A/N: I know, I know. I said I would try to update sooner but I didn't, I am a bad person. But anyway here's the next chapter.

It's a bit more light and fluffy after the angstyness of some of the previous chapters but is still hopefully worth a read.

The reviews keep coming and are positive, so hopefully I'm doing something right. Thank you again for taking the time out to read and/or review.

I would say I'll try to update sooner with the next chapter, which is all going to be NYC baby, but I have learnt my lesson!

Naomi glanced at her watch as she left the meeting room, the video conference planning her business trip to New York next week had taken far longer than she'd expected and now she wouldn't be home until at least 8. She made her way quickly to her desk. Emily was going to kill her.

"Bollocks, wank, fuck, tits, hurry up." She swore at her computer, which was taking an age to shutdown.

Eventually she was ready to go, she checked her phone, six missed calls, all from Emily. Finally she made the call she was dreading.

"Hey baby, it's me. I'm so sorry, the meeting went on forever but I'm on my way home now."

Stony silence at the other end of the phone.

"Em, please I couldn't help it. I'll be there in 20 minutes tops."

Finally Emily answered. "You fucking promised Naomi, those were your exact words, 'I promise I won't be late tonight.' You were supposed to be here by 6 at the latest."

Naomi sighed, "I know, but the meeting had to be put back so I didn't have an option."

"You could have called me to let me know." Emily responded.

"I was scared because I knew what your reaction would be." Naomi answered truthfully.

Emily tutted, "You know how important this dinner with my parents is, you're a far better cook than I am and now I've been left to prepare it all on my own. It's going to be rubbish and they'll think I can't cook."

Naomi smiled, "Sweetheart, I'm sure it will be great and then you can take all of the credit. Do you need anything?"

"I need you to be here, now." Said the small voice at the other end of the phone.

"I'm in the cab, I'll be there in no time. See you in a minute ok?" Naomi answered.

Emily sighed, "Ok, see you soon."

Naomi ended the call, she could just imagine the panic Emily was in. They'd asked Jenna, Rob, and James round to dinner just before they were off to New York. Emily saw it as her chance to show off to her parents, let them see how grown up she was by hosting a dinner party. Naomi wondered if the redhead realised that the way she was acting actually made her seem more childlike, not in a bad way, but sweet and innocent all the same. They were just passing a parade of shops when she asked the cab driver to pull over and wait for her. A few minutes later she got back in the cab holding a large bouquet of flowers, she sighed and thought, maybe this will soften the telling off I'm about to get.

They reached the flat and Naomi quickly paid the driver before walking to the front door. She let herself in and put her briefcase down. She took a deep breath and walked down the hall to the kitchen, she entered with trepidation. It was carnage, there were pots, pans and bowls everywhere, almost every surface was covered with utensils or food.

"Hi honey, I'm home." She said with a fake American accent.

Emily looked up and glared at her, "About fucking time."

Naomi presented her with the flowers, "These are for you, to say sorry."

Emily took them and casually threw them in the sink, "Whatever, I'd rather you'd just come straight home instead of wasting more time on becoming a cliché, the overworked Exec bringing the little wife flowers to apologise for letting her down, again."

Naomi looked hurt, "I've already said sorry but it couldn't be helped. You know my job can be demanding and I can't always guarantee I can get away on time. I'm here now."

Emily scoffed, "Yeah, when everything is virtually done, I needed your help earlier Naomi. It's not like I haven't had to get used to you working long hours and normally I don't complain." She ignored the small snort that came from the blonde. "For once I hoped you'd make the effort because it was important to me."

Naomi took the redhead in her arms. Emily initially struggled, "Get off, I don't have time for this."

Naomi kept her in a tight grip and kissed her, eventually Emily relaxed and kissed the blonde back. They broke apart and Naomi said, "That's better, I don't like it when you're cross with me."

Emily sighed, "I know, but I've been in a state all afternoon. I know you think it's silly but I really wanted to show my Mum that I'm an adult now in a proper relationship, not some silly kid with a crush on her best friend."

Naomi smiled at her, "She knows that baby. Come on, since lunch a few weeks ago you've both really opened up to each other. Everyone can see the shift in the relationship, it's much more adult now and a lot less childish on both your parts. Tonight is going to be fine, no better than that it will be great. Now I'm going to quickly say hello and get changed and then I will be here to do anything you need me to ok?"

