**

It was 5pm. The coach would leave in an hour and the two smitten girls were coming to the end of their trip to the sea life sanctuary.

'It's a shame ... that we couldn't see everything properly' Emily admitted. The visit had been rushed.

'Well, maybe we could have seen more if you didn't spend so bloody long in the loo'

Emily grinned. 'Actually, hunny' she said in a cheeky tone 'I wasn't in the loo. Here...'

She passed the blonde an envelope with a grin on her face. Naomi took it, her mouth slightly ajar, and opened the fold carefully.

'Congratulations on the Adoption of Emily the Penguin'

Naomi broke into laughter 'Is this real? Have you really done this?'

'Yes!' Emily smiled. 'I thought you would like having two Emily's'

'That was actually really thoughtful in an odd way' she laughed 'Can we see Emily?'

'Yeah. That's why Penguins are saved till last.'

'I seriously can't believe you adopted a penguin for me.' Both girls looked at each other for a few seconds and then laughed. Emily looked into Naomi's eyes.

'Well. It gives us a reason to come back... Together'

Naomi embraced the twin. 'I would love to'

**

'Where the fuck have you been?!' Katie looked sincerely worried. 'You both fucked off and I've been going mad. You do know were leaving in Half hour?!'

Emily laughed. 'Calm down! Were fine...'

'Yeh Katie's been going trolley bonkers at you two' Pandora added.

'Sorry to cut this family reunion short but. Me and Em's haven't packed...'

'You're joking right? Even Cook is ready to go...' Freddie added.

Both girls looked uneasy and rushed to the room... hoping to not get left behind.

**

The girls threw all contents of clothes into the cases without even folding. They had to go, and it had to be now. Before they knew it they were at the bus. 6pm dead on. The two girls made their way, to the delight of the other students. Naomi sat herself down and peered out the window as darkness began to fall. Emily sat, slightly flushed from a mixture of panic and rushing.

'Em's' Katie called 'Can I speak to you?'

She didn't look angry, upset, or even pissed off for once. Emily's nerves grew. Katie could be serious when she wanted, and this was obviously one of those moments. She forced a smile at Naomi who, in turn, was also surprised to hear Katie's call. She gave her hand a small squeeze of reassurance and joined her twin.

'What's wrong...?'

'Do you remember last night?'

She smiled, reminiscing of the events the previous evening 'Yeah... why'

'You said...' Katie quietened her voice 'You liked... girls.'

Emily's heart seemed to stop dead in her chest before going faster than she ever thought it could. She turned to face her twin and sighed 'Look Katie. Don't have a go...'

The smaller twin had a mix of emotions running through her body. Panic, wonder, and fear. She knew Katie; she knew there was a problem.

'I'm not... I just want to know. Is it true?' She held a sincere look in her eye

The younger twin felt the nerves in her stomach as she built all her confidence into finally coming out to her sister. '... Yeh... Katie. I'm gay'

The twin looked down deep in thought. The words rang in her ears but didn't seem to make a sound. Her sister way gay... and she felt. Nothing. 'It's not a phase... right'

'No. I can't change this...' Emily waited for the angry reception she was about to get. Katie could be a real bitch when she wanted, and didn't really think before she spoke. This time, however, was different.

Emily was gay. And? It didn't matter. It was her sister, her twin. Her best friend.

'It's... alright. Can't help who you fancy... right'

Emily drew a breath, shocked. 'What?!'

'I'm ...okay with it... I just wish. We could have spent more time together this week...'

There was no doubt Katie had felt alone. Panda had Thomas, and Effy had Freddie. Naomi and Emily had been glued together and even Cook had got JJ to go along with his sinister plans. Who did Katie have? Emily felt guilty. She had to admit Katie hadn't been her top priority.

'I'm sorry ...'

'You better not abandon me now you fancy Campbell.' The feisty twin forced a smile. It was a joke of course, but both twins couldn't help feel that Katie's remark had a hint of honesty in it, joined with fear.

'You... know?'

'Who doesn't...? You have been glued together all week... does she make you happy?'

A grin crept up Emily's face. 'God yeh. She's so caring about things and...'

Katie laughed 'Okay Em's you fucktard... just... don't leave me yeh?' Katie was genuine and pulled Emily into a hug. She was scared, they both knew it. Neither of them could remember when they had such a sentimental moment... or when they hugged either.

