Sorry it has taken so long to update, lots of stuff happening to keep me busy. My head has been a little all over the place the past couple of weeks and I'm a little unsure of this chapter. I wrote it at the beach and it's a little more rushed than my others. I just don't know about it. I might take it down and change it at some point; I'd like to know what you all think anyway here it is.
I know I always say this but thanks for your kind messages reviews and alerts. It's so nice and really encourages me to continue with the story so thanks again. Alright here is the lovely Emily for ye all :)
Chapter 6: Emily
I woke up to the warm sun streaming into my room; I hadn't closed the curtains last night before I crashed. Ugh I can taste tequila, in the words of Cook I feel as rough as a badgers ass. I went to sit upright in the bed, bad idea Emily, my head was thumping. I lay back down and tried to remember a little more about last night. My mind was fuzzy. Flashbacks of tequila shots that would explain the taste, Georgie and her mates kept getting rounds of car bombs, they're called that for a reason, tend to blow the head of you. I groaned rubbing the sleep from my eyes and reached over the side of the bed feeling for my phone. Six missed calls and eight text messages I must have passed out last night, I can't remember even hearing my phone ringing. Calls from Effy, dad, Georgie and Cook as well as texts and one from Naomi. I clicked into hers straight away.
Your texting shows a blood
alcohol level of 0.12 :p
Aye I'm ok, was just tired
and not in the mood to get fucked.
How was l'nite? U a little hung-over 2day?
xx
I texted her last night, shit I don't remember that. Damn it drunk Emily, you sly bitch deleting your sent messages. Cringe, god only knows what I sent her. Ok reply with something witty.
Didn't know what to wear 2day so
I ripped off my bed sheets and tied
myself a toga "a little hung-over" is no
way to describe me right now.
I don't member txtin u, I'm
sorry. xx
I think that should portray just how hung over I am today and how drunk I was last night all in fewer than 160 characters.
Haha u eejit :) u made me choke
on my cereal! No need to
apologize u were v. sweet :)
What u up 2 2day? Goin 4 the cure?
xx
Hmm that sounds ok maybe I didn't say anything too cringe worthy. Although it doesn't bode well that drunk me thought it was wise to delete the sent messages. Remember brain, damn it!
I'm working 2nite so can't go for the
cure as much as I want to. Jesus do
I sound like an alcoholic much! : J I've
to call down to dad at the shop but
then out on the boat for a swim
get rid of this hangover u fancy
it? xx
I should probably attempt going for a shower, I jumped up and out of the bed, oh god not smart I sat down on the edge of my bed head in my hands room spinning. I reached over for my water bottle and rummaged through my bag for some painkillers.
God, no! I love alcoholics,
I hope to be one sum day :D
Sweet, wot time? xx
I spurted my water out, choking with laughter. Smiling I quickly replied
My turn to almost die
laughing funny lady :)
I'm not sure depends wot
Dad wants. I'll call in for ya
on my way down.
Cya in a bit xx
Half an hour later I was showered, dressed and on my way out the door when Effy rang.
"Don't you return my calls anymore bitch?" she started before I had a chance to say hello.
"Hello to you too." I replied, "I was just about to ring you, what you up to? I'm going to take the boat out if you're up for it."
"Aye sweet, I'm up for that. I'm down at the shack so just call in here; I'll round up some others. Where are you anyway? You still at Georgie's?" she questioned.
"Nah I didn't go back to the party, I was fucked."
"What's the story with you two? I thought you were pinning for Naoms and just flirting with her to wind up Katie." She asked.
"There is no story, she's a nice girl and all but we're just mates and I'm not pinning for Naomi I never was." I said bristly. It annoyed me the way she said stuff like that, makes me sound so pathetic wallowing after someone I couldn't have.
"Sorry Em, I was just teasing I know you're both happy enough to be mates."
"Sorry to be a bit snappy, I've a savage hangover today can't wait to clear this fuzzy head by jumping into the sea." I said "Look I've got to go I'm meeting dad, I'll see you in a wee while."
