30 Days - Chapter 2 (PART ONE)
Title: 30 Days (Chapter 2) PART ONE
Author: ifonlyyouwere
Rating: T (at the moment, due to swearing)
Pairing: Naomi/Emily.
Word Count: 5,213
Summary: Emily has always been in her sisters shadow, she never gets praised by her parents, sometimes they talk like she doesn't exist. That is until Naomi, Keiran's future step-daughter moves in next door with her Mum...
Disclaimer: I don't own Skins, I don't own the characters, I don't own the scenarios. All I own are my ideas. Not too shabby.
A/N: The majority of this chapter was written out in the sunshine on the hottest day of the year, listening to Get Cape. Wear Cape. Fly. Which is why all the songs in this chapter are by him :)
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“Do you never think about anyone but yourself? It’s all about you! Never about how I feel, how it’s breaking me.” Her voice broke, and Naomi gulped down the bile that had risen in her throat due to the vulnerability of her girlfriend’s voice. The rain poured around and Naomi couldn’t help but feel a little cliché, but now was not the time. The wet droplets were pounding down onto the pavement, splashing around her plimsolls, soaking through both of their clothes. There gazes locked once again, the sight of Emily’s tears mixed with rainwater making Naomi’s legs weak and she had lost ability to move. It was all of her doing, all of the lying; everything that had happened between them was because of her.
“I…I’m sorry…” It was faint, but Emily heard it, stepping closer a tiny bit so her warm breath was felt on Naomi’s face.
“Funny…” She said, the anger evident in her voice, the sly look in her eyes making Naomi feel very uncomfortable. “How do I know you’re not lying?” She turned away from her, walking away from her girlfriend and disappearing in the curtain of rain.
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DAY TWO
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It wasn’t long until Naomi saw Emily Fitch again. Katie had returned from her little ‘sleepover’ party, and Emily had become invisible once again. After their evening at the lake, her Emily had become friends, who talked about their problems, and looked out for each other. Especially Naomi, as she knew how hard it was for Emily to cope when the other members of her family were around. The next time she saw Emily Fitch was the next day, crying, at her front door. Due to the fact that Katie had taken over the Fitches house with her boyfriend and Katie had actually physically pushed her out of the house, saying that it was her day and that Emily should ‘Fuck off and die.’ Naomi had pulled her into a hug on the doorstep, pushing her head against her chest to make sure she felt safe. Naomi hadn’t known Emily all that long but she knew when she needed to feel like someone cared, to feel wanted, and that’s just what Naomi would do for her.
“Thank you…” Emily thanked, being led into the Campbell’s front room and sat down on the sofa.
”It’s no problem… Like I said, I’m always here.” Emily nodded, shrinking back into the comforting feeling of the settee cushions. She leant her head back, making sure her tears stay exactly where they were supposed to stay. She pulled the sleeves of her cardigan down over her hands, wrapping her fingers around the end to stop them from slipping back up. Naomi, in the kitchen was fetching them a drink, and a couple of slices of toast each.
“Are you cold?” Emily sharply turned her head towards Naomi’s voice and smiled as she saw Naomi with a tray of food and drinks for both of them. “I can get you an extra sweater, or put the heating on or somethi-“
“Naomi, I’m fine.”
”Are you sure?”
“Why do you care so much?”
“Because…wait what? How can I not care Emily? I know what your family put you through. I wont let you expect any less.” Emily nodded and watched Naomi walk around to the front of the sofa and place the tray down on the coffee table in front of them. “Now come on, eat up, we’ve got a busy day.” Naomi smiled at Emily’s bewildered expression, but then at her face when she turned to her toast. Easy way to please, Naomi thought. She sat down next to the redhead and grabbed the remote, putting the TV onto some music channel. They both tucked into their food, occasionally gazing up at the TV, or each other.
Finally after finishing everything on her plate, Emily turned and lay her head down in Naomi’s lap. It shocked Naomi a little bit, but she couldn’t help but smile as she looked up at Naomi with a cheeky grin on her face. She reached down slowly, threading her fingers through the thick strands of red hair, watching Emily’s eyes drift closed slightly. She turned back to the television to catch whatever was on. Her hand still absentmindedly making its way through its tresses, feeling Emily turn over so she could see the television.
