A/N. Thank you for your views and reviews, I simply just enjoy bringing this story to life. Another quick update before a little more CK fun.
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Chapter 13
The boys fled the Jeep the minute they pulled onto the bumpy unpaved driveway, desperate to escape their confinement and get the party started after the long suffocating ride with their mum and her guest.
Lawrence was kind enough to give up his front seat to Kate slightly half heartedly, he figured for some reason, he was entitled to the position and even though William was the eldest, Lawrence was still domineering with the seat in mention.
They had mostly driven in silence, the two women occasionally glancing at each other, trying not to make the boys too uncomfortable with their constant smirks, desperately fighting the urge to stretch across and stroke each other's hands.
They hadn't been able to greet each other properly when Caroline picked her up as the present company would feel very uncomfortable watching their mum snogging Ms. McKenzie before them.
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Caroline had a long conversation with both boys after dinner on Thursday about her relationship with Kate. Both boys were very understanding towards their mothers feelings. William more so than Lawrence when he explained to her that he could tell. He had seen the way she looked at Ms. McKenzie when she came in to relieve her of an exam invigilation.
She had turned to look at Kate while she walked out the room as she sat down. It was impossible not to look at the view of the woman's curves in motion as her body swayed with every step and she was overcome with blushes. For she knew the details of every curve and how they connected to the other.
He hadn't told her however that other student had observe the intensity of the moment. Perhaps that would be too much for her just now.
Lawrence as well just wanted her to be happy and didn't want anyone to make fun of her. The very stern headmistress was pleased to inform him that she can take care of herself and no one would dear to be mean to her. They already dreaded the 'Tamer' after all.
Lawrence had broken the tension of the conversation after his mum finished speaking.
"Mum it is after all 2012 and the ladies have landed quite a while now."
He told her some of his friends in classes above had gay relationships and it was nothing for her to be ashamed of.
Caroline was so stunned and proud of her son's responses to the situation and had spent the night chuckling at Lawrence's comment. She was however ashamed and hated herself for fighting her feelings of not being accepted for so long, but in truth she was hiding from herself.
Scared of having to admit to herself, not wanting to face her own world, living in the past. Perhaps she was relieved as well when Celia reacted how she did, because it gave her an easy way out, which deep down inside, she was looking for when she was in University.
But the time had come to put her childish ways away and be brave. No one had ever made her feel the way Kate did and she was worth her risking it all. The time was now right and she loved it as her story unfold.
She felt like a stranger in her own body, all these alien feelings now surfaced, overpowering the Caroline she had trained so well over the years. She was finally able to let herself out. One by one her welled up emotions came marching out as she drifted away sleeping, thinking about her Kate.
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She was forced to turn the radio on to break the tension half way into their travels, after telling the boys that they could call Ms. McKenzie, Kate outside of school.
Each child looked out the window from the back respectively as they glanced at the country scenery. Their eyes wondered at each side of the vehicle trying to discover the end of the landscape in sight, but the motioning picture wouldn't allow them that privilege.
Neither of them would be able to adapt to the country lifestyle, their gaze lingered as they settled more comfortably into their seats as the uneventful journey continued.
Caroline as well needed to distract her thoughts as they had started to wonder along the lines of Kate's exposed skin, tightening her grip around the wheel and grinding her teeth, reprimanding her eyes, willing them to keep focused on the very winding road.
They were waiting to exhale and gladly did so as soon as the opportunity arose.
"So?"
Caroline spoke as she watched the boys disappear from sight, shutting the Jeep off and turning to enjoy the full gaze of her girlfriend at last.
"So?"
Kate repeated as she smiled and looked at the smirking blonde. Caroline spoke softly as she undid her seat belt and leaned forward, bringing herself as far over the passenger side as she could.
"I've told the boys."
Her smirked widened as her lips went closer to Kate's neck. She kissed it momentarily then continued.
"And my mother."
She met the woman's neck again lingering a bit longer, tempted to begin the pattern of Tracing Circles on this smooth chocolate skin. She heard the soft groans escape the woman's lips as she closed her eyes, desperately wanting to get lost in the contact.
"About us."
She pulled away, anxious to see the reaction on Kate's face.
The blonde felt so proud of her conduct with the situation, she gave herself an imaginary pat on the back every chance she got. Her smile widened as she met her lovers gaze.
Kate's smile slowly but surely mirrored her lovers as she spoke, still a bit shocked at the words she heard. Caroline was so different now from the frightened, distressed blonde she was in the beginning, Caroline was on a role now it seems.
