A/N: I didn't plan to start the chapter like this, but since a reviewer mentioned the shower scene, I decided to give it a try. It got a little steamy, so consider yourself warned! :D

And thank you so much for the continued support! 3

Chapter Twenty-Five

Kurt insists on doing the dishes after breakfast and my attempt to convince him it's not necessary fails miserably, so I let him go, but prompt him to hurry, because I'll be waiting for him in the shower. He almost drops the tray as he rushes out of my bedroom and I can't help laughing.

Once I'm left alone I call Alicia to make sure everything's okay and promise her to be there in an hour to pick up Gina. She tells me I should take my time and I'm starting to wonder if she knows what I've been up to.

I enter the bathroom and for the first time today I look in the mirror. My hair is all messed up, my makeup is barely visible anymore, but I notice something else, an unusual glow in my eyes that I haven't seen in forever. It only confirms what I've been feeling ever since last night; an incredible amount of happiness. And now I'm able to confirm that it suits me very well.

I brush my teeth to refresh my breath and once I'm done I glance at the clock on the wall. Our time is running out and I feel a hint of sadness take over me just when I hear a knock on the door.

"Come in," I respond and when Kurt peeks in I smile in the mirror before I turn to him with my head. He has perfect timing. "You were quick," I widen my smile as he approaches me and I want to turn around with my whole body, but he stops me by putting his hands on my waist.

"Don't move," he instructs me in a soft tone and steps behind me, his touch and the closeness of his body burn me already through the thin fabric of my dressing gown.

He unfolds the gown on my waist revealing my naked body. For a few seconds his eyes are looking me up and down through the mirror, meeting mine briefly, then he slowly pulls the dress off my shoulders and places one kiss after the other on my skin. He makes his way down my back, letting go of the gown in-between and I have to grab the side of the sink for support as the desire takes over me under his sensual touches.

Through the mirror I notice how my body reacts to his pampering. I want him with every fiber of my being and I almost touch myself when I feel his hands run along my legs. I moan to catch his attention and it works because he ascends and presses himself against my body.

I want him to take me then and there, but he's still fully dressed so I reach for his pants and urge him to get rid of his clothes. I turn around to help him and once he's naked as well I pull him with me into the shower and close the cabin behind us.

It's already steamy in there, even before I open the tap to let the hot water run down on us. It makes it easier for our hands to slide on each other's skin, to get to places where we want to feel them the most. The sound of the pouring water overwhelms our moans and cries as he thrusts in me over and over again causing the glass wall of the cabin to shake behind us.

o-o-o

When I arrive back from the bathroom he's sitting on the side of the bed already dressed and I know it means our wonderful night is officially about to come to an end. I can tell that he feels the same way about it as I do, even if he tries to hide his sadness behind a pale smile.

"I'm going to tell Gina everything about us today, so we can stop hiding," I let him know that I've made up my mind, convinced it's the right thing to do under the circumstances.

"Are you sure?" he looks up at me hesitantly.

"Yes, she deserves to know the truth. The longer I wait the harder it will be," I state decidedly, even if I'm aware it will be hard enough either way.

"That's true," he replies supportively and I notice that my statement had a slightly positive effect on his mood.

"Our children might end up hating us even more when they find out," I share my fears with him, because the only thing that makes me stronger is the thought that we are together in this.

"I know it's not easy for you." His voice is full of understanding and caring and he reaches out to pull me in his lap. Even if I'm still only wearing my gown, it's not the desire I see in his eyes as he looks into mine, it's something else.

"I want to believe that you're worth it. I haven't felt this way about anyone in a long time," I confess without thinking as I fold my arms around his neck.

"I know exactly what you're talking about," he reassures me I'm not alone with this feeling and the gentle kiss we share is the only proof I need to know what we're doing is right.

o-o-o

I arrive at Alicia and Will's house exactly when I promised, still when Alicia opens the door for me she seems as if she had been waiting for me impatiently.

"Good morning," I smile at her happily, knowing she is someone I don't have to hide my cheerful mood from and the thought that soon I won't have a reason to hide it from anyone else makes me even happier.

"Hey, come in. The girls have just come down for breakfast. Do you want to join them?" she offers as I enter the door.

"I already had breakfast, thank you," I decline the invitation trying not to blush from the memories that instantly fill my head about my 'breakfast'.

"Something tells me you were in good company," she teases me and as much as I'd love to tell her something about my morning I know it's not the time and place for that.

"What makes you think that?" I tease her in return convinced that she must be dying inside from curiosity.

"It's just a hunch," she shrugs, masking her true feelings.

"Hey," I hear Will's voice and turn to him, not sure if he heard our conversation or not, but I quickly change the subject.

"Hi, is everything all right between the girls?" I ask concerned.

"Seems like it," he responds with a smile I return. "I half-expected you to show up here last night," he adds, making me feel a little guilty.

"I told her it wasn't necessary," Alicia saves me while I think of how to reply and I'm grateful for the interruption. "You know, I just realized I need a few more things from the store for our lunch, Diane and I will go and get them."

"I guess it's my lucky day," Will smiles at me, "usually I'm the one who has to run such errands," he explains, but I assume he suspects why Alicia wants to be alone with me.

"I need to do some shopping too, just let me say hi to the girls first," I glance at Alicia and after her silent permission I walk to the kitchen where Gina and Millie are chatting over what look like waffles in front of them on the table.

"Hey there, that looks delicious," I interrupt them, unable to wipe the smile from my face that was caused by the sight of the two friends together this time.

They both greet me and I step next to Gina to see for myself how she's doing.

"Is everything okay?" I inquire, trying to push to the back of my mind the guilt that Will's comment set free again.

"Yes, thank you for letting me stay the night," she reassures me that I made the right decision even if I wasn't entirely selfless.

"Alicia and I are going to the store, but we'll back soon. Do you need anything?" I ask and observe her face for a short while.

"I don't think so," she replies, taking a bite of her breakfast.

"Do you want some waffles?" Millie offers.

"No, thank you," I turn her down as well without further comments. "See you guys later," I wave them goodbye, but the thought that my daughter doesn't seem entirely happy wouldn't leave my mind as I exit the room.

I need to know what exactly happened last night, what made her turn to the friend she hadn't spoken with in a week. I was too caught up in my own affair last night, but just because I'm starting to fall for a man, it doesn't mean I can ease up on my duties as a mother. I need to talk to Gina later today and I can only hope she will also be ready to share certain things with me.