Okay, if this doesn't grant me forgiveness for skipping the pole dancing bit then nothing will...! IJKS xx

Chapter Fifty-Three

Charlie smiled, pleased with herself when she finally got the water in the small tub to exactly the right temperature. She stripped off and climbed in, appreciating the change from the solar powered shower. One of the cats, a tiny black creature called Ruby approached and propped her paws up on the side of the metal tin curiously. Losing interest quickly, she wandered away again. Charlie watched her go and then smiled when she saw Joey approach. She had been talking to Gabby the Goat. Joey had got quite attached to her these last few days. Charlie decided that she would only worry when the goat started talking back. Smiling cheerfully, Joey crouched down beside the tub.

"Need any help?" she offered.

***

Joey had enjoyed a wonderful day. Charlie had taken it upon herself to do the shopping and take on all the farm jobs. Joey had relaxed, hung out with Gabby and rummaged through Alice's cupboards, finding some juggling balls, which she'd taken to surprisingly easily. Now, Charlie was cooking over the fire and Joey had escaped inside the caravan and was trying to find her most attractive outfit. She thought Charlie deserved stage two of her reward chart tonight and she wanted to make it special. She frowned at all her clothes. She really needed to learn to dress sexily. Finally, she settled on tight black trousers that clung in the right places and a white shirt. She'd read somewhere that buttons during a striptease could only be a good thing. Now she only wished she had the ability to wear anything but sturdy boots and running shoes. No shoes at would have to do, she decided.

"Dinner's ready," Charlie called from outside.

Joey craned her neck, trying to check her reflection in the tiny mirror on the caravan wall. Hoping she looked alright, she stepped outside. Charlie wolf whistled.

"What's with the smart?" she asked.

"I just thought I'd make the effort," Joey said casually.

She sat on the blanket and accepted her plate.

***

"You know, you really do look hot in that shirt," Charlie said.

She had spent much of their meal trying to peer down the opening. Judging by the outline underneath the shirt, Joey was possibly wearing the bra that she'd bought her, which hopefully only meant one very wonderful thing.

"Thank you very much," Joey replied.

She gently slapped Charlie's hand away when she reached to undo a button.

"You'll ruin it," Joey warned.

Charlie's eyes lit up with hope. She smiled.

"The laptop's in the van," Joey told her. "Go get it and start it up while I try and remember this routine so that I don't let you down."

She couldn't help but feel a little nervous about it. Charlie seemed to think that she was perfect, that she could perform like some kind of professional. Star had only taught her in the backroom of a club over the course of a few rather inebriated nights. She was worried. She really did want to be perfect for her girlfriend who had scampered away to get the laptop immediately.

***

Charlie was beyond excited. Her body was tingling all over with the thrill of watching Joey tease her. The music had been playing for a short while and Joey was standing in front of her in nothing but stockings, a thong, a bra that barely contained her and an open shirt. Charlie licked her lips, enthralled as Joey, her hips never ceasing their motion slipped the shirt off and let it fall to the ground. For the second time in a week, Charlie congratulated herself on her ability to choose lingerie. Joey extended one leg, offering it up so that Charlie could remove the stocking. Charlie leapt into action from where she sat on the floor, slowing removing the item, kissing each inch of bare skin she exposed. Technically, that was against the rules but Joey enjoyed it too much to make her stop. Joey swapped legs and Charlie the same thing. Joey stood over her. Charlie remained at her feet, gazing up at her beautiful body. Joey reached behind her and unhooked her bra. She let it fall. Charlie caught it, mesmerised by Joey's breasts as if she had never seen them before. Joey sank down onto her knees, allowing Charlie to come in line with her chest. Charlie leant forward, so desperate to capture them in her mouth. Joey held her back, grinning and shaking her head, thinking that she deserved an award for restraint. The hunger in Charlie's eyes was intoxicating and Joey's body was aching to be touched.

"No touching," she whispered.

Charlie pouted. Joey stood back up and slipped out of her last item of clothing.

Charlie gazed at her, mesmerised.

"Have to touch," she wailed almost inaudibly.

The song finished. Joey marvelled at the effect she had on her girlfriend. Charlie made her feel sexy. She made her feel special and worthwhile. She made her feel loved. Joey granted her the permission they had both longed for from the start. She gasped audibly, delighted at the sensations running through her as Charlie settled herself between her legs, ready to begin a teasing routine of her own.