”What are we doing today?”
“It’s a surprise.”
”Are you driving?”
”Yep.”
“Then it’s quite far away…”
“Emily! Don’t try and guess, because I’m not going to tell you.” Naomi felt the body shake with laughter beneath her and looked down, catching Emily’s eyes once more and then looking back up to the TV with a satisfied smirk on her face.
“Well can you at least tell me what I’ll need to bring?”
“I’ve got everything you need.” A huff was the reply and Naomi laughed before shuffling under the weight of Emily’s head.
“When are we going?”
“As soon as you’re ready to go…” She felt Emily snuggle into her lap a little more.
“Ok, ten more minutes then…”
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“So where are we actually going?” The two girls were now in Naomi’s mini, on their way to the surprise location that Naomi had sworn to secrecy. Naomi turned to look at Emily with an amused expression.
”I told you, it’s a surprise.”
“Not even a clue?”
“Nope!” A groan was all she heard after that, and then someone fiddling around with the radio trying to get a better station.
“You got any CDs? The radio is being shitty.” Naomi nodded and pointed to the glove box, which was pretty much overloaded with CD’s. Emily smiled and started to sort through the different cases to find anything that she liked. As she spotted a well-known CD, she pulled it out, pushing it into the CD player and watching the number move and the music start. As the melody kicked in, Emily couldn’t help but bob along to the song, singing the words she knew.
Don't let the silence get you down, though you've been sittin' here for hours, hoping a voice could soon be found, that speaks much louder that this music. If you're a little off colour and, out for the count, don't let it get you down. Don't let the talking keep you up, if they're your friends they share your vision, and as the phone ring breaks the silence they figure out that you don't want to answer.
“I didn’t know you liked him.”
“Ah see, you don’t really know me.”
“I think I know you more than your parents do…” The playful manner of their conversation dropping immediately, as the words came out of Naomi’s mouth.
“For fuck sake… I always do that…” Naomi turned her eyes back to road, and after feeling a hand rest slightly on her thigh, she quickly turned to Emily again, noticing the sly smile gracing her face. So she decided against saying anything about it. Taking it as a comforting gesture she turned back to the road once again, smiling to herself a little.
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“Wait, was that… Naomi…” Emily pondered as they passed a sign coming off at a junction. Naomi nodded, amusement lacing her features. Emily’s mood had picked up by a considerable amount as they had driven into the town. She gazed around, a bewildered state taking over her as she spotted little shops, and ice cream stands and boats moored up by the side of the cobbled streets.
“Have you ever been to the beach Em?” Emily shook her head sadly.
“Katie’s been, obviously. My whole family have been. I just haven’t had the chance.”
“Well then, today’s your lucky day.” Naomi smiled thoughtfully at Emily as they pulled into a small sandy car park. Turning off the ignition, she turned to Emily. “So what do you want to do first? It is your day after all.”
”It’s your day too.”
“But it’s more for you.” Naomi opened her door and stepped out into the warm air, smiling as the smell of sea air hit her. Emily climbed out after her, closing the door behind her and turning around with a sigh. Seagulls flew in circles above their heads, the sound of the sea washing against sandy beaches and the faint smell of ice cream filling their nostrils. Naomi opened her boot, pulled out a holdall and motioned for Emily to follow her. They didn’t walk for long, as they slowly ambled along the cobbled street, people walked past with bare feet, sand covered toes, ice-lollies in hand. Children skipped along in the sunshine, people shook out their sandy towels, dried their hair, and emptied their pockets just so their children could go on an arcade game. Emily gazed over the little stonewall as the sea came into view, the blue sky and sea contrasting in the calmest way.
“So what’s first?” Emily didn’t answer so Naomi knew what she wanted to do straight away. “Beach it is then, come on…” She led her down the little steps next to the warm sand and sat down, removed her shoes, watching Emily follow suit and walk across the sand with her. It sauntered through her toes, like sieves, the warm granules feeling soft and soothing. As they found and empty spot, Naomi pulled a blanket out of the bag she was holding, and laid it down on the sand, straightening it out and sitting on it. Emily hadn’t said much due to the fact that she was just taking in everything that was so lovely about the beach.