"Wow... Well... I am... Well I don't know what to say."
The woman leaned forward once again, but seeking a more direct contact.
"You don't need to say anything, you just need to kiss me."
Kate caressed the blonde's cheek as their lips met and moved in unison. She nibbled softly on Kate's bottom lip, groaning into the pleasure of their first contact for the day. Soft and sweet chocolate melting in her mouth. She moaned as the kiss ended, she pulled away and wiped the smudge that was left from her makeup on Kate's lips as her finger lingered along the lips of her lover.
She massaged them momentarily, getting hypnotized by the beautiful curves of the woman's full lips.
"If we don't go inside now I will be forced to turn the Jeep around and spend the remaining hours of my birthday in a more... how should I say..."
She tilted her head side to side as she retained the words she desired.
"A more pleasurable manner."
Caroline spoke seductively running the hand from her lips, down the front of Kate's garment, over her breast and resting at the bottom of her skirt. She had slid her hand below the fabric running it up and down Kate's thigh, observing the effect of her touch on her lovers face.
Kate exhaled as the burn increased between her thighs.
The blonde chuckled as she removed her hand.
"Shall we?"
She said gesturing towards the house.
"Turn around?.. Yes... Right away."
Caroline's chuckles got louder, as her echos engulfed the confined space.
"You're such a tease."
"I'm not the one who had my hands up my skirt now was I?"
A very turned on Kate snapped quickly, eyes wide open challenging the blonde.
"Cheeky."
Caroline muttered as they both climbed out of the Jeep and headed towards the very unique brick house.
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Celia and Alan had driven back to the farm on Friday to make sure everything was in order and that the food and all the other bits were ready for the afternoon, as Gillian had to work a double on that day to get her birthday afternoon off to spend with the family. Which Celia imagined promised to be interesting, considering her daughters new addition to the list.
She had to admit that it would take some getting used to but she was willing to put her bigoted ways aside for her daughter, at least for now or hopefully until it has run its course.
She had spent the night explaining to Alan, the fall out she and Caroline had when she was in University and came home with short hair and very lanky features. She had spent the time speaking about this special friend, and Celia read between the lines, she knew whenever Caroline spoke about someone one too many times what it was to do with so she had stopped her in her tracks, addressing the issue right away, not allowing it to go beyond her ears.
She wouldn't allow it, if the neighbours or anyone in their social standings were to hear of it they would have a field day.
She couldn't allow it, not even Caroline's father would be told, the Dawson's name would be dragged through the mud, such humiliation Celia wouldn't survive.
"She was never the same again, she was so different after that day."
The woman spoke as her gaze lingered away from Alan into the semi-dark room.
"My fun energetic daughter locked herself away that day because of my harsh narcissistic ways. I thought it was entirely my fault, you see, her being that way inclined, at the time. Projecting things onto her from my own marriage with Kenneth, but instead I forced her into an unhappy relationship and marriage. The very thing I was trying to protect her from, a life of misery."
Alan placed a hand on her shoulder as the emotions surfaced, over throwing her voice. The woman had to clear her throat and inhaled before she continued, willing the tears away.
"I couldn't do that to her again, I can't. I saw how she spoke of this Kate, I at least have to give her a chance this time, I saw my daughter again for the first time on Wednesday, after so many years, she sat there innocent and still scared of me, how could I have done that to her? My sweet Caroline."
The woman had spent half the night explaining to a tired Alan who had been falling in and out of sleep. The tears slowly strolled out as her thoughts debated her actions. How could she have been so heartless? She had ruined the best years of her daughter's life. She had to put her daughter first this time.
She after all never needed her permission anymore, yet she was still seeking her approval.
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"Nervous?"
The blonde asked Kate as they approached the door.
"Just a little, are you?"
She had given her a comforting smile trying to neglect her own nerves, wanting Kate to be relaxed and confident she was ok with the issues their relationship would arise. Their first public acknowledgement, Caroline inhaled.
The door immediately opened, presenting before them a figure Kate assumed was Gillian, based on Caroline's very vivid description of the woman and her adventurous lifestyle. The woman grinned as she extended her arms to embrace the blonde.
"Happy Birthday."
She said loudly and slightly wobbly.
Caroline repeated the salutations as the embrace broke.
"And you must be Kate."
She said as she outstretched her right hand bringing her focus to the next figure in the doorway.
