Fic : The Girls
The Girls
Author : Frenchflotus
Pair: Andy/Miranda
Disclaimer: I don't own them
A/N: Sort of sequel of After Runway and Now or Never.
The girls
Sort of sequel of After Runway ( part 1, part 2 and part 3) and Now or Never
It’s Friday night and Andrea lay on the couch at her apartment watching “Love Actually” for the thirteenth time.
Miranda was attending a dinner tonight, given in her honour by the “Women in Press” Council and she wouldn't be back until late. Not that Andy would see her tonight anyway, the girls were in town and Miranda would be staying at her place. Rolling on the couch, Andy again felt the loneliness wash over her. Since their “now or never” argument, which according to them both was a necessary step forward in their relationship, feelings had been expressed and Miranda was even the first to say the L word.
Their relationship had gone from being tumultuous. From Andy feeling like she was often left on the sidelines, to a more balanced feeling. She felt for the first time that Miranda was fully committed to what they had together. She had watched Miranda appearing to be more and more at ease with her new life. More relaxed. She let herself go in private, knowing that she could trust Andy and that what they had was special. Andy truly believed that finally Miranda knew she had someone who loved her for her and without ulterior motive.
They agreed to see each other as often as possible, but that often meant late nights when the girls are sleeping or on the week-end when they are at their father’s.
They also agreed to keep the turn in their relationship private. Andy didn't want to force Miranda into a discussion she wasn't ready to have with her children or indeed the press. And in return Miranda made no pressure on Andy.
But now tonight, watching Hugh Grant as the English Prime Minister fiercely kissing his new girlfriend in front of the press, Andy couldn’t help but think about what it would be like to kiss Miranda in front of the whole fashion world during the next Runway Benefit.
Smiling at the thought, she drifted into her daydream. She jumped as her cell vibrated on the coffee table. “Speak of the devil” she thought opening her phone to read Miranda’s text “I miss you. I love you”
Smiling, she began to type her reply when the phone rang.
“You bored?” Andy teased without even greet the caller
“You brat” Miranda replied with a smile in her voice. “Oh God, this dinner is officially nominated to win this year's Most-Boring-Event-Award” she sighed dramatically.
“It’s hard to be a legend, isn’t it?” Andrea joked. Miranda laughed then paused.
“Andrea, I, … I just wondered if you would like to come over tomorrow for lunch?”
Andy froze, knowing that Miranda had plans with the twins this weekend.
“Or maybe you have something else planned?”
“Oh yes …I mean no ….well yes, but … Miranda?” babbled Andy. She waited as the silence seemed endless.
“I want to tell the girls, about us.” Miranda stated softly.
" I.. ok … You sure?” Andy asked worriedly.
Miranda nodded forgetting she was on a phone.
Andy took the silence for an agreement “Okay then, I’ll be there, at noon?”
“Good” Miranda sighed, relieved.
Andy paused and added “….Miranda?”
“Yes?”
“I love you too”.
* * *
Andy woke early that Saturday. She couldn’t help but feel a little nervous about the imminent lunch. She wondered how the girls would take the news, and what if they hated her? Would Miranda be forced into a choice if the girls disapproved of their relationship?
Five minutes after noon, a very nervous Andy stood outside the familiar townhouse. Taking a deep breath she pressed the intercom.
Miranda opened the door and greeted Andy with a quick peck on the lips
“You’re late” Miranda smiled. Feeling Andy’s discomfort, the woman leant forward and whispered in Andy’s ear. Even through her nervousness, Andy felt the rush of excitement at her closeness. “Everything will be alright.”
The introductions went well “Andrea, you know Cassidy and Caroline. Caroline, Cassidy, you remember Andrea?”.
“So far, so good” mumbled Andy
The lunch was a bit awkward. They talked about school, piano lessons and projects for next semester. The girls were not overly nice, they were not overly naughty. Simply poised and civilized. Before dessert, Miranda told the twins that Andy would be spending more time with them and may even spend the night.
“Oh and why is that mum?” Caroline snapped.
“Because I appreciate her company and …” replied Miranda. For once at a lost for words.
“She’s your girlfriend?” Cassidy cut in bluntly.
Miranda coughed, very close to spitting out the wine she was drinking.
Andy held her breath and her eyes widened. They have not yet put a title on their relationship. “It” just was. Neither of them feeling the need to name what “it” was. But yes, Andy thought as amusing as it might sound, they were technically girlfriends.
“Well…. Hmmm…. Yes …” Miranda stammered.
Andy smiled slightly watching Miranda trying to figure out how to answer this question which in a child’s eyes should not be complicated. “Yes, I guess so. Andrea is my girlfriend”. The twins exchanged an I-TOLD-YOU-SO look and Andy blinked at a blushing Miranda.
* * *
Later that day, they went for a walk in Central Park. Andrea and Miranda sat on a bench keeping an eye on the girls who were happily playing in the grass.
Resisting the urge to hold Miranda’s hand, Andy smiled. She felt happy. She knew that a public display of affection was maybe still a way in the future. Yet, she couldn't help feel that they had made a huge step forward today. And Andy was willing to enjoy this moment. She leaned forward Miranda’s ear and whispered, “Thank you”
Miranda smiled back a glint in her eye. “I couldn’t stand to wake up alone anymore, that’s all”. She teased and pressed a small kiss to Andy's cheek.
