It was brought to my attention and rightfully so that the last part of Erinn and Sophie's encounter crosses the line of consent and has a possible trigger of rape. Just a heads up.

On a personal note...Just as I was thinking I was writing a decent story and managing to tie up loose ends and bring S & S together in a coherent manner, guess who resurfaces? The great abbyja! I've missed her writing and style and she's deffo one of the writers I've always admired and looked forward to reading. Good on ya lady, hope all is well. Not to mention how she was updating like everyday for a bit there. Dang!

Sophie walked to Street Cars to secure a ride for her and Erinn to go into town. She had that embarrassed smile on her face you get when you have just had an argument with someone and you think of all the things you should have said instead of what you managed to blurt out. She even managed a frustrated "Arrrgh!" scaring little Liam and Maria as she was leaving Audrey's.

"Watch it Sophie, you almost scared Liam half to death!" said Maria bending down to hug her son.

"Sorry Maria, just having one of those days yanno? Anyway sorry Liam, can you give us a smile?" asked Sophie. She smiled at him and he smiled in return. "Atta boy. See ya later Maria."

"See I'm not so bad? I'm not a bad person. Not as bad as I feel…" Sophie thought going around the corner to Street Cars. For as much as she probably shouldn't be going to this gig, she didn't dread it like she should. She actually liked these people and wasn't going to have this weird situation with Erinn stop her from seeing them. Sian seemed a bit agitated anyway, so best to let her calm down a bit, and probably best to take some time for Sophie to see what exactly what her next move was.

The taxi stopped in front of Erinn's house and as she was already waiting outside smoking a cig, she hopped in.

"Hi. You look lovely," said the blushing redhead.

"Hey… so do you," said Sophie. Erinn leaned in for a kiss that Sophie was not expecting. She was turning her head to make small talk and when she did she awkwardly had Erinn's lips land on the side of her mouth. "Oh oops!" said Sophie embarrassed at how weird it was between them.

Erinn was giggling though. "Haha it's okay Soph, it was just a peck on the cheek. Don't get all shy now." Erinn playfully hit Sophie's arm. Erinn had decided that she was going to let Sophie's actions dictate the night but also not let her off the hook that easily. She always had a pull on Soph and she was going to use it if necessary, and if she had to ply Soph with drinks then she would.

Sophie on her end just wanted a nice night of music and old friends, maybe a few drinks. She also wanted to set a precedence of how it was going to be now. Friendly.

She smiled at Erinn, "Yeah sure, okay."

The night went on smoothly, no weird advances or strange looks, just Erinn ordering a lot of alcohol. Sophie was in a good mood, her mind drifting off to Sian and their last conversation during the songs her friends played. There were other bands playing that night and her friends were next to last, so she got to talk to them before and after their set. Sophie was big into music and talking to them about the technical side of playing live was fascinating to her. It was then when Erinn started watching Soph. Sophie wasn't looking back like she normally would, when she'd normally be watching the redhead's every move, instead she was way more interested in talking to Mike the bassist of the band. Erinn ordered shots for everyone and she could tell Sophie was getting tipsy and more tipsy. "Feels like old times," Erinn thought to herself. Trying to lure Sophie in with her looks and lots of drinks was her strong suit. Sophie looked at Erinn curiously as she ordered drink after drink. Erinn winked. Sophie smiled and held the shot up to her before she downed it. "This is going to be a piece of cake," thought Erinn as she cheersed her back and downed the drink.

Sian worked her shift like normal at the Rover's. No incident to think of, if anything people were being generous that cold autumn evening. It was always inviting in the Rover's especially on nights like these.

Sian welcomed the distraction from the last conversation she had with Sophie. She was still going out with Erinn even after Sian made it be known yet again how much she liked the brunette. Sian had never been with a girl and if this is the shit that it entails, she quits before she even starts. She shook her head as she filled a pint for Katy.

"Alright Katy? Since when do you drink beer aye?" asked Sian making conversation.

"I don't. It's for Ryan. He should be here any minute. I'll have a white wine please," Katy replied with a smile.

"Oh really? I thought you and Ches…"

"Oh yeah we still see each other but, I like to keep my options open," said Katy with a wink.

Sian couldn't help but smile while she thought it over and poured Katy a large glass of wine. "Well I hope you know what you're doing. They about tore each other apart last time they were here together."

"Boys will be boys right?" Katy asked not really expecting an answer and went to sit down.

"Oh but you owe me for that…" said Sian confused.

