A/N: Greetings, etcetera.
Would you believe, I was JUST about to hit save on my post for this, and then Safari shit itself AGAIN, and I lost my post. At which point, I yelled "NO!" and made my housemates wonder WTF I was on about.
It pissed me off, because my intro was all super-witty and shit, and I lost it all.
BUTIDIGRESS.
SO. At the end of last chapter, I said it was almost holiday time.
It's...still almost holiday time.
Yes, I know I am a tease.
Can I offer you some smut as compensation? *puppy dog eyes*
Well, there's some in this chapter anyway, which makes it the third in a row. Not that I'm trying for a world record, or anything, this stuff just seems to write itself, and well... These two love each other, so... Here is your Cigarette™/Cigar™/Stiff Drink™/Spliff™/Whatever Floats Your Boat™ Warning.
Also Fluff™. And Gina. And a cameo by Cook!
**And muchas gracias to SilHyena for the idea for Grey Areas!** :)
Right, on with it, then.
Disclaimer: I do not own skins. My pad is lucky I didn't throw it across the room. I am also worse at applying nail polish to my left hand than I am to my right. All typos yada yada yada, blah blah blah, waffle waffle waffle.
(Ooh, waffles.)
The morning sun streamed in through the window, as Naomi watched Emily sleep. She hated the idea of disturbing her, it had ended up being late by the time they slept, and Naomi knew the day ahead was a big one.
"Ems... Wake up, babe." Naomi whispered, as the redhead lay asleep in her arms. She left a series of soft, gentle kisses along Emily's jawline as she began to stir.
"Mmm...five more minutes?" Emily mumbled.
Naomi smiled. "I would love nothing more than to let you sleep another five minutes, sweetheart, but we have a lot to do today."
"Mmmm...camping." Emily murmured, as she rubbed her eyes awake. Naomi couldn't help but grin at how cute she looked. "What time is it?" She asked, sitting up slightly and blinking.
"Little after eight-thirty." Naomi replied, reaching up to smooth out Emily's fringe. "Cook has his van free from midday, so we have time to get ourselves together."
"You still haven't told me where you're taking me, Naoms."
Naomi smiled, cheekily. "A girl's got to have some secrets, Em." She said, with a wink. "Besides, you already have one clue, that I'm taking you to a place where there's a beach."
"Which narrows it down to the coast of the UK."
Naomi laughed. "It's less than two hours distance from here, so it's not as far as Scotland, if you were wondering."
"Splendid, I'm not really keen on haggis." Emily giggled, Naomi joining in. Emily pulled her in close for a soft, slow kiss.
"So... We'll get up, take a shower, get dressed...then get you packed and head off to mine, how does that sound?"
Emily smiled, lazily. "Are we showering together?" She asked, tracing slow circles on Naomi's shoulder with her fingertip.
"That might defeat the purpose of us getting to mine by twelve." Naomi smirked, but the look in her eyes told Emily that she was seriously considering it, so she decided to tease her a little more.
"C'mon Naoms..." She murmured, leaving soft kisses along her cheeks and trailing down her jaw to her ear. "You know I love feeling you wet...and naked against me..." Her words came in breathy whispers, and Naomi felt them burn their way through to her stomach. She threw the duvet off the both of them and couldn't get out of bed fast enough, dragging a still giggling Emily into the bathroom and shut the door behind them. Emily pinned her against the door and kissed her deeply, feeling Naomi's arms circle around her waist.
"You...are beautifully persuasive..." Naomi said as she pulled out of the deep kiss they shared. Emily felt the flutter in her stomach as Naomi's eyes locked with her own, and slid her hand up to grip gently at her neck, pulling her in for another slow kiss.
"I'd argue that point... But right now... I just want you, so..." Emily said, before kissing her again.
Naomi walked backwards, pulling Emily off the door and reached over to turn the water on, flinching as she felt the cold water spraying from the shower rose above her. She adjusted the temperature and then stepped underneath the spray, Emily watching as the warmed rivulets of water played down over Naomi's naked skin. Her now wet hair clung to her shoulders, and Emily was entranced when Naomi slowly turned around, staring at Emily with a hunger in her eyes that matched the redhead's own. She raised her hand and crooked a finger at Emily, beckoning her to come closer.
