The sound of the bedroom door closing behind them yanked Holly out of her trance and suddenly she was all too aware of the action her and Gail were on the brink of committing. She needed a moment to come to terms with it, with this. She pulled tentatively back from Gail, distancing them only enough so they were not breathing the same air. She watched Gail's eyelids flutter open, holding onto the last kiss still warm on both their lips. Gail let her arms fall down Holly's stopping only when their fingers intertwined. Both took a steadying breath, thoughts surging to catch up with their bodies.

Holly stole her eyes away from the beauty in front of her, grasping for straws, trying to keep her grip on reality steady. Never before had she been faced with such a rush of desire and pure raw emotions like this. It was almost more than she thought she could bare, her heart pounding a little too hard for her liking. Holly let her mind drift off for a moment, desperately trying to find a reprieve from the intensity of this moment, clinging to her sanity for just a minute longer before she dove willing head first into insanity.

"Holly?"

Her trance broken, Holly adjusted her eyes back towards the woman before her, noting a smug grin.

"Why do you look like you are up to something?"

Gail just snickered in return, shrugging her shoulders. Holly gave her one of her 'cut the B.S.' looks and Gail gave in instantly.

"You didn't even realize where you were staring at did you?" The blonde asked, making eyes in the direction Holly had been staring at. She followed Gail's line of sight to her dresser and felt herself visibly blush.

"Well you shouldn't have left it up there if you didn't want me to see." Holly shot back, a bit defensively. She wasn't quite sure why she felt so cornered by Gail calling her out.

Gail slipped over to the dresser and picked up Holly's purple vibrator, turning it over in her hand before finally depositing it back into the nightstand where she originally found it.

"That better?" She offered a simple nod in response to Gail's inquiry.

"So, um…did you actually….?" Holly couldn't seem to finish her question. Gail of course didn't need her to; she knew exactly what Holly was asking.

"Yeah. Is that a problem?" She closed the distance between them.

Holly let Gail wrap her fingers around her hands. "No."

"I didn't finish though."

Holly finally pulled her eyes back up to meet Gail's, slightly confused. "Huh?"

"I had some fun, don't get me wrong, but I didn't come Hols. I left that for you." Gail's voice was barely a whisper.

Holly felt her knees weaken. Between Gail's admission, and the tone in which she delivered it, Holly was pretty sure she might just pass out.

"That is of course assuming that you intend to make me come tonight…" An unintentional moan slipped out of Holly's mouth, giving her away. God, was this woman trying to kill her?

"Goddamn it Gail. You can't say that to me."

Gail of course, knew what her words were doing to Holly, and wasn't about to stop. She was having too much fun making Holly come undone. "Why not babe?"

"Because you are doing things to me." Holly hissed out, failing to keep her voice steady.

"Oh baby, I haven't even begun to do things to you yet."

That crossed a line and Holly's strength crumbled. She slammed Gail against her bedroom wall, a little rougher than intended, but judging by the sound that came from her girlfriend's mouth, she figured Gail didn't mind. Her mouth found Gail's, fighting for dominance, not really caring if she got it. She would gladly submit to Gail if need be. Strong hands found her hips, and Holly let her body be pulled closer, effectively pinning a breathless Gail against the cold wall. Eager fingers slipped down to the edge of her pants, teasing along the waistband.

Gail pulled her impossibly closer, desperate for as much contact as she could get. Nothing seemed to satisfy her need, the more she had of Holly the more she wanted. She could feel the top of Holly's pants under her fingertips and she wanted nothing more than to slide them off her. Instead, she let herself focus on Holly's tongue and teeth on her neck, nipping their way south, following behind the tan fingers that were hovering just above her breasts. She couldn't quite tell if Holly was waiting for permission or just taking her time, either way Gail was too impatient. She placed her own hands on top of Holly's and dragged them down, covering her breasts.

Holly's hands started moving on their own, lightly squeezing, fingertips teasing her nipples. Gail removed her hands from Holly's and sought out her hips again. Between Holly's mouth on her skin and the hands on her chest, Gail was losing herself quickly. She was suddenly all too aware of growing wetness between her legs. Holly needed to catch up.

This time when Gail's fingers found the edge of Holly's pants, they didn't stop. She hooked a finger on each side, taking a moment to graze her hipbones on the way down. Holly's lips parted on her neck, allowing her teeth to find soft flesh. Gail's head rocked back. She drew in a sharp breath and let the fingers hooked into Holly's pants slide down the front of her thighs, dragging her clothing with them. An approving Holly stepped out of the material now around her ankles and pressed back into Gail.

Both women stood transfixed, not quite sure who should make the first move towards the bed. Gail gave in. Her hands found the front of Holly's shoulders of their own accord. Holly let Gail push her gently back, not stopping until she felt the bed behind her. Instantly their positions were flipped and Gail found herself on her back, Holly standing between her legs.