"Emsy!" dad bellowed as I entered the shop finishing a text inviting the others to join us on the boat. He came towards me enveloping me in a hug, holding me longer than was necessary.
"Well stranger, it feels like forever since I seen you last. How are the Stonems treating my wee girl?" he asked a hint of sadness in his voice.
"Like I've always lived there. They even had me help tidy their garage the last day." I joked smiling up at him.
"Helping out with household chores they've managed to get you doing something myself and your mum have never been able to, I think I'll send the other two around to Anthea as well." He chuckled
"Oi!" I said punching him playfully "I help out sometimes"
He wrapped an arm around me and led me down to the sofa in the waiting area. "They miss you Emsy, you know. The place isn't the same without you. Now I'm not going to try and persuade you to come back I just want you to know we all love and miss you very much."
I looked at him sadly and gave him a small smile "I know dad. I just can't be around them when they won't accept I'm gay."
"They will in time I'm sure of that. Your mum just wants what is best for you, she's a little old fashioned about things and sometimes she gets it wrong. I think she is beginning to realize that already Emsy."
"And Katie?" I asked woefully
He smiled and shook his head "I think you know the reason behind that better than even she does Emsy."
I smiled "I guess so, she isn't used to me being my own person eh."
"How about you come around for dinner tomorrow, what do you think of that kid?" he grinned
"Sure dad" I beamed already feeling better about the situation he'd always had this calming effect on me.
He moved towards me and grasped me into another huge papa Fitch hug "I love you so much kid, don't you ever forget that and don't you ever change even a little for anyone. I'm so proud of you Emsy, you're the bravest strongest girl I know." Our moment was broken by the shrill of the office phone. Dad got up to answer "Fitch away travels, Rob speaking. What can I do for you?"
I mouthed goodbye and gave him a quick hug before heading out the door. I adore my dad, I know all this conflict with mum and Katie hurts him more than he would ever let on but just knowing that he's on my side supporting me. I know it's weird but it makes everything ok again, worthwhile.
As I made my way to Naomi's I took in how beautiful the day was. The clear blue sky didn't have a single cloud to block the rays of the radiant sun. A feeling of relaxation swathed me from the outstretched deep blue canopy above and the penetrating warmth that emanated from the sky, it wrapped around my skin like a warm blanket. Every once in a while a cool breeze would pass by and ease away the sun's intense heat for a brief moment. Approaching Naomi's house I began to appreciate fully the ideal setting in which Kieran had built his home. It looked out over the deep blue ocean, an ideal view of the shimmering expanse of endless white that cushions the ocean's timeless arrival, as the waves hit the shoreline. Clearly audible were the rhythmic sounds of the waves rolling against the shore. There is something so serene about the sound that waves make as they crash into shore. The sound of endless repetition transports you from the worries of your life to a different realm. The ocean in all its changeful moods never ceases to be beautiful.
I spotted Kieran working in the garden and shouted out
"Well Kieran, how's it going?"
He jumped up startled and smiled "Yes there Emily, trying to give an old man a heart attack?"
"Sorry, didn't mean to sneak up on you, nice day for it." I smiled nodding towards his weeding.
"Oh aye, nothing I love more than weeding on a perfect day like this when I could be out rolling about on top of the waves in my wee punt." He joked, "Gina is a total slave driver ye know"
"I can imagine it takes a lot to keep you in line" I giggled
"Gina's a what now?" asked Gina joining us in the garden, handing Kieran a cold beer.
"Darling I was just telling Emily here how lucky I am to have a wife as lovely as you." He winked
"Complaining about having to do the garden was he Emily?" She laughed "Ya bollocks Kieran" before giving him a quick kiss. "You after Naomi, Emily?"
"Aye we're going to take the boat out to horseshoe bay for the afternoon." I replied.
"I'll let her know you're here" she smiled heading back into the house.
"Horse shoe bay eh. Alright for some." Grumbled Kieran to himself while I stifled a giggle.
"Need any help there dad?" came a gorgeous wide eyed grinning Naomi skipping down the path towards us, beach bag slung over her shoulder looking stunning in her denim shorts and tight fitting t-shirt.
