A/N: Hi guys.. ! Sorry for the long wait. So hectic in work the past week that I practically have to bring it home! Ewwk.. So needless to say I had some minor writer's block because of it. So, I dunno, just placed this up though because don't want you guys to think I have given up on this.. :D But warning, it might be crap. LOL!

Disclaimer: I do not own Skins. I love by the way the new videos posted in E4 for Skins Series 4! Cant wait! *wink*

Chapter 11

Two weeks have passed since the time that Naomi has confessed about everything to Emily and since then Emily has not been able to talk to Naomi yet. She tried to catch her attention the moment they started class the Monday after that weekend but apparently Naomi is keen on avoiding any type of encounter between them two. Emily understands that Naomi might still be awkward, afterall, its not as if it s typical of Naomi to say those things much more in admitting what she truly feels so Emily gave her the distance she needs.

But after two weeks of still not being able to even see her or get a glimpse from Naomi for more than a minute except for that one class they have which by the way Naomi is always late for it and before Emily can even blink an eye Naomi is already gone by the time the bell rang, Emily starts to get worried. Emily knows how hard it is sometimes to handle these kinds of situations, how much more if you are the type of person like Naomi. Besides, as much as Emily would like to deny it, she knows she kind of misses their small banters, talks and that typical funny one line sarcasm that only Naomi can pull through.

Today, Emily decided that she would have to talk to her no matter what, so that is why, even though all her classmate are already inside and that the bell has already completed its alarm she is still outside leaning against the wall near the door entrance and keeps on checking her watch.

"The heck 10 minutes and she is not yet here?!" , Emily whispered checking her watch again and tapping her knuckles at the wall she is leaning to. Emily decided another 5 minutes more and if Naomi is not yet here then maybe she should already go inside and just find another way to talk to her.

7minutes after and still no Naomi, Emily sigh and then pick up her things, but just before she opened the door, she heard someone walking in a hurry to her direction.

Emily s heart skipped a beat but only because she suddenly felt nervous about her plan that only hours before she has completely believe in.

She heard the footsteps suddenly stopped and she knew that Naomi must have already noticed her so she quickly turned around and there just as what she thought is Naomi books in hand looking at her as well.

Emily gave Naomi a tentative smile and she took a step forward but Naomi just stood there her brows meeting into a frown.

Emily makes another step and decided to start talking "Nai-" But before she even finished Naomi s name, Naomi moved around her and opened the door in one fast move.

"Fuck Nice Plan I have in there.." , Emily whispered feeling stupid. She knows that this might happen but well she was hoping that Naomi would like to talk now, after all its been more than 2 weeks since it happened. Having no choice, she just turned as well and entered the room.

Another week and still not a single chance of even Emily being able to form a complete sentence in front of Naomi. Every plan she has put up just to stall Naomi or supposedly accidentally bump into her or even tried the borrow book thing but still Naomi would just either frown at her, raise her eyebrows, roll her eyes or just plain nothing, no emotion what so ever and then just walk off as if there is nobody talking to her. There is only one other person that she knows that could help.

"Hi"

"Emily.. what brought you?" , Effy greeted quite shock with the unexpected visit from Emily.

"Sorry, is it too early?"

"It is. But.." , Effy shrugged and moved motioning Emily to come in.

Once they settled at the sofa, Emily immediately started what she planned to say. "Eff.. Have you talked to Naomi lately?"

Effy stared at Emily first for quite some time tilting her head to one side as if contemplating what she wants to say.

"Not much"

Emily took a deep breath and releasing it loudly running her fingers through her hair at the same time. "I don't know what to do. She keeps avoiding me and even you guys. And worst thing is, I know its my fault."

Effy did not respond and just look at Emily again.

"Can you make sure she is ok? That is all I came here to ask for" , Emily asked raising her eyes and looking directly into Effy's.

"Why me?"

"I know that she is closest to you.."

