Sorry it's taken me so long to update, life got in the way. There's a part in this chapter every time I read it I laugh, because it's something that has happen between my Bestie and I. Hope you all enjoy and I'm working hard on finishing it, but inspiration is running low, might have to watch both movies :)
"I'm so glad that's over"
"I know me too" Jamie said as they walked out of the only class they had together. "when are you leaving for LA?"
"um next Wednesday, Catherine has some shit to do before she can be completely done"
"I'm sure she'll have to grade the finals"
"pretty sure that's it, she was talking about it as I was working on my English final, so I wasn't paying attention"
"I bet she loved that" Jamie laughed "you know how most women are"
"yeah" Annabelle smiled.
"you want to do dinner tonight?"
"let me check with Cat, but I'm sure it'll be cool"
"great" Jamie smiled "I gotta get going my dad will be here soon with the truck to get the rest of my stuff, get a hold of me after you talk to her and we'll figure something out. It'd be cool to celebrate the end of our first year"
"yes, it would, and I will" Annabelle smiled, leaning in to hug her friend. As they went their separate ways, Annabelle decided to surprise Catherine at her office and maybe grab a box or two while she was there. As she walked up to the door she saw Catherine was with a student
"thank you so much Professor Stark, I'm sure going to miss you" the girl said, it's a good thing Annabelle wasn't the jealous type, she'd be all over this chick otherwise, but she knew and trusted Catherine. She stood in the doorway, leaning against the door frame, until they had finished their conversation. Catherine looked up seeing Annabelle she smiled and said "hi, just give me a moment" Annabelle smiled
"hi Annabelle" the girl said
"hi Lucy, how are you?"
"I'm good, just getting some last-minute advice on this paper" Annabelle was done for the year but there was still one more day left of school. Catherine still had one more day left of classes.
"that's good, I'll just wait here until you're done" Annabelle nodded to the couch, looking around Catherine's office, she noticed it was mostly packed, just had a few odds and ends, and of course the ECT machine. She smiled remembering the first time she was in here, when she helped Catherine carry those books in. She was brought out of her thoughts when she heard Catherine "what's up, Belle?"
"huh? Oh, um, I'm done, so I thought I'd come and see if you wanted any help bringing stuff home, but it looks like you got pretty much all of it"
"hmm, yeah, I had a slow morning so I packed the car up and took a load home" Catherine said walking over to the door, shutting it, as Annabelle heard the noise of the lock clicking all she could do was smile. She knew what was going to happen, as she watched Catherine come closer to her, as if in slow motion. 'god she's beautiful, and she's yours' Annabelle couldn't help but smile.
"one more time in this office" Catherine said in her seductive voice, that Annabelle had no chance of saying anything but yes too. As she pushed Annabelle down on the couch. Climbing on top of her, going for her neck, they both let out a low growl. As Catherine reached down unbuttoning Annabelle's jeans, shoving her hand in, quickly finding Annabelle's wet folds and sticking one finger in, followed by a second, with her thumb she kept pressure on Annabelle's clit, as she felt Annabelle spasm as her orgasm consumed it. "damn Cat, those fingers are sure magical"
"nothing compared to this" she replied as she pulled Annabelle's pants down along with her panties, quickly making her way to Annabelle's center, she teased her clit with her tongue, asking it to come out and play again. It didn't take long before Annabelle's muscles began to tighten again and she was calling out her name for the second time. Annabelle laid back on the couch trying to catch her breath. She looked up and saw Catherine, who was still hovering over her, with a smile on her face. "magic fingers, and magic tongue" they shared a smile as Catherine laid down, her head upon Annabelle's chest.
"with all the fun, I almost forgot that Jamie wanted to have dinner tonight" Annabelle said as she was standing at the door
"that sounds good, do you want to go out or for me to cook?"
"whatever you want to do, but for now, I need to go home and shower, someone made me a little uncomfortable in certain spots" Catherine smiled "I'll see you at home" she leaned in for a goodbye kiss. Annabelle smiled she could still taste herself, and something uniquely Catherine on Catherine's lips. As she turned to leave, forgetting the reason she went to see Catherine to begin with. Walking through campus she couldn't help but smile, she was on cloud 8, she would say 9 but she wasn't home yet. In a few days that would all change. She felt her phone vibrate, pulling it out she read a text.
