There certainly was afterglow between the two of them, but Lena noticed that Stef wasn't quite as outwardly thrilled as she thought she would be. Sure, the sex was great, but there seemed like there was something off. Despite only knowing Stef for a month or so, Lena could read this woman like a book.

"Is everything OK, babe?" Lena asked, concerned. "You haven't said much since we finished. I just want to make sure you're all right."

Stef looked down. She was holding something in, but didn't know how exactly to say what was on her mind. She knew Lena would be accepting of her feelings but still, all of these new emotions she was dealing with were hard.

"It's just this," Stef started. "I love you Lena, I really, really love you…." As Stef trailed off, Lena got nervous. Nothing good ever came after that phrase. "Is she breaking up with me?" the beautiful brunette thought.

"I really love you Lena," Stef continued. "But I'm feeling so angry. Not at you, but mostly at me for depriving myself of that incredible joy and love we shared for basically all of my life until this point. I can't believe I didn't have the guts to come out and truly be who I am years ago."

The vulnerability that Stef exhibited was real, and Lena was honored that she was willing to share it with her. This was a real relationship, with depths and fears and everything in-between. Lena loved how deep Stef was getting with her because it exposed her should and showed how much she trusted her.

"Baby, it's OK," Lena said as she rubbed Stef's very muscular back. Just touching Stef sent another charge through Lena, and she kinda wanted to go for round two now. "I'm just so glad you have been able to be who you are right now and you have chosen me to share your life with. I know how hard it is, but babe, you've been so brave and I'm so proud of you."

It was amazing how spot on Lena was and how well she could read Stef. The two of them were absolutely incredible together, and as they gazed into each other's eyes and shared another kiss, the connection was so evident and so palpable.

"I love you so much, Lena. You really are the best thing to ever happen to me since Brandon. I can't believe I was lucky enough to pull you over."

Lena chuckled. "Never did I think getting a ticket would lead to finding the love of my life," Lena explained. "But that truly was the best $201.38 I ever spent."

They both shared a laugh after that, and secretly, Stef wished she could get that ticket wiped away, but Lena had long paid it, so that was that. There was one other thing that Stef wanted to get off of her chest, but once again, she was nervous. So many of these emotions were new to her, and the act of sharing them with a woman was also quite novel.

"One more thing," Stef said. "Lena, that was incredible, undoubtedly the best sex I've ever had," she followed. "But I worry that I won't be able to give you the same gift you gave me."

Lena chuckled again. She understood exactly how Stef felt, and honestly, she didn't care. She loved Stef and knew that just being with her was enough. The great sex on the receiving end would certainly come in time.

"It's ok baby," Lena whispered. "I know you'll be great. But in the meantime, just do what I just did."

They both laughed as that feat was much easier said then done, but Stef was going to get good at pleasuring Lena. She rarely went into anything in her life unprepared, so she was going to read up, and figure out how to get this done.

"You should rest though, Stef, really. It's been a really, really long day for you and you haven't slept in like 20 hours. I'll leave you here, and if Mike calls about anything, I'll handle it."

"Oh my gosh, Lena, that would be great actually. I'm super tired."

"Then rest those beautiful eyes of yours. If you need anything, I'll be in the living room."

With that, Stef finally drifted off to sleep