Clarke and Emory met a few weeks ago and hit it off instantly. They have been best friends ever since. Emory however has had eyes for Clarke a lot longer the just a few weeks. An attempt to impress Clarke back fires and changes things for the both o...
It had been a few weeks and Clarke had completely settled into her position on the tour. She knew her parts, and knew them well. Everyone had been very nice to her. It was everything she wanted and more. But, from the second she and Janet walked through the rehearsal studio doors, it was all business. Life has been really busy ever since then.
Today is the first time they will have seen each other in weeks. Clarke would get a surprising text here and there but she didn't want to be too forward so she would wait to hear from Janet first. They had shared a night together but she wanted to let Janet navigate things from then on.
Clarke missed her like crazy but the little contact they did have made her feel better about it. At least she was on Janet's mind. Clarke couldn't wait to see her.
Today was also the first time she would be seeing Emory since they fight. They had a serious conversation about her showing up at Clarke's place unannounced. Clarke avoided her for a couple of weeks and finally returned her call when she was ready. She'd missed her friend. Emory offered to bring breakfast and Clarke mentioned that she had some fantastic news for her.
There was a knock at the door. Clarke opened it and there was Emory. They both smiled.
"Hey you." Emory said, food and her portfolio in hand. She walked inside, sat everything down and wrapped her arms around Clarke hugging her tight.
"Missed you." Clarke finally said, hugging her tighter. "Come in, have a seat."
"Thanks." Emory said as she took a seat on the couch.
Clarke looked over at her again. "You did something different with your hair? I like it."
"I just wanted to try something new. I also brought some of my pictures for you to see. I had an amazing shoot last week. You have to see them!"
Clarke started pulling food out the bag and sat it all out on the table as Emory opened the portfolio.
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"Wow Ems. These are beautiful. Is this a different photographer?"
"Yeah it's actually the girl Uncle Jimmy talked to me about. She has been doing wonderful and I've already been booked for a show. Annnnd I might have a spot for fashion week!!"
Clarke's mouth dropped. "Are you fucking serious! That's amazing!" She scooped Emory up into her arms playfully spinning her around. Emory screamed holding on tight. "You're going to be on the cover of all the fashion magazines before you know it." Clarke said as they took a seat at the table.
"What about you? You said you had some exciting news too."
Clarke opened her mouth to speak and hesitated. She decided to choose her words carefully. "I got a job. I'm going on tour."
"What? With who?"
Clarke flashed a smile. "One of Janet's back up singers got really sick. She asked me to come in and audition."
"Clarke that's amazing. How did this hap..."
Clarke phone started to ring. She looked down at the incoming call and smiled before excusing herself. "Sorry I have to take this call." Clarke walked into the restroom and closed the door behind her.
"Hello?" She answered.
"Hi." The sound of Janet's voice on the other end gave her goosebumps. "I miss seeing you." She said softly.
"I miss seeing you too J. I got a suit for the dinner. I hope you like it."
"Well thats kind of why I'm calling. I was hoping to see you before the dinner tonight. If you're okay with it, I was gonna send my driver to come and pick you up now. We can spend some time together and I have a whole crew that can help us get ready for the rehearsal party." Janet paused again. "I just really miss you and I hope I'm not being too forward by asking you to come here."
Clarke smiled. "Of course not. I can't wait to see you. I'll go ahead and get my things. I have a favor to ask though."
"Sure," Janet replied. "Anything."
"Do you think it would be cool if I️ invite Emory?" Clarke wanted to share this with someone. Everyone else in the crew was bringing family. She didn't have anyone.
"Clarke of course. She's your best friend and Jimmy's niece. Tell her she is more than welcome to join us, but I have to go sweetheart. Terry is calling on the other line. Can't wait to see you." She blew a few kisses through the phone.
"See you soon." Clarke hung up the phone and looked at herself in the mirror for a moment. She didn't know if inviting Emory was a good idea but she wanted decided to do it anyway.
"Emory can I ask you something? It's kind of important to me." Clarke took a seat next to her.
"Yeah what's up babe?"
"We have this rehearsal dinner tonight. I️ want to know if you would be my plus one?"
Emory smiled, "Are you kidding, hell yeah. Uncle Jimmy never invites me to his fancy parties. He always takes my Aunt." Emory and Clarke both laughed.
"Well, she is his wife crazy."
"I know but I'm more important." She joked. "I just bought a new dress too!!! This is going to be so dope. I have to get ready! Oh! We can get ready together!"
Clarke looked at her for a moment. "I'm actually going to get ready with some of the other crew members. They invited me and I kind of want to be apart of the team you know?. The driver is on his way to pick me up now."
Emory looked disappointed but understood. "Oh Okay, well I'm gonna let you do your thing and I will just meet you there later." She kissed Clarke's cheek. "Thanks for inviting me. I'll see you tonight."
Clarke hurried and gathered all of her things. The driver honked a few times letting her know he was there. She went over her mental list one more time, just to be sure she had everything she needed. She jogged down stairs and jumped into the car.
Clarke greeted the driver and thank him for the ride. She could barely sit still in her seat. God I can't wait to see you. She thought to herself and smiled.