School has got to be close to being done for the year are you coming home for the summer? Annabelle sighed at seeing the name. She was done playing this game, so she shoved her phone back in her pocket and adjusted her bag on her shoulders, head held high and finish her trek back to the house. She was bound and determined that Simone wasn't going to ruin this summer for her, deciding not to give her the satisfaction of a reply. She felt it vibrate again, this time not stopping, pulling it out, she smiled and answered "hey"
"about time you answer, this is the third time today" the caller stated
"yeah sorry I was, um"
"all good, when will you be here?"
"Wednesday" Annabelle smiled, at hearing how excited her friend was
"is Catherine coming with?"
"of course, what else does she have to do now that she doesn't have a job?"
"what time on Wednesday?" Collins asked
"sometime in the late afternoon"
"oh" Annabelle could hear the disappointment in her voice "when can I see you"
"how about Thursday?"
"for breakfast?"
"really?" Annabelle laughed at her friend
"yes really, I miss you dammit, I haven't seen you since New Years"
"fine, I'll let you know when we get there and we'll figure something out"
"fine!" Collins said with a fake sigh "give my love to Catherine and I'll talk to you later"
"I'm so jealous you get to leave" Jamie stated as they were finishing up with dinner. Catherine looked across the table at Annabelle and smiled. Annabelle gave a confused look as Catherine spoke up and said, "why don't you come with us?"
"what?" Jamie asked surprised by the suggestion.
"yeah" Annabelle said, "come with us"
"oh, I don't know"
"come on" Catherine said, "we'll even get your ticket"
"yeah, it'll be fun, you'll love Collins"
"Collins huh?" Jamie asked smiling, she thought Collins was cute, she often caught herself staring at the picture Annabelle had on her desk.
"yeah Collins" Annabelle winked at Catherine, hoping maybe they would hit it off, she knew Jamie was gay, but wasn't sure about Collins, she'd always been very supportive, with everything, and the way she acted when she found out Annabelle and Simone were together. 'together, that was a joke' Annabelle let out a laugh, as Catherine and Jamie both stared at her dumbfoundedly. "what?"
"was something one of us said funny?" Catherine asked
"no, I just had a funny thought"
"care to share with the rest of the class" Jamie asked, hoping it wasn't about her.
"not really, it passed, I'm here what's up?"
"we're waiting for miss Jamie here to give us her answer"
"answer for what?" Jamie asked fidgeting
"are you to LA with us?"
"well" Jamie said still fidgeting with her napkin, they could tell she was nervous, but really wanted to go, Annabelle reached across the table for her hand. As Jamie's green eyes met Annabelle's they both smiled. "ok"
"great, I'll get the ticket" Catherine said as she moved her chair back and went to retrieve her laptop out of the office. Annabelle caught Jamie watching her walk away.
"she's fucking hot, isn't she"?
"huh?" Jamie said looking at Annabelle
"it's ok, I know how gorgeous she is, people stare at her all the time, sometimes it's hard to believe she's mine"
"well believe it dearie, cuz she is" Jamie said nudging Annabelle as they shared a smile. "but, just one question?" Jamie leaned in closer
"ok"
"how the hell did you manage to score, not one, but with two hot teachers?" Annabelle's mind flashed back to Simone, 'why after all this time am I still thinking about her' shaking her head to get the image out she smiled "I don't know, but I'm going to say, Catherine is way better than Simone"
"why are you talking about her" Catherine asked setting her laptop on the table Jamie's eyes shot to Annabelle who sighed "we were just talking, hoping we don't run into her and her new Hollywood bimbo, while we're in LA"
"how long are we staying" Jamie asked realizing they had all neglected that part of the conversation.
"two weeks, maybe longer, who knows" Catherine replied as she clicked around on her laptop. "alright, I need your information" she turned it around so it was facing Jamie, "here, you can do it" Catherine smiled, the smile Annabelle loved so much, showing her dimples.
"we just got a one-way ticket, my mom would like us there for the 4th, but you don't have to stay that long if you don't want to, she's got some big shindig going on that she needs her daughter for" Annabelle rolled her eyes
"oh" Jamie said as she finished typing "well, how about we just play it by ear, I should try and get a job this summer, but spending it in LA sounds a lot better than working"
"anything sounds better than working" Annabelle commented "well I don't know if you'll want to be there for this, but it could be fun, there's alcohol and fireworks, and I could get Collins and Kristen to come"
"hmm" Jamie said thinking that maybe she'd just play it by ear
"Collins" Annabelle said as she saw a smile form on Jamie's face.
"when are we leaving?"
