Sunlight streamed through the window as I woke up making me squint. I was nestled into Roger's chest his soft snores drifting carelessly through my bedroom. I buried my head deeper into his chest a small smile tugging gently at my lips. Roger began to stir murmuring groans softly under his breath. I looked up at him his eyes glinting in the bright light, he leaned down and softly planted a kiss on my temple. I smiled then abruptly threw the covers back groaning as the cold air pierced my skin, my bones ached from the events of last night. I stiffly hobbled throwing on a kimono quickly
"Hey!" Roger said in a deep husky tone "I was liking that view, you aren't sore are you?" he smirked sitting up proudly in my soft nest of pillows
"Anymore of this cockiness and it wont be happening again Meddows" I smiled sweetly back laughing as I watched the smug look fall of of his face. I softly padded my way to the kitchen hoping the pain would subside soon and did my familiar routine flicking the switch on the kettle and throwing the doors to my glorious balcony wide open. I stood staring wistfully into the buzzing city. I jumped and shrieked in delight as a pair of arms grabbed me by the waist and swung me back into the kitchen. Roger spun me softly and let go of my hand as he placed a vinyl on the record player, letting the warm sound of the symphony fill the air. I laughed as he danced happily around my living room, an adorable laugh escaping his lips. His hair flew in a golden halo and his eyes sparkled like the sea. This man truly was beautiful. I poured two steaming cups of tea remembering Rog took a sugar in his. He danced over to the worktop picking up his mug and taking a long gulp, a satisfied "mmmhh" sounds escaped his lips. I laughed throwing my head back
"You look so amazing, it's unfair" he looked at me in awe "How am I expected to behave around you?" he smirked his pupils dilating
"You waited a few weeks before shagging me. You can be good when you wanna be" I laughed playfully pushing his chest "Plus I can hardly walk at the moment"
"The Band have a rehearsal all day today. We have to prep for tour. Not that I need the practice. Obviously-"
"You're such a cocky bastard" his hands flew to his chest in mock hurt
"Mary will be there later tonight, you can come if you want" he smirked "If you can walk that is"
"I'd love to Rog. I have to work this afternoon though, and I need to speak to Vanity about tour. Then I have to work on designs for the tour. I'll maybe come by tonight and get you all to approve them before I start sewing" I laughed and leaned closely in to his ear.
"After last night you will be getting a very special design don't you worry" Rogers eyes dilated further a lust washing over his face. The dominating side of him bubbling to the surface. I laughed at how easy I could wind him up breaking the spell
"Hey, I better get to the rehearsal. But I'll see you tonight?" He smiled walking toward the door. I followed him leaning against the frame
"I'll see you tonight Loverboy" I smirked back. I wrapped my arms around his neck and kissed him softly on the lips. I melted happily into it, pulling away before it got to deep.
"I can't get anymore complaints about noise"
He rolled his eyes , Roger's arms rested on the small of my back as he smiled down at me "Promise to design me something sexy?"
"I promise Rog" I winked pushing his chest playfully "Now go, you don't want to be late"
"You know I think I preferred it when I was the one giving instructions. Like last night when I made you -"
"GO!"
"Fine, see you tonight Lily pad" he paused "one last thing, maybe think about covering your neck"
"See you tonight Roger" I rolled my eyes watching as he sauntered down the stairs and out of sight waving as he went. I closed the door behind me and sighed happily. It had been a long time since I had been in this state of bliss. I drifted from room to room quickly collecting things before heading to work to break the news to V.
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The warm scent of incense hit me as I walked through the bright blue door of the shop. I heard a familiar record playing softly in the background. A new display of green sequin trousers twinkled in the glittering fairy lights at the front of the store. A sea of customers were roaming the shop. All of them dressed in completely contrasting outfits, it was a fashion haven. Vanity came out from the back a large box in her hands, she staggered towards me and placed the box harshly on the bouncy wooden floorboards
"Evelyn Lily, how are you baby girl?" She smiled her eyes dancing and skin glittering in the twinkling lights
"Vanity? Where did you get the record?"
