Millie got up and took my hand in hers, forcing me to make eye contact.

Ok you want to know why no one can tell you when Im going back to LA? she said quietly, standing close to me so our conversation was private.

Only if you want to tell me. I replied, placing my hand on her hip.

Millie linked our fingers together, looking as if she was trying to find the right words. I really couldn’t imagine what could be so hard to say, unless of course she was going back with her friends in the morning. That wouldn’t just be hard to say, it would be bloody hard to hear as well.

Millie took a deep breath, she looked so cute when she was nervous.

I cant tell you when Im going back Trix because I don’t even know when that will be. I was supposed to go back tomorrow with Susie, Chris and Annie but I’ve decided to stay. she paused, still looking away from me.

I removed my hand from her hip and cupped her chin gently, bringing her eye level up to me own.

Why have you decided to stay? I asked, my voice had become a whisper of its former self.

The suspense was killing me, now it was me searching her eyes for answers. My fingers stroked her cheek, my gaze dropping to her lips as it tended to do.

Because Trix. she said quietly.

I smiled, looking into her eyes again.

Because what? I asked her just as quietly.

Because, I…I didnt want to leave you.

I continued to stare at her, had really just said what I thought she said? She was staying in boring, cold and over priced London for me, just me.

Millie, you seriously staying here for me? I asked, unable to stop the grin from forming on my lips.

Yes, I didn’t want to go back to LA without knowing what this could be Trix. I really like you. she said, smiling also.

I pulled her into a hug wanting ot give this woman so much more, I wanted to give her all of me because I knew she would keep me safe. Safe from my family, safe from work and safe in her arms.

Im so happy youre staying, I don’t know what I would do if you left. I said softly into her ear, following my words with a couple of kisses.

Youd be straight again and I would’ve lost my chance.

No, I don’t want a man and I don’t want any other woman either.

Millie pulled back so she could see my face.

Do you mean that?

Yes.

And with that she kissed me, in between the laughs of joy which I couldn’t help but be caught up in as well. I had never felt so alive, it had been such a strange day, going from good to really bad to really good again. Nothing like a nice handful of stress to make life that bit more enjoyable.