Sorry I haven't updated this one in a while. People seemed keen for me to continue so…..hope you like. PLEASE REVIEW… I figured Jarlie needed a break from all the tortures their going through in other fics!

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SUGAR. …………yum yummy. :P

Leah had cooked pasta, everyone's favourite. Charlie and Joey say opposite each other, and Leah and Ruby sat either side of them. Everyone could sense that the other had a load of things they wanted to say, but no one spoke. Instead they remained silent but broad smiles were present. Charlie and Joey had taken their time, in joining Ruby and Leah at the table. They had shared passionate kisses but nothing more. Both of them could tell the other was nervous, they had never been more intimate then that.

Things were different now. Charlie was very much 'out', she hadn't made an official announcement to the residents of summer bay, but everyone knew, thanks to Colleen who made it her business to inform others. Charlie didn't care anymore. Joey was now learning to trust again. The bashes from Robbo's cousin had put her back a bit emotionally, but that didn't stop her from wanting to be with Charlie. She loved Charlie. The thought of Charlie getting hurt brought her back. She had spent long and hard thinking over it. Maybe everything happens for a reason. I would never have come back if it hadn't been for Robbo's cousin. I wouldn't be here now, eating with Charlie, Ruby and Leah. Everyone was looking at each other between mouthfuls.

Hehe I know exactly what both of them are thinking……..eat faster so we can make out again! Ruby was giggling away at herself. "What's so funny Rubz?" Charlie was curious. "Oh nothing, I was just contemplating on whether I should wear earmuffs to bed or not. The walls are pretty thin. I just figure you two have a LOT of catching up to do." Leah giggled with her. Charlie dumped her face in her hands, she was mortified. Ruby had refered to them having sex. Charlie wasn't sure what to expect tonight. She wanted to be close to Joey, really close, but her nerves were clearly showing. Joey playfully hit Ruby. "What your tongue Miss Buckton!" Joey winked and looked across at Charlie, and smiled sympathetically. She knew what she was thinking.

Ruby had agreed to clear the plates with Leah, and insisted that Charlie and Joey didn't need to help. "I think their trying to get rid of us." Joey pointed out to Charlie. "Yeah, I wonder why?" she replied sarcastically. They took their coffees to the living room and cuddled up on the sofa together. Joey held Charlie in her arms. "Charlie nothing has to happen tonight, I've never expected something from you. It'll happen when it happens, and it'll be perfect, ok? Promise me you won't worry about it." Charlie turned to face her. "Jo I'm not worried about having sex with another woman, it's just…….I'm worried about………about not being able to please you………..in that way.." She looked down, diverting her gaze away from Joey. "Charlie, look at me." Charlie struggled but found her gaze and focused on her eyes. "I'll always love you no matter what. You're worried because you want to please me, and that makes me happy beyond words, it really does. I'm not going to pressure you in any way. We can take things as slow as you want." She kissed her finger tips, making Charlie smile again. Leah and Ruby popped their heads in. "We're um going to leave you two be tonight, we're going out to meet Roman and Xavier at the surf club, thought you might like the house to yourselves." "But?" Ruby whimpered. Leah eyed her. "Aw I guess so…you HAVE to fill me in tomorrow…" she instructed to Charlie, and turned to follow Leah. Charlie and Joey giggled. "The house to ourselves, what ever are we going to do?" Joey displayed a rather innocent face. Charlie smiled the same smile she had after their first kiss. She was nervous, but all loved up, no knowing how to maintain her happiness. "Well you sit there continuing to look goofy while I go have a bath." Joey got up leaving Charlie. "Can I join you?" Joey turned around. She had not been expecting that, in fact it had thrown her a little. "You want to have a bath with me?" "If you don't want me to I understand, I just thought…" Joey walked back over to her and kissed her lightly. "I guess I could share my bubbles with you." Charlie laughed out loud. The humour eased the nerves a little. They both knew that this was a big step forward for their relationship.

Joey had begun running the bath. She placed fresh, clean towels on the side, and lit candles around the bathroom. She had used bath salts for extra relaxation. Her mind was wondering. Ok Jo relax, don't expect anything, but at the same time convey all the love and passion you have for her….oh god oh god. THIS IS CHARLIE WE'RE TALKING ABOUT!!!! the amazing Charlie that I've been in love with since…since the first time I met her. Joey sighed out loud.