Emily stepped closer, and took Naomi's hand, allowing the blonde to pull her under the water with her, wet lips trailing kisses down her neck, shivering as a pair of wet, warm arms slid around her body. She felt herself being turned around in those arms, and then exhaled slowly, soaking up the sensation of feeling Naomi's chest pressed against her back. Naomi gently kissed her shoulder and nuzzled across to her neck, gently nipping her earlobe as her hand slid down to rest on her stomach.
Emily's eyes shut as she felt Naomi's arms constrict around her slightly. Her lips ghosted their way back down her neck and her hands once again began to move upwards, stopping to cup her breasts in her hands. Emily slid her hand up to grip at the back of Naomi's neck, moaning softly. Naomi shifted her hands and turned Emily around again, pushing her back against the tiles. She placed her hands on the tiles either side of Emily's wet, darkened cherry red hair, her blue eyes bright and focused on the redhead's brown orbs. Emily slid her hand along Naomi's arm, until their fingers met, lifting it from the wall and linking Naomi's fingers with her own.
She pulled the blonde close, kissing her deeply, feeling Naomi's other hand fall to her shoulder, and seizing the opportunity, she moved around until Naomi was the one with her back against the tiles. The blonde pulled Emily into her arms and held her, catching a glance at the mirror that still had her drawing on it. She broke into a lopsided grin and looked into Emily's eyes.
"What?" Emily asked, curious to know the reason for Naomi's amusement.
Naomi placed her hands on Emily's shoulders and gently turned her around, pulling her back flush against her. "You left it there..." She murmured, as she kissed the redhead's cheek.
"Mmhmm..." Emily replied. "Every time I think of cleaning it... I can't."
"Why not?" Naomi asked, reaching for the shower gel and a purple puffy sponge that hung from the shower head. A light strawberry scent filled the space as the blonde squeezed some of the gel onto the sponge and lathered it up.
"It doesn't feel right." Emily said, as Naomi began to run the soapy sponge across her shoulders. "It feels too much like destruction, and I can't do that."
"It was only a quick, spur of the moment thing, Ems. I don't mind if you clean it off." Naomi said, as she slid the sponge down Emily's back and around her hip to her stomach. A soft, unintelligible murmur came from Emily's throat, as Naomi spread the later over her stomach and up over her nipples.
"I mind." Emily said, turning around and taking the sponge from Naomi's fingers, and beginning to slide it over her skin, starting at her throat and working downwards. She stared into Naomi's clear blue eyes as she did so. "You drew it for me... For us. It means something. I don't care that it covers half the mirror, it has another half I can use." She explained, turning Naomi around, the blonde resting her forehead against the tiles. Emily began to run the sudsy sponge over her shoulders and then down her back. "Besides... I can't destroy something you created. I couldn't live with myself." She said, standing carefully on her tiptoes and kissing the base of Naomi's neck.
Naomi shivered, and turned around, pulling Emily into her arms once more and kissing her deeply. The two moved under the warm spray, letting the water wash off the suds, running their hands over one another's skin, making sure all the bubbles had been rinsed off. Emily reached over and turned the water off, and the sound of running after fizzled out, turning into the sporadic drips and drops that slid off their bodies and down to the tiles below. She stepped out of the shower and grabbed a towel, handing it to Naomi who took it and began to dry her hair.
She reached up for the bathrobe that hung on the back of the door and handed it to Naomi, who put it on, amused that it only came up to her mid-thigh.
"Bit short!" She giggled.
Emily shrugged. "It's not like you'll be wearing it long." She said, her voice taking on a seductive lilt, as she wrapped the towel around herself and opened the door, walking out of the bathroom. Naomi hung the towel on the towel rack so it would dry, and then followed Emily back to her room. When she got there, Emily was nowhere to be seen.
"Ems?" She said, standing in the middle of the room. She heard the door quietly click shut, and turned around to see Emily leaning against it, still wrapped only in a towel. The redhead stepped towards her, and Naomi thought to herself that a better term for her movements would be 'stalking', because to her, the look Emily gave her was one of a hungry animal observing its prey. She swallowed, as tiny shocks began pulsing through her stomach, coinciding with each step Emily took towards her. Unconsciously, she found herself stepping backwards, until her legs met the end of Emily's bed, and she stopped.
