Hey!

So. I haven't updated for a while, and I'm very sorry about that. I've been crazy busy with my new girlfriend- you might know her, her name's Uni. You know the type; super clingy, makes you feel guilty when she feels you're not spending enough time with her. Ugh. A real bitch.

Seriously though, I hope you'll forgive me oh lovely, lovely peeps. And I didn't even get to reply to your reviews, and that made me sad. But that won't happen again! So thanks a lot to every single one of you who reviewed, I'm very grateful that you're all so generous and...well...basically awesome!

Ok, here we go. Major fluff ahead, beware.

This one goes out to frenchjuliett, for being so f-ing sweet!

"So, Ems, have you heard of Naomi yet? Well, obviously, if it's not too indiscrete to ask and if you want to talk about it because we could easily change the subject if you're uncomfortable..." JJ trails off, eyeing me with concerned eyes as we're leaning against our lockers, waiting for the morning bell to ring.

I shrug, giving him a small albeit reassuring smile. JJ's always incredibly sweet, always trying not to hurt anyone's feelings. "It's fine Jay. And no, we haven't talked yet ..."

It's been three days since we came back from London. Even though I knew Naomi wouldn't arrive at school, push me against a locker and kiss me in front of everyone only to claim me hers, I must admit I was somehow hoping she would have done something by now. Anything. I would take anything.

I wish I could trust her but right now, it feels like she's running again. And I don't know what to think anymore.

"That card she gave you was super mega cute though!" Panda squeals, her eyes shining. "I'd go totally bonkers if Tommo gave me something like that...I'll do anything...wowzer..."She sighs dreamily, seemingly lost in her thoughts.

"Yes, it's pretty wowzer..." I reply, thinking about the card now lying under my pillow. I don't know how many times I've looked at it since Naomi gave it to me, my heart swelling a bit more each time I remembered how nervous she was when she came knocking at my hotel room's door. And how incredibly cute it made her look.

"Hey losers, what are you talking about?" Katie stops in front of us, her cleavage generously revealed by a particularly tight blouse.

"Fucking hell Katie, have you even looked at yourself in a mirror today?" I ask bluntly, eyeing her up and down.

"Uh, yes." She replies in a 'duh' tone. "And I look pretty fucking ace if you ask me. These are good tits babes, why shouldn't I show them?"

I raise my eyebrows and we stare at each other for a moment before we finally both start chuckling.

"That made me sound like a slut, didn't it?" Katie manages to say through laughter.

"A bit, yes." I grin. Panda and JJ nod, giggling too. You have got to love my sister.

"We were actually talking about Naomi and Emily, what could be the right word?...tumultuous relationship." JJ replies to Katie when we're done laughing. I'm surprised JJ's even talking to Katie; she usually scares him but I think they're finally seeing the good sides of each other.

"I actually found her holding that card Naomi gave her this morning! She was sleeping but I couldn't take it out of her hands for the life of me!" Katie says, smirking.

They all turn to look at me, amused glints dancing in their eyes, and I feel my cheeks turning red.

"Oh come on Ems, that was fucking cute!"

"Shut up Katie!" I mutter, nudging her in the ribs. Truth be told, I've been sleeping with it for the past three days. Even stayed up considerably too late, just looking at the tiny drawings of the two girls. Naomi and me. I try not to have too much hope but I can't help but let my mind wander to scenarios where we're both holding hands like that.

That would make me so fucking happy.

Fortunately, the bell rings before they can tease me more and we all start to make our way to Politics, Panda and JJ chatting together whilst Katie walks a few pace ahead.

I suddenly realize my bag's way lighter than usual.

"Fuck, guys, I forgot my book in my locker! Don't wait; I'll catch up with you in a minute." Panda and JJ both nod and I start to jog back towards my locker, hoping Kieran's going to be late this morning.

When I finally arrive back in front of the classroom, books in hands, I take a few deep breaths, slightly panting. I can hear Kieran's loud voice from the other side of the door. Fucking hell.

I enter the classroom, and instantly know something's going on when everybody turns to look at me. It's more than just the awkward silence that usually follows someone arriving late in the middle of a class; I can hear some whispers and chuckles before Kieran turns to look at me, smirking.

"Well, well. We were anxiously waiting for you miss Fitch."

I fidget with the strap of my bag, hating all the attention I'm suddenly receiving. "Is-is there a problem?"

"It seems you have a secret admirer." Kieran replies, gesturing towards the black board behind him. "It was like that when I arrived earlier."

