stood behind Laurence and Luke. "You can go. Take Illingworth with you," 

Steu gripped onto Luke's arm, as Lily draped herself over Laurence. Luke cast Laurence a sympathetic glance as he was escorted out of the room.

"So, decided you wanted to come back to the normal relationship?" Lily snickered, as Laurence chewed on his gum. He hated having to act like somebody he wasn't, but anything to get rid of this bitch.