A/N: Hello again. I'm sorry this has taken an age to update and that this chapter is a filler one. I was focusing on my other story always with you and then I didn't feel like writing much for a while, I'm not sure why. But anyway it is what it is so hopefully it's ok and I'll try harder to update more quickly.

Thank you to everyone still reading, alerting and reviewing this story, and sorry again this chapter is a bit rubbish.


Emily sat at her laptop and flicked through the various websites she had open. She sighed as nothing was really leaping out at her. All the time she absentmindedly stroked the necklace Naomi had bought her for Christmas. They had exchanged, but not opened, their gifts before the blonde went away with Gina. Apparently it was a Campbell family tradition to leave the country for warmer climes over the holidays and had been booked ages ago. At first Emily had been disappointed she wouldn't see Naomi over Christmas or New Year, she would miss her. However, this turned to relief as soon as she opened the blonde's present and realised her gift to Naomi was woefully inadequate by comparison.

Emily turned the book around in her hand and smiled at her sister, "Thanks Katie it's lovely."

As usual, Emily didn't have the heart to tell Katie she had already bought and read the book, she knew her sister wouldn't change so there was no point in getting annoyed that she always made an effort while Katie grabbed the nearest book she could find. She'd received some small presents from the rest of her family, just tokens really as her main present from her parents and grandparents was, as usual, money. She had a running battle with them about her desire to receive cash at Christmas, but as she'd patiently explained many times, she would rather pool all of her money together and get one big gift rather than get lots of smaller things she didn't really want or need. She knew her Mum in particular thought it was impersonal but even Jenna had reluctantly conceded as Emily got older it made sense. Everything Emily bought was used and loved over and over again often until it was worn out. This was in stark contrast to Katie who would beg and beg for lots of things she 'absolutely must have' only to discard them by the end of January as soon as the novelty wore off.

Emily sighed as she looked over at Katie showing off her new pair of shoes knowing full well after New Year's Eve they would be flung into the bottom of the wardrobe never to be seen again. She knew it might sound boring but her family worked hard for their money and it seemed inconsiderate to make them part with it for something that was going to be used once and then forgotten about.

She was brought out of her thoughts by Jenna tapping her arm, "So sweetheart, what's the money going to be used on this year?"

Emily smiled, she knew exactly what she was going to treat herself to. "I've seen this really nice necklace on the Tiffany website. It's a sterling silver XO design by Paloma Picasso. I thought I might save the rest and put it with the money I've got left over from my birthday and go on holiday to Cyprus again in the summer."

"A necklace and a boring holiday you've already been on? How old are you Ems, ninety?" Katie scoffed from the corner.

The redhead scowled at her twin, "My money, my choice. Unlike some people I don't fritter everything away and get left with nothing."

Rob held his hands up, "Now, now girls, come on. Everyone will be here soon and we don't want them to walk in on you two fighting do we?"

The twins reluctantly apologised to each other and sat down just as Emily's phone began to ring. She looked at the caller display and couldn't help the grin breaking out on her face.

"Hey you, Happy Christmas. I wasn't expecting to hear from you until later." She said shyly.

"I know but I've just opened your present and I wanted to ring you straight away to thank you. It's fantastic and is going to be so helpful for my politics course." Naomi responded excitedly.

Emily found herself blushing, she had done some research on the internet and found a book she thought Naomi would like. "You're welcome, it's not much."

"Don't be daft Em, you put a lot of effort into choosing this for me including checking I didn't own it already, Mum told me." Naomi interrupted.

Emily lowered her voice and checked Katie wasn't listening, "Yeah, well I know how annoying it can be when you get a book you already own."

Naomi laughed, "So she did it again for Christmas? Why don't you just say something?"

Emily sighed, "I don't want to seem ungrateful or upset her."

Naomi went quiet before continuing nervously, "Have you opened your present from me yet? If you don't like it I'd rather you said, I won't think you're ungrateful or get upset."

