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– well it's definitely a case of lust at first sight for Joey. But just between you and me, it could very well be love!
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Chapter Six
Charlie's eyes remained firmly shut as she felt arms tighten around her waist. She felt momentarily incensed by the sudden and anonymous intrusion of her personal space. Despite catching her off guard, it took Charlie a matter of mere seconds to conclude that there was only one person bold enough to be quite so daring… Kristen!
That's it! I've had enough of trying to play nice. Kristen, prepare to get your arse well and truly kicked woman! Charlie's mind was racing. She could feel the anger and resentment burning up inside. And with that in mind, Charlie was all geared up to turn around and give her ex-girlfriend-from-hell a right good verbal tongue bashing. And – if all else failed – perhaps a damn good slap too; just to ensure that she got the message.
But just as Charlie was about to turn around and confront her ex over her unwanted attention, she felt herself being pulled further into an unfamiliar embrace. As the arms tightened around her waist, Charlie's attention was distracted by an unknown but sweet scent penetrating her nostrils. From her confrontation with Kristen earlier, Charlie knew that her ex-girlfriend was wearing a very different perfume. So it didn't take a great detective to deduce that the arms that were currently snaked around her stomach belonged to someone other than Kristen.
The relief that she wasn't about to enter into another sparing match with her former lover was suddenly replaced by an altogether very different kind of emotion. And it wasn't what a normally rational person like Charlie would usually expect of herself. Yet in that moment, as Charlie could feel the adrenaline rushing through her body, there was something wildly exciting about what was occurring in the middle of that dance floor.
Charlie breathed in the unfamiliar scent and decided to fight against the rational part of her brain that was screaming out to identify who it was that was daring to affect her like this. She was in uncharted territory, but as she lent back into the embrace, Charlie could feel the curves of a set of full and pert breasts rubbing against her back. The contact was causing wonderful tingling sensations, which sent shivers through Charlie's entire body.
Somewhat shocked by her ability to be quite so open to the experience, Charlie's mind and body were a mixture of contradictions. Whilst her mind was screaming that she was mad to be doing this with a total stranger, her body was crying out to just go with the flow.
What the hell are you doing Charlie! Are you mad? I know I should stop but I can't… I don't want to… it feels so good… damn it woman… you need to get hold of yourself and stop acting so… so out of character and irrational!
"Don't be afraid. Just let yourself go," Charlie suddenly felt the stranger's lips brush against her right ear, as the softly spoken words were gently whispered into her ear, somehow sensing her confusion and turmoil.
Charlie immediately felt the tension disperse and her body relax. As the two strangers began their dance with flirtation, they started to grind their bodies into one another, becoming increasingly lost in the beat of the music and each other.
It's getting late
I'm making my way over to my favourite place
I gotta get my body moving, shake the stress away
I wasn't looking for nobody when you looked my way
Possible candidate, yeah
Who knew, that you'd be up in here lookin' like you do
You're making staying over here impossible
Baby I must say, your aura is incredible
If you don't have to go (don't)
Do you know what you've started?
I just came here to party
But now we're rocking on the dance floor, acting naughty
Your hands around my waist
Just let the music play
We're hand in hand
Chest to chest and now we're face to face
Charlie's eyes were still shut as she gave in to all the emotions that were coursing through her body, all the way to her inner core. Anticipation. Excitement. Anxiety. It was all there.
She swallowed hard as she felt the woman's right hand slowly wander down her taut stomach, brushing lightly up and down her thigh, whilst her other arm remained holding onto Charlie tightly. Their bodies continued to move together, in perfect unison with the music.
Whimpering slightly, Charlie could feel her heart beat faster and faster as hands furthered their exploration of her body. Her silk halter neck top clung to her skin, which was glistening with perspiration. Charlie let out another whimper and trembled when she felt a hand gently trail its way down between her breasts, before finding its resting place on her right hip. Charlie's mind was screaming from the contact, her body reeling as the stranger continued to tease her, thrusting and grinding her pelvic bone into her. Charlie couldn't remember the last time she had been so turned on.
Neither could Joey. She was mesmerized by the alluring woman in front of her, whose body was currently causing her to experience some extremely naughty thoughts. Try as she might, Joey couldn't fight the desire that was building up inside and threatening to explode, as she set about exploring Charlie's incredible body with her hands. She was both thrilled and pleasantly surprised by Charlie's willingness to let herself go and get lost in her touch. And the affect her exploration appeared to be having on the older woman only increased Joey's need to get intimate with the exquisitely beautiful brunette.
I wanna take you away
Let's escape into the music DJ let it play
I just can't refuse it
Like the way you do this
Keep on rockin to it
Please don't stop the, please don't stop the music
I wanna take you away
Let's escape into the music DJ let it play
I just can't refuse it
Like the way you do this
Keep on rockin to it
Please don't stop the, please don't stop the, please don't stop the music
Baby are you ready cause it's getting close
Don't you feel the passion ready to explode
What goes on between us no one has to know
This is a private show, oh
Oh god, she's so sexy… she has the most amazing and incredible body. I know I shouldn't be touching her like this… It feels kinda wrong but it feels so right. I mean, I hardly know her… but I can't resist. My hands seem to have a mind of their own… oh my god, her stomach is so toned, and her bum is perfect, it's just begging for me to caress it… and oh my god, don't even get me started on her breasts…they are exquisite… everything about her is exquisite… just like her… god, I don't think I've ever wanted anyone quite so badly as I want her… I can't keep my hands off of her…
Closing her eyes, Joey rested her head against Charlie's hair, inhaling a comforting and intoxicating mix of vanilla and a floral fruity scent of orange blossom. God, she even smells divine, thought Joey. The delicate and feminine fragrances invading her nostrils made Joey feel giddy with lust and desire; she felt as though she was in her own blissful personal heaven.
