The next morning Emily picks up an all to excited Garcia before making her way to JJ's place. The three make their way to an out of the way boutique where Emily is greeted by name, and they are offered a glass of champagne each. JJ and Garcia stick together to slowly explore the rows of colourful gowns, whilst Emily marches around plucking up dresses with extreme precision. She makes her way back to the blondes and hands JJ half of her collection.
"I think these will be suitable, I got you a couple of different styles just to get a feel for what you might like." The brunette nods at her friends before marching off toward the changing rooms with her own selection.
"Wow, she's...efficient" Garcia frowns at the dampener Emily's pace had put on the frivolity of the occasion.
"She probably has to do this all the time pen, I'm sure it loses its appeal after a few times." JJ reasons, hauling her pile of fabric over to the next open dressing room.
Garcia sat her self on the comfortable chairs provided and indulged herself in another glass of champagne, she was intent on enjoying the experience despite her friends exasperation.
Emily was the first to emerge (no surprises there) she was wearing a grey square neck gown that cinched slightly at the waist before falling into a straight silhouette with a slight train. She stepped up onto the platform and turned in front of the tall mirrors to get a full look.
"Oh Princess, that's gorgeous!" Garcia exclaimed
"Thanks Pen, but I don't think I'm a fan." Emily replied, steeping down.
With a rustle of the curtain JJ emerged in her first dress, a sage geogette dress with a v-neck created by overlaying folds. The hem fell over her feet, with a slit to mid thigh.
"I think I need to see this one with heels" The blonde noted as she made her way onto the platform.
Completely unbeknown to the others Emily was struggling quite intensely with her own brain at the sight of her best friend. The butterflies that had been present since JJ's acceptance seemed to turn to fire in the brunette's core. God how am I gonna survive this.
Both women returned to their dressing rooms trying on a handful more dresses in varying colours and styles, dutifully turning in front of Garcia. A shop attendant surveyed the montage and offered to find some options based on the aspects each had liked in previous selection. She returned with one dress for each woman, passing them through the curtain. Garcia having seen both options before they were distributed smiled to herself, knowing her friends would make a beautiful couple.
JJ emerged in her new gown a black off the shoulder sweetheart neck line, with a mid thigh slit. The deep colour made her skin glow and falling fabric seemed to highlight every muscle and soft curve of her body. Before anyone could comment Emily appeared. Her gown was a maroon silk with spaghetti straps that held a soft cowl neckline, the soft fabric clung to her body leaving very little to the imagination the colour perfectly complimenting her dark features. JJ and Emily saw each other at the same instant they both stopped their movement to stare, Emily's eyes darkened with desire as she imagined being able to claim the woman before her in front of every person she hated. JJ's eyes widened seeing in her best friend a beautiful goddess. She had always known Emily was beautiful, but for the first time she found herself warmed by the sight.
"Wow" they both breathed out at the same time.
"I think you have both found the one!" Garcia exclaimed, causing both women to blush at the double entendre. The both took a turn on the platform confirming these were indeed the dresses for them. The sales assistant smiled proudly at the choice and offered to show them the selection of heels.
"I have a black pair that will work fine for me, thanks though." Emily replied with an easy smile. JJ took up the offer and settled on a pair of strappy gold heels to compliment the jewellery she would pair with the outfit. They both changed into their original clothes, JJ finding out that Emily had already paid for her dress and shoes before she had even returned.
"Em, I fully intended on paying for that!" The blonde exclaimed.
"Don't be silly, you're the one doing me a favour by coming to this thing, of course I am going to by your dress!" Emily mirrored JJ's tone of indignation. She smiled to herself at the resigned eye roll her argument won.
With the garment bags secured in Emily's car the trio proceeded to wander the streets, shopping some more before stopping to eat lunch.