Suddenly the redhead understood her nervousness, "You're different to Katie. I haven't opened it yet but I know I'll love anything you get me because you'll have put a lot of thought into it."

"Why haven't you opened it yet? Yours was the first one I ripped the paper off." The blonde said in a slightly hurt voice.

"We always open our presents as a family, I wanted to wait until I was on my own." Emily whispered before she looked around the room, everyone seemed occupied. "I can go and do it now if you like? I've been itching to open it all morning."

Naomi cheered up, "Ok, do you want me to call you back in a few minutes?"

Emily rose from her seat, "I'll call you back when I get upstairs. Speak to you in a minute."

The redhead hung up and quietly exited the room, she didn't want Katie barging in on her. She made her way upstairs and entered the bedroom, once inside she crossed over to her bedside table, pulled out the present and laid it on her bed. She sat down and dialled Naomi's number.

"Er hi." Naomi answered with a wobble in her voice.

Emily frowned, "What's the matter?"

The blonde sighed, "I'm just really nervous in case you don't like it."

Emily smiled, "Well I suppose there's only one way to find out, it's quite a tried and tested one apparently or so a certain someone told me on my birthday."

The redhead tore off the paper and pulled out a box. It was a turquoise blue and was emblazoned with the words 'Tiffany & Co.' It was surrounded by the signature white ribbon. She was stunned into silence.

After a while Naomi's voice came quietly over the phone, "Ems are you still there?"

"Is this what I think it is?" Emily asked incredulously.

Naomi swallowed, "Haven't you opened it yet?"

"Not yet, I've got the box in front of me. Is it what I think it is?" Emily asked more insistently.

Suddenly Naomi felt bolder, "Remember that really good way to find out? I suggest you try that."

Emily pulled the ribbon and removed it. Her hands were shaking slightly as she opened the lid and found a small velvet drawstring bag inside. She unfastened the bag and tipped the contents into her palm. Sure enough, when she looked down she found the Paloma Picasso necklace sitting there. Again she was stunned into silence.

"Have you read the card?" Naomi asked tentatively when there was no response from the redhead.

Wordlessly Emily picked up the card attached. The handwritten message was simple, it read 'All my love and kisses, always. Naomi xo'.

"Hu..how...how did you know?" Emily stammered.

"You mentioned that was what you were planning to spend your Christmas money on so I looked it up on-line and bought it for you. It is the right one isn't it? There were two of the same design so I went for the bigger one..." Naomi trailed off aware she was rambling.

"Naomi, I can't accept this. It's too expensive." Emily responded.

The blonde sighed, "You don't like it."

Emily stared at the necklace, "Naomi it's beautiful, I love it, it's the nicest present anyone has ever bought me. But I know how much it cost and I know you can't afford that."

"I asked for my Christmas money early and Mum gave me a bit extra so I could buy it." Naomi stated.

The redhead felt tears spring into her eyes, "You spent all of your Christmas money on me?"

Naomi sighed, "I wanted to buy you something special that I knew you'd like. I didn't want to get the first Christmas present I bought you wrong, but I guess I've fucked that up spectacularly."

Emily smiled, "You didn't get it wrong, the necklace is perfect."

Naomi let out the breath she'd been holding, "So does this mean you'll keep it?"

"If you're sure it's ok, I'd love to keep it." Emily replied quietly.

"I'm sure. I'm just sorry I wasn't there to see your face." Naomi said.

Emily grimaced as she put the necklace on, "Seriously Naoms you'll be glad you weren't. Drooling, open mouthed, rabbit in headlights; it's enough to put you off for life."

Naomi smiled, "Nothing would ever make me think you're anything less than beautiful."

Emily blushed and then heard Jenna calling up the stairs that her grandparents had arrived, "I'm really sorry but my folks have just got here so I've got to go. Thank you so much, it really is the best present I've ever received. I love you."

"It's ok and you are more than welcome, I love you too. I'll speak to you later." Naomi said as she hung up the phone.