When Emily's footsteps stopped, she was so close to Naomi, that the blonde could feel the gentle wisps of her breathing against the V of exposed skin at her chest. Emily's brown eyes looked up at her, with a devilish expression that caused her insides to melt, making her feel as gooey inside as she was beginning to feel between her legs. She looked down as Emily's hands reached for the belt of the robe and pulled it open. The redhead slid her hand up to her neck and pulled her closer for a slow kiss, but before Naomi could wrap her arms around her, Emily slid her hands across her shoulders, under the robe, and slid the fabric down her back, essentially trapping her arms behind her.
Emily then slid her palm slowly from Naomi's collarbone, down between her breasts, to her stomach, twisting her wrist as she went lower, until her hand was resting against her centre. Naomi's instinct was to pull Emily closer, but the robe restricted her movements, so instead she leaned as close as possible, grateful when Emily closed the gap and kissed her passionately. A whimper of surprise left her throat as the redhead's fingers slid between her folds and began rubbing her clit slowly as the kiss between them deepened.
Naomi felt Emily's lips trail across her jawline to her ear. "Sit." She whispered. The blonde did as she was told, and watched as Emily reached up and untucked the corner of the towel she was still wearing, allowing it to drop to her feet. She bent down and kissed Naomi again, pushing her backwards until she was resting on her elbows, and then started to lick and kiss her way down until she knelt between her legs. The blonde inhaled sharply as Emily planted slow kisses up the insides of each of her thighs, and then her head tipped backwards, as Emily began to tease her wet folds with her tongue. She felt hands resting on her hips, but her attention was centred between her legs as the redhead kissed, licked and sucked every inch of her sensitive flesh.
Emily sucked Naomi's clit between her lips and sucked gently, eliciting a deep groan from the blonde as her fingers gripped at the robe her arms were entangled in. She breathed heavily as another moan came from her throat at the pressured contact of Emily's fingers as they began to push inside her soaking warmth. The redhead flicked the tip of her tongue rapidly against the bud she held between her lips, moving the same way with Naoms hips as they began rocking towards her in an increasingly insistent rhythm. The blonde wasn't sure how, but she managed to get one arm free of the robe and slid her fingers into Emily's hair, urging her closer.
"Christ..." Naomi hissed, as Emily thrust her fingers more insistently inside her. She lifted her thighs onto her shoulders and flicked her tongue faster, keeping time with the movement of Naomi's hips. "Emily...fuck..." She groaned, closing her eyes as the redhead curved her fingers to hit the spot that threatened to make her come undone. She wrapped her lips around Naomi's clit and sucked hard, massaging in circles with her fingers as the hips beneath her surged upwards. The blonde's body stiffening completely, a loud cry tearing free from her vocal chords as her orgasm burst within her and surged through her veins. Her vision filled with coloured pinpricks, a voice she didnt recognise as her own giving one last strangled cry as Emily gave her clit one last long firm lick.
Naomi collapsed backwards, feeling a sense of sated exhaustion take a hold of her. She let out a soft grunt as Emily slid her fingers out from between her legs, and began to leave delicate kisses all the way up her stomach. She lay there, enjoying the simple, yet pleasurable sensation of each and every one of Emily's kisses, until she was conscious of the feel of the redhead's body snuggling into her own, and her cute nose softly nuzzling against her neck, occasionally placing gently kisses on her skin.
It was a good five minutes later when Naomi turned onto her side towards Emily, extracting her other arm from the robe and wrapping the redhead up in them both and holding her close to her. She sighed, deeply.
"Are you ok, babe?" Emily asked, softly kissing Naomi's neck.
"Mmhmm..." Naomi murmured lazily. "Need a few more minutes. Think you blew my mind."
Emily giggled into the blonde's shoulder. "You know... They say mind blowing sex temporarily wipes your memory..."
"Yeah." Naomi smirked. "Who are you again?" She added, with a lazy grin on her lips. Emily laughed, and Naomi joined in, before leaving a kiss on Emily's temple. "Oh, I love you."