Emily smiled, "What like my able assistant? I like the sound of that."

Naomi kissed her forehead, "Keep hold of that thought for later."

The blonde made her way into the lounge where Jenna, Rob, James, Katie and Effy sat chatting. "Hi everyone, sorry I'm late. Hope it's not been too traumatic for you."

Jenna stood up to kiss her on the cheek, "I did offer to help, in fact we all did, but Emily kept shooing us out of the kitchen."

Naomi nodded, "I think this is something she has to do by herself, although I expect I'll get plenty of orders barked at me in a minute. Is everyone ok for drinks?"

"We're fine, we've been helping ourselves." Katie stated.

"Great, I'm just going to get changed and help Em. Then hopefully we can sit down to a nice relaxing dinner." Naomi said with a smile.

Just then Emily's voice travelled from the kitchen, "Naomi, I can still hear you in the lounge, hurry up and get changed otherwise I'm going to get angry with you again."

Naomi saluted and said, "Yes ma'am, I'll be right there."

"Don't start getting sarcastic with me Naomi" Emily called out in reply.

Naomi turned to the others and shrugged apologetically, "Sorry for being a crap host but I'd better go and get changed and help out. Chefzilla out there will be on the warpath otherwise."

"I fucking heard that Naomi, "Emily shouted from the kitchen.

"Just coming, my beautiful woman," Naomi said as she exited the room.

Five minutes later Naomi walked into the kitchen in jeans and a tight t-shirt, she was pleased to notice Emily had put the flowers into a vase and had tidied up some of the mess. "Right, what needs doing?"

In spite of herself Emily couldn't resist staring, fucking hell she looks hot, the redhead thought. Mentally she shook herself and replied, "can you whisk the saffron vinaigrette to go with the scallops? Oh and can you get that big bowl down for me, I can't reach."

The blonde nodded and stretched up to retrieve the bowl, Emily stood transfixed as Naomi's shirt rode up and revealed a flash of skin. The redhead's eyes ran down Naomi's body and she paused to stare at her arse which looked perfect in the jeans she was wearing.

Naomi turned to hand Emily the bowl and caught her staring, "Like what you see?" she asked with an amused look on her face.

Emily blushed, "What?"

Naomi smiled, "Oh come on, you were totally checking me out."

"No I wasn't, we don't have time for this Naomi." Emily replied.

Naomi raised her eyebrow and looked suspiciously at the bowl, "Do you even need this?"

Emily laughed, "Ok you've got me, no I don't, I just wanted to perv."

Naomi placed the bowl down and walked over to the redhead, "So I'll ask you again, like what you see?"

Emily nodded and she ran her tongue over her top lip, "very much." She answered slightly breathlessly.

Naomi closed the remaining gap between them and pressed the redhead against the worktop before hungrily seeking out her mouth. Emily threaded her fingers through the belt loops on the blonde's jeans and pulled her body tight against her own. Naomi ran her hand through Emily's hair and pulled her deeper into the kiss. The redhead gently nibbled Naomi's bottom lip and willing yielded when the blonde's tongue requested entrance to her mouth.

Emily moaned as the tip of Naomi's tongue caressed her own and the blonde moved her hands inside Emily's shirt. They continued to kiss while Emily shifted slightly and pushed her thigh between the blonde's legs, again she pulled Naomi's hips towards her and pressed against the seam of the blonde's jeans.

Naomi let out a low throaty groan, "Oh God, that is pressing in exactly the right place."

Without breaking contact Emily moved Naomi's hand until it reached the waistband of her skirt and the redhead's breath hitched as the blonde pushed her hand inside. By now their breathing was laboured and they stared deeply into each other's eyes as they matched pace exactly, each driving the other forward, closer to their climax.

"Oh for fuck's sake, will you two knock it off, some of us are dying of starvation here." Katie's voice pierced the air.

They momentarily froze and then slumped towards each other until their foreheads were touching. Naomi turned around, her face was flushed and she exhaled loudly, "Fantastic timing Katie."

Katie shrugged, "I've just come to get a bottle of wine, we've been waiting so long the last one is finished. Now we know why."

Emily glared at her, "You've been waiting for all of 15 minutes. Why couldn't you have waited another 30 seconds?"

Katie glared back, "Emily, you have guests waiting to be fed, why couldn't you have controlled yourselves for once?"

"Right I'll get on with the vinaigrette then." Naomi said frowning and moving away from the redhead.

