Thea awoke, alone in the bed and immediately sat up, looking for Clem. "Clem?" She looked around and began to get out of bed, when her lover appeared carrying a plate of cheese and crackers and the bottle of wine.
Clem smiled at her as she sat the tray on the nightstand, and sat on the bed. "Hey, I'm right here." She held the plate up in an offering to the blonde. "I woke up hungry and went foraging for food." She popped a piece of cheese in her mouth. "Care for a glass of wine?"
Thea allowed the other woman to feed her a piece of cheese and pour her a glass of wine. She could tell Clem was trying to work her nerve up to say something, so she motioned for her to say whatever it was.
"I really want to take you on a dinner date and I was wondering if there was anyway you could change your flight? To like, Monday morning?" She looked down, unable to bear the rejection she feared was coming. She needn't have worried.
Thea's reply was swift and affirmative. "Yes!" Clem broke out in a smile and reached for the blonde. They kissed and quickly moved the tray and wine glasses, and Clem was stretched atop Thea.
She whispered in the blonde's ear a thank you and then continued with, "Let me love you, please?" Thea managed a nod, and gave herself to the other woman. As they lay in the aftermath of shared pleasure, Thea played with the unruly mane of Clem's.
"Would you like to go to brunch tomorrow?"
Clem cupped her face, replying, "Where you go, I will follow." She pulled Thea closer to her and held her as they both drifted off to sleep.
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Early Sunday Morning
Clem was awakened by moans coming from Thea who was thrusting her hips against the taller woman's thigh. It took a moment for Clem to understand what she was saying and then another minute to translate it into English.
"Soixante-neuf soixante-neuf...Clem...soixante-neuf..."
Clem, calling on a long forgotten memory from her time working as an undercover street walker, knew exactly what Thea wanted. She gently shook the blonde awake and delighted that she was blushing as soon as she came fully awake. She couldn't help but to gently tease her lover.
"Thea,were you having a dream? Maybe a...sex dream?"
Her response was to bury her face in Clem's neck. In a barely audible, muffled voice she replied, "Maybe."
Clem continued, "About a specific sex act? A number maybe? Number 69?"
Thea decided she would own up to her dream because it was, after all, a dream. She raised her head, met Clem's eyes and replied, "Yes. I dreamed we were doing that particular act, and I was enjoying it."
"Have you ever done that particular act?" Thea shook her head and then looked at Clem.
"Have you?" Now it was Clem who shook her head. Thea considered Clem's admission and the fact she knew the French word for the 69 sex position. And then she wondered why she knew that. And then she thought perhaps Clem knew French. And then she realized she was being turned and lifted onto Clem's body.
"Is this ok, Thea?" In answer, the blonde dipped her head and began performing on Clem. The raven haired woman wrapped her arms around the woman on top of her and began her own exploration. The difference in height became an obstacle that resulted in face to face positioning, with finger penetration.
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Brunch
After a quick nap and a shared, actual shower, they went to brunch in the hotel. Clem's plate was piled high with bacon, eggs and pancakes. Thea's plate had quiche, fruit and yogurt.
"You should really try these pancakes, Thea."
Thea looked skeptical as she replied, "I try to eat green leafy foods and yogurt once a day." However, she had to admit they smelled delicious. Before she could stop herself, she used her fork to stab a piece of Clem's pancake and ate it.
Thea thought she hadn't tasted anything that good in...well...maybe ever. She closed her eyes and used the tip of her tongue to get a drop of syrup off of her upper lip. Clem had never seen anything so erotic in her life. She had to take a couple of deep breaths to calm herself.
"You're beautiful." Thea's eyes flew open and then she blushed at the compliment. Clem reached out and took Thea's hands in her own. She used her thumb to rub the back of the blonde's hand. "I will need to leave no later than 3am for my drive back home. I wanted to tell you now so you didn't think I was trying to duck out."
Thea nodded and replied, "You would never do that." She took a drink of coffee. "My flight leaves at 7am, so..." She shrugged.
They sat in silence, each lost in their own thoughts for the remainder of brunch. They had not, by unspoken agreement, reveled last names, where home was, and what their jobs were. It was understood that it was 2009 and the world was still mostly anti-gay. Or at least, only moderately accepting of same sex relationships.
Both women knew this weekend had been a rare treat and not made for promises or any attempt to make it mean more than what it was. No matter how much they might have wanted to move to Vermont and sell homemade syrups and jellies.
After brunch, they walked around the Mall, went up in the Washington Monument where they stole a kiss and finally made it back to the hotel. Clem saw Thea to the door and told her she would be back in two hours for their date.
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Jane Rizzoli was on a mission to find the right thing to wear for her date. She knew this date would have to sustain her for, well, maybe the rest of her life, and she wanted it to be special. She finally found a store that had a dress she liked, and she spent the equivalent to a month's rent on the dress and shoes.
