I couldn't resist not putting this chapter up until tomorrow! Tomorrow's chapter is nicely heated, but I'm waiting for more reviews before continuing on unfortunately as I dunno if it's worth it doing any more, thanks for reading!
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Joey woke early for work, even though it could have been the middle of the night the sky was deep black. She didn't want to leave the warmth and security of Charlie's grasp. She remained in the bed for a few more minutes carefully inspecting the hand that was perched over her waist. Every part of Charlie was magnificent, from her long thin fingers to her stomach, it was toned so perfectly yet still regained its feminine appeal.
As she dressed she couldn't resist taking one final look of Charlie sprawled out on the bed still in a deep sleep. She left the room before she would be late gently closing the door behind her, wishing the day was coming to an end so she could be back here, to the place that felt like home. She met Aden at the entrance to the house, a bit apprehensive in case he would question her motives for being out on the oat all alone yesterday, but all that seemed significant now. Things would work out.
"Morning Jo, how are you, you manage to get that girl out of your head from last night eh?"
Joey almost choked on her breath "eh what Aden?"
"C'mon Joe I'm not stupid, I know what its like to be in love, I know the dreaded symptoms" he chuckled.
Knowing when she was defeated Joey decided to go along with this, but certain she would leave all names out of it.
"Earth to Joey" Aden jeered, knowing full well that Joey was once again lost in all thought of the new girl in her life.
"Ok ok! You're right, there might be someone but we're taking things slow. We're just becoming adjusted to how we feel and seeing where that takes us" Joey felt that this would be sufficient to bluff Aden off.
"C'mon guys we need to leave" She was greatful for the interruption to their conversation, Gibsy was shouting from deck and they were clearly late.
Charlie rolled over in the bed, awoken by the cold patch where Joey's body was supposed to occupy, her heart nearly stopped in her chest until she realised Joey was gone out working on the trawler for the day. Rolling over onto her back, Charlie rubbed the sleep out of her eyes and began to think, she knew it had to be done. She felt a smile rise from within her and couldn't hold it in. Joey was so gorgeous, both physically and deep within. She made her feel safe, happy, loved and wanted. Things didn't have to be complicated, peoples opinions didn't have to matter did they? All that mattered was that Ruby was ok, they could battle anything else. For the moment she would wait and see how things would fare out. She picked up her mobile and began to write a text.
Joey was on her lunch break sitting on deck eating her food chatting with Aden when her phone beeped, she hoped it was Charlie but decided on not getting her hopes up.
Hey Jo, fancy catching dinner in Yabby Creek later? :)
Her facial expression obviously changed as Aden picked up on this straight away.
"When am I going to get to meet this mysterious lover eh Jo" Aden said with mock hurt.
Joey couldn't even attempt to answer him in case she'd say something she'd regret. She replied to Charlie's invitation with a simple
"Sure I'd love to I'll be home about 7, see you then"
Charlie's day became a whole lot brighter with the thought of seeing Joey later she hopped out of bed without a second thought and got ready for work.
Aden walked Joey home as usual it was a silent mutual agreement between them, an unspoken understanding. As they reached the corner of the house Aden took a step back and grinned at Joey.
"What?" she smiled back.
"So you going to tell me who this hot date is with, you haven't stopped smiling since you got that text today Jo, come on be fair!"
"I'll see you tomorrow Aden, I've got to get ready" her words were left hanging there as Aden realised she had already left.
Joey was met by Leah in the kitchen she seemed excited as she was talking down the phone to someone making arrangements, noticing that Joey had entered she finished up her call and turned towards her "Hey how are you? I feel we've been passing each other to the last few days! Charlie mentioned something about you too heading to Yabby Creek for dinner later?"
"Yeah we're gonna go in and give that new restaurant a try" seeing the time she made her apologies to Leah and made to leave.
"Actually Joey I'm having a bit of a get together tomorrow night, you're more than welcome to bring along a few friends if you want?"
She was touched at Leah's generous offering and didn't want to hurt her feelings by admitting she didn't have any. "Yeah that'd be great thanks Leah, I'll give you a hand if you need anything, and I better go before Charlie kills me!"
"Enjoy your night, I seen Charlie earlier she looks gorgeous, she's in her room"
Joey lightly pushed the door open to see Charlie standing in front of the full length mirror fixing a necklace around her neck, it was she first time seeing Charlie dressed up and she had never seen Charlie look more amazing. Without a word she walked over to fix her necklace, cupping her own hands over Charlie's. Feeling the touch on her skin Charlie hesitated for a moment before letting her hands drop to their side, and letting Joey commence in the task. She turned to face to Joey and looked her in the eye.
"Charlie, you look so beautiful" Joey managed to say letting her eyes do a full body scan of Charlie's appearance.
She was wearing a cream dress that clung to her body in all the right places, it was scattered with gold threads highlighting Charlie's sallow physique.
"Well it won't be much good if you're not going to get a move on eh?" Charlie chuckled.
Joey snapped out of the trance and decided to make light of the situation.
"Well pity, I dunno.. I don't have a servant or anything to wash my back for me, that'd really speed things up" she daringly said.
Charlie threw her head back in laughter once again and softly pushed Joey out the door in the direction on the shower.
They had a thoroughly enjoyable evening, the food was first class but it came second to the company. They had gotten along so well and chatted all night, but now it was time to return to reality. Charlie parked the car outside the house but both of them hesitated to move. She could feel Joeys eyes scan her body and slowly turned her head on the head rest.
"Charlie I had an amazing night, I could really get used to this" she leant across the gearbox and out her hand over Charlie's, who's was resting on her bare thigh. There was definitely chemistry between them and Joey knew she wasn't the only one feeling it.
"I meant what I said last night Charlie, I love you" Charlie tangled her fingers in between Charlie's and rested them on her warm smooth thigh.
Charlie lifted her head from where she had been watching their hands and let her gaze fall on Joeys face, looking straight into her eyes.
"I think I love you too" she smiled.
She raised her free hand and let it fall on Joey's right cheek. Joey closed her eyes trying to savour the moment. Charlie's hand made its way under Joey's hair and around the curve of her neck Joey let her head move in sync with Charlie's hand which made small of the space between them. Realising they were only millimetres apart, Joey took made the final move she slightly tilted her head to the side and let her lips come to rest on Charlie's soft lips. The first kiss started off gentle, both not wanting to spoil the moment nor put any pressure on the other. Joey waited to feel some response from Charlie before putting slightly more force behind the kiss. Charlie quickly responded to this. Although it may have been a new scenario for her it didn't take from the warm feeling rising within her and she couldn't resist, lightly pressing her tongue against Joey's lips. Joey was glad to feel Charlie's response and willingly opened her mouth to grant her entry in. Charlie loved the feel of Joeys soft tongue rubbing against her own, it wasn't like the previous kisses she had shared with men, where stubble and roughness seemed to take over from the experience. Charlie could have left this moment continue on forever but their lungs craved oxygen. Breaking apart they let their foreheads lie against one another, reluctant to separate any further.
"I think it's time to put you to bed missy" Joey said, breaking the comfortable silence.
They got out of the car, before taking hold of each others hand and walking in silence towards the house, eager to lie in the others embrace, anything to regain that physical touch.