Emily bounced across the room and practically floated down the stairs to greet her maternal Grandparents. She hugged them both tightly and wished them a Merry Christmas.

Her Grandma noticed the necklace, "My that's pretty, where did you get it?"

Emily blushed slightly, "It's a Christmas present from my friend Naomi."

Her Grandad studied her for a moment causing the blush to deepen, "Hmmm, seems to be an expensive gift for just a friend to buy. Are you sure she's not your girlfriend?"

Jenna hit him on the arm, "Stop teasing her Dad. If Emily says she and Naomi are just good friends then we believe her."

Emily watched in exasperation as Rob, Jenna and her two grandparents burst out laughing. "What? We are just friends, she's not my girlfriend."

That set her Dad off even more, "Nice one love." He managed to say between guffaws.

Katie entered the room with some drinks for her grandparents, "why is everyone laughing?"

Emily tutted, "They think it's hilarious that I said Naomi was just a friend of mine, especially as she bought me expensive jewellery for Christmas."

Katie gasped as she looked at the necklace, "Holy fuck Emsie, it's gorgeous."

"I know, it's an amazing present." Emily said indignantly. She noticed a frown appear on her twin's face, "What?"

Katie shrugged, "I bet you're even sorrier you only bought her a crappy book now."

Emily sighed, "Jeez, thanks Katie, that makes me feel so much better."


Emily was brought back to the present by the sound of the front door slamming. She sighed as she continued to search for something she could get Naomi as an additional present. After what Katie said Emily became obsessed with the obvious mismatch in the gifts she and Naomi had exchanged, so much so it had impacted on their subsequent conversations. Emily had always been slightly embarrassed that she got it so wrong in terms of significance and also about her reaction which was exactly what she hated; she'd seemed an ungrateful cow when Naomi had spent all of her Christmas money on her. As a result the conversations were always slightly stilted and awkward. The last time she had spoken to the blonde was New Year's Eve to wish her a Happy New Year. There was so much background noise at both ends they didn't stay on long. Since then they'd exchanged a few texts but nothing more. Emily knew Naomi was back yesterday and she wanted to rush over to see her but she didn't want to go until she had a present to give her. Hence the as yet unfruitful internet search. It was also starting to worry her that Naomi hadn't been in contact either; she really hoped she hadn't screwed things up by reacting like she did.

The redhead heard the door open and when she turned around she found her twin entering the room, "Hey Katie, I'm glad you're back. I need some advice."

Katie looked her up and down, "Yeah, that tramp chic look is so last year."

"Fuck off, that's not what I was going to ask. I like these clothes." Emily replied indignantly.

Katie rolled her eyes, "Whatevs, so what did you want my advice on then?"

Emily sighed, "Well as you know I only bought Naomi a 'crappy book' for Christmas and she really pushed the boat out. I want to get her something else to make up for it but I'm drawing a blank."

"She was back yesterday right, have you seen her yet?" Katie asked.

Emily shook her head, "No, I don't want to see her until this present is sorted, why?"

Katie shrugged, "Dunno, Effy is round there now and she sent me a text saying Naomi was in a bit of a funny mood."

"Oh God, I hope she's not really pissed off with me." Emily said with a frown.

Katie looked at her strangely, "Why would she be pissed off with you?"

Emily stared back and tutted, "First off, the aforementioned crappy book versus the gorgeous necklace mismatch."

Katie snorted, "I don't think Naomi is that materialistic Ems."

"Katie, it's not about how much we spent, it's about Naomi treating this like it was special whereas I didn't, or not enough anyway." Emily said exasperatedly.

Katie raised her hands in surrender, "Alright, keep your vagina on. What else is there?"

The redhead sighed, "Well my reaction wasn't great either was it? I told her I couldn't accept it. I mean how unappreciative does that make me look?"

Katie snorted, "I've already told you only an insane person refuses a present like that."