"You've no intention of helping me than the man in the moon ye wee bitch." He chuckled "have fun at horseshoe bay ye two."
"Horseshoe bay, is that where we are going? She asked, eyes sparkling as we walked off down the beach and along the shoreline towards the shack.
"Aye, it's nice for swimming and snorkeling plus it's secluded so we won't be annoying anyone else." I answered.
"I've seen pictures but I've never had the chance to go out, it's beautiful. I'm well excited now." She beamed back at me.
"It really is, the pictures don't do it justice, wait until you see it. I can't wait to get into the water this hangover is a killer."
"So what was the craic last night drunky? Manage to stay out of trouble?" she smirked
"It was good craic, well the bits I can remember anyway. I'm sorry if my text woke ya." I said sheepishly
"Nah, you're grand. I was fast asleep. Where you at the party?" she asked "I met a drunken Cook on the beach this morning coming back from it."
"Nope I went back to the Stonem's. Did Cook score Georgie's mate?" I asked
"Oh…with Georgie?" she asked dejectedly before adding brightly "Yes Cook got some, no doubt you'll hear all the details later." She gave me a small smile, was it just me or did she seem upset at the thought of me spending the night with Georgie.
"Oh lucky me I can't wait for that delightful tale, I bet it's all romance and angst" I chuckled adding " and no I came home alone Georgie went with the others to the party."
Her eyes lit up and her face broke into a broad smile "Em…' she said, biting her lip. "I need…" before she was interrupted by Freddy
"Hey hey fuckers! Nice of ye to show up just as we're finishing readying the boat with all the essentials for the day" he shouted exiting the shack carrying a large esky.
"The pleasure of our company should be more than enough for ye." I teased, "Where's your other half?"
"Out the back trying to decide on whether to take the diving gear or not." He said starting to make his way down to the pier.
We walked around to the back of the shed where we found Effy on her honkers checking the oxygen tanks. "Hey you two." She said smiling up at us. "I was thinking about going for a quick dive but it's not really worth the hassle as we won't be out that long, what do you think?"
"Aye I wouldn't bother but it's up to you. I'll go out with you tomorrow morning if you want?" I said.
"Sweet, that's settled then." She grinned "You want to come with us tomorrow Naoms?
"Would love to but I've never dived before." Naomi replied
"That's easily sorted." I smiled at her with a wink "We'll teach you before the summer is out."
"Yeah sure, it's not hard, come out with us tomorrow and we'll show you the basics." Added Effy.
As we gathered the last few bits and pieces we slowly made our way down to the boat. Effy asked, "So spill Fitch, what's going on with you and that Georgie girl?"
"Nothing, you've an awful interest in her today should I maybe warn Freddy." I laughed
"Fitch you are so full of it." She smirked "Fred's walked out to the beer garden at one point last night and he said ye were in what can only be described as a compromising position. Care to explain that one little miss nothing happened."
"What…huh…when?" I muttered stunned, as it suddenly dawned on me. There was a moment in the beer garden, a flashback of Georgie, arms on my waist leaning in, a kiss, no just a peck the briefest touch of lips before I stumbled backwards hearing someone, Freddy.
"I knew you didn't remember. How out of it where you?" Chortled Effy. I looked at Naomi catching her eye briefly before she looked away and continued typing on her phone.
"I was drunk, it didn't mean anything, was just a peck not even worth remembering." I replied quickly.
"Using alcohol as an excuse eh ya lush" grinned Effy "What you think Naoms?"
Naomi rolled her eyes "I think people use being drunk as an excuse for certain behavior and in my opinion people's true emotions come out when under the influence of drugs or alcohol. Feelings, thoughts they'd rather keep hidden basically the truth but that's just my opinion."
"Hear hear Blondie, great point I would have to agree with that." Laughed Effy.
"Oh fuck off ye two. I can assure you both it was just a drunken meaningless moment with no underlying undertones of wanton desire." I said trying my best to make a joke of it. I wasn't into Georgie and I wanted Naomi to be clear on that.
"Maybe you should tell her that." Naomi said walking off towards an approaching Cook, Georgie, JJ and Caoimhe.
