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A/N: As expected, I continued on another chapter, but cranked it out rather quickly. What will happen to Katie and Effy? How did Naomi's comedy set go? FIND OUT NOW! (cheesy introduction over). If you do read, please review and enjoy!
Effy walked into the club, high heels, short shorts, and all. Blinded by the strobe lights, she fell helpless to Pandora's hug attack.
"Hi, Panda," were the only words she managed to speak before she noticed Emily and Katie. "Panda, you didn't tell me they were going to be here…"
"I thought I'd just plan a reunion of everyone! Isn't it wonderful?" Panda cheered.
"I wouldn't say wonderful," Katie remarked in a low tone as she walked over to Effy and Pandora.
"Kate, no, don't," Emily shouted.
"Ems, she hurt you," Katie shouted back. Effy was right in front of her and she wanted, no needed, to give her a piece of her mind. That's when it hit her. She couldn't tell if it was the deer-in-the-headlights look from Effy's blue eyes, or the fact that she saw the vixen in a vulnerable state, that captured her attention. The way Effy dressed, although revealing, though not as revealing as uni, enticed her. Effy looked good, beautiful. When Emily grabbed Katie's hand, that's when she came back down to Earth.
"Kate, don't do anything stupid, please," Emily pleaded.
"I…I don't think I will, Ems," Katie stammered, slowly walking over to Effy, her puppy-love was written all over her face.
"Sexy poo, how nice of you to join us. It's just like old times!" Panda screamed.
"Katie," Effy said in acknowledgement. "I know you might be mad at me for hurting Emily. I just want to say that I'm sorry. I was just doing what Naomi told me. I'm so sorry."
"Effy, it's fine. Everything's all fine. How about I buy us some drinks and we'll catch up," Katie replied.
"Um, okay," Effy agreed. She had no idea what sparked Katie's emotion change. She could have sworn seconds before Katie would curse her out and force her to leave the club. Effy eyed the twin in front of her, trying to size up her opponent in case of an attack, but couldn't help but notice Katie's near-perfect legs underneath her scantily clad skirt. As for her top, it showed just the perfect amount of cleavage, she wasn't showing too much or too little.
"What's going on with Katie?" Pandora asked Emily.
"I…I don't know. I think she might have a crush…on Effy," Emily said shocked by her sister's actions. She could have sworn she hated Ef, and she definitely could have sworn she wasn't a lesbian.
Back at the bar, Katie asked the bartender for two whiskeys and brought one to Effy. She and Effy found seats together in the vicinity of their friends, yet far enough away to have a private conversation.
"I like the way you're dressing nowadays," Effy remarked.
"Oh, thank you. It's due to my line of work. Ditto to you as well. Your legs look great in those shorts. I'm jealous," she replied, gently placing her hand on Effy's thigh under the table.
Effy turned and looked at Katie with confusion in her pale blue eyes. Blushing, Katie quickly jerked her hand away.
"Ladies and wankers, give it up for Naomi!" boomed the male emcee.
"I guess we should pay attention now," Effy chuckled. Being back at one of Naomi's sets made her feel uneasy. She regretted not going to many of them during Naomi's sick spell. Naomi always supported her while she simply walked over Naomi. Her eyes locked on the dirty blonde who returned the gaze.
"Look what the cat dragged in!" Naomi heckled.
"Don't give me a reason to leave," Effy heckled back, a smile plastered itself on her face. I guess it isn't bad that she noticed me here. I miss her sarcasm, Effy thought. But as for Katie, I don't know what's up. Effy believed Katie always had some reason to resent her. Whether it was due to hurting Emily or loving him, she never figured it out.
"They're really hitting it off over there. Since when is Katie gay?" Pandora questioned.
"That's not for us to wonder, roo," Thomas urged.
"I agree though," Emily remarked. "Something is strange about it. I can't quite put my finger on it."
"…And maybe if my lovely girlfriend and her friends paid attention to my set, I might get a few more laughs," Naomi joked.
Emily quickly turned around and blushed, mouthing, "I love you, babe."
Pandora broke the tension by squeezing Emily's thigh. "Sorry I got you in trouble," Pandora apologized.