Emily rolled her eyes, "Yeah Katie, you have been pretty vocal in your opinion. I just want to make it up to her and show her she's important to me too. That's why I need a great gift and that's why I need your help."

"Right budge up then." Katie said shuffling herself onto the computer chair so Emily nearly fell off.

"Jesus Katie, watch it." Emily said shoving her twin back.

Katie gave her the finger, "Listen bitch, do you want my help or not?"

Emily sighed, "Yes."

"Right, then get off the fucking chair and let me think." Katie replied.

Reluctantly Emily got off the chair and stood behind her sister. Katie sat with a furrowed brow for a while until she clicked her fingers and yelled, "Got it."

She quickly typed in a website address and clicked through a few links until she found what she was looking for.

"Ta da." She said with a flourish as she turned to Emily.

As Emily looked at the screen a smile spread across her face, "You, dear sister, are a bloody genius. Naomi loves David Guetta."

Katie beamed, "I know she does, he's one of her and Effy's favourites. There's the added bonus of a weekend in Manchester too."

Emily paused as her hand hovered over the keyboard, "Shall I get four tickets and then you and Effy can come too?"

She turned her head towards Katie and was surprised to see her sister had tears in her eyes, "Katie, what's the matter?"

"I was going to get this as a present for Effy but I chickened out in the end." Katie said sadly.

"Why? It's a great present, so good I'm going to nick it." Emily said gently.

Katie pointed at the screen, "The concert's not until March Em."

Emily looked confused, "So? That's only a couple of months away."

Katie burst into tears, "That's the problem, I don't know if Effy and I will last until then. That's why I came to find you. Oh Em, I'm so confused and I really need your advice too."

Emily stared at her twin, Katie hardly ever asked for her advice. Her face softened as she saw Katie sniff and wipe the tears away from her cheeks. She leant down and hugged her tightly, "Hey it can't be that bad. Let's get a bit of privacy and go to our room."

Katie nodded and followed her from the room as she muttered, "Sorry and thanks."

Emily's eyes widened; Katie might hardly ever asked for advice but she never, ever apologised or said thank you.

Jesus this must be serious, Emily thought as she closed the door and sat next to her twin on her bed.


Meanwhile across Bristol Naomi and Effy were sat with their arms folded, glaring at each other.

Finally Naomi broke the silence, "So this is how we're going to spend the rest of the day?"

Effy shrugged, "I don't really give a shit. I came round to see you and you've been a total cow the whole time."

"I've been a cow?" Naomi said incredulously, "I'm not the one in a foul mood."

Effy curled her lip, "If you tell me I'm in a bad mood one more time, I swear Naomi, I'll punch the fuck out of you."

Naomi snorted, "Clearly I was wrong and you're in a great mood, sorry for the misunderstanding."

"Why have you always got to be such a sarcastic bitch?" Effy asked.

"Dunno, you seem to bring it out in me." Naomi sneered back.

Effy stood up, "You know what? Go fuck yourself. I haven't seen you for over a week and I thought it might be nice to just hang out for a change, you know like we used to, but it's obvious you just want to run over and see Emily. So I'll go and you can fuck off to your girlfriend, oh no sorry she's not your girlfriend, your new best friend's house."

Naomi watched Effy make her way to the door before she said quietly, "I don't want to see Emily, well I do but I'm not sure she wants to see me."

Effy stopped at the blonde's words and turned back, "What are you on about? Of course Emily wants to see you. She's hardly stopped talking about you while you've been away."

Naomi looked doubtful, "I think I might have come on too strong with the Christmas present and scared her off."

Effy sat back down and stared at her friend, "Is that why you've been so antsy?"

Naomi sighed, "Yeah, sorry if I've been a bitch, it's not your fault. We had a totally fine conversation on Christmas day, well it was a bit odd because I was so nervous and Em seemed genuinely shocked at the gift. After that it all went a bit weird, every time we spoke it was like Emily couldn't wait to get off the phone, it was really awkward."

