Emily woke up first. She was laying on her side with an arm draped over her, she remembered the night before and she smiled. She started rubbing up and down the arm gently.
Harley's breathing changed, she pulled Emily in closer to her chest.
"Good morning" Harley croaked out her voice gravely from sleep. She kissed the back of Emily's neck.
"Good morning" Emily said running her fingers down Harley's forearm.
"How long have you been awake?" Harley asked her voice not as gravely as before
"Like a minute before you" Emily replied she rolled over to face Harley
"What do you want to do today?" Harley asked smiling at the raven haired woman in her arms
"Well I have one idea..." Emily said cocking an eyebrow before leaning in for a kiss.
Half an hour later they both collapsed back down on to the pillows breathing heavily.
"Good idea" Harley chuckled through heavy breathing
"Yeah" Emily chuckled as well. She rolled over and looked at Harley.
"I could get used to this" Emily said rubbing her hand up and down Harley's naked torso.
"Yeah" Harley smiled "Me too"
They laid quietly for a moment. They heard rain start to fall against the window.
"Can we just stay in your flat today?" Emily asked "I really feel like having you all to myself" she traced random patterns over Harley's middle with her fingers.
"Sure. I like being with just you too." Harley kissed the top of Emily's head "Do you want some breakfast?"
Emily's stomach growled.
"I take that as a yes" Harley laughed, she untangled herself from Emily, got out of bed and grabbed the tee-shirt and boxers she had worn the night before and put them back on. She turned and looked at Emily still laying on the bed. "How about I make us some bacon and eggs?"
"Sounds good" Emily said she got out of bed and put the shirt and boxers back on.
They finished breakfast and had settled on the couch.
"Want to finish watching the movie?" Harley asked
"You're not going to get scared again are you?" Emily giggled
"No promises" Harley shrugged and chuckled
Harley started the movie. Emily's head resting against her chest.
"When do you want to go on a second date?" Emily pondered rubbing her hand over Harley's middle.
"Whenever you do. It's your choice remember" Harley said and kissed the top of Emily's head
"How about on Saturday?" Emily said looking up
"Sounds good." Harley said and smiled.
"So do people really talk like that in Australia?" Emily asked when the movie had finished.
"Some do. Mainly it seems to be people that don't live in the capital cities" Harley shrugged
"You don't talk like that" Emily said "Did you grow up in a capital city?"
"No. We moved around with Dad's work. We lived mostly in mining towns when I was little. When I was in year 7. I think it is equivalent of your first year junior high. I went to boarding school till I finished year 12. It made it easier to stay at the one school" Harley smiled
"So you lived in a dorm?" Emily asked intrigued
"Yep until year 11. Then we only had to share with one other student." Harley replied "What about you, did you always live here?"
"Dad was in the National Guard we moved around a bit when I was younger until we moved here when I started high school. I lived with Hanna and her mom for a while when my mom moved down to Texas to be with Dad" Emily said
"That would have been interesting, living with Hanna" Harley said "Is that why you guys are so close?"
"Yeah it was interesting" Emily smiled at the memory "I guess it did make our friendship stronger"
Harley smiled "You want to watch something else? I have Netflix. Pick whatever you want. I will make us a cuppa" she handed the remote to Emily and stood up.
"Cuppa?" Emily looked up puzzled
"Cup of tea or coffee?" Harley clarified "Aussie's shorten most words" she shrugged.
Emily smiled "Coffee please"
"No worries" Harley winked and walked off to the kitchen.
Emily flicked through Harley's most recently watched list and giggled. Most of the list was documentaries with a few action movies, a couple of horror and the odd comedy scattered through.
"What are you laughing at?" Harley poked her head in the lounge room
"You wouldn't know that you and Spencer didn't grow up together" Emily said over her shoulder
Harley walked back in to see what Emily was talking about. "What do you mean?" she asked curious, standing behind the lounge.
"You both like documentaries" Emily looked up and smiled
"Oh. I didn't know she liked them too" Harley smiled and blushed slightly.
