I only got 3 reviews in total for my last story and it was 8 chapters. Needless to say, I've been very very put-off posting anything.
I Need A Break
"So why are you taking a gap year again?" Katie sneered at her sister. They had both gotten into their university of choice and Emily had all of a sudden decided to defer her entry. "It's not like you can go travelling with Naomi now."
Emily's eyes smarted. Naomi was a sore topic now. Just weeks before they were due to leave, Naomi had broken up with Emily. Emily was heartbroken. All she could think about was the pale blond hair and soft figure of her girlfriend. Her ex-girlfriend. Naomi had the tickets, of course. She'd been "keeping them safe". Now Harriet was going with her, the girl that Emily had innocently introduced Naomi to at a party. Emily had thought it fantastic when they hit it off, only she hadn't known then that were seeing each other in secret behind her back. It had been going on for weeks before Emily noticed Naomi's distance.
"Well?" Katie prompted. "What are you gonna do now? Just come to uni."
"I'm going to go abroad still. For a while. Maybe a few weeks, maybe a few months. Katie, I just have to get out of here." And she did. It was so oppressive in this shitty town, with it's dirty air and familiar faces.
"Where are you going to go?" Katie held back from scoffing.
"Panda suggested something. She said I could be a nanny, a live-in nanny. Somewhere like America or France or Spain. I can speak French and my Spanish is passable, I'd get by."
"A nanny?" Katie smiled. "You'd be a great nanny. You're great with kids, and they love you."
"So you're OK with it? Just so I can get away from this dull country." Emily was quiet.
"Katy shom, Emsy." Their eyes met and even Emily smiled. "Of course. Just come back, yeah?"
"I will, Katie. I just need a break." The two sisters hugged tightly, and when they separated Katie turned to her wardrobe to get ready for a night out and Emily pulled an old leather suitcase from under her bed.
"Emsy, come on one last night out. Please. We'll take loads of pictures and stuff and print them in the morning." Katie never missed a beat and had already guessed her sister's plans. She already knew that her twin wasn't coming back when she left.
"Sure." Emily spoke to her sister's back, already packing her underwear. "Can I borrow something of yours? Then I can pack first."
Katie threw a short black shift dress over her shoulder and Emily caught it against her chest, a tear rolling down her cheek.
"You know my number, so you make sure and call me." Neither of the twins was hung over, despite the late night and copious amounts of alcohol. "Get it, Ems? You'd better call me."
"I get it, Katie. I'll call." It was a lie, really, and both of them knew it. "I'd better get going, they're going to wake up soon." It was nearing eight in the morning and the world was waking up. Emily squeezed her sister's hand before turning and walking away, suitcase in hand, a large tote slung over her shoulder and a backpack on her back. She was nearing the corner of the street, about to leave everything behind.
"EMILY!" It was Katie, running after her. "Emily, I almost forgot. Here." She panted, handing over a small photograph album. "Don't you dare forget me."
Emily smiled a slow, sad smile and slid the album into her tote. "Goodbye." She rounded the corner, not once looking back.