A/N: Hello again. This is a bit of a filler chapter but hopefully some nice interaction between Naomi and Gina at the end. I don't have a lot to say other than hope it's ok and if you can read and/or review then that would be brilliant. Thank you for all the reviews and alerts so far.

Emily

I hummed along with the radio and turned the volume up a tiny bit as I danced my way round the kitchen. I hadn't got a clue what the song was but I didn't care, everything seemed brighter this morning, even my stinking hangover hadn't dampened my mood. I felt on top of the world ever since I'd woken up with Naomi's arm curled protectively around my waist and her face nestled in to the back of my neck. She was making the cutest small grunting noises, which I know sounds like an oxymoron, but believe me when I say it was one of the sweetest sounds I'd ever heard.

I danced my way over to the fridge and grabbed some sausages, bacon, mushrooms and eggs. After a heavy night drinking there was only one thing for it, Emily's famous brunch.

I'd already been up a while and although I'd been careful not to wake her when I got out of bed I'd noticed Naomi stir slightly, so I hoped the smell of cooking bacon would be enough to lure her downstairs. I'd already gone back up once to see if she was awake when I took some water and painkillers to her. I'd left them on the bedside table and realised she hadn't moved at all since I'd left, she was obviously a heavy sleeper but that was fine by me because it meant I got to spend 10 minutes watching her without scaring the shit out of her or looking like a crazy stalker.

I watched her intently as the early morning light broke through the curtains, illuminating her in a way that added another dimension to her, in my humble opinion, already perfect form. I'd reached out slowly and tucked a strand of hair behind her ear so I could get a better view of her face taking care not to disturb her slumber. I stood mesmerised as I committed to memory new things I was noticing about her. How her profile started with a slightly furrowed brow; how her nose crinkled occasionally as she slept; how her oh so kissable lips shuddered gently as the quiet noises escaped her mouth. My gaze had travelled down her perfect neckline and along her collarbone and I smiled at the memory of kissing along the same path last night. I followed the outline of her toned arm which was spread across the bed still in a protective pose even though I wasn't there anymore and finally my eyes stopped at the beautiful hands that had definitely not been kept to themselves last night.

In the kitchen I picked up a piece of toast and let my mind drift back.

We'd kissed against the door for a while and it was fairly innocent, well as innocent as any of our kisses could be. It still amazed me every time our lips locked just how fucking wonderful it felt. The world standing still moment I had felt when we kissed for the first time was continuously present but now it was accompanied by a growing want to be near to Naomi, to touch her, to make her totally mine. Obviously I couldn't totally rein in my lust filled brain but I genuinely meant it when I said that Naomi was in control and I would take my lead from her.

Eventually we had broken apart and I found a t-shirt and shorts she could use as pyjamas. She'd shyly said thanks and gone into the en-suite to change allowing me time to do the same in the bedroom. She'd looked awkwardly at the bed when she'd come back, asking which side she should sleep but I didn't hear her the first time because I was too busy staring at her gorgeous legs. Fuck, I couldn't wait for those to be wrapped around me or tangled on top of mine. Naomi coughed at that point and I looked up, clearly embarrassed but unrepentant never the less. They were amazing legs, long and golden, toned just the right amount so they didn't seem too muscly. I don't think either of us was under any illusion what I'd been thinking about when my eyes finally met the amused blue ones staring back at me.

The fact I'd so obviously been checking her out seemed to make Naomi more confident and any awkwardness soon disappeared. I'd quickly brushed my teeth and found her already in bed when I came back into the room. I got in beside her and switched out the light. Because I didn't want her to feel under any pressure I was afraid to move in case she thought I was trying to leap on her but I needn't have worried because she'd cheekily asked me if I planned on waiting any longer before I kissed her. Even in the dark I could sense the smile on her face as she said it and it was all the prompting I needed. This time the kisses were more passionate and were made a lot less innocent by the fact that we only partly clothed and were in bed.