Katie coughed, "Naomi, I hope you're going to wash your hands, I've seen where they've been."

"Of course I was going to wash my hands, I'd do that before I began to prepare food regardless of where they've been." Naomi said moving towards the sink.

Emily heated some oil in a pan and opened the fridge to removed the scallops, "You don't have to stay and watch us you know Katie."

Katie snorted, "Oh yes I do, don't think I don't know exactly what you'd be doing if I left. Eff can you come here?"

The brunette made her way to the kitchen, "What's up?"

"Can you take another bottle of wine through please?" Katie replied.

Effy took the bottle, "Why can't you do it?"

Katie snorted, "Given the scene I found when I first came into the kitchen, I'm not leaving these two alone. We'll never get any food."

Effy smiled "Isn't that unhygienic?"

Naomi turned to face her, vigorously whisking the vinaigrette as she spoke, "Why don't you both piss off and let us get on with cooking dinner."

Effy's smile broadened, "Oh dear is that frustration I sense? I'm guessing from your tone and the way you are attacking that bowl means Katie interrupted at just the wrong time. Poor babies."

The brunette ducked as Naomi threw a tea towel at her. "Fuck off Eff, I'm seriously not in the mood."

Effy laughed as she took the wine through to the lounge, "Definitely the wrong time."

They sat down to eat their starters and Jenna and Rob made small talk, Emily and Naomi we're almost monosyllabic and every now and then one of them would glare at Katie.

Jenna took a mouthful of food, "Gosh you two these are delicious."

Naomi grunted, "Thanks, but it was mostly Emily."

They ate in silence for a while, before Rob asked cheerfully, "So Emsie how come you've become such a good cook?"

Emily shrugged, "Practice I suppose."

Katie placed her cutlery down, "Is this what you're going to be like all through the meal, all moody and glaring at me? Because if it is I'm going home, it's bloody rude."

"Why don't you shut up Katie?" Emily said.

Jenna looked at her daughter, "Come on Emily, don't speak to your sister like that. What's wrong sweetheart?"

Emily stared back at her, "Nothing."

Effy burst out laughing, "Come on you guys, get over it. Please let's try to have a nice meal after Emily has gone to so much trouble."

"Piss off Eff." Was Naomi's considered response.

Rob coughed, "Come on girls, get it out in the open. What's the matter? You could cut the tension in the room with a knife."

"Don't you mean sexual tension Dad?" Katie said with a grin as both Naomi and Emily glared at her.

Jenna looked between her daughter and Naomi and suddenly started to laugh. "Please tell me you're not angry with Katie because she interrupted something?"

Naomi shrugged, "It's not the fact that she interrupted, it's when she interrupted."

Emily continued, "The timing couldn't have been worse if she'd planned it."

Katie sighed, "Look I'm sorry I stopped you having sex in the kitchen, it wasn't planned, I was just hungry and wanted some more wine. You can leave the table now and finish the job if you like, no one will mind if it means you'll cheer up."

Naomi stared at Emily and the redhead began to laugh, "I'm sorry for being so rude. Katie's entrance was at a slightly inopportune moment, but that's no excuse when we've invited you round to dinner."

Naomi smiled at them "Sorry for being a grouch too." She turned to Emily, "Those scallops were amazing babe."

There were murmurs of agreement around the table and Emily smiled, "I'm glad you enjoyed it. Do people want a break or shall we get on with the main course?"

"I'm going for a fag so a little break might be ok." Effy stated. She rose from the table and was followed by Katie and Naomi.

"Er, hello? Where exactly do you think you're going?" Emily said to the blonde.

Naomi paused, "For a fag?"

Emily shook her head, "I don't think so, you're needed in the kitchen."

Jenna cut in, "Why don't I help and Naomi can have a cigarette?"

The blonde smiled at her gratefully, "Thanks Jenna. Problem solved."

Emily shrugged and started to gather together their dirty dishes. She and her Mum carried them out to the kitchen and started loading the dishwasher.

"Why don't I do this and you can carry on with the cooking? What are we having by the way?" Jenna asked.

"Cottage pie. Most of it's done, I just need to reheat the vegetables and make sure the top of the cottage pie is crispy." Emily replied.

She busied herself around the kitchen but stopped as she noticed her Mum staring at her with a smile on her face. "What?" she asked with a confused look.

