Quilting Appreciation: KatieAlicia
Word Count: 339
"Can I tell you a secret?" Alicia asks, pushing her fingers through Katie's dark hair.
Katie looks up at her girlfriend, brows raised from curiosity. She's always loved these late night confessions. There's something about truths exchanged after midnight that make them seem more intimate. "Always," she responds.
Alicia's fingers continue moving through her hair. Katie closes her eyes, enjoying the gentle touch.
"The only reason I tried out to be a Chaser was because I wanted to impress you," Alicia admits.
Katie's eyes open. She studies Alicia, waiting for her to laugh. Alicia is one of the greatest Chasers she's ever seen. There's no way she could ever be destined for anything but a life of Quidditch. Is it really possible? "You're lying."
The older girl pulls away slightly, and Katie sits up. There is nothing but seriousness in Alicia's green eyes. "I'm not like Ang," she says with a shrug. "I can't just be bold. I had to try to get close to you, and this was the only way I could think of it."
Katie's lips quirk. She can't help but to grin. She's always wanted someone who would try to like the things she likes, and until now, she never knew that she's found exactly that in Alicia.
And yet she feels a hint of guilt tugging at her heart. "You don't… I mean… Do you actually like Quidditch?" she asks, her voice barely above a whisper. "You don't stay just because of me, do you?"
Alicia leans in, wrapping her arms around Katie and pulling her close. Her fingertips graze Katie's cheek. "I found that I enjoy being a Chaser," she assures her, pressing a quick kiss to Katie's lips. "Being able to see you just made it that much more enjoyable."
Katie feels a soft blush heat her cheeks. She takes Alicia by the hand, brushing her thumb over the other girl's knuckles. "I think you tried for the wrong position."
"Oh?"
Katie grins. "You're a Chaser, but I think you're a Keeper."