"Ah fuck it." I muttered. "Honestly I'm not into her at all like that, she's a sound lass but there's no point she's leaving after the weekend. I'm over holiday flings."
"Only since Naomi showed up" Effy giggled pushing me along with her "Lets go say hello shall we."
I punched her arm "You're enjoying this you bitch."
"Not at all." She smirked "You should be though, two beautiful girls vying for your attention. You got game playa."
"You're a tool Eff," I giggled. We joined the others on the edge of the pier. Naomi did seem to go a bit quiet at the Georgie kiss revelation. Damn it Emily you've got to let this go, she's not interested, she made that pretty clear. I have to stop doing this.
It wasn't long before we had arrived at horseshoe bay it was only about a twenty-minute trip to the secluded spot on the north side of one of the islands. The calm clear blue waters of the bay provided excellent conditions for swimming and snorkeling. I had just positioned the boat and was beginning to slowly drop the anchor when Georgie joined me up front and asked
"Are you mad at me for coming along with Cook and Caoimhe?"
"No of course not, why would you think that? I was going to invite you but I thought you were probably still fucked from last night." I answered smiling. "I would have called you tonight."
"Ok phew, just you've been quiet with me today so thought maybe I'd scared you off last night."
"I don't remember much about last night after those fecking car bombs." I grinned, "I'm not going drinking with you again."
"Lightweight" she laughed as we went to the back of the boat to where the others were gathered. "So why is it called horseshoe bay?" she asked
"Surprisingly because it's shaped like a horseshoe." I sniggered
"God that was a really blonde thing to ask." She said embarrassed, blushing slightly.
"Nah, it's kind of cute." I smiled catching Naomi rolling her eyes. "The locals are just really unimaginative when it comes to naming stuff. We surf at a break that's called Whiskey point because some crates washed up there years ago when an old merchant ship floundered on some rocks off the top of Aran." I said pointing out the break on the far side of the bay. It was then I caught a glimpse of a dark grey fin as it broke the surface flopping to one side.
"Is that a fucking shark?" squealed Georgie.
"Aye it sure is. Effy quick look starboard four o'clock." I shouted out.
Effy rushed over "oh fucking hell she's a big one, is that a baby beside her?"
I started undressing " I think so need to get closer to see for sure. They're early this year but it has been unusually warm. You coming?"
"Hell yeah" she replied excitedly. Snatching her snorkel and mask. We began to lower ourselves quietly into the water trying our best not to scare off the gentle giants.
"What the fuck guys?" asked an alarmed Naomi "That's a fucking shark, you can't seriously be getting into the water with that?"
"It's just a basking shark, they're harmless Naoms." She looked unsettled "JJ will you explain." I said before sliding underneath the surface making my way out towards the magnificent creature.
Unlike most of its brethren, the Basking shark is docile and harmless to humans. It's got a big, gaping mouth that it uses to suck in plankton, and it moves slowly and gracefully, unconcerned with everything around it.
With a last completely full breath, I jackknifed, my feet rising up out of the water and their weight above its surface began to thrust my body downward. With big, almost stiff-legged kicks, very slow frequency. Almost trying to sleep my way towards it, staying as relaxed as possible. Twenty seconds later I'd reached the shark, being there in such close proximity to this amazing animal is indescribable you're captivated, hypnotized. Time stops, sounds go away, and there you are, moving slowly with a Basking shark. The shark did a long swim in one single direction, and I was sucked into his vortex, swimming along his right side. It's such a mind-blowing experience swimming alongside an animal almost eight meters in length; it's cavernous jaws hovering up the plankton as it goes. I felt so free below in this underwater world. I needed air again I tilted upwards and begin a slow ascend toward the surface above. Staying relaxed, I maintained a slow steady kick, I hit the surface exhaling hard through the snorkel, fresh air never felt so good. Effy had already surfaced and the others where scanning the surface, Naomi fretfully. We swam back over to the boat Cook and Freddy helping us climb up onto the back deck.
"That was deadly, did you see the size of it. Had to have been at least eight meters long." I said breathlessly.
