Chapter 13 Up, Up, and Away

The ladies got to the JFK International Airport on time for the three-hour required check in. Hildy was as excited as a child who was about to receive a long wished for present. Over the course of her career she had cause to travel to several states in the United States of America as she consulted with other detectives on various cases. She also had the opportunity to visit Canada a few times, and Mexico. But she had yet to go travel outside of the North American continent.

Kami looked at her fiancé with a smile on her face as she felt the excitement radiating like energy waves off her lover.

Kami flew between the States and Britain too many times to number. She patronized several airlines through the years and Virgin Atlantic was her favorite but on that day, she chose World Airlines because of the compromise she made with her lover. The airline had very good reviews on their safety. Plus, their staff looked like they enjoyed their job, and the service promised to be second to none.

Kami wanted to give Hildy the best flying experience possible and originally insisted that they fly Upper Class on Virgin Atlantic. But when Hildy saw the exorbitant price for an upper-class flight regardless of which airline they chose, she put her foot down and refused to let Kami spend that kind of cash. The ladies had a small disagreement over money as they booked their passage online.

Hildy did not grow up poor but neither did she grow up in a home where money was no problem. Her father insisted that both she and her brother Michael learn the value of a dollar. They were taught early in life not to spend wasteful money, and that hard work was needed if one wanted the benefits of the nicer things in life. From early childhood Hildy was given chores to do, occasionally for cash. As she got older her parents allowed her to work doing light house cleaning for one or two elderly neighbours who offered payment for her services.

As an adult Hildy was by no way a cheap person but neither could she be described as spending unnecessary cash. And she felt spending several thousands of dollars on a first class trans Atlantic ticket was wasteful money. Kami on the other hand grew up in an environment where she never thought about money nor heard her parents or maternal grandparents discuss bills. She was also taught the value of a dollar but in a different way. From an early age, she witnessed both her parents and grandparents being generous with their finances. From helping homeless persons on the street to donating much needed supplies at children's hospitals. Kami also helped with chores around the house as a child and as she got older was also allowed to have a part time paying job. The difference between the ladies at that point in their lives was Hildy used the extra cash to purchase things for herself that her Dad felt was not that important, and Kami used her cash to fund projects that benefitted someone, somehow.

The past laid the groundwork for the present, and the disagreement with the booking of the flight was the result. Kami wanted to treat her lady to the best flying experience possible hence her insistence of flying Upper Class on Virgin Atlantic Airlines. Hildy on the other hand while very appreciative of her lover's wish to treat her with what she considered to be the best, just could not wrap her mind around shelling out so much money for the Virgin flight. After several minutes of back and forth the ladies reaches a compromise they were both satisfied with.

The World Airlines planes were smaller in comparison to the Virgin Atlantic, and only offered two classes to their passengers. They were economy and business class. Based on the reviews online, the Business class on that airline, while not as luxurious as Virgin Atlantic was still of a very high standard, with prices that ranged between the average economy and first-class pricing on a Virgin flight. Hildy agreed to fly business class and Kami was appeased with the compromise.

They went to the Wingtip Lounge at Terminal 4 as they had time to spear before going to the World Airlines Gate for the flight. Hildy was impressed as she looked around at the spacious, comfortable and luxurious lounge that their airline as well as one or two other airlines used.

"Kams, I can get used to this", Hildy laughed as she placed her arm around her partner.

"Well we may as well be comfortable while we wait for the flight. Come on love, lets enjoy some of the pastries". Kami lead them to the buffet counter and then to the oversized chairs. They made themselves comfortable as they sipped their tea and munched on scones and croissants. They chatted about everything and nothing at the same time. Then Kami remembered to enquire about Hildy's parents.

"Mom is well. She is almost as excited as I am about my trip to England", Hildy smiled as she thought about her mother. The relationship between herself and her Mom was better than she ever expected. They spoke on the phone a few times per week and developed a loving relationship. Holly got over her homophobic attitudes, and embraced her daughter in a way she never did before finding out about Hildy's attraction to woman.