The group contently watched as Naomi finished her set and walked off stage. Emily rushed over to her girlfriend, who glistened in sweat, to congratulate her.
"That was so great, Naoms," she cooed.
"How could you tell? You were talking through most of it," Naomi joked, wrapping her arm around the brunette. "Hey, what can you tell me about Katie and Effy? I could have sworn Katie want to rip Effy's head off."
"Trust me, so did I, but Katie just started talking to her," Emily replied. The couple quickly quieted down as Effy approached them.
"Naomi, that was a great set. I'm really glad Panda invited me here," Effy said while bringing Naomi into an embrace. "How have you been? We should catch up soon."
"I've been well. Maybe we can go out for coffee sometime." Naomi answered.
"What are you ladies talking about?" Katie interrupted.
"We were just talking about we need to catch up," Effy explained.
"We should all go get coffee tomorrow morning at Tilly's!" Katie exclaimed.
"Sounds like a plan," Effy agreed. "It's getting late though, so I'm going to head home. Great seeing you."
"No problem, I'm glad you came tonight, Ef. I've missed you," Naomi said.
"Yes, me too," Emily chirped.
Effy turned back to the exit before Pandora interrupted one last time. "Going home so soon, Ef?" she called.
"Yeah, I'm getting tired, Panda. I'll see you soon," Effy explained. She hugged Pandora, even though Pandora did most of the squeezing, and headed out the door.
The cool air against her pale skin raised goose bumps as she walked down the block. Her heels she removed due to the painful blisters accumulating on her feet. All she felt was the cool pavement beneath her. She enjoyed the solitude and calming effect of the empty streets. It wasn't before long when she felt a tap on her shoulder. Startled, she turned around with defensive fists guarding her core.
"Ef, you left your phone at your seat. I wanted to make sure you got it back," a sheepish Katie mumbled.
Still startled, Effy replied, "Oh, thanks, Katie."
"You know, you probably shouldn't walk out here alone. A pretty girl like you could get hurt if you're not careful," Katie joked. "Maybe I should walk you home."
"I guess I couldn't decline that offer."
Effy continued walking forward, heels in her right hand, leaving a space on her left for Katie.
"Aren't you cold, Ef?" Katie asked, filling the space. She was trying so hard to not flirt like a creep.
"Just a little, but my flat isn't too far away from here. How did you find me?"
"It wasn't too hard. You're feet left little tracks for me to follow."
Giving a piercing "Effy" stare and a half smile, she understood. It still surprised her that Katie took the time to find her, let alone walk with her to her flat. She didn't mind though. She almost liked Katie's presence.
The gray bars of her building appeared less than one hundred meters away.
"This is me," Effy stated turning to Katie. "Would you like me to call you a cab?"
"Actually, I was wondering if I could come in and warm up for a little, if you don't mind."
"I guess I wouldn't mind," replied Effy as she reached for her keys. She unlocked the door and the girls walked inside. "The couch and telly are straight ahead."
"Alright. Thanks, Ef."
Effy retreated to her bedroom to change out of her sweaty garments. She found a black, knit tank top and a pair of matching silk pajama shorts and proceeded to disrobe with the door half open. Katie peered in through the crack. Her skin glows so beautifully; her ribs have little, but gorgeous definition, Katie thought. And her legs really do go on for days. Soon enough Effy was solely in her black lace bralette and black sheer underwear. She couldn't help but notice her peeping Tom. Once she acknowledged Katie, she gave a small half smile that enticed Katie to blush.
"If you're just going to observe from there, I'll have to call the police," Effy teased.
Katie's face turned tomato red. "I thought you weren't into this sort of thing."
Effy stared at Katie with her memorizing gaze that Katie couldn't resist. "I figure if it's two a.m. that you'd eventually ask to spend the night," Effy remarked.
"I wanted to ask. Believe me. I just wasn't sure what the answer would be," Katie replied sheepishly.
Putting on her tank top and shorts, Effy climbed into her bed motioning to Katie. "Come in," she cooed.
Katie had no choice but to shed her outerwear and spoon next to the gorgeous vixen.