yay, you're back! i missed this fic! oh melissa is pure Evil, devil spawn! lol

And then it all suddenly made perfect sense.

Hannah: I know what's wrong with you.

Melissa: Go on then, amuse me.

Hannah: You're jealous.

Melissa laughed out loud.

Melissa: You're kidding, right?

Hannah: I'm deadly serious. Deep down yoyu know I'm right. You can't stand it when you're not the centre of attention and it's pathetic, frankly.

Melissa stood there and started at Hannah, with fury in her eyes. The tense atmosphere between them was relieved only marginally when Mr Walters called out to Hannah, breaking her glare from Melissa.

Mr Walters: Hannah?

Hannah turned back to Melissa, anger still rushing through her.

Hannah (without diverting her newly enforced glare from Melissa): Just coming.

But she hesitated.

Melissa: Go on then, go. But don't come cryingto me when you find out that he just wanted to get his leg over, cos trust me Hannah, slapper you are, supermodel you are not.

That was the final straw. Hannah turned her back on her former friend without another word and joined Mr Walkes again, making sure that her smile looked as genuine as possible, for the sake of any jealous onlookers...
Mr Walter

Sorry that was meant to be Mr Matthew lol, getting confused

So Good!

Gilly made his excuses and escaped from Zak's presence as soon as he could. He couldn't bare to face the questioning, criticism and lecturing he knew he'd have to endure if he stayed. Although he tried to resist it, his mind kept reverting back to her. And the more he thought about her, the more he began to worry. He was still no closer to finding out what was wrong with her. It frustrated him no end, it was almost like it was on the tip of his tongue... like he'd nearly got it... then desire would distract him. A desire to hold her, kiss her and tell her how truly beautiful she was...

But then Zak's words began to ring in his ears. "That's wrong... she's your best mate's little sister!"...

And maybe Zak was right. There was way too much for him to lose, just for some stupid crush.

awwww, how sweet. i feel so sorry for Gilly, he doesn't know which way he's going. lol continue!

i agree and haHA! take THAT melissa! *ahem*...
i'm done.. more soon? x

Hannah: So , where're we heading off to?

Mr Matthews: Ah, I'm afraid you'll just have to wait and see. You'll like it though, I promise.

Hannah smiled, feeling both excited and triumphant. At last, she was getting somewhere.

They soon approached a huge restaurant in the middle of Oxford Street called 'The Palace'. Hannah could hardly believe her eyes. It was grandest and poshest restaurant she'd ever seen.
They were guided to their seats by a smartly dressed waiter, who handed them a menu each as soon as they sat down.

Mr Matthews: What're you having? There's vodka with ice... white wine... red wine... champagne...

Hannah: A small glass of champagne would be great.

Mr Matthews: And for your meal?

Hannah hesitated. If she declined the offer, there was a chance that he could take offence, but if she accepted then her modelling career would be over before it had even started.

Mr Matthews: Hannah?

excellent stuff

Yay! poor hannah. for the love of god, EAT! lol

agreed! she needs to eat, she looks fine! more soon? x

Mooreeee, this is amazing!

amazing please keep it coming lol

Mr Matthews: Ah, don't worry. I understand.

Hannah: You do?

Mr Matthew: Yeah, course. I've worked with hundreds of girls just like you, Hannah. I understand that you want to watch what you eat, it's natural. And we need at least some keeping up the balance, this nation is becoming fatter by the second.

Hannah breathed a sigh of relief.

Hannah: Yeah, exactly.


Gilly looked at his watch. It was gone eleven, Hannah should have been back by now. How long did a photoshoot take? Unless she'd met someone. But then, why wasn't Melissa back? Unless she'd met someone else as well. He spun round as he heard the Ashworths front door slam open.

By the time Gilly had stepped out into the hall to see who it was, the person responsible had already made their way upstairs.

Gilly cautiously followed them, and heard rustling coming from Hannah's room.

Gilly: Hannah?

He opened the door to find Melissa angrily shoving clothes in a rucksack. She looked up at him, her eyes white and her hands shaking.

Melissa: Disappointed, are we?

Gilly: Huh? No, I mean, what's going on?

Melissa: I'm leaving.

Gilly: But - Hannah...

Melissa: Just leave it Gilly. This doesn't involve you.

And with that, she picked up the rucksack and stormed back downstairs, slamming the door shut on her way out.

Hannah could hardly believe how well the evening had gone. Guy (he insisted that she referred to him by his first name) was really understanding and friendly, and she was certain that working with him would be the best move she could possibly make.

They drove back in his Porche, and stopped the car in the middle of a dark alleyway Hannah didn't recognise.

Hannah: Thanks a lot for this evening, Guy. I really enjoyed myself. You're the only person who...

She hesitated, wondering if continuing would just make her look foolish.

