Chapter 14

An hour later, the two women are out patrolling, working their way to Willie's bar.

Buffy thinks about the strange looking tattoo on Kelly's hip. "Kelly, can I ask you something?"

Laughing quietly at the slayer, Kelly shakes her head. "Buffy, if you have something to ask, just ask."

Buffy blushes lightly then smiles up at the brunette. "What's the tattoo on your hip? I mean, I've never seen one like it before and it kind of made me curious."

Kelly grins "And you won't see it anywhere. It's my own design. Let me ask you something Buffy. Can you feel Willow and Tara when you are close?"

Buffy stops, thinking about it realizing that she just tunes out their signatures now. "I used to. I mean, I guess I probably still can, but I usually filter them out. Probably out of habit more than anything, so they don't set my slayer senses off. Why?"

"Well, my magic signature is quite a bit stronger than Willow's." At this statement Buffy's head snaps up looking at Kelly in disbelief. "Yes. I've been practicing all my life, I've trained with a couple different covens to open myself almost completely. However, my magic literally had every magic dealer, demon, black magic covens gunning for me. With the help of one of the covens, I developed the tattoo that mutes my magic signature. I can let someone feel my signature, but the only person that might get some idea of my powers is Tara. And that's because of the blood tie with being sisters." Tilting her head considering Kelly smiles slightly "Curious?"

Buffy's eyes wide, thinking about the power the two Wicca's have she nods her head "Yeah, I'm curious."

Grinning, Kelly closes her eyes, 'feeling' the area for any demon forces, before opening her magic channels a little to let it seep out. Hearing Buffy inhale sharply, Kelly closes the channels and opens her eyes to look at the slayer.

"My, God. I've never felt anything like that before." Buffy states slightly awed.

"And hopefully you won't ever feel anything like that again. That was just a sample, not the full amount, Buffy. I'm powerful. The covens that trained me were worried at first. The power in me, of what I could be capable of. They put me through so many tests" shaking her head smiling at the memories Kelly chuckles. "I don't know how, or maybe it's just because of mom, and God forbid, Father, that I turned out the way I did. They said they never knew someone as centered and balanced as I am. I have a feeling a lot has to do with what happened to me when I was a child. I spent a lot of time meditating and centering myself after Father…" trailing off, inhaling deeply to relax Kelly smiles when she feels Buffy gently run her hand over her arm.

"It still doesn't make it any easier, does it?" Buffy states with a frown. "I mean, part of the reason you are who you are now is because of that, but it doesn't make it right."

"Unfortunately, or fortunately, depending on how you look at it Buffy. The reason I am who I am today is because of my experiences and life. If he hadn't done what he did, I could be dead by the fangs of some vampire. Or I could be married living in suburbia with 2.3 kids. It's a what-if game. No telling what would have happened." Shrugging her shoulders Kelly just smiles lightly.

Shaking her head, realizing that Kelly is right Buffy smiles and reaches up to run her hand lightly down the side of Kelly's face and cupping her cheek. "Whatever the reason, I'm glad you're here." Gently tugging on Kelly's jacket Buffy leans up to give Kelly a light kiss on the lips.

Grasping Kelly's hand in hers Buffy tugs on it, to continue walking.

"So, where is Willie's at, anyway?" Kelly asks, keeping an eye open. "And am I gonna have to kick somebody's ass when I'm in there?"

Buffy grins "Actually it's only a couple blocks away. Hopefully you won't have to kick anybody's ass. I know your ass fetish and I might get jealous."

Kelly laughs in appreciation of the teasing. "But it's just your ass that I have a thing for. And your eyes, mind, heart, lips, breasts, legs…"

Buffy smacks Kelly on the ass grinning. "Yeah, yeah. If I don't stop you now, God only knows what other body parts you might bring up and since we are here…"

"Serious time." Kelly states, all joking gone. "You lead, me cover?"

Buffy surprised at the seriousness takes a second to remember what Kelly does for a living. Nodding her head Buffy heads into Willies. Doing a quick look around the bar, Buffy doesn't see anyone that stands out as being different. Glancing behind her at Kelly she motions with her eyes for Kelly to stay by the door.

Nodding in understanding, Kelly leans against the wall beside the door, kind of fading into the background. Tuning into the surroundings, she realizes there's four vampires, a chaos demon, kind of hard to miss him even without the powers, looking up she looks around trying to pinpoint the source of happiness she feels coming from one of the demons. Seeing an extremely loose skinned demon, that vaguely reminded her of a Shar-pei Kelly stiffens watching him approach the slayer. As she is about ready to intercept, she realizes the happiness is coming from this demon and that Buffy was turning to greet him.

