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Chapter Six- Come To Me

"So now I come to you

With open arms

Nothing to hide

Believe what I say

So here I am

With open arms

Hoping you'll see

What your love means to me

Open arms"

Journey- "Open Arms"


Leah had an urge to follow Alice when she ran from the room, so she did. Uneasily, she got to her feet and went upstairs. She found Alice in her bathroom, putting lipstick on. She watched her, captivated by how beautiful she was. Leah briefly wondered what was happening to her. How could she possibly feel something for another girl? Hadn't she loved Sam?

Alice turned toward Leah, so she stepped into the room. "Alice, what are you doing?" She asked.

Alice just smiled and pulled Leah into her room. She went to her closet and found two dresses. "I'm not allowed to wear these, but Rosalie bought them for me on my birthday last year." She handed one to Leah.

Leah looked at her strangely. Alice smiled, "Please put it on."

Without knowing her reasons, Leah took the dress. She wasn't sure what twisted reasons Alice had for giving her the dress. Leah went into the bathroom and slipped on the dress that Alice had given her.

When she opened the door, she found a pair of shoes sitting outside the door. Leah put those on as well. She could hear Alice moving around downstairs, so that's where she headed. She saw Alice before Alice saw her. Leah had a few minutes to look over Alice where she was.

Alice was wearing a black spaghetti strap dress with a heart-shaped neckline. There was some beading below her breasts. Her long black hair flowed in soft curls. Leah found herself staring at the beautiful girl before her. Leah's eyes travelled down Alice's body. Her creamy white skin fit so well in black. Alice's feet were black gladiator type heels.

She turned around and smiled at Leah. The sight melted Leah's heart. She reached forward and put her hand on the banister to keep herself steady. Alice used that moment to take in Leah's appearance.

Alice had specifically chosen the royal blue dress for Leah because she knew it would flatter her figure. Alice just didn't know it would flatter it this much. The neckline showed off just enough of Leah's cleavage. The dress hugged Leah's flat stomach and her wide hips. Yes, the blue dress looked amazing on Leah. The hem fell just above Leah's knees. Her legs were elongated in the pair of black strappy, studded heels Leah had on her feet. Leah's tall frame filled the dress perfectly in Alice's eyes.

She looked back up at Leah, their eyes locked once again. They stood, gazing into each other's eyes for a moment until Leah cleared her throat and looked away. The intensity in Alice's eyes was a little much for Leah to handle. She played with the hem of her dress until Alice's soft, but hopeful voice spoke to her.

"Will you dance with me?"

Leah looked at her. The hope in her voice was reflected in her eyes. She seemed to be almost begging Leah with her eyes to dance with her. Leah nodded and walked the rest of the way down the stairs.

Alice went over to her father's record player and started a song. Waylon Jennings "Luckenbach Texas" started playing over the speakers.

Alice smiled at Leah. "This is the only music my father has down here." Leah smiled back at Alice.

The girls stood awkwardly for a moment, then Alice stepped up and put one arm around Leah's neck and took her hand in hers. Leah grasped onto Alice's hand and put her other arm around Alice's waist. They moved easily and gracefully across the living room.

Both girls' hearts were pounding in their chests. Leah swallowed hard from the nerves of holding Alice's delicate frame. Alice moved closed to Leah, who tightened her grip on Alice's waist. They didn't speak, but there was no need to. The electricity between the girls was almost audible. With every touch the electricity increased. Leah spun Alice slowly around. Leah was trying to stay in one place so not to hurt her leg anymore, but Alice's body was enticing her to move.

Alice looked up into Leah's eyes and seemed to lose herself in Leah's deep brown irises. Alice immersed herself into Leah's eyes. Releasing all her inhibitions, she asked, "Would you go to Luckenbach, Texas with me?"

Leah smiled at her. "Is that where you want to go?" She asked. Leah was convinced she would do anything for Alice, but she wasn't sure where this feeling came from. It wasn't even twelve hours ago that Leah was breaking into her house and threatening her with a knife. Now look at her, falling in love with a girl she shouldn't even talk to.

Alice nodded. "I hear it has the best dance halls."

