Author Note: All rights peoples? The votes have now been counted and verified, please do not vote from now as it will not be counted but you may still be charged :) I've lawyas wnated to say that. Any ways, Thank you for all the votes for the karaoke, it made my choice so much easier. I'm sorry but some of you may be disappointed, but hey? You could've voted more than once :) And I thought I'd be nice and put it up now, I knwo I hate it when I have to wait forever for an update so...
Disclaimer: Don't own skins or Naomily
So without further or do I give you:
Chapter 5
Make-up... check. Hair...check. Incredibly sexy dress that'll make Naomi wet from just glancing at me... check. Okay, everything is perfect. I had thrown on a tight fitting black cocktail dress, which had a low enough neckline to show off the right amount of cleavage, and short enough to leave little to the imagination and hugged my curves perfectly with red heels that I nicked from Katie years ago. I put smokey eyes makeup on with cherry red lipstick, and placed my hair into a quiff. I dried my clammy hands on the closest towel and breathed heavily.
"Come on. You can fucking do this. You've done this millions of times, what makes this any different?" I asked my reflection. Because you are developing real- My inner monologue was ruined by Cook bursting into the room.
"Emilio! Whoa you look hot babe; if you weren't a muff muncher I'd fuck you then and there. Come on, blondie is going to be drooling all over you" I turned round and raised my eyebrow at Cook.
"Aren't you supposed to be mocking me, not complimenting me? Remember we are both fighting to get into blondie's knickers" A smirk pulled on my lips. Cook shook his head.
"It's your night to try and woo her, not mine. I have tomorrow" He grinned at me. I laughed
"And what makes you so confident that you'll have tomorrow? What if I bed her tonight?" This time Cook laughed, he walked over to me and placed his hands on my shoulders
"Because no one can resist Cookies charm" he said with a mischievous glint in his eye "Come one, can't keep everyone waiting" he slung his arm over my shoulders and guided me to the front door. He held up a finger.
"One moment, be back in a tick" He bounced off into the kitchen and reappeared with a bottle of vodka in his hand. I shook my head whilst smiling. "What? Nothing bad about a quick drink before e arrive is there?" he asked taking a swig and handing it to me. I laughed.
"No there is not" I took a gulp and cringed as the liquid burned my throat and left a disgusting taste in my mouth "Ugh! Cook this is the fucking cheap stuff" I exclaimed pushing the bottle back to him. He stared at me a little shocked.
"Vodka is vodka ain't it though babe?" he asked before laughing and taking another swig. "Now, let's go knock their fucking socks off!" he shouted before pulling me out the door with him.
Cook strode into his Uncle's pub, completely trashed on the cheap vodka. I walked in after him and scanned my eyes round the room. I locked eyes with ice blue and smirked as Naomi shifted uncomfortably under my gaze, I was then met with the gaze of Effy who raised her eyebrow at me. I shrugged and joined her at the table.
"How much had Cook already had to drink?" Freddie asked me over Effy's head.
I shrugged "A whole bottle of some shitty Vodka, he's well on his way now" I said with a smirk. Freddie rolled his eyes and to a big gulp from his beer.
"Emily!" I turned my head to see Keith walking towards me with a Cook like grin on his face. I got up and smiled.
"Hey Keith" I walked into his open arms and hugged him tightly. When we broke apart, Keith looked me up and down. A satisfied smile broke out onto his face.
"Very nice. So who's the lucky lady then?" he asked whilst wiggling his eyebrows. You can see the family resemblance between Cook and Keith. My eyes darted towards Naomi who was in a deep discussion with Panda. I leaned forward so my lips were near Keith's ear.
"The blonde with stunning blue eyes, shoulder length blonde hair and a great rack. Oh she's also speaking to Panda" I moved back and saw his eyes scan over Naomi and he nodded his head.
"Great choice. Is she...?" He asked raising an eyebrow. I looked back at Naomi; she laughed at Panda then turned her head towards me. Her ice blue eyes locked with mine and she almost took my breath away...almost. I broke contact with her and looked back at Keith.
"I'll leave that up to you to decide. Keith, I need a favour" I asked, he nodded.
"Anything for a lovely lady like you" he said with a smile. I motioned for him to move further away from the table with me. Once we were out of ear shot I looked at Keith again.
"Its karaoke night right?" he nodded his head "I need you to put a certain song on for me" I looked back over to Naomi, Panda got up from the table leaving her alone.
