A/N- Okay so here's my attempt at Emily/Effy, I'm normally a Naomily shipper but after my last story I wanted to try something a little different 'cause I love these two together.

I haven't decided if this is a one-shot or if I'll continue it so let me know what you think! All mistakes are mine, hopefully its all okay : )

Emily couldn't contain the frustration that was building up inside her, and had been for the last few weeks, as she roughly shoved people out of her way and made her way to the large kitchen the twin fought to maintain her composure. The redhead cast a quick look around her at the other party-goers, in various states of drunkenness, and she wished she had taken Katie up on her offer of vodka beforehand as she watched everyone else enjoying their night.

Finally reaching the kitchen Emily took a shaky breath as she tried to calm herself and reaching the counter she placed her hands on the cold surface to steady her balance. Swallowing a wave of nausea that swept over her the redhead closed her eyes tightly, desperate to block out the image of Naomi flirting with a guy from their class but it was burnt into her memory, mocking her with its undeniable reality and permanence and no matter how hard she tried the heavy feeling in her chest remained.

Emily reached out and blindly grabbing a bottle of something from the counter she quickly opened it and chugged half the contents, grimacing as the bitter taste hit the back of her throat she closed her eyes in an effort to block out the burning sensation that followed. She briefly wondered if it was normal for someone her age to be able to drink straight vodka so easily but after lingering on the thought her mind immediately returned to thoughts of Naomi and before she could process the action the twin drained the last of the alcohol from the bottle in her hand and reached out for another.

Stumbling slightly as she made her way to the door the redhead couldn't help but let out a bitter laugh, glad the alcohol was starting to take effect so quickly, to numb the rush of emotion that threatened to overwhelm her. The laugh caught in her throat as she fought with the tears that had come from nowhere and taking another long drink the twin was forced to grab onto a nearby stranger to maintain her balance as her eyes clouded with unshed tears. Emily quickly apologised and was meet with a leering grin on a guy she recognised from one of class, though she couldn't remember which and didn't care to dwell in it.

As she made her way out to the back garden the twin heard a loud voice and looked up to see an excited Pandora waving in her direction as she shouted towards her 'Emily! Emily! Over here!'

The redhead forced a smile on her face as she weaved a path through the other bodies heading towards her group friends, all of whom looked more than a little drunk.

Finally reaching them the twin offered a quick greeting, almost certain they wouldn't realise the angry and pain that she was attempting to bury as they acknowledged her arrival.

Emily soon found herself cringing as she received an overfriendly hug from Cook, almost a validation of her thoughts

'Emily…you made it babe' the loud boy grinned taking the opportunity to plant a sloppy kiss on the redhead's cheek, which she made no attempt to fight against her energy levels depleted as a sense of defeat washed over her.

Somehow Emily managed to wriggle away from Cook's grasp and was glad to see him move on to greet another girl in his own, individual way. Shaking her head she finished her drink and threw the empty bottle in the vague direction of a hedge, barely blinking as she heard it smash against a tree the twin turned and was confronted by the penetrating stare of Effy. Accepting a drink from the mysterious girl the redhead returned the stare, acting as though she was fine the twin was aware that the other girl seemed to know more about everyone than she let on, but before she could string together a lie about being fine she felt a gentle tap on her arm.

'Hey'

Turning the twin was met with a face she didn't recognised at first, before her brain caught up and reminded her that he had been the one she had stumbled into in the kitchen moments earlier.

'Er…hey-'

Quickly cut off the redhead tried not to roll her eyes as the confident guy attempted to work his charm, she couldn't think of anything she wanted less than for some arrogant guy to try and worm his way into her pants.

'I just wanted to say hello and see if you were okay? It's not often a beautiful girl falls into my lap'

Emily sighed inwardly at the guys cheesy attempts, and heard Effy let out an unimpressed groan next to her.

Looking up she saw that most of her friends were otherwise occupied. Cook and Freddie seemed to be having some kind of drinking competition, with JJ supervising, Pandora and Thomas had disappeared, Katie was nowhere to be seen either which left Effy watching her clearly amused. Blocking out the thoughts of where Naomi might be Emily almost missed the stranger's next words.

'So, I brought you a drink' the guy continued, looking down at the bottle she was already holding 'But…I see you already have one…'

Wincing Emily hoped he would pick up on the negative vibe and leave but judging by the look on his face he still thought he was in with a chance. Even as her dark mood threatened to consume her the twin was unable to tell the guy the leave, as much as she wanted to the redhead didn't have the energy and ironically she didn't want to hurt his feelings, after all she knew how it felt to be crushed by someone you liked. After a few minutes of awkward conversation Emily looked to the girl next to her for help.

Effy shrugged a noncommittal gesture which told Emily she was on her own, though the brunette had the good nature to offer an apologetic smile as she seemed to urge the other girl to stand up for herself.