"Naoms, I'm sure Emily didn't mean it to be. She really loves the necklace, she hasn't taken it off since Christmas day and she's always stroking it, even when she doesn't realise." Effy said kindly.

Naomi frowned, "So why is she avoiding me then?"

Effy shrugged, "I didn't realise she was. Have you spoken to her since you got back?"

The blonde shook her head, "The last time we spoke was New Year's Eve and I could hardly hear anything. Since then we've exchanged a couple of texts but I haven't had the guts to ring her or go round. I don't want her to tell me this is all a big mistake."

Effy raised her eyebrow, "So you haven't spoken to her but she's the one avoiding you? Don't you think it might seem to Emily that it's the other way round?"

Naomi shrugged, "I suppose so but seriously Eff she's been so strange with me, I just know there's something wrong."

"Oh for fuck's sake Naomi, instead of being so melodramatic wouldn't it be better to just talk to Emily?" Effy said with a smile.

The brunette watched as her friend paused, Naomi was clearly deciding whether to say something else. Effy waited patiently until the silence clearly got to the blonde.

"I think Emily might have got together with Melissa over New Year." Naomi blurted out.

Effy burst out laughing, "Why on earth do you think that?"

The blonde blushed, "When we were on the phone I could hear Melissa in the background. Emily wasn't really chatty and then she said she had to go."

Effy shook her head, "Naoms, Emily loves you, not Melissa. I admit she was hanging around with us at the club but honestly Em was irritated by it not finding it a massive turn on. She was trying to shake Melissa off all night."

"So they didn't kiss at midnight or anything?" Naomi asked.

It was now Effy's turn to blush, "I'm, err, not sure. I doubt it though."

Naomi stared at her, "What happened Eff?"

"Honestly Naomi, nothing happened, I'm certain of it. Emily wouldn't do that to you." Effy replied.

Naomi looked at her strangely, "So how come you weren't sure before?"

Effy paused and chewed her lip before sighing loudly, "I can't be 100% sure because I didn't see Emily at midnight, ok?"

"Why not? You all always get together to see in the New Year, it's one of the things that makes me jealous I can't be there." Naomi stated.

Effy closed her eyes and exhaled slowly, "Well this year was different, because I have a girlfriend alright?"

A smile slowly spread across Naomi's face, "So where were you and your girlfriend at midnight? Sharing a romantic kiss somewhere quiet?"

Effy opened her eyes and reddened, "No, we were fucking in the toilets. The stroke of twelve has a whole new meaning now."

Naomi burst out laughing and shook her head, "Jesus Christ Eff, I can't believe you broke a long standing tradition just to get your end away. Even Cook upholds that custom, mainly because you threaten him if he doesn't."

Effy's shoulders sagged, "I know, I know, I'm a massive hypocrite. I just want to keep things exciting between Katie and me, although I'm not sure it's working."

"What do you mean?" Naomi asked growing serious.

Effy sighed and said sadly, "I think she's going to break up with me."

Naomi snorted, "Why would she do that? You guys were getting along great the last time I saw you together."

The brunette shrugged, "I thought that too but I've felt her pulling away for a while now. I just get the feeling that she's changed her mind and being with a girl isn't what she wants."

"Is this the famous Stonem intuition or is there something more concrete?" Naomi said gently.

Effy smiled ruefully, "There's nothing definite, it's more of a feeling I have that she's not that into me anymore. When we have sex it's like she's going through the motions and I worry the whole time she's thinking about blokes."

Naomi furrowed her brow, "Look Eff, I know it's natural to be anxious about that, Katie was the self proclaimed 'straightest girl in the world' after all, but she's with you now and from what I've seen she's totally ok with it. Have you actually talked to her about any of this?"

Effy shook her head, "I'm too scared to in case it's true."

Naomi raised her eyebrow, "Wouldn't it be better if you took your own advice and discussed it?"

Effy stared at her hands, "I really like her, what if Katie finishes things?"

Naomi sighed, "At least you'll know for certain then, it's got to be better than torturing yourself with things that might not be true. Why don't you take her out for dinner or something?"

