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Naomi's strange behaviour of the last chapter was linked to another person. It will unfold over the next few chapters. (I think I may switch perspective though)
This chapter continues from the last and starts to venture into series 4.
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I awoke on my back to find Naomi next to me still sound asleep with her head resting on my shoulder, her arm and leg draped over my body. Her hair was wild and messy, strewn over the pale skin of her face. She breathed delicate breaths through lips that were swollen from the desperate kisses from last night. My eyes adjusted to the light and I stared at the ceiling letting out a sigh. I've never seen Naomi like she was last night, I couldn't quite get my head around it, but it was intense. Whenever we make love it's intense, always passionate but there was something else there, that sense of urgency and desperation from Naomi. She's never been like that before. It's taken her time to let me in, but last night her walls were stripped back further than I'd ever seen them, she was so vulnerable.
I gently slid my shoulder out from underneath her head and turned onto my side to face her. My fingers reached out to tuck stray blonde hairs behind her ears whilst my lips pressed a tender kiss to her cheek. She breathed out heavily from my touch and moved her body closer to me, pulling me into her.
"Morning," she croaked sleepily, her eyes still closed.
"Hey you," I whispered gently before returning my lips to her cheek and placing another tender kiss. She pulled her head back and opened her eyes, giving me a warm smile. Her eyes smiled too, she looked far better than she had yesterday.
"How you feeling Naoms?"
She reached down and felt for my hand, linking her fingers with mine. "Better. Much better, thanks."
"You sure?" I said as I circled my thumb along the back of her hand.
"Yeah, I am," she sighed before pulling me into a tight hug. "Thank you for being so amazing," she whispered in my ear, then placed a soft kiss on my neck.
"Babe, last night was pretty intense," I stated cautiously, unsure of what her reaction would be. "I just need to know that you're okay, that we're okay."
She pulled back and locked her eyes with mine, her cheeks were slightly flushed. "It's always intense between us Ems. You make me feel something, I feel like I'm the only person that matters when I'm with you."
I leant forward and pressed my lips into hers, delicately, I didn't need to hear anymore. It was hard for her to open up and I didn't want to push her further than necessary.
"Okay," I smiled against her lips before returning my head to my pillow. "It's half 11. I'm going to get a shower and I'll make us some breakfast."
"That sounds good. Do you want to do something today Ems? Go out somewhere? See a film or something, maybe a few drinks? I just need to get out the house and have some fun."
"Yeah sure. I'll go for that shower and I'll leave you to brainstorm what we're doing today babe," I said dragging myself out of her arms.
...
I could feel the music thumping through my body and alcohol rushing through my bloodstream. Bright lights flashed every so often, illuminating Katie who was in front of me, swaying her arms above her head in time to the music, hair falling around her face as she moved around carefree. I moved around just as carefree as her, jumping up and down, my arms and chest glistening in the heat. Freddie was chatting closely to a girl in the corner but I couldn't see any of the others, I knew they were in there somewhere as we'd arrived together. The only person I really wanted to see was my girl. She was going to meet me in the club as she'd met up with Cook beforehand, saying he really needed someone to talk to.
Katie gestured that she needed a drink before grabbing my wrist and dragging me through the crowd towards the bar. She pushed through people and managed to make space for us both to lean against the bar.
"Fucking hell Ems, it's hot in here," she shouted above the music.
"I know, my top is practically sticking to me," I shouted back, slurring my words slightly.
"Jesus Ems, you're pissed," she laughed and put her arm protectively around my shoulder.
I guess I was pretty pissed. I'd met up with Katie in the pub and she poured vodka after vodka down my neck. It was actually really fun spending time with her, gossiping, talking about our family and most importantly our love lives. Katie actually took an interest in how things were going with Naomi, I was glad that she's getting used to the idea although she did draw the line when I got a bit tipsy and mentioned sex. I don't think I'll forget the look on her face for a while. Things were great though, it had been a couple of days since Naomi's emotional episode and things were just as they have always been, as if that day never happened.
"Two vodkas, straight," Katie shouted at the barman before shoving money in his direction.
"Fucking hell Katie, I'm gonna collapse if I drink anymore," I shouted into her ear.
