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The game against Edmonton had ended a while ago and the Rockets were headed to Winnipeg. Holly plopped down on her window seat on the plane. Chloe came right behind her and sat next to her with a heavy sigh.
"Thank gods we don't have practice tomorrow.. Only the evening game against Winnipeg Blazers." Chloe groaned tiredly. "How long is this flight?"
"Two hours." Holly estimated.
"I'm beat." Chloe whined. "I wanna go to the hotel and sleep.."
"We knew this 3 game straight was gonna be draining." Holly nodded. "One game and then we get to go home."
"At least we've played well. No. Not well.. Decently." Chloe shrugged. "The game against Calgary was horrible." She grimaced.
"It was." Holly agreed. "Our defense was a mess again. Glad we won tonight though."
"And I scored from Gail's pass." Chloe beamed.
"You did. You two play together nicely." Holly patted Chloe's thigh smiling.
"Not as nicely as the two of you.." Chloe grinned mischievously. "Play together." She drawled suggestively with a wink making Holly withdraw her hand.
"Don't start." Holly stopped Chloe's teasing. "I hope me and Gail only had to share a bed in Edmonton." She added quietly as an afterthought.
"Now now Holls." Chloe smirked. "You and I both know you don't mean that. At all."
"Chloe.." Holly groaned with her cheeks reddening, while her darted nervously around.
"What was that?" Chloe leaned closer latching her eyes on her friend.
"What?" Holly shrugged.
"That look just now?" Chloe pointed a finger at Holly. "The look on your face."
"There was no look." Holly said defensively, while fiddling with her phone and earplugs.
"I don't believe you. Spit it out. What are you hiding?" Chloe pressed poking Holly on her arm.
"Fine.. Wecuddledlastnight.. Um.. And then Ikissedher, you know, just before the game…" Holly rushed out quickly, before glancing at Chloe. "We kissed." She said more slowly.
"Oh.. Kissing." Chloe widened her eyes. "My, my, my... That's why you looked so flustered, when you finally came out to the field. I knew something was up." She smirked. "So now what?"
"I don't know.." Holly sighed. "I like her. But I think we should take it slow and not rush into anything."
"And Gail wants to rush?"
"No. Gail's been very.. um.. considerate." Holly said. "But the thing is.."
"What is the thing?"
"I want to rush. I want to rush so bad." Holly whispered with strain in her voice.
"You two have been circling each other for weeks Hollster." Chloe rolled her eyes. "You haven't rushed into anything. It has taken you long enough. Just go for it already."
"Jump into bed with her?" Holly swallowed meeting Chloe's eyes.
"Girl! You got a one track mind!" Chloe scolded playfully. "I meant - Ask her out."
"Ask her out." Holly repeated breathily. "I could do that."
"Go sightseeing with her tomorrow or something." Chloe suggested. "Winnipeg is a beautiful city."
"Yeah. I'll ask her out." Holly agreed with a little smile. "A date."
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Gail's eyes had been on Holly the whole time they were forced to wait for boarding. Holly had been talking with Chris and then Jen and then Chloe, so Gail hadn't wanted to butt in. Finally when the plane was ready Gail had scampered to Holly and walked into the plane next to her. Both women had been quiet, but smiling like idiots. Gail had noticed this herself as she had seen their reflection on the glass surface of the corridor. She realized her badass reputation was gonna be in shatters soon, but she couldn't care less. Holly had smiled and said 'see you when we land', before shuffling to her seat and Gail's smile widened even more.
"So.. You seem weird. Happy." Traci noted as Gail settled next to her in the plane.
"Yeah. I guess I am." Gail nodded glancing towards Holly's seat. "Happy I mean. Not weird."
"Why?"
"Why what?"
"Why are you happy?" Traci smirked. She obviously had to dig it out of Gail even though Traci knew only one thing could make Gail beam like this. Only one person.
"We won so I'm happy." Gail gave Traci a warning glare.
"Yeah. Ecstatic for sure." Traci snorted not willing to drop the subject. "What's the real reason? Come on spit it out." She cooed.
Gail leaned closer and whispered. "Holly kissed me." A huge grin spread on her face.
"I guessed your chipper mood was due to her, but.." Traci paused for emphasis with a teasing glint in her eyes. "She kissed you?"
"She did. And it was.. spectacular." Gail exhaled dreamily.
"And now?"
"I don't know." Gail gulped. "I haven't talked to her about it."
"Just ask her out."
"Can I do that?" Gail met Traci's eyes.
"I don't know. Can you?" Traci teased grinning wickedly.
"Oh shut up!" Gail scoffed rolling her eyes. "I'll ask her out on a date." She added with a smile.
