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Chapter 3
"why do we have to fly" Catherine asked as she looked out the window seeing the planes take off and land.
"because if we drove it'd take us 2 days" Annabelle said walking up next to her "it'll be ok I'll hold your hand the whole flight"
"I'm just not totally comfortable with this, what if"
"hey" Annabelle said cutting her off "nothing's going to happen I promise" she put her arm around Catherine and brought her to a seat. "sit, I'll go grab us something to drink"
"alcoholic please"
Annabelle looked at her and smiled "you do know I can't legally buy that right?"
"yes I do" Catherine smiled "I'll come with you, do we still have time?"
"yes, come" Annabelle reached out her hand as Catherine took it, they headed into a bar, hoping no one would say anything if she wasn't drinking. Catherine ordered a drink, and Annabelle a coke, as they sat down at a table.
"I'm a little nervous about meeting your parents"
"don't be, they're cool"
"I'm sorry Belle, this is all new to me"
"it's new to me too, my last girlfriend didn't want to meet them and at that point I wasn't ready"
"my last real girlfriend was my psych professor" Catherine giggled
"what?" Annabelle asked almost spitting out her drink
"nothing" Catherine said, they hadn't gotten to that part of her life yet, she was kicking herself for saying anything, luckily Annabelle let it go, as their flight was being called. With the drink Catherine had she felt herself relax, and fell asleep shortly after takeoff, and didn't wake up until she heard the pilot saying they would be landing soon. Annabelle had kept her word, holding her hand the whole 5-hour flight. Annabelle felt Catherine move, as she turned her head she was met with a pair of brown eyes she will never forget.
"hi"
"hi"
"how was your nap?"
"nap? That was more like a night's sleep" Catherine leaned over for a kiss
"we'll be landing soon"
"I heard" she smiled resting her head on Annabelle's shoulder.
"well where the hell are they?" Annabelle said looking around for her parents who said they'd be there to pick them up. Reaching for her phone so she could call, she heard a horn honk, looking up she saw her dad get out of the car to help them with their bags. "hi dad" she said giving him a hug "this is Catherine"
"Catherine, it's so great to finally meet you" he reached out his hand
"it's good to finally meet you too Mr. Tillman"
"Mr. Tillman, don't be so formal call me Nate"
"ok Nate" Catherine smiled 'maybe this wouldn't be so bad'
"your mother is at home, she couldn't get away from the phone to save her life, but she said she'd have dinner ready when we got back" he smiled as he put their suit cases in the trunk.
"sounds good" Annabelle said as she opened the car door for Catherine. Placing a kiss on her cheek as she went by. Then climbed in herself.
"so Catherine, Annie tells me you're a Professor at the college?"
"um" she cleared her throat, "yes I am"
"what do you teach?"
"psychology"
"ah I see" he smiled looking in the rear-view mirror at Annabelle who just smiled. "don't mind if Patty is in one of her moods when we get there, apparently there's been some shit going down in Washington, she might have to leave for a few days, hopefully it won't be over Christmas" he rolled his eyes.
"it'll be ok dad" Annabelle smiled, touching Catherine on the shoulder.
"oh good you're here, hi honey" Patty said as they walked through the door
"hi mom, this is Catherine"
"Catherine" she said looking her up and down, it almost gave Catherine the chills "it's nice to meet you, please call me Patty"
"good to meet you too, Patty"
"well you girls go put your stuff away dinner will be ready shortly" she said heading back into the kitchen
"wow" Annabelle whispered
"what?"
"she likes you"
"how can you tell?"
"she told you to call her Patty" Annabelle chuckled as she nodded towards the stairs to her room. Catherine looked around the huge house, every room was decorated in a different design. In awe of the grand moldings, and the banister she just had her hand on.
"wow"
"yeah it's pretty elaborate" Annabelle said, rolling her eyes, "it was my grandparents' house they moved to Miami and left it to my mom, so we moved in"
"why on earth would you move to Miami when you already live in California?"
