Part XVI: Weddings and Parties
Katie wrapped her arms around Jessie's waist. She was enjoying the blonde's lack of self control. She already heard a few knocks on the office door, but Jessie wasn't in the mood to reply to such. She did want to have time alone with Katie. Right now, nothing matters but Katie: just Katie. Jessie felt Katie move, lifting her to the table. She stared at the green orbs that are lovingly staring back at her. Katie kissed her lips softly. She positioned herself in between Jessie's legs. From the blonde's cheeks to her neck, Katie's lips trailed leaving warm sensations for Jessie to moan for. Katie's hands moved from Jessie's back to her legs. Slowly they ran under her skirt, teasingly burning their path. Jessie's hands cupped Katie's head and buried her lips to the brunette's.
"Katie…" Jessie whispered.
"Hm…?" Katie mumbled in Jessie's swollen lips.
"Take me home. The room isn't enough." Jessie rested her forehead on Katie's smiling at her loving girlfriend.
"Your wish is my command." Katie replied.
She moved out of Jessie's way while the blond stepped down of the table. Jessie straightened her skirt while Katie wiped away traces of lipstick on her face. Jessie kissed Katie on the cheek earning her a smile. Opening the door, Jessie found a fuming Grace.
"We have been knocking for the last 30 minutes… What the hell were you doing?" Grace tried hard not to yell.
"I was having lunch with Katie. Sorry." Jessie replied and hurriedly dragged Katie out of the office.
"But why didn't you answer?" Grace turned but Jessie didn't answer anymore.
The blonde and her girlfriend were on their way out of the hospital.
"Lovers these days…" Grace shook her head and was on her way.
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"Jessie… What's with the bags? We're just staying there for a week? You're not moving in with them right?" Katie scratched her head while looking at Jessie's bags.
"No silly. I just wanted to have enough wardrobes that could match what you're bringing." Jessie replied bringing another set of bags.
"More?" Katie shook her head.
"I want to look good when I'm with you… It's the first time you'll be there… like be there as my girlfriend." Jessie smiled and kissed Katie on the lips.
"Hm… If you say so… But you're perfect already Jess…" Katie kissed her and started to load their bags on the cab.
Jessie grinned happily. Then they were off to Chicago.
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"What do you and Jessie do to keep up with the urges?"
"Do you still need protection?"
"Are you moving to another country to get married?"
Katie was wide-eyed trying to absorb all the questions thrown to her. They were at the Booklovers where Zoe had their reception. Jessie and Grace were watching from a distance, giggling at the massive attack launched onto Katie.
"How are you two?" Grace asked watching Katie nod at questions she might not have understood.
"We're fine. We try to make time for each other. Been busy lately..." Jessie smiled.
"I know. Is she cool with it?"
"She's cool with it."
"Jess… I don't want to sound pessimistic… But how long do you think this will last? You and Katie…"
Jessie looked at Katie.
"Honestly, I don't know…"
Later that evening, almost all of the guests have left. Katie was sitting beside Grace talking about nothing in particular. From a distance, Jessie and Tad were sharing a drink. Katie turned her gaze to Jessie. She watched Jessie flip her hair as she talked to Tad.
People are thinking you would seriously get married with this girl Katie.
Are you sure you want to?
Katie sighed and felt Grace's arm on her shoulder.
"You ok Katie?"
"Yeah. I'm good." Katie replied turning her gaze to Jessie and Tad again.
"They're just good friends. Don't worry." Grace smiled.
"I know…" Katie smiled back.
Jessie and Tad stared at a star-filled sky. They have always been open to each other despite their break-up. They have stayed friends. Something ex-lovers find hard to do.
"She's lucky you know…" Tad began to say.
They were starting to walk towards a secluded part of the reception.
"I'm lucky to have her… She makes me smile… makes me feel safe…" Jessie trailed off thinking about Katie as she spoke.
"Jess… Are you going to get married anytime soon?" Tad walked closer to Jessie so close she felt uneasy.
"Uhm… We're enjoying the moment together… What are you doing Tad?" Jessie furrowed her brows as the distance between them grew slim.
"I just realized… How much…" Tad was cut off.
"No. Don't even say it." Jessie walked away from him.
"I love her Tad. And if she asks me… Right now… I'll spend the rest of my life with her…" Jessie said with utmost seriousness.
It made Tad frown.
Just then, Katie appeared. She didn't get a chance to see the scene prior to her entry.
"Hey Jess. Your mom said we should go back home. Hi Tad." Katie smiled and took Jessie hand.
Jessie happily followed Katie. She stopped and turned to her ex-lover, and old friend. Looking back to her girlfriend she knew who she wanted to be with.
You Katie.
Only you.