Part V: A Kiss to Shut You Up
Walking along the streets of Broadway, Katie decided to take Jessie to a vegetarian restaurant. Jessie did mention she was a vegetarian.
"So you're an artist?" Jessie asked casually as she walked side by side with Katie.
"Yeah… I paint to entertain." Katie smirked.
"And you… a doctor…" Katie winked earning a shy smile from Jessie.
"Uhum… It's more of an internship you know. I mean I don't have my specialization yet. I want to specialize in pediatrics…"
Katie slightly smiled.
She has a motor mouth does she?
"… My sister-in-law works in the hospital I work in. And it's so funny because… My ex boyfriend also works with me…"
Katie scratched her head.
I can't wait to shut you up…
Katie gave Jessie a fake smile but the other woman was oblivious. Jessie was still caught up with her stories. Katie breathed in relief. They had reached Zen Palate.
"So… Katie… What do you do aside from painting?" Jessie decided to ask Katie more about herself.
Katie was so surprised she swallowed a big chunk of the chicken salad she was eating.
What did the wind blow and she decided to ask something about me?
"I just hang out with my friends. And I also help out on art shows. Ever been to one?" Katie tapped her fork on her plate as she looked at Jessie.
"No. I'm not for those things. I can't dress up appropriately. Like this other time when my brother got married…"
Katie faked a smile then turned her gaze to her plate.
Here we go again…
An hour over dinner… Jessie practically told Katie her entire life: much to Katie's irritation.
I know I want to get to know her but this is literally over doing it.
Katie sighed.
I have to find a way to just make her shut up…
"Oh… look at the time…" Jessie asked.
She looked at Katie nervously.
"Yeah I know. It's late." Katie replied casually.
"Thank you for dinner…"
Katie smiled. She stood up and helped Jessie out of her seat.
Jessie blushed at the gesture.
Nobody really treated me like a lady before…
Katie just smiled.
"You know… I've never been with anyone gay before… Are you gay?" Jessie asked as they walked the side streets of Broadway.
"I don't really like putting labels. I go out with people I chose to go out with." Katie answered.
"I don't really want to get into dating again. It's just complicated."
"It doesn't have to be. All you have to do is have fun."
"Not until one of you wants another one to date…"
"Then what's life worth then if you're too afraid to take risks?" Katie stopped walking and turned to look at Jessie.
"My life is still worth it. I take risks everyday… at the hospital." Jessie furrowed her brows.
Who does she think she is?
Katie caught the tone.
"Yeah work. Must be so noble you risk everything for work but not yourself."
"I'm not selfish like you!" Jessie raised her voice.
"Oh… I'm selfish… You talk all about yourself all night and you call me selfish!" Katie mockingly replied.
"How… What? Well you could have just turned away and not have dinner with me!" Jessie retorted.
Jessie started to walk away from Katie.
"Do you ever put anything else at risk at all?" Katie asked in a serious tone.
She slowly walked towards Jessie who stopped at the question.
"I do! I…" Jessie couldn't finish.
Katie kissed Jessie full on the lips.
Oh my god… Why did she kiss me...?
Jessie eased into Katie's embrace. Her knees felt like jelly.
Katie was giving Jessie soft kisses. She put her hands on Jessie's waist pulling her closer.
She's so soft… Seems so fragile… I don't think… I can…
Jessie wasn't really up to stopping the kiss but Katie slowly backed away from her. Jessie opened her eyes and saw Katie's eyes.
I think I'll drown with just looking at those…
Katie smiled then slowly walked away.
Jessie just stood there, looking at Katie.
"I should get going. Thanks for accepting my invite. Call me." Katie smiled and walked again.
Jessie put her hands on he cheeks. She smiled widely.
She kissed me! SHE… KISSED… ME!
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Russell and Sarah kept their distance on the couch. Katie got to their psyche. The heard the door open and turned their gaze to the person who just arrived.
"Katie? Don't you think it's early? What happened?" Sarah asked as she stood up.
"We just had dinner. Like a normal dinner." Katie replied putting her coat on the rack.
"Well shouldn't you be humping her or something by now?" Russell asked casually.
"She's not the type."
"Not the type?" Sarah was confused.
"She's straight."
"OH…" Sarah and Russell said in unison.
"Did you drink all the beer in my fridge?" Katie asked as she walked to the kitchen.
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Jessie got into her apartment, utterly content. She didn't know why though. She had a rough day at work and having to find out your blind date is a woman isn't really easy. For some reason she was happy. She plopped to bed.
"Tomorrow will just be another day…" Jessie smiled at herself and slowly fell asleep.