I was surprised when Naomi shifted position so she was almost lying on top of me as she began kissing my neck in earnest, but hey if it was alright with her it was more than alright with me. I'd wrapped my arms around her back and gently started running my fingers up and down, causing her to moan softly into my ear. That was a particularly tough point as all I wanted to do was flip us and do dirty things to her right then and there, but I didn't, which I think you'll agree shows an amazing amount of restraint on my part. I felt Naomi's hand gently grip my wrist and she slowly but firmly moved my hands down to her arse. I didn't need asking twice as I finally got to touch the part of her body that had first caused me to drool over her. It was so much better in the flesh than anything I'd imagined when I stared at it.

Our lips were once again attached in a hungry kiss and I was murmuring as our tongues reconnected and slid insistently across each other as Naomi explored my mouth. I couldn't help gasping slightly as I felt her hand slowly slide inside my t-shirt and her fingertips grazed softly across my skin, leaving a trail of goosebumps in her wake. Given how nervous she had seemed earlier I was convinced she would let her hand rest against my side or something but no it was slowly inching up my body and I silently prayed I knew its final destination. Naomi hesitated slightly when she reached the underside of my breast and I felt sure she could hear my brain screaming for her to continue, oh God I wanted her to touch me so badly. After a moment I started to think it wasn't going to happen until I felt her fingertips tentatively brush across the swell of my breast and my nipple which grew even harder in response to her touch. I moaned loudly, letting her know what she was doing was ok and that I wanted her to continue. The noise seemed to make her bolder still and she groaned into my mouth as she finally took it into her hand and began to gently knead it while rubbing her palm across my nipple.

I was so busy enjoying the feeling of having my hands on her arse and her hand on my tit that I failed to notice her thigh had been slowly grinding into me the whole time. It wasn't until I felt a familiar tingle start spreading up my body, I realised what was about to happen very shortly unless I stopped it. Naomi was shocked when I pushed her away from me and had immediately asked what was wrong or if it was her fault. Apologetically I said that yes it was to do with her but no, she wasn't at fault. She'd looked confused until I explained what was about to happen unless we stopped when we did. The broad grin that spread across her face did nothing to stop the deep shade of crimson sweeping across my cheeks. I hastily got out of bed and could hear her chuckling as I went into the en-suite to calm down. When I returned Naomi was almost asleep, I got back into bed and she pulled me into her, wrapping her arm tightly around me. I'd stopped feeling so embarrassed until Naomi had asked me if her arm was ok where it was because she could always move it if it was turning me on too much. I groaned and replied that I was never going to live this down was I? Her 'nope' said through a snort of laughter was the last thing I heard before I drifted off to sleep.

I was brought out of my reminiscing by the sound of the front door being slammed, followed by a loud clicking of heels down the hallway.

"Fuck's sake Em, I thought brunch would be ready by now. I turned down a shag because I wanted to get home in time." Katie said loudly as she entered the kitchen.

I raised my eyebrow, "I don't think my cooking's that good and keep your voice down."

Katie grinned, "Alright, I turned down a second shag of the morning to get home. Why do I need to be quiet?"

"Naomi's still asleep." I replied like it was no big deal.

Katie's mouth flew open, "Finally you two have stopped behaving like pussies and fucked each other. I want details."

I shook my head, "We didn't sleep together, well we did, but we didn't have sex."

Katie looked astonished, "So you slept in the same bed, half naked, and you still didn't screw? What the fuck is wrong with the pair of you?"

I sighed as I switched on the cooker, "Look Katie I know you don't get it, not sleeping with someone the first night you meet them is against the slapper's moral code or something. But it's different with me and Naomi, I want our first time to be special not some drunken fumble, how is Cook by the way?"

"Still a fucking awesome shag, he says hi, and stop changing the subject." Katie replied with a stare that told me she wasn't letting this drop.

I began placing the food onto the grill pan, my brunch was legendary at curing a hangover but not even I was brave enough to risk a fry up.

"I wasn't changing the subject, I just don't think it's appropriate to discuss what Naomi and I did in bed with you that's all, it's private." I stated firmly.

The anticipated snort of laughter reverberated around the kitchen, "Fuck off Em, since when have we kept stuff like that from each other? And don't try to pull the 'it's different with Naomi' bollocks either. What are you hiding?"