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The Rockets exited the bus parked in front of the hotel. Soon the players hovered in the lobby, while everyone got their keys. Gail kept sneaking glances at Holly, who was standing next to Chloe. They were obviously discussing something important, but when Chloe said something and poked Holly on the stomach the brunette blushed and suddenly locked eyes with Gail. Gail swallowed with wide eyes, before waving with her hand and showing that she now had the key to their room. Holly nodded with a nervous smile and started walking towards Gail.
"Have fuuun." Traci whispered lecherously to Gail making the blond give her an angry glare, before she moved to meet Holly.
"We're on the 7th floor." Gail said to Holly after clearing her throat, when they met at the elevators.
"Okay." Holly acknowledged and pushed the button for their floor.
The elevator dinged and the women stepped out.
"This way." Gail motioned noting the sign on the wall. "Here it is." She unlocked the door to their room and let Holly go in first holding the door open for the keeper.
"Oh Christ! What is it with these one bed rooms!" Holly fretted as she laid her eyes on the double bed as soon as she stepped in. She knew she wouldn't be able to control herself much longer.
"I'm sorry.." Gail murmured behind her. She didn't want Holly to be upset. "Maybe if I.."
"No." Holly swallowed. "No. I'm sorry. It's just that.." Holly trailed off. What could she say? It's just that she was gonna jump on Gail, rip her clothes off and make the blond scream her name, if they had to sleep in the same bed! Holly had been in a state of horniness for almost the whole trip and she wanted to take it slow with Gail! Take her time touching her. But obviously that would be.. monumentally difficult, Holly groaned inwardly.
"Just what?" Gail asked, but Holly shrugged sighing. "I'm sorry you're uncomfortable."
"Don't be." Holly met Gail's eyes.
"But you are. Aren't you?" Gail sighed lowering her gaze to the floor. "Because you want to stay away from me."
"Gail.. That's really not it." Holly snorted a little despite herself. That really wasn't it, she almost rolled her eyes.
"Yeah. I'm sorry I was.." Gail started quietly with her eyes glued to the carpet.
"For god's sake.. Stop apologizing." Holly groaned running her fingers through her hair anxiously. "I want to be close to you Gail. I.. I like you. And it's hard to try.. stay away. From you." She confessed in a whoosh making Gail's eyes dart to hers.
"Really?" Gail asked her voice cracking.
"Really." Holly stepped closer and ran her palm over Gail's arm.
"I like you too." Gail breathed, before pulling Holly into a tight hug.
"Go out with me?" They asked at the same time, before chuckling softly.
"Smooth." Holly snickered.
"Will you?" Gail pulled away a little to lock eyes with Holly. "Go out with me tomorrow?"
"Sightseeing maybe?" Holly suggested.
"Yes. I'd like that." Gail agreed readily.
"I'd love to." Holly smiled softly.
"Great." Gail breathed a sigh of relief. "It's a date."
"Yeah. A date." Holly whispered as her eyes dropped to Gail's lips. "Um.." She started, but paused.
"A goodnight's kiss?" Gail prodded whispering huskily.
"Yes." Holly husked and captured Gail's lips into a sweet kiss.
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After both had showered and brushed their teeth Holly and Gail had settled into bed. They'd been lying side by side for probably twenty minutes already and it was starting to get really weird and awkward. Holly cracked first and exhaled, before rolling onto her side facing Gail.
"Gail?"
"Yeah?"
"Can I.. um.." Holly stammered. "What's your view on cuddling? I mean I.."
"Come here Holls." Gail cut in grabbing Holly's hand and tugged the woman closer.
Holly melted against Gail's warm frame and hummed in content. She lifted her head a little and saw the contours of Gail's face in the semi-dark room. Holly leaned in brushing her lips over Gail's. The blond caught Holly's lips in a firm liplock making the brunette moan in budding excitement. Gail pushed her tongue against Holly's feeling her head spin from building arousal. Her hands started rubbing over Holly's side and then back, before venturing lower.
"Um.. I think we.." Holly croaked huskily, when a hand dropped to palm her ass over her panties.
"Right.." Gail said out of breath pulling her hands away.
"Gail.." Holly almost whined. She hadn't meant to make Gail stop, but it was all just moving so fast. She didn't want to have just sex. She wanted to make love to Gail and that.. was a scary thought.
"I get it Holly. It's okay. You're not ready." Gail said softly. "I'm sorry. I.. I rushed.. And I want you to.. know that.. I'm sorry.. I won't hurt you again. I promise." She wound her arms around the other woman holding her tightly.
"I know." Holly answered and suddenly realized that.. she did know. She trusted Gail not to hurt her again.
