The Blind Date AU pt. 3

It had been a day or so since Shelby and Audrey had gone out for coffee. Audrey wouldn't deny it; she had enjoyed herself. She was surprised. Audrey never really believed that Shelby could commit to her so quickly, yet there she was, visiting her apartment a couple of days later. They had been texting about their next date when Shelby had suggested they stay in and watch a movie. Audrey had liked the idea. It wasn't anything too extravagant and they'd be able to spend time together.

Audrey heard a knock off the door. She was still unsure about Shelby but she was happy to be spending time with someone. Audrey opened the door and smiled when she saw Shelby. She was holding a dish with foil over the top. Audrey took it and leaned in, pecking Shelby on the cheek. "Come in, come in." she hummed, closing the door behind the other woman as she stepped in.

Shelby's cheeks had turned pink when Audrey kissed her. She pretended it hadn't made her stomach swirl. "I smell chicken." Shelby said with a smile, following Audrey to the kitchen. She wasn't nearly as nervous as she had been during their first two dates.

Audrey placed the dish down on the table and brought the roast chicken out of the oven. It was small enough for the two of them. "Come and sit. Everything's ready." Audrey said, setting the table quickly and pulling out Shelby's chair. Shelby took her seat, as did Audrey. Audrey uncovered the dish Shelby had brought to reveal a dish of potato bake. She served herself and Shelby, smiling over at her as she did. "This was a good idea." Audrey cooed, meeting Shelby's eyes.

"Really? I'm glad you think so." Shelby replied, starting her dinner.

Audrey ate as well. She wanted to talk yet she couldn't think of what to say. She had decided that she wanted this to work. She wasn't officially with Shelby yet, but she couldn't remember the last time she had had a nice date with someone. Besides, it wouldn't hurt to try.

"Have you seen the reports on the news about Agnes? She's been walking around with a cleaver. People say she thinks she's the real Butcher." Shelby said, watching Audrey as she ate.

"I did see that." Audrey said, seeming disinterested. She didn't want to talk about Agnes. "Where did you grow up?" she asked, eating a little slower.

Shelby chewed her lip. "I grew up in Carson. It's near Long Beach." she replied. She hadn't been in the richest family, but they were better off than most.

Audrey nodded. "I've been through there a few times." Audrey said, still eating.

They spoke for a while after they had finished eating. As they washed the dishes they talked about the pets they had had as children. "I used to have a goldfish." Audrey said with a slight smile. "While I was living in England, that is. I had him up on the windowsill in front of the sink. One morning during winter he had been frozen solid in his bowl." Audrey said with a laugh. "It was sad at the time." she said, smiling at Shelby.

When they had finished washing the dishes Audrey led Shelby to the lounge. She sat her down before going through her DVD collection. "Is there anything you have in mind?" Audrey asked, looking over the movie titles in front of her. "If not, I have Carol." she said, looking back at Shelby. Shelby nodded and felt herself become slightly flustered as Audrey put the movie to play and sat beside her. There was a space between them, but Shelby closed it.

"Is...is it okay if I rest against you?" Shelby asked, looking up at Audrey. Audrey nodded, gently wrapping an arm around Shelby and pulling her a little closer. Shelby rested her head against Audrey's shoulder as they watched the movie.

As the movie played, Shelby had gotten more and more comfortable to the point where she had wrapped her arms around Audrey's waist. Audrey didn't mind, in fact, she wanted more. Around halfway through the movie, Audrey carefully scooped Shelby's chin up between her fingers. She watched her blue eyes for a moment and Shelby watched her brown ones.

Both of them seemed lost for a few moments until Shelby edged in a little closer to the other woman. She let her lips barely brush against Audrey's. Audrey felt her heart race as Shelby's soft lips touched hers. Her eyes fluttered shut as she pressed a soft kiss to Shelby's lips. Shelby kissed back, melting into the feeling of Audrey's lips against her own. She brought her hand up to hold the back of Audrey's head, feeling her blonde hair through her fingers. Audrey tilted her head to deepen the kiss, feeling her mind go numb as she did. Her own hands moved up to Shelby's hair, feeling through it gently.

Shelby's mind was hazy. She could barely comprehend what was happening, but she needed more. She slowly laid down, pulling Audrey on top of her, not breaking the kiss. She held Audrey close, her breath hitching as she felt the other woman's tongue slip between her lips. Shelby reciprocated the best she could.

Audrey broke the kiss to catch her breath as she laid on top of Shelby. She met Shelby's eyes before laughing breathily, pecking her lips gently. Shelby was in a daze. She giggled to herself when she heard Audrey laugh, leaning up slightly to kiss the corner of her mouth. "I think I've made my decision." Audrey said quietly. "Be mine?" she purred.

Shelby was overjoyed by this. She hugged Audrey tight, pulling her in for another kiss. "I thought you'd never ask." she said with a grin, feeling Audrey's cheek before kissing her once more. She relaxed into the kisses and the touches, craving the affection and the attention. This was exactly what she wanted.

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I'm not sure about what I'd write about in chapter four (or if I should continue?) Please let me know if you have any ideas/ prompts!