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I was glad it was a Saturday as my head was a bit fuzzy after last night. I groaned and turned over to look at the time. It was only 9:30 but I could smell bacon cooking and hear Cook singing along to the radio. I dragged myself out of bed and wandered into the kitchen to be confronted with a very unusual sight. I hadn't noticed last night but Cook's flat was immaculately clean, no signs of half empty cans of lager and overflowing ashtrays. It no longer smelt like a teenage boy's bedroom but rather of fresh laundry and spring air! Cook himself was looking very smart for him, just wearing jeans and a nice polo top but unlike his usual scruffy self. He was humming along to a song on the radio and smiling as he was slaving away over breakfast. Something was definitely going on!

'You're very perky this morning Cook, and the flat is looking good. Probation officer paying you a visit soon?!' I joked. Cook had been in trouble with the law before but nothing major and now I mention it his behaviour had certainly been improving over the last few months. Less wild nights out, less drink and drug fuelled mayhem, less fights with strangers!

'Oh morning Nai, just in time, breakfast is ready.' He winked at me dishing out bacon and eggs onto two plates.

He brought them over to the clear table top which is usually littered with take away cartons and poured us two cups of coffee. He sat down with a huge grin on his face and got stuck in. I began sipping my coffee, still eyeing him up when we caught eyes again.

'Alright then, are you going to tell me what's up, Blondie' he said. 'You haven't stopped looking at me funny all morning and as I know you are more a fan of ladies I'm guessing you haven't finally succumbed to the famous Cookie charm.'

I laughed and rolled my eyes. Cook thought he was irresistible to anyone and was a little more than surprised when I rejected his advances and told him I was a lesbian. It didn't change things though, he was still forever making comments about me secretly wanting him, not true of course, but that was just Cook's way and we loved him for it.

'Nothing wrong with me, I am my usual moody self Cook, you're the one who seems to have had a personality transplant overnight, what's with the humming and the smiling and the ability to function properly before noon!'

'Aah Blondie can a man not just be happy without being questioned?!' he replied and for a moment I thought I saw the usually unflappable Cook blush a little. Suddenly it clicked.

'Oh my God,' I exclaimed. 'You've met someone! It all makes sense now!'

Cook definitely blushed this time and a wide grin spread all across his face. This girl must be special to him as I don't think I've seen him act like this in a very long time!

'Yea Nai I have and you know what?! I don't care who knows anymore! I have met someone who is amazing and makes me happy and makes me smile for no reason and makes me listen to love songs and all I can think about is her. I was thinking maybe we could all go out tonight and I'd invite her along, meet the gang. What do you say?'

Looking at how happy Cook was just talking about this girl I knew he must have it bad. Cook isn't exactly what you would call a relationship guy. He is more of a fuck them and chuck them kind of guy to put no finer point on it.

'I would love to meet the girl who has turned my womanising best friend into a soppy lovey dovey idiot Cook! Let's say we meet at the usual place at 7? I'll let Effy and Freddie know and make them promise to be on their best behaviour yea?'

'Ok, sounds good Blondie.'

We finished breakfast in silence but I kept looking over at Cook, he had a contented smile on his face, I was happy for him, he deserved someone to look after him. He'd had it rough in the past and tried to put up a 'don't give a fuck' façade but I knew him too well to believe it most days. Looks like things were starting to change though

I heard the buzz of the doorbell and knew that would be Freddie coming to collect Effy and I. I ran around my room trying to find my other black ankle boot, I don't normally dress up that much to go out with my friends but I wanted to make a good impression for Cook. We all did. I finally found it, pulled it on and took one last glance at myself in the mirror. I actually looked quite good for me. I'm normally a scruffy jeans and converse kind of girl but tonight I squeezed into my tightest black skinny jeans and new ankle boots. They had just enough of a heel to make my legs look long and lean but not too high that I would be falling over by the end of the night. I borrowed a top from Effy, it was a simple electric blue chiffon camisole but it really brought out the blue of my eyes and looked nice against my pale complexion and platinum blond hair. Satisfied that I would make a good impression on Cook's new girl I spritzed myself with perfume, grabbed my bag and rushed out the door. I always seemed to be running late for everything and when I got down to the taxi I was greeted with the usual eye rolls from Effy and Freddie.

'Sorry,' I sighed as I squeezed in next to Effy. 'I couldn't find my shoes.'

Effy rolled her eyes and laughed, we knew each other well enough to know each ones little quirks and habits by now that I think it would be more surprising for them if I was ready on time for once! After a short journey Freddie paid the taxi driver and we clambered out and into The Alexandra where we spend most of our Saturday nights. We found a table and sat down waiting for the arrival of Cook and his girlfriend. I still hadn't got used to saying that.

On the way, be two minutes. Get the drinks in, a pint for me and a vodka and lemonade for Em.

Emma. I hadn't even realised I never asked her name before. But I went over to order the drinks and a few minutes after I saw Cook come in with a big grin on his face and a smudge of red lipstick on his cheek.

I rubbed his cheek and laughed as he sat down nest to Freddie. 'So where is the lovely lady then?' I asked after noticing no one had followed him in.

'She just had to make a phone call, she'll be two minutes, I can't wait for you guys to meet her. She works in property too Naomi so at least you'll have something to talk about. Oh here she is now.'

I turned around and Effy grabbed my arm. Walking towards us in a gorgeous tight black dress which accentuated her amazing hourglass figure and a grey blazer which made her outfit, which could be bordering on tarty, classy and sexy was the most beautiful brown eyed, red headed goddess I have ever set my eyes on.

It was Emily.

Well that's it for now, I know some of you won't like the way this story is going at the moment but please bear with me. I promised you twists and angst and there is more to come! Thank you and please review!