Buffy grins, seeing Clem approach her and then glances at Kelly, noticing the attention she is keeping on him and catches her eye, smiling. Kelly nods in acknowledgement, continuing her perusal of the bar. But keeping one eye on Buffy to make sure she's okay.

"Clem! It's good to see you." Buffy gives Clem a brief hug smiling at the friendly demon.

Clem smiles at Buffy then glances over at Kelly with a slight frown on his face. Tilting his head towards Kelly he looks at Buffy questioningly. "It's good to see you too, Buffy. New friend?"

Buffy smiles softly, looking at Kelly then back at Clem. "Yeah, you could say that. Well, I came here to beat some information out of Willie, but since you're here, can I buy you a drink and ask you some questions?"

"Of course." Nodding towards the table where he was sitting at he looks back at Kelly again, seeing her still standing against the wall, actually blending in. If he hadn't seen her come in with the slayer he might not have realized she didn't belong. "Does your friend want to come sit with us?"

Buffy looks at Kelly then glances around at the other occupants of the bar. Opening her senses completely, doesn't feel anything different than the usual demons that hang out at Willies and with a threatening glare at the vampires, daring them to do anything. She smiles in thanks at Clem "I'll be right back."

"Do you want to join us?" Buffy questions quietly.

Not feeling anything different in the bar and grinning as she watches the vampires quickly leaving after the look Buffy gave them the moment before, Kelly smiles down at Buffy. "If you want me too. As far as I can tell, other than the chaos demon in the corner, and your friend it's pretty quiet now."

Buffy nods her head towards the table "Come on." Following Buffy to the table, Kelly sits down across from the slayer, so she could keep watch behind Buffy, just to make sure. Appreciating the move, Buffy looks at Clem. "Clem, this is Kelly. Kelly, this is Clem."

Smiling at Kelly, Clem reaches out to shake her hand "It's a pleasure to meet you, Miss Kelly."

Nodding at Clem, shaking his hand "Just Kelly. Nice to meet you Clem." Opening her senses, feeling nothing but happiness and good intentions from the demon, Kelly relaxes a little more. Catching Buffy's eye and seeing the genuine smile on Buffy's face Kelly smiles back.

"So, what's the problem, Buffy?" Clem asks, taking a sip of his drink.

"It seems that last night I ran into 15 vampires, that seemed awfully organized. They seemed pretty intent on doing me some serious damage. Have you heard anything?" Buffy asks quietly.

Clem seems surprised at Buffy's statement. "Buffy, I haven't heard anything about someone coming after you. I haven't even heard about anybody new coming to town. But I just got back a week ago. If you want, I'll keep my eyes and ears open and let you know."

Buffy smiles in thanks at the demon. "I'd appreciate that Clem. You been doing okay?"

"Yeah, I've been doing fine. I went to visit mom and dad for a couple weeks. So, how's life been treating you?"

Buffy smiles looking at Kelly. "Actually, life's been treating me pretty good the last couple days." Buffy laughs out loud as Kelly actually blushes slightly. "Now that's something I never expected to see!"

Clem looks confused from the Slayer to Kelly and back again. "Am I missing something?"

Buffy smiles at Clem. "You remember Tara, right?"

Clem smiles, his eyes lighting up. "Miss Tara. Oh, yes. Beautiful white witch. She helped me when I was hurt that one time, insisted that I stay at your house until I healed. Very lovely young woman."

Kelly smiles ear to ear at hearing the appreciation and devotion in the demons voice for her sister.

Buffy nods to Kelly and states "Kelly is Tara's half sister."

Clem's eyes widen and he smiles, showing all his small sharp teeth. "Oh, I am doubly pleased to meet you now." As he reaching out and grasps Kelly's hand, shaking it enthusiastically, making Kelly laugh. "You need anything, please let me know."

"Thank you, Clem." Kelly smiles as Clem finally releases her hand.

After debating with herself briefly, Buffy decides to go ahead and let Clem know about her relationship with Kelly. Not wanting to hide it, but worried briefly about something wanting to hurt Kelly if it became common knowledge that she was seeing the Slayer. But realizing that Kelly could definitely take care of herself, and the fact that they haven't been exactly circumspect with their actions, Buffy leans in closer to Clem, whispering in his ear "And I love her." Grinning as she leans back into her chair.

Clem jumps up out of his chair in surprise, turning to the slayer grinning. "Really?" Excited to see Buffy have someone for herself. Knowing with their continued friendship over the years that she hadn't let anyone close since the debacle with Spike. Reaching down, pulling the slayer into a hug before turning to Kelly and pulling her up into a hug, also.

