Author's Note: I tried to use sloth both in terms of it's original meaning as sadness and despair, and in it's more modern meaning of laziness.
"We should end this, Abbey" CJ whispered sadly as she lay curled around the lady in question, her arm lying lazily over her side "for both our sakes."
"I know" Abbey murmured, squeezing CJ's hand gently. "The question is: can we? Or has it been too long?"
"I'm not sure" CJ replied honestly, burying her face in Abbey's long hair. "It hasn't worked when we've tried before."
Abbey rolled over to face her. "We're a pair, you and I" she ran her finger down CJ's cheek. "We keep each other sane." She snuggled under CJ's chin. "I don't think I can give you up, Claudia." She whispered.
"I know I can't give you up" CJ kissed her hair gently. "I just know I should."
"You aren't doing anything wrong. I'm the one committing adultery here." Abbey pointed out.
"That doesn't change the fact that we could bring down the administration." CJ argued. "We've been immeasurably lucky, Ab. We've gotten away with this for two whole years."
"If someone finds out, will it make a difference if it's over or not?" Abbey questioned calmly.
"Yes." CJ answered. "It will make a difference to the press." She hesitated for a moment "I'm pretty sure it would make a difference to your husband as well" she rubbed Abbey's hand gently "if you ended it of your own accord rather than being caught out."
"Please don't bring my marriage into this, Claud." Abbey's voice was strained. 'If you can call it a marriage." She added under her breath.
CJ sighed. She knew how difficult Abbey's marriage to the President had become. She was never happy after spending time with her husband anymore. She kissed Abbey gently. "All right."
"Can we spend the day in bed?" Abbey questioned. "Order room service? Watch movies?"
"Mmm. That sounds wonderful." CJ stretched and climbed from the bed. "I am going to make coffee though." She loved feeling Abbey watch her as she moved about the hotel room, naked, to make the coffee. When she'd finished she turned and made her way back to the bed, her eyes tied to Abbey's. "Yes, Abigail?" she paused next to the bed, her eyebrow raised.
Abbey licked her lips and grinned. "Just enjoying the view." She ran her eyes down CJ's body.
"Are you now?" CJ lay down on top of the covers and shivered as Abby started running her fingers lightly down her bare back.
"Ohhh, yes." Abbey pulled CJ on top of her with the blanket between them and wrapped her arms around the younger woman, kissing her soundly. "I always enjoy the view."
CJ wriggled under the blankets beside her. "Well, so do I." she murmured seductively. It was half an hour before either of them bothered to point out that the coffee was finished.
They passed the day lazily in bed, watching a couple of movies and spending the rest of the time talking.
"Want to go to the hotel restaurant for dinner?"
"Yeah" CJ agreed. "We'll have to get dressed though." She sighed. "I don't think I'd be welcome in my present state."
Abbey laughed and climbed off the bed. "Join me in the shower." She invited "It's gigantic."
CJ grinned at her. "I'll race you." They ran giggling into the bathroom like two schoolgirls and enjoyed a lovely half hour massaging each other with interesting body condiments.
An hour or so later they made their way down to the hotel restaurant. As they were led to their table, CJ noticed people looking at them and whispering. She leaned towards Abbey "Ab, people are recognising us." She murmured "Maybe this isn't the best idea."
"Its fine, CJ." Abbey replied. "Calm down." They sat down at the table and ordered a bottle of wine. CJ was nervous. Abbey put a hand on her thigh to try and calm her. She smiled at CJ.
"Come on, Claud." She urged. "If anyone asks, we can just say they've made a mistake. Relax, okay?"
CJ nodded slowly. She wasn't sure that tactic would work, but in the end, if they were screwed they were screwed. She smiled at Abbey. "All right."
The waiter arrived and poured the wine. "Ready to order?" he questioned. The two women shook their heads.
"We'll need a minute." Abbey smiled. He walked away.
It ended up being quite an enjoyable evening. A few good bottles of wine, a nice meal, and then more rest and relaxation back up in the hotel room.
CJ breathed more freely when nothing about the incident appeared anywhere. They had escaped again.