"You know, you don t have to be guilty about it"

Emily looked at Effy confused.

"I gather from the sudden distance that you and Naomi have that she already told you the truth"

"You know about it?"

Effy just shrug. "Is it true? How long did you know? How come-"

Effy smiled and raise her right hand to halt Emily s questions. "Whoa.. hold it there.. I don t have all the answers But this much I can say It's true.."

Emily sighed and after a long pause. "A lot has change Eff, I don't actually know if I still feel the same thing that she feels now, but I still do want to be her friend.. And I don t want seeing her wanting to be alone all the time.."

"Just let her figure it out for herself first.. It s not easy to be rejected, you should know better.." , Effy replied raising her eyebrows at the same time.

"I know.. But yes.. It's not easy.."

"And believe me the more you always try to talk to her the more sorry she will feel about herself so just stop and go back to what you were before all this mess between you two happened.." Effy said with finality sliding against the sofa to rest her back against it.

Emily just looked at Effy and smiled. "You re right.. Thanks.. And Eff I m glad I came.."

"Come on let s get trashed"

"Eff" , Naomi objects looking at Effy over what she has been reading. She retreated herself to the library during one of her in between breaks so as to avoid from clashing against Emily in hallways.

"What?"

"I told you I wont go ok?"

"Fuck sakes Naomi, its been a month ok? Get on with it"

Naomi sighed hating that fact about how Effy can always seem to know the truth.

"You had your chance and you lost it so get on with it". Naomi raised her eyes sharply at Effy, the hurt evident in her eyes.

"Fuck Eff, don t you think I know that?" She hissed. But Effy did not even flinch or took notice about the sudden burst of anger in Naomi s eyes.

"Like I said either forget her or fight for it.. either way don't just put your sorry ass in here, moping with full of regrets. So see you tonight ok? 8.. My place, will go together, don t make me wait" and with that Effy stood up and walked out.

Naomi grumbled irritated that she is being forced into doing something and most of all irritated that Effy in all her stoic behaviour becomes mostly right.

It's already 7 but Naomi still seems to have no intention whatsoever in getting to that stupid party that Effy wanted both of them to attend.

She thought about what Effy said and then remembered how just this week she saw Emily flirting with some random girl at school and she felt the familiar pain in her chest everytime she remembers it.

A few minutes more and Naomi then came to a decision. Getting trashed as what Effy said looking promising by the minute. Alcohol and pills, yep that's what she needs to at least have fun for a while. She stood up and brushed her hair in front of the mirror pausing for a bit and whispered. "Fuck you Ems.. I ll show you what you just refused.."

By the time Effy and Naomi arrived the party was already in full swing. There were a lot of people in the dance floor and before Effy can go off and find the group Naomi grasp her hand and whispered loudly "Can we just go the bar first.. I am not into bumping shoulders with Emily or Katie just yet"

Effy just looked at her and the nodded, leading the way to the bar for them to order some drinks.

A few drinks and short dances later, Effy can see that Naomi is still a bit edgy, always looking around and Effy certainly knows who she is constantly scanning in the crowd. Emily has not yet arrived because if she is, Katie would now be in the dance floor swaying her ass around. Despite the twins constant banter they usually always come together.

"Come on!" , Effy shouted at Naomi dragging her back to the dance floor.

"What? I'm already tired Eff, give me a minute first, ok?"

"Take this" Effy smiled opening Naomi's palm and placing a pill on it.

"What this?" Naomi answered frowning.

"Just take it Will help you relax, ok?"

Naomi was just about to protest but then her eyes caught sight of something red and when she looked up, she saw Emily and Katie, with a girl that clings on Emily's arm. She looked back at Effy instead and she saw her raise both of her eyebrows so she scowled and then pick up the pill and swallow it.

Within minutes the drug starts to kick-in and Naomi is now enjoying every bit of it running through her veins thinking 'Fuck why did I not think of this before?'