"You're so cheeky." Emily replied. "I love you, too."
The two spent the next few minutes sharing tender kisses, Emily's fingertips gently tracing up and down Naomi's spine. Finally they decided they should make a move, and they got up, Naomi retrieving her clothes from the night before and putting them on, and Emily putting on a pair of jeans and a light grey vest top.
"So... Anything in particular you want me to bring, besides my camera?" Emily asked, as she began to pack an overnight bag.
"Hmm... Laptop, and oh, my sketchbook... I thought we might have a bit of time to look through it together. Plus...the need may strike me to draw something."
"Ok. The laptop is charged, so we should be alright." Emily replied, picking up the sketchbook from the bedside table. "I've not had much of a chance to look through the book yet, though. I've been...otherwise occupied." She added, with a sneaky smile.
Naomi grinned. "Yeah, I guess you have."
"Perfect chance, though. If I have questions... Who better to ask than the artist herself?"
"Good point." Naomi replied.
"D'you fancy a coffee before we go?" Emily said.
Naomi shook her head. "Why don't we have coffee at Gina's?"
Emily smiled. "I'd love to, or even one of her teas."
"Sure. Whenever you're ready, we'll set off, yeah?"
Emily double-triple checked she had everything she needed, and sat on the couch lacing up the red laces of a pair of black Chuck Taylor's. she stood up and picked up her keys, along with her laptop bag which also held Naomi's sketchbook. She went to reach for her backpack, until Naomi's hand got there first.
"I've got this one, yeah?" The blonde smiled. Emily gave a shy smile back, and opened the door, the two of them leaving the flat.
When they were half there, Naomi's phone began to ring, and she pulled it out of her pocket to answer it.
"Hello?"
"Mornin' Naomikins!" Cook said, in his usual boisterous manner.
"Hey, Cookie." Naomi replied.
"Jus' lettin' you know what I had on this morning didn't end up happenin', so I'm at Gina's now, and the van is all yours whenever."
"Oh, right!" Naomi said, surprised. "Well, Ems and I are on our way back now, we shouldn't be too long."
"Alright. Oi, is it true about Emily's sister? She really with Eff?" Cook asked.
"Looks that way, Cookie. Sorry, mate, looks like you are out of luck, there."
"Bollocks. I reckon she's a mint shag, too."
Naomi laughed. "Alright, mate... Talk to you soon, yeah?"
"Haha...gotcha, kid. Seeya soon. Tell little red I said hello." Cook laughed.
"Will do." Naomi said, ending the call and placing the phone back in her pocket. "That was Cook." She said to Emily. "He says hello."
"I gathered." The redhead smiled.
"He called to let me know he's already at Gina's, so we can go pretty much whenever." Naomi explained.
"I see." Emily replied. "What did you mean by him being out of luck? If I'm not being too nosy, that is..."
Naomi smiled. "Not at all. He was asking me about Katie, actually. If she was with Effy."
"Ah."
Naomi stopped walking and turned to Emily. "I only said it looks that way, because it's not my business to say, really. It's up to Eff and Katie to decide what they tell people."
"I know. It's ok, I understand." Emily replied.
"And before you ask..." Naomi said, beginning to walk again, "Cook tries it on with anything female that has a pulse."
Emily laughed. "Now I really feel sorry for him."
"Why?"
"If he'd have got to Katie before Effy did, he might have had a chance." Emily said. "Katie might have been different when we were teenagers, but she's grown up a lot since then. I think in spite of her confusion about it, she cares for Effy. I also know that to some extent it's scaring the crap out of her right now."
"Effy isn't scary. Mysterious, and she piques your curiosity, but she's not scary."
"I know that... It's just the idea of Effy. I mean, think about it... The first girl you fell for... When you realise that you feel that way for another girl, it's exciting because it's new, but it also terrifying because it's so different... At least... That's the way I assume it is for Katie, I can't say I've had the same experience..."
"Neither can I. But I get what you mean, even though you and I have never felt that way about a boy, the experience of falling for someone is so many things... It's like a ball of excitement, fear and pleasure all rolled into this one thing that never quite stills itself." Naomi explained. "Excitement and pleasure keep recharging and renewing themselves... And the fear is hidden when the excitement and pleasure take over, but it's still there... At least... For me it is... A little..."