The response was so Alice that it caused Leah to laugh. Alice laughed with her. By then they realized that the music had stopped. Leah dropped Alice's hand and stepped a half a step away from her.

Alice tried not to look hurt, and asked, "Do you want something to eat?" Leah nodded. Alice went off to order another pizza. She had to get away from Leah for just a few minutes so she could figure out what was happening to her. What was causing her to react this way? She went into the kitchen and gripped the phone in her hand. She quickly ordered the pizza and leaned against the counter.

Leah had broke into her house, put a knife to her throat, tied her up, tackled her and yelled at her numerous times. Alice just didn't believe that was Leah though. Every time Leah had yelled, she apologized. She was gentle and caring during their dance. Was that the real Leah? Alice wondered. Yes. Alice knew in her heart that Leah's heart had been made of gold. Was she falling in love with Leah? She still didn't know.

The doorbell rang, signaling the arrival of the pizza and Alice ran to answer it. She took the pizza and paid the boy then went upstairs to find Leah. She found her in the bathroom, looking sick.

"Hey, you okay?" Alice asked, suddenly worried.

Leah nodded. "Yeah, I'm okay. Just had to wash my face. Ready to eat?"

Alice smiled. "I thought we could eat in my parents' room. We can push their beds together and everything."

Leah eyed her. "Your parents sleep in separate beds?" Alice nodded and led her into her parents' room.

Together, the pushed the beds next to each other and climbed up to sit next to each other. They started eating in silence.

Alice suddenly laughed, causing Leah to look at her. "If my mother saw this right now, she would die. She wouldn't even be able to punish me for this."

Leah smiled. "Is it because of the way you're dressed, the food you're eating or the company you're keeping?" She asked cautiously.

Alice stopped chewing. "Probably all three. I don't think she'd care that much that you're Native American. It's just I'm sharing a bed with a girl."

"It's the first time I've shared a bed with a girl." Leah confessed.

Alice smiled. "You mean, you've never been with a woman before?"

Leah shook her head. "No. The only person I was ever with was Sam. We started dating during our freshman year. He moved last year." For the first time since Sam moved, Leah didn't feel sad from thinking of him. Alice's presence seemed to numb that. Maybe Leah just didn't care about Sam the way she had and was only just now realizing it.

Alice stared at her intently. "Did you love him?"

Leah nodded. "Yes. I was so in love with him it scared the hell out of me. When my dad died, Sam was there for me. When Sam left, there was no one to help me."

Alice put her arm around Leah's shoulders. "You have me."

Leah smiled for a minute and then pulled away from her. "No, I'm no good for you, Alice. I killed people remember."

Alice shook her head, "They hurt you first, Leah. It wasn't you that did it, okay. Just don't think about it."

Leah looked up into Alice's dancing blue eyes. She gave herself over to her emotion and did nothing to stop Alice when she moved just an inch toward her. Leah slowly closed the distance between them and pressed her lips softly to Alice's. Their kiss was slow and sweet. Leah made no attempt to deepen the kiss, she didn't want to make Alice nervous or scare her away. Alice pulled away first.

Leah didn't know what she was going to do, so she just waited. Alice asked, "Did you and Sam…. make love?"

"Yes. Plenty of times." Leah answered.

"What was it like?" Alice asked.

Leah smirked. "You'll just have to wait and see." Alice thought that over and looked up at Leah. Leah caught a lustful look in her eyes and asked, "Do you want to make love, Alice?"

Alice didn't answer. Leah was afraid she had scared Alice away. Finally, Alice answered, "I'll have to think about that." She slid off the bed and went down the hall to her room.


A/N: Check my profile for pictures of everyone and the girls' outfits in this chapter. My computer decided to delete stuff without me knowing and I lost the original pictures I had for them. So the pics on my profile are a little different from what I described in the chapter.

Anyway, big thanks to everyone for reviewing and alerting the story. And thanks to my ladies, CGDIB and LCM for supporting me. CGDIB got a lovely Christmas gift from me, hope you enjoyed reading it as much as I enjoyed writing it. ;) Love ya, bby! –Loveless-