The next morning Connie made waffles for breakfast and snuck in to Beth's room. Quietly placing the plate on the end table she fumbled to the blinds and opened them slightly. The winter sky shone gently in to the room allowing her to see where she was going. There was a lump in the middle of the bed snuggled beneath the comforter.
"Good morning sleepy head." Connie climbed on the bed gently. When the lump didn't move she slowly pulled the cover back until Beth's hair was visible. Placing her hand on her friends head she rubbed slowly until life slowly appeared in the bed.
Beth looked up at her friend who holding a plate of food and smiling at her, "What time is it?" Her voice was groggy. Pulling herself up to a seated position, she leaned against the head board beside Connie.
"Breakfast time." Connie handed the plate to her. "I wanted to do something nice for my best friend." She smiled widely. "I haven't been around much, but I'm off today and wanted to hang out with you."
Beth smiled at her friend before putting a syrup covered waffle bite in her mouth. "Mmm"
"How is the job going?" Beth was now talking with her mouth full of food.
Connie paused before answering, "Pretty good. I'm getting a raise."
"That's great!" Beth rubbed her knee.
"I need to earn enough to pull my weight and maybe we can get a bigger place for us!" Connie beamed.
Beth swallowed her last mouthful, "You know it!"
The girls spent day together walking the Eaton's Centre and hitting all the shops along Yonge Street. Connie was conflicted about her new job and wanted to tell Beth, but just couldn't do it. It was nice to spend the day with her to take her mind off the new job that starts tomorrow.
"You know what I need?" Connie locked arms with Beth. "A phone! I need a cell phone."
Beth laughed, "We have a phone at the apartment."
"Yeah, but I've always wanted a cell phone." Connie frowned.
Moments later they were back in the mall and standing at a Fido booth. Fifty dollars later, a three year contract and Connie was the proud owner of her own phone before heading home. Beth got ready for work and Connie sat playing with her phone.
After entering her everyone in her contacts, she texted Trent.
Connie:Hey, it's Connie
Trent:You got a phone?
Connie:YUP
Trent:Wanna do something tonight?
Connie: Sure
Trent:Pick you up?
Connie:2 hours?
Trent:See you soon
Connie put on the new tee she bought and her paddock boots. In the bathroom she pulled her hair in to a pony tail and applied some lip gloss. Trent would be here soon, so she made her way to the lobby and waited for him. It wasn't long and he was standing there smiling at her.
Trent spread his arms and Connie gave him a big hug, "I think you owe me a drink!" He laughed.
Entering the bar, it felt exactly the same. The crowd looked identical, smoked floated at the roof and way in the back sat Jason and Diana. Connie's heart raced as she prayed they wouldn't talk about the new job she was starting or the interview last night.
Sliding in beside Diana, Connie smiled at them, "If it isn't both my bosses." They all laughed. Diana put her hand on Connie's arm and leaned in to her, "Don't worry, it's not our place to discuss business."
Connie was relieved. She liked Trent but wasn't sure that there was more or if just considered her a friend. Either way, she didn't think he would be a fan of the new job she got.
"So Connie, I have a new outfit for you to model tomorrow. You will love it." Diana smiled at her.
Connie didn't get it immediately because she wasn't scheduled to model for Diana.
"We are going to do the shoot at the warehouse like we discussed. I will bring the new outfit." Diana smiled when she saw the light bulb go off over Connie's head. "You should get there a bit early; you should shoot for 11 AM. Okay?"
Connie nodded, "I will be there."
The hours rolled by and they had went to the alley a couple times to get high before everyone agreed to call it a night. Trent and Connie walked back to her apartment arm in arm. At the front doors, Trent turned and kissed her quickly on the lips.
"Sorry. I shouldn't have done that." Trent reacted to the shocked look on Connie's face.
Connie put her arms around his neck and kissed him back. The cold winter wind disappeared as they stood gathering flakes embraced in their first kiss.
"Have a good night Trent." Connie turned to enter the building.
His face was glowing, "Pleasant dreams."
When Beth came in Connie was still awake and texting on her phone, "Still awake?"
"Trent kissed me tonight." Connie beamed.
Beth jumped on the futon as Connie explained and tried to turn a couple minutes in to something more.
"Are you guys going out now?" Beth was excited for Connie.
Connie rolled her eyes, "It was a kiss. Sheesh, we're friends."