"Sit."
Tris closed the door and slid her blazer off draping it over the back of a nearby chair. She walked across the cream carpet to the closet.
Jeanine did as she was commanded and perched herself on the edge of the bed. She watched Tris kick off her boots and begin to undress. She shifted nervously and smoothed out the duvet beneath her.
Silence rang out louder than any words they could scream at each other.
In only her bra and boy shorts Tris crossed the room to where Jeanine was waiting. Refusing to look the other woman in the eyes, she started removing the blonde's dress. Slowly, methodically, she pulled the zipper down exposing warm ivory skin.
Jeanine looked up with pleading eyes, silently begging Tris to look at her.
Tris continued her ministrations her face concealed, the complete opposite of how she felt on the inside.
"Stand."
Again, Jeanine did as commanded. She wiped the sweat from her hands and stood on unsteady legs. Her heart pounded loudly in her ears and her lungs fought to pull in air.
Tris reached out and turned her around. Jeanine swallowed the lump in her throat and closed her eyes.
Tris pushed the silky material off Jeanine's shoulders and it fell to the floor in a heap. She knelt down silently and carefully guided Jeanine's feet free of the dress and her heels. She placed the dress over the chair with her blazer and left the high heels on the floor right beside it. She turned back around and her eyes wandered up and down.
A cold chill ran up Jeanine's spine. She couldn't see her, but she knew Tris was staring at her. She also knew it wasn't the kind of friendly stare she usually received in the morning while she was getting ready for the day. Her body flushed and she chewed at her lower lip determined not to give herself away.
Tris turned her head to the side in thoughtful inspection. Regardless of how angry she was - Jeanine was still beautiful. Determinedly, she set her jaw and moved forward until their bodies were only a breath apart.
Jeanine inhaled sharply trapping the air in her lungs. Tris' hot breath raced down over her neck and sent tingling sensations down her spine causing her to shiver in their wake.
Tris reached out and brushed the back of her fingers against Jeanine's hand. Pale fingers danced about as if they were searching for something to hold onto. Slowly, gently, Tris continued her path upward, circling and snaking her fingertips up toned ivory arms. Her fingers stilled in their accent when they reached firm sculpted biceps. She curled her fingers deep into the muscle and squeezed hard.
Jeanine winced at the pain and ground her teeth together careful to remain silent.
Tris released her grip and let her right hand fall to Jeanine's hip. She slid her left hand up and slipped her fingers under a black satin strap. She pulled the material to the side and slowly leaned in placing a soft kiss to the red crease the strap left behind.
Jeanine's body shuddered in response. She balled her hands into fists desperate to keep some sense of control.
Tris moved further in, placing kisses to the top of Jeanine's shoulder, and up her neck until she reached her hairline. She opened her lips and grazed her teeth along the shell of Jeanine's ear causing the blonde to inhale sharply and dip her head in that direction.
Tris tightened her grip on Jeanine's hip.
"Do you know why I'm upset with at you," Tris whispered against the shell of her ear.
Jeanine swallowed and nodded her head slowly.
"Say it."
"I-" Jeanine stuttered for a moment. She drew in a deep breath and did her best to ignore the pain radiating from her hip. Instead, she focused on keeping her voice calm and collected. "I lied."
Tris leaned down and sank her teeth into Jeanine's shoulder nearly drawing blood. The older woman's knees went weak and her nostrils flared with aggression.
"Why," Tris growled releasing her hold and nipping along Jeanine's shoulder then up her neck.
Jeanine rubbed her tongue over her front teeth hiding her snarl.
"Why!" Tris sunk her nails into Jeanine's skin yanking their bodies together.
A yelp escaped Jeanine as they collided and her arms flew open wide. She reached around behind her and sank her fingers into Tris' sides causing the younger woman to grown in discomfort. A smirk slid across her lips and she tightened her grip.
"Why did you lie to me," Tris questioned again.
"I thought I was protecting you."
Tris' eyebrows pulled together in complete confusion. "What?"
Jeanine took a deep breath, "I lied because I thought I was protecting you."
The words pummeled through Tris knocking the anger from her veins. She instantly released her hold on Jeanine and the older woman turned to face her.
Jeanine's heart clenched in her chest when she met Tris' shocked expression. Her face was pale and she had wrapped her arms around herself as if she was going to be sick.
Tris stumbled backward and Jeanine reached forward catching her. She pulled the younger woman against her chest and wrapped her arms around her tightly.
Tris' body trembled with guilt and humiliation. Tears slipped from her eyes and her body went limp in the arms of her lover. Jeanine pulled them backward and guided Tris onto the bed.
She lied down on the bed facing Tris and stopped the younger woman when she started to turn away.
"No."
Tris curled into a ball and buried her face behind her arms. Two minutes ago she couldn't look at Jeanine because she was filled with anger. Now, she was only filled with sorrow and regret.
"Darling." Jeanine reached out and wrapped her hand around Tris' forearm gently pulling it away from her face.
"It's okay to be angry with me."
Tris shook her head in fervent denial.
"I did lie to you," Jeanine pointed out.
Tris swallowed hard and slowly opened her eyes staring down at the duvet. "I thought…" She began to pull at the seams in the fabric. "I thought you were embarrassed of me."
"Oh Tris," Jeanine cooed gently. "I'm not embarrassed of you - I promise." She reached out and pushed stray locks of hair out of Tris' face.
Tris finally looked up at Jeanine and met her eyes. "I was so mad at you."
"I know," Jeanine said widening her eyes and raising her eyebrows.
"But why did you lie? I mean… It's really unlike you."
Jeanine took a deep breath and propped her head up with her hand. "There really isn't a viable excuse… I guess, I thought by not telling you I was protecting you. You've been working so hard and I knew the news that your program was being shut down would be a huge disappointment to you... I also thought maybe I could save it - the program. Then you wouldn't have to know that it was ever in trouble to begin with."
Tris let out a breathy laugh and hid her face in the pillow.
"Hey," Jeanine ran her hand up and down Tris' arm. "I'm sorry I lied to you… And it's okay to be mad at me Tris. We're in a relationship, it's bound to happen sometimes."
Tris remained silent keeping her head tucked in the pillow.
"Hey," Jeanine shook Tris' shoulder. "Want to know a secret?"
Tris hummed into the pillow.
"It was kinda hot," Jeanine confessed with a smile.
Tris lifted her head and gave Jeanine an incredulous look. "Ha! Don't make me laugh." She buried her face in the pillow again.
Jeanine giggled and playfully smacked Tris on the arm. "Oh get over yourself."
Tris laughed into the pillow and kicked her legs against the bed.
Jeanine laughed and pulled Tris' arm. "Get over here and kiss me."
Tris happily obliged and placed a soft kiss to Jeanine's lips. She smiled into their kiss when Jeanine pulled their bodies flush together.
Tris broke the kiss with a sudden thought. She pushed herself off the bed so she was sitting up straddling Jeanine's hips. "I want you to promise me that you won't do that again. I love that you were looking out for me. But I'd much rather hear the truth than have you hide things from me."
Jeanine nodded her head in understanding and brushed her hands up and down toned thighs, "I promise."
Tris smiled and leaned down placing soft kisses over pink cheeks. "Now, you said something turned you on?"
Jeanine reached up and cupped Tris' face in her hands kissing her hard. "You."
Hello friends! I made a new Trinine video and hope you will give it a look :) Just YouTube "Trinine Medicine" and it should come up :) Thank you!
GwenS - Thank you for your request! I will work on Jeanine's backstory and hopefully post it soon. - Ashlynn :)