"Easily if not nine. The little one dived down I think we spooked it." Effy replied excitedly trying to catch her breath.
"I didn't see the wee one it was already gone by the time I got down to them. Could you guys see them from the boat? Why didn't ye come in?" I asked turning towards Naomi.
"We had to calm the girls down, they were a little freaked out." Chortled Cook throwing his head back laughing heartily.
"Fuck you Cook." Naomi retorted rolling her eyes
"Maybe later I've my hands full here" he smirked grasping Caoimhe.
"You wish." She flipped him off and biting her lip tried to suppress a grin.
My heart flipped yet again, god she's gorgeous. "Where you worried?" I asked softly
"Umh… Yeah they're fucking sharks Emily." I couldn't help but grin "Fuck off it's not funny, why does no one else see the probably with getting in the water with a shark!"
"They're harmless Naoms, they don't even have teeth. They are the gentlest of giants. Next time you're coming in with me." I grinned.
"Aye sure I am." She smiled punching me playfully.
"Well we're going snorkeling now so you might not have a choice." I teased.
"I'm so not going snorkeling now." She said, "I mean it, I'm serious."
"We'll see," I giggled
"I'm not either those sharks could still be lurking in there." Came Georgie sitting down beside us.
"Not you as well" I grinned "George it's perfectly safe, we wouldn't let ye do it if it wasn't"
"What do you think Naomi?" She asked smiling. "Should we believe her?"
"Guess so." Naomi answered getting up. "Hey Fred's, can I get one of those?"
"Christ, she's friendly." Whispered Georgie.
"Think she's just having an off day." I said.
"Sweet of you to say but it's pretty clear she doesn't like me. I'm just going to go see if Caoimhe is alright she gets seasick easily and last night wouldn't have helped."
"Who doesn't like who?" asked Effy sitting down and passing me an ice-cold cider.
"Georgie reckons Naomi doesn't like her." I replied
"She's a lot more perceptive than I'd given her credit for." Answered Effy.
"You don't like her either?" I asked somewhat puzzled by their disdain.
"She's growing on me, I wasn't keen on her the first night I met her but she has been making more of an effort. Check you out, two girls all green eyed monster over the other." She smirked
"Naomi isn't jealous, she's just looking out for me in the same way as you were."
"Ok sure if that's what you want to believe I'll not say another word." She grinned
"Oh fuck off you! Put your spoon away," I laughed. What of Naomi was jealous? Play it cool Em, let her come to you.
"Ok so who's coming in?" shouted Cook pushing JJ overboard and dive bombing in after him. Freddy, Panda, Katie and Thomas followed; I turned to see a nervous Georgie and Caoimhe contemplating whether or not to follow the others.
"Honestly guys, it's perfectly safe." I said smiling
"Water is lovely, come in, come in belle amies" stated Thomas
"Thommo is right, it's wicked and whacker warm" announced an excided Panda. That seemed to do the trick, the girls descended the steps and pushed themselves off from the back of the boat and out to the others. Screams and gasps of delight echoed when they discovered what surprise was lurking below.
"Aren't you going to join them?" asked Naomi sitting down beside me legs dangling from the back of the boat skimming the surface. Her skin already sun kissed the beginnings of a tan developing.
"Going to finish this first." I replied motioning my cider towards her. "You ok, you've been a little quiet today?" I asked
"Yeah I'm fine" she responded quickly adding "So what makes this bay so good for snorkeling then captain clumsy?"
"I could very easily lose you out here cheeky" I grinned, "The water is really calm and clear so visibility is brilliant. An Armed merchant cruiser went down here in the winter of 1915 during a storm it came to the bay to seek shelter but was pushed up on to the rocks and went down on the reef. It's in good condition and there are lots of interesting marine life in and around it. Which you would see for yourself if you actually went into the water"
She rolled her eyes and sighed "I seen the size of that thing you know, I'm actually ok with staying alive today."
"You know it's probably a good thing your going to be a lawyer would be hard for you to become a marine biologist if you're too scared to even get into the water." I teased
"Oh really, you're going there. Fine then" she said taking her shorts and t-shirt off revealing her lightly tanned and toned body. "Lets go then. Well whenever you're finished drooling that is." She winked pushing me playfully "perv!"