"Don't worry, Ry will get it when he gets here," Katy said as she took a sip of her drink. Sian didn't know why but felt annoyed. Why do girls like that get people fawning all over them? When nice girls, like Sian sit there and pine over people? It wasn't fair. She was trying to keep it together all night after seeing Sophie and now something that wasn't even to do with her got her all riled up.

"Steve is it alright if I take a smoke break like?"

Steve looked confused, well more than normal, and asked, "Since when do you smoke? And can I have one?"

"I don't, I just need a breather. Is it alright?" asked Sian rolling her eyes a bit.

"Oh yeah sure, go on," said an embarrassed Steve looking around if anyone had heard him ask for a ciggy.

Sian stood outside under the cloudy night sky and grabbed her phone. She felt super agitated all of a sudden about the situation with Sophie and Erinn and herself. She shot off a text.

To Sophie Webster:

"We have to talk. Call me when you can."

Sian would answer the phone in the middle of the late rush if she had to. She had a few things to say to Sophie Webster. She wished she did smoke at that moment.

Sian took another moment to compose herself and walked back into the Rover's as the post-dinner rush was beginning and before Steve came clamoring out to get her.

Sophie by now was pretty sloshed and was dancing around by herself, much to her friends' delight. Erinn laughed and pointed as Sophie got up close to another group of revelers and created a dance circle with them. The whole place was loud and laughing and Sophie had pretty much started it off.

She told Erinn she'd be right back as she had to use the ladies room. Erinn feigned like she couldn't hear her so Sophie got close to Erinn's ear and said it again. Erinn licked Sophie's face and Sophie pulled away laughing.

"OI!"

Erinn wasn't exactly the picture of sobriety either, but she wanted to make sure Sophie knew what the mood was.

While Sophie was in the restroom, singing and talking to whomever was in there, out at the table where Erinn and company were sitting, they all heard a buzz buzz of a phone. They all looked at their phones and then looked at each other since it was none of theirs'. The buzz buzz sounded again and Erinn picked up Sophie's phone from the booth and looked at it. On the screen was a message from Sian. Erinn felt her whole head get hot. "Sorry blondie, she's with me for the evening,'" Erinn thought as she erased the notification. She thought better of it and erased the whole message. What she wanted to do was delete the whole thread and all of her contact information, but even for Erinn that was going too far. She started to scroll through their past conversations, but quickly exited out of everything as she heard a boisterous laughter come from the bar and heard Sophie's unmistakable laugh.

Erinn walked up to the bar to see what was going on.

"Hey Soph, what are you doing?"

"I want another shot and offered to buy the bartender one too. He's hot! Just look at him!" said Sophie pointing directly at the bartender.

"Ha Soph, you sure you want another one, you've had a lot. Let's get us some water."

"Water and a shot. Water and a shot," chanted Sophie lightly tapping the bar in rhythm.

Erinn couldn't help but giggle and gave in, "Oh go on, buy him one too."

Sophie high fived Erinn and called the bartender over. Erinn smiled at how the night had transpired. She stood behind Sophie half leaning on her and half on the bar. She liked being this close to Sophie. She liked being a sub but also knew the game. In D/s relationships, it's the sub that is actually in charge by how they decide to act. If they decided to "brat" that day then the whole day would be punishments and threats and then making up. The Domme's day is set by the sub's attitude. Of course Sophie didn't know any of this and didn't know that in a way Erinn was setting her up by controlling the situation. She just simply wanted a water and a shot.

It was about time to leave the bar as everyone was slowing down and getting sloppy. The two bandmates that were a new couple were making out with force at the booth and it was Erinn that called it a night. Sophie was beyond done and chugging water at this point.

"Come on Sophie, let's get home now," said Erinn gathering up coats and purses.

"I want food."

"Okay I can get us some food at home, let's go. Get up!" said a smiling Erinn.

"We don't live together, we have two different homes," said Sophie trying to drink the last drop of water from her glass.

"I know, at my home then. Come on Soph," said Erinn reaching for Sophie.

"But what about Sian, she's so mad at me right now. I don't want her to be mad," said Sophie being lifted up by Mike who had been watching the exchange with Erinn.

"She isn't mad, and if she is, then forget her," said Erinn trying to get more info about the situation from a drunken Soph.

"I won't forget her. I CAN'T forget her. She's so beautiful. And nice. She's reaaaaal nice Erinn. She. Is. Nice."

"Haha okay let's get you in a cab love," said Erinn flagging one down. She felt a pang of jealousy as Sophie kept talking about the blonde. She opened the door and gently nudged Sophie in.

