Chapter 7
"I missed you loads, don't you ever drive me away like that again." Florence put her arms around Isa, before she knew it they were pressed against each other. It was a feeling Isa cherished.
"Missed you too." that was all Isa managed to reply before changing the subject, "So, how excited are you for those gigs?"
Florence told her she was quite nervous, it was already sold out and they would premiere some new tracks.
"I'm happy you're beside me on this journey, Isabella.", she was visibly emotional.
Isa felt touched by how fragile and disarmed Flo was then. Her heart still beat fast near her after all these years, and she had to restrain from showing how affected she was by their reunion. Things had changed. They had to keep it like that.
Florence was focusing on Isa's eyes, to avoid letting her own eyes wander over her body. The way Isa parted her hair on the side, so cute. Her hands full of rings and her pink nail polish, those hot high heels matching the stylish tight leggings...
Flo wanted her so badly, however she couldn't rush things now.
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They were wrapping the second night of the mini tour in Manchester. Vicky was patiently waiting for Isa backstage. She felt quite integrated by now, a feeling that she belonged with the gang.
Florence and her were getting along, just like before that incident happened.
"We're going to a pub, are you and Isa coming?
Florence asked her nicely.
Victoria nodded and soon Isa came in the room with that smile she loved so much and she forgot whatever it was they were discussing.
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"This is Matt." Florence introduced the young man to the group of friends.
He was a tall, broad shouldered, slim guy, with wavy hair and strong hazel eyes.
Apparently, Florence and him had been dating for a couple of months.
Lots of dancing and talking later, and Florence couldn't keep her hands off her boyfriend.
She was looking at Isa and Vicky between heated kisses until she dragged Matt to the dancefloor once more.
The blondie knew she should be ok with it, she's happy with her girl and she and Florence were getting on spectacularly, but this stinging in her chest kept bothering her.
It's suddenly too crowded and hot and unbearably noisy. Vicky was bored and busy messaging some friends and Isa went out for some fresh air.
She couldn't manage to consume any more drinks and they would have a concert in two days, the wild party days were over for her.
She went out for a cigarette on the balcony, such a relief from that hellish mood inside. It is then that Isa felt a hand on her shoulder. Thinking it was Victoria, she turned around.
Florence was gazing at her, her lips pressed, flushed and a tad shaky.
"What do you think about him, do you like Matt?", Flo asked her with insecurity in her voice.
"He's all right.", Isa forcedly smiled, thinking what on Earth is such a wonderful woman like her doing with that twat.
"You seem happy with Victoria, we're both happy, I'm glad to see that my best friend finally found the one.", the lump on her throat stopped her from going on.
She pulled Isa closer and cupped her face with both of her hands. Not gently, Florence kissed her, she apologised then kept clashing their lips together, her tongue searching inside Isa's mouth.
"It's just sex, Isa, I don't love him, it's you I want", she pleaded.
"We can't always have what we want.", Isa replied, softly freeing herself from Flo's grip,
"You had your chance and you blew it over and over again. I do love you but please don't do this." Isa added.
She craved it too but had to be the strong one for Vicky and herself.
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They were all back at their table. Most of the party had left, except Chris, Mairead and a couple of roadies.
Matt was passed out, resting his head on the table, he was pissed out of his mind.
Isa decided to get drunk now...
Florence couldn't stop staring at Isa, she didn't disguise it anymore and Isa looked at her from time to time while she talked to Vicky and Mairead. She felt weird and flustered.
Vicky got closer and took Isa's hand on hers. She was aware of what was going on.
She leaned and whispered into her ear, "How long are you gonna keep eye fucking each other like that? Just go for it, I liberate you.",
She was not amused.
She gave Isa a kiss on her forehead, looked into Florence's eyes for a minute and walked away.