"Ok that's it you're in for it now cheeky cow." I grabbed her throwing her backwards into the water. She surfaced gasping and spluttering, "I can't believe you just did that, you wee bitch."
I dived in, silently swimming under the surface coming up behind her circling her, trailing my fingers gently along her back and down around her tummy. She jumped up screaming while I surfaced and broke into a fit of giggles.
"You fucker, Christ Em, my heart I thought…I thought…well I don't know what I thought." She gasped
I giggled, "I'm sorry but I couldn't resist that. You ready to explore this wreck?"
"Lead the way little mermaid."
We spent the next couple of hours diving down into the wreck; it lay collapsing to starboard, with the decks mostly level. Touching down after a short descent on the port side of the ship and seeing the massive hull stretching out in both directions with its countless rows of portholes was extraordinary. We swam in and out through the portholes spotting all manner of marine life from Spider crabs, sea hares and starfish to sea snails, conger eels and even a spotted ray. It wasn't anywhere near as colorful as a coral reef but the reflection of light off the green, red and brown plant life was quite beautiful.
The glee in her eyes as we surfaced again was something to behold, she was much more than just beautiful.
"That was deadly, did you see that ray, it came out of nowhere just came straight towards me and swam right over me."
"He was a big fecker! Follow me down to where the bow lies. Some guys hang out down there that I think you'd like to see."
We duck dived down to the bow which now lay on its starboard side, revealing the massive port anchor securely in place. Lying underneath was a sleeping leatherback turtle. Naomi went to surface again when a dark shadow swam overhead, coming towards her before veering off, it was another basking shark feeding on the plankton rich water. I surfaced beside her "Are you ok?"
"Oh my fucking god, what was that?" she asked excitedly
"A basking shark. See completely harmless." I smiled back
"They're massive, it looks prehistoric. Like something from Jurassic park. That was amazing, it came so close and its jaws were gigantic." She said animatedly her face lighting up with the most beatific smile.
We had lunch on the boat and spent some time sunning ourselves on deck before I insisted on heading back, I had to work and the others had to finish decorating the plant before we moved in the bar stock and other equipment tomorrow. I had to admit I was a little jealous I wanted to be involved in the paint fun.
"Emilio you're not working today, Tim asked me to pass on the message earlier but I forgot." Said Cook when we got back to shore.
"Are you taking the piss?" I asked
"No honest, he said something about you wanting it off but he couldn't let you because of a large booking but they cancelled so he said to let you know you can take tonight off if you want."
"Sweet, I can come help out at the plant now."
"Oh, I was going to come keep you company while you worked." Georgie said sadly "Maybe I can help out with this factory thingy?"
"Sorry Georgie it's kind of a secret until the day of the party, no exceptions I'm afraid." I said
"Well maybe we could go for a drink later?" she asked hopefully
Be nice here Em, no need to be standoffish, she'll be gone by Monday. "Yeah sure, if I'm not too tired then I'll be in Kelly's later so I might see you there."
"Ok cool, it's a date." She announced happily "I'll catch you later."
"Errm…ok laters." I mumbled after her.
"A date eh." Effy smirked raising her brow.
"Feck off." I said rolling my eyes.
When we arrived at the plant everyone was taken aback by what Naoms and Eff had gotten up to the night before. The Paintings were incredible each one capturing apart of us perfectly. I adored mine; it was marvelous words couldn't describe how happy I was in that moment. Naomi painted this for me, this remarkable mural.
"Do you like it?" she asked quietly.
"I absolutely love it Naoms, it's beautiful." I grinned widely at her "tired were you?"
She beamed the most impeccable smile at me and biting her lip replied "Aye, well Effy kind of dragged me down here with her, she wanted to surprise you guys. We spent most of the night on them and I came back this morning to do the 3D painting of the coke bottle."