"Certainly. Does this have something to do with the blonde?" he asked. I looked back at Keith with a smile on my face.
"Cook and I had a bet on who can bed her first. I was kind of a bitch to her the other night and I needed a good way to apologize-"
"-and get into her knickers" Keith added. I smiled and nodded.
"Nothing gets past you does it?"
"Nope. How much did you two bet?" he asked
"100 quid"
"Aren't you afraid about what would happen if this Naomi found out?" he asked in a hushed tone to make sure she can't hear.
"No why would I? She won't find out Keith. I'll fuck her then leave her to get on with the world" I shrugged.
"But what if you can't leave her alone Emily? I can see that you care more about her than you think, just remember that she does have feelings, and if she finds out, it will all blow up in your face and you'll probably lose the greatest thing that's happened to you" Keith said. I raised my eyebrows shocked at his words
"How do you know she's the greatest thing that's happened to me? I only met her the other day"
"Emily, I've known you for as long as I can remember. I can see that you have put more thought into your outfit than normal; you've put more thought into how to apologize to her. Secretly, this song you pick will show her and yourself your true feelings towards her" Again I was speechless from Keith's words
"Have you been hanging round Effy lately?" I asked raising my eyebrow. Keith bellowed out a laugh and pulled me into a hug again.
"No. I just know you" He whispered into my hair. I let out a low chuckle as we pulled apart.
"So, which song would you like?" he asked. I leaned forward and whispered it in his ear. He nodded "Good choice". An arm slung round Keith's shoulders and a very tipsy looking Cook leaned against him.
"Uncle Keith! It's so fucking great to see you. I fucking love you man. I do" he announced slurring his speck a bit. Both I and Keith laughed.
"I know you do Cookie. Now come tell your uncle what you've been up to whilst I set up a line of shots for us" Keith guided Cook over to the bar and sat him down on the stool. I walked back over to the table and sat down.
"Emily, there you are!" I looked up to see Panda looking down at me with a huge grin on her face.
"Here I am" I said with a smiled. Panda placed a glass of wine in front of me.
"I've been looking for you for ages. I got a glass of wine for you and just walking round like loony just holding it" She didn't take a single breath during that sentence an yet she isn't huffing and puffing for air.
"Panda, when we are not at work, I'm your friend, not your boss. You don't need to bring things to me. If you did then that would be rather strange, especially if I was picking up a girl and you grabbed her and dragged her over to me. Plus it makes me look like I couldn't do things by myself, and we both Know that isn't true" I took a sip form the wine. Panda nodded in agreement
"Sorry Ems I just forgot, you know me, always forgetting stuff. Mum used to say that when she told me something, it would go in one ear and out the other. That's not true because I remember her telling me that. Sometimes I think it just means I'm not stupid" She sat down next to me a frown on her face. I shifted so I was facing her and placed my hand on hers
"You're not stupid Panda. You remember when I tell you things. You remember to get me a hot chocolate in the mornings, no matter what time of the year it is. You know my time table better than I do. You can answer the phone properly and you are always smiling which makes every day better, even if it's a horrible day" Panda nodded and smiled at me weakly. "Do you know what else?" I asked her trying to look her in the eye. She shook her head "You are a lovely, happy, caring and joyful girl. It's always nice to have you around to talk to. Plus you have a great boy friend who loves you very much. A stupid person wouldn't be like that and they definitely wouldn't have such a good boyfriend, would they?" Panda looked up at me a smile spreading across her face. She shook her head and turned to grab Thomas's hand.
"You are the best boyfriend ever" Panda smiled at him. She turned back to me "You are so whizzer Ems" she beamed at me. I squeezed the hand I was holding and smiled back.
"Thanks" I let go of her hand and turned back to the table. Every one's eyes were on me, I looked round at all of them.
"What?" I asked abruptly.
They broke eye contact with and went back to their conversations. I knew she was still looking at me, I didn't want to look back, I couldn't. If I did I would lose control and I can't have that happen again. But yet, even though my mind was telling me not to, I felt like a magnet was pulling on me, urging me to look at her. Soon the pulling became too strong and my eyes connected with her stunning blue eyes. They sparkled in the lighting, reflecting of different emotions. Passion, caring, astonishment, and curiosity all flashed through her eyes. She smiled at me, a relieved sort of smile. It was like she was anticipating for some horrible look in my eyes, maybe to see if everything I just said to Panda was a lie. It wasn't, everything I said 100% truth, hand on my heart. It annoyed me at how she thought I would just lie to my friends. She doesn't know anything about me, but yet she's already making judgements about my character? No way in fucking hell. She flinched when I looked back at her; my face was composed in what I hoped was a calm but anger ridden look. She broke eye contact quickly, staring down at the table. Shit, why does it break my heart to see her look upset or frightened? I kept looking at her, wishing for her to look back up so I can tell her that it was fine. She didn't and started to talk to JJ. I sighed and turned to Effy and Freddie.