"I don't know they're crazy, we used to go visit them for Christmas when I was younger" Annabelle chuckled, "my room is right here"
"they are ok with us sleeping together?" Catherine asked setting her bag down on the bed.
"of course, why wouldn't they be?"
"I don't know" Catherine took a deep breath
"I mean it's not like either one of us is getting pregnant" Annabelle laughed "come on, after dinner I want to go to the beach" she said grabbing Catherine's hand leading her downstairs.
"what's in here?" Catherine asked as they stood in front of a garage
"you'll see" Annabelle pushed the button as the door open, as Catherine's jaw dropped.
"nice car"
"it's a 65 Camaro"
"I see" Catherine said running her hand along the car. It was black with a red pin stripe down the middle.
"it's my dad's baby, we'll be taking this out tonight"
"awesome, can I drive?" Annabelle handed her the keys "but if you wreck it be prepared to have my dad wreck you" she smiled and hopped in the passenger side.
"ok where am I going?" Catherine asked starting it up, hearing the roar of the engine, Catherine smiled, she'd always wanted to drive one of these cars
Annabelle smiled "go out the driveway and take a right" Catherine nodded
"why did we come to the beach so late? We can't even go swimming it's too cold"
"I want to see the sun set I've missed it, and it's completely amazing over the ocean"
"ok" Catherine said taking her hand as they walked. Making their way down the boardwalk, hand in hand, Annabelle was telling Catherine some story about when she was at the beach when she was a kid, they were stopped in their tracks. "hello Annabelle" Annabelle shivered a bit hearing that voice.
"Simone" she nodded
"who do we have here?" Simone said looking Catherine up and down, then having it click "Catherine Stark, I see you've moved on from sleeping with teachers to sleeping with students" Annabelle gave a questionable look at Catherine. Who just stood there too shocked to say anything. "I hope she's fucking you right" Simone hissed
"Simone what is your problem?"
"you leave me, and shack up with this"
"why do you care what I do? And for one, I didn't leave you, you wouldn't return my phone calls or anything. What the fuck was I supposed to do? Wait around pining for you until you came to your senses? Fuck that, and leave her out of it, this is between me and you, has nothing to do with Catherine"
"whatever" Simone hissed just then they saw someone walk up next to Simone
"hey what's going on" she asked wondering why Simone looked like she was about the beat the shit out of someone, Annabelle recognized her from one of the television shows she watched when she was younger. "moved on to Hollywood bimbo's now huh Simone" she said looking Simone directly in the eye. "no wonder you never called me back" she laughed to herself turning and grabbing Catherine's hand and walking away.
"what was that all about" Catherine asked quietly
"I'm sorry" Annabelle said stopping to look Catherine in the eye "I'm sorry you had to witness that"
"guess she is the same Simone I went to college with"
"did you really sleep with teachers?" Catherine looked down, ashamed of her past, which gave Annabelle her answer "hey I'm not judging look at me" Catherine looked up into the pools of blue, her heart started to hurt as she said what was on her mind "do you still love her?" Annabelle broke eye contact and looked down, not answering "Annabelle answer me" using her full name so she'd know she was serious.
"I still have feelings for her yes, as far as still being in love with her, I, I don't know" Catherine let go of Annabelle's hand and stormed off ahead of her. "Catherine wait" ignoring her she started walking faster. "Catherine" Annabelle called, still nothing she tried running to catch up with her, calling her name the whole time, out of breath she stopped looked up as Catherine got farther away "I love you!" Annabelle yelled as loud as she could. By this time there was a crowd of on lookers wondering what was going on, Annabelle didn't care. She saw Catherine stop, as she finally caught up with her, out of breath "I don't know if I'm still in love with her, because I know that I am in love with you" wrapping her arms around Catherine "I'm in love with you, you're the one I want, not her. I don't know why it took me this long to realize it"
"I love you too Belle" Catherine said falling into her arms as their lips met in a passionate kiss. When they broke free, Annabelle turned around and saw Simone staring at them. They locked eyes for a moment when Annabelle turned away "come on, I think I've had enough of the beach for tonight"
"you didn't get to see the sun set"
"we've got time, we'll be here for 2 weeks" once they were finally back at the car, Catherine turned toward her and asked, "do you really love me?"