Naomi pulled her sunglasses out of her bag and placed them on her head, getting herself comfortable and lying down in the sun, her eyes closing as her sunglasses slipped over her eyes. Emily smiled widely and pulled her iPod out of her pocket, and placing one in her left ear. Lying down next to Naomi she handed the other to Naomi and she put it in her right ear. Their faces basked in the sunlight and the soft music played in their ears, mixing with the soft sound of the sea.
You are not your job, and you are not the clothes you wear, you are the words that leave your mouth so speak up, speak up loud, for none of us want to sit, in evaluations taking notes for hours, we're all sick and tired of waiting, lets set sail. Why do we look to the tide when, we find that our minds are getting stale, why does it bag me this place on the waves, and are we looking for meaning, from demeaning, the soul destroying task, we do all the time on the shore.
“You really do like him don’t you?” Emily nodded.
“He’s my favourite, his songs are all so beautiful.”
”I know what you mean….”
“It’s all so beautiful…” Emily finally said, her voice soft and soothing. Naomi turned to Emily, seeing her squinting in the sun. She took off her sunglasses and carefully placed them over her eyes. She turned to face Naomi and smiled a big ‘Emily’ smile, thanking her with her eyes. They both moved back onto their backs, Emily scooting closer and carefully linking her hand with Naomi’s, their fingers barely grazing, but holding on.
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“Come on, let’s go get something to eat.” Naomi said finally, after at least an hour laying in the sun her hand linked with the young redhead, she had started to get hungry, and they had packed up their blanket. Walking back over the warm sand, Naomi noticed Emily crinkling up her nose and then uncrinkling it again. She laughed a little at her and watched as she turned to her and her flushing.
“What are you doing?”
”Is it right for your face to go all stiff?”
“Certainly is. It’s the salt in the sea, mixed with the wind. Come on, where do you want to eat? How about some fish and chips.” Emily nodded with a sincere smile. All of a sudden her phone rang causing her to break out of her trance and take the phone out of her pocket. She groaned at the name that was flashing up on the screen. Katie.
“What Katie?”
“Where the fuck are you bitch? Mum’s going crazy!”
“I’m at the beach.”
“Why the fuck are you at the beach? It’s shit. How did you get there?”
“Naomi…” She turned and smiled at her.
“Who the fuck…who’s Naomi?”
“The new neighbour, you know, the one you missed out on last night.”
“Oh well, who cares anyway, she’s probably a twat. Anywa-“
”Katie!”
“What?!”
“You don’t even know her!”
“Well she’s with you, there must be something wrong with her. Anyway have to go.” The phone cut off and Emily’s head dropped, her happy mood demolished by Katie’s dismissive attitude. Naomi’s worried expression just made her shake her head and walk into the fish and chip shop in front of them. Naomi followed, the door ringing as she entered.
“Two cod and chips please…”
“Certainly, take a seat and we’ll bring it over.” Emily nodded and motioned with her head for Naomi to follow her to a booth in the far corner.
“What was all that about?”
“Katie, I can’t expect any less to be honest.”
“What did she say?”
“She that because you’re with me, there must be something wrong with you.” She lowered her head more, her eyes filling with tears.
“Hey…hey now. If I didn’t like you, would I take you to the beach? Would I, myself drive you all the way to Weston to spend more time with you? She’s just jealous Em, that’s all. Because you’re with someone that isn’t her. No more crying over Katie ok?” Naomi reached over, pulled her face up by her chin and wiped away the tear that had fallen down her cheek. She then brushed a stray piece of hair back behind her ear. Emily nodded and gave Naomi and thankful smile, reaching forward to take a hold of her hand in a way to say sorry.
“Two cod and chips…” The waitress interrupted their moment, slamming the plates down onto the table and handing them each a set of knife and fork, wrapped in a napkin. Their hands broke apart, reluctantly as they tucked into their meals.
Part 2