AN: Sooo… I know I've been away for a while. I can't believe I haven't updated since August, I am so sorry about that guys. I hate using school as an excuse, but school has been taking up my life. I've had ridiculous amounts of homework every night and when I do get some free time I've been in the Deaf community. ALSO in a few months coming up I'll be moving into a Deaf residential school for a while. They want us to be completely immersed as much as possible and this is one of the only ways to do it. I am however on winter break so I will get as much written as possible so I can upload more often and while I'm away.

I want to thank everyone who has reviewed and favorited/followed. I hope you enjoy this chapter. I think you'll be happy about who's in it!

Naomi POV

I can't stop thinking. I didn't call Effy or Cook back after Emily left. I didn't want to deal either of them. I can't stop thinking about Emily. I want life to be better for her. Her mother is an atrocious woman. There are some shit people in this world, but I didn't think someone's own mother could be that horrible.

It's been a few hours since Emily left so I decide to go for a walk.

I just wondered the streets for who knows how long, but after a while I figured it was best to get back to my flat. My mind was still racing with thoughts until I saw a familiar figure under a street light not far ahead of me.

"Katie?"

She turned her head towards me and gave me a small smile.

"I need to talk to you."

"How is Emily doing?" I ask as I walk up to her

"She's a lot better since she came back from your flat."

"Does this happen often? I mean her leaving dinner after a row with your mum."

"No. This is the first time she's walked out. I've never seen her that angry before… I was so worried, but follow me; we need to talk about a few things." Katie says then walks away from me.

I quickly catch up and we go into this little café and take a seat.

"What is it you want to talk about?" I ask

"We need to talk about Emily. I need to know how serious you are about her."

"I'm very serious about her, Katie. I care about her a great deal. She means so much to me." I say without hesitation. "I've never been more serious about anything in my life. I've never felt this deeply about anyone either."

"What all do you know about Mandy?" She asks suddenly.

"I know she was abusive. I saw it first hand at the club that one night." I say, getting angry thinking about it.

"How much did she tell you?"

"Why? What's going on, Katie?" I ask getting nervous.

"I'm very careful about who Emily dates. Ever since Mandy I won't let Emily around any hearing girls. Mandy really fucked her up. I can't let anyone hurt her that way again; emotionally and physically."

"How bad was it?" I ask a little hesitantly. I need to know.

"It wasn't bad at first. Emily hid it really well. First it was just little marks and bruises here and there. Emily played it off saying she ran into something at work. I believed her because it was plausible. She can't hear if someone was near her so she could bump into them and it would make her fall or run into the desk, but after a few months the bruises were showing up more often and were bigger."

I really don't like where this is going…

"She kept trying to hide them with makeup, but I still noticed. It wasn't until she came home with a black eye that I knew something was happening. I'm her twin, I should have known something wasn't right, but she hid it well. I confronted her about it and she said she ran into a door. I instantly knew she was lying because that's what everyone says when they're being abused, don't they. I mean really, a door?"

Katie is getting all worked up telling me this. Her lisp is getting more and more pronounced.

"What did she say when you confronted her?" I ask.

"She was mad and yelled at me for even thinking such a thing. I didn't push it anymore. I wanted to confront her again because I kept noticing new bruises on her arms, but I still didn't say anything until she came home with a cut lip. I completely lost it. I had to find Mandy and beat the shit out of her. I knew she was forcing Ems to use her voice, but at the time I didn't think anything of it, but when I was 100% sure she was abusing her I had to do something. Being forced to use your voice is one thing, but because abused is completely different. Emily begged me not to do anything because it would only make things worse. I didn't listen obviously; I went to her flat and broke her nose. The bitch hurt my sister, my twin. No one gets away with that."

"She never told me all of that…I knew she was being hit, but I didn't know… that fucking bitch! Now I'm even more pleased that I got to punch her in the face at the club."

"Yeah, Emily told me about that. She also told me how you instantly calmed her down after she showed up at your flat. Thank you, for that. Besides tonight, this is the happiest I've ever seen her. Since she met you she's been smiling more, she's less nervous around hearing people too. She may seem confident and all, but she still gets uneasy if she's around hearing people in certain situations. It's completely understandable though. She's this strong proud Deaf woman, but was made to feel like she was nothing and that she's inferior because she can't hear. You make her feel the exact opposite. She feels so empowered. You want to learn ASL and learn about Deaf culture. You want to live in her word and experience things her way and the only way you can get that is form her. You make her feel… alive again."

I don't know how to respond to this.

"I don't… I didn't know I was doing all of this. I knew I was making her happy, but I didn't know I was making this big of an influence on her. I promise you Katie, everything I've ever said and thought about Emily is true. I… I love her."

"I know." Katie says smiling. "I can see it all over you face. You're the best person for her. Thank you for making my sister this happy."

"I'd do anything for her." I tell her honestly.

"That's all I really wanted to talk about. I need to get back home to Emily. I don't like leaving her alone too long after an evening with our mother. Don't tell her we had this conversation though, yeah? She'll just freak out and think I threatened you or something."

"I won't. You're a good sister, Katie."

"Yeah yeah, but before I go I will say this. You hurt my sister and I'll fuck you up blondie, but I don't think I have to worry about you doing that."

Katie gets up and smiles at me.

"Now that all my sisterly duties are done I'm going to head home and check on Emily. See you later Naomi."

Katie left so quickly I didn't even get to say anything back. She must really want to get back to Emily. I don't blame her. I would want to as well. I do want to. I should check on her.

How are you doing? Feeling any better? – N

I got a response almost instantly.

I'm a bit better, yes. Katie hasn't left my side since I've gotten home. She was pretty worried when I left dinner so she has been constantly asking if I'm alright. She left a little while ago to go somewhere. She didn't really tell me where, but I'm just happy I have some space now. I love her and all, but Christ I hate when she hovers like that. - E

At least she's doing a little better.

I'm sorry if I was hovering when you were over. – N

It's different when you do it. – E

Is it a good different or bad different? – N

It's a good different, trust me. I love having you around and care about me. I've missed having someone besides Katie care for me like you do. – E

I'm glad I can be there for you. I'll always be there whenever you need me for whatever reason. – N

You really are something special. Thank you, Naomi. – E

No problem, babe :) Also, Effy and Cook really like you. They'd like to talk to you again. Cook said that "Emily is fuckin' awesome talkin' with her hands and shit. It's fuckin' ." –N

Hah! That's probably my second favorite response someone has had to my being deaf. – E

Your second favorite? What was your first favorite? – N

Yours, when we finally met in person. – E

What? Why would it be mine?

Why was mine your favorite? I didn't really say anything… - N

Yes you did. You didn't apologize as soon as I told you I was deaf and you didn't just get up and leave. You told me I was still beautiful. You treated me like a person and not like someone with something wrong with them. – E

Wow… I didn't know what I said meant that much to her. It's true though. Just because she's deaf doesn't affect how beautiful she is; it actually makes her more beautiful, to me anyways.

I didn't know it me saying that meant that much to you. I was just saying what I thought. – N

Everything you do means something to me. Naomi, you're the best thing that's happened to me. Every single thing you say and do makes me fall for you more and more each day. – E

Oh my God. She's falling for me? If only she knew how I really felt. I want to tell her so badly, but I'm not sure how she'll take it. I don't want to say it too soon and rush things. I need to find the perfect moment.

Then it hit me.

I know the perfect time to tell her. Looks like I need to give Katie a call and ask for some help.

AN: I'm sorry this is so short. This is a horrible chapter, but I wanted to get something posted since I've not updated in so long. Sorry if it's a shit chapter.