"I think that was all she watched as a teenager" Emily smiled
"I do watch some movies" Harley looked back at the TV. Then down at Emily.
"I was just curious to what you were into" Emily looked back up and smiled
"You were?" Harley smiled, she leant down and kissed Emily on the lips.
They spend the day cuddled on the lounge watching all different movies, talking and making out. They ate the leftover pizza for lunch. It stopped raining in the early afternoon.
It got to 5:00.
"I had better go" Emily said disappointed "I have to teach an early swimming lesson in the morning then I start work at the bar at 6 till closing"
Harley nodded "What time do you close?"
"12" Emily said
"I am working the evening shift I start at 4 and finish at 12, if you wanted to stop by on your way home?" Harley asked nervous but hopeful.
Emily smiled "I might just take you up on your offer" she kissed Harley
"I hope so" Harley smiled
They said their goodbyes and Emily left.
As Emily got closer to her house she noticed Hanna's car parked out the front of her house.
She hopped out of the car and walked over to Hanna.
"Those do not look like your clothes" Hanna raised an eyebrow looking Emily up and down. Emily had borrowed a pair of jeans and a tee-shirt that had 'The University of Sydney' across the front. She and Harley also had the same size foot so she had borrowed a pair of high top sneakers as well.
Emily just smiled and blushed lightly.
"Wait… Are you just getting home now?" Hanna almost squealed
"Maybe…" Emily said coyly "You want to come in?" she asked raising an eyebrow
"Duh that's why I am here. I want all the details" Hanna replied
They made their way inside and up to Emily's room.
"So spill" Hanna said sitting on the bed
"Well to start with the outfit you picked out made Harley speechless" Emily blushed
"I told you to trust me" Hanna smiled
"Alison was at the restaurant when we got there"
"Really" Hanna said "What did she do?"
"She came over I think to cause trouble, but Harley just brushed her off. It was so funny the look on Alison's face" Emily giggled at the thought
"I wish I could have seen it" Hanna said smiling
"After that the rest of the night was wonderful" Emily said as a huge smile crossed her face
"So your knight swept you off your feet then?" Hanna chuckled
"She opened all the doors, pulled my chair out, gave me her jacket when I was cold, I don't think anyone has ever been so considerate" Emily gushed
"I take it today was good as well" Hanna said raising an eyebrow
"We just cuddled and watched movies all day" Emily shrugged
"So how was it?" Hanna asked poking the hickey on Emily's collar bone "Does she really have tattoo's on her thighs?"
Emily blushed "Yes she does."
Hanna just raised an eyebrow and smirked.
"It was good, really good" Emily said smiling a wide smile. Knowing Hanna wouldn't stop asking questions.
"So when are you seeing her again?" Hanna said raising her eyebrows
"Tomorrow after work" Emily smiled
"That good huh?" Hanna smirked
Emily blushed again
"I am really happy for you Em" Hanna said "It's good to see you happy and back to your old self"
"Thanks Han" Emily replied cheerfully.
Spencer heard a knock on the door.
"Hey Harley"
"Hey Spence"
"Come in" Spencer moved aside to let her cousin in
"Date go well" Spencer raised an eyebrow
"Yep." Harley smiled tucking her motorbike helmet under her arm more
"Good" Spencer said sitting down on the lounge
Harley sat down put her helmet down on the floor, then looked down at her hands.
"You going to tell me about it?" Spencer prompted
"Should I be worried about Alison?" Harley asked.
Spencer looked at her puzzled.
"She was at the restaurant with a date" Harley clarified "She came over and started flirting with Emily, but I kind of brushed her off" she looked worryingly at Spencer.
Spencer burst out laughing. "Please tell me how you did that"
Harley looked relieved slightly "She ignored me until Emily pointed out that she was there with me calling me her girlfriend. Alison said I looked familiar but I just said it's because I worked with her friend and waved at her date." She shrugged "She asked if I was a nurse, Emily told her that I am a Doctor. I then said that our dinner was there and would like to eat it while it was still hot"
Spencer was nodding and smirking
"We kissed outside the restaurant Alison and her date came out and saw us." Harley said sheepishly
"I wouldn't worry about her too much." Spencer said patting her cousin's knee
"I trust Emily" Harley said meeting her cousins eyes "Just something is off about Alison"
"Yeah" Spencer said "So how did the rest of the night go?"