"Is this okay?" Gail asked hesitantly after a moment. "Being close to you. Holding you like this I mean."
"Yeah. It's more than okay." Holly exhaled smiling through her still thrumming desire. "Goodnight Gail." She whispered burrowing her face in the crook of Gail's neck thinking how long she could keep from touching the blond. Not long, she guessed shivering.
"Goodnight Holly." Gail answered and pecked Holly on the top of her head.
Gail had almost slumbered off, when she felt soft lips ghosting along her neck. Fingers trailing on top of her thigh.
"Gail?" Holly murmured.
"Yeah?" Gail croaked opening her eyes and saw Holly hovering over her.
"Make love to me?" Holly whispered as her mouth gently captured Gail's and her hand slipped under the blond's top trailing softly over the blond's ribs leaving goosebumps in its trail.
"Uh.." Gail's breath hitched and eyes fluttered shut, when Holly's fingers ghosted under her breast.
"Gail?" Holly stopped her movements.
"Uh? What?" Gail whined opening her eyes again, when Holly didn't move her hand to her breast. "Holly.. Yes.. Please.. Please touch me." She arched her chest against Holly's touch, before clamping her hand over Holly's with a deep groan. Gail pulled Holly's hand off from under her tank top.
"I.. I.." Holly started to stutter and pull away. "I'm sorry."
"Don't. Let me.." Gail murmured against Holly's mouth silencing the brunette, while pulling her closer. "Touch you. I need to touch you Holly."
"Hmm.." Holly hummed latching her lips again to Gail's.
They kissed languidly for a long while, until Gail pushed Holly flat on her back. The blond settled on her side leaning on her bent arm and slowly snaked her other hand under Holly's top. She traced the contours of the keeper's ribs with her fingers travelling lazily upwards.
Holly's eyes fluttered shut and her breath hitched as Gail's hand found her breast and began to massage the mound firmly. Holly's back arched, but all of a sudden Gail's warm hand was gone. Holly forced her eyes open to find Gail looking at her softly.
"Let's take this off okay?" Gail said huskily while tugging the hem of Holly's shirt up.
"Yeah." Holly croaked sitting up a bit and sliding the shirt off with Gail's help, until settling back down on the bed. "Um.." She hummed looking at Gail, whose eyes were roaming all over the exposed flesh.
"You're so.." Gail trailed her fingers over Holly's stomach making the skin twitch involuntarily. "..so beautiful Holly."
"You.." Holly trailed off as Gail's hand once again found her breast rolling the straining peak under her palm. Her whole body was tingling in anticipation.
Gail was in awe. She was sure she was dreaming. She had her hands on Holly. Gail couldn't believe it all was true. She let out a small whimper, before lowering her lips on Holly's other nipple and lavishing it thoroughly with her tongue. She had her lips on Holly. Gail felt Holly's fingers thread in her short cropped blond hair, which just spurred her on. she loved the little appreciative noises Holly was making. Gail desperately wanted to make Holly feel good.
Gail pulled her mouth from the nipple with a small pop and moved in to kiss Holly heatedly. The brunette responded eagerly and Gail boldly slipped her thigh between Holly's legs. Holly moaned in Gail's open mouth and soon started rocking softly against Gail's thigh making the blond press more firmly against her center.
Holly's hands released their grip on Gail's hair and dropped down the knead on the blond's tight ass. She pulled the woman closer and ground harder on the thigh between her own. She could feel the heat pooling in her core.
"Oh gods.." Holly exhaled shakily keeping her lips moving together with Gail's.
"You feel so good." Gail admitted and to prove her point her hand wandered all over Holly's heated skin. She pulled her lips away from Holly's and peppered soft kisses on the keeper's neck and torso. Her fingers gently tugged on the elastic on Holly's panties making the skin there jump impatiently. Gail pulled her thigh back a little stopping Holly from rocking firmly against it.
"Gail?" Holly groaned as her dark eyes fluttered open. She was way beyond the point of stopping this. She didn't want Gail to stop. The blond's touches felt so good.
"Hmmm?" Gail murmured distractedly as she slowly slipped her hand under Holly's panties sliding her finger through the wet folds.
"Oh.." Holly bit her lip, when Gail's finger flicked over her bundle of nerves.
Holly wrapped her leg loosely around Gail's that was still nestled between her thighs. The blond was moving her fingers slowly along Holly's slit and flicking over her clit repeatedly. Holly clamped her hand on Gail's forearm and rolled her hips trying to get more friction.
Gail kept sliding her fingers at a leisure pace enjoying the feel of Holly's wetness coating her digits. "You're so wet." She husked.
