Part XIV: Winning Your Heart Back

Katie woke up the next morning with the sun touching her eyes.

Funny…

I fell asleep on the couch…

She yawned and went straight to the bathroom to wash up and brush her teeth. Suddenly she heard the doorbell rang.

It's ten in the morning…

Who could possibly be here?

Katie walked out of the bathroom, still wearing her pajamas. Opening her front door she was greeted by a happy Jessica Sammler who jumped up to hug her. It made Katie fall back but she too was happy to have Jessie in her arms. She didn't mind holding on to her while lying on the floor. Jessie then gave her a kiss on the lips. She cupped the brunette's face.

"I… Love… You…" Jessie said in between kisses.

Katie grinned under the kiss.

"I… Love… You… Too…" Katie replied.

Jessie was now kissing Katie's neck. Katie who was still on the right mind knew they shouldn't be doing this with her door open. She gently created distance between them which made the blonde pout.

"Don't get me wrong… I just don't want to make love to you in public." Katie grinned while Jessie giggled as she stood up away from Katie.

Katie stood up and closed the door. Jessie was on her way to Katie's living room but was cut off with Katie pulling her into another kiss. Slowly they parted but were in each other's arms.

"Why are you here? Shouldn't you be in Chicago?" Katie asked she saw Jessie eyes looking up at her.

"I wanted to be with you… I wanted to win you back…" Jessie buried her head onto Katie's chest.

Katie felt tears.

"Silly girl… Didn't you know you won me back the time you called?" Katie held Jessie's chin and made the blonde face her.

Jessie slightly opened her mouth which in turn met by Katie's eager mouth. But before they could do more, Katie broke the kiss.

"UHRMMM!" Jessie snapped her head back in frustration.

"Well… Didn't know I had that effect on you..." Katie grinned and gave Jessie a kiss on the forehead.

Jessie turned and sat on Katie's couch. She grabbed a pillow and hugged it. Katie knelt behind the couch and gave Jessie a kiss on the cheek.

"Merry Christmas Jessica Sammler!"

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"Sarah, be careful with the box. It's my mom's gift for Katie." Russell pleaded as he press Katie's doorbell.

To their huge surprise, Jessie was the one to open the door: still in her pajamas.

"Hi guys. Katie didn't say you were coming…" Jessie smiled.

"Who's there Jess?" Katie shouted from the kitchen.

"It's Sarah and Russell" Jessie yelled back.

When Sarah and Russell came in, they found boxes scattered around. Scanning some of them they found prints with the letters SAMMLER on them. Jessie has moved.

"Take a seat. Honey I'll take that. You come here in the living room." Jessie went to the kitchen to finish up what Katie was cooking.

"Katie… Are you nuts?" Russell whispered.

Sarah just watched Jessie be domesticated for a change.

"What's wrong with living together?" Katie asked.

"He means it's not you Katie. To be tied up with one woman for life." Sarah replied softly.

"Well maybe this is different…" Russell sarcastically added.

"Say all you want. I'm happy with her." Katie stood up to help Jessie with the drinks she was bringing to their guests.

"We'll see for how long." Russell whispered to Sarah who just shook her head.

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Katie and Jessie had finished eating dinner. Katie was cleaning the dishes while Jessie was cleaning up the table. When they were done they stared at each other for a while, smiling from time to time.

"I was wondering… Do you have work tomorrow?" Jessie asked.

"No I don't." Katie replied in a very low voice.

Slowly they walked towards each other. They looked at each other, scanning at each others curves. Katie took Jessie's hands and placed them on her shoulder. She pulled the blonde closer, bringing their lips millimeters apart.

"Dance with me…" Katie whispered into Jessie's ear.

Jessie felt weak with the sensation. She closed her eyes.

"There's no music." She replied.

"There is." Katie answered back.

She pointed to their beating hearts. She earned a smile from her girlfriend.

They waltz through the kitchen and to the living room. The living room was only lit with the light from the fireplace, making the mood cozy for the two lovers. Jessie rested her head on Katie's chest. She felt the brunette's heart beat in sync with hers. Smiling she looked up to the green eyes she longed to see every moment they were apart. Katie smiled back and kissed her lips: softly, gently, filled with so much love. Right then they knew they were where they always dreamed to be. Slowly, Jessie opened her mouth, inviting Katie's tongue. But before she could, Jessie's phone rang. Katie snapped her head back in frustration. Jessie smiled and moved out of Katie's arms.

"Sorry honey. Have to take this." Jessie took her phone.

"I know. No worries. It isn't like it's the first time…" Katie gave out a soft sigh and gave Jessie a kiss on the cheek.