Chapter 12
Gail busted through her apartment that startled Adam. He peeked his head from the kitchen with a questioning look in his face. "How did it go?". He asked.
Gail tried to mislead Adam by pretending it went horribly bad. "I aaahhh went to Holly's…
"So? What happened?" He was leaning on the center island looking intently at Gail's body language and demanded for the details.
The blonde jump on the counter top placing her arms around her friends shoulders and gave him a wide grin. "She said yes to a date with me. I don't know where to take her yet but she said yes… by the way Traci was at her place and she heard everything, they're probably gossiping about you". The blonde lightly telling Adam.
"Maybe she's telling Holly how awesome I am". Adam answered swiftly.
"Aaahhhh the scent of arrogance is in the air". Gail raised her nose up in the air as if sniffing something.
Adam ignored the blonde's smugness by nodding his head and leaving her in the kitchen. "Let's get some sleep Gail". He yelled while walking away from the kitchen.
The next day Adam had awoke by pans banging, plates clacking, the sound of spoons being dropped to the dishwasher and he hears someone singing, it was coming from the kitchen. He faltered his way to the kitchen and saw that it was Gail. "Good morning Sgt." Adam yawned and at sat on the stool.
"Good morning Officer Macdonald, coffee…and I made hash brown, extra crispy just for you". Gail placed coffee on the table and slid a plateful of hash to Adam.
Adam's eyes widened when he saw the hash. He took a big bite and glanced at Gail. "This is so good, thanks for setting me up with Traci and for this breakfast. He chewed loudly before he continued. "I'll be working tonight so if you need anything just give me a call". He took another big bite again.
She scowled at Adam "It's just hash brown and don't hurt Traci". She gave him and icy stare. "Thanks for last night, you know… the taking a chance speech of yours". The blonde smiled at him.
"Anytime Gail, anytime. Let me know if something happens between you and Holly". Adam stated detachedly.
The blonde looked at him sternly clearly perplexed by what just came out of her friends mouth. "Excuse me? What do you mean by If something happens between me and Holly?. Gail's voice slightly higher than the usual.
Adam quickly realizes his comment came out wrong and he explained himself "I mean if you guys are friends again? Dating? Officially together? You know.." He cleared his throat and took a gulp from his coffee mug.
"Ohhh Okay. I thought you are suggesting something else". Gail started clearing the table and loaded the plates on the dishwasher.
Adam handed his coffee mug to the blonde and said "Although I would very much appreciate it if you tell me all about, you know.. you and Holly..you get what I mean". He beamed broadly.
"EEEEEEEEEEwwwwwwwwwww, don't be such a pervert!" The blonde whacked his arms. "I don't think that'll happen soon". Gail said loosely
"Why not?"
"Because I have never done it with another woman Adam, that's why". She rolled her eyes at him.
He gave Gail a tight lip smile took one last sip of his coffee. "There's always the internet, you could look it up". He suggested trying to hold his urge to laugh.
That suggestion only made the blonde hit his arm harder. "You mean watch lesbian porn?"
"What? That's a good idea. What do you suggest? Interrogate a bunch of lesbians around?"
His sarcastic comment actually made the blonde laugh. "Oh God! You. Have. To. Go. We've been together for almost 24 hours and I'm kinda sick of your face". Gail picked up his bag and handed it to him still laughing at Adam's weird suggestion.
Adam grabbed his bag from the blonde's arm while putting on his jacket. "You want me to leave because you're going to watch lesbian porn". Adam teased the blonde. Gail just shook her head and led him towards the door. He unlocked the door, opened it, gave Gail a hug and then left. "Don't watch porn all day Gail" He continued teasing Gail.
"Shut your face Adam" Gail yelled back.
As soon as the door closed she sent a text to Holly and waited anxiously for a reply. "Maybe she's still asleep". Gail talked to herself. Instead of doing nothing for the rest of the day she decided she will bake Oliver's favorite, peanut butter fudge brownie. After placing the brownie batter inside of the oven and setting the timer for 25 minutes she went back to the living room and glanced at her phone for the brunette's reply. Sure enough Holly had already replied to her text 18 minutes ago.
"Good morning Sgt. Peck? Yes. Lunch sounds good. Your treat?" sent 10:58Am
Gail felt giddy as she read Holly's reply. "yup my treat + I have a surprise for you. I'll pick you up. Text me when you're all done, I have to drop by Oliver's house first. Take your time". Sent 10:59Am.
Holly's reply came quickly"Yay, I'm excited. I'll text you when I'm ready to go." Sent 10:59Am
"Okay see you in a bit". Gail's brain fired electrons in all directions and she can't help herself from smiling.
Oliver's House…
Instead of knocking Gail called out Celery's name "Celery… Celery…" She was holding the still warm homemade brownies with her both hands.
"Gail, Hi". Celery embraced the blonde.
Is Ollie here? What is that?" pointing at the wooden handled object used to sweep clean an area. "What is that smell Celery?" Gail's eyebrows scrunched up and she squeezed her nose like a pigbefore looking up in a head-twisty daze.