"Uh huh." Holly's breath burst out. "Gail.." She moaned in a slightly scolding tone and impatiently jerked her hips.
"Holly." Gail said lovingly, before bringing her lips to Holly's. She kissed the keeper deeply thrusting her tongue inside.
"Holly." Gail repeated whispering against Holly's mouth, while she gently dipped a finger inside Holly. Gail kept moving her hand confined under Holly's panties not willing to stop to remove the garment now.
"Feels.. good." Holly praised pawing Gail's back with her hands.
"You do." Gail answered nipping and kissing along Holly's neck as she pushed another finger inside the brunette and started to move her digits more firmly. She could feel Holly start to spasm around her fingers.
"Don't… stop. Gail.. Please.."
"I'm not stopping." Gail promised murmuring as she increased her pace and put more force behind her thrusts hitting Holly's clit with the heel of her palm.
"It's okay.." Gail husked, when Holly's breath hitched and her soft moans got louder. "I got you."
"Gail.. I'm.. co..ming.." Holly got out with a strangled cry as she clenched around Gail's fingers rocking her hips erratically as she came.
Gail watched Holly come down from her high. The sweaty flushed brunette was such a beautiful sight. Gail chest burst with butterflies thinking she could make Holly feel this good. She wanted to make her feel good again. And again. Gail knew she had never been this selfless as a lover, but with Holly it was different. Gail wanted nothing more than to touch Holly all over and make her.. happy. Gail ran her palm over Holly's abdomen. I think I.. I might be in love with her, Gail smiled against Holly's neck.
"That was.." Holly breathed unevenly as her body still hummed and twitched after her peak.
"Awesome?" Gail helped grinning happily pecking kisses on Holly's shoulder.
"Yeah.." Holly nodded out of breath. "I think I died for a moment there.. I need a sec.." She panted.
"A sec is all you'll have." Gail teased, before lowering her mouth on Holly's breast while her hand slowly made its way back between the brunette's legs.
"But you.." Holly tried, when Gail grabbed a hold of her panties pulling them down and off Holly's legs.
"You first." Gail locked her gaze on Holly's hooded eyes. "Multiple times." She husked slipping her fingers inside Holly once more.
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Gail was pressed tightly against Holly their limbs tangled up together. This time she wasn't gonna let Holly get away. She was going to cuddle the other woman all night long. Some heavy duty cuddling was going to happen tonight. Gail's wasn't going to let it be any other way.
"I don't know if I have to energy to play tomorrow.." Gail moaned with a grin pulling the blanket over them. "You wore me out Holls."
"Think of it as a warm-up." Holly smirked kissing Gail on the cheek. "Gaily."
"Right. Just what the coach ordered." Gail chuckled. "And Gaily? No way." She playfully narrowed her eyes at Holly.
"I was just trying it on. You have a nickname for me." Holly pecked Gail on the nose.
"Whatever. Gaily is not approved." Gail smirked snickering, before turning more serious. "So.. Um.. We probably shouldn't tell people about this?"
"This?" Holly met Gail's hesitant eyes.
"Us. Together like this tonight.. Us?" Gail sighed hoping Holly would understand. She just wanted to stay in their little bubble for a while longer.
"Yeah.. Of course not." Holly gave a dark chuckle shaking her head at her own stupidity and pushed herself up. "Just a one night thing again right?" She shrugged angrily and stormed to the bathroom locking the door behind her.
"Holly?" Gail called out after her confused and sat up in alarm. "What the hell did I say now? Holly?"
"Leave me alone." Holly said quietly from the bathroom.
"Holls.. I didn't mean it like that. I promise!" Gail scampered out of the bed and went to jiggle the door handle of the bathroom. "Come on. Let me in."
"No. I'm gonna take shower." Holly groaned tiredly.
"Holly! I'm sorry. I really didn't mean it like that. Let me in!" Gail pounded on the door. "I just want to keep you to myself for a while alright? If it gets out that we're together.. Dating and stuff.. My mother's gonna find out and that will be horrible.. interrogations and family dinners.. Holly?"
"Go away!" Holly spat from the other side.
"I'm not going anywhere. Do hear me?" Gail said sternly banging her palm against the wood. "Holly? Come on let me in! You promised me a date tomorrow! Holly?" She heard no other answer than the sound of the shower running. "Shit!" She hissed.
"Holls, our team motto is 'Refuse to Lose'! I'm not gonna let you push me away so easily! I'm coming in. I know how to pick this lock!" Gail threatened shouting as she jiggled the handle once more. "I'm coming in Holly!"
"Be my guest." Holly snarled darkly with tears stinging in her eyes, before leaning against the cold tile wall and let the tears fall.
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