Effy looked up, "What like on a date?"

Naomi nodded, "Why don't you go to that steakhouse in town, it's really good and quite small. At least you'll have some privacy and be able to talk things through."

Finally the brunette smiled, "We've never been on a proper date before, we always just hang out at each other's houses."

Naomi smiled back, "There you go, first time for everything yeah?"

Effy picked up her phone and quickly sent a text before she changed her mind. She kept staring at the phone, willing a reply to come. After a while she started to panic.

"Oh Jesus, I knew that was a mistake. Naomi you know I don't do dates, why did you let me suggest it? I told you she was going off me and that's probably the final nail in the coffin. Oh shit, oh shit, it's all gone tits up, why the fuck did I think I could do relationships?" Effy babbled.

Naomi grabbed her by the shoulders, "Calm down and give Katie time to reply. I'm sure she'll say yes and everything will be fine."

Effy's breathing slowed, "Sorry, this just makes me really nervous."

The blonde smiled, "No, really? I couldn't tell."

"Don't Naoms, I'm shitting myself. Will you help me?" Effy said.

Naomi tutted, "Of course I'll help, although it might be a bit like the blind leading the blind. My love life is hardly any less complicated at the moment."

"Maybe I can help with that. If I'm going to do this properly, I'll need to pick Katie up. You should come too for moral support. That way after we've gone out you and Emily can talk as well." Effy said with a smile

Naomi frowned, "I'm not sure Eff..."

"Please Naoms, you said you'd help me. Having you there would mean a lot, I might be less nervous then." Effy pleaded.

Naomi shrugged, she'd have to face Emily at some point, "Alright, I'll come with you."

"And you promise you'll talk to Emily?" Effy added.

Naomi rolled her eyes, "Yes Effy, I'll talk to Emily. Now don't you have a date to be panicking about?"

Naomi smiled slightly as the colour started to drain from Effy's face as the alarm returned, well at least I'll have something to distract me all afternoon, the blonde thought as she tried to hide her own nerves about the conversation she had to have with Emily.


Emily sat on the bed and waited patiently for Katie to begin. She had rarely seen her twin so unsure of herself, normally she was Katie fucking Fitch and woe betide anyone who forgot that. Now she looked vulnerable and Emily wondered what had happened with Effy to cause such a change. If she's hurt her in any way I'm going to fucking kill her, Emily thought protectively. She and Katie might bicker incessantly but that didn't mean they weren't close. She smiled encouragingly as Katie looked up and seemed to be about to speak.

"I fucking hate this you know?" Katie said defiantly.

Emily frowned, "Hate what?"

Katie snorted, "Having to ask you for advice about my bloody love life, it's humiliating. I'm Katie Fitch for Christ's sake, I've shagged more people than you've had hot dinners."

Emily shrugged, "Wow, that's something to be so proud of. I'm Katie Fitch, total slut. Anyway, you might have shagged plenty of blokes but not as many women as me."

Katie glared at her, "I know that, which is why I want to talk to you. It's still embarrassing though."

"Well then don't bother. It's not like it's something I really need to do either. I've got enough on my plate without adding in a conversation where all you do is insult me." Emily said rising from the bed.

She stopped when Katie grabbed her arm, "Look Ems, I'm sorry. I just find this really difficult both because I've never really had a proper relationship with anyone, male or female, before and also because what I want to ask you is a bit uncomfortable. I really do want your help though as I know you're a lot better than me at these things."

Emily sat back down, "How can I refuse after that heartfelt plea? What do you want to talk about?"

Katie coughed, "Err, well I was just wondering, if it's not too personal, which it might be and that's fine..."

Emily raised her eyebrow, she'd never seen Katie stammer like this, it was like being with JJ. "Katie, just ask me whatever it is you want."

Katie took a deep breath, "What's a normal amount of sex, you know for girls, with other girls?"