"Oh some guy I usually buy my records from recommended them. Apparently they are big in America. Pretty good huh?" She laughed
"V. This is Queen. Roger's band. Roger the gorgeous blondie"
"Oh Evie I know who Roger is for god sakes"
"This is his band"
"THIS? is his band. Wow. Looks and talent, not to mention very charming. and great taste in fashion. I mean I would assume, never actually spoke to him you kn-"
I raised my hand cutting her off
"Roger already told me he had spoken to you. That's actually partly why I am here" I looked at the ground fiddling with the hem of my shirt "The boys have asked me to go on tour with the band, as their fashion designer. So I would need to take a bit of time off"
"Wow. Fashion designer? that's great" her smile glossed over the slightly disheartened tone that coated her smooth voice "But, I haven't seen you this happy since Paul. You know I love you Evie and would do anything for you. So please go, have the time of your life and call me fill me in on everything... Especially with you and your new drummer boy" She smirked raising her eyebrow cockily. I smiled laughing at her and engulfed her in a huge hug, thanking myself for having such a beautiful spirit in my life. I was giddy with excitement, my brain flooding with new ideas for the boy's costumes. I released Vanity from the hug and began to dance, my heels tapping playfully on the honey oak floorboards. The world was a blur of happiness and I was truly content.
The sound of the phone rudely interrupted my dance party as I went to answer it happily winding the chord around my finger
"Hello. Hidden Boutique, this is Evie. How can I help?"
"Oh Hey Evie, it's Mary"
"Hello Love, how are you?" I cooed down the phone
"I'm great thanks. I was just calling to see if you are still going to see the band tonight"
"Yeah I'm planning on it, why do you ask?"
"One, I was wondering if you want a lift. Two, I have a favour to ask, I really like Freddie and I want to give him a surprise before he goes away" she paused giggling warmly "You know. I want to look gorgeous and considering you are the best fashion designer I know. I thought you could maybe help?" She said hurriedly , stumbling over her words.
"I'm the only fashion designer you know" I paused "Of course, I would love to babe! My shifts ends in an hour, pick me up and we can head to mine and make you look even more gorgeous" I smiled down the receiver
"Evelyn Lily, I love you. See you in an hour"
"See you then Mary"
I placed the phone back on the wall. The next hour passed quickly, I argued my way into playing the Queen album on repeat for the remainder of my shift. I loved hearing Freddie's voice soar and the beautifully blended harmonies bounce around the large store. I was blissfully folding new stock unaware of the minutes rushing by. Mary pulled up outside the store in her shiny yellow Beatle and honked the horn making my neck snap up.
"V, that's me. I love you. Thank you for everything" Vanity came running out from the back and tackled me into a tight squeeze of a hug nearly knocking me off my feet
"OH I LOVE YOU SO MUCH EVELYN LILY, HAVE A BEAUTIFUL TIME AND CALL ME"
"OKAY"
"why are you shouting?"
"I CAN'T BREATHE" I gasp my lungs burning with desperation for air. Vanity sheepishly loosens her grip on me and kisses me on the cheek
"Have fun Evie, I'm gonna miss you" a small tear glinting in her sparkling green eyes. I softly hug her and head for the door waving as I left. I opened the door to Mary's Beatle and hop inside
"LETS MAKE ME BEAUTIFUL" she screams in excitement before pressing hard on the acceleration and speeding off around the corner. She cranked up the volume as we howled with laugher and banged our heads to the song on the radio. We were giggling and singing like maniacs by the time we had pulled up to my apartment. We both quickly ran up the stairs, through the door and into my bedroom. I threw clothes all over my bed a rainbow array of colours flying across the room.
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About an hour later Mary was standing in front of me in a killer pair of heels and a silk red dress patterned with soft golden flowers. It had a low scoop neckline that showed off her collarbone beautifully. I had her blonde hair pinned up in an array of curls, and a soft blush dusted her cheeks, glittering golden eyeshadow made her eyes pop. I clasped my hands together in delight and smiled happily my chest swelling with pride.
"You look beautiful Mary, really really beautiful" I smiled
Mary was staring at herself in the mirror, turning in circles and looking at herself from every angle.
"Evie, this is amazing. Some of your best work" She smiled "Let's go and knock 'em dead"
I slipped into a yellow plunging jumpsuit and a pair of platforms. I smiled at both of us in the mirror, I quickly ran out to my kitchen and grabbed the designs. I flicked through them quickly smiling at the few glances laughing at the outrageousness of Fred's designs. I slipped the soft pocket of papers into my bag, and zipped it tightly shut.
"Hey Evie, let's go girl!" Mary shouted, pouting at her reflection in the mirror. The door snapped shut behind us as we headed off to see our boys.