"I do" she smiled looking in those brown eyes
"I told you, you know, before" she cleared her throat "on my birthday, you were asleep"
'should I tell her I wasn't asleep and heard her?' "I know" Annabelle said reaching over to move some hair out of Catherine's face "I wasn't asleep that night, I've been trying to figure out my feelings, and seeing her after not seeing her for so long, made me realize I am in love with you" Catherine didn't say anything just kept looking in Annabelle's amazingly blue eyes, that shined with love for her. She wasn't even upset that Annabelle didn't tell her she heard her that night. "shall we go?"
"yes, but before you start to drive" Catherine said leaning over in the seat, she turned Annabelle's head, placing her lips on Annabelle's she gave her a kiss that left Annabelle breathless "now hurry up, I'm ready for bed" she said sitting back in her seat putting her seat belt on.
"hey honey, how was the beach" Annabelle's dad asked as they walked through the door.
Looking at Catherine she sighed "horrible, we ran into Simone"
"uh oh, how'd that go?"
"as to be expected" Annabelle nodded for Catherine to take a seat on the couch, as she followed, reaching for her hand "apparently Catherine and Simone, are old college buddies"
"what" her father almost choked on his drink "that had to be interesting"
"there are somethings about my past, I would rather keep there, and well, running into her brought one thing out. Which we'll talk about later by the way" Catherine looked at Annabelle, she gave her a smile saying it was ok.
"I understand that" he smiled
"well dad, I hate to cut this short, but it's been a long day, even longer after our recent run in, we're going to bed" 'don't be bothered if you hear some noises coming out of my room'
"ok honey, I'll see you two in the morning" he smiled as Annabelle leaned down kissing the top of his bald head, "eewww you're all greasy"
"it is the top of my head" he laughed "good night girls"
"good night dad"
"good night Nate" Catherine smiled following Annabelle up the stairs to her room.
"I'm really sorry about Simone, were you close in college?"
"yes and no, we had a few classes together and partied together on the weekends, that was when I wasn't with" Catherine stopped she wasn't sure she wanted to relive her relationship with her Professor.
Annabelle knew enough not to ask any more questions, she knew if Catherine wanted to talk about it she would. So, she smiled as she unzipped her bag digging out her shorts. 'I don't know why I'm bothering putting these on, they're coming off shortly anyway' she thought and smiled to herself.
"what's with the goofy grin?" Catherine ask as she was going through her bag.
"well" Annabelle said tossing her bag on the floor "I was just thinking, why am I bothering putting clothes on, when in about 10 minutes they'll be coming off"
"oh you think so huh?"
"I know so" she went over wrapping her arms around Catherine, kissing her neck, then with her lips grazing Catherine's ear she whispered, "I love you" the feeling of Annabelle's breath on her ear, sent chills down Catherine's body. As she turned around in her arms, almost picking Annabelle up and tossing her on the bed. As their lips met, the kiss was different, it wasn't rushed, each stroke of each other's tongue, left them wanting more. "guess you were right" Catherine whispered as she leant up so she could remove Annabelle's basketball shorts she wore as pajamas. Lifting, so to make it easier on Catherine, Annabelle heard Catherine moan at the sight in front of her. As she leant down and began kissing Annabelle's stomach. Moving her shirt up passed her breast, happy that Annabelle wasn't wearing a bra, she began massaging each breast as her lips trailed around Annabelle's stomach. Each kiss sending a burning sensation right to Annabelle's core. She couldn't take it anymore. "come on Cat, get on with it" she said in almost a moan.
"I'm taking my time" Catherine smirked "it's called making love"
"well can you make love a little quicker, I'm about to explode" Annabelle said as she pushed Catherine's head down lower.