The witch smiled coyly at Gail "He's still sleeping and that is what we call besom in the witch world it sweeps all negative energy away from an area in which a circle is going to be cast. You are smelling the sage sweetheart, I am cleansing the house today". Celery explained in a very calming voice and stare.
"OOoohh, that's a broom, do you actually fly at night?" Gail mockingly asked Celery.
"Do you really want to know?". Celery leaned closer to the blonde.
Gail got a little spooked and gave Celery her homemade treat for Oliver. "peanut butter fudge brownie for you and Ollie".
"Thank you Gail". She gave Gail a sincere smile before saying "I can break some pieces off the besom and give you some it can be used as the wand during a spell, especially if the focus of the spell is on protection". The witch offered while putting the brownies on the table.
Gail chuckled "No thanks, I would probably look like Draco Malfoy's father if I carry around a wand with me and I don't think a wand would work against insurgents but thanks anyway".
"You would look like who? Celery was dazed by the blonde's response.
"Just tell Ollie I dropped by and thanks Celery"
"I can feel your aura shifted. Is the love charm bracelet working?". Asked the witch as she walked Gail to her car.
Gail looked puzzled and glanced at Celery pouting "Are you really a witch or a behavior expert of some kind?"
Both women laughed at Gail's question. Gail received a text from Holly saying she's good to go Gail sped off away from the witch's lair. When she pulled up at Holly's the brunette was already outside waiting for her.
"Hi Holl," Gail hugged Holly tightly.
Holly hugged her back and gave her a peck on her lips which made her feel tingly all over. "What's the matter Sgt. Peck? Can't handle my pecking ability?" Holly tilted her head and scrunched her forehead.
Gail rolled her eyes at the brunette and smiled. She was right the blonde couldn't handle her kissing ability. It turns her on so fast. It made her think hard about Adam's suggestion earlier, she wants Holly really bad but she doesn't want to turn her off by performing badly under the sheets.
"So where are we eating lunch?" Holly asked Gail with a lopsided grin.
Before she answered Holly, She glanced at her, placed her hand on her lap and tried to see how the brunette would react. Although she's been picturing Holly naked lately this move was to validate if the brunette feels the same way too. It's more of an affectionate move, it's saying I want to be in contact with you without in a casual way. Instead of removing Gail's hand off her, she did the opposite of what the blonde expected. She placed her hand over Gail's. The blonde smiled softly and answered "Lombardi's. It's an Italian Diner".
Holly nodded without saying anything and caressed Gail's hand.
At Lombardi's….
"I hope you like brownies". Gail dangled a plastic wrap with brownies in it.
"Who doesn't love chocolates?. You can bake?" Holly unwrapped the brownies and started munching on them while waiting for their food.
"Do I look like I don't know my way around a kitchen?".
Holly leaned in for a kiss which Gail gladly obliged and kissed her back. "Yes, Because I only see you eat junk foods".
The blonde would normally defend her choice of food and can argue for hours on why she doesn't consider cheese puff a junk food but with Holly she just agreed and told her she'll be smarter on her food choices.
She noticed Holly was wearing a bracelet identical to the love charm bracelet Celery gave her when she had dinner with her and Ollie. "Celery gave that to you?". The blonde ask while chewing her food down.
"Uh huh, it's a love charm bracelet". The brunette replied unhurriedly.
"Do you believe in that stuff? Magic? Spells?" Gail put her fork down and took a swig of beer.
"I believe in love that's for sure. There's no scientific evidence that crystals and charm works but two days after Celery gave this to me I met you at the Penny's which is weird because I felt something strange when I saw you walking towards our table with Traci but I was disappointed when your attitude wasn't as good as you look. Did she gave you one too? I know it sounds crazy coming from a scientist". Holly explained without meeting the blonde's gaze.
Gail almost chocked while drinking her beer after hearing Holly's clarification. "Yeah". Gail paused trying to think of a casual way on how to tell the brunette that it was love at first sight for her. "But I don't believe in spells or charms, what I believe in is fate, destiny.. we were at the Penny's that night, you know.. same place, same time, our paths were meant to cross that night and by the way for the record I saw you first, and I was blown away by your beauty".
Holly was surprised at how the blonde effortlessly surpassed her explanation. Gail might look unemotional but in the inside she's a sweet, caring and deep person. "So was it Love at first sight?". She asked Gail as she reached for the blonde's hand.
"YES" Gail answered clearly.
"Ahhhh. And.. you were mean to me because you got scared? And you thought being mean to me would help mask your true feelings for me?" Holly tried to figure out Gail way of analyzing things that involves feeling and emotions.
"You got that right Holl". She smiled at holly and kissed Holly's hand.
"Can I ask you a favor?" The brunette tilted her head and stared straight into the Gail's deep blue eyes.
"Sure"
"You asked me out to a date, can we just stay at your place and maybe just maybe, if you're up for it cook something for me.. ppppllleeeaaseeee". Holly looped her arms around Gail's and flickered her eyes at the blonde.
Gail sighed and rolled her eyes "Okay.. okay".