Addena sat on the edge of the bed, emotion shining in her eyes as she stared down at Breena. It was like night and day, watching her as she slept peacefully compared to worrying over her when she was unconscious. She knew she would have a lot of opportunity to do both in the future because it wasn't in Bree's nature to stay out of trouble. Even with everything she'd been through recently that wouldn't change.

"Are you watching me sleep?"

She smiled. "What are you going to do about it if I am?"

"Tell you it's creepy." Breena grinned as she stretched and opened her eyes. "Morning."

"Good morning." Addena leaned down to give her a kiss.

"How long have you been up?"

"Not long."

Breena yawned. "I thought it was a bed day."

"It is."

"Then what are you doing out of bed?"

Addena frowned. "I'm not."

"Yes you are."

"Are you in bed?"

Breena gestured at her prone body. "What do you think?"

"Well I'm sitting right next to you."

"But you're not laying down like me."

"And that's what constitutes being in bed?"

Breena nodded.

"Then I guess I'm not."

"Well we better fix that." Breena moved lightning quick, pulling her down on top of her.

"Bree." Addena chastised her.

"What?" She voice dripped with innocence.

"That's a good way to hurt yourself. What if I landed on your leg?"

"Spoken like a true doctor." Breena chuckled at the look her girlfriend gave her. "Relax, Addy. I'm feeling a lot better."

Addena started to protest but could tell from the sparkle in those emerald eyes that Bree was telling her the truth. "That doesn't mean you have to tempt fate," she couldn't let her completely get away with what she'd done.

"Ah, come on." Breena pretended to pout.

"That won't work with me."

"Sure it will. I'm too cute to resist."

Addena couldn't stop herself from chuckling.

"See. I told you I was cute."

"You're a brat."

Breena grinned again. "It's nice to see you so relaxed."

"It's nice to see you conscious."

"Touche." Breena stared into blue eyes for a moment before bringing their lips together.

Addena liked it so much she barely waited until they came up for air to initiate an even longer kiss. Then it was Breena's turn to start another one that involved a lot of tongue action. It wasn't until the witch tried to snake her hand under the doctor's nightgown that Addena pulled back.

"Not yet."

"But..."

"You've been laying in this bed for nearly a week now, Bree. No offense, but you need a bath."

Breena brightened at the idea. "A bath? Let's go!"

"Not so fast." Addena held her down. "You can't get in the tub with that leg."

"So you're telling me I stink but I can't get in the tub?" Breena sighed when she nodded. "What am I supposed to do?"

"Let me give you a sponge bath."

"Let you give me a sponge bath." Breena scoffed. "Like that would... Wait a minute." She raised an eyebrow. "Did you just say you're going to give me a sponge bath?"

Addena grinned as she nodded again.

"Well in that case, bath away." Breena returned her grin.

"That would involve me getting off the bed."

"I think we can overlook that as a technicality. I won't tell your mom if you don't."

Addena waited a moment before saying, "I can't get up as long as you're holding me."

"Oh, sorry." Breena gave her a sheepish look as she let go.

"You're more adorable than cute." Addena pecked her on the lips.

Breena was all smiles as the doctor climbed off the bed and disappeared into the bathroom. She still couldn't believe how in love she was. Her mother had always told her it would sneak up on her when she least expected it but she never thought it would hit her like a ton of bricks. And with someone like Addy none the less. What the gorgeous blonde saw in a gawky thing like her was beyond her comprehension.

"What are you thinking about?"

She nearly jumped out of her skin when she heard Addy's voice.

"Sorry." Addena put two basins of water down on the bedside table. "I didn't mean to scare you."

"It's all right."

"You were a million miles away."

Breena shrugged. "Just thinking about how much I love you."

"Oh." Addena blushed at her admission. "Let's get you out of that nightshirt."

"I like it when you talk dirty to me." Breena smirked as she started to scoot off the bed.

"Where do you think you're going?"

"You said we need to take off my clothes."

"I can handle that without you getting up." Addena pushed the hem of the shirt up to the witch's hips, relieved to see there wasn't any sign of seepage on the bandage covering her wound. "Pick up your hips for me."

"Dirty, dirty, dirty." Breena grinned as she complied.

"Would you stop?" Addena shook her head. "OK, now lift your arms."