I was glad I was facing away from her so she couldn't see me starting to blush. "Nothing, we kissed for a bit, I got to feel her arse,"

"Still an 8 out of 10?" Katie interrupted.

I turned round with a grin, "Much closer to a 10 actually."

"Did she feel you up?" Katie continued to probe.

My smile broadened, "Hell yeah. I wasn't sure she'd go through with it at first but once her hand was under my t-shirt there was no stopping her."

Katie rolled her eyes, "Hmmm, it's only taken her two months to cop a feel of your tits, she really is one fast mover. Then what?"

"We went to sleep." I placed the food under the grill, silently hoping Katie would leave it there, but realistically knowing she wouldn't.

Katie snorted, "Just like that? You stopped and politely wished each other goodnight and dropped off in each other's arms?"

"Mmm hmm." I replied non-committally.

"Don't fucking make me laugh, you're lying. You're honestly telling me you've finally got the person you've been lusting after for ages into your bed, she's kissing you and feeling your tits and you just called a halt to things and went to sleep. Jesus Em, I know you're taking it slowly with Naomi, but you haven't had a total personality change so don't pretend you weren't tempted to fuck her." Katie challenged.

I decided I wasn't going to get away with it so I might as well come clean. I turned around and glared at my twin.

"Fine, I was lying. I seriously wanted to screw her brains out but I controlled myself, well at first." I said with a resigned sigh.

Katie raised her eyebrow, "At first? Do carry on."

My shoulders slumped, "She was kind of lying on top of me and having her finally touch me felt really, really good and so I wasn't paying much attention to her leg."

Katie's mouth twitched, "Her leg? Which was..."

"Grinding..." I mumbled.

"Grinding?" Katie questioned until she caught on, "Oh, I see grinding, grinding."

I bit my lip and nodded.

"Oh my God Em, you didn't? How embarrassing." Katie asked as her eyes widened.

I snorted, "No I bloody well didn't, I managed to stop it in time, but I had to tell her why. I'm supposed to be the experienced one here not some fucking teenage virgin who's so fired up she comes as soon as she's touched."

I could tell Katie was trying not to laugh, "So what did you do then?"

"Got out of bed and had a sodding cold shower, it was the only thing I could think of that might calm me down." I said with a roll of my eyes.

Katie's mouth twitched again, "You could have always finished it off yourself, or let Naomi do it."

I blushed. What? Like you wouldn't have been tempted too. "It didn't feel right so I just had a shower."

That did it for Katie and a huge bellow of laughter erupted from her mouth, she continued laughing until there were tears streaming down her face, once or twice she tried to speak but she couldn't breathe enough to do it. I checked on the food again and waited for her to stop. I knew she'd find this hilarious, Emily Fitch suffering from the female equivalent of premature ejaculation. Great, she'd be dining out for weeks on this one.

Eventually she calmed down enough to speak, "Oh God Em, I didn't think you could get any more lame, but that's priceless."

"Fuck off Katie." I scowled as I shoved a plate in front of her, I thought nothing was going to make me in a bad mood today, clearly I had been wrong.

I picked up the two remaining plates and put them down on the table. I walked towards the door and looked up to see Naomi already there. My heart thumped in my chest and my mouth went dry. Her bed hair was messy and her eyes were covered in smudged make up, her clothes were dishevelled and she was standing awkwardly against the door frame. It didn't matter, I had never seen anything so sexy in my life and to me she looked perfect.

"Morning, thanks for the painkillers." She said quietly as she entered the room.

Come on Emily, say something, anything at all, speak and stop bloody staring at her with your mouth hanging open. "Brunch?"

That's it? That's all I could come up with? Brunch. It was said as a question. She's not a fucking idiot, I think she's well aware of what meals are called.

She smiled and sat down, "Great, I'm starving."

I was still rigidly standing on the spot like some sort of statue, yeah right Emily, like some sort of creepy stalker statue. I blinked a few times before I shook myself out of my Naomi induced coma. I sat down and stared at my food as I felt the burning sensation across my cheeks. What the hell was wrong with me?

"So then," Katie's voice cut across the table, "What other superpowers has Hottie McNicearse got?"

Naomi looked confused, "Sorry?"