Author : Frenchflotus
Pair: Andy/Miranda
Disclaimer: I don't own them
A/N: Sort of sequel of After Runway and Now or Never.
The girls
Sort of sequel of After Runway ( part 1, part 2 and part 3) and Now or Never
It’s Friday night and Andrea lay on the couch at her apartment watching “Love Actually” for the thirteenth time.
Miranda was attending a dinner tonight, given in her honour by the “Women in Press” Council and she wouldn't be back until late. Not that Andy would see her tonight anyway, the girls were in town and Miranda would be staying at her place. Rolling on the couch, Andy again felt the loneliness wash over her. Since their “now or never” argument, which according to them both was a necessary step forward in their relationship, feelings had been expressed and Miranda was even the first to say the L word.
Their relationship had gone from being tumultuous. From Andy feeling like she was often left on the sidelines, to a more balanced feeling. She felt for the first time that Miranda was fully committed to what they had together. She had watched Miranda appearing to be more and more at ease with her new life. More relaxed. She let herself go in private, knowing that she could trust Andy and that what they had was special. Andy truly believed that finally Miranda knew she had someone who loved her for her and without ulterior motive.
They agreed to see each other as often as possible, but that often meant late nights when the girls are sleeping or on the week-end when they are at their father’s.
They also agreed to keep the turn in their relationship private. Andy didn't want to force Miranda into a discussion she wasn't ready to have with her children or indeed the press. And in return Miranda made no pressure on Andy.
But now tonight, watching Hugh Grant as the English Prime Minister fiercely kissing his new girlfriend in front of the press, Andy couldn’t help but think about what it would be like to kiss Miranda in front of the whole fashion world during the next Runway Benefit.
Smiling at the thought, she drifted into her daydream. She jumped as her cell vibrated on the coffee table. “Speak of the devil” she thought opening her phone to read Miranda’s text “I miss you. I love you”
Smiling, she began to type her reply when the phone rang.
“You bored?” Andy teased without even greet the caller
“You brat” Miranda replied with a smile in her voice. “Oh God, this dinner is officially nominated to win this year's Most-Boring-Event-Award” she sighed dramatically.
“It’s hard to be a legend, isn’t it?” Andrea joked. Miranda laughed then paused.
“Andrea, I, … I just wondered if you would like to come over tomorrow for lunch?”
Andy froze, knowing that Miranda had plans with the twins this weekend.
“Or maybe you have something else planned?”
“Oh yes …I mean no ….well yes, but … Miranda?” babbled Andy. She waited as the silence seemed endless.
“I want to tell the girls, about us.” Miranda stated softly.
" I.. ok … You sure?” Andy asked worriedly.
Miranda nodded forgetting she was on a phone.
Andy took the silence for an agreement “Okay then, I’ll be there, at noon?”
“Good” Miranda sighed, relieved.
Andy paused and added “….Miranda?”
“Yes?”
“I love you too”.
* * *
Andy woke early that Saturday. She couldn’t help but feel a little nervous about the imminent lunch. She wondered how the girls would take the news, and what if they hated her? Would Miranda be forced into a choice if the girls disapproved of their relationship?
Five minutes after noon, a very nervous Andy stood outside the familiar townhouse. Taking a deep breath she pressed the intercom.
Miranda opened the door and greeted Andy with a quick peck on the lips
“You’re late” Miranda smiled. Feeling Andy’s discomfort, the woman leant forward and whispered in Andy’s ear. Even through her nervousness, Andy felt the rush of excitement at her closeness. “Everything will be alright.”
The introductions went well “Andrea, you know Cassidy and Caroline. Caroline, Cassidy, you remember Andrea?”.
“So far, so good” mumbled Andy
The lunch was a bit awkward. They talked about school, piano lessons and projects for next semester. The girls were not overly nice, they were not overly naughty. Simply poised and civilized. Before dessert, Miranda told the twins that Andy would be spending more time with them and may even spend the night.
“Oh and why is that mum?” Caroline snapped.
“Because I appreciate her company and …” replied Miranda. For once at a lost for words.
“She’s your girlfriend?” Cassidy cut in bluntly.
Miranda coughed, very close to spitting out the wine she was drinking.
Andy held her breath and her eyes widened. They have not yet put a title on their relationship. “It” just was. Neither of them feeling the need to name what “it” was. But yes, Andy thought as amusing as it might sound, they were technically girlfriends.
“Well…. Hmmm…. Yes …” Miranda stammered.
Andy smiled slightly watching Miranda trying to figure out how to answer this question which in a child’s eyes should not be complicated. “Yes, I guess so. Andrea is my girlfriend”. The twins exchanged an I-TOLD-YOU-SO look and Andy blinked at a blushing Miranda.
* * *
Later that day, they went for a walk in Central Park. Andrea and Miranda sat on a bench keeping an eye on the girls who were happily playing in the grass.
Resisting the urge to hold Miranda’s hand, Andy smiled. She felt happy. She knew that a public display of affection was maybe still a way in the future. Yet, she couldn't help feel that they had made a huge step forward today. And Andy was willing to enjoy this moment. She leaned forward Miranda’s ear and whispered, “Thank you”
Miranda smiled back a glint in her eye. “I couldn’t stand to wake up alone anymore, that’s all”. She teased and pressed a small kiss to Andy's cheek.