Emily tried to hide her smile, "You can just use the term lesbians Katie, it's a lot quicker. It's the same as a straight relationship Katie, normal is different for everybody."

"If you're just going to take the piss then I won't carry on." Katie said indignantly.

Emily held her hands up, "Sorry, I wasn't taking the piss honestly. But I was being truthful, normal is whatever you're happy with."

"What if you're not happy with the amount of sex you're having?" Katie asked unsurely.

Emily looked surprised, "You and Effy seem to have sex quite a bit, you're always staying over her house and sodding off to the toilets when we're out."

Katie sighed, "That's just the problem, I can't keep her off me."

Emily laughed, "Jesus Christ K, I think a lot of people would like to have that sort of problem. Aren't you flattered?"

Her twin frowned, "Don't get me wrong it's nice on one level that Effy wants me so much but I'm scared that's all it's about for her, you know that we're just fuck buddies really? A bit like with you and Joanne."

Emily thought about her first girlfriend. They met through friends of friends and had got on pretty well from the beginning. There wasn't a lot of chemistry though but they decided as they were both virgins they might as well help each other out by sleeping together, it would be a lot less embarrassing than with a total stranger. They had been wrong about that though. They decided to have a couple of vodkas to calm their nerves but got a bit carried away; in the end they were so drunk it was a bloody disaster. They nearly didn't try again as they were both awkward after the last time but eventually raging hormones won out. Emily smiled as she thought back, it's a bloody good job we persevered as I would have missed out on some seriously enjoyable sex.

"I know things carried on longer with Joanne than they should, we didn't really have very much in common at all but it was the first time I'd ever had sex and having it on tap was too good to pass up. But it's different for you and Effy, you were already friends before you slept together." Emily replied.

"It doesn't really feel like we're mates anymore. We hardly seem to talk about anything and we don't just hang out, as soon as I get over to her house she whisks me upstairs and we screw." Katie said with a sigh.

The redhead was about to make a sarcastic comment when she saw how upset Katie was, she remembered back to how she had felt in Cyprus when Naomi had acted like she didn't care Emily was there. "Have you talked to her about it?"

Katie shook her head, "I'm too afraid she'll say it's all true, that all she wants is sex from me. You know how much she hates the thought of having a relationship because of the state of her parents' marriage. Maybe my expectations are all wrong, that's why I wanted to find out if it was always like this with lesbians. What's wrong with going on a fucking date once in a while?"

Emily burst out laughing, "Oh my God, I need to remember this. Katie Fitch moaning about having too much sex and longing for a date, you've hardly ever been on a date in your life."

Katie frowned, "It's not funny Em, I really like Effy but I'm not sure I want to be in a relationship with her if all we do is shag."

Emily smiled at her, "Then you need to tell her how you feel. If you don't it'll eat away at you and you'll end up having a massive row about it."

They both jumped as Katie's phone beeped. She sighed as she saw it was from Effy, "That'll be my booty call."

Her thumb hovered over the delete button but Emily persuaded her to read it first. The redhead watched as a confused look passed over her twin's face.

"What's the matter?" Emily asked.

Katie passed her the phone, "What the fuck?"

Emily read the message.

Hi. I was hoping you were free tonight, I think we said we'd meet up so I'm assuming you are. I thought you might like to go out for dinner for a change? Let me know. Eff x

"What do you think it means?" Katie asked nervously.

Emily smiled, "I think it means you've just got that date you were after."

Katie shook her head, "Seriously Em, why has Effy asked me to dinner? Oh my God do you think she's going to break up with me and she wants to do it in a public place so I don't make a fuss? The fucking bitch, she should know by now I couldn't give a stuff where I am I'll still cause a scene. I'll show her no one dumps Katie Fitch and gets away with it."

Emily rolled her eyes, "Katie! Stop going off on one. Why don't you text back and ask her what the occasion is?"

Katie calmed down and eventually sent a text back.

Is this a date?

She bit her thumbnail as she waited for the reply, almost immediately her phone beeped again.