"I could still stand up you know."

"Why? We're almost done. Now lift your arms." Addena made it sound like she was talking to a two year old.

"I just thought it might be easier." Breena did as she was told again.

Addena carefully pulled the nightshirt free, not at all surprised to find the bruises that had littered the witch's body before were gone thanks to her newly returned healing powers. She tried to convince herself she continued to stare just to make sure there weren't any injuries she was missing but her hands were itching to touch that smooth skin as a lover instead of a doctor.

"Addy?"

"Huh?"

"Who are we trying to fool here?" Breena pulled her down, crushing their lips together.

That was all the motivation Addena needed to take control. She deepened the kiss as she stretched out half on top of and half beside Bree, wrapping her left arm around the witch's waist as her right hand grasped a pert breast.

Breena groaned at the contact, wanting to return the action but finding a nightgown in the way. She somehow managed to pull back long enough to say, "Addy..." before the doctor captured her lips again. She got sidetracked for a minute before she finally managed to push away again. "Addy!"

"What's wrong?" Addena looked down at her, concern stamped on her brow. "Am I hurting you?"

"No, you're wearing too much."

"What?"

"You're wearing too much." Breena repeated herself as she started to pull the doctor's nightgown up.

Addena looked down at herself. "I guess I am, aren't I?" She helped her girlfriend pull the material over her head. "Better?"

"Much. Now where were we?"

"Right about here." Addena grinned as she moved in to kiss her again.

They both gasped as a jolt passed between them when bare skin met bare skin.

"What the hell was that?" Breena breathlessly asked.

"I have no idea." Addena answered just as breathlessly. "But I liked it."

"Me too." Breena chuckled as she wrapped her arms around Addena and pulled her close.

They took turns initiating kisses and trading tender caresses, savoring the feel of finally being together for what seemed like an eternity before Addena took it to the next step by running one of her hands up Breena's left thigh, seeking entrance.

Breena grabbed her hand. "Addy, wait."

"Am I moving too fast?"

"No."

"Good." Addena tried to kiss her but Bree moved her head.

"I've... I..."

"You what?" She moved to her neck instead, needing to kiss her in some capacity.

Breena swallowed hard. "I've never done this before."

Addena almost smiled at the admission. "You mean with a girl?"

"I mean at all."

"Oh." She continued to kiss her for a moment before realization hit her. "Oh."

Breena sighed. "I shouldn't have told you." She closed her eyes in frustration. "I ruined everything."

"No you didn't." Addena was quick to reassure her.

"Then why did you stop?"

"Because I was understandably shocked. I mean, from everything we've done before I just assumed you'd..." She scrunched her brow. "You know."

"But I haven't. And it freaks you out."

"No it doesn't."

Breena still looked unsure. "Swear?"

"I swear." A thought suddenly occurred to her. "Does it bother you that I have?"

"No."

"Because it was only one person." She blurted out. "I had a girlfriend in college and she's the only one I ever..."

"It doesn't matter." Breena put her finger over the lips she longed to possess again.

"But..."

"I don't care who you were with before because I know you'll only be with me from now on."

The corner of Addena's mouth turned up. "Oh really?"

"You're mine and I have no intention of sharing you." Breena's tone was matter of fact. "Ever."

Addena packed all the adoration she was feeling at the moment into her lips as she touched them to Bree's. The witch responded in kind and they were soon back to what they were doing before. Their petting didn't have a chance to get too heavy before Breena guided Addy's hand to her thigh.

Addena looked down at her. "Are you sure?"

"Absolutely."

"I love you."

"Show me."

She was more than happy to comply, giving the witch another drawn out kiss as she entered her. She set a slow pace, wanting Bree's first time to be everything her own had been. Loving and gentle and meaningful. She wanted it to be perfect.

"Addy?" Breena's brow furrowed as she started to climax.

"It's all right baby. Just ride it out." She cooed as she started moving her fingers faster, not stopping until the witch groaned in pleasure. "That's it." She pushed a little harder, wanting to draw out her reaction.

Breena couldn't breathe as ecstacy shot through her body. She didn't relax again until Addena started to bring her down. By the time she was done she was panting and sweaty.

Addena laid on her side, letting the witch curl against her as she recovered. "Are you all right?"