Jenna replied, "Nothing, I'm just looking at you."

Emily frowned slightly, "Are you laughing at me? I know cottage pie isn't exactly hard but at least I've made the effort."

Jenna shook her head, "Emily, please don't get defensive. I was just thinking how my little girl is all grown up actually, hosting a dinner party and preparing all the food. I'm just glad I'm here to share in it."

Emily blushed slightly, "Oh, that's ok then. Anyway like I said cottage pie isn't exactly Michelin standard food."

Jenna smiled at her, "It's better than I can manage apparently."

Emily sighed and said awkwardly, "I'm sorry I insulted your cooking at lunch the other week, I was just angry, you know lashing out a bit. You're not a bad cook."

Jenna burst out laughing, "Emily, you are a terrible liar. You meant every word and don't think I don't know about your and Katie's carrier bag trick."

Emily gasped before starting to laugh, "Well we had to do something, we were afraid we'd get food poisoning."

Jenna smiled at her daughter, "Maybe you can give me some tips as you seem to becoming quite accomplished."

Emily blushed again, "If you like, although Naomi is a lot better than me. I'm still getting to grips with the basics really."

Jenna paused, "Don't put yourself down, you're a lot better than you think. I mean look at me? All those year's practice and a Sunday roast still has me beaten. Your Grandma warned your Dad before he married me that he'd never be fed properly. Thank God for take-aways and daughters, is all I can say. What's the matter?"

Emily shrugged, "I suppose it still feels a bit weird when you pay me a compliment, I'm not used to you doing it or me hearing it without thinking there's a sting in there somewhere. It feels nice we can chat like this, that we don't have to be at each other's throats the whole time."

"I think so too, we've still got a fair way to go but we're not doing too badly are we?" Jenna asked

Emily shook her head, "No I think we've managed to come a long way in a short space of time, I mean if you'd described this evening to either of us a month ago I don't think we'd have believed it. Right that's everything finished, can you help me carry it all in please?"

"Of course I will, let me know what I can help with." Jenna said following her daughter back to the dining table.

Later Naomi leaned back and licked her lips "Oh God baby, that was fantastic."

Emily smiled at her, "Glad you enjoyed it, you know I like make sure you're satisfied."

Naomi exhaled, "Totally, you excelled yourself there, I think that was the best I've ever had."

Katie interjected, "Have we just been given a glimpse of what you two are like after sex?"

Emily grinned, "Not exactly but Naomi's face right now is pretty similar."

James stared at the blonde transfixed, you could almost hear his brain processing the scene before him.

"Got to say Emsie, that cottage pie was pretty amazing." Her dad commented placing his knife and fork down.

Emily beamed as she looked at all the empty plates around the table. "Like I said, glad you all enjoyed it."

James burped really loudly, "That was great."

"For God's sake James, where are your manners?" Jenna scolded.

"What? That's considered a compliment in some cultures." James replied.

Emily smiled at him, "Well I'll take it as one then, even if it was pretty gross."

She looked over to the blonde who was rubbing her stomach, "Everything ok baby?"

Naomi smiled, "Everything's fine, I'm totally stuffed that's all."

Effy got up and started to clear away the plates until Emily stopped her.

"Eff leave that, I'll do it in a minute." The redhead stated.

Effy shook her head, "No that was a wonderful dinner and I don't think it's fair you went to all that trouble and still have to clear everything away."

"Don't worry about that, I'll do it once the food has gone down. It's the least I can do seeing as I wasn't here to help earlier. Have another glass of wine." Naomi replied, smiling at Emily.

"So then girls, what time are you leaving on Sunday to go to New York?" Rob asked.

Naomi said, "We're actually leaving tomorrow. We're staying in a hotel near Heathrow before getting our flight on Sunday. I didn't fancy getting up in the middle of the night to get there on time. We're popping round to see my Mum before we go but should get there in time for a leisurely dinner."

Katie perked up, "So what time do you get there on Sunday?"

Emily looked at the blonde, "About 4 in the afternoon I think?"

Naomi laughed, "Notice the way she says that like she's uncertain? I think Em knows to the second what time we get there."

Emily smiled, "I can't help it if I'm excited. I'm even really looking forward to the flight, I've never even seen business class before let alone flown in it. Everything looks amazing, even the food."

Jenna looked at her, "Emily, don't try to pretend you don't normally like plane food. You always get excited, even if it looks like sick."