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We stood outside the door, hearing drums banging and a soaring guitar riff. I looked at Mary and nodded my head, we both swung open the doors in sync. Both of us loving a dramatic entrance. The doors slammed against the large wall ringing, Mary and I strutted toward the boys. Every single one had their mouth hanging open
"Oh. My. God" Brian said. Roger dropped his drumsticks, they clattered to the floor and his eyes were fixated on me. I turned to look at Mary she was wearing an identical smug smile to me. Freddie was the first to react, grabbing both sides of Mary's face and kissed her deeply. It quickly turned heated and everyone averted their gaze. Roger made his way over to me, a thin shining of sweat covered him, his hair was ruffled. His shirt was nearly unbuttoned, he looked absolutely ravishing. He snaked his arms around me so they grazed my ass, he playfully tugged at the fabric of my jumpsuit. He brushed a strand of my hair out of the way as he looked deeply into my eyes. He leaned down to my ear and whispered in a husky tone.
"If my friends weren't here I'd rip that jumpsuit off you right now. You look gorgeous darling" He smirked his fingers dancing around my lower back.
Freddie and Mary were huddled together closely, their hands intertwined. Fred whispered something in Mary's ear, she let out a soft giggle and nodded
"So I think Mary and I are going to head off. I'll see you all tomorrow before we go to the airport" Mary giggled clinging on to Freddie's arm, she looked back at me winking as they strutted away together
"Fred! The designs" I shouted after him pulling a sympathetic face at Mary. Freddie dismissively waved his arm in the air
"The more outrageous the better, make the calls for me. You have done me no wrong yet my darling" He beamed and walked away his arm dangerously low on Mary's waist. I sighed rolling my eyes and laughing at the two of them
"Okay boys, gather round" I said gesturing for them all to join me as I sank in to a plush seat around the coffee table. Roger sat next to me with John and Brain across from us. I scattered my designs across the table. The boys all scrabbled to look for the ones that had their names hastily scrawled in the top corner. I heard Brian laugh at a few and John display puzzled looks. I was happy looking at all them seeing my hard work for the first time. After about 5 minutes of exchanging and initial viewings Roger piped up
"A tasselled waist coat, do I also see diamond detailing on here? C'mon Lily Pad"
"I personally think you will look super hot. Paired with just a tight pair of trousers, no shirt. Obviously. The girls will be all over you" I winked
"I'm only interested in one girl" Roger said smiling softly at me. I rolled my eyes, smiling at him.
"Evie I will be able to make a parachute out of these ridiculous flares"
"Well I just thought you had great legs that you should show off Bri" I retorted
The conversation started off bumpy with the boys all happy enough to voice their concerns. It took a while but eventually they all came round after some encouragement. I had to compliment them constantly for half an hour until their egos were big enough to believe they could pull off any look in the world. This was the beginning of something great for the band, I believe in destiny. I believe these four men were destined to meet each other and destined to do great things together. We laughed and joked for a little more, adjusting some of the sketches to make them "less slutty" as John had so poetically put it.
"I think we should all be heading, it's a big day tomorrow" Brian said "Rog? Evie? You wanting a lift"
"Yeah that'd be great thanks Bri" We all clamoured in to the small car and chugged steadily toward my apartment. The radio softly crackled in the background the soft sound of some floating tune playing happily. We rode in silence, though they would never admit it they all nervous about the tour, about ticket sales, the music, even the costumes. Roger squeezed my hand and looked at me licking his lips hungrily. He looked me up and down slowly as if his eyes are undressing me. I playfully danced my other hand up and down his thigh, each time gradually creeping closer to his hips. He smirked back at me biting his lip. We pulled in to the side of the road next to my apartment, Roger climbed out and offered me his hand. I daintily took it giving him an over dramatic curtsey. He grabbed my hand and pulled me close to collide with his chest, my hands roam over him tapping a beat gently. He placed his hands on the side of my face and slowly leaned in, painfully slowly. Then his lips locked gently on to mine, hands tangling in my hair as mine roamed freely around his exposed chest. The kiss deepened gradually growing more heated by the second. We both pulled away as we heard a series of wolf whistles from John and Brain smiling gleefully in the car. Roger rolled his eyes throwing them a daggered stare.
"So we will pick you up tomorrow?" He asked
"Sounds amazing"
"You know you look incredible tonight. I need you walking tomorrow so unfortunately I can't have my way with you tonight" I blushed a bright crimson as Roger laughed smirking at me
He kissed me again, then again, again and again. Then finally broke off
"Until tomorrow Princess"
"Tomorrow Lover Boy" I grinned as he walked back to the car, leaving me floating on the pavement. Nothing could bring me down now.
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