"Wednesday" Catherine said, "pretty early so you might just want to stay here, I'll fix up the guest room for you"
"you won't hear anything I promise" Annabelle winked as Catherine hit her arm "what? you're loud"
"sometimes I just don't know what to say to you" Annabelle smiled her childlike smile
"I should probably get going, Anna if you get bored the next few days give me a call we can hang out, if not I'll see you on Tuesday sometime" Jamie said standing up
"ok" Annabelle said following her lead
"thank you" Jamie said leaning in for a hug
"for?"
"you've been so great with me, I've never had many friends, and for you to"
"you're welcome" Annabelle smiled as she squeezed tighter "let me know when you get home"
"I will" Jamie said turning towards the door "good night Catherine" she called out
Catherine stuck her head around the corner "good night"
"hello"
"you better tell me you're on your way here"
"two days bestie, you can wait two more days"
"um no, I need you here now"
"why" Annabelle giggled
"there's this chick at the gas station that keeps asking me out, and I need you to pretend to be my girlfriend, so she'll leave me alone"
Annabelle laughed "I'm not pretending to be your girlfriend"
"awe come on Anna; I'd do it for you"
"since we're on this subject, um" Annabelle found herself tripping over her words, she wasn't sure if she should just come out and ask
"what is it?"
"when was the last time you dated anyone?" she decided to go with a safe question
"um, dated" Collins asked "never, but I can tell you this" she paused for a second "Cat and I messed around a few times"
"Cat?" Annabelle almost spat out her water she had just taken a drink of.
"yeah, not my proudest moment, I wouldn't go any farther with her, and after that she started being a bitch to me"
"wow that explains a lot" Annabelle giggled "so you are"
"into chicks?" Collins finished for her "yes Annabelle I am"
"good"
"why?"
"I'm bringing a friend home with me, I think you two will hit it off"
"what kind of friend" Collins asked intrigued
"well, Catherine, but she's mine"
"dammit" Collins laughed
"and Jamie"
"Jamie?" Collins said thinking "oh your dorm roommate, she's gay?"
"yes" Annabelle smiled
"ok" Annabelle could hear the excitement in Collins voice "she's seen pictures of you, and well"
"she thinks my tractors sexy?"
"probably, considering she's from the Midwest"
"does Catherine think your tractor is sexy?"
"oh my god, you did not just say that?" they both laughed "hey I gotta go, she just walked in, I'll call you Wednesday after we get to my mom's"
"sounds good talk later"
"bye" Annabelle hung up the phone shaking her head
"I'm assuming you were just talking to Collins" Catherine said setting her bag down
"yeah she wanted to know if you think my tractor is sexy?"
"oh, um, well of course" Catherine said sitting down on the couch next to Annabelle
"how was your day?"
"glad it's over, I'm almost done grading though, I figured if I could get a few hours in tonight maybe I could finish"
"don't let me get in your way, after all this is the last time you'll be doing it"
"right" Catherine leaned over "but first I want to give my girl a kiss, I missed you"
"you're needy" Annabelle smiled, she knew how Catherine felt, she felt the same.
"yeah well, what can I say, you bring out the worst in me"
"I'll take that as a compliment" Annabelle smiled and kissed her.
"mm, have I told you yet today that I love you?"
"mm" Annabelle thought for a moment "no I don't believe you have"
"well" Catherine said pushing Annabelle back on the couch, her lips hovering just over Annabelle's as she said the next words their lips touched "I love you"
"mm, I love you too"
The next few days flew by, with Catherine finishing her grading and Annabelle packing for their trip, and Collins calling or texting asking when they would be there, very excitedly.
Annabelle was in the kitchen digging through the fridge as she heard her phone ring. Reaching back to grab it, she rolled her eyes. "why can't she get the hint I don't want to talk to her" she said hitting the ignore button, which sent the caller to voicemail. Tossing her phone back on the counter she resumed her fridge looking. Trying to find something to eat, as her phone made the ping telling her she had a voicemail. "dammit leave me the fuck alone" she said sighing as she gave up on finding food and reached for her phone. She heard that voice that once gave her comfort, but now gave her chills "Annabelle, um, I was really hoping to talk to you, um, god I can't even get this out. I heard you were coming back for a few weeks, I was hoping we could get together, with Catherine of course" she added the last part as an afterthought "I'm sorry" she pause for a few seconds "I love you" then the line went dead. Shaking her head, Annabelle tossed her phone on the counter.
"what's wrong?" Catherine asked coming into the kitchen
"fucking Simone, she doesn't know to leave well enough alone, was she that way in college?"