Surprised Kelly looks at Buffy with a confused look, while hesitantly returning Clem's hug.

Laughing, Buffy smiles at Kelly. "I just told him that I love you."

Kelly's eyes widen in surprise. Not expecting Buffy to let it be common knowledge about their relationship. Realizing that Buffy wasn't planning on hiding anything she grins in appreciation and hugs Clem back more firmly.

"I'm so happy for you!" Clem announces with a big smile, looking at Buffy then turning to Kelly with a shake of his finger. "You take care of her. She deserves to be happy."

Smiling at Clem and then looking Buffy in the eyes Kelly states "Yes, she does deserve to be happy. And I will gladly spend the rest of my life taking care of her, making her as happy as I possibly can, and loving her with my entire heart, mind and body."

It was Buffy's turn to blush at the seriousness of Kelly's statement.

"Well, Clem. I hate to have to go, but we need to continue patrolling. I appreciate your keeping an ear out for me." Looking over to the bar at Willie, who was ignoring the trio, Buffy speaks a little louder "Willie. Consider yourself lucky tonight. I'm in an extremely good mood, so you don't get an ass whippin'!"

Willie gulps and nods his head at the slayer. "Th-Thanks Buffy."

Following Buffy out of the bar, Kelly gently touches her lower back, letting her love flow into Buffy.

Buffy inhales deeply, feeling the love and smiling.

"I didn't expect you to announce your feelings like that." Kelly states quietly as they walk down the road, continuing on patrol.

"Why?" Buffy asks curiously.

"I know you are extremely possessive of the people you love. I figured you would want it kept from the demon community of our exact relationship."

Not able to keep from laughing, Buffy looks over at Kelly with a huge grin on her face. "And you don't think that someone will see us making out somewhere or holding hands or overhear some of our interesting conversations?"

Stopping in her tracks, Kelly realizes just how much someone would know if they were just following and listening to their conversations, seeing how they acted. "Damn."

Not realizing that Kelly had stopped, Buffy continues on a few more steps then turns upon the realization and walks back to Kelly. Standing in front of her, wrapping her arms around her waist and resting her head on Kelly's chest Buffy laughs quietly. "Then there's the fact that when we were talking to Clem that I realized you can take care of yourself. That you've probably faced just as much shit as I have and come out of it alive and kicking." Squeezing Kelly firmly before releasing her and stepping back to look up at her.

Smiling into the slayer's hazel eyes Kelly nods her head in appreciation. "You are one hell of a woman, Buffy. I feel honored to know you. And if we keep up the mutual admiration society we got going on, we'll make everybody sick listening to us!" Kelly laughs watching the sour look the slayer gets on her face at the last comment. "I love you, Buffy." Kelly quietly states before leaning down and gently brushing her lips over Buffy's forehead.

Continuing walking Buffy just smiles.

The rest of the patrol was pretty uneventful and as they headed back to Buffy's house, Kelly asks "What time do you have to be at work in the morning?"

Buffy groans at the reminder of work. "You would have to remind me, wouldn't you?" Kelly just grins at the slayer. "I have to be there at 10:00 am. I usually leave around 2:00 p.m. Unfortunately, because one of the other counselors is on vacation this week, I have to work all week. But, the good thing is, that Friday is the start of Christmas break and I'll have off a complete week with no work!" Buffy grins thinking about all the time they would be able to spend together.

Kelly starts laughing, seeing the wheels turning in the blondes head, she can't help but throw a wrench into the works. "Yep, Christmas break. Means your sister will be coming home for Christmas. Probably means a serious curtailing of the extracurricular affairs around the house. Being quiet, maybe no hot monkey lovin' at all!" Kelly grins evilly.

Buffy's eyes widen in realization. "No, no, no, no, no. I have got to talk to Willow and Tara tomorrow. Maybe they'll let Dawn spend some time over at their house. Wait a minute. You're the big witchy mojo person. Isn't there some kind of spell…damn, no that wouldn't be right using magic like that. Damn!" Pouting Buffy plops down on the end of the couch, shaking her head.

Laughing quietly to herself, Kelly takes her jacket off, hanging it up while divesting herself of the rest of the weapons. Heading into the kitchen when she realizes Buffy is still pouting and trying to figure out how they can have the house to themselves. Coming back out of the kitchen with a water for Buffy and one for herself, Kelly grins realizing Buffy didn't even realize she had left the room.

Squatting down in front of Buffy, handing her a water Kelly smiles and leans in to nibble on the bottom lip that is still stuck out. "You are absolutely beautiful." Pulling back and standing up, Kelly sits down in her chair, sipping on her water watching Buffy.