Flicking her eyes back to the guy who appeared to still be talking, unaware she was no longer paying him any attention, the twin bit her lip as she made a decision.

She was fed up being the nice-girl and she was starting to realise that nice people really did finish last, after all she had spent her whole life trying to make people happy staying quiet and never speaking her mind and it had gotten her nowhere. The girl she loved was probably inside getting felt up by some guy and she was stuck out here listening to the dull drone of someone she couldn't care less about.

'Look' Emily interrupted bluntly, her tone undoubtedly bored 'If you're talking to me because you think I'm gonna fuck you then you can think again alright? I'm not interested, not in you and not in any guy so just…get to fuck yeah?' she exploded.

The words felt foreign in her mouth, harsh and unforgiving and the redhead tried not to cringe as she saw the look of hurt flash briefly across the guys face.

'Wha..' he stumbled 'What you saying…you, you're not…'

For a moment Emily wondered if the guy's eyes were actually going to pop out of his head as he looked her up and down in confusion, before he realised his actions and ducked behind a false-bravado 'Come on love, you haven't even given me a chance…I bet I can change your mind'

Now leering at her he took a step forward, reaching out and running his hands up her arms. Emily was quick to bat them away as she moved backwards uncomfortable at his invasion of her personal space she felt her earlier confidence wavering 'Just get lost okay?'

'Come on-'

'Did you not hear her? She said get lost' Effy interrupted as she moved to stand next the redhead, crossing her arms and staring him down.

Looking between the two the guy scoffed 'What are you, her bodyguard?'

'No' the brunette stated coolly as she linked her arms with the twin 'I'm her girlfriend actually'

Fighting to keep the shocked look from her face Emily managed to play along, pulling Effy closer and wrapping an arm around the taller girls' waist she felt Effy return the gesture.

'But…'

Lost for words the guy stumbled backwards as if his masculinity had taken an actual punch, turning to walk away he clutched the bottle tightly in his hands as he chugged the remains pausing only to look back, shaking his head in disbelief as he processed the scene 'Whatever…you and your fake girlfriend have fun yeah, and I'll see you later'

Opening her mouth to replied Emily found herself unable to think of anything cutting and instead cast a sideways look at the brunette who had a mischievous look on her face.

Emily frowned but before she could say anything she felt the brunette turn to face her and pull their bodies close together. Caught of guard Emily found herself staring into the knowing eyes of the other girl, but where as she expect a grin or a even for Effy to roll her eyes at the bizarre situation she was surprised at the intensity hidden in the piercing blue eyes.

The sounds of the party faded away as Effy leant in slowly and brought their lips together almost hesitantly, as if unsure of how the twin would react. Emily had expected the other girl to taste of cigarette or alcohol but instead as the kiss deepened she found it was a distinct taste that could only be Effy, more of strawberries or something sweet.

Emily wasn't sure what Effy had intended with the mischievous look she had thrown at her; a quick peek on the lips, a short kiss of maybe to just pretend but as the brunette wrapped her arms around the smaller girl and Emily mirrored the action she knew this was much more than could ever had been planned.

Breaking the kiss the two girls still clung to each other, arms wrapped tightly around the others body. Casting a quick glance around Emily was relieved to find they were alone now and turning back to the beautiful girl in front of her Emily made to release her grip on Effy; sure the other girl would regret what had just happened.

'Emily…don't' the brunette whispered so quietly, Emily couldn't be sure she had heard 'Don't'

Feeling Effy's arms tighten around her, keeping her close Emily looked up and locking eyes with the mysterious girl the redhead felt her breath caught at the passion that was reflected back at her.

A sensible voice in Emily's head screamed that it was just the alcohol, the vodka and beers coursing through their veins making them feel this intensity and worse causing Effy to think she could like her. The painful realisation the it was booze making Effy want her hit the twin hard and she instantly looked down relaxing her grip on the warm body opposite as a sense of loneliness and rejection washed over her, knowing that without the alcohol the brunette wouldn't be here, no one would. She was gay and Effy was not.

'What's the matter?' the brunette whispered feeling the twin go limp in her arms.

'Nothing' Emily replied barely able to utter the words as her throat tightened 'We should get back inside'

Emily wished she could stay where she was, to enjoy the feeling of being wanted but she knew it was a lie and the longer they stayed together the more humiliated and hurt she would feel later.

Tightening her grip on the twin Effy let out an uncharacteristic chuckle which caused the twin's head to snap up, a pained expression on her face 'You're laughing at me now?'

'No…it's just, I've had one maybe two drinks tonight' the brunette smiled 'Three tops, I'm not drunk okay?'

'But-'

'Three drinks might be a little…Dutch courage but I know exactly what I'm doing'

Emily stared disbelievingly at the other girl her mind searching for something to say but she was speechless. Biting her lip she let out a small laugh as Effy moved towards her a grin on her face and manoeuvred them into a secluded spot away from prying eyes bringing their lips together once more.