TITLE: Law & Order – "Clean Break"
AUTHOR: D M Harper.
SUMMARY: Sometimes starting afresh can lead to more heartache than what you left behind. One of New York's finest meets Assistant District Attorney Serena Southerlyn and her past comes back to haunt her.
PAIRING: Serena Southerlyn & OFC
RATING: M for Mature Readers.
DISCLAIMER: This story is simply for entertainment for those of us who like to dabble in subtext. There is no intent to infringe on the copyright of NBC Universal Television or Dick Wolf. All characters other than those created by the author, remain the aforementioned people's property. This entertainment does feature consensual sexual interaction between two females, so if you are underage or unable to view due to restrictions in your part of the world, be gone and take my sympathy with you. If you find such material offensive, too bad, so sad, you chose to enter this web site of your own free will, hence you have no one to whine to expect yourself - now bugger off!
A/N: A big shout out to Wendy Woo for the proof reading and for those who like the story, please review.
Chapter 9
It was Sunday morning when Serena climbed into her parents silver Lexus, "Hello."
"Morning honey," greeted Catherine Southerlyn.
Blond, blue eyed Andrew Southerlyn looked at his daughter via the rear view mirror and noted, "You look tired, what's going on?"
Serena burst into tears and blurted out the events of the previous night.
"Holy crap," remarked Andrew. "So Laura is protecting you?"
"Yes, but I don't need shielding. She is hurting and I want to be there with her."
Catherine reached around behind her seat for her daughter's hand, "You love her?"
"Yes I do. I know I've fallen fast, but I really do love her."
"Then go to her and tell her how you feel," suggested Catherine.
"I can't do that mom."
"Why not?" enquired Andrew.
"I've only known her for three weeks and it's too early to be confessing my love."
"Then just tell her the other stuff. Where does she live?"
"141 Bergen Street, Brooklyn."
"Then that is where we are going," announced Andrew as he keyed the address into the Satnav.
Serena wiped away her tears, "What if she turns away again?"
"She won't" answered Catherine confidently.
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Laura stepped out of the shower and reached for a towel. After drying off, she dressed in white briefs and a sports bra. Traipsing into the bedroom, she donned a pair of adidas basketball shorts and a purple sleeveless training shirt. Pulling on socks and runners, she headed for the front door and started down the stairs. She gasped audibly and her heart ached when Serena started up the steps. She was about to speak when Serena reached out and hugged her firmly.
"Don't tell me to go away. I want to be here with you and I don't give a rat's ass if the media spread my name and photo all over the world. You and I have something special happening, so don't push me away because some bitch is after you."
In reply, Laura pulled away, cupped her hands around Serena's face and looked into glistening blue eyes, "You had me the second I saw you." She lowered her lips to Serena's and kissed her lovingly.
The kiss intensified as Serena pulled Laura closer and they both jumped when a car horn tooted.
Laura looked down to the alley, "Who is that?"
Serena laughed, "That's my parents."
"Oh and here I am making out with their daughter on the stairs."
"It was their idea I come here."
"Well, I better meet and thank them." Laura took Serena by the hand, "I'm very happy to see you honey."
"I am too and no more stoic bullshit."
Laura smiled deeply, "Yes Serena."
The couple walked down to the Lexus and Serena's parents alighted from the vehicle.
Laura let go of Serena's hand and reached for Andrew's outstretched hand while Serena said, "Dad this is Laura York."
"I'm pleased to meet you Sir."
"Likewise Laura and please call me Andrew."
Laura turned to Catherine and shook her hand, "Ma'am, I see by your outfits you were planning on playing golf."
"Yes," replied Andrew. "But we cancelled. This was far more important."
"In that case, can I interest you in having lunch with me?"
Catherine responded, "That would be great."
"If you give me a couple of minutes, I'll go change and take you to the restaurant."
"Serena told us you are a chef in your spare time," noted Andrew.
"Yes Sir, I'll be back soon," Laura bounded up the stairs.
"Good lord Serena," uttered Catherine. "She's absolutely stunning."
Serena giggled at her mother's words, "Oh indeed she is mom."
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After eating a meal prepared by Laura, Catherine and Andrew thanked her then bid her farewell. Serena climbed the stairs hand in hand with Laura and they went inside the apartment.
Laura embraced her girlfriend as they passed the entrance, "I'm so glad you are here."
