AN: Hi! Sorry for the delay in updating this. I got really inspired for The TA this week (lots of updates over there, if you haven't been keeping up). Please let me know how you like this story! Reviews motivate updates :D
"Where's Sara?" Aura asked after a bit.
"She left. She's out having dinner with some friends of ours. I wanted to stay with you," Tegan said. "She's fine. Don't worry about her right now."
"Wait, you were supposed to go?" Aura pulled back a little.
"Shh," Tegan eased. "I would rather be with you here. I can see them any time I want, but she's only here for a couple weeks. Plus, it gives us some time alone, since we haven't had much."
"I'm sorry that I ruined your plans this week," Aura said, her expression dropping.
"You made my week, my love," Tegan countered. "The only thing I wanted for my birthday was to see you."
While her anxieties were quieting, Tegan was filling her heart with the speed and skill that she had perfected shortly after they started dating. The emotions overwhelmed Aura, and a couple tears broke free.
"Please kiss me," she begged quietly.
Tegan did not delay fulfilling the request with a tender kiss, willing all her love to pass through her lips and encircle Aura's heart. They stayed like that for several moments, just holding the sweet kiss and enjoying each other's warmth.
Aura's hand slid to the small of Tegan's back, tracing the small bit of exposed skin from the way her shirt fell. The kiss finally deepened but remained slow and calm as their tongues swirled and explored. Aura's hand moved fully under Tegan's shirt, pressing them tighter together. She wrapped her other arm under Tegan and rolled them to put Tegan on top of her.
Tegan knew where this would be going if Aura hadn't just been sobbing alone for who knows how long, but she didn't want to make that assumption right now. There's nothing worse than needing someone emotionally and having them respond sexually. She broke the kiss and looked into Aura's eyes, seeing that they were now dry and no longer held the same deep sadness they had a moment ago.
"What do you want?" Tegan asked quietly.
"You. Just you," Aura answered, knowing her meaning surpassed the question, but also knowing that Tegan understood that.
Nodding slightly, Tegan positioned herself between Aura's legs, resuming the kiss where they had left off. Aura's hand trailed up Tegan's back, bringing her shirt with, and it got discarded to the floor. She trailed her mouth along Aura's chin and down her neck, grateful Aura had changed into pajamas before getting in bed. Tegan pulled down the strap of the tank top to reveal Aura's bare breast and took her nipple into her mouth, receiving a pleased hum in response.
Aura's hands roamed over Tegan's back and through her hair. Suddenly, Tegan's bra fell down her arms; Aura had undone it with the sweep of her fingers, too quickly for her to feel. It was not the first time she had done this, but it still riled Tegan up every time she did. Teeth grazed over Aura's hardened bud, and she arched her back with a gasp, pleased that her bra trick had the intended effect.
Tegan slipped the other tank top strap down, and Aura removed her arms from them. Lips sucked the newly exposed nipple until it stood on its own. Sitting up, Tegan let her bra fall onto Aura's top, both draped over her stomach. Her fingers curled into the sides of the material, dragging the top and bra down toward Aura's hips. Once there, the waistbands of her shorts and underwear were looped in, continuing down her legs until she was nude.
Dropping the pile of clothing to the floor, Tegan crawled back between Aura's knees. Her moist lips left wet kisses on Aura's inner thighs all the way up to her warm, glistening core. Pairing with the sweet sounds already filling the room from her partner, a moan vibrated out of Tegan's throat as soon as her tongue tasted Aura; it had been too long. She traced through her folds, gathering all the excess liquid she could find.
Tegan's arms reached under Aura's legs up to her hands, clenched in the sheets, linking their fingers together. Aura looked down and met Tegan's eyes, already locked on her. Lips surrounded her clit and gently sucked, causing her jaw to drop. Aura was already so close, and as soon as Tegan's tongue swept over her clit, she fell over the edge, crying out Tegan's name over and over. Tegan's mouth maintained its task as Aura's hips rolled against her face, until Aura pleaded that it was too much.