Katie smirked, "Can you leap tall buildings in a bound? Or have you got x-ray vision?"

The blonde was still no wiser.

"Fair enough I suppose the ability to turn my sister into a total zombie, and the fact you only have to touch her to make her come is pretty impressive. Glad it's not putting you off." Katie said shovelling a large forkful of food into her mouth.

My head shot up, "Katie!"

Naomi paused and shrugged, "Actually, I find it quite flattering."

I smiled shyly, "Sorry, you're just so breathtakingly gorgeous and sexy, I can't help it."

A large grin broke out on her face, "The feeling's entirely mutual, I can assure you."

Katie rolled her eyes, "Oh dear God, please you two this is putting me off my food. You act like you're in fucking love or something."

I hastily glanced at Naomi, I hoped she'd remember our conversation last night but we'd been pretty wasted and maybe she hadn't meant it so was looking to use the 'oh how much did we have to drink' line to get out of it.

The blue eyes were focused on me and she bit her lip, "I think I was supposed to ask you a question when we were sober."

I sighed with relief, "Yeah, I remember that too and the answer is still yes, I do."

The smile I got in return would have been enough on its own to make me instantly fall in love with her. It was no good, I had to kiss her, to hell with Katie and her nausea. I got up and sat in Naomi's lap before I gently pressed our lips together, it was actually quite chaste but it still turned my stomach inside out more than any of our others. We broke apart and sat staring deeply into each other's eyes with face breaking smiles.

"Right I've had enough, I can't finish this without puking it back up so I'm going for a shower. And at least mine won't be cold because unlike some freaks, I had plenty of sex last night." Katie said with a sneer as she rose from the table.

Once she had gone, Naomi turned to me, "I'm guessing Katie's not a morning person?"

I giggled, "What was your first clue?"

Naomi pretended to consider my question, "Because if I'd had as much sex last night as she had, I would never be that grumpy this morning."

"Well let's hope we test out that theory sooner rather than later." I said with a wink as I leaned in for another kiss.

Gina

I stirred my tea absent mindedly and glanced at the clock again. I knew I was being stupid, Naomi was a grown woman and could stay out whenever she wanted, but it's not unreasonable to expect a text once in a while is it? Just so I know she's safe and not lying in a ditch somewhere.

I sighed knowing full well Naomi would just accuse me of being over protective again. I could hear the conversation playing out in my head and as usual it would end with her storming off in a huff accusing me of treating her like a child. It was a fair point I suppose but just because she was an adult didn't mean she'd ever stop being my little girl.

Ever since she'd started going out I'd always only half slept until I heard her key in the door, usually after several attempts, and could hear her and Effy desperately trying to be quiet as they stumbled into her room drunk as skunks. Then I could sleep soundly, once I knew she was back home safely.

It wasn't so bad when she was away at uni because although I'm sure she got up to all sorts, I didn't have to know about it so I didn't worry. Somehow seeing her leaving the house meant that I expected to hear her come home again and couldn't sleep properly until she did. I'd tried to explain this to her one day but that just resulted in her logically dismantling my argument piece by piece. The fact I knew it was irrational but still believed it anyway only seemed to increase her annoyance.

The thing I think she forgets sometimes is that she's the only family I've got. I was an only child, a surprise gift for my parents after many years of trying so they were a lot older than most parents with kids my age. I remember asking my Mum one day when I first went to school why she wasn't young and pretty like the other Mummies. My Dad had died when I was in my teens and my Mum died when Naomi was fairly young so for a long time it's only been the two of us. Her Dad, shitty little prick that he was, fucked off ages ago and we'd had no contact since so there was no family from his side either.

Maybe that made me a bit suffocating at times and honestly I tried not to be but Naomi didn't seem to want me to worry about her at all. Let's just say it had lead to a fair amount of conflict over the years as I tried to set boundaries that my daughter had immediately seen as a challenge to step over.

I'd tried not to pry about Emily but even from a distance you could see the change in Naomi and so I was bound to be curious. So far Naomi had resisted any attempt for us to meet, saying it was far too early for that but if it got serious she'd definitely invite her to the house. I wondered if she realised that you didn't have to be a genius to work out things already looked pretty serious.