Charlie was in the bedroom walking around in circles. I have wanted this every night since she left…to kiss her…to hold her….to touch her. But what do I do? How do I do it? How do I please her? I'm going to ruin everything! Ok…..breathe… you want this…

Joey had tried to make everything perfect for Charlie. She had never gone to this effort for anyone else before. She was standing in with her back to the door, and began pulling out her hair band, letting her dark hair fall down to her shoulders. She wasn't sure whether to get undressed and get into the bath or wait for Charlie. Maybe she'd feel better if she waited, she wasn't sure. She hadn't heard anything from her though, maybe she was getting cold feet. She sighed again from all the worry, and started unzipping her hoodie.

Charlie slapped herself for making Joey wait so long for her, and strode towards the bathroom. She inhaled deeply, and creeked the door open. Her eyes didn't know what to look at first, the candles, the alluring bath with the amazing smells, or Joey. Her Joey, who had her back to her and begun taking off her clothes. Joey turned to put her hoodie on the tiny stool in the corner, and got the fright of her life when she saw Charlie standing there. She watched Charlie's eyes flicker their attention to every part of her. "Are you checking me out?" She asked with a grin. "I'm sorry I couldn't help myself, you are beautiful." Charlie moved closer to her and stroked her hair. It was soft and wavy. Joey was suddenly giggling. Charlie pulled back. "What now?" She said with amusement. "You ARE a girly girl, you even have painted toe nails, its so sweet." Charlie dove her head into her shoulders, going all bashful. "Joey!" she said into her neck. "I'm sorry I…couldn't help myself!" Charlie grinned, that's what she had said. Joey rested her hands on Charlie's hips, and rubbed softly on the exposed skin between her top and shorts. Hot air reached Joey's right ear, Charlie was trying to hide the fact that she was laughing. "Now what's wrong?" "Ssstop….you're ttttttickling me!" Joey stopped what she was doing and started laughing herself. "Well so much for the romantic start huh!" Charlie wiped the tears of laughter away, and embraced Joey, planting a kiss on her lips. "We'll get there…..eventually." Joey smiled. "Well hopefully we're not too long….the water's gonna go cold." The laughing had ceased. Charlie pulled Joey in closer again, so their bodies were forced against each other, their noses touching. Their hearts were pounding. Their eyes focused on the other, wanting to know what the other was thinking, wanting to know what to do next. The nerves returned.

Joey brought her lips to Charlie's. She could feel her warm breath, her heartbeat under her clothes. She needed more, but she didn't want things to develop too fast. So she slowly began planting simple kisses on Charlie's lips, soft, delicate kisses. Charlie was overwhelmed with the desire she now had. These little kisses, portraying mountains of love she had wanted her whole life. Now someone stood before her, who wanted to give her everything. Charlie closed her eyes, and tilted her head, receiving Joey's lips. Between each kiss Joey pulled back a little, taking her time. Joey kissed again, but this time Charlie reached for the side of her head. They were both breathing through their nose, their hearts started beating faster. Their lips remained on each others. Charlie parted her lips and held them against Joey's. Joey was in bliss, standing there with the woman she loved, this night was going to be perfect. Charlie pulled her in with a little more force and their tongues met with hunger. They both let out little moans of pleasure. Charlie started feeling a tingling sensation all over her body, she was heating up. Joey pulled her lips away heaving for air. She moved her hands from her hips up under her top, Charlie gasped. She moved them up further and felt Charlie's tummy. Charlie pulled from their embrace, and lifted her arms. They never broke eye contact, but knew the other was smiling. Joey reached for the sides of her top and brought them up over her head, revealing Charlie's amazing physique. Charlie now pulled at Joey's, who was more nervous then she actually looked. What if she freaks when she doesn't see a dick down there? Oh god I'm burning! Charlie studied her partner. She's………..she's perfect. I can't believe I'm staring at her chest…but I am……I want more contact…….I want to feel her. "You are perfect……….just the way I imagined." Charlie whispered into Joey's ear. Joey grinned broadly. She's thought about me naked?

