I wasn't going to post this tonight but then thought I would be nice as I am busy with work again from tomorrow so here is the next chapter of this, things are beginning to develop between the two girls now... hope you enjoy...

Chapter Seven

Emily

The last couple of days really seemed to drag. I couldn't get Naomi out of my head still and it was getting worse… she was even creeping into my dreams now… I had forgotten the number of cold showers I have had to have in a morning.

Today was Sunday and I was stressing far too much about what I was going to wear for lunch with Naomi… I had lost count of the number of times I have changed my outfit, I wanted to look good but at the same time didn't want Naomi to think I was pushing for more than friends.

It was dead on 1pm when the doorbell rang… I checked myself in the mirror one more time before running to answer it. I felt my breathing hitch when I lay eyes on Naomi, I couldn't help but look her up and down before meeting her gaze "You found it ok then?"

She smiled "Yeah…"

I could sense she was nervous "You look gorgeous by the way."

She smiled again "Thanks, you scrub up pretty well yourself."

I playfully hit her on the arm as we both laughed, she then linked my arm with hers "You ready?"

I nodded "Yeah, I've been looking forward to today since it was arranged."

She looked round at me and smiled "Me too… I love spending time with you… everything feels so easy and relaxed."

It wasn't long until we reached the restaurant, we were sitting in a quiet corner, the conversation flowing easily now we were once again relaxed in each other's' company… I couldn't help but keep watching Naomi when she was talking, usually for longer than I should have been… I couldn't bring myself to look away; she took my breath away… I also noticed Naomi didn't look away either…maybe there was hope yet but I wasn't going to do anything… if Naomi wanted something to happen between us she would have to make the first move.

Time seemed to be going too fast… I didn't want lunch to end but as we finished the bottle of wine I knew we would have to leave, I was desperately trying to think of a way to spend more time with Naomi when it hit me… "I don't know if you have anything planned for the rest of the afternoon but well as you're new in London, would you like me to show you round, you know show you some of the sights…"

I looked down not wanting to meet Naomi's eyes, fearing rejection once again… I lifted my head instantly when I heard "I'd love to" a smile plastered across her face as our eyes met.

Naomi

Emily was so adorable, she looked absolutely amazing when she opened the door earlier but of course I didn't tell her what I really wanted to tell her… still a fucking coward then. We were both nervous but once again it was Emily that broke the ice and we fell into conversation, everything flowing so easily… I couldn't help but hold gazes for longer than would be normal… my heart beating faster every second… why couldn't I just have the guts to tell her how I fucking feel. I was dreading the end of lunch, having to part company with Emily… I wanted the afternoon to go on forever. Thankfully Emily must have felt the same because now we were walking arm in arm around the streets of London as Emily showed me some of her favourite places.

We had been to Buckingham Palace and tried pulling faces at the guards to see what reaction we got… they were boring bastards though and didn't react at all. We had followed this by a trip to Trafalgar Square when I had stood laughing at Emily trying to climb up onto one of the Lions… she got me back when she made me try as I sucked at it as much as she did but she whipped out her phone and started taking photos. I had tried to grab her phone from her to delete the pictures but all it had resulted in was our faces being inches apart, our lips nearly touching… until Emily pulled away "Come on, let's go for a walk by the river."

The disappointment I felt was what I imagined being hit by 10 ton of bricks felt like but I did my best to hide it as it obviously wasn't what she wanted… I had seriously blown my fucking chances by running.

I enjoyed it as we walked along the river, it was late afternoon now so was beginning to quieten down, everything seemed sort of peaceful as I sat on a bench with Emily looking over to the houses of parliament before looking up to the London Eye, its lights sparkling in the dark "I'd love to go up there one day." I whispered quietly

Emily smiled as she turned to look at me "It's an amazing experience… I'll take you on one day."

I couldn't help but smile "Thanks, you know back in Ireland I used to look at the photos and wish I was there… I always used to dream about going on, on Valentine's Day… you know in one of the special valentine's pods…I guess I never found the right person."

Emily smiled "Yet, you're not exactly old Naomi… you're Mr Right might just be round the corner."

I smiled although I couldn't help but think she might be sitting next to me right now.

Suddenly Emily jumped up "Come on, it's getting cold…" she took a deep breath "Do you fancy coming back to mine for a coffee… and you never know I might make you something to eat later."

I smiled "I'd love to…" I paused "I just have to go collect something from Effy's though so could I meet you at yours in an hour."

She smiled "Yeah sure… I'll get the kettle on ready."

About 15 minutes later I was banging on Effy's door, she was surprised to see me when she opened it "What are you doing here… I thought you were with Emily?"

I walked through the door "I have been… I'm on my way to hers now as well but made an excuse about needing to pick something up from here… I seriously need to talk to you Eff, my fucking head is spinning."

She led me into the lounge and I started chattering again "Eff what shall I do, I've been trying to fight it but I can't… I just fucking can't, we nearly kissed earlier but she pulled back… I don't want to lose her Eff but I don't think I can just be her friend… all I want to do is push her against every wall in London and fucking kiss her…"

Effy looked directly at me "Go do it then… what you doing here?"

I rolled my eyes "You make it sound so simple… if I do I might lose her completely."

Effy smirked "Look, there is a reason she was so hurt when you ran after last time… don't think I haven't noticed the pair of you in the club, you were practically eye fucking one another after you got those drinks… she wants you as much as you want her so fucking get round there and tell her how you feel… I don't want to have this conversation with you again."

I hugged Effy before bolting out the door and running straight to Emily's, she let me straight in smiling "Just in time, the kettles just boiled… milk and one sugar in coffee isn't it."

I nodded "Yeah thanks…"

I took a deep breath as I watched her put the milk back in the fridge, I walked over just as she turned around and took my chance… it was now or never… I pushed Emily back against the fridge and looked into her eyes before pressing my lips to hers and praying deep inside I wasn't about to lose a friend…

So is Naomi about to lose her friend... how is Emily going to react...