Effy stared at her, "Really? Airplane meals? They're disgusting."

Emily shrugged, "I know it's not normal, but I can't help it. They're in all those cartons and you pull back the foil and see what you've got. I always find it exciting, it's like the proper start to the holiday."

Naomi stared at her, "I knew you we're excited about the food when we went to Spain, but you denied it."

Emily smiled, "I know but I thought you might think it's weird and I didn't want anything to spoil our first holiday together."

Naomi beckoned her over and pulled Emily into her lap, "I think it's adorable, in fact I pretty much think everything about you is adorable." The blonde reached up and gently stroked the redhead's cheek.

"Really?" Emily smiled before kissing her. Momentarily they forgot where they were and continued to kiss. Naomi moaned as Emily's tongue entered her mouth and they were only brought back into the room by a cough.

"Hello, dinner guests, we're still here." Katie said.

The pair reddened slightly before Naomi said, "Right why don't you go and sit down and I'll start clearing this up."

"I'll give you a hand if you like," Jenna offered.

"No it's fine honestly, you go and relax on the sofa." Naomi replied.

Jenna shook her head, "Please, let me help. It'll take far less time with two of us and then we can all relax."

Naomi shrugged, "Ok, if you're sure."

They began to clear away the plates and Jenna made James and Rob do their fair share too. "Emily has gone to all the trouble of cooking for us, clearing away is the least we can do" she stated when they began to protest.

Emily, Katie and Effy sat on the sofa pouring over a New York guide book and discussing the best order to visit the shops and sights. They had been sat for about 15 minutes when Rob and James came back into the lounge, they were slightly ashen faced.

Emily looked up, "What's up?"

James stared at her, "Mum and Naomi are having a fight."

Katie looked startled, "What about?"

Rob shrugged, "I don't know love, they were chatting away and then suddenly they started to raise their voices. James and I left pretty quickly after that."

Emily rose quickly from her chair "Please let this be ok. Everything was going so well."

She made her way to the kitchen, closely followed by the others. When she arrived she let out a gasp at the scene that greeted her. Naomi and Jenna were standing about a foot apart, both had their arms folded and they were practically screaming at each other.

"Oh for fuck's sake Jenna, how can you talk such utter shit?" Naomi said.

Jenna scoffed, "I don't think I'm the one talking shit here. How can you be so naive?"

"NAIVE? How dare you patronise me like that." Naomi spat at her.

Jenna looked at her coldly, "Well what else would you call it?"

Naomi glowered at her, "I'd call it perfect sense, you're clearly far too stupid to see something so obvious."

Jenna scowled, "Listen you thick idiot, I know what I'm talking about because I remember, I was there, not like you who got it all second hand."

Emily stared at Katie, "What am I going to do?"

Katie shrugged, "Stop them before they hit each other?"

Emily tentatively stepped into the kitchen, "What's going on, why are you fighting?"

Both Naomi and Jenna turned, and for the first time noticed they had an audience, "Leave it Emily, this is between me and your Mum." Naomi replied.

Emily stopped in her tracks, "Please, whatever it is, don't spoil things."

Jenna stared at her, "Why would we spoil things?"

"By arguing about me or whatever, we we're getting on so well Mum. Please, I couldn't handle it if we fell out again." The redhead started before a small sob escaped her mouth.

Immediately both Jenna and Naomi's faces softened and they moved over to Emily.

"Hey baby, don't cry. It was no big deal." Naomi said putting her arm around Emily.

"It looked like a big deal from where I was standing." Emily stated.

Jenna smiled at her, "Honestly, it was a stupid argument that got out of hand that's all."

Emily looked at both of them, "So you don't hate each other?"

Naomi laughed, "Of course not, we were just having a discussion about feminism and politics and it turns out we have fundamental differences of opinion."

Emily stared incredulously, "All of that was about feminism and politics?"

Effy laughed, "Don't sound so surprised Em, I've lost count of the times I had to pull Naomi away from a fight in uni. I should have recognised the signs."

"I'm sorry sweetheart, I didn't mean to startle you. We both got a bit carried away." Jenna said.

Emily looked at Naomi, "I've never seen you be that aggressive before. You were being horrible to each other."

"I'm sorry babe, I'm just passionate about these things and clearly so is your Mum. Sometimes that spills over into an argument. I didn't mean to upset you." Naomi replied.

Emily still looked unsure, "You're honestly telling the truth?"

