I've Missed You | CHONI |

Chapter 4

Veronica quietly entered Cheryl's apartment, there were no lights on, it seemed as if no one was home, she locked the door behind her. She tip toed towards Cheryl's bedroom and slowly opened the door. She was met with darkness again, she made her way over to Cheryl's bed and climbed in without a word. She turned on her side barely making out the heap of blankets next to her.

'I can't believe she's here' a small voice spoke. 'Me either Cher, how do you feel?' Veronica whispered. 'I'm shocked, it still hasn't really set in yet'. 'Do you still have feelings for her?' Veronica asked. 'I think I'll always care about her, she was my first love'. 'Okay so what do you wanna do?'. 'Nothing V, I'm doing nothing, Toni's a part of my past that's all' Cheryl said turning away from Veronica 'goodnight'. Veronica knew Cheryl was thinking about Toni more than she was letting on but that was a conversation for another day.

The night soon rolled into day and Cheryl decided she was going to spend the day in bed, she wanted time alone to block Toni out of her mind. She normally would throw herself into work but today she was too emotionally drained. Unfortunately Veronica had decided to stay with Cheryl and after last night she had decided she was going to pretend seeing Toni hadn't bothered her, hoping eventually that it would be her reality.

'Are you too lovesick to get out of bed today' Veronica laughed. 'No Ronnie I'm hungover after the drinks you were pushing down my throat last night' Cheryl lied. 'Whatever you say Blossom, I think I might meet Toni today if she's available' she turned her back to walk out of Cheryl's bedroom secretly smirking to herself, she knew how to get the redhead riled up. 'You will do no such thing' Cheryl sat up. 'She's an old friend Cher, it's just a catch up, actually we had a coffee together last night' Veronica turned back around to face Cheryl. 'You did?'. 'Yep'. 'So what did you talk about?' Cheryl's curiosity had gotten the better of her. 'Nothing much, just the usual, her love life, things like that, she asked about you'. Cheryl's eyebrow lifted at Veronica mentioning Toni's love life 'She asked about me?'. Veronica's phone pinged showing a number she didn't recognise, she opened it and looked at Cheryl 'Oh speak of the devil, I gave Toni my number last night, I'm gonna see if she wants to meet up, feel better soon Cher. Mwah' she span around and left the room.

Toni
How's Cheryl this morning?

Veronica
She's hungover apparently. Any way how'd you feel about meeting up back at the cafe, we can try and sort this mess out?

Toni
Sounds good, I'll meet you there in 15.

Veronica
Perfect!

Cheryl couldn't believe Veronica was going to meet Toni. She was pretty jealous even if she wouldn't admit it. She decided she was going to  send a message to her last fling to take her mind off everything.

Cheryl
Coffee date?

Hannah
Cheryl I'm surprised to hear from you, I've missed you!

Cheryl
Yes or no?

Hannah
Yes

Cheryl
Meet me at the cafe in 30 minutes.

Cheryl got out of bed and got her self ready she opted for black pants, white shirt and heels, her hair in a low ponytail. She took a look at herself in the mirror, grabbed her bag and phone and made her way to the coffee shop.

Toni and Veronica were sat at the same table as yesterday. They were chatting about their life's in general and Toni explained what happened all those years ago with Winter. 'I'm really sorry Toni, I should have let you explain. I was just so angry with you that Cheryl had left' Veronica apologised. 'It's cool V, it was a long time ago and I was angry at myself too' Toni smiled a hint of sadness in her eye.

Cheryl had met her date on the corner near the cafe, the girl was a little taller than Cheryl, long blonde hair, literally the exact opposite of Toni. Hannah kissed Cheryl's cheek and grabbed hand, Cheryl cringing on the inside but she needed to be kept occupied. They walked hand in hand to the cafe, stopping just outside the window 'I've missed you Cheryl, I'm glad you got in touch'. Cheryl just smiled, pulling Hannah towards the cafe door.

Veronica lifted her head 'you have got to be kidding me'. Toni turned around to see what Veronica was looking at, she quickly turned back around her face drained of colour 'did you do this to get back at me?' Toni eyed Veronica. 'Of course not, Cheryl doesn't even know we're here'. Toni braces herself to be face to face with Cheryl again but this time she was sober.

The door swung open Cheryl strutting in with her pretty distraction holding on to her hand. She stopped, Hannah bumping straight into her back 'baby, everything okay? the blonde girl asked. 'You look much better Cheryl' Veronica said with a questionable look. 'Who's your friends babe?' Hannah asked placing her hand of Cheryl's waist. 'Come on' Cheryl pulled Hannah to the back of the cafe. Her date had sat down before her so now she was stuck facing her ex.

'I thought she wasn't seeing anyone? Is that her type now?' Toni asked feeling a little overwhelmed but that didn't stop her sneaking looks at the redheaded girl. 'She's trying to keep busy, I know Cheryl better than she thinks but she definitely didn't know we were here and she's certainly not interested in her little friend over there' Veronica smirked.

Hannah could tell Cheryl was on edge 'is everything alright, you seem a little distracted'. 'I'm fine, I just wish I could enjoy my coffee without being stared at' Cheryl said looking back over at Toni and unfortunately making eye contact. 'I'll sort this babe' Hannah got up making her way to Toni and Veronica before Cheryl could stop her.