Joanne turned the key in the lock and stepped inside her apartment. She stepped aside and held the door open for Kate to step over the threshold. This moment felt intimate. Far more intimate than the hours that herself and Kate had spent earlier at the restaurant. This was her sanctuary, her home and now Kate was standing inside it. Joanne closed the door behind Kate, hoping that the woman wouldn't notice the numerous locks on her front door but Kate did. Of course, she would. She was a police officer after all. It was her job to notice things.
"Crazy ex-girlfriend." Jo tried to laugh it off. I mean, it is partially true. Joanne thought.
"Sorry, I'm a shit host. I should've asked. Do you want some wine? I'm sure I've got some in the fridge. if you'd like another glass?" Joanne asked.
"Sure, white would be great if you have it. Red if you don't."
"Take a seat." Joanne said as she walked into the kitchen, taking some glasses off the shelf and placing them on the counter.
"Do you have a bathroom I can use?" Kate asked.
"Yes. Sorry, um... It's down the hallway. Last door on the left."
Joanne pointed down the hallway of her apartment and Kate followed her directions, leaving Jo alone with her thoughts for a few minutes. Joanne turned away from the counted, grabbed it within her hands and took a deep staggering breath.
"This is just a drink with a colleague." Joanne told herself or at least, that's what she tried to make herself think.
She thought back to earlier in the night at the restaurant she had chosen them both to drink at. It was more intimate than the usual choice of pub that the team chose.
She told herself to brush it off, to let it go. Kate wouldn't have noticed the choice of pub, wouldn't have noticed how she felt when her and Kate were across the table from each other, enclosed in a tight space and anyways, Kate was straight. She wouldn't like her in that even though it was all Jo wanted.
She turned back around to the kitchen counter, filled up both glasses of wine from the fridge and made her way back over to the sofa, where she sat and waited for Kate to arrive back which was a few moments later.
"Come in, Kate. Take a seat. Have a drink." Joanne held Kate's wine glass aloft which Kate gracefully took before she walked around the edge of the sofa and took a seat on the empty space beside Joanne. Joanne picked up her own glass.
"Thanks." Kate said as she tapped her glass against Joanne's. "Cheers." Jo laughed. Each woman taking a sip of their respective glasses and placing them back onto the coffee table. Kate turned to Jo.
"You know what I said back at the restaurant?" Kate asked.
"Hmmm..." Jo hummed taking another sip of her wine.
"When I said that how that man wasn't my type."
"Yes." Jo replied, trying to give Kate the confidence to say what she wanted to say.
"It wasn't entirely true...well, what I mean is that... I wasn't into him specifically but I..."
Kate could feel herself stumbling over the words she wanted to say. She was scared. She knew that the moment she let Jo know what she was feeling it would be real and she couldn't take it back.
Kate let out a deep sigh. Joanne took Kate's hands in her own wrapping her fingers tight around the other woman's. Kate looked down at their hands, which were joined together. She could feel the love that Jo was giving off. Her confidence filled.
"What I meant to say is that men aren't the only people that I'm interested in." Kate breathed a sigh of relief. She finally said what she needed to say. She finally let someone know how she truly felt.
"Ah, I see." Jo said smiling. She took one hand out of Kate's and picked up her wine glass, taking a sip.
"When did you first realise?" Jo asked Kate. Placing her wine glass back down. Looking straight at the younger woman.
"A couple of years back." Kate took a sip of her own wine. Keeping the glass in her hand she twiddled the wine glass in between her fingers, trying to seem nonchalant about the situation she had found herself in.
"AC-12 were investigating a woman and I had to go round to her house to ask questions about the investigation. There was a moment between the two of us and all I could think of was how much I wanted to kiss her so badly. From then on, anytime another woman came onto the scene that I liked I would think the same thing."
Jo smiled at Kate's revelation. She was proud of the woman for coming out.
"And how do you feel now? How do you truly feel?" Jo asked.
Kate took a deep breath and Jo squeezed Kate's hand to let the woman know that she was still here. That she would comfort her if need be.
"I'm not going to lie, Jo. I'm scared."
"It's alright to feel scared Kate. It's ok to feel apprehensive. Everything that you've ever known in your life isn't entirely true anymore. It's a big change. It's ok to feel scared about how it's going but what I want you to know is that... I'm proud of you. So, so proud! You've taken the leap and you're going to feel better living the way you truly are and that's great."
Kate had let her head drop during the conversation, a smile on her face. Jo took her hand out of Kate's and used it to push a strand of hair, which had fallen over her face, back behind her ear.
Kate brought her head back up. "I thought the same about you, you know. About how much I want to kiss you."
There was a small moment where no one talked. Jo was surprised about how forward Kate was being. Kate wondered if she'd said too much.
"Sorry, I shouldn't have said that. I should go." Kate got up off the sofa and placed her glass on the table. Jo placed her hand on her forearm.
"Sit back down." Jo said and Kate did exactly what the woman asked. Her face was red. Embarrassed by what had just transpired between them.