"Girls these are fucking amazing." Announced Cook
"They are rather wonderful," added JJ
"C'est brilliant, c'est fabuleu!" stated Thomas
"Totes amazeballs" shouted Panda
"Leopard -tastic" laughed Katie
"I think they might like it just a wee bit Naomi" chuckled Effy
"I think you might be right about that," giggled Naomi.
"What is left to do?" asked Freddy "You guys seem to have it all done. Looks incredible, really girls brilliant job."
"We just need to add some random paint splatters to the walls and floor. You know so it really glows on the night." Answered Effy "This is the fun part, if we cover the paintings, bar and stage with the left over sheets we can just have some fun with it while achieving the desired effect."
A couple of hours later the walls and floors were covered in random paint splashes and swirls, it looked awesome in the black light. The colors jumped out against the white backdrop. This was by far shaping up to be the best party we'd ever had. My silent reverie was broken by a splash of paint hitting the side of my face while another splashed over my head.
"That's for the little stunt you pulled in the water earlier." Laughed a very amused Naomi.
I looked at the small tin of paint I had in my hands, spotting it Naomi turned to run away but not before I managed to throw most of it at the back of her head, whatever missed hit Katie straight in the face.
She screamed "What the fuck Em?" and that was the start of the paint flying in all directions before we called a truce only because the paint was needed for the canons the night of the party. It was terrific fun, we were completely covered in paint, our clothes were ruined but no one seemed to care not even Katie.
"Right then folks, who's up for a few sociable ones before bed?" grinned cook.
"Not looking like this." Katie replied
"Who the fook cares what we look like katiekins, c'mon lads just a few. Naomikins? Emilio?"
"Not tonight Cook" she smiled.
"Can I walk you home then?" I asked
"Don't you have a date?" she questioned with a raised brow
"Never actually agreed to that." I grinned.
We walked the others up as far as Kelly's and went to head off across the shortcut when Georgie called out after me "Oi, are you standing me up?
"I'm not really dressed for it." I said pointing out my paint-splattered appearance.
"C'mon let me buy you a drink?" she smiled "Stay for one at least."
"Go have some fun." Sighed Naomi "before she starts to beg."
"Some other time Georgie, laters." I replied running to catch up with Naomi.
"Fuck. Wait up will ya?" I shouted breathlessly after her.
She stopped and waited for me to catch up "You're not going for a drink then?"
"Nah I don't feel like it tonight."
"Fair enough" she shrugged "but don't blame me for getting in the way of true love." She laughed
"Twat" I giggled "so did ye have fun today?"
"Most certainly, I'd have to say my favorite day since I came up here. Snorkeling the wreck was honestly the most amazing experience and then that fecking monster shark just wow. Words fail me. The sublime beauty of everything down there is just so captivating, mesmerizing."
"I'm glad u enjoyed It." I smiled "I love seeing the pure wonderment in someone's eyes when they see the wreck for the first time. Your face when the basking shark came towards you was priceless though."
"I didn't know what the hell it was I just froze. The turtle too, how class was that? I didn't even realize we got them in Irish waters."
"No we do but they're not as common as in somewhere say like Australia. There is plenty of jellyfish here for them and that old guy sticks around most of the summer before it gets to cold, I find him under the anchor most early mornings he seems to like it down there. I'm glad u got the chance to see him, he's rarely there in the afternoon."
It wasn't long before we found ourselves outside her house; we jumped up on the wall and chatted some more. It was a beautiful night; the air was crisp and cool. A moonlit night gives a strange beauty to Nature. The trees, the hills, the sea, the sand and even towns and hamlets look charming on a moonlit night. The reflection of the moon on the glassy smooth water of the bay as the little ripples rush towards the shoreline was a rather breathtaking sight.
"So you and this Georgie girl, what's going on there?" she asked softly.
"Not you as well" I replied, "You and Effy seem to have an unhealthy interest in me and Georgie's friendship."
"Just curious." She laughed "So it's just friendship then? Feel free to tell me to mind my own fucking business."