My heart skips a beat when I read what's written on it, only to start hammering a second after.

I LOVE YOU EMILY FITCH

The 'i's topped with little hearts.

I know I'm blushing furiously, unable to utter a word as I'm rendered speechless, Kieran eyeing me with an amused grin.

I briefly lock eyes with Effy and she just raises an eyebrow, the ghost of a smile on her lips, before my eyes land on Naomi.

She holds my gaze, smiling shyly, a light blush covering her neck and cheeks and I swear I can see her nod imperceptibly, as if to confirm it's coming from her.

My heart flutters, and I suddenly feel unbelievably lightheaded.

Naomi looks away and I remember that I'm currently standing in front of a giggling and whispering classroom.

Fortunately, Kieran clears his throat and gestures for me to go to my place. I gladly obey, finding a goofy smile on my face as I sit next to Panda, the other students already moving on from their previous amusement.

Panda bumps our shoulders together, her eyes so wide I could swear they're about to pop out of her head.

"Emzy, this is from-"

"I know." I cut her excited whisper, grinning as I grab my pencil case out of my bag. "I know..."

I can't bring myself to listen to Kieran during the whole hour and instead keep my eyes on Naomi's back, my chin resting in my hand as I lean on my desk.

Naomi turns around once to look at a student who's asking a question and our gazes lock, a beautiful smile spreading across her face as she tucks a strand of hair behind her ear before looking away again. Oh my God, she's perfect.

The bell finally rings and I get up, eager to talk to Naomi, but she hurriedly leaves the classroom, closely followed by a nonchalantly smirking Effy.

I'm a bit confused as to why she just left like that but don't have much time to think about it, Panda and JJ instantly starting to babble about how cute that was as we're making our way back to the lockers to grab our lunches.

A warm feeling spreads throughout my whole body, thinking back about the white letters practically flashing on the black board. I know I told Naomi I wanted her to be brave, and that that anonymous declaration is just like hiding again but fuck it.

Just knowing I'm the one Naomi loves is enough for me. I never thought it would make me so... complete but now that I know, it feels like nothing else really matters.

Because Naomi Campbell loves me.

I don't notice the small crowd gathered in the hallway until I arrive in front of my locker and find myself unable to reach it. Jesus, why can't they hang out somewhere else?

"Sorry..." I mumble whilst pushing past people.

I stop dead in my tracks when I finally see what they were all actually looking at.

My locker has been painted entirely in red and there's a huge teddy bear hanging from it, holding a plush heart in his paws.

I feel the hair on my arms rising and I instantly look around, trying to find Naomi in the crowd but she's nowhere to be seen. Trying to comprehend how she did all that when she didn't leave the classroom the entire time.

"Wow Fitch, someone really likes you!" A guy I vaguely know from gym class tells me and I nod absentmindedly, biting on my bottom lip as I smile, my eyes fixed on the teddy bear. Naomi Campbell, you're fucking crazy.

After a few minutes, people start to leave, realizing there's not much to look at, and I'm left with Panda and JJ.

"Emily, you have to admit Naomi's being pretty romantic. Not that I know anything about romance but still." JJ comments, his head popping out from behind the huge bear as he struggles to hold it whilst I open my locker.

I beam because I can't seem to be able to do anything else.

I just wish I could see Naomi right now. I'm dying to let her know how unbelievably perfect this all is.

Just as I'm about to reply to JJ, a small blue card falls on the floor when I open my locker.

"What's that?" Panda asks curiously, taking a bite of her sandwich.

"I don't know."

I grab the card from the floor, smiling softly when I see the drawing on the front. This time, the two little girls have red and yellow hair, still holding hands, and there's a heart above the yellow haired one's head.

Under the drawing, Naomi wrote 'Be mine.'

My heart swells because deep down, I know I am. And that there's actually never been any doubt about it.

I slowly open the card.

'Because I'm already yours.'

I let out a shaky breath, my heart pounding.

"I have to find Naomi..." I whisper after a few seconds, looking up to find JJ and Panda both staring at me with proud looks plastered on their faces as if I am their kid who just walked for the first time.

"Maybe we could go check in the common room...or the cafeteria..." JJ suggests as I grab my bag and push the teddy bear in my locker, giving it a last fond look.

I can't help but have a small spring in my steps as we make our way to the cafeteria, the card tightly clutched in my head, blue and blonde twirling in my head.