I rolled my eyes as the doorbell rang and I went to answer it, "About bloody time Naomi and don't tell me you've lost your keys again."

Effy turned around with a smirk, "Well that's a fine way to be greeted Gina, no wonder you and Naoms are always at each other's throats."

I ushered her in and gave her a hug, "It's nice to see you love, go through there's tea in the pot."

I followed her into the kitchen and poured myself another cup.

"So I'm guessing the prodigal daughter isn't here then?" Effy said in her half interested (which I knew meant she was really very interested) voice as she took a sip of tea.

I shook my head, "Didn't come home last night and she didn't even say she was staying out nor what time she'll be back."

Effy shrugged, "If anything had happened I'd have texted you Gina, or Emily would."

"So she's with Emily then?" I asked.

"Yeah, I suppose so. She walked her home last night so she must have stayed." Effy replied.

We sat in silence for a while until Effy looked at me with a smirk, "Come on Gina, ask away."

I let out a deep breath, "Effy, I'm really not trying to pry into Naomi's business, but honestly she doesn't tell me anything."

The brunette laughed, "It's ok I can see you're dying to know."

"What's she like?" I asked eagerly.

Effy began, "She's very pretty, although don't tell Naomi I called her that."

I paused, "Why because she'd get jealous?"

Effy snorted, "No because she'd kick my arse for ever describing 'her Emily' as anything less than stunningly beautiful, which of course if I did, then she'd get jealous and throw a hissy fit."

I smiled at the thought of my stroppy daughter ever describing anyone as beautiful, "Go on."

Effy shrugged, "I only met her properly last night, but she seems nice, you know good for Naomi."

I frowned, "Come on Effy, I know you too well, you'll have been doing all your psychoanalysis stuff. I want more details than that, you're almost as bad as Naomi."

Effy took a sip of her tea, "The best way I can describe Emily until you meet her, which I don't think will be long now, is to tell you how Naomi behaves around her."

"Alright if that's the best I can get." I said slightly annoyed that Effy wasn't being open with me.

"Gina trust me, what I'm about to explain will give you a far better picture than if I say she's 5'3'', red hair, slim, brown eyes, slight lisp." Effy said knowingly.

I smiled at the information anyway, she sounded very cute, "Sorry love, go on."

"Right, I have never seen Naomi behave like such a soppy idiot as when she's with Emily. She's constantly searching for her as if she can't bear to tear her eyes away from her for a second. She's affectionate and caring, and not just when they kiss or hug, which they do a lot, but it's always like she wants some sort of physical connection. She's considerate, always asking if Emily's ok or what she wants to do before she even thinks about herself." Effy paused as my mouth fell open.

"Naomi? As in my moody, narky daughter?" I asked incredulously.

Effy nodded, "The very same. Oh and another thing, she's a lot less childish, or rather when she's childish Emily makes her apologise."

"Emily can stop her childishness?" I said in amazement.

"Gina, Naomi adores her so I think Emily can pretty much stop anything." Effy said with a smile.

I sat back in my chair and processed the information I'd just received. After a while a slight frown appeared on my face, "Emily doesn't take advantage of Naomi does she, this is all so new it'd be easy to manipulate her."

Effy burst out laughing, "Gina, Emily is crazy about Naomi too, and I don't think she'd ever deliberately hurt her. I gave her the 'hurt my friend and I'll kill you speech' and she told me she'd never be able to forgive herself if she did."

I shook my head, "Well, well, I could tell she had changed, she's been less uptight and much more easy going but I didn't have any idea she was in love. Jesus Effy, I need to meet this girl and soon."

"Like I said I don't think you'll have to wait much longer." Effy said just as we heard a key in the lock.

"In the kitchen love." I called out.

Naomi came in with what I can only describe as a spring in her step; it was disconcerting to be honest.

"Hi Eff, thought you might be here." She said brightly as she gave her friend a hug.

Then she came over to me and did the same, which never happened. "Who are you?"

Naomi rolled her eyes, "Can't I be in a good mood for a change."

"Of course you can, but it's such a change you have to allow me to freak out a little bit. Did you have a good night?" I said with a raised eyebrow.