Delicately, Tegan moved back up, but Aura urgently pulled her in for a passionate kiss. While she had intended this to be about Aura, Tegan was soaked. Knowing Aura could taste nothing but herself in their kiss made Tegan's head spin even more, and a whine slipped from her throat onto Aura's tongue. Legs pressed against the outside of Tegan's, so she shifted to straddle Aura's hips. In this position, Tegan knew they had to stop, or she would be dripping onto Aura's stomach very soon. Fortunately, Aura broke the kiss first. However, it was only to bring her lips to Tegan's ear.
"Ride me," Aura directed as her hand cupped Tegan's mound.
Gasping, Tegan felt two fingers enter her, curling to hit her sweet spot. Unable to refuse, she sat up and steadied herself with her hands on Aura's thighs behind her, rolling her hips in time with the hand pumping deep inside her. Aura's thumb moved up to Tegan's clit, stroking it with every thrust. Her other hand scratched down Tegan's thigh, while her eyes watched Tegan's face as it scrunched up in pleasure.
Biting her lip, Aura couldn't resist any longer. She sat up so that Tegan was in her lap, placing her free hand on the small of her back, and sucked a nipple into her mouth. Tegan shouted as her orgasm hit her instantly. Aura held her up and rode her through the waves until Tegan collapsed against her chest.
Aura cleaned her fingers off with her tongue, then immediately swirled it with Tegan's in a kiss, blending the taste of Tegan with what remained of herself. Still coming down and tingling all over, the flavor caused Tegan's eyes to roll back from sensory overload. She didn't believe in heaven, but she was convinced this was as close as she would ever find.
"I love you," Aura said softly after leaning back.
"I love you, too," Tegan said breathlessly. Her hands cupped Aura's jaw as she added, "I was trying to show you, to make love to you. I wanted this to be for you."
"Believe me," Aura raised one eyebrow and grinned, "this was all for me."
"Oh, really? Who's 'Miss Horndog' now?" Tegan laughed.
Aura stepped outside after throwing on some sweatpants and a hoodie. While this wasn't the first time that they had had sex since she arrived, the other time was quick and needy. This time she felt thoroughly fucked and wanted a cigarette. The sun was setting in the distance, casting cool shadows, and she was glad she hadn't grabbed her pajamas instead.
The door opened and closed as Tegan joined her outside, thinking a smoke sounded fantastic. She sat in the other chair and lit one for herself, humming as the nicotine rush mixed with her post-coital high.
Aura furrowed her brow, watching Tegan relax back in the chair and take another drag. While Tegan had bummed cigarettes off her before, including when they first met, it was very rare and always a high stress situation, like this weekend. Aura had never seen Tegan smoke in any other circumstance.
"Yes?" Tegan raised her eyebrow, noticing the look she was receiving.
"You're not going to start smoking again, right?" Aura asked.
"They're your cigarettes," Tegan deflected.
"We've talked about this, Tee," Aura said sternly. "Besides, I was cutting back until I -" she stopped herself, but the words were already out there.
"You're not actually okay with it," Tegan stood as her voice became slightly louder. They had neighbors, so she was nowhere near shouting, but she definitely wasn't trying to be quiet.
"I am okay with it! I was going to say, 'until I thought I was going to lose you'," Aura countered, matching her volume and standing with her.
"I told you that you're not!" Tegan said.
"I know, and I believe you!" Aura paused before continuing. "Are you actually mad?" she asked with the same volume and tone.
"No! Are you?" Tegan kept the volume and tone, too.
"No! I love you!" Aura answered.
"I love you, too!" Tegan replied.
A noise inside the apartment made both their heads turn. Sara was standing there, bewildered, and the two women on the balcony burst into laughter. They watched Sara shake her head, muttering to herself, and walk into the kitchen.
"Hey," Tegan said calmly, still grinning. She took a drag with one hand reached out to hold Aura's with the other.
"Hey," Aura smiled back, squeezing her hand.