part0020

Returning to their parents’ house they spent the next few days together, falling into a routine. Where feasible Steph would work when Mia was on shift, eagerly awaiting her return at the end of each day. They were lucky as most were early shifts, leaving them the evenings free. Steph hadn’t shared with Abby and Janie that she was still there, it was like they were in a cocoon with only each other for sustenance.

The weather was glorious, and they spent much of their time in the garden, sipping wine until they became drowsy or the sun went down, and they retired, quickly gaining their second wind when they went to bed. Already they knew each other’s bodies intimately and likes and dislikes. Mia had shared her toys with Steph, and she had enjoyed the experience more than she expected, surprising herself with giving as well as receiving. She didn’t think she had ever felt as aroused as when wearing the strap on, on top of Mia, thrusting deep inside her, Mia’s back arched, her nails scraping down her back, her cries piercing the air as she came once and then again in quick succession, calling out Steph’s name.

It was their second last night together, and they were sitting in the garden. They’d both taken that day and the next off too. They hadn’t yet talked about the future except briefly the previous night after making love. Just before falling asleep Mia had sought reassurance that she wouldn’t wake in a couple of days to find Steph gone. Steph had gladly reassured her, staying awake for a period watching Mia sleep, holding her. She hated that she had upset Mia so much when she had been pathetic after the party and not been able to face her.

After a barbeque in the garden they were reclined on the L shaped garden sofa, Mia’s head in Steph’s lap. as the day had progressed, they had both become quieter, anticipating their separation.

“God I’m full, you’re really good with the barbeque Mia, when I try it it’s charred on the outside and raw in the middle.”

“Nice. Well I didn’t spend 6 months in Australia for nothing, I could teach you if you like?”

“There’s room on my terrace for a small barbeque, maybe you could help me pick one.”

Steph cleared her throat. She can only say no, what have I got to lose? “I know you usually travel to more exotic places, but have you ever spent much time in London?”

“London, no actually.......” Realisation dawned. “What are you saying Steph?” Mia watched as Steph’s face and neck reddened.

Steph took a deep breath. “I’d like you to come to London for a while, I need to go back Mia, on Monday, and I need to be there for the next couple of months at least, to tie up this project.”

“And what, you want me to visit you, for a holiday?”

“No.....not just a holiday. I was hoping that you’d come and stay with me, for the time I’m in London.” She pulled Mia onto her lap. “As soon as you can.”

Mia looked surprised and Steph was sure she could detect wariness. “Are you sure?”

“Never more so.” She gently moved Mia’s hair from her eyes, wrapping curls behind her ears as she looked deep into her eyes, desperate to read her response. “I’m not ready to let you go Mia, I want to see where it will lead, I really like you. I haven’t felt this way in a long time.” Maybe never.

“It’s not just about the sex though is it, I know it’s great between us, I know I’m good at...”

Mia was stopped by Steph’s fingers against her lips. “No Mia, although I can’t deny that’s fabulous, the best I’ve ever had, but it’s not all that’s between us, surely you feel it too. There’s an intensity to us, not just in the bedroom, I feel connected to you in a way that I can’t recall ever before. I’ve never wanted to spend as much time with someone, this is new to me and I want to see where it goes.”

Mia couldn’t prevent tears welling up in her eyes. Steph’s intense gaze, her words, she knew she was falling for her. God, I love her already. “Oh God Steph, me too. I’d not allowed myself to hope about anything beyond this week.” She pulled her towards her, kissing her passionately. Mia smiled and moved from her lap to straddle Steph on the bench.

Steph looked into her eyes, her thumb rubbing her nipple across the top of her vest. She had watched Mia earlier, she was wearing a tight white vest top that left nothing to the imagination, she obviously wasn’t wearing a bra. She wanted her mouth there, now. She smiled, her breath hot on Mia’s ear as she whispered to her. “So how secluded do you think this garden is?”

Mia’s eyes sparkled, the desire she could see in Steph’s beautiful green eyes reflected in her own. They wouldn’t make it to the bedroom. “Well there’s only one way to find out.” She lifted her top over her head, by the time it hit the ground Steph’s mouth was already on her nipple, her hand on the button of her shorts.

In bed that night Steph woke to find herself spooning Mia, her face in Mia’s soft curly hair and her arm resting on Mia’s naked hip. Mia moved in her sleep, snuggling in closer and pulling her arm until it was around her waist.

Steph thought back to earlier on the garden seat. After quickly making her come, Mia had lowered herself to her knees, removing Steph’s shorts and panties an pushing her legs apart had quickly lost herself in her hot swollen centre, bringing her quickly to orgasm with her tongue. Afterwards they had moved inside and cuddled on the couch, watching a film.

When they went to bed Steph thought they would sleep given the events in the garden earlier. However, as they held each other’s naked bodies they found themselves kissing and reaching for the other, passion quickly building. They made love to each other, kissing, licking and caressing and leaving nothing untouched, building the tension. Steph could feel her arousal growing again as she thought of how Mia had brought her to orgasm with her fingers deep inside her, in all the places they could be, drawing out her pleasure, teasing her until her hot core clenched tight around Mia’s talented fingers and she cried out into the air.