Yes, is that ok? I've booked the steakhouse in town for eight o'clock but can cancel it if you don't want to go. x

Katie stared at the message, the only thought going through her brain was why? So that's the next question she asked. She looked nervously at her phone as it began to ring.

Eventually she answered. "Hello."

"What do you mean why?" Effy asked her.

Katie paused, "I just mean why? What's the reason you've asked me to dinner?"

"It's a date Katie, that's what people do on dates. Haven't you ever been on one?" Effy said exasperatedly.

Katie snorted, "Not really Eff, and never with you so that's why I'm suspicious."

Effy sighed, "I know we've never been on a proper date before that's why I thought you might like dinner. I thought it would be a chance for us to talk a bit, you know catch up on gossip and that sort of stuff. Don't worry, I'll call them back and cancel the reservation."

"No wait, don't cancel. If it's a chance for us to talk, I'd love to have dinner with you. What time shall I meet you?" Katie replied.

"I want to do this properly Katie, so I'll pick you up at your house at seven ok? Naomi is heading over too." Effy said.

Katie smiled, "Alright, I'll see you at seven."

She hung up and turned excitedly to Emily, "It's a proper, normal date. How spooky is that?"

Emily shrugged, "This is Effy we're talking about, she probably picked up the vibes from the atmosphere or something."

Katie pushed her, "Don't be stupid. Oh and Naomi is coming over as well so you'd better go and get those tickets. Make it four, as I have a feeling things might be ok between Effy and me after all."

Emily nodded, "Will do. I can't wait to see Naomi's face when I give her the present, maybe she'll forgive me for being such a prick then. Do you want me to come back afterwards and help you choose what to wear?"

Katie looked at her before bursting out laughing, "My God you were being serious. I might have to ask you about being a muff muncher Em, but honestly as if I'd ever get fashion advice from you."

Well at least the confident Katie is back in the building, Emily thought with a sigh before a sly smile spread across her face, she'd thought of the perfect comeback.

"Ok I'll see you downstairs later. By the way Katie, what are you planning on telling Mum and Dad? They still think Effy's just a friend of yours don't they?" Emily said sweetly.

She watched as Katie stopped laughing and she turned a funny shade of green, "Oh God, I'm going to have to come out to them aren't I?"

"It would seem appropriate as Effy is picking you up, unless you want to dash out of the front door as soon as she gets here." Emily replied.

Katie looked at her wildly, "I've changed my mind, come back after you've bought the tickets. You have to help me out Em."

Emily smiled, "I'll only help you if I get to choose what you're wearing tonight."

Katie initially looked startled but Emily could see her mulling over her options in her mind, eventually her eyes narrowed, "Fine it's a deal."

Emily laughed as she left the room, she loved getting one over on Katie.

She had just finished buying the tickets and was printing out the receipt to give to Naomi when she decided to check out facebook while she was here, she'd let Katie sweat for a bit longer. She logged in and was scrolling through the latest status updates when she gasped. Naomi was now friends with someone called Lottie and there had been a message exchange between them.

Naomi Campbell. Is hacked off at being back in the Bristol rain again instead of the warmth of Tenerife.

Lottie Judd. Ha ha that's funny. You hardly surfaced before sundown.

Naomi Campbell. Well you shouldn't have kept me up all night then.

Lottie Judd Come on babe, we had a ball. ;) By the way have you got that problem sorted yet?

Naomi had yet to reply but it still made Emily feel sick. She checked her watch, it was nearly five o'clock so Naomi wouldn't be round for a couple of hours yet. Was she the problem? Was it her Naomi had to sort out? Is that why she hadn't been in touch? She walked back to the bedroom in a daze as hundreds of scenarios played out in her head, none of them particularly pleasant. She shook herself and focused on helping Katie, she would just have to wait to find out who the fuck this Lottie was, why she thought it was ok to call her girlfriend 'babe' and what the hell she was doing with Naomi that kept them up all night.