"I heard we'd be having another guest."
Caroline handed a bottle of wine to the very informed host as she pivoted and gestured the ladies further inside.
"Can i get you anything to drink?"
She spoke over her shoulders as she rushed towards the open kitchen.
The necessary introductions were done with the lot that was present. Each person specifying their relations to another in the room as they spoke. She hadn't spotted her mum and Alan, so she questioned Gillian about their whereabouts.
"Oh yes sorry, i should have said... They just popped upstairs to get freshened up."
Gillian said as she refilled her half empty glass of wine. Caroline had just observed that she was already a bit tipsy and would have suggested for her to minimize her intake if she hadn't gotten distracted by the beautiful sight of her girlfriend.
Kate stood merely steps away from her being entertained by Alan's two most trusted friends, Maurice and Harry. She could hear her girlfriend chuckle at the men's amusing compliments.
Caroline exhaled, looking at Kate and feeling pleased, that woman was all hers and her face flooded with blushes at the thought.
Her thoughts were interrupted however as the rumbling was unmissed as the all too familiar voice yelled down the stairs at Alan.
"I do not need a walking stick, still early days for that yet."
The two figures appeared at the bottom of the staircase.
"Now Mr. Buttershaw, best foot forward."
The woman spoke as they turned bringing their gaze to run across the familiar faces in the room, stopping at the unfamiliar one.
Caroline walked over to greet her mum as she wished her a happy birthday. She gestured for Kate to accompany her.
"Mum, I'd like you to meet Kate, Kate McKenzie."
As Caroline stepped aside, to give both women a better view of each other.
Celia limped into an upward posture refusing to let the woman see her vulnerable stance.
"So?"
The woman began as she stepped closer.
"This is the music teacher William hasn't been able to shut up about."
She spoke catching the gaze of William down the hall who had a proud smile planted on his face as he spoke to Raff and Lawrence in the next room.
Celia had heard about Kate before as William had shared his fascination with his choir director many times when she baby sat them while Caroline worked late at nights, but it was now that she was able to put the puzzle pieces together.
'You never do see smoke without fire she thought.'
"Seems he knows more than match making on Facebook."
She brought her gaze back to Kate.
"You play the piano as well?"
The dark woman nodded as the stuttering verbal correspondence followed.
"Ye... yes I do."
Celia smiled as she stepped forward, taking the woman's hand and leading them towards the kitchen. She chuckled as she spoke, loud enough for the crowded room's amusement.
"Well then that'll be coming in handy."
She dragged her words as the two figures got lost into the open kitchen.
"We'll need to have a little chat after dinner, concerning 'The Arrival of The Queen of Sheba.'"
The tears welled in Caroline's eyes as she stood in bewilderment. She still wasn't able to wrap her head around her mum's unexpected reaction on Wednesday, but she surely hadn't expected such a warm welcome towards Kate.
"You ok love?"
Alan asked as he placed a hand on Caroline's shoulders, observing the stunned facial image. She wiped the tears away and nodded. She smiled as the party accompanied both ladies into the kitchen.
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"I think my mum's in love with you."
Caroline spoke as they strolled down the antique brick steps and back to the car tempted to hold her girlfriend's hand. But avoided the action as she knew there were eyes on them.
"Why do you think so?"
The woman halted as she opened Kate's door.
"You're the first person she's invited to the wedding, I'd say that pretty much speaks for itself."
She stood at the opened door waiting for the beauty to step inside so she could close the door and rush to the other side.
"Your mother... Is getting married?"
The blonde shook her head as Kate spoke with a skeptical tone. She settled into the driver's seat chuckling.
"I know... I know... I still can't wrap my brain around it either and the details I don't wanna get into, I'm already having trouble sleeping at nights."
She spoke as the Jeep started.
"So?"
"So?"
The blonde smirked as she looked at Kate.
"They offered for us to stay over tonight."
Kate looked on curiously.
The blonde continued as she tilted her shoulders and raised her eyebrows.
"I told them you couldn't because you had stuff to take care of and the invitation was a bit sudden."
Kate looked on quizzically as she quickly spoke.
"No I haven't, what stuff?."
The blonde widened her eyes as she spoke.
"Yes... You... Have..."
Caroline emphasized as she leaned over to find the spot on the woman's neck she loved most Tracing Circles.
The night was still young, the weekend was still young, she would soon be able to enjoy every inch of the woman, her mouth now sucked on.