Do you know what you've started?
I just came here to party
But now we're rockin on the dance floor, acting naughty
Your hands around my waist
Just let the music play
We're hand in hand
Chest to chest and now we're face to face
I wanna take you away
Let's escape into the music DJ let it play
I just can't refuse it
Like the way you do this
Keep on rockin to it
Please don't stop the, please don't stop the music
I wanna take you away
Let's escape into the music DJ let it play
I just can't refuse it
Like the way you do this
Keep on rockin to it
Please don't stop the, please don't stop the, please don't stop the music
Joey tightened her grip around Charlie. Leaning in, she once again sought out Charlie's ear: "Do you trust me?" she whispered huskily.
Again, Charlie swallowed hard. The sensible side of her was screaming no. But for some inexplicable reason, she instinctively felt nothing but trust for the unknown woman she was currently getting rather up close and personal with on the dance floor.
Nodding her head, Charlie responded with a faint "Yes", noting for a second time how unbelievably sexy and seductive the woman's voice is. Charlie had barely finished responding before she felt a hand cup her right breast and then gently caress and tease her nipple, instantly creating one very erect, very alert bud.
"Good because I want you… I've wanted you from the moment I first laid my eyes on you," she whispered, her voice thick with desire.
Charlie was fighting desperately for air. Her breathing was becoming increasingly heavy and she could feel her heart pounding away in her chest. Oh God… oh God… I want you too… if only you knew how much… I am so turned on right now… this is madness Charlie… for all you know, you could be allowing yourself to get felt up by some psycho… and no, you don't mean Kristen! Oh for goodness sake Charlie, just snap out of it… turn around woman!
That was it; Charlie couldn't take the sensations running through her body any longer. Curiosity having finally got the better of her, Charlie entangled herself from the stranger. Turning around, she immediately recognized her as the cute girl from behind the bar.
Seizing the opportunity to study her properly, Charlie found herself staring into an intoxicating set of chocolate brown eyes. Well hello… again… gosh… she really does have the most incredible eyes… and that smile… I could lose myself in that smile forever…
Charlie took in the younger woman who, only moments before, had been the catalyst for an abundance of wonderful and amazing sensations on her body. Slightly shorter than herself, she was a sight to behold. Even in the darkened club, Charlie could make out her flawless skin and kind, gentle eyes. She noted her defined taut stomach hidden beneath the material of her fitted tight black shirt, which also showcased her very ample cleavage. You are perfection, Charlie thought to herself.
As piercing deep blue eyes met chocolate brown ones, both women could see that the lust and desire they individually felt was mirrored in the other woman's eyes. As Joey reached down to claim Charlie's hand in hers, their want and need for each other remained unspoken. No words were needed.
As Joey guided the other woman through the crowded dance floor and away from prying eyes, Charlie couldn't take her eyes off Joey, as the two women made their way through the club in silence.
"Excuse me? What the hell are you doing with my girlfriend?"
Joey was just about to punch a security code into a door marked "Private – Staff Only" when the inevitable happened. Having witnessed their intimate exchange on the dance floor, a very livid Kristen suddenly appeared from out of nowhere. Standing firm, with her arms folded across her breasts and a scowl plastered across her face, Kristen seemed very much intent on having another verbal altercation with her ex.
Charlie, whose hand was firmly encased in Joey's, let out an audible sigh:
"Didn't we go through this earlier? Please just go away Kristen; go and annoy someone else!"
As per usual, Kristen had no intention of complying with her ex-girlfriend's wishes: "Charlie… Charlie, please don't do this. I really need to talk to you. Please, Charlie, let me get you a drink and…"
"Reality check… we're not together anymore, remember? So get lost!" Charlie cut in harshly.
"You heard the lady," Joey spoke firmly, casting Kristen a stern glance.
Evidently, Kristen was in no mood for backing down: "Excuse me? Was I talking to you? No. In fact, why don't you just run along like a good little girl… and go and hit on someone else's girlfriend!"
"Don't talk to her like that Kristen. And for the last time; I am not your girlfriend. I left you. We broke up!"
"So what is this then, Charlie? I didn't think picking up random chicks in clubs for a quick fuck was your style, sweetie?" Kristen barked, shooting daggers at Joey.
Charlie shook her head, shocked and embarrassed by her former girlfriend's less than eloquent outburst. Kristen's persistence was beginning to wear her down and she didn't really have the energy to get engaged in yet another heated verbal battle with the woman she had once deeply cared for.
"You know it's not," Charlie sighed. "But what I do with my life has long since stopped being any of your business. And it's about time you started to respect that."
Sensing Charlie's unease, Joey didn't give Kristen a chance to reply: "Kristen, isn't it? Look Kristen, I think it's about time you respected Charlie's wishes. From what I can gather, you and Charlie are no more, which means she's perfectly entitled to do whatever with whomever. So why don't you take your own advice… and run along. Unless of course you want me to have you physically removed from the premises," Joey said, fixing Kristen with a smile. "Oh, and trust me darling, I'm far from being a quick fuck, as you so eloquently put it!"
Both women were relieved by Kristen's lack of an attempt at retaliation, watching as she stormed off. With their hands still entwined, Joey cast Charlie a warm and inviting smile, rubbing her thumb up and down her index finger.
"Phew! There goes my Lara Croft fantasies! If you don't mind me saying so, your ex is kinda scary. Where's Jennifer Aniston when you need her, huh?"
Charlie smiled warmly at Joey and laughed; the younger woman's sense of humour had instantly lightened the mood.
"Well, let's hope she got the message this time. Now… where were we?" Joey enquired, offering Charlie a cheeky smile as she ran her thumb seductively across the palm of Charlie's hand.
TBC