Emily threaded her fingers through Naomi's and held her hand tightly. "I'm here, Naoms. You don't have to be afraid." She said.
"I know... Maybe I just think too much, that's all."
Emily stopped and pulled Naomi close, kissing her softly. "Hey." She said, softly. "As long as we talk about it, yeah?"
Naomi nodded. "I know." She said, with a smile. "Maybe later... On the beach?"
Emily smiled. "As long as you can keep your hands to yourself."
"Oh, I dunno about that..." Naomi grinned. "You are irresistible."
Emily giggled and nestled her head in Naomi's shoulder. "And you are very charming." She said, kissing her neck gently.
"C'mon, Ems... Not much further." Naomi said, taking Emily's hand and together they continued their journey.
A while later, they were walking up the steps to Gina's house. Naomi opened the door, and set Emily's backpack in the corner. The redhead set her laptop at beside it.
"It's only us!" She shouted, and Cook leaned over the bannister.
"'Ello Naomikins. Emilio." He said, with a cheeky grin. "How's my two favourite muff munchers?"
"Hi, Cook." Emily said, waving. "I'm good, thanks."
"Gina around?" Naomi asked, nodding her greeting.
"Kitchen." Cook said. "Here, catch!" He dropped the keys to the van down, and Naomi caught them. "Tank's full. No shaggin' in me van, though if ya have to... Take pictures." He grinned.
"Cheers, perve." Naomi laughed. She led Emily into the kitchen. "Hey, mum."
Gina turned around from what looked to be some tomatoes she was slicing. "Hello, love. Hello, Emily!" She smiled. "How are you both today? All set for your trip?"
"Good thanks, Gina. I'm all packed. Don't know about Naomi, though." Emily replied.
"Oh, yeah. Packed yesterday." Naomi said, waving it off."
"Lovely. Will you stay for some tea before you go?" Gina asked.
"Sure." Naomi said, as the two of them sat down.
Gina reached over and flicked the kettle on, getting out some cups and a teapot, as well as searching the cupboard for one of the many boxes of teas that she had. She finally selected one and placed some into the teapot. In e the kettle had boiled, she poured the water into the teapot and put the lid on it, setting it on the table, along with the cups. She briefly turned back to the tomato and finished slicing, placing the pieces into a box which Emily could see contained other items as well. She fussed about with bottles of various liquids, and then closing the box, picking it up and shaking it around vigorously, before placing it in the fridge.
Gina washed her hands and sat down. "Oh! So nice to sit down." She said, picking up the teapot and pouring cups of tea for the three of them. The tea, Emily noticed, was a deep pinkish-purple colour, something she hadn't seen before. "There you are." Gina said, placing cups in front of Emily and Naomi. "I have a feeling you will like this one, Emily." She said, with a smile.
Emily picked up the cup and blew on the tea to cool it slightly, before taking a tentative sip. The sweet, fruity flavour of the tea coated her tongue. "Wow, that's really nice. It tastes...berry like?"
"Close. It's blackcurrant and vanilla." Naomi said, taking a sip.
"It's lovely." Emily smiled.
"So, are you excited?" Gina asked Emily.
"Oh, yes. I'm intrigued, as well. Naomi hasn't told me where we are going, yet."
"Because I want it to be a surprise." Naomi said, taking Emily's hand in her own. "But I know you will love it."
Emily looked into Naomi's eyes and smiled. "So long as I'm with you, I know I will."
Naomi kissed Emily's hand gently. Gina smiled. "I made you something to take for lunch along the way, that's what I was up to when you came in. It's a spinach and rocket salad with roasted pumpkin, tomato and a lemon dressing."
"That sounds delicious, thank you." Emily said.
"Yeah, thanks mum!" Naomi replied. "You didn't have to-"
"I know, love. I wanted to! Besides, I know you'll at least eat something healthy in the five minutes when you aren't shagging."
"Mum!" Naomi exclaimed, as Emily began to blush as she laughed.
