Hang on, Trix look at me.

I blinked away her question and glanced up to see Millie walking back over to us with a bottle of water in hand.

There you go. she said softly, handing the bottle to Lizzie who just sat there, silenced by her thoughts.

Oh right, thanks a lot. she said, regarding Millie with a suspicious eye.

I was just talking to Ray Hunter, the one who owns the Expressions gallery, and hes having an informal night next week where it gives a chance for artists to discuss their work with critics and fans. If you two were up for it I could get some tickets? Millie asked, her eyes lighting up at the mention of art.

Is there free booze?

That sounds great Amelia, but I think were pretty booked up next week. I said, interrupting Lizzies comment.

Millie smiled through the disappointment in her eyes and looked away, but I saw it and I felt so bad to have caused it.

Well if you change your mind Ill give you my card. she said, taking out a crisp white piece of card and handing it to me.

I took it, feeling the pull between us as she stepped closer and brushed her finger tips over mine briefly. I was falling into her eyes again, I tried to look else where but always ended up staring at her lips instead, which was just as bad.

Thanks. I breathed.

So give me a call for any reason. she said her words hushed, still standing so close that I could smell the sweet scent which was laced within her clothing and imprinted against her skin.

I could feel Lizzie watching us and probably thinking what the ***** I was doing, which was pretty much what I was thinking as well.

Ok.

Beside us Lizzie cleared her throat noisily, braking us out of our inappropriate moment.

Im ok to walk home now Trix.

Amelia stepped away from me and smiled shyly, looking down at the floor. I blushed and smiled, looking away also. It felt as if we were young teenagers again who had just shared our first moments of attraction, the newness of the situation coursing through our veins and enticing us to taste more.

Yeah, weve got to go. I said, now avoiding her eyes.

Yes, you two better get home. It was nice meeting you and I hope to see you again, maybe. Amelia said, feeling braver than I did.

Lizzie got up and took my arm.

Same as, well let you know about next week. she said hurriedly, pulling me away urgently.

I glanced back over my shoulder and she was still standing there, watching us walk away. I turned away, my cheeks blazing. Having the feelings of being scared shitless and excited more than Ive ever been racing through my head at the same time was giving me the weirdest high Id ever felt. It made me feel like I could do anything, even something as crazy as kiss a woman.