They spent the next day in bed, rising only to sit in the garden, including the jacuzzi, and to eat and talk about what they would do together in London. Mia had told her she couldn’t come down to stay immediately, she had promised to look after the house when their parents were on honeymoon and they were away for another 2 weeks, she didn’t want to cause them any worry. Her mum had been broken into before and she would worry if the house was empty. Also, she had shifts she had already committed to.

She had however already looked into the agencies she used and found that they were national companies, they had reassured her that she could easily get shifts in London, that hospitals would be crying out for someone with her skills and experience. This reassured Mia as she wanted to be able to keep herself. Sitting in the jacuzzi, their parents wedding present to each other, she took a sip of wine. “They are already looking for work for me, and it’s London weighting so the rate is good.”

Was that sadness that Mia could see behind Steph’s expression, why is travelling not exciting me now, does Steph not want me to stay? They were silent for a while, each lost in their own thoughts.

“But don’t work too hard Mia, I want to show you the sights, explore London, the culture, tourist sites, restaurants, go and see some shows. Anything you want to do really. I’m ashamed to say I’ve been there for a few months and done none of that.” She hesitated for a minute. “Are you sure you want to bring the bike though?”

Mia smiled, nodding. This had been a contentious issue. She knew Steph wasn’t keen on her driving all that way, but the moment that she knew that there was a parking place available with Steph’s apartment, that she didn’t use, it was an easy decision.

“It’s just that it’s a long way.”

“Yes, but it will be good to have it there for work, London is a nightmare to drive around and I will be working all over the city, and unusual hours. We can use it to get away at the weekends too, get out of the city, even drive abroad given the tunnel.” They had spoken about having some weekends in Europe, when they spoke of her travels Steph had realised that Mia had travelled further afield and not seen much of Europe, with cheap flights from London they planned to go to a few cities for weekends. “Anyway, I’m staying with Geri for a night, she’s just about half way, that will break the journey.”

“Is Geri married?”

Mia watched Steph’s expression, the way that she bit her lip and looked down unable to meet her eyes said it all. She realised Steph was jealous and it was adorable, she really had no appreciation as to how great she was and how strongly Mia felt about her. “She’s separated and has a 4-year-old daughter. Her husband Tim was a nice guy, they just drifted apart.”

Mia moved towards her, touching her cheek and looking into her eyes, “Yes husband, she’s straight Steph, but even if she wasn’t, we’re just friends. We survived nursing degrees together, and it was tough at times. She’s a good friend and I don’t see her enough, I haven’t since her separation, and to be honest I feel bad about that.”

Steph watched her expression, she was obviously feeling some guilt about the lack of support she had offered Geri. “If you want to stay longer............”

Mia shook her head. “No, a night is fine, and she’s got a child so it can’t be too riotous. I want to get to you Steph, I’m missing you already and you aren’t even away yet. Look I know that we have not had the exclusivity discussion, this has all happened so fast, but to be honest I didn’t think we had to. I’m coming to stay with you, I haven’t stayed with anyone before, it’s a first for me, that should tell you something. But in case it’s not enough then let me be clear, I’m not about to fuck someone else on the way to you, or when I’m with you for that matter, I hope you realise that. I just want you... and I expect the same from you.”

“I don’t do casual sex Steph.”

“I know that, and I know my past is known to you. Maybe if I’d known what would happen between us, I’d have been more circumspect about how I’d shared that with you. I’ve had my share of partners, I won’t lie about that, but not when I’m in a relationship, not me and not the person I’m with okay? I’ve also been on the receiving end of cheating, as you know, and it’s not a pleasant experience, and not something I ever intend to do to someone else.”

“Agreed, I’m still worried about your journey though. Please reconsider my offer to have it transported there.”

“No, I accept that you are nervous, and it’s adorable, but remember I’ve biked my way across a few countries. Just focus on the fun we can have with it.”

“You’re insatiable, you know that don’t you?”

That night their lovemaking was frenzied, then gentle, their bodies expressing the love their mouths didn’t yet have the courage to verbalise. Steph woke before her alarm, spooning Mia, her face in her hair, breathing in the coconut sunscreen she had rubbed on the day before. Mia moaned slightly in her sleep, her body moving against her. She was tempted to wake her and take her again, wanting her again despite the extent of their lovemaking, but she knew that would have been cruel given Mia had a shift the next day and needed to be alert at her work. Instead she cuddled in, breathing her in and memorising her smell, the feel of her, holding Mia tightly to her, trying to resist the fear she was feeling at the level of emotion running through her.

Mia woke just after 11 a.m. She stretched, her body tender from the previous evening’s lovemaking. Today was so different, Steph was long gone, but she hadn’t just left. She had woken her briefly at 8:30 as she had promised, kissing her goodbye before she left. They’d agreed she would get a taxi to the airport, Mia had a 10-hour shift, starting at 2 pm and needed her rest, and it had been close to 4 a.m., before they finished worshipping each other’s bodies. She had slept deeply, contented knowing that she would be seeing Steph again soon, to all intents and purposes moving in although neither had yet named it that.

After showering and making breakfast Mia sat in the conservatory with a strong coffee. Everywhere she looked now reminded her of Steph. The barbeque, the bench where they had made love, the jacuzzi, she sighed, God I’m so gone on this woman . Her phone pinged, she smiled as she saw the message was from Steph.