"Where's my phone? I want to talk to Sian. I left my phone! Wait…"

"Sophie I have all of your stuff, calm down please," replied Erinn, patting Sophie on the arm. She instructed the driver where to go and showed Sophie her phone. She had hoped that Sian hadn't texted again and much to her relief Sian hadn't.

Sophie took her phone from the redhead's hand and looked at it. She was too far gone to actually read anything on the display but saw there was no new texts, so she put it back in her purse and sighed. Erinn rested her head on Sophie's shoulder and Sophie was so deep in her thoughts of Sian she rested her head on Erinn's.

Sophie was nudged awake by Erinn as they pulled up to her apartment. She paid the driver and pulled Sophie out. As she unlocked her front door, Sophie rushed right past her and ran to the couch to lie down and pass out. Erinn wasn't about to let this opportunity go by. She put all of her stuff down and locked the door. She walked to Sophie on the couch and pushed her on her back and climbed on so Erinn was straddling our Soph.

"Ugh I'm so drunk… and hungry," said Sophie trying to fight the slight spins she had. Erinn was taking off some of her outer clothing and was trying to help Sophie take off hers.

"I can make you a sandwich if you want.. or you can eat…." Before Erinn could finish her sentence she bent down and kissed Sophie.

Sophie was slow to respond but kissed back. "Erinn...wait.."

"What Soph?" she asked as she started kissing Sophie's neck and near her ear.

"I can't.. What about.. " Sophie's words drifted off as Erinn was doing what she knew turned Sophie on.

She lightly licked Soph's earlobe and whispered, "Tell me you don't want this. That you don't want me."

"Erinn, it's different now…oohh" said Sophie as Erinn cupped the brunette's breast and ran a thumb over her sensitive nipple. "Wait Erinn, I can't."

Erinn stopped. "You can't? Are you.. you know.. time of the month?"

"Well, no.."

"Are you with someone else?"

"Uh.. no, but…"

Erinn bent down again to kiss Sophie's chest and kiss up her neck up to her jaw and then before she kissed her lips, she looked at the brunette. Sophie's eyes were closed and she had slid her hands up Erinn's sides to her back and then to the back of Erinn's head.

"But nothing…" said Erinn as she hungrily kissed Sophie, to which Sophie kissed back just as passionately. Clothes were hurriedly taken off, positions switched and marks left on each other's bodies. Sophie didn't think of Sian how she left her, angry and arguing and instead thought of her naked and moaning. The fact that it wasn't actually Sian didn't bother her, she could keep up that facade in her drunken state and the dim lighting.

Erinn pretended not to notice how Sophie was not looking at her in the eye during the fumble on the couch, and didn't react when as Sophie was climaxing, she started to say the name "Sian", but then just as quickly stopped. Erinn could live with all this, she had good practice with her ex, she just didn't want to be left alone again. She couldn't do it on her own.

Both girls clung to each other in an effort to get their breathing back to normal and it wasn't long before Sophie was lightly snoring beside the redhead. She lifted her head to look at a sleeping Sophie Webster and gave her a gentle kiss on the cheek. Erinn would make this happen, even if she had force it. She put Sophie's arm around her shoulder and drifted off to sleep.

Sian had checked her phone about 300 times during her shift and after. She almost called Soph to yell at her, but she knew if Sophie wasn't calling then there must be a reason. Whatever that reason was, disinterest, dead battery, or the satellite that was in charge of sending and receiving texts went down, she had to take it for what it was. Nothing.

She slowly walked home in the cold crisp air, a trail of steam leaving her lips as she breathed out. Sophie seemed like she had wanted to talk. "Why can't we ever be on the same page?" she wondered as she looked at her phone one last time. Her heart literally ached. Like there was an anchor tied to it and it was sinking fast. She wasn't sure why someone she only really got close to over the course of a week had this much effect on her, nor was she sure why this mattered so much to her lately.

Maybe it was Darren bringing back emotions of what not to do or what not to have in a relationship, and having peace of mind to pick and choose. Sian was choosing Sophie. She knew no one was perfect and if anything she knew about exes and their hold over people, and especially their first loves and all that. She was giving Soph the benefit of the doubt, but it was truly making her sad and borderline depressed thinking that someone else was with Sophie. Sian didn't have Soph enough to call her "hers" yet but in a way she considered Sophie hers. Silly. She felt like she was in school again, crushing on the hot, smart alec of the class.

This was almost proving more trouble than it was worth, but to be honest she didn't know what it was worth. Was Sophie worth it? Sian stopped dead in her tracks. Of course she was. If she knew where Erinn lived, she would march on over there. Maybe she could look her up somehow... Sian got to thinking...She was going to sort this out with Sophie if it killed her, and the way it was going, it just might.