Naomi and Jenna nodded.

Finally Emily smiled, "Ok, you had me worried there, I thought it was about something important."

"Well it is pretty important..." Naomi and Jenna started before looks from Effy and Katie silenced them.

Naomi sighed, "Right, we'll just finish up here and then we'll bring some coffee through ok babe?"

Emily nodded, "Fine, but don't be too long."

Rob came over and put his arm protectively around his daughter. The pair of them stared as Jenna and Naomi rinsed dishes and loaded the dishwasher, only now they were laughing.

Effy smiled at the pair, "Enjoy it while you can."

Emily looked at her, "What do you mean?"

"Well, it would appear that your Mum and Naomi are quite similar in a lot of ways, which is fine when they're arguing with each other. Can you imagine what they'll be like if they ever join forces against the pair of you?" Effy ventured.

Emily stared at her Dad, "Oh God, we wouldn't stand a chance."

They turned their gazes back to Jenna and Naomi and said in unison, "I need another drink."

The next day Gina sat at the kitchen table with Effy. There was frantic activity all around them and she hadn't seen Naomi or Emily yet.

"Have they been like this all morning?" she asked the brunette.

Effy nodded, "Yep, it's like having two headless chickens in the flat."

Gina smiled, "That's why I offered to come round here instead, I knew they'd be panicking."

Effy laughed, "I wouldn't mind but they've already got everything together five times, they just keep going round in circles. It's a total waste of energy."

Emily burst into the kitchen and gave Gina a peck on the cheek, "Hi, I'm sorry we've been ignoring you. We're nearly done and then we can relax."

"Don't worry love, take all the time you need." Gina replied.

She was interrupted by a shout from upstairs, "EMILY, where's my fucking passport?"

The redhead sighed before shouting back, "In the bag, just the same as the last four times you asked."

"Which bag? There are millions of them. Did you have to pack quite so much stuff?" The blonde replied.

Emily tutted, "The fucking hand luggage bag, which other bag would I mean?"

There was silence for a minute before Naomi's voice carried down the stairs again, "I can't fucking find it, you've lost it."

Emily pursed her lips, "Sorry I need to sort this out, we'll be down soon."

She stormed from the room and they could hear her shouting as she climbed the stairs. "What the fuck do you mean, I've lost it. You packed the bag you stupid cow."

Gina smiled at Effy, "We'll this is getting off to a great start."

After about 10 minutes they heard a dull thumping sound and Naomi appeared in the kitchen laden down. "Hi Mum, sorry we've taken so long but Emily keeps losing things."

The redhead followed her into the kitchen, also carrying several bags. "Don't talk crap, I'm not the one who kept moving things around and then couldn't remember where I put them."

Gina looked at the two of them, "Good God I didn't realise you were moving permanently, just how much do you need with you for a week?"

Naomi smiled sarcastically at Emily, "See I told you there was too much here."

Gina snorted, "Look who's talking, have you left room for the kitchen sink?"

Naomi squinted at her Mum, "I only have a lot because I have to pack business clothes and then some more casual ones for the rest of the holiday. I wouldn't mind but Emily is going to bankrupt me by buying twice as much when we get there."

Emily scoffed, "Hey, it was your idea I went shopping while you're at work. Are you saying you have a problem with it now, are you going to put me on a budget?"

Naomi looked at her, "Well I hoped we could set some sort of limit, I'm not made of money you know."

"Oh I see, you've changed your tune. Are you sure you want me there at all?" the redhead asked.

Naomi sneered slightly, "Right now, I could do without the stress. What do you mean I've changed my tune?"

"Oh Emily, whatever makes you happy, spend as much as you like." Emily mimicked in a sing song voice.

Naomi narrowed her eyes and then began to laugh, "That was an appalling impression of me."

Emily smiled at her "I thought it was quite accurate. Come on let's stop being so rude and sit down with your Mum and bloody chill out a bit."

They sat at the table while Effy got them both a cup of tea.

Gina smiled at her daughter "So you're a bit nervous then?"

Naomi nodded, "A bit. This is a pretty big step for me work wise, I don't want to fuck it up."

Emily took her hand, "I keep telling you , everything will be fine. You're there on merit Naomi, not by some fluke."

Naomi smiled at her, "I know, but thank you for the reassurance."

Effy placed the cups in front of them, "That's not all you're nervous about though is it?"

