I stretched as I happily rolled out of bed, a warm and happy feeling filling my body. My date last night had been unbelievable and our kiss, well our kiss had been something else. I couldn't stop thinking about Roger, his soft blonde locks and bright blue eyes. The way his shirt had clung tightly to his torso, he was dreamy. Padding to my balcony I threw the doors open, letting the morning sunlight flood into the room. I sighed wondering what Roger was doing and wondering when I would see him again. I pulled out a patterned yellow sundress and slipped it over my head. I paired it with a pair of platforms and a soft light jacket. I made myself a cup of tea and a mixed bowl of berries, my favourite breakfast . I checked the dainty watch on my wrist and decided I should head to work. Locking the door to my apartment and happily skipping onto the street. I sauntered down to the shop, it felt like my feet weren't touching the ground. I was floating. I swung open the door to the shop a wide smile gleaming on my face.
"Hello my darling" I yelled across the crowded room, it was rare I was happy so early in the morning.
"Wow, you are in a good mood. I take it the date went well then?"
"Vanity it was amazing, you wouldn't believe it. He was so sweet and romantic and oh my god he looked incredi-"
"Babe, I would love to hear every detail. But could you deal with that customer first?" She pointed to the man who had just walked in the door. I turned and saw a slim man, with huge teeth and sharp cheekbones staring back at me
"Freddie! Hey" I smiled at him bringing him into a tight hug
"My Evelyn Lily, how are you my darling. You look simply fantastic dear" he beamed
"Now my darling I simply love this top. Do you think you have it in my size?" he smiled picking up a glittering silver top
"Well Fred, this is the woman's section. So I'll see what I can find. Actually why don't you come into the back with me" I smiled at him as he nodded and followed me into the sewing room. After rummaging through a few boxes until I was struck with a new idea. I ran to the wall and lifted off a roll of shimmering glittery fabric. I held it up in the light, perfect
"Hey Fred, would you mind standing there so I can take your measurements?"
"Measurements, Miss Lily what do you have planned?" he questioned
"Just trust me" I grinned up at him holding a tape measure across his shoulders. It took a solid half hour of me whirring away on my sewing machine until I was finished. I smiled happily looking at the finished product. I held it up to show Freddie, the glittering fabric caught the morning light. I spun it round to show him as he placed his hands over his mouth and gasped. I had sewn a long sleeved top with a dramatic plunging neckline, it screamed Freddie, everything about him was so flamboyant. This just portrayed him perfectly.
"Oh Evie, it's beautiful" He paused running his hands up and down the top " I cannot thank you enough"
"One last thing" I said rushing out of the room and grabbing a pair of skin tight leather trousers with flared bottoms. I rushed back in and saw Freddie still running his hands over the top
"Try these on too" I said throwing the the trousers at him. He grinned and ran behind the screen. I saw clothes flying in the air as he changed as quickly as possible, he let out a squeal of delight . A few seconds later the strutted out striking a pose for me, strutting up and down the small room as I laughed.
"FREDDIE MERCURY, YOU LOOK ABSOLUTELY FABULOUS DARLING!" I screamed clapping my hands and jumping up and down in delight
"Thank you Evie" He engulfed me in a huge hug, holding me by the shoulders.
"I swear to you if we ever get famous. You are going to be my designer" he hugged me tighter
We finally headed back out into the shop. Freddie strutting proudly in his new outfit, I laughed as Vanity watched him. He began to sing his voice softly floating through the shop, it could melt anyone. His voice was pure and soaring, it was angelic to listen to.
"Evelyn Lily you have done it again, Honey you look spectacular" she said smiling at Freddie
"I'm actually just about to shut up the shop, so feel free to head home early love" Vanity smiled at me giving me a soft pat on the back. I turned to look at Freddie, he was smiling widely at me
"Evelyn dear, would you like to come and hear Queen record their first ever album tonight. We could use an artistic eye such as yours to help us out" he laughed
"I would love to Fred, let me just grab my coat" I smiled. My stomach was fluttering at just the thought of seeing Roger again. I calmed myself as we walked out of the shop.
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"Just a little further, they are picking me up at the bus stop. Roger is rather annoyed as we sold his van for this gig. That boy sure loves his cars"
"Tell me about it" I agreed shaking my head and laughing.
A horn honked as a car spluttered around the corner. A grumpy looking Roger sat in the passenger seat as Brian drove, his long legs cramped into the small car. He rolled his eyes as he came around the corner as Roger angrily said something. Freddie waved to them as they came to a stop beside us.
"Hello darlings, I have decided Evelyn is coming with us tonight. I know you all adore her so it should not be a problem. Some have more adoration than others" he smirked glancing at Roger who turned a soft shade of red, a rarity.
"Nice to see you again Evie" Brian smiled "How's your Dad?"
"A lot better thanks Bri" I smiled touched he had remembered and slinked into the back seat behind Roger.
"So Rog" I smirked winking at Freddie "What happened to your van again?"
"You told her Fred?" Roger said glaring at Freddie who just shrugged.
"Told me you threw a strop about selling your van? Well yes he did , Meddows" I teased patting him softly on his shoulders over the seat
"What the hell are you wearing anyway Fred?" Roger said gesturing to the outfit I'd just sewn
"It's an Evelyn Lily original darling" Freddie grinned
"You made that Lily pad? Pretty impressive" He grinned at me
"Lily pad?" Brian questioned raising his eyebrows at Roger
"I love it, Lily pad is so YOU" Freddie declared
"No. No one else calls her Lily Pad. Only I do" Roger snarled defensively
"okay got it" Brian raised his eyebrows as him and Freddie had one of those silent conversations in the reflection of the mirror. Freddie raised his eyebrows hiding a giggle with a cough
"behave now Rog"Â I leaned forward and whispered teasingly in Rogers ear, he smirked huffing a short breath.
"I'll talk to you later, alone" he whispered huskily. I knew I had got to him.
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We entered the large studio, with Roger's hand brushing against mine. Brian quickly picked up a guitar and John was already there plucking away at a bass. Roger winked at me and walked to the drum kit. Freddie stood by a microphone tapping it gently. I quietly sat in the recording room along with a producer who had introduced himself to me as Mike. I heard Roger speak into the microphone
"Ready Freddie?"
"Ready, But Evelyn dear. Are you ready to be blown away?" Freddie questioned me
Brian and John both shook their heads laughing. John even doing a little dance as he warmed up playing. Roger smirked at me raising his eyebrows. I pressed the button so my voice sounded loudly in their compact recording booth
"I have never been more ready" I smiled "Let's do this"
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