"Really well. Emily and I had a really nice time and Emily only just left if that answers your question" Harley raised an eyebrow playfully
"Yep" Spencer said "Don't want any more details"
"What day is Grandma heading back?" Harley asked changing the subject
"Sunday" Grandma said coming into the lounge room. "You had better be here" the older woman cocked an eyebrow at Harley
"Of course I will be here" Harley said getting up to hug her grandmother
"Good." The older woman returned the hug "I take it your date went well" Grandma said grabbing Harley's collar to expose the hickey on her neck as they broke the hug.
Spencer laughed. Harley went bright red.
"Ur…I…um…"Harley got out
"I hope you treated her well" Grandma said as she sat down in the lounge room
"Yes Grandma" Harley replied composing herself "I opened all the doors, paid the bill and gave my jacket to her when she got cold. I sent her flowers on Monday"
"Good. You didn't take her on that bike of yours did you?"
"No, she drove her car."
"Are you taking her on another date?" Grandma asked
Spencer sat quietly watching her cousin and grandmother interact.
"Actually she asked me out. We are going on Saturday" Harley replied smiling shyly.
"Well you should both come to see me before I leave then" Grandma replied
"I will ask Emily when I talk to her next" Harley said
"Good." Grandma replied "I am going to see where Veronica has gone, I want to go to dinner soon" and left the room
Harley turned to look at Spencer and let out a breath
"Is she like that with you?" Harley asked looking a little relieved.
"Sort of" Spencer chuckled "But she asks if I get treated well instead. Did you really do all that stuff for Emily?"
"Yes. There is no way I am lying to Grandma" Harley replied "Plus Emily deserves to be treated like a lady and I enjoy making her happy." She shrugged.
Spencer just nodded.
Grandma and Mrs Hastings came down into the lounge room
"Are you ready to go?" Grandma asked
"Yep" Both cousins answered
"Good, let's go" Grandma said
At 12:15am on Thursday night Harley hears a knock at her door.
"Hi. Come in."
"Hi. Thanks" Emily kissed Harley on the cheek on her way in
"So how was work?" Harley asked as they sat down
"Long" Emily sighed rubbing her neck
"Here let me" Harley said moving behind Emily. She started massaging the tanner woman's shoulders. "You are really tense"
"You don't have to do that" Emily said
"I know, I want to" Harley replied as she started working on a knot. "So why are you so tense?"
"Just some idiot drunk customers at work." Emily shrugged
Harley hummed in acknowledgement
"So how was your day?" Emily asked
"Uneventful" Harley said as she continued to massage Emily's shoulders.
"Is that a good thing?" Emily asked again
"Well it means not as many people are sick" Harley replied
"I guess that's a good thing" Emily said "You are really good at this" She rolled her shoulders
"I do even better with massage oil" Harley said playfully
Emily turned around to look at Harley "Do you have any oil?" she quirked an eyebrow. She was enjoying the massage
"I think I might" Harley smiled "You go lay on the bed and I will go look for it"
Emily got off the lounge and laid on the bed with her shirt off.
"Found it" Harley said as she walked into the bedroom.
Harley poured some oil into her hand then rubbed her hands together. "This might be cold" she said as she started rubbing Emily's back.
Emily shivered slightly at the coolness of the oil.
"What are you doing on Sunday?" Harley asked as she worked her way slowly up Emily's back.
"Nothing. Why?" Emily said relaxing into the bed
"Grandma wants you to come with me to see her before she leaves."
"Really?" Emily turned and looked at Harley
"Really. She asked me after she asked how our date went" Harley responded
"What did you tell her?" Emily asked intrigued
"Well after she pointed out the hickey on my neck" Harley begun slightly blushing at the memory "She made sure I treated you well"
Emily laughed "I hope you told her you did"
"Yeah I did" Harley said smiling "Lay back down so I can work out this tension"
"Good. I will come with you on Sunday" Emily said laying back down
"Thanks. What time do you have to work in the morning?" Harley asked as she started rubbing Emily's lower back
"I don't have to be there till 8. Why?"