Naomi shot her a look, "Eff I was pissed and talking bollocks."

"About what?" Gina asked.

Naomi took a sip of her tea and mumbled, "Nothing."

Emily nudged her, "Come on what else is there to be nervous about?"

"Honestly, it doesn't matter." The blonde replied.

Effy coughed, "Last night, when we were out having a fag, Naomi got into a little panic about what you'd get up to while she was at work. It was hilarious."

Emily looked at her, "Like what? Shopping again?"

Naomi looked embarrassed, "Not exactly."

"Naomi, tell me what you said." Emily commanded.

"Alright if you leave me alone I'll tell you, but remember I was drunk. I said that I was worried in case you got bored while I was working and went out without me and met someone else." Naomi said quietly.

Effy and Gina burst out laughing but Emily frowned. "You're worried about me going off with someone else?"

Naomi shook her head, "Not really, like I said it was the drink talking."

Emily stared at her, "Yes but it must have come from somewhere."

Naomi sighed, "You know how jealous I get sometimes. I don't like the thought of you being somewhere without me and being hit on."

Emily smiled at her, "Babe, I get offers all the time, as do you, it doesn't mean I'm ever going to do anything about them."

Naomi pouted, "I know, but you're so beautiful and it will be all foreign and exotic, you might get caught up in the moment."

Emily laughed, "Oh baby, you can be so silly sometimes. I can promise you no matter how foreign or exotic I find New York or the people there, there's only one person I want to be with. Ok?"

Naomi smiled, "That's me right?"

Emily hit her on the arm, "Stop it, now you're just fishing."

"Honestly Em you should have heard her. It was all 'what if she's happy because she's been shopping and someone catches her at the wrong moment' and 'what if they all look exciting and I look dull by comparison" Effy copied Naomi's voice.

Naomi sighed, "What is it with everyone today and crap impressions of me. I was feeling nervous about the trip and had too much to drink so as per usual I made a tit of myself ok?"

Emily kissed her, "Ok we'll let it drop, but babe you know me, the only thing I'm interested in when I'm shopping is the things I've bought or are going to buy."

Naomi brightened, "That's true, you are like a woman on a mission."

Emily glanced at her watch, "Right we've got 15 minutes before the car gets here, so one last check we've got everything?"

She and the blonde stood up and ignored the groans that came from Effy and Gina, "I'm not sure I can bear to see this for the millionth time today, do you want to go into the lounge Gina?"

Gina nodded, "It might be best to stay out of their way for now."

The car had arrived to take them to London and they said their goodbyes while the driver loaded their luggage.

They got in the car and watched Bristol pass by. After a while Naomi got some folders out and started to read, she was trying to concentrate but was distracted by the constant movement of the seat.

"Emily, can you keep still for five minutes please?" Naomi said.

"Sorry, but I'm so excited." The redhead replied.

Naomi turned to Emily with the full intention of telling her off but the sight of the redhead made her burst out laughing, she was bouncing up and down with a massive smile plastered across her face. "How old are you, five?"

Emily turned, her eyes shining brightly, "Oh come on don't pretend you aren't getting a buzz out of this too."

Naomi smiled, "Maybe a little bit but I travel with my job all of the time, it starts to lose its appeal after a while."

Emily's face fell, "Sorry, I forget this is boring to you. I'm probably embarrassing you."

Naomi put the report she was reading down and shook her head, "No baby I'm sorry, I just go into work mode. I forgot where I'm going and more importantly who I'm going with. Forgive me?"

A smile returned to Emily's face, "Ok, as long as you don't do any work and we can talk about what we're going to do."

Naomi laughed and put the report away, "Ok it's a deal. So what do you want to do first?"

Emily reeled off a long list of all the things she wanted to see but couldn't make up her mind which ones to do first. Naomi smiled at her indulgently, "I love you."

Emily waved her hand in the air, "Me too, but what's that got to do with anything. We need to plan this carefully."

Naomi reached into her bag and pulled the guide book out, "Ok, even though we've done this a million times already let's take another look."

They passed the rest of the journey debating the best order to visit the sights in and were surprised when the driver spoke.

"Ms Campbell, will you be checking in at the airport first or going to the hotel?" he asked.

Naomi paused, "I think it's easier if we check in now and get rid of the bags before we go to the hotel thanks."

He nodded, "No problem."

