Things like this didn't happen to people like Emily Fitch, she was a quiet, shy girl. A twin constantly overshadowed by her more vivacious other half. Falling in love was completely out of the question for someone like her, and yet it had happened. Emily couldn't deny it anymore; she was absolutely head over heels in love with Naomi Campbell. She couldn't put her finger on why she loved her but she knew the exact moment she lost her heart to the passionate blonde.
Sitting in the corner of the living room cradling a bottle of vodka, Emily sat and observed the party; she was never one to get involved. She would much rather enjoy the party from afar without running the risk of being manhandled by one of Katie's man whores.
She was letting the beat of the music wash over her, Emily stood and moved ever so slightly into the mass of bodies, she never usually allowed this to happen but tonight she had one too many shots of vodka and had given up caring. She let the music dictate her movement and it wasn't long before she was joined by somebody else, dancing behind her.
In the conscious part of her mind she knew this was inevitable but she didn't care, she was giving herself to this new experience. A small hand snaked around her waist and rested on her hip, there was a sweet breath on her neck just below her ear. The anonymous hand moved so slightly that Emily barely felt it but it was enough to shake her out of her trance, she didn't want this, she was dancing for herself not for some random perv to come and feel her up. As she was about to turn around she felt soft hair brush against her shoulder, "this can't be right" Emily's internal monologue was going a mile a minute, "were there any guys here with long hair?" Emily racked her brain but was drawing a blank, cursing herself for not paying more attention to the guests at the party.
She felt the hand move again and glanced down at it, vibrant red nail polish covered the slightly bitten nails, now she was confused.
"who?" before she had a chance to finish her question, a soft barely there voice whispered,
"hi ems", instantly Emily knew that voice, the voice that caused her stomach to spasm, she fantasized over that voice,
"Naomi" it was more of a statement then a question, barely a whisper but Emily knew Naomi had heard her,
"I saw you dancing and one of Danny's cronies, Peado I think it was, was making a bee line for you, I decided id beat him too it." Naomi's lips brushed against Emily's neck as she spoke, and Emily had to bite the inside of her mouth to stop herself from moaning.
"I guess a thank you is in order then," Emily smiled shyly and relaxed in to Naomi's body for the fist time since the blonde had gently rested her hand on her hip. The two girls stayed like that, with Emily resting on the front of Naomi as she guided her hips with her hand, they moved almost as one to the beat of the music. Emily dropped the bottle of vodka and snaked her hand around the back of Naomi's neck pulling her closer, her other hand found Naomi's and they linked fingers. The sound of the Prodigy was blasting from the speakers and echoed through girl's bodies. Neither one caring about anything or anyone, Naomi was so caught up in the atmosphere and electricity of the moment that she didn't notice Emily turn in her arms and face her. When she felt nimble fingers grip her hips she was jolted out of her daze and met the achingly deep chestnut eyes, Emily smiled shyly. Naomi couldn't help but pull her closer and rest her hand on the small of Emily's back. Bright azure eyes locked with deep brown and neither girl willing to blink for fear of breaking the trance, as if in slow motion Emily moved her head closer to Naomi's and she felt her breath hitch, it was at this moment that Emily lost her heart. This small insignificant breath was all it took for Emily to know her heart no longer belonged to her. As if being willed by a higher power she slowly connected her lips to Naomi's, as soon as it had began it was over. Emily pulled back and took in the sight in front of her. Naomi's lips were plump and her cheeks flushed, her eyes were still closed. Emily couldn't help but smile as she leaned in and softly whispered,
"Thank you" before placing a small kiss below Naomi's ear. A small whimper pulled Emily back and again Azure and Chestnut locked. A sly smile, graced Naomi's face as gripped Emily's hips and pulled her towards her, she needed to be as close to the girl as possible, Emily smiled up at her and softly leant in to kiss Naomi again,
"WHAT DO YOU THINK YOU ARE DOING TO MY SISTER!!!"
It was if someone had come in and smashed all the windows with a hammer, the music stopped as did Emily's ability to breathe. Out of instinct she jumped out of Naomi's arms and turned to her sister, Katie was red with fury, her fiery hair and coal like eyes were burning right through her to Naomi, Emily knew she should have jumped in and told her twin the truth but the rage fuelled insults spilling out of her mouth were coming thick and fast, She turned to see Naomi stood in the middle of the group, taking the abuse. Naomi's azure eyes which had been so bright were now dull, she moved through the crowd towards the front door and as she passed, Emily could have sworn she saw her touch her lips and shake her head. Naomi never looked at Emily again until she reached the front door and somehow through the chaos met her eyes and touched her lips again.
Emily stood in the middle of the party staring at the front door, clutching her now empty chest and gently running her fingers along her lips.
Emily was shaken out of her musings by a small giggle; she looked over at the culprit and smiled. The group had decided to bunk off and venture to the nearest grassy area. They were sat underneath a large tree, Katie and Freddie were sat huddled together, Effy and Pandora were making daisy chains a little further on with Cook chasing JJ with worms, beside Emily lay a very stoned Naomi who smiled and giggled as she passed the spliff back to Emily,
"Thank you" Emily whispered as she took the spliff and inhaled. As she let the feelings wash over her she sank back into the grass next to Naomi. She gently linked their pinkie fingers and sighed. A lot had changed since that fateful night in middle school, all except Emily's empty chest, she smiled knowing it was still beating away inside Naomi and Emily knew nothing would change that……she loved Naomi Campbell even if she didn't love her back.