She made a reservation at Duke's and requested a table that was fairly secluded. She stopped by the florist and picked up a dozen peach colored roses. Feeling pleased with herself, she realized she needed to find a place to get ready. She finally settled on returning to the hotel, but asking if there was some place she could get ready in the hotel. She took her badge and allowed the front desk man to believe it was some sort of official business.
Maura Isles changed three times before settling on a strapless white linen dress and her wedge shoes. She was glad she had gotten a pedicure earlier in the week. She had showered and shaved and brushed her teeth, twice.
Her phone rang and she saw that it was her mother, so she answered. They chatted for a short time until she realized it was almost time for Clem to come back. She had just gone to check her lipstick one last time when there was a soft knock on the door.
Taking a deep breath, she opened the door and a small gasp escaped her as she took a good look at Clem. The dark haired woman was wearing a navy blue maxi dress, matching pumps and her hair was in a messy updo. She had simple but perfect for the dress, earrings. Her make-up was minimal, yet absolutely perfect.
"You're simply stunning."
Clem presented her with the roses and felt her breath catch at the sight before her.
"So are you." She held her hand out. "I hired a car. Shall we?"
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They were seated and having the wine Clem had requested and had placed their order. They both settled into silence, each trying to figure out what needed to be said and how to say it. Clem took a healthy drink of wine and gathered her courage.
"Thea, this weekend has been nothing short of amazing. You are nothing short of amazing and in another world, I'd like to think we would grow old together. However, that's not where we are and once we leave here, leave the safety of this weekend and the anonymity we have here..." She choked up, unable to finish.
Thea reached for her, covering her hand with her own. "Shhh, It's ok, I understand. I feel the same way. This weekend has been...beyond my wildest dreams." She looked up at Clem and continued, "You are beyond my wildest dreams."
The dark haired woman leaned forward and kissed the blonde. They rested their foreheads against each other and stayed that way until their food was served. They chatted about everything and nothing, just happy to be together, savoring every moment.
After they finished desert, Thea became bold and stated, "I want you to take me to bed and make love to me. I want to feel what it's like to be touched by somebody who wants to be with me, to touch me, please me and who wants me to please them." She gave Clem a knowing look. "We have had some truly memorable sex, but, well, my previous lovers have often treated me as a means to an end. You have taken your time with me and I want that one last time. Please?"
Clem did not have to be asked twice. She waved the waiter over, handed him her credit card and made sure they were headed out the door in record time. She held Thea's hand and they kissed, slowly, lovingly all the way back to the hotel.
They rode up the elevator in near silence, much like they had on Friday night. However, this time there was no hesitation. They made it inside and dispensed of clothing, falling onto the bed, kissing and touching.
"Thea,make no doubt, I want you. I want to pleasure you and I love when you touch me." Clem dipped her head and captured the blonde's nipple. She stood up and shushed Thea. She sat back down on the bed, her back against the headboard. "Straddle me so I can watch you as you come." She helped the smaller woman onto her lap and kissed her, running her hands up and down Thea's sides. She slipped two fingers into Thea. She watched in wonder as the blonde's head fell back, her mouth open and her eyes fluttered shut.
"I see you Thea. Look at me. Watch me watching you as it happens."
At those words, Thea cam harder than she ever had, her inner walls convulsing around Clem's fingers She collapsed onto Clem, who began to fidget. Realizing what the other woman needed, she slipped her hand down to Clem's center and began pumping in and out of her, watching her as she had watched Thea.
Afterwards, they collapsed together on the bed, in a sweaty heap. Thea kissed her lover's forehead and pulled the covers over them. What she knew that Clem wouldn't figure out until later, she had fallen in love in two short days. This realization caused her to quietly tell Clem, "Don't wake me when you live in the morning. It will hurt too much to watch you go. Ok?"
Clem raised her head, saw the depth of Thea's pain, and nodded. She spooned her lover and got as close to her has possible, holding on for dear life.
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After a less than restful night, Clem got up and got ready as quietly as possible so as to not wake Thea. She had decided against showering for fear of waking the blonde and she knew if that happened, it was unlikely she would leave.
She kept her tears at bay until she hit the interstate and then she allowed them to fall freely. At one point she had to pull over and regain her composure. She had filled the passenger seat with used tissues. Once she was calmed down, she got back on the road and didn't stop until she was at her apartment. She called in for a half day off and had just gotten under the covers when she heard a key in the door lock. She acted like she was asleep, hoping to get rid of her mother,
Meanwhile...
Thea was awake when Clem left, but she feigned sleep to avoid saying good-bye. As soon as the door had shut, she had allowed her tears to fall. They continued to fall as she showered and while she was trying to get ready for her flight.
She finally got them stopped and made her way through the airport. Once on the plane, she closed her eyes to avoid having to deal with anybody. She made her way to baggage claim, and then found the waiting car service. Instead of going to the police station, she went home to take a short nap.