As I push the cafeteria's doors, it feels like a déjà-vu. I stop abruptly, JJ and Panda colliding on my back, as everybody turns to look at me, some of them giggling, some of them smiling with amusement.

There's a huge banner on the far wall of the cafeteria, big red letters making an army of butterflies erupt in my stomach as I feel my legs weakening.

EMILY FITCH, YOU ARE PERFECT TO ME.

I instinctively bring my eyes to Naomi's usual table only to find Cook and Freddie already looking at me, smirking just as Effy did earlier.

"I think we both know who it comes from." Olivia's voice states from beside me and I turn around, surprised because I didn't hear her arrive.

She doesn't look angry, although I can see a bit of hurt flashing briefly in her eyes.

I bite my lip, unsure of what to say. I finally decide on simple. "I'm sorry."

Olivia offers me a small smile, shrugging. "It's ok Emily. I saw the way she was looking at you in London. And thinking back about it, you were looking at her the same way."

"I hope we can stay friends Olivia." I'm aware it's unbelievably cliché, and probably not what she was hoping to hear, but that's all I can give her and I hope she'll take it.

Surprisingly enough, Olivia flashes me a much brighter smile than before. "I'd like that." She takes a few steps backwards, still looking at me. "I have to go but I'll see you around Emily."

I nod, grinning. "Most certainly."

When Olivia's gone, Panda and JJ come back from where they had been standing to give us some privacy. Like in the classroom earlier, all the students seem to have gone back to their previous occupations, not really paying attention to me anymore.

I glance back at the banner, my heart fluttering again. Perfect. She thinks I'm perfect.

"What did Olivia want to tell you Emzy?"

"We just needed to clear the air between us I guess."

"Naomi really loves you Ems."

The mere mention of Naomi's name makes me want to just, I don't know, dance. Or shout. Or sing. Or all of them combined really.

"I know Jay." I reply softly, my eyes once again fixed on the red letters. "Now I just have to find her."

The rest of the day is spent between classes and trying to find Naomi, but to no avail. I'm not really able to listen to teachers either and I just keep daydreaming about all that happened today. About how amazing all what Naomi did is. About how fucking amazing she is.

I meet JJ at the end of the last class; that's always what we do when we work together at Cowboy Joe's after school.

"Fuck, I didn't even get to talk to Naomi..." I mutter, looking around the college's parking lot in a last attempt to catch a flash of peroxide blonde.

"Did you try and text her?"

"Of course I did! But she didn't answer."

JJ puts an arm around my shoulders, squeezing me against his side. "Stop worrying Ems. After what Naomi did today, I don't think there are any more questions about how she feels about you."

I smile, relaxing in his embrace. "I know, I know. I just really want to see her." I add, pouting. And it's true. I need to see Naomi, to lose myself in those gorgeous eyes, to tell her that I'm sorry and that we should just forget about all this stupid fucking drama.

The shift goes by rapidly; the same dumb clients, the same shitty manager.

"I can't believe Bradley left us to close the restaurant. Again." I say to JJ at the end of the night, taking off my hat as I follow him to the employee's room.

JJ laughs. "Don't even get me started on Bradley."

I put on my leather jacket and scarf, not even bothering to take off my uniform, grabbing my bag as I wait for JJ to pick up his stuff in his locker.

We finally make our way out of the restaurant, surprised when the cold night's air hits us.

"Jesus, it's bloody freezing!" I put my hands in my pockets whilst JJ enters the alarm system's code. The little green light flashes, letting us know we're now good to go.

"Good evening Ems!" JJ hugs me briefly. "And stop obsessing over Naomi!"

I giggle. "I won't, I promise." Obviously, I will. I mean it's Naomi Campbell after all- of course, I'm going to obsess over her.

JJ nods and I watch him disappear around the corner of the restaurant.

I start to walk in the opposite direction when a soft voice startles me from behind.

"Emily."

I turn around, my heart practically missing a beat when I see Naomi getting up from the curb where she had obviously been sitting.

She walks towards me, the streetlight revealing her cute red nose and messy blonde locks. She's sporting an adorable black wool coat with a thick green scarf, jeans and black canvas shoes.

"Hi." I greet her shyly, finding nothing to say even though I've been looking forward to talk to her all day long. "Have you been there for long?" I ask, suddenly realizing it's rather cold and that she's slightly shivering.

"No, I'm good."

There's an awkward silence between us as we both look around, averting the other's eyes.