Guy: Who what?

Hannah: Who's believed that I could... well, get somewhere. All the other people I've met in this business have just turned their nose up at me, or said I was fat-

Guy: Who said you were fat? Did they have eyes?

Hannah laughed.

Hannah: Well, they didn't say it in those exact words, they just said my cheeks were chubby...

She paused, waiting for Guy to say something.

Hannah: I mean, they're probably right...

Guy: No, they're not. You're gorgous Hannah.

He placed his hand on Hannah's leg then hurriedly grabbed hold of her, kissing her so forcefully that Hannah found it hard to let go. After a few seconds, she managed to push him off, and immediatelyreached for the door handle.

Guy: What are you doing?

Hannah refused to speak, but continued to push down on the handle, which refused to open the door. She began to panic as she realised that he had locked the doors.

Hannah: You're sick! Let me out of here!

Guy: Calm down.

Hannah: Calm down?! I'm locked in a car with a man over twice my age who's forcing me to-

Guy: I'm not forcing you to do anything. C'mon, you know as well as I do that we both want this.

He gripped her knee, making Hannah shudder.

Hannah: No, this is the opposite of what I want! Oh god, I should have listened to Melissa-

Guy: What's that stupid cow got to do with anything?

Hannah: She warned me you'd do this.

Guy: She doesn't know anything. Leave her out of this.

A horrifying thought arose in Hannah's mind.

Hannah: Wait... you and her... you haven't...?

Guy: And so what if we have? She was all for it, not the classiest of girls... unlike you...

Hannah resisted the urge to throw up.

Hannah: Please, just let me leave-

She let out an ear piercing scream as he pushed her down off the seat and grabbed hold of her once more...

Gilly kicked a can in front of him as he walked, to try and take his mind off things. It didn't work. He desperately wanted to know where she was- she shouldn't have been out so late, especially not in her fragile state...

hHe stopped immediately as he heard a scream coming from the alleyway beside him. Without a second thought, he raced towards where it was coming from - his thoughts becoming more horrifying by the second..

Hannah heard name being called out in the distance and a sense of relief rushed over her.

Hannah: Help!

She prayed to God that whoever was out there could hear her cries.

Guy: Hey, why're you shouting for?

He stroked her hair but still kept his other hand firmly on her shoulder, keeping her down.

Hannah(sobbing): I don't... I don't want...

She stopped as footsteps echoed close by.

Guy froze.

Guy: Stay down.

A face appeared at the window. Guy got back up on his seat and smiled as he wound down the window.

Guy: Can I... help you?

Gilly: Yeah, I heard a scream coming from down here...

Hannah breathed another sigh of relief. Gilly...

Guy: Yeah, I heard that too, god knows what it was... I did look around before but there seems to be no-one about so...

Gilly: Alright. Well, thanks for your help.

Hannah knew that it was now or never.

Hannah: Wait.

Gilly spun round, and looked back at Guy, with a confused expression on his face.

Gilly: Did you?

Guy: What?

Guy could feel his forehead sweating and his hands becoming clammy and hot.

Gilly leaned over to look inside the car when the door swung open and knocked him backwards, as Guy shoved Hannah out onto the pavement. He sped off before Gilly could even begin to work out what had just happened.

Gilly slowly sat up, his eyes moving towards Hannah, who lay curled up the ground, shaking. He could hear her quietly sobbing to herself, and gently put his arm around her. He held her for a good fifteen minutes until he felt goosebumps on her weak, thin arms, and decided that they both needed to get back inside.

Gilly: Do you wanna... head back?

Hannah nodded, wiping her eyes on her sleeve.

oh very good

Omg excellant!! loving your work!lol

Hannah slowly got up and brushed herself down, then took Gilly by suprise when she took hold of his hand. She didn't look at him when she did it because she didn't need to see him, she just needed to know he was there, keeping her safe.

They walked back in silence, yet it wasn't uncomfortable, in fact it was rather useful, as it gave them both time to contemplate their thoughts.

As soon as they entered the house, Gilly's thoughts reverted back to when he was last there. He wondered if he should've told Hannah about Melissa, but all he had to do was look at her - pale and still shaking - to know that more bad news was the last thing she needed.

Hannah didn't let go of his hand as she made her way upstairs but Gilly hastily pulled it away as they reached her room.

Hannah looked at him as he let go, tears welling in her eyes.

Hannah (whispering): Don't leave.

Gilly hesitated.

Hannah: Please.

Gilly silently agreed, and stepped into the room with her.

Hannah sat down on the end of her bed and put her head in her hands. Gilly stayed standing up, clueless of what to say or do.

OMG i read this for the first time today i spent an hour reading and it is amazing i mean the only word i can think of is .... WOW..WOW...and WOW

ah this is such a brilliant fic i'm loving it