Joey returned her attention to Charlie's chest. Charlie followed her eye movement, smiling nervously. I can't compare my boobs to anyone else's, what if she doesn't like them….why have I suddenly got this fascination with hers?? Joey kissed her just as passionately as the last time and moved her hand up her back. The skin on skin contact gave them both shivers, exciting them even more. Joey reached her bra and fumbled with the clip, feeling it open. Charlie inhaled deeply again, feeling looser around her chest. The bra fell to the ground. Joey bent down and kissed her tenderly on her tummy, and then between her breasts, Charlie remained holding her breath. She expected Joey to reach her lips again, but instead she took one of her breasts in her mouth and used her tongue against it. Charlie let out moans not able to hold her breath any longer. She placed a hand behind her head guiding her. Joey felt her nipple harden. Both were in heaven. Joey eventually reached her lips and felt her hands reach for her bra. I can't believe I standing in front of her right now….looking at her. She is beautiful…I want to make love to her right now.

Charlie was staring at her in the same way Joey had done, eying her breasts, feeling them. Their hands attacked the others shorts. Both were stripped down to the pants. Joey moved closer again to Charlie. They could feel their stomachs move in and out with the heavy breathing. "I told you I knew you were a girly girl." Joey rubbed the inside of Charlie's thigh with her thumb, admiring her in her thong. "JJJoey I need you!" She said in a higher pitched voice. Their eyes were closed, enjoying the sensations. Joey pulled the sides of her thong down without any hesitation and without warning Charlie. Her eyes opened with surprise and desire. She was now completely naked in front of Joey. She could hear her heart pound against her rib cage. Joey kissed her neck, pressing herself hard against her naked body. Both moaned with desire. Joey nuzzled her nose into her hair, smelling her sweet smells. While Joey was distracted, Charlie built up the courage to do the same her. She guided her hands to Jo's waist and tugged at her pants, pulling them down revealing all of Joey. Before her nerves hit her again, Charlie moved a finger between her legs and rubbed her ever so softly. Joey's body reacted to the touch. Charlie looked at Joey in amazement, she couldn't believe how real and good it felt. She could feel her. She could feel Joey wanting her. She became wet with desire for her. This turned Charlie on even more. Joey moved her head from Charlie's shoulder and moved towards the bath, gently pulling her by the hand. She kissed her on the lips before she offered out her hand, to help her step into the tub.

Charlie stepped in, awakening new sensations with the hot water. Joey had managed to get the perfect temperature. She lay back nervously, Joey watched her. Her legs were together but when Joey stepped into the bath she relaxed them and allowed her to slip between them. Joey was now on top of her. Charlie was officially in heaven. She could feel her naked body against Joey's, their legs together, their stomachs, their breasts, their lips.

Joey wasn't sure if she could control herself anymore. She needed Charlie desperately, but was not allowing herself to reveal it. She wanted Charlie to be ok with this. She concentrated on portraying all the feelings she had for Charlie in the kisses. She could feel Charlie getting more relaxed and confident by the second. Her tongue pressed harder against hers, her body start grinding against hers, her legs squeezed against hers. Joey could only moan as a way of releasing the pleasure Charlie gave her. The water between them heightened the energy around them. It increased the heat in them. They both needed to really feel each other.

Joey rested her nose against hers and moved her hand between them, letting it rest inches away from where Charlie wanted it to be, needed it to be. Joey waited. Charlie blinked her eyes open, wanting to know why she stopped. "Charlie I love you. Do you really want this?" Charlie managed to return the words to Joey and nodded, she was so over come with emotions she shed a tear of happiness. Charlie heightened her awareness of where Joey's hands were now. With a soft, slow motion she moved into her. Charlie moved her head back, gasping at Joey being inside of her, the hot water made it harder for her to control herself. Joey kissed along her exposed neck as she begun a in and out rhythm against her. She groaned with the feeling, but lifted her head to meet Joey's gaze. Joey was trying to ignore her desire for Charlie to touch her. She didn't want to rush her. Charlie could see what Joey was thinking, by the look on her face, she needed her too. Charlie bit her lip and moved her hand between Joey's legs. She brushed a finger against her and felt that same warm she had felt before. She was more then ready for her. Joey closed her eyes at the feeling of Charlie's hand down at her core. Charlie pushed into her carefully. Joey projected a loud moan, intriguing Charlie beyond words. She couldn't believe she was actually pleasuring Joey. Both began moving against each other, slowly increasing their speed wanting to feel each other climax and forget their time apart.