"not to me, but she had Amanda" Catherine wrapped her arms around Annabelle "what did she want this time" Annabelle reached over pressing the voicemail button again, this time putting it on speaker so Catherine could hear too. "wow" Catherine felt the little green monster stir in her stomach. "are you going"
"no, I have no intentions of seeing her, I don't even want to hear her name" sighing she threw her phone on the counter "I think I'm going to change my number while we're out there"
"if that's what you want to do" Catherine kissed her cheek "just know I love you and I'm not going anywhere"
Turning around in her arms "that's what I needed to hear, I love you too" looking in those brown eyes, she melted when Catherine smiled. "how did I get so lucky?"
"I think I'm the lucky one" Catherine said leaning in, as their lips touched they both felt the all too familiar spark, as they both moaned. Catherine's hand went straight for the waist of Annabelle's basketball shorts, slipping it in, she felt Annabelle's moan in anticipation of what was about to come, they were brought out of their daze on each other as the doorbell rang. "dammit" Annabelle giggled as Catherine pulled her hand out quickly "I'll get it" she kissed Annabelle's forehead and left her standing in the kitchen against the counter, as Annabelle groaned sighing loudly, Catherine smiled to herself. As she opened the door to greet Jamie, who had a smile on her face. "hi" Catherine said as she reached for one of Jamie's bags.
"sorry I didn't know what to bring so" she pointed to the two suit cases on the ground
"it's ok, Annabelle has like 3, one full of just shoes"
"you're kidding, right?"
"nope" Annabelle said coming around the corner "I need to take them home, I don't really need 5 million pairs of shoes here, especially when 90% of them are open toed sandals."
"I'd like to see you wear them in winter" Jamie said suddenly remembering the pile of shoes Annabelle had in their room.
"you're kidding right, she already whines about being cold"
"yeah never mind" Jamie said as she watched Annabelle reach for her bags "come on I'll show you where you're sleeping tonight" Jamie followed Annabelle up the stairs up to the guest room, all the while checking her out. She never really noticed how attractive Annabelle was. Even though they'd been roommates for the entire school year. Shaking the thought away knowing she didn't have a snowball's chance in hell at getting with her.
"here you go" Annabelle smiled setting Jamie's bags inside the room. "we are trying to figure out what to have for dinner, any suggestions?"
"I'm fine with anything really" Annabelle smiled, she was looking at her friend 'I hope Collins likes her' "alright well do what you need to do up here, the bathroom is down the hall, to your right, we'll be downstairs" Jamie smiled as Annabelle made her way to find Catherine, who was standing in the kitchen trying to figure out dinner. Annabelle walked up behind her, as she wrapped her arms around her, Annabelle felt Catherine stiffen, "it's me baby" she whispered in her ear, her breath sending chills through Catherine's body. As she relaxed and fell back into her. As they heard Jamie clear her throat.
"sorry I didn't mean to interrupt"
"it's cool" Annabelle kissed Catherine and let her go.
"I was just trying to decide what to have for dinner"
"yeah Annabelle already asked me if I had any suggestions and really I'm fine with anything"
"maybe we should just order pizza, and chill and watch movies, we do have an early day tomorrow" Annabelle said smiling
"sounds good to me" Jamie said perching herself on a bar stool.
"what do you like on it?" Catherine asked as she pulled out her phone
"the question should be what doesn't she like on it" Annabelle said remembering the late-night cram sessions they've had with pizza and Chinese takeout.
"ok, what don't you like on it" Catherine corrected herself shaking her head
"anything is fine Professor Stark really"
"please, call me Catherine"
"sorry, it'll take a bit to get used to, considering you were the only professor I liked"
"thanks" Catherine smiled as she went into the other room to make the call.
"so, our plane leaves at 9 the car will be here by 5 to pick us up" Catherine said as they were finishing dinner, mostly letting Jamie know, Annabelle didn't really seem to care one way or another, which sometimes got on Catherine's nerves but more often than not she loved it, it meant she had control of things, the way she liked it. Although she'd never reveal that little bit of information to Annabelle.
"ok" Jamie smiled as she looked at Annabelle who was in her own little world, thinking about Jamie and Collins meeting, hoping they'd hit it off. She wanted so badly to see her friends happy. Annabelle finally came out of her thoughts, "huh? What's going on?"
"I was just telling Jamie what time our flight leaves"
"oh" Annabelle smiled
"you ok?" Catherine asked trying to figure out what was up
"yeah, I'm fine, I was just thinking about the trip home, I can't wait to go to the beach"
"I'm rather excited for that too, the last time you and I were there didn't go over too well, and we never got to see the sun set"
"we'll do that this time, maybe Collins will join us" she winked at Jamie, seeing the smile on Jamie's face made her day.