"I've thought the same." Jo looked into Kate's eyes. They were sparkling. It made her heart race and it really turned her on.
"You have no idea how I feel about you. I just wanted to learn over the table tonight and kiss you so hard." Joanne said.
She took one of Kate's hands turned it over and pressed a kiss to the back of her hand.
"You're welcome to stay tonight Kate. I want to show you what it really feels like. If that's what you want."
Jo sat up straight and pushed herself further into Kate.
Their knees bumping together. Kate nodded and bit her lip. "I'd like that."
"Only if, you're sure? We can stop at any time you like. If you need to just say the word."
Kate smiled at Jo. The widest smile that Jo had ever saw and she wondered how one woman could get even more attractive than she already was.
"Good." Jo said. She lifted her right leg over Kate's lap and placed it on the sofa. Trapping Kate underneath, her own body. Jo smiled down at her before leaning in and pressing her lips to Kate's. Jo quickly pulled away from her and Kate moaned at the sudden loss of contact. Why did Jo suddenly stop? What would make her want to stop? Did she just realise now that she doesn't actually want to do this?
Jo looked down at Kate and smiled again. She could see the look in Kate's eyes that she still wanted this. That she was still comfortable with it. She leaned in again and took Kate's lips in her own. Only stopping to come up to breathe. Jo placed her hands on either side of Kate's face while Kate slipped her hands up the inside of Jo's jumper to feel her burning skin. Jo moaned at the feeling. Their kissing suddenly passionate and intense. The compilation of all their wants, feelings and desires, all tied up in this moment. Finally getting to do want they wanted to each other. All the secret looks and hidden touching. All leading up to this moment.
Jo slipped her tongue into Kate's mouth with her happily obliging to the feeling it gave her. With Jo occupied, Kate slowly ran her hands up Jo's body, touching every part of the woman that she could feel. A mixture of fingers and palms ghosting over her skin, running up her body, over her breasts. Feeling the soft cotton that lay there and cupping her hands around them, hoping that she would get more acquainted later.
"I think we need to take this to the bedroom before we lose it right her." Joanne panted. "I want this to be a joyful experience for you. Let me show you what it's like to be with a woman. Let me focus on you tonight."
Kate's jaw dropped. She knew Joanne was caring but this went above and beyond. She knew she was going to enjoy tonight, going to enjoy her first experience with Joanne Davidson at the helm.
Joanne placed her hand out. Palm outstretched and Kate placed her hand in it. Joanne stepping backwards, placing her feet firmly on the floor and pulled Kate up with her.
"We won't be needing this." Joanne said as she placed her hands under Kate's blazer and took it off with ease, throwing it over the back of the sofa for them to retrieve later. She placed her hand back into Kate's and pulled her towards the bedroom.
Their lips found each other again in the doorway of Jo's bedroom. Harsh panting filled the room as they stepped inside. Their hands grasping at each other's body. Not wanting this experience to be over just yet. Joanne walked Kate backwards towards the bed. Only stopping when she felt the woman's legs hit the wood.
Joanne placed her hands on the bottom of Kate's stomach. Laying her hands on the material and quickly slid her hands inside Kate's work trousers and pulling out her tucked in shirt. She ran her hands along the outside of the shirt, upwards until she reached the collar of it. Giving Kate a quick kiss, Jo started to make her way down Kate's neck. Kissing and sucking the new skin that was on show as she moved down, opening the buttons on her shirt. Tasting the skin that was now on show for her.
Jo made it to the waistband of Kate's work trousers nuzzled her face into the skin just on top. Wrapping her hands around Kate's arse, pulling her in closer to her. Kate moaned again and looked downwards to find Jo staring back at her. She ran her hands through the womans short locks and then her face, from top to bottom. Spending longer gracing over her cheek and chin.
"God, this woman is intoxicating." Kate thought.
Jo brought her hands around to the front of Kate's trousers but before Kate could enjoy the feeling Jo stood up, cutting off all contact.
"Take off your shirt and lay down." Joanne said and how could Kate go against anything this amazing woman was saying. She did as she was told. Throwing back the covers and placing her head on the pillow, her body splayed out on the bedsheets. Kate watched Joanne as she slowly undressed in front of her. With every piece of clothing that she dropped; Joanne got more confident. Joanne getting on top of the bed. Bending over Kate. Spread out on top of her, her knees placed either side of Kate's legs.
Joanne kissed Kate again. From top to bottom. First taking off her bra and focusing on her breasts. Going down further and further stopping at the waistband of Kate's trousers. Finally, looping her fingers into Kate's waistband and opening it. Kate lifted herself off the bed and Joanne slid her trousers and pants down her legs. Dragging her fingers along the skin of Kate's legs, creating goosebumps on her legs and turning Kate on even more.
Joanne made her way back up Kate's legs, slowly and carefully, taking as much time as she wanted. She wanted to drag this out as long as she could but the look on Kate's face said otherwise. She got up to Kate's thighs and gently ran her thumb along the inside, making Kate gasp. She planted her face near to where she had just touched. Getting close to her goal but leaving enough space for Kate to tell that she was teasing.