"What would you like for breakfast tomorrow?" Kelly asks quietly. "And, would you like a ride into work?"

Buffy glances up, realizing that she's drinking a water, she didn't remember receiving and that Kelly was sitting in the chair across from her. Frowning realizing how much she likes having the brunette touching her Buffy stands up and walks over to stand in front of Kelly. "You" Buffy states with a point of her finger at Kelly. "I want you to stay close to me whenever possible. I like having you touch me. Or at least being within touching distance." Buffy growls before plopping herself in Kelly's lap, making Kelly laugh lightly.

Kissing Buffy on the temple Kelly quietly mumbles "I figured I would let you have your space."

"My space?" Buffy asks incredulously. "I've had my space for years. I've just realized how much I despise having my space. I like it being filled with Kelly." Pulling Kelly in for a deep passionate kiss. Slowly pulling away to nibble lightly at Kelly's bottom lip before looking back up. "If, for some stupid asinine reason, I decide I need space, I'll let you know, okay? Otherwise please feel free to invade it any time."

"Anytime, huh?" Kelly growls low in her throat. Before running a hand up Buffy's leg and thigh, to gently cup between the slayer's thighs. "I'm still extremely horny. Even after the hours and hours of playing Parcheesi we did earlier!" Kelly laughs before leaning in and nibbling on Buffy's ear.

Pressing herself into Kelly's hand slightly, she turns her head to look into Kelly's eyes "Yeah, and do you remember what happened the last you mentioned Parcheesi?"

Pulling back from Buffy slightly, Kelly quickly pulls her t-shirt off and reaches behind her pulling her bra off.

Surprised at how quickly Kelly is taking off her clothes Buffy watches and as Kelly is reaching for Buffy's shirt, Buffy's eyes widen at the lust filling Kelly's eyes. 'My God. She looks like she wants to eat me alive. Or wants me to eat her alive!' Buffy thinks surprisingly to herself.

Standing slowly, clasping the slayers ass, Kelly shifts her to where Buffy's legs are wrapped around her waist and her arms around her neck. Leaning in and biting and sucking on the slayer's pulse point, Kelly growls deep and low in her throat. Turning to walk quickly up the stairs, she heads to her room.

Pressing the slayers body down into the bed, Kelly nips and licks her way down Buffy's throat to her collar bone. Running her tongue along the collar bone up the other side and nipping lightly on Buffy's ear lobe. Whispering "Parcheesi."

Laughing loudly at Kelly's antics Buffy pulls away, slowly unwrapping her legs from Kelly, while running her hands down her back. Lightly scraping her nails back up Kelly's back, looking in her eyes. "Do you feel that?" Knowing with the scarring on her back, that it probably isn't as sensitive as it should be.

Kelly nods her head, leaning in to kiss Buffy lightly on the lips. "A little. Dig in a little harder." Buffy does as asked watching the emotions flickering across Kelly's face. Smiling as Kelly groans lightly. "Harder." Using a hint of Slayer strength, Buffy scrapes her nails across Kelly's back and Kelly groans louder, pushing her body into the slayers. "Better."

Pulling her body back away, Kelly slowly starts taking Buffy's clothes off, kissing each new area as it's uncovered. Releasing the slayer's breasts from her bra Kelly nips lightly at her nipples, smiling when Buffy presses herself up into Kelly's mouth.

Buffy says with a groan, "My turn. Harder." Surprised, Kelly pulls away from the breast she is nipping at and looks at Buffy. "I said harder." Buffy growls, pulling Kelly back down to her breast. Biting down gently, Kelly flicks the nipple between her teeth with her tongue, loving the taste of the slayer.

Groaning, Buffy captures one of Kelly's thighs between her own and presses against it. Not liking the clothing that's still in the way, she pulls away from Kelly, making Kelly growl in frustration.

"I want the rest of the clothes gone." Buffy states after hearing the frustrated growl.

Standing up, Kelly quickly strips the rest of her clothes, looking at Buffy lying on the bed so enticingly. Reaching down to unbutton the slayer's pants, Kelly hesitates momentarily before quickly reaching down and taking the slayer's boots off first, then strips Buffy of her pants and panties. Climbing back above Buffy, Kelly insinuates a thigh between Buffy's legs, pressing firmly against the slayer while sucking one of the slayer's breasts in her mouth, rolling her tongue around the nipple.

