I've Missed You | CHONI |

Chapter 7

Cheryl had gave Toni the directions to her apartment, the ride didn't take long and Toni was soon pulling up and helping Cheryl off her bike. 'I enjoyed spending time with you today, it was nice to have a insight into your life' Toni smiled. 'You too Toni. Cheryl smiled back. 'So I guess I'll see you soon?' Toni looked down at her feet. 'Yeah soon' Cheryl nodded at Toni turning around and entering her building. Once Cheryl was out of sight Toni jumped on her bike and made her way home.

As soon as Cheryl opened the door to her apartment she saw Veronica sat on her couch, a glass of wine in her hand. 'So?' Veronica looked up. 'So what?' Cheryl said. 'Toni? How'd it go with Toni?'. 'It actually went okay i guess, we talked about what happened when we was teenagers and about our life's now, we also had lunch together' Cheryl shrugged not wanting Veronica to jump to any conclusions. 'Well, are you seeing each other again?' Veronica sat forward. 'I'm not sure, she did ask me about a date but i don't know if she meant the lunch we had today. I gave her my number though so we will see' Cheryl said sitting next to Veronica and pouring herself a glass of wine. 'Are you planning on giving Toni another chance?' Veronica looked at Cheryl, she knew what the Serpent meant to her best friend, even after all these years. Cheryl huffed as she threw herself back 'I don't know V. I mean it hurt so much the first time I don't know if I can risk it going wrong again. Plus she might not like me anymore we've both changed'. 'Well I think she's worth it Cher, it's so obvious you still love each other, what have you got to lose?' Veronica asked. Cheryl just sipped on her wine, turning her attention to whatever reality TV show Veronica was watching. She needed to at least sleep on it.

Toni plopped onto her couch, the last couple of days had been so unexpected she needed a moment to gather her thoughts. She thought she had lost Cheryl for good and she certainly didn't plan on running into her in a nightclub in New York. She needed to speak to someone. She picked up her phone. 'Hey Tiny, hows life in New York?' Fangs asked happily. Toni didn't respond instead Fangs could hear a soft cry on the other end of the phone. 'Toni?' Fangs said concerned. 'It's Cheryl' was all Toni managed to say. 'Toni its been 8 years, I don't think she wants to be found, I love you Toni but you need to move on, I'm worried about you' Fangs said sympathetically, this wasn't the first time Toni had called to cry about Cheryl. 'No Fangs, I've seen Cheryl, I've spoken to her'. 'What? Where? When? How?' Fangs asked. 'It was last night I was out with some friends and I literally just ran into her, she fled at first but I managed to get to talk to her a little before it got too emotional and she left. We also had lunch today'. 'So, how is she? Is she single? Does she know what happened with Winter? I need all the information' the words rushed from Fangs mouth. Toni chuckled through her tears 'She's single and yes i explained what happened with Winter. I really hurt her though Fangs, even now I can see it in her eyes'. 'It was a big misunderstanding Toni, Winter did a really good job of playing everyone but you've been given a second chance. This could be what you've been waiting for since you was 17'. 'You're right Fangs, thanks for the talk'. 'Anytime Toni, see you soon' Fangs said hanging up the phone.

The sun rose above New York but Cheryl was awoken by her alarm blaring, she grunted as she rolled over and searched for her phone. As she knocked the alarm off she had a text notification from an unknown number. She sat up rubbing her eyes.

Unknown Number

Hey Cher, I just wanted to check in and see if you was up for that date, maybe Saturday? No pressure though.

Oh by the way it's Toni.

Cheryl

Hi Toni. Sounds good.

Toni

 Great I'll pick you up around 5?

Cheryl

5 is good for me.

Toni

Great :)

Cheryl knew she was being a little blunt but she was just protecting herself. She had decided while she was tossing and turning in bed last night that she was going to give it a go with Toni and then at least she knows she tried no matter the outcome. Toni on the other hand smirked at her phone, she didn't take offence to Cheryl's bluntness, she was just glad she had said yes to their date.

Cheryl arrived at work, thanks to Veronica she had a lot to catch up on since she had been convinced to go out and get drunk instead. She was glad though, after all things seemed to have worked out well. Cheryl walked into her office and was greeted by a giant bouquet of flowers sitting on her desk, a small card catching her attention.

I'm so happy I've finally found you. You're as beautiful as the first day I saw you. I'm looking forward to our date. I hope you have a great day.

Toni

Cheryl held the card close to her chest, Toni knew how to make her smile. She picked up the flowers and moved them to a table in her office. She pulled out her phone as she made her way to her seat.

Cheryl

Thank you for the flowers Toni, they are beautiful.

Toni

Not as beautiful as you.

Cheryl playfully rolled her eyes placing her phone on to her desk. She opened her laptop and started replying to emails, work suddenly didn't seem so important anymore. The day passed by like any other except now Cheryl felt like she had something to look forward to, she was excited about something for the first time in years.