She paused, "Mum, I'm sorry I didn't text to let you know I was staying out, I know you worry."

I nearly fell off the chair, not only was it an acceptance that I worry about her, but an apology too, "Seriously, what have you done with my daughter?"

She turned to Effy, "See I can't win."

She walked over to the fridge, "Is there anything for lunch, I'm starving."

"So Emily wasn't a good enough host to feed you then, very remiss of her." Effy said with a smirk.

I noticed Naomi start to blush, another thing added to my scenes you seldom see for this morning "Er, actually she made brunch but it erm went cold."

"I was going to do a full roast later, Effy you'll stay won't you?" I asked.

Effy nodded, "Wouldn't miss it for the world. You should invite Emily over sometime Naoms, Gina's roasts are legendary."

I stiffened waiting for the usual evasive answer.

"Actually that's not a bad idea, it's about time you met Emily Mum. How about next weekend?" Naomi said buttering a slice of bread.

I was so shocked it took me a while to answer, "Fine, next weekend would be good."

Naomi took a big bite, "It might have to be the weekend after as she normally goes to her parent's house and could need a bit of notice but I'll have a shower, get changed and give her a call."

I watched her take the stairs two at a time before I turned to Effy and shook my head.

"See what I mean, she's a changed woman." Effy said with a grin.

I nodded, Naomi was very different and I couldn't wait to meet this mythical creature who had changed her.

Naomi

I could hear them talking as I ran upstairs and got in the shower. I know Mum had probably been pumping Effy for information about Emily, and I use the word 'pumping' loosely because Effy would have been dying to spill her guts as well. Eff was a great confidante at times and if she really thought it was for the best then your secrets would go to her grave with her. So for example she had never told another living soul about the time when I was 12 and not getting on that well with Mum when I tried to find my Dad. It was one of those stupid childish fantasies, that I'd track him down and discover this amazing new family. Of course I hadn't got anywhere, he really had disappeared without a trace apparently, but Effy knew it would still upset Mum that I'd tried, so that was it, Gina would never know.

Trouble was Effy was the one that decided if it was really something secret or something that people should know and she'd should help you out by telling them on your behalf. Funnily enough quite a bit fell into the latter category and I'd long ago realised Cook would get told most things about me and vice versa so in the end we cut out the middle man and agreed to tell each other everything. Effy had been pretty pissed off for a while because we'd spoiled her fun but in the end we decided having no secrets between the three of us was actually ok.

I knew Effy regularly blabbed to my Mum as well, filling her in on things that I didn't want to discuss. At first I found it irritating but after a while I figured it was a way for Mum to know what was going on in my life and that I was ok without us having to have any drawn out, embarrassing conversations about it. So through Effy, Mum knew when I got my first period, lost my virginity and the fact that I always insisted on using a condom, no matter how drunk I was; I know it sounds a bit weird but it worked for us. Undoubtedly Mum would now know that I was in love with Emily but the odd thing was I didn't think I'd have a problem talking about Emily with Mum, in fact I wanted to bang on about how fantastic she was to anyone who'd listen.

I dried off quickly and got changed before I made my way downstairs. The whispered conversation ceased as soon as I walked through the door.

"Please don't stop on my account, I've got to ring Em anyway, so you two just carry on with your speculation." I said with a roll of my eyes as I sat down at the table, noting the looks of surprise that I was going to make the call publicly instead of squirreling myself away.

I pulled my phone out of my pocket and dialled her number, it rang a few times before going to voicemail. I left a message asking Emily to call me back when she could. After about 30 seconds the phone rang.

"Hey baby, thanks for calling me back." I said with a smile as I answered. The room was silent and I could tell Effy and my Mum were listening in, but I didn't care.

"Sorry, my phone was in my bag. So how can I help you gorgeous, it's only been a couple of hours since I've seen you?" Emily said over the noise in the background.

"Jesus Em, how many people are at your parent's for lunch?" I asked.

There was a sigh, "Don't even go there, every couple of months they have an open house and loads of minor celebrities turn up for the free food and drink, it's a nightmare."

I was intrigued, "Celebrities like who?"