"And what about your Dad? How did he sound on the phone?".

Hildy paused a moment before answering. "He is good. I mean our conversation was not strained or anything. It is just that we basically agreed to disagree even though we have not said that is so many words. I know he loves me and he cares a lot about you too. But he can't bring himself to be as enthusiastic as Mom in her acceptance of lesbianism.". Kami reached over and pulled her lady towards her for a warm hug. She wanted Hildy to know that she supported her in this situation with her Dad.

Hildy continued speaking "When I think back to just a few months ago at Thanksgiving time. Dad was the rock of support and Mom was the one ready to throw me to the wolves. So much has changed since then", Hildy stated without sadness in her voice, for which Kami was happy. This trip was supposed to be a joyous occasion not one to dwell on what they did not have, a time to thank God for His rich blessings.

"Love conquers all Hildy. I know it may not look like it now, but over time your Dad will soften his attitude even more. He can see the love we share for each other, and that love will break the walls he has allowed to be erected against homosexuality". The ladies continued to sit quietly as they held hands enjoying the peace of the lounge. Eventually it was time to head to the Gate in preparation for boarding the flight.

Hildy leaned back into the plush comfortable leather seats as she stretched her long legs out in front of her. A smile flitted across her face as she remembered how the flight attendant greeting them by name and escorted them to their seats. The entire experience thus far was wonderful. From the hot towels to wipe their hands, to the drinks, to the London newspapers to read while relaxing. Everything was better than she imagined. Just then the attendant came to them and offered them the dinner menu for the evening meal.

"Kams? What do you suggest I go with?" Hildy turned to her lover as she poured over the delectable mouth watering choices. Kami looked at her with a barely concealed giggle because Hildy looked so excited as she took in the entire experience.

"Seeing that I have never flown with this particular airline before, I am not sure what to recommend. But how about we choose different soups for the starters and then you go with the lamb in garlic sauce with the sides and I go with the fish with the pineapple glaze and the accompanying sides. Then we can end with different deserts. This way we can share and get a taste of two different meals".

"I like how you think lady", Hildy chuckled as she smiled at her lover.

"Thank you, Kami, for making this trip possible. I know I gave you a hard time over the Upper Class booking and I am sorry". Kami smiled and leaned in to claim her woman's lips in a deep kiss.

"There is nothing to apologize for, I just wanted you to have a better experience than economy on such a long flight. But I acknowledge your point about the high cost. I must admit though, that this airline's business class is pretty good. We made a good compromise". Kami said after releasing her lady's lips.

The next hour was taken up with dinner as their meal choices were scrumptious. After desert, Kami pulled her partner in her arms as they reclined in their seats. Hildy sat in the window seat and Kami sat at the aisle.

As Kami held her lover in her arms a mischievous smile appeared on her lips. She slowly looked around at the other passengers and correctly ascertained that the only passengers who could see her clearly were the ones in the opposite seats. Kami then began to kiss the side of Hildy's head as she slowly moved lower to her neck. Hildy turned and returned a long and deep kiss that made her toes curl.

Kami then slowly began to unbutton the front of Hildy's Oxford shirt.

"Whoa there Kams ….. what are you doing?" Hildy asked with a surprise look on her face.

Kami grinned from ear to ear before she asked; "What does it look like I am doing?"

"It looks like you forgot where we were. As turned on as your kisses make me, there are people right around us". Hildy whispered to her fiancé.

Kami smirked as she whispered back "I know exactly where we are and what I am doing". Then she proceeded to continue unbuttoning her lover's shirt. Hildy's hand firmly covered her lady as she opened her eyes wider. "Kami". Hildy softly growled. "You have to stop this. We have hours still to fly, and when you get me all worked up like this, I will have too long to wait before we get to our hotel room", Hildy softly reasoned.

Kami paused and looked into her lady's eyes as she contemplated if to heed Hildy's words. Then she gently shook her head before saying; "Hills, I need you now. I need to touch you and kiss you. I will angle my body better and the passengers on the opposite side will not see anything. As for those in front or behind they will be none the wiser. Just trust me Ok?"