Feeling her juices flowing from her body and Kelly's thigh between her legs, Buffy quickly captures the thigh and presses herself against it, slowly rubbing her body up and down. Groaning at the friction, Buffy drags her nails across Kelly's back, making her arch harder into Buffy. "Yes!" Buffy groans loudly at the harder pressure, Rubbing harder and faster, Buffy pulls Kelly away from her breasts to kiss her hard, one tongue searching out the other, dueling, fighting for supremacy.

Nipping Kelly's tongue lightly, Buffy rocks her body harder and faster against Kelly's thigh, moaning loudly when Kelly pushes harder into her, as she orgasms, calling Kelly's name out loud. As Buffy slows the rocking motion, kissing Kelly lightly, she looks into Kelly's lusty brown eyes. Smiling up at the brunette, she quickly flips her onto her back before nipping her way roughly down Kelly's body.

"God, yes Buffy!" Kelly growls out at the rougher treatment. 'This is exactly what I need right now.' Kelly thinks to herself.

As Kelly is rocking her hips roughly wanting contact, Buffy runs two fingers through Kelly's wetness, Buffy can't believe the juices flowing from her lover. Quickly inserting two fingers, Buffy looks and realizes this isn't going to be enough, adding another finger, she smiles hearing the grunt of approval from Kelly. Quickly matching the pace Kelly has already set, Buffy nips around Kelly's belly button before tonguing it quickly, in close approximation to what her fingers are doing.

Reaching down to run her fingers through Buffy's hair, Kelly reaches for her chin, pulling it up slightly to look in Buffy's eyes and state one word. "More."

Eyes opening wide Buffy glances down at her hand pistoning quickly in and out of Kelly's body. Looking back up into Kelly's eyes she sees the need and adds the fourth finger, wondering if this will even be enough. Closely keeping an eye on Kelly's face, Buffy puts a little more strength behind her hand.

"YES! BUFFY! DON'T STOP!" Rocking harder against the slayer's hand, Kelly moans loudly. "So close. So…"

Buffy curls her fingers slightly inside Kelly, feeling Kelly jump hard, Buffy pumps quicker, keeping her fingers curled slightly, feeling Kelly start to clench against her fingers, Buffy pushes her thumb hard into Kelly's clit.

"Oh, GODDDD!" Kelly screams back arching, clenching down hard on the slayer's fingers, spasming and exploding over and over again. Soaking Buffy's arm. Finally passing out from the pleasure, Kelly collapses back onto the bed, her body shivering.

Feeling a strange sensation working over her body as Kelly climaxes, Buffy slowly eases her fingers out, quickly moving up the bed, pulling Kelly's head into her lap, running her hands through Kelly's hair calling Kelly's name quietly over and over again.

As Buffy was starting to get really worried after a few minutes, Kelly starts coming to. Moaning lightly, Buffy almost laughs, seeing Kelly's hips start a slight rocking motion. 'She's a glutton for punishment.' Buffy thinks lightly scraping her nails against Kelly's scalp.

Finally opening dazed eyes, Kelly looks up into the slightly worried eyes of the slayer. Blinking her eyes quickly, Kelly realizes her body is still acting on its own and slows her rocking motion to a stop. Pulling away slightly so she can pull Buffy down to lie beside her. Kelly takes a deep breath, getting complete control of her faculties before pulling the slayer in for a quick kiss and hug. "Wow. That's what I call a great game of Parcheesi!"

Buffy laughs heartily before pulling Kelly to her in a tight embrace. "You worried me there for a few minutes. I felt something strange when you, ummm…"

Kelly smiles "You gave me the absolute best orgasm of my entire life and you're worried? Damn girl. How strange? And you know what?" Kelly all of a sudden asks.

"I don't know, just a strange feeling, not bad just different. Probably nothing. What?"

"I believe you were batting for the wrong team all these years Buffy. These poor women around here have been missing out on some incredible loving. Not that I'm complaining. I mean if they were too stupid to realize what an absolutely fucking fantastic person you are, they don't deserve you!" Kelly states seriously before leaning in and laying her head on Buffy's chest, lightly running her fingers over Buffy's toned, muscular stomach. "If it wasn't a bad feeling, we won't worry about it. Finally tired now." Kelly whispers, reaching down and pulling the covers over them, snuggling into the slayer, laying her head back on the slayer's chest before realizing the light was still on in the bedroom. "Fuck." Slowing pulling away, she reaches over and turns the light off to the slayer's light laughter.

Throwing a leg over the slayer's lower legs and cupping the slayer's right breast with her left hand, Kelly wiggles her head against the slayer's left breast getting comfortable before mumbling a quiet good night.

Realizing that she's exhausted, Buffy leans down kissing the top of Kelly's head. Lightly running her hand over Kelly's back Buffy quietly whispers "I love you." Before letting sleep overtake her.