'I never would Katie'

'Tell her if she fuck's you up then I'll beat the shit out of her 'Both twins giggled in unison

Emily stood and looked back at her sister. Both Freddy and Effy had their attention on the pair, fully aware of the conversation. They had never seen them get along so well.

'Katie... I love you yeh'

The older twin smiled once more 'Why would you not! Now fuck off before I change my mind'. It hurt to say even as a cheeky joke. She didn't want Emily to leave her. Katie's insecurities played on her mind as she placed her feet up and stared out the window.

The very much happier redhead made her way back over to the blonde, who had anxiety covering her face.

'What did she want Em... did she have a go at you. Because if she did...'

'She said if you fuck me up she's going to kick the shit out of you.' Emily looked to the floor and laughed. Naomi's anxious face was slowly replaced by a soft smile as she turned her head towards the devil twin.

'Thank You' she mouthed.

Katie's answer was giving her the finger, with the cheeky smile still playing her lips

**

After what seemed forever, the bus finally stopped at the services. Everyone moaned as they climbed off. It had just reached 8. Emily was half asleep and insisted she stay on the coach, despite not eating since 12 that day.

Naomi made her way down the steps and was greeted by Katie and Effy at the bottom.

Katie smiled sincerely. 'We were going to get some food. I don't know about you but I'm fucking wasting away.'

Naomi looked surprised. Effy stayed silent, as she did most of the time. She walked in front of the two, and Naomi was slightly anxious to see Katie walk next to her. She was unsure what she would receive of the ruder twin.

'...Look after her.'

Naomi stopped in her tracks. 'Erm... what?'

'She really likes you I can tell... just I care about her. Look after her' Naomi was silent for a few seconds.

'Of course I will Katie... I wouldn't hurt her.'

'I just want to make sure... for her'

'...you know. You're not as much of a bitch as I thought Katiekins'

They both smiled at each other, but this time Katie didn't reply to the blonde. She knew that the way she had treated Naomi was unfair, and her judgements were wrong. She still held a front, but felt that she needed people now, more than ever. Katie knew Naomi had Emily's best interest at heart.

She leaned in and wrapped her arms around the taller girl. Naomi's face was one of surprise, but also of understanding. They shared the mutual fact that Emily meant so much to both of them. The blonde embraced the hug, and saw as Effy watched before them. They awkwardly moved apart and began walking towards the building.

'So Miss Fitch...Are we good?'

'Yeh. We are'

**

Naomi reappeared at the front o the building, McDonalds in hand.

'Hey.' It was Effy. She always popped up. Like a bad rash.

Naomi signalled a small wave with a smile.

'So... you and Emily. Your... together right?'

The blonde had said just those few hours ago that she didn't want a public relationship, well not yet anyway. Katie had figured it out, and it was apparent so had a few of the others. But she wasn't scared. Not of Effy, and not of their relationship. Certainly not of how she felt. If Katie could accept it, how long would it before the rest did. Katie was the hardest object, and she had been overcome. In the best way possible.

Naomi bit her lip and moved her gaze away from Effy's eyes. They had the power to see into almost anyone's soul. Like they could read you there and then.

'Yeah. I think... well not officially. I like her... a lot. I think I have for a while. Denial, you know?'

'Corse.' She gazed between Cook and Freddie. 'Last night then...you told her'

'Well...I needed to. I was going insane...'

'I know the feeling...'

Naomi looked back towards the bus, wondering if Emily was aware she was on her own yet. As her head spun back round she opened her mouth to speak, only to find Effy had already walked away. She was definitely a mystery that girl. Naomi couldn't help but think of the irony of the situation. The last time she had been here Effy seemed to have the same conversation about Emily. Plus there was McDonalds.

Naomi's tired legs made her way to the beautiful girl leaning against the window.

'Hungry?'

Emily turned to face her, nodding eagerly. She opened the bag and produced a medium size drink and fries .She gave them to the grateful girl next to her who now had one of the biggest smiles she had ever seen plastered across it.

Naomi thought for a second 'Oh I nearly forgot...'

She dropped her hand back into the bag and removed a cheeseburger, steadily placing it on the twins lap.

'There better not be a gherkin on that' the twin giggled.

'As if I would' Naomi replied grinning.

**