"You like her" Effy whispered. I looked at her taken aback.
"No I don't" I whispered back. Her trade mark smirk showed up on her face.
"You may not know it, but I do" What the fuck? What did she mean by that? Luckily Cook came back to the table and dropped a tray of tequila shots onto the table.
"Come on! Drink up. We have a long night ahead of us" Cook said shoving shots into each of our faces. Fuck yes, just what I need. I tipped back the shot and grabbed for another as soon as I banged the glass down onto the table. I grabbed shot after another; just chucking it back and ignoring the fire it cause to ignite in the back of my throat. Cook whooped.
"Fucking Ace red!" he tipped back more shots to catch up with me. I smiled lazily, the alcohol already penetrating my system.
"Keep up Cookie, your slacking a bit" I teased grabbing for another shot. Just as I put it to my lip, a pale hand with slender fingers stopped it from going any further. It wrestled the glass form my grip, taking it in its hands, I watched as the shot moved to new lips and was thrown back. Effy placed the shot down and wiped her hand across her lips. I scowled playfully at her, she smiled.
"That was mine" I whined like a child. Effy laughed
"Not anymore" I sunk back into my chair and crossed my arms.
"Don't worry Emilio, we can get more" Cook consoled me.
The tapping of the microphone filled the room and Keith's voice followed closely by.
"Testing... testing... Okay. All right all you fuckers?" He asked. Drunken yes's filled the room. Keith nodded "Good. Time for some fucking karaoke. First up is our very own Emily Fitch!" Keith pointed to me; I stood up and strutted over to the stage. I heard a very annoyed Katie yelling "That bitch has my shoes!" Keith laughed.
"Indeed she does Katie, but doesn't she look great in them gents?" he asked. Whooping and whistles were voiced from the men. I looked over to Katie who scowled at me; I smirked back and turned to Keith.
"Thank you very much Keith. This is for a very special blonde, I hope you can forgive me" I announced. Keith winked at me and stepped over to the stereo. I clutched the microphone with one hands and the stand with another, my palms started to become clammy from sweat and my heart beat raced. I took a deep breath and nodded over to Keith. He pushed the play button. I closed my eyes as the song started, listening for the right note for me to join in. I opened my eyes as I sung the first lyrics.
"When I was younger, I saw my daddy cry
And curse at the wind"
I closed my eyes again, letting the music wrap itself around me
"He broke his own heart and I watched
As he tried to reassemble it"
I started to sway my hips slightly along with the music. I looked towards Naomi; she was watching my every movement, clearly listening to every word that comes out of my mouth.
"And my momma swore
That she would never let herself forget
And that was the day that I promised
I'd never sing of love if it does not exist"
A snort sounded from Katie's mouth but Panda shushed her as I carried on with the song. I locked eyes with Naomi again; I stared at her, making sure I had her attention as I sung the next lyrics to her.
"But darling, you are the only exception
You are the only exception"
I took the Microphone out of the stand and stood next to it, my hand still clutching it to hold me steady.
"You are the only exception
You are the only exception"
I walked off the stage and sung the next lyrics at the four guys sitting at the table closest. They all smiled up at me, a puddle forming on the floor under their mouths (I may sound bigheaded, but have you seen me?). I ran my hand over one of the guy's arms and I made my way over to our table. I sang the next lyrics to Cook.
"And I've always lived like this
Keeping a comfortable distance"
I stepped back from him at 'keeping a comfortable distance' stretching my arm out and moving my head away. Cook mimicked me and I smiled at him. I stood next to Effy and placed my arm over her shoulder
"And up until now I've sworn I'm contempt
Of loneliness"
I hugged her side into me and moved next to Panda, clenched my fist together and shook in front of her face like I was struggling a lifting a weight.
"But none of it was ever worth the risk"
Panda smiled and I turned to Naomi who was still watching me. I walked towards her never breaking eye contact as I sung the chorus.