"mm" Catherine said as she began kissing up Annabelle's thigh, trailing her nose through the curly hair, Annabelle's musky scent making her mouth water. As she spread Annabelle's legs farther apart and dove in. She felt Annabelle gasp at the first contact, of her tongue, she ran it up her slit, stopping at Annabelle's swollen clit, biting it lightly, she felt Annabelle squirm "my god Cat" she then began licking and sucking. It didn't take long before Catherine felt Annabelle's muscles tighten and she was calling out her name. moving down to lick up the juices, in her mind there was nothing better than the way Annabelle tasted. She crawled up Annabelle's body, placing a kiss on her lips and her head upon her chest. As Annabelle came down from her high, she flipped them over, and began her journey down Catherine's body.
"Belle, I want you to know, it's been a long time since I've been in a serious relationship, and like Simone did to you, it left me totally crushed"
"it's ok" Annabelle said kissing the top of her head. "we don't need to talk about it right now"
"you're always so understanding, I think that's why I fell for you" she moved so she was leaning on her elbow looking Annabelle in the eye "I love you, Belle"
Annabelle smiled "I love you too, Cat" as Catherine leaned down kissing her, resting her head upon her chest, as they drifted off to sleep.
They woke up the next morning still wrapped in each other's arms. Catherine moved to try and see the time, but deciding she didn't care, and snuggled more into Annabelle. She felt Annabelle move under her, she lifted her head she smiled "hi"
"mm good morning beautiful" Annabelle said kissing her "how'd you sleep"
"amazing, I always sleep amazing when you're next to me"
"or when you're on me" Annabelle giggled "I can't believe we sleep like this" Catherine looked at her "not that I don't love it, it's just very rare that a couple falls asleep and wakes up in the same position" Catherine just shook her head and smiled. Laying her head back down, the rise and fall of Annabelle's chest so therapeutic she almost fell back to sleep.
"maybe it just means that we were meant for each other"
"why Professor Stark are you going all soft on me? Because if you are, I don't know if this is going to work"
"no, no, I'm not going soft, no need to worry" as Annabelle's stomach grumbled "guess that means we should get up and have some breakfast"
"guess so" Annabelle kissed her forehead as Catherine moved so they could start their day. Watching Catherine dig through her bag "you don't need to get dressed for the day, just put your pajamas back on, it'll be fine"
"sorry I just don't know how to act around your parents"
"just like you act around everyone" Annabelle said walking up behind her "just be yourself, they already love you" she kissed her cheek and left the room in need of the bathroom. Leaving Catherine alone with her thoughts. 'Seeing Simone yesterday totally took her by surprised, she never thought that Simone would turn out to be such a bitch. Annabelle said she was the one who didn't contact her after she graduated why was she taking it so hard if she's with someone new' shaking her head to clear the thoughts, she had Annabelle that's all that mattered. Brought out of her pondering when she heard Annabelle enter the room "the bathroom is free" she smiled and made her way. After Catherine left the room Annabelle went to retrieve her phone, seeing she had 4 text messages and a voice mail. Looking to see who the missed call was she rolled her eyes "she can't leave well enough alone" shaking her head she checked her text 3 of them were from Simone, and the other one she was more interested in as it was from Collins
Hey stranger, just wanted to see when you were going to be in LA so we can get together, hit me up ~Col
Deciding she'd wait to talk to Catherine before making plans she read the other 3 texts "fuck you!" she said out loud as Catherine walked back into the room
"what's going on Belle?" Annabelle handed her the phone
Hope you're having fun with your new hoe ~ S
I'm sorry Annabelle, please forgive me it took me by surprise seeing you with someone new and for it to turn out to be someone I went to college with. I should have not said the things I said, and I apologize ~ S
The last text really got to both of them.
I hope she doesn't end up ruining her entire life losing her job and everything she has for a low life like you, I hope you burn in hell
"we have to do something about this"
"she's not going to quit, she even called and left a message" Annabelle said taking the phone back. "I haven't listened to it yet, I don't know if I want too"
"why won't she leave you alone?"