"I'm more than all right I'm... I'm..." Breena shook her head. "I can't even find the word to describe how I'm feeling right now."

"I'm just glad you enjoyed it."

"It went so far beyond that it's not even funny." Breena laid her head on the doctor's shoulder. "I'm glad my first time was with you."

"I wish mine had been with you too."

"But then neither one of us would have known what we were doing."

Addena grinned. "I'm sure we would have muddled our way through somehow."

"You're probably right." Breena lifted her head to look at her. "Do you know what I think?"

"What?"

"We should see what I learned."

"Bree, you don't have to..."

"You just gave me something incredibly amazing, Addy. I want to make you feel the way I do right now." Breena grinned. "Besides, I want to give it a whirl."

Addena returned her grin. "If you think you're ready."

"We're about to find out." Breena rolled her onto her back. "And don't worry, I've always been a quick study."

"I'm sure you..."

Breena cut her off by bringing their mouths together for a steamy lip lock before moving her lips just below the doctor's ear, placing feather light kisses down her neck as she used her hand to cup a firm, full breast, kneading it gently.

She moved to a creamy shoulder, kissing along her collar bone until she reached the breast she was holding, replacing her hand with her lips, thrilled when Addena squirmed at the sensation. So she took her time before switching to the other breast, giving it the same attention.

For her part Addena was swimming in a mix of the desire that had built up while she was in control and a whole new level she was reaching as Bree had her way with her. The combination was driving her to an edge she had never imagined existed.

As if on cue Breena moved her hand between Addena's legs, finding her sweet spot almost immediately. She barely had a chance to start using her fingers before Addena's back arched.

"Bree!"

"I've got you." Bree tried to imitate what the doctor had done to her, hoping she was getting it right.

"Bree!" Addena called out again as her body quivered in waves of pleasure. "Oh Bree!!"

Breena resisted the urge to give herself a proverbial pat on the back for a job well done as Addy climaxed, screaming her name again at the release. She slowed her fingers, bringing her girlfriend down before taking her in her arms.

"I love you, Addy."

Addena was too busy coming off the high she had just experienced to reply so Bree pulled her closer, willing to hold her until she recuperated. It wasn't until she heard a sniffle that she realized something was wrong.

"Addy?" She shifted to get a better look at the doctor. "Hey." She cupped her cheek when she saw tears streaming down her face. "What's wrong? Was it that bad?" She didn't give her a chance to answer. "It was awful, wasn't it?"

"What? No!" Addena finally spoke.

Breena bit her lip. "I'm so sorry Addy. Maybe next time will be better. If you want there to be another time that is."

"Bree..."

"Because there doesn't have to be."

"Bree..."

"Not unless you want there to be." Breena used the hand that wasn't holding Addy to smack herself on the forehead. "What did I think I was doing? I'm a quick study," she mimicked herself.

"Stop that." Addena grabbed the hand she used to hit herself. "I wasn't crying because you were bad."

Breena looked surprised. "You weren't?"

"No."

"Are you just saying that to make me feel better?"

"No!" Addena insisted. "I was crying because…" Fresh tears filled her eyes. "Because we almost didn't get the chance to have this."

"Don't cry, Addy."

"I can't help it." She sniffled. "I hurt you Bree. I know you keep telling me I was doing it to protect you, but I know I hurt you. And as a result I almost lost you."

"But you didn't." Breena pulled her close again as she continued to cry. "I'm right here."

Addena burrowed against her, loving the feel of being in those strong arms. Several minutes later she broke the silence between them by saying, "I've never experienced anything like that."

"Is that a good thing? Because you already said I wasn't bad."

"They haven't come up with a word for how good you were."

"Really?"

"Really."

Breena smiled proudly. "Just imagine what it will be like when I get a little more experience under my belt."

Addena giggled. "You always know what to say to make me feel better."

"That's part of my job as your love slave."

"Love slave?"

"At your service ma'am."

Addena raised her head from the witch's chest to look at her. "In that case I think we better get in a little more practice."

Breena quirked an eyebrow. "You do?"

The doctor nodded as she slid her body up the lithe one beneath her so they were face to face. "I teach, you learn."

"And then you grade my homework?"

"Exactly."

Breena smiled as Addy kissed her, thinking how much she loved bed days.