"Just in case you fall asleep" Harley kissed her on the check
"Okay, but I don't think I will" Emily said
After a while massaging Harley whispered "Em…Emily?"
She got no response, she lightly chuckled, took Emily's shoes off her gently, set the alarm and hopped into the other side of the bed.
Emily awoke to the smell of coffee.
"Good morning" Harley said as she bent down and kissed Emily's cheek
"Good morning" Emily said in a raspy voice
"I made coffee" Harley handed a cup to Emily after she sat up
"Thanks. What time is it?" Emily took a sip of coffee
"6:30" Harley replied "Sleep well?" she sat down on the bed
"Yeah, I haven't slept that well in ages." Emily smiled as she rolled her relaxed shoulders
"Good" Harley smiled
"What time do you have to work?" Emily asked
"Not till 3" Harley shrugged
"So you got up early just for me?" Emily quirked an eyebrow
"Maybe…" Harley coyly said blushing slightly
"You are sweet" Emily said then kissed her
"Don't tell anyone it will ruin my reputation" Harley smiled and winked when they broke apart
Emily just laughed.
"I can make you breakfast too if you want?" Harley asked when Emily had finished her drink.
"No its okay, I will get something at home. I better get going" Emily responded as she get out of bed
"Okay" Harley said
"Thank you for last night and this morning" Emily said as they got to the front door
"No worries" Harley said and leant in for a kiss
"I will text you later" Emily said as they broke apart "Bye"
"Bye" Harley said as Emily walked off to her car.
"You're up early" Mrs Fields said as she came into the kitchen
"Yeah" Emily said as she made herself some breakfast
"Did you come home last night?" Mrs Fields said as she looked her daughter up and down
"No. I fell asleep at Harley's after work"
"I didn't think so" Mrs Fields raised an eyebrow
Emily just shrugged and sat down to eat her breakfast
"How about you invite her over for dinner on Sunday?"
Emily looked at her mother and gave her a puzzled expression
"I would like to get to know her. She seems to make you happy" Mrs Fields said and smiled
"Sure Mom, I will ask her" Emily smiled at her mother
"Good." Mrs Fields replied as she got herself some breakfast
Emily finished her breakfast and rang Harley
"Hey, you miss me already?" Harley asked chuckling as she answered the phone
"Yeah I do actually but that's not why I rang" Emily laughed "Mom wants to know if you will come to dinner on Sunday?"
"Umm…Sure Grandma leaves after lunch, so it should be no problem" Harley replied cheerfully "What time and should I bring dessert or something?"
"Hang on I will ask" Emily put her phone on mute
"Harley said yes. She wants to know what time and if she should bring dessert?" Emily said to her mother
"Tell her to come round about 5 and I will make dessert but it's very nice of her to offer" Mrs Fields said and smiled
"Alright" Emily said and started to move out of the kitchen
"She isn't allergic to anything is she?" Mrs Fields asked before Emily left the room
"Hey, you still there?" Emily said into the phone
"Yep" Harley replied
"Are you allergic to anything?" Emily asked Harley
"Not to any food" Harley replied
"She isn't allergic to anything" Emily said to her mother and left the kitchen
"Mom said come round about 5" Emily said to Harley as she walked into her bedroom and started getting her clothes ready to wear to work.
"So what do I need to bring?" Harley asked
"Nothing. Mom said she is making everything. She loves cooking" Emily said
"Okay well if you are sure." Harley said "Wait does she like wine?"
"Yeah" Emily said as she started getting undressed
"Good I will get her a bottle of something" Harley said "Shouldn't you be getting ready for work?"
"I am getting ready for work. I am just about to get into the shower" Emily said
"Okay, well I don't want to be the reason you are late for work" Harley replied
"Okay I will talk to you later" Emily said
"Bye" Harley said
"Bye" Emily said and hung up the phone