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freak me out even more. Imagine if they played it back and there was someone in my bedroom.” I shivered “Girls I’m not sure this is actually helping.” I moaned.
    “Sorry Lauren. It is interesting though. Look whatever it is will hopefully just stop and maybe it is something to do with your headaches or migraines stress can cause weird dreams.” Sophie said, giving my hand a squeeze.
    “I do hope so.” I said, shaking my head.
    “I agree with Sophie, I’ve just googled it on my phone and it does say migraines can cause weird dreams.” Charlotte said waving her phone in the air to prove her point.
    “But that doesn’t explain the whispering I heard. Or maybe that is just my tired mind playing tricks on me.” I said.
    “No it doesn’t explain it, but you might be so stressed and tired you are kind of imagining it. Not that I’m saying you are going mad!” Vicky said giving me a hug. “Remember Lauren we are here if you need us. You can always kip over at any of our houses.” Vicky continued.
    “Ah thanks you lot, it feels better just talking about it. I’m sure you are right everything will be ok. Anyway, let’s change the subject. So, Sophie have you and Chris actually agreed on where you are going on holiday yet? My vote is definitely for Kos.” I said. Everything became more light hearted and I tried to push the last few weird events to the back of my mind.
    Gavin called later that day saying he would be back late and he’d pop round Sunday afternoon. I offered to make dinner and decided to visit my sister Katie at my mum and dad’s house. I’d not seen much of her since I’d moved out ten months ago. We watched a DVD and chilled out. It was nice to spend some time with her and be out of the flat. The following day I was really looking forward to seeing Gavin, as it had been a few days. I was busily attempting to make a roast dinner. Gavin arrived just after midday, with a bunch of flowers, to the sound of the smoke alarm going off and me wafting a tea towel through the air. He laughed as he entered the flat. “What’s for dinner?” he smiled. “Its ok, its ok. It’s not burnt, I just spilt oil over the hob and nearly set fire to the tea towel mopping it up.” I laughed suddenly wondering what sort of state I looked as my hair was scraped back in an unflattering ponytail and I felt bright red and flustered. “Dinner should be ready in half hour.” I said as I glanced in the mirror and was relieved to see I didn’t look too bad. I took the flowers off Gavin and gave him a hug and brief kiss; he smelt lovely and had obviously been home and showered before coming round. “How was football? Did you guys win?”
    “Of course we won.” he smiled. “Anything you want me to help you with?”
    “Nope, all under control.” I replied as I promptly threw the burnt edged tea towel in the bin.
    We had a lovely afternoon and thankfully my dinner turned out quite nice and not burnt at all, we chatted about his week away in London and my catch up with the girls, and then I remembered “Oh I bumped into your cousin on Saturday.”
    “Yeah he did mention it. Were you ok? He said you kind of rushed off.” Gavin asked.
    “Oh yeah I was fine. Just had to go, one of the girls had driven and we were worried about the parking meter.” I lied. “Nothing to worry about.”
    “You sure everything’s ok.” Gavin asked looking concerned.
    “Yeah, Yeah I promise.” I said, with a brief smile and wondering why I didn’t just tell him the truth. We had bonded so quickly I was sure he’d understand but had a nagging worry he’d think I was some weirdo and I didn’t want to ruin the best relationship I'd ever had. “By the way, I think Vicky quite likes Nathaniel.” I said; in the hope it would lighten the conversation and distract Gavin, as I didn’t want to have to elaborate on the previous events.
    “Oh really that’s interesting.” Gavin replied laughing.
    “We’ll maybe have to do some