Hildy looked at those beautiful brown eyes with gold specks and would have agreed to anything.

Kami re-positioned herself as she finished unbuttoning the shirt. Then her hands began to gently caress Hildy's toned abs before moving higher to firmly pinch her nipples through the lace fabric of her bra. Hildy let out an involuntary whimper before quickly slapping her own hand over her mouth as Kami chuckled.

Kami was enjoying being in control as she set the pace while shielding her lover as best she could in their seats. She mentally thanked the inventor of the front clasp bra as she unhooked it, setting Hildy's breasts free. Just then the one of the flight attendants stopped by the passengers to the side and asked if they needed anything and the couple requested some coffee. Kami gently pulled the blanket over her lover's chest before the flight attendant turned to them and asked the same question.

"No thank you, we want to catch a little shut eye, but can you check us back maybe in a little over an hour's time? By then I believe we both would need some water, thanks", Kami sweetly told the flight attendant. When the lady walked away, she burst into soft laugh as Hildy poked her in her side.

"You are incorrigible…. we both will need water in an hour's time? Yeah right", Hildy said as she slowly shook her head.

"Now, where were we?" Kami asked in a seductive voice as she slowly pulled the blanket down to once more have free access to her lover's breasts. Before Hildy could guess Kami's next move she quickly leaned forward and suckled Hildy's left nipple. Once again Hildy slapped her own hand over her mouth as she did her best to silence a whimper.

Kami pulled back and looked at her with a sexual hunger and a thirst that was barely contained. Kami was determined not to give Hildy an opportunity to think, after she pulled away from the left nipple, she immediately moved to the right. Hildy felt her leg muscles begin to stiffen as every nerve ending in her extremities began to tingle. Kami then moved her lips back to her lover's neck as she began to firmly suck on the spot that made Hildy melt.

The internal crescendo began to build inside Hildy as Kami kept up with the kissing and caressing. Hildy was so caught up with the sensations that she did not realize Kami slowly pulled down the zipper to the front of her trousers. Then without warning or preamble Kami quickly and forcefully plunged two fingers deep inside her lover. This time Hildy's moan escaped before she could cover her mouth.

Kami shifted her body to shield Hildy from the eyes of the passengers off to the side as they were the only ones who might be able to notice what was happening between the lovers.

Then she covered Hildy's mouth with her own and literally swallowed the sounds that began to rumble deeply in Hildy's throat Kami kept her thrust slow and study as she felt Hildy's body begin to climb the mountain of orgasm. She then slowed down her pace deliberately and felt her lover whimper in protest before building up the pace once more. She did this over and over a few times before taking Hildy to the peak of her mountain and forcefully pushing her over on the other side. Hildy wrapped her strong arms around Kami's waist as she rode the wave that the surfboard of Kami's fingers was creating deep inside her velvet chamber. Hildy's body twitched repeatedly as Kami kept up her thrusting. Wave after wave broke, as Hildy's body calmed down she became ultra sensitive and placed her hand on Kami's hand to stop her.

Never one to cause hurt if there was no pleasure, Kami immediately stopped her thrusting, and pulled Hildy into a fierce hug as she pulled the blankets up around them both. The passengers behind and in front of them were too polite to look over the top of the seat when they heard the love sounds. But they suspected what was happening even though Kami tried to smother her lady's moans. Both sets of passengers smiled as they realized Kami and Hildy joined The Mile-High Club.

The passengers off to the other side of them were an older married couple. At first, they were none the wiser about the activities that were taking place opposite to them. But eventually the wife looked over at the engaged couple and noticed Hildy's bear chest because the blanket had slipped down a bit. The passenger shook her head in disapproval and whispered to her husband that young people today have no decorum. The husband looked over and secretly gave Hildy and Kami a 'thumbs up' before turning back to his wife in a bored voice and replying, "Yes dear".

Kami saw the thumbs up signal and smiled at the elderly man before turning back to Hildy, gently kissing her damp forehead and whispering

"I love you".