"Please Jo. Please." Kate whimpered.
Jo looked up at her. Her face flushed with excitement and energy coursing through her body. Her hands tight against the bed. Jo ran a finger through Kate's folds and picked up the sticky liquid. Hearing Kate grunt at the movement. Jo sucked her finger, finally getting to taste her lover and it was all she ever wanted. Joanne pulled her hands away and sat up. Kate gasped at the loss of contact and looked up to see what Joanne was doing. She was now leaned over Kate's body, riffling through the top drawer of her bedside drawer. She smiled when she found exactly what she needed and took it out. Kate looked up at Jo, the bright lights of her bedroom making it hard to see but Jo held the small metal object aloft.
"Is it ok if I use this on you Kate?"
Kate nodded enthusiastically. Of course, Jo could. It wasn't unnatural for Kate. She knew exactly what the thing was. Jo clicked the button on the top of it and the thing buzzed to life.
"Sit back. Relax. Just enjoy the moment. Enjoy what I'm going to do to you."
Kate let calm wash over her and closed her eyes. Of course, she let Jo do what she wanted with her. She could trust the woman with her life.
Kate felt Jo kissing towards her core. Every kiss more vibrant than the last. Sending her to a height she had never felt before. Jo placed the vibrator on the spot where Kate needed it the most and Kate felt a burst of energy course through her. Her body came off the bed, which surprised Jo but she just placed her hand back onto Kate's body to steady her and bring her back down to earth. With every moment that passed, Kate could feel her orgasm building inside her. Her moans getting louder with every second. She was sure Jo could also tell as when she placed her mouth on Kate, she reached her peak. She honestly felt as if her body had exploded and over and over. She grasped the sheets tightly and Jo kissed her through the aftershocks. The vibrator steady to where she needed it. Kate ran her hand down her body until she found Jo's. She locked her fingers into Jo's left hand. Glad of the contact she gave her.
When Kate came to, Jo was still in the same position.
"How was that? Are you ok?" Joanne asked her.
"I'm going to need a while to recover. I think I just died and went to heaven."
Joanne laughed at the comment. "Take all the time you need."
Joanne sat up. Still above Kate. She leaned over to the bedside drawer and picked a baby wipe from a packet rested on top. She wiped the vibrator down, placed it back where it belonged and swung her body off of Kate and lay on the bed beside her. Jo ran her fingers through Kate's hair and she sat up on her arm, content with watching the face of her lover.
It was a couple of minutes until Kate regained her senses. She rolled over to face Joanne who was still smiling over the events that had just happened. Kate felt safe. She snuggled up into the woman and gave her a kiss.
"The bathroom is through there is you need to wash up." Joanne said.
"Trying to get rid of me already." Kate asked trying to hide the fear in her voice.
Joanne picked up Kate's hand and placed it to her cheek. She kissed the inside of her wrist.
"No, of course not. Come back to bed when you're finished."
Kate took her hand back and got off Joanne's bed. Walking towards the en-suite bathroom, she stopped in the doorway and turned around to look at the figure on the bed. She had never felt as happy as she had recently until this moment. She closed the door behind her. Joanne quickly got off the bed. Taking the soaked bottom sheet and replacing it with a fresh one. She put the duvet back on and slid under it, waiting for Kate's return.
She returned a little while later. Standing in the bathroom doorway naked and brazen after tonight's events. Joanne was happy that she helped out in that.
"Are you finished?" Joanne asked.
Kate nodded.
"Come here." Joanne said raising a finger and using a come-hither motion to Kate. Joanne pulled the cover back and slid backwards creating space for Kate to slip in beside her and when she did, she pulled the cover tight around both of them.
"Thank you for tonight." Joanne smiled, trying so hard to hold back a smirk.
Kate noticed and slapped her lightly on the shoulder.
"Don't laugh. It means a lot. I'm glad that it was you. Someone that I can trust with my life."
Joanne leaned down and placed a kiss on Kate's forehead. She was touched by the words.
"So, what does this mean for us?" Kate asked.
"Us? I mean we could just go back to being colleagues..."
Kate could feel a lump beginning to rise in her throat.
"...but I don't think that's what either of us want."
Kate shook her head.
"I want to be able to hold your hand and kiss you in public. I want to tell everyone that I know that you're my girlfriend and I want to hold you tight and never let go." Joanne said, bringing tears to the surface. Letting go of her feelings and showing the truth which lay beneath the surface.
"I want that." Kate replied.
"Good. I'm glad." Joanne placed another kiss to Kate's forehead. "Now we better go to sleep or else we'll be tired for the weekend that we're going to spend together."
"Yes boss." Kate said and closed her eyes.
"When we're out of work forget boss." Joanne held Kate tight in her grasp. Closing her eyes soon after. Glad that she finally had everything she ever wanted right in her hands.