"Yep just friends, I'm not interested in her like that." I replied pausing for a moment "She's not the girl I want." I added in an almost whisper. I could feel her hand lying next to mine the hairs along my arm bristled. She placed her hand on mine and gave a gentle squeeze our fingers entwined I looked across and could see her smiling in the moonlight gazing out over the bay. We sat in silence like that under the gentle drapery of the night sky. I closed my eyes and listened to waves break against the shore. The cool breeze gentle against my face, tasting the saltiness of the air, I relaxed and let peace and calm wash over me.
She broke the comfortable silence asking, "So how do you do it? I mean stay underwater for so long. You scared me today you know, when you dived down with that shark. Effy surfaced long before you…I thought...thought something had happened you."
"I'm sorry I didn't know that. I thought the others would explain it so you wouldn't worry." I said apologetically
"JJ went on about some mammalian reflex thingy but I was to busy scanning the surface for you to listen properly."
"It's called freediving and it's really not at all that difficult, anyone can learn how to do it. I wasn't really doing it today but I can stay under for about four or five minutes and get to depths of about thirty feet. It's just practice really, learning to relax your body completely and slow your heartbeat so your body doesn't use as much oxygen. Your body falls into an almost sleep like state."
"Christ Em, you really are some sort of half human half mermaid hybrid," she giggled
I laughed jovially at her constant comparisons to a mermaid "You just wait and see I'll have you able to do exactly that by the end of the summer. We'll get you comfortable diving first then onto freediving. It's awesome Naoms; just imagine being completely relaxed, gliding head first towards the ocean floor. Diving with a dolphin or a school of fish. That's freediving in its purest form, exploring an environment that you have no hope of conquering."
"Diving aye sure but the other one I highly doubt that." She grinned widely at me "I'm not a fecking mermaid like you Fitch." She giggled knocking her shoulder against mine playfully.
"We should go for a night time snorkel sometime, it's immense." I smiled
"Ah fuck, Jesus. What the fuck!" she screamed swatting at her face.
"Something just tried to bite me."
I almost fell of the wall laughing, "It's just a moth. Come here let me see" I cupped her face in my hand, my fingers tracing gently across her cheek, I smiled "Your fine, drama queen. Can't see anything too life threatening"
"Ok a slight over reaction on my part." She giggled, "Although maybe if your hair wasn't hanging over your face you might have been able to see what actually attacked me." She teased moving a wisp of hair from over my eye tucking it neatly behind my ear. She placed her hand over mine and traced a circle with her finger on the back of it, leaning in towards me slowly, I could feel her warm breathe on my mouth, our lips brushed ever so slightly causing me to gasp and swallow hard. She lingered staring intensely into my eyes, her gaze lowered to my mouth and I ran my tongue over my lips moistening them a little before she moved in closer, our lips making contact again this time a little harder, with more purpose, a moan escaped her and her mouth opened slightly.
"Hey Em, Naoms is that you?" We jumped apart, a voice from a little up the gravel track. Two figures approached us, it was Effy and Freddy, fucking hell what awful timing. Fuck sakes, Naomi kissed me, she actually kissed me and she made the first move.
"What are you two up to, lurking in the dark? Joked Effy. I caught Naomi's eye and we burst out laughing. "What's so funny? Share the joke." Said Freddy
"Oh nothing, private joke. Had to be there." I replied winking at Naomi.
"Fair enough, we're going to the shack to get some blankets and have a few drinks out at point if ye two want to join us?" asked Effy
"Nah you're grand, I'm going to head off home now, still feeling the effects of last night." I replied.
They went on their way and Naomi whispered, "What fucking timing eh"
I giggled, "I know right, they couldn't have timed it more perfectly."
I took her hand her fingers intertwined with mine; pulling her gently towards me I stretched upwards and kissed her softly on the cheek. "I should go, I'll see you tomorrow though."
She smiled pulling me back towards her, leant down and with the softest of kisses placed a kiss upon my lips pulling back she bit her lip and grinned "Until tomorrow little mermaid."
There you have it chapter six, I'd been agonizing over whether to post this or not all morning. I hope you liked it. It's an absolutely glorious day this side of the world so I'm going to make ye all jealous now and tell ya I'm off to Kayak around the islands for the rest of the day :P just thought I'd add that in! hehe :J