After about 15 minutes they pulled up outside Terminal 5 at Heathrow Airport. The driver opened the door and proceeded to unload their luggage. When he had finished he said, "I'll be waiting here to take you to the hotel."

Naomi smiled, "It's fine, I can see the hotel from here, we can just walk, I expect you want to start back."

He shook his head, "It's not a problem, it is what I'm paid for after all."

"Really Steve, it's ok. Haven't you got a birthday party to go to?" Naomi answered.

He looked at her gratefully, "If you're sure, it would be good to miss some of the traffic. My wife will be really pleased if I get back a bit earlier than I said."

Naomi nodded, "Of course it's ok, safe journey back."

He smiled, "I hope you have a good trip." He nodded towards Emily, "although it sounds like you've got your hands full."

Naomi laughed and gave him a wave before taking Emily's hand. He watched them walk into the terminal building and thought how different it was driving Naomi than some of the other Short & Milner execs. She remembered his name, was always polite and even remembered he had a birthday party to go to. Not like that prick Mark who barked orders at him and treated him like shit. He'd heard that the blonde had punched Mark at the awards do and the thought of that made him chuckle as he got back into the car.

Naomi and Emily stood holding hands in the queue waiting to check in and drop their bags off. As they were flying business class they were in the fast track line and they reached the desk quickly. Naomi presented the piece of paper with their flight details on it and they were quickly taken through the security questions and presented with their boarding cards.

"God, I don't think I've ever been through check in that quickly before." Emily stated.

Naomi smiled at her, "Fast track is one of the best inventions ever. Otherwise we'd be queuing in that." She nodded her head towards the large economy queue.

Emily sighed and in her best posh voice said, "Oh God, with all the proletariat how awful."

Naomi giggled and leant down to kiss her, "Only the best for my woman."

They were rudely interrupted by someone banging into them. Emily nearly fell over and it was only Naomi's quick reactions that prevented it from happening. She turned to the person who had walked into them, he was a youngish man maybe in his late 20s, early 30s and said, "Why don't you watch where you're going?"

The man looked at her, "I think it was your fault actually."

Naomi shook her head, "How could it be our fault? We were standing still, you were moving. Tosser."

"What did you call me?" he asked.

"I called you a tosser, because clearly that is what you are." Naomi replied.

The man sneered at her, "You see it's people like you that make me pay more for premium economy, so I don't have to sit near chavs."

Naomi smiled, "Glad to hear we won't be sat anywhere near you, now why don't you go fuck yourself?"

She grabbed Emily's hand and led the redhead outside the building. "Why didn't you tell him we were in business, it would have wiped the smug look off his face." Emily asked.

Naomi shrugged, "I can't stand people like him, you get them all the time. Always talking really loudly on their phone, boasting about something so people can hear. He'll treat the cabin crew like shit as well. Normally they leave me alone because I'm suited and booted, but as we're in jeans he clearly thinks we're the kind of people to be impressed by his boasts about premium economy. Fancy implying people in economy are chavs it's just inverted snobbery and probably means he has a small dick. Can't be bothered with wankers like that. Come on let's go to the hotel and check in."

They walked the short distance to the hotel and checked in. Emily gasped as they entered the room, it was a junior suite and was the nicest hotel room she'd ever stayed in.

Emily sighed before sitting down on the bed, "Well thank you Short and Milner for a lovely hotel room."

"Hey, don't thank the company. I'm paying for this." Naomi replied.

Emily looked surprised, "Really, I thought we didn't have to pay until Thursday?"

Naomi shook her head, "Everything else yes, but it was my decision to stay here before the flight so it wasn't fair for the company to pick up the bill."

Emily smiled, "Well thank you then, you could have booked a normal room you know."

"I know, but I wanted to spoil you and make sure the whole trip was special. Like I said, only the best for you from now on." Naomi said.

"So what do you want to do now?" Emily asked.

Naomi walked over to the redhead, "I was thinking dinner, some fine wine and then maybe we can test out this king size bed."

Emily grinned before pulling Naomi on top of her, "How about we test out the bed now, then have dinner and then do some further bed testing after that."

Naomi smiled, "I like your style, although we have got a long day tomorrow so we don't want to be too hung over or knackered."

Emily raised her eyebrow, "Are you turning me down?"

Naomi paused ,"Oh fuck it, we can always sleep on the plane."

"Fuck it indeed," Emily said with a wink as the blonde leant down to kiss her.