"Remember, Naomi...I'm not blind. Or deaf, for that matter." Gina laughed. "Just do me a favour, try not to get arrested? I don't mind you two being exhibitionists in my backyard, but-"
"OK, mum. We get the idea." Naomi said, almost turning as red as Emily's hair.
"She's only teasing, babe." Emily said, lightly stroking the back of Naomi's hand.
"Well, half teasing." Gina winked.
Naomi groaned. "What have you got planned for the weekend?"
"James is going to help me in the garden." Gina replied.
"Oh yeah, Naomi said you grown your own veggies?" Emily asked.
Gina nodded. "Correct. I've been keeping that garden since Naomi was a little girl. Cuts down on grocery bills for one, and there's always plenty of produce to go around."
"I think it's fascinating. My mum used to garden a lot when Katie and I were little. Sometimes she would let us help." Emily explained. "But I've never know anyone who keeps a veggie garden."
"Well, now you do." Naomi said, nodding towards Gina.
"Well, I'd better get upstairs and get young James moving, or else I'll never get anything done." Gina said, standing up. "I hope the two of you have a wonderful time."
"Thanks, mum. We will be back late tomorrow." Naomi said. "And...thanks, yeah?"
"Anytime, love." Gina smiled. "Remember, your lunch is in the fridge, take a couple of forks with you."
"Will do."
"See you later, Gina." Emily said.
"She's going to embarrass me to death, one of these days." Naomi said, shaking her head.
"Hey, I shared your embarrassment, this time." Emily pointed out, laughing softly.
"Sorry about her." Naomi said, biting her bottom lip.
Emily shook her head. "No need to apologise. Actually, I'm used to her saying things like that, now. But babe, I know she's only teasing."
"So do I, but she's been doing it all my life." Naomi frowned.
"Hey. You know she loves you and cares about you. Don't knock it, I wish I was that lucky, yeah?" Emily said, turning Naomi's face towards her and looking into her bright blue eyes.
"I know, Ems." Naomi said, leaning in and kissing her forehead.
Emily finished her tea and set the cup back on the table. "She also has good taste in tea, I see."
"She's been a tea drinker all her life, so I'd hope so." Naomi said, finishing her own cup. She stood up and cleared the cups from the table, rinsing them in the sink. She opened the drawer and took out two forks, before walking over to the fridge and pulling out the same large lunchbox that Gina had put in earlier, placing it on the table. Emily had already stood up, and was now standing close to Naomi, who pulled her into her arms and held her close. The blonde sighed, and gave Emily a gentle, but genuine smile. She leaned in and kissed Emily's forehead. "You." She said, softly. "You make everything better."
Emily rested her head against Naomi's chest and sighed, contently. "So do you."
"Mmm. Shall we make a move?"
Emily nodded.
"If you don't mind taking the salad...I'll get your backpack again." Naomi said.
"Sure."
Naomi picked up Emily's backpack and opened the door. The two went out to Cook's van, and Naomi opened the back door, placing Emily's backpack on the floor.
"I'll keep the laptop and camera with me, I think." Emily said, and Naomi nodded.
"I'm going to go and get my stuff and then we'll go, ok?" Naomi said.
"Sure."
The blonde unlocked the door to the bus and walked upstairs, picking up her backpack. She walked into the sanctuary and picked up a small box of crayons from one of the drawers, tucking it into the side pocket of her backpack. Once she was downstairs, she grabbed the map off the table, and double-triple checking she had everything, she stepped off the bus, and locked the door behind her.
She put her backpack on the floor next to Emily's, and handed the map to the redhead. "Uh... I do know where we are going, but just in case..." She said, with a nervous smile.
Emily nodded. "Ok."
The two of them got into Cook's van, and Naomi turned to Emily. "Well, baby...you ready for an eventful adventure?"
Emily smiled, and nodded. "I'm in your hands, Naoms. Take me away."
Naomi started the van up, and put it in gear, and they set off on their way.
A/N#2: I don't know about you, but if someone scrawled a declaration of love on my bathroom mirror, I wouldn't want to clean it off either.
The next update will be adventurous. I PWOMISE!
Until next time... Reviews/follows/favourites welcome, as ever. There is also an update to Grey Areas if anyone is reading that, and I shall also be updating TPA ASAP.
~GN~ xo