Is It Love?

6

The date's today! I'm getting changed into the outfit Zoe picked for me. I've covered the bruises on the side of my face with plenty of makeup, not wanting anyone to know about it. I look in the mirror and wow! I have to admit, I look pretty good, even though I'm just wearing my casual. But what the hell does Chloe have with me?! It's not like I've been horrible to her or anything. Oh well, never mind. There's not much I can do about that horrible bitch.

I walk to the tree where we both decided to meet to see Tom already there. He was leaning on the tree, looking hot as ever. As soon as he saw me, he stood straight, mouth agape.

"I err, wow! You look amazing, Loren." he laughs, before blushing.

"Thanks Tom. Erm, you look great as well." I smile.

We walk hand in hand to the nearest cinema when Tom asks me what movie I'd like to see. "Why not 'A Dog's Purpose'? I mean I love dogs just like you, so yeah?"

"Anything for my queen." he flirts, gesturing towards the screen after he bought the tickets. We enter the screen, Tango Ice Blasts in hand, and sit down right in the middle, just before the movie begins.

Okay, lets just say I'm not very strong emotionally. Half an hour in and I was in pieces, crying my eyes out! I mean, I couldn't help it. How on earth was I meant to watch the dogs die?! Yeah, I said die! Luckily, Tom held onto my hands and guided me out of the cinema, whispering in my ear and telling me 'Everything is alright'. What a sweet guy! I kept my head down as he walked me somewhere, his arm over my body, keeping me steady. I finally looked up when he stopped to see that he had took me to the nearest coffee shop, which is where I am now. I'm sitting opposite Tom with a hot chocolate in my hands. How he found out it's my favourite hot drink, I may never know. I stare into the swirly drink when I feel a soft hand upon my cheek. I wince as a sharp pain shot up my face, spreading quickly.

"Loren, what's that? Are you alright?? What have you done?" he bombards me with questions, his voice laced with worry.

"I'm fine Tom, honestly." I give him a fake smile, swatting away his hand.

"No, you're not! What's happened to your face? It's all bruised and swollen. Did someone hit you?"

"I'm alright, Tom. I just walked into a lamp post. That's all." I lie, looking down at my lap, but he sees straight through me.

"Don't you think I know what it looks like when you walk into a lamp post? And anyway, there's none on set. Please tell me the truth Loren, I don't want to see you like this. Is it Chloe?"

"W-what?" I ask, spluttering out my drink.

"She fancies me. I've seen the way she looks at you, jealous."

"Oh," was all I could manage, hinting Tom the truth.

"We need to tell someone Loren. She fucking slapped you!"

"No we don't need to tell anyone Tom, please." I took his hands and look him in the eyes, pleading.

"I can't stay silent love, knowing that someone is out there, hurting you."

"Please Tom, please don't tell anyone! I don't need people worrying over me. Don't tell anyone. For me...."

There's hesitation as we both look deep into eachother's eyes, falling in love all over again. "Okay, for you." he smiles before speaking again. "But if ANYONE tries to hurt you again, then you have to tell me, okay?"

"Okay," I smile on the outside, knowing that I can't really let him know again. He doesn't deserve to be worrying over me. Not again.

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