Jesus. Just tell her you think she's the most amazing girl you have ever met.

"I,I loved what you did in school." I finally offer quietly, smiling as I meet her shiny blue eyes. "It was wonderful."

Naomi grins timidly. "I'm glad you liked it. I hope it didn't embarrass you too much though..."

I shake my head, not wanting her to think anything like that. "Don't be silly! It was the most amazing think someone ever did for me Naomi." I reply honestly, taking a small step towards her because she just looks so fucking adorable I just have to be closer.

Naomi bites her bottom lip, her gaze quickly flickering to the ground before she brings her eyes up again, a more determined look on her face. "I mean it you know." She blushes a bit. "I-I love you Emily."

Butterflies erupt in my stomach. I've never seen Naomi look so vulnerable and yet so confident, so honest.

"I know." I reply softly, trying to hide how shaky my voice probably is after hearing those beautiful three words, lifting up my hand to tuck a lose strand of hair behind Naomi's ear.

Her eyes briefly flutter close.

"Why didn't I see you in college for the rest of the day?" I ask, slowly bringing my hand down even though I don't really want to. "I would have loved to get to talk to you."

Naomi blushes again, this time more intensely. "I just- I just wanted to give you some time to... you know, think about everything..." She takes a deep breath, chewing on her bottom lip. "Because there's something I want to ask you..."

My heart starts to hammer once more as I watch her fidget with one of her coat's button. "Go ahead."

Naomi takes out another little card from her pocket and hands it to me, her cold hand brushing against my own.

The two little girls are still holding hands, but they both seem to be sporting dresses now. Behind them, stands a childishly drawn Christmas tree.

"Emily..." I look up, smiling uncertainly as Naomi's eyes meet my own. "I guess what I'm trying to ask you is... would like to go to the college's Christmas bal with me? Like we're...together you know. Properly together..." Naomi stutters out, little puffs of cold air coming out of her mouth.

"I know I hurt you, and you'll never know how much I hate myself for that, but...I-I'm ready to be brave for you Ems."

A tingling feeling runs down my spine as I find myself beaming because this, this moment, it's just rather fucking perfect.

I take a last step towards her, grinning even wider when I hear her breath hitching as I grab her hand, intertwining our fingers.

Naomi's looking at me, and I can see it all there, in those blue eyes; love, friendship, lust, adoration, passion, honesty, and that's all it takes for me to stand on the tip on my toes, bringing my lips as close as possible to Naomi's mouth without actually touching it.

"Yes. I'd be more than happy to go to the college bal with you Naomi Campbell."

She squeezes my hand and I finally let myself lean in, giving her a chaste kiss on the lips. I can feel her smiling against my lips.

We pull apart and I sneak my arms around her waist, burying my head on her shoulder. Vanilla welcomes me once more, and this is the most amazing thing I've ever smelled in my life. Naomi wraps her arms around my shoulders and I can hear her inhale deeply.

"You have no idea how fucking happy I am right now." She whispers in my ear, her hot breath blowing on my cold skin.

I crane my neck to meet her eyes. "Believe me I know. I feel exactly like you." I reply, and we both stare at each other, goofy grins on our faces.

After a few moments, I realize we're both shivering.

"Naomi, I think we should go back home if we don't want to die of hypothermia in the parking lot of bloody Cowboy Joe's."

Naomi giggles before planting a lingering kiss on my cheek. I relish in the feeling, running my hand down her arm. "I really fucking missed you." She leans in to bring her lips next to my ear again. "Because you're perfect to me Emily Fitch."

I let out a shaky breath, my stomach making crazy somersaults as Naomi pulls away, her neck and cheeks slightly redder than usual.

"Good night Naomi." I smile, trying to convey everything I might not be ready to tell her yet but that I know is in my heart nonetheless. I love you.

Naomi's smile is beautiful as she gives me a dorky little wave. "Good night Ems."

I start to walk away before I turn my head around, catching Naomi doing the same thing. Our eyes lock and we smile shyly until I turn around again.

When I'm sure Naomi's out of sight, I let out a squeal, making a small twirl as I look up to the sky. Because today has been the best day. Ever.

And because I'm going to the Christmas bal with Naomi Campbell.

Next one: Christmas bal! Entirely drama free. Or maybe not, we'll see. *attempts a mysterious look*

Hope you liked it! If you feel like it (and are not too mad at me), a review's always amazing! :) I'll have a new chapter up this week, that I can promise. Really!

LOVE! :-**