"Don't be such a lightweight Ems, we're having fun here. This is a fucking ace night. When's Naomi getting here?" she enquired, glancing over my shoulder. She must have been checking out a guy.
"Dunno, she text saying she was on her way about half an hour ago," I said as I grabbed my drink and raised the glass to my lips, downing the vodka in one go before shuddering as the alcohol burned down my throat.
As I placed the glass back on the bar I felt strong arms wrapping around my waist from behind and soft lips pressing against my neck. I smiled happily, immediately recognising who they belonged to.
"Hey," she breathed into my ear, before pulling me back tighter against her.
I glanced up towards Katie who smiled briefly before announcing that she was away to dance again. She winked at me as she made her way to the dance floor, pushing through the crowds of people.
Naomi spun me around in her arms, and immediately pressed her lips into mine, before pulling back and resting her forehead against mine. "I missed you," she breathed as she gazed at me.
"How's Cook?" I asked, head still pressed against her.
"He's okay, just needed someone to talk to. Effy stuff, you know? Thanks for giving us some space earlier," she said smiling.
"Anytime babe. Look at you miss flapper girl, you look fucking gorgeous tonight," I slurred as I looked her up and down.
"Haha, are you drunk Fitch? You can barely get your words out," she teased.
"Maybe a little, well quite a fucking lot but it's true. You look great. Can't wait 'til I get you home," I purred, sliding my hands from where they were resting on her waist further up her sides.
"Is that right?" she said, winking suggestively.
"No, I can't wait."
I grabbed her by the hand, and started to push my way through the crowd dragging her with me. Naomi didn't say a word, she just squeezed my hand and followed me. We made our way into the bathroom and I dragged her through the crowd of girls to the nearest empty cubicle. I shut the door quickly behind us and slammed Naomi forcefully into the wall then attacked her neck with my mouth, placing hot kisses all over her neck.
"Jesus Ems," she gasped, her hands tangled in my hair.
I continued my assault on her neck whilst I slid my hand up the smooth skin of her thigh, earning another delightful moan from my girl. Naomi pulled my head back up towards her and crashed her lips against mine pushing her tongue into my mouth. I groaned and she pulled back, holding my face tightly in her hands and winking at me before she teasingly ran the tip of her tongue around my lips. She lightly kissed me on the cheek, trailing her kisses further along my face, stopping just as she reached my ear.
"You're just going to have to wait Fitch," she whispered, before turning and letting herself out of the cubicle.
I leant my head back against the wall trying to catch my breath and sighed.
...
We spent another few hours in the club, drinking and dancing together, in our own little world ignoring everyone around us, including our friends. Naomi had teased me all night, grinding against me on the dance floor, trailing her hands all over my body and stopping suddenly before they reached where I wanted them the most. She would pull me in for kisses and pull away quickly, leaving me breathless, desperate for more. It was several hours of relentless teasing and foreplay. I knew that it would be worth it when we got home, it was going to be explosive.
Naomi signalled to me on the dance floor that she was feeling a little hot and reached for my hand. She pulled me towards some steps that led to a platform overlooking the dance floor and dragged me up. I leaned against the metal railings and felt Naomi press her body into mine from behind, her arms either side of me on the railing. I leant my head back and turned to place a kiss on her cheek.
"Please Naoms, can we go home now?" I said with my lips still against her face.
"You worked up or something Ems?" she asked as she moved one hand flat against my stomach and allowed her fingers to trail lower.
"You're such a fucking tease," I hissed before turning round and kissing her fully on the lips, sliding my arms up around her neck.
"You love it," she laughed as she leaned in to meet my lips again, this time pushing her tongue into my mouth and deepening the kiss, her arms pulling me tighter against her body. We kissed hungrily for several minutes, both of us now desperate for the other but equally unwilling to break our kiss in order to leave the club and get home.
A deafening thud followed by hysterical screaming stopped us both suddenly. I pulled back from Naomi and looked over the railings.
"Fuck!" I screamed.
A girl was lying face down.
Her body twisted.
Blood pouring from her head.
Her eyes wide open.
Blood everywhere.
I couldn't look at the sight in front of me. I felt sick.