"For God's sake Naomi, don't say that, you sound as bad as Katie, who is currently snogging the face off that twat who does the weather on Mum and Dad's show." Emily scolded.

"But I thought you said he was gay?" I said in surprise.

"Like you said about Cook, that's a minor detail to Katie," Emily said with a chuckle, "Hang on I'll go somewhere a bit quieter."

After about a minute I heard a door opening and closing and the noise disappeared. "Where did you find to hide?"

"Under stairs cupboard, it's the only safe haven..." Emily started as the door opened, "Fuck off James. [pause] No it's not my 'latest piece of muff' [pause] it's none of your fucking business you worm [pause and muffled scuffling sound] oh fucking grow up you prick, go tell Mum then see if I give a shit. Sorry about that."

"Em, what just happened?" I asked totally confused by the series of events.

"Don't worry about it, my brother has been following me around trying to get information about you. So I kneed him in the balls and now he's gone crying to my Mum." Emily said like it was the most natural thing in the world.

"You kneed your own brother in the balls?" I had to check.

"Yeah, it's the only language he understands. He's a total perv and will hit on you shamelessly when you meet him, you're exactly his type." Emily said with a sigh.

"What blonde and gorgeous?" I responded cheekily.

"No, female." Emily replied dryly.

I felt the pout appear on my face, but the smile was back at her next comment.

"You being blonde and gorgeous as well as female makes you far more my type."

"Nice save Fitch. Speaking of meeting families, the reason I rang was to see if you could make it over to mine for Sunday lunch next week or the week after?" My voice sounded far more confident than I felt.

There was a pause, "I'm not sure about next weekend, I might have to rearrange some things but if not I can definitely do the one after that."

I smiled, "Ok, we'll say definitely two weeks time but hopefully next Sunday. My Mum's really looking forward to meeting you especially now Effy has filled her in on last night."

Emily laughed, "It's all good stuff I hope."

"As if I'd let anyone say anything bad about you." I said in mock indignation.

"You're my proper little knight in shining armour aren't you, defending my honour, especially when you're the one most likely to tarnish my reputation at the moment. That kiss goodbye this morning had all the neighbours' curtains twitching." Emily said huskily.

"Yeah, well I wanted to make sure you didn't forget about me." I replied.

Emily chuckled, "As if, I can't stop thinking about you."

I sighed contentedly, "Me neither, I miss you."

"I miss you too. Look I'd better get back to the mad house before they send out a search party. I'll see you tomorrow and I love you." Emily said apologetically.

"See you tomorrow, I love you too." I said with as smile as I put the phone down.

I looked up to find Effy smirking at me and my Mum with a stupid expression on her face, "What?"

She shook herself "Nothing love, I'll get on with the dinner. Why don't you and Effy go into the lounge for a chat?"

I rolled my eyes, "Real subtle Mum, very smooth. Look, Effy is just going to report back to you anyway and frankly I'd rather you heard the facts rather than the version with her unique spin on everything."

Effy looked indignant, "Hey, I don't do that. Well only a little bit, I don't distort the true meaning."

My Mum walked over to the fridge and got a bottle of white wine, "Get some glasses then."

I grumbled under my breath but opened the cupboard and placed three glasses on the table.

"So how do you want to do this? Me just talking or question & answer?" I said with a resigned sigh.

They looked at each other, "Q&A but if we miss anything juicy you have to tell us."

I shrugged, "Fine what do you want to know?"

"When did you know you loved her?" Mum kicked off.

"Last night I suppose, Effy helpfully pointed it out in the pub." I answered.

Mum looked thoughtful, "And did you know Emily felt the same?"

I shook my head and Effy snorted, "I wasn't sure ok?"

"Gina, Naomi is about the only one, we could all see it straight away when we saw them together. Anyway surely you knew from the song?" Effy said scathingly.

I shrugged, I had a feeling I was going to be doing that a lot, "I didn't want to hope, in case it wasn't true."

"What song?" my Mum chipped in.

"It was karaoke at Uncle Keith's and Emily sang me a song which might have mentioned something about us having our love." I responded.

Mum paused, "So what's she like? Effy has described her a bit but I want to hear it from you."