"But you are the only exception
You are the only exception"
I stood behind her, bent down so my lips were right near her ear; I smiled as I heard her breath hitch. The smell of vanilla filled my nose.
"You are the only exception
You are the only exception"
I kissed just under her earlobe and stood up straight as the bridge played. I ran my finger along her neck then in tune with the pluck of the guitar I poked each of everyone's head around the table, Cook pretended to hit the drums along with it. When I went to poke Katie, she ducked so I ruffled her hair and ran to the stage steps before she could hit me.
"I've got a tight grip on reality
But I can't let go what's in front of me here"
I pointed to Naomi, again not breaking the eye contact
"I know you're leaving in the morning when you wake up,
Leave me with some kind of proof; it's not a dream, oh"
When I walked back onto the stage, grabbing Naomi's attention, her blue eyes sparkled delicately at me.
"You are the only exception"
I looked at Cook, he winked at me and I shook my head
"You are the only exception"
I locked gazes with Effy; she nodded with a genuine smile on her face
"You are the only exception"
I stared at Katie, who was in fact probably thinking of different scenarios on how I could trip and fall off this stage. Jesus Christ they are just shoes
"You are the only exception"
Then I shifted my gaze back to Naomi, I smiled at her and pointed.
"You are the only exception
You are the only exception"
She looked away but I shook my head, Cook nudged her and she looked up again, a blush covering her cheeks.
"You are the only exception
You are the only exception"
I placed the mic back on the stand and clasped it with both of my hands, still smiling at Naomi.
"And I'm on my way to believing,
Oh and I'm on my way to believing"
As the last note finished, clapping filled the room, I turned to Keith who was walking back onto the stage. He walked over to me and leaned into the mic.
"I think we can all agree that Emily has a great voice after that" he said into the microphone. They nodded in agreement; the four guys near us nodded their heads like the Churchill nodding dog. I thanked Keith and walked back to the table.
"That was great Emilio" Cook praised. I smiled at him and looked around the table. Naomi had disappeared.
"She's in the bathroom" Effy whispered. I turned to her and raised my eye brow; she smirked then turned her attention to whatever Freddie was talking about. I walked towards the bathroom, took a deep breath and pushed the door open. Naomi was leaning over the sink with the water running; she hadn't noticed me yet so I took the opportunity to let my eyes roam her body. She wore tight white skinny jeans which showed off her shapely legs very well, black pumps and a tight blue tank top. I hummed in approval and turned the lock on the door so no one could interrupt. Her head flew up at the sound of the lock, when she spotted me she spun round.
"Emily, what are you doing in here?" she asked quietly. I smiled at her and took a step forwards.
"I could ask you the same thing" I took another step forwards
"I just needed to cool down" I nodded and smirked at her
"It can get very...hot in there" I took another step towards her. There was only an inch of space between us now.
"Uh-yeah" she swallowed audibly, I looked into her eyes and reached my hand forward, lightly placing it on her arm. I ran my finger up and down her arm slowly; I watched my fingers leave a trail of goose bumps. She wants me
"I meant it" I blurted
"What?" Naomi asked slightly startled.
"The lyrics... in the song. I meant every word" I explained. I closed the gap between us; my face was mere centimetres away from hers. Again, the smell of vanilla filled my nostrils, I breathed deeply, wanting to remember this scent forever. Naomi's scent. I leaned down so my lips brushed her neck lightly. Her breath hitched at my touch. I moved my hands so they were either side of the counter and looked back up at her. Her eyes had gone a shade darker and her pupils had dilated. Just her eyes being like that, knowing that she wants me as bad as I want her creates a numbing sensation between my thighs.
"Do you want me?" I asked breathing onto her neck, I brushed my lips against her skin again. She moaned in response and that was all I needed. I stepped away from her, creating a distance between us even though I missed being so close. She looked at me puzzled and breathing heavily.
"Then you're going have to catch me" I winked at her before leaving the bathroom, it takes all my strength to walk away from the incredibly hot and very turned on blonde.
Prepare yourself Naomi Campbell, the game's only just begun.
Well there you go :) The votes wanted Emily to sing Only exception by Paramore, PLease don't hate me, I just went by the votes.
I don't feel very confident on how I ended it, and as I always say, criticsm always welcome. It'll help me to become a better writer :) AND it's 1:00 am in Egland and I've been cleaning my house for most fo the day so I'm rather tired :D
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