Kissing the cleft in Laura's chin, Serena replied, "Me too and I meant what I said earlier."
"I know and I'm sorry for upsetting you."
"It's okay, but you can make it up to me."
Laura smirked, "Don't worry, I plan to."
"You look tired, have you had any sleep?"
"No, I was too busy crying over you."
"I was doing the same at my place."
Laura giggled softly at the coincidence, "Let's go to bed."
"Yes, I believe we have some unfinished business."
Laura sought out Serena's lips and started removing her clothes. Within seconds, both were naked and a pile of clothing lay on the floor.
Laura pulled out of the kiss and huskily said, "You are so beautiful Serena."
"So are you, now kiss me again."
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Serena smiled as Laura's fingers held onto the sides of her head and cried out, "OH GOD ... YES ... YES ... OH GOD HONEY."
Serena flicked the tip of her tongue over the hood of Laura's clitoris again and again until the shudders began. Taking the bundle of nerves into her mouth, Serena was rewarded with further vocal responses from Laura.
"Oh Serena nearly ... oh god yes," arching her back, Laura climaxed hard and allowed the sensation to overtake her. As she slowly relaxed her body, Serena inched upwards and settled by her left side.
Nibbling on Laura's shoulder, Serena said, "You taste so sweet."
Laura took a moment to reply, "So do you and my lord, you are really good at that."
Tittering softly, Serena kissed Laura's still erect nipple, "I'm not done yet."
Laura moaned deeply as her body responded to the words then whispered, "Serena."
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Serena woke and adjusted her eyes to the darkness of the room. Laura was on lying on her stomach and breathing deeply. Not wanting to wake her lover, Serena tried to inch out from under Laura and the covers.
Laura stirred and mumbled, "Is it time to get up?"
Serena stroked her shoulder, "No baby, it's a little past three and time I went home."
Laura wrapped her right arm around Serena's legs, "Please don't go honey."
"Sweetheart, I've got work in five hours."
"I know, but I can take you home later than drive you into the office."
"Mmm okay," agreed Serena without the need of further convincing.
Laura kissed the rippled muscles under her face, "Serena, I'll do everything I can to keep your name of out this."
"Baby, I don't think they'll make the connection."
"All right, you're the brains of this relationship."
Serena guffawed loudly, "Laura you are far from being a simpleton."
Laura kissed the soft skin again, "Mmm."
Serena lost her thought, "Uh huh."
Moving to her right, Laura moved between Serena's thighs.
"Haven't you had enough of me yet?" quipped Serena while silently hoping that wasn't the case.
"Good grief no," replied Laura before covering Serena's vulva with her mouth.
"Oh god, I guess not," purred the blonde in surrender.
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As the sunlight broke through the window blinds, Serena stretched her five foot eight frame, reached out and was surprised to find the right side of the bed empty. Glancing at the digital bedside clock, she saw it was 06:11. Lifting the covers, Serena slipped out of bed and used the toilet before going in search of Laura.
After pouring herself a glass of fresh orange juice in the kitchen, she found a note on a memo pad resting on the counter and smiled as she read:
Good morning Serena,
I just stepped out to buy a few items, be back shortly.
Fresh towel and clothes are on top of the bedroom chest of drawers.
Hugs Laura.
Going back into the bedroom, Serena located the underwear and socks beside the brown and beige pin striped pants suit hanging off the curtain rod. Picking up the towel, she entered the ensuite and stepped into the shower.
Moments later, Laura walked in, "Hey beautiful, I bought you a toothbrush and deodorant. I thought if you borrowed one of my outfits, we could save some time getting you to the office."
Serena slid open the screen door, "That was very thoughtful of you."
"What time will you have to be there?"
"I'll need to pick up my briefcase from home first and be at the office by eight then court by nine."
"Okay it takes twenty minutes to get to your place then ten to the office, so is it all right if we leave here at seven fifteen?"
"That works for me sweetheart, do you want to join me in here?"
"I would love to, but I need to make a start on breakfast."
Serena turned full on to Laura, "Are you sure?"
Laura stared at the blonde's slicked back hair, erect nipples and narrow vertical line of light blonde pubic hair and lost her appetite for food. Pulling off her tee shirt, Laura dispensed with the remaining clothes and moved into her lover's waiting arms.
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