"I don't know she's a psycho bitch?"
"maybe you should get your number changed"
"that doesn't sound like a bad idea, we'll look in to it later, come on let's go get some breakfast"
"sounds good" Catherine smiled as she followed Annabelle out of the room
"are you going to listen to the voicemail?" Catherine asked as they were back in Annabelle's room getting ready for the day.
"you think I should?"
"I do" Catherine looked at her "and I say if she doesn't stop then get your number changed" Annabelle smiled and nodded as she reached for her phone, seeing another text "what the hell" she said clicking on it seeing it was from Collins she felt herself relax.
Hey you ignoring me now? I see you have a new girl so out with the old and in with the new :P call me when you get time ~ Col
I'll call you in a bit we are getting ready for the day ~A
"what was it?"
"Collins, she text me earlier but I forgot to reply with Simone's texts, I told her I'd call her later"
"ok, how about that voice mail now" Annabelle nodded hitting the voice mail icon
"Annabelle, its Simone, I'm sorry for the text last night, I was a little drunk, and pissed off. This whole thing has taken a lot out of me. I, I miss you. please can we talk? I'd really like that" Annabelle looked at Catherine who gave her a flat smile. "you can do what you want, but I would personally let it go"
"you seriously wouldn't mind if I had lunch with her?"
"um" Catherine said feeling the green monster rear its head again. "well maybe a little"
"how about I call her instead? I don't really want to see her"
"that sounds like a better option"
"I don't want to do anything to ruin what you and I have, but" Annabelle paused reaching out for Catherine looking deep in her brown eyes "I need some closure, I need to find out why she waited 2 months to contact me. She knew when graduation was, hell she was one of them that helped plan it" Catherine nodded, she knew eventually this would be coming. "I'm sorry, I won't do anything" she sat down on the edge of her bed
"Annabelle" Catherine said sternly "I know you need closure, so do what you need to do. I swear to you, I'm NOT going anywhere" she kissed her nose "but right now I need a shower, are you joining me?" she gave her seductive smile, Annabelle didn't even have to think twice she was out the door like the devil was on her heals.
"hey Col, what's up?" Annabelle's said into the phone
"oh nothing just waiting for my best friend to call, I haven't seen her since August, and I heard she was in town for Christmas break"
"we haven't even been here a day" Annabelle said with a laugh
"I know, but I miss you"
"miss you too, so what were you thinking?"
"I'm thinking, I want to know more about your new girl, before I meet her. I mean I know she's a Professor, and is hot, but I don't know much else"
Letting out a laugh "what do you want to know"
"well her name for starters" Annabelle looked up at Catherine who was still getting ready.
"her name is Catherine"
"Catherine, like Cat from Saint Theresa's?"
"sadly yes" Annabelle said still looking at Catherine, who caught her in the mirror and smiled "but that's where the similarities end" turning around she whispered, "she's amazing Collins"
"from the sound of your voice I can tell you're falling for her"
"already fell" all she could hear was Collins laugh "alright so how about we meet for lunch, that place on the beach we went to the last time, I can't remember the name"
"sounds good you want me to call Kristen?" turning back around as her eyes caught Catherine's "yes" was all Annabelle could get out
"alright let's say noon?"
"ok"
"is she standing there naked in front of you or something?"
"huh, what?" Annabelle said coming out of her daze laughing "no she's fully clothed, I'll see you at noon"
"ok bestie, love you"
"love you too" Annabelle said pulling the phone away from her ear.
"you look flustered" Catherine said walking towards her
"she just said something that, eh nothing, we are going to meet her for lunch"
"I heard that" Catherine smiled
"is that ok?"
"I'm a little nervous about meeting your friends but yes it's alright" she wrapped her arms around her.
"she's calling Kristen too"
"Kristen?" Catherine asked confused
"she was my other roommate at Saint Theresa's, trust me she's cool" Annabelle smiled leaning into Catherine, enjoying the feeling of being in her arms.
"ok" Annabelle could feel the rumble in her chest as she said the word.