I smiled and sighed, "Mum, she's amazing. She's really beautiful, not just physically, as a person you know?"

Mum nodded.

"She's kind and sweet and intelligent and funny. I don't know, she's just perfect. When I'm around her I feel like I'm a better person, not so much of an idiot, not so childish, not so moody, I can't really describe it properly, just better and more like how I want to be." I explained.

My Mum was now smiling broadly, "She sounds lovely, I can't wait to meet her."

I looked sceptical, "You're not going to embarrass me are you Mum?"

"Embarrass you how?" Mum questioned.

I shrugged, "I don't know, being all gushing or clingy."

"Naomi Campbell, I do not gush nor am I clingy. I just think it's pretty fucking amazing you've fallen in love, I always worried you'd never let yourself." Mum said with a frown.

I was about to protest when the doorbell went again, "I'll get it."

I walked out into the hall and opened the door, Cook was grinning from ear to ear and he winked at me as he entered the house, "Alright blondie, I hear you stayed out all night you dirty little stop out."

I followed him into the kitchen and watched as he kissed my Mum hello and gave Effy a hug, "So I suppose you want your dinner then?"

Cook held his arms out, "Naturally, when do I ever miss Mrs C's Sunday roasts?"

Mum laughed, "So a full house it is then. Did you have a good night Cook?"

His grin widened, "Too fucking right Mrs C, Katie Fitch is one hell of a goer."

I looked at Effy who had bristled, "Cook, don't bang on about it eh?"

He looked sheepish, "Sorry Eff, I didn't think."

Effy shrugged, "Doesn't matter. So I'm assuming she's made contact today then, how romantic."

Cook looked at me, "Did she say anything when she got home?"

I shook my head, "Not when I was there, but I was asleep when she got in and she was talking to Emily when I made it downstairs."

Cook grinned, "Speaking of which, apparently I have to ask you to tell me about your superpowers."

I blushed, "I don't know what you're talking about."

Cook laughed, "Your face says otherwise Naoms. Did you bang her?"

"Cook!" I shouted with a look towards my Mum.

"Sorry Mrs C, but come on we're all dying to know." Cook said with a shrug.

I stared at my Mum and Effy who were both looking at me expectantly, "We didn't have sex ok? We slept in the same bed but nothing happened."

"Not what I heard babe." Cook said with a devilish smile.

"So what did you hear Cook?" I challenged.

Cook smirked, "That you felt her tits, she felt your arse and you almost made her come on the spot cos you were grinding against her."

I felt my cheeks begin to burn, I should have known fucking twins would tell each other everything.

Effy began to laugh at my discomfort, "Wow Naoms, if I'd have known you were so potent I'd never have slept in the same bed as you."

"Fuck off Eff, it's only with Emily." I replied sulkily as I sent a text.

My Mum coughed and I could tell she was trying not to laugh, so much for all this opening up to her bollocks if all she was going to do was take the piss. I glared at her.

"Why don't you go into the lounge while I get on with dinner?" She said with a smile.

"Fine. Come on you two." I mumbled in response.

We all got up from the table and walked into the lounge. Effy and Cook grinned at me, they were going to make this really uncomfortable.

I sat down with a resigned sigh, "What do you want to know?"

Cook looked at Effy, "I dunno, everything?"

I was about to answer when my phone beeped, I looked at the message and a smile spread across my face.

I raised my head and stared at Cook, "Before I spill my guts, I think we need to have a chat about your night James."

Effy looked intrigued, "Something to share Cook?"

He looked embarrassed but shook his head.

I showed Effy the text from Emily and she began to laugh. "Fucking hell Cook, I'm all for a bit of role play but that's just plain weird, even for you."

"What? Katie was up for it so I thought why not." Cook said in a slightly embarrassed tone.

A snort of laughter escaped my mouth, "Seriously, that makes my night look tame in comparison. How on earth did you suggest it to her?"

Cook grinned and all trace of shame was gone, "Well she was giving me another spectacular blow job back at mine and I looked down and thought..."

My mind drifted, at least now the focus wasn't on me and Emily. Maybe twins telling each other everything wasn't so bad after all, I thought as Cook continued with his story.