Gail made a grab for the woman hovering before her, but Holly stepped back just out of Gail's reach. Gail shot her a look, but Holly wanted to even the playing field first. She leaned back in towards her girlfriend just enough to pull the borrowed pajama pants from her body. Gail watched as Holly removed her pants and then slipped out of her own underwear, leaving herself completely bare for Gail's viewing pleasure.

Her mouth went dry as Holly stepped tentatively towards her and back into the space between her legs. She closed her eyes as long tanned fingers slid teasingly up the top of her right thigh. She felt Holly's hands slide down and under her, curling around the top of her own underwear.

"Your turn."

Holly's voice was dripping with desire. Gail felt a bolt of lightning shoot straight through her body. She eagerly lifted herself enough for Holly to remove the only physical barrier left between them. She felt the soft fabric slip off her body and let her eyes drift back open and lock on the woman before her. Gail had always been aware of how gorgeous Holly was. There was no one who could deny her beauty. But in this moment, with Holly standing fully revealed before her and looking at her with pure, raw emotion…Gail couldn't believe how absolutely stunning Holly was.

"Baby…" Gail's words were barely audible, her voice cracking slightly.

Soft eyes focused on hers. "Yeah?"

"I just need you to come here." Gail held out a hand. Holly gladly took it and let Gail pull her into bed.

"Gail?"

Gail slid up the bed, paralleling Holly's position. "Hmm?"

"Is this too soon? I know we said we would take things slow. This isn't really slow."

Gail couldn't help the small laugh that tumbled from her lips. "No, you are right. This isn't the slowest we could go. But you know what? Who cares? Who cares if we almost live together, who cares if you have already seen me at my worst, who cares if we choose to sleep together tonight? Who says we have to follow any rules?" She reached out to tuck a stray lock of hair behind Holly's ear, letting her hand rest on her cheek. "We can make our own rules Hols. And right now, I want you to take me to bed, and make love to me, and let me make love to you. And if you aren't ready for that, we can stop now. We can put some clothes on and go to bed, and in the morning we can make breakfast together and snuggle on the couch, and probably make out a little too. Or we keep going as we are now, and have an amazing night together, and in the morning we can make breakfast together and snuggle on the couch, and, yes, make out too. My point is this, no matter what, tomorrow the sun will rise, and you and I will still be the same Gail and Holly we have been, the world won't end if we have sex now, or if we don't. We don't need a timeline, just each other."

Holly leaned in to place a soft kiss to Gail's lips. "That was quite a speech and a fairly mushy one at that."

Gail smiled at Holly's tease. "Yeah, well, just don't tell anyone you have made me all sappy."

"I promise."

Gail's smile widened. "So sailor, what's it going to be?"

Holly's lips turned up into a devious smile. In a nanosecond Gail found herself flat on her back with a very determined looking Holly hovering above her.

"I guess you made your decision then." Gail's shocked words slipped from her mouth, barely audible and only a bit more coarse than usual.

Holly nodded in agreement and let her body ease down on top of Gail's. The moment they touched was like nothing Gail had ever experienced. Her whole body broke out in goose bumps, causing her to shudder with pure ecstasy. Feeling Holly laid bare against her paled in comparison to the scenarios she had thought up numerous times late at night. Temptation overcame her and before Gail could stop herself, her body betrayed her, moving eagerly against the one above. Holly, however, did not seem to mind. In fact she welcomed the new friction and raised the stakes, grinding down against Gail, slipping her right thigh between the legs under her. Gail could feel the wet heat from Holly against her own thigh, quite aware that she herself was leaving the same. She felt Holly's head lower against her shoulder. Rough breaths slipped out of her girlfriend's lips and against her flesh, leaving Gail's desire on a fast track. Suddenly it became too much too quick, her orgasm already building. She wasn't ready for it, not yet; she needed this moment to last.

Gail flipped Holly against the bed. Brown eyes darkened, threatening to become black. Holly moaned at the sudden change of dominance, apparently eager to have Gail in control. Gail had to force down her own moan at the realization of just how badly Holly wanted her. Drawn by newfound confidence, Gail let herself shift down, settling low enough that she could easily take Holly's left nipple into her mouth. Strong fingers found the back of her head instantly, encouraging Gail's movements. She could hear herself groaning against Holly's breast in approval of her own actions and Holly's reactions. It didn't feel new even, she felt like she had been doing this all her life. It just felt…normal. It felt right.

Her confidence doubled, and Gail found herself adding to the moment, letting the hand not holding her steady, reach out to tease Holly's other breast. She could hear each sound tumbling from Holly's mouth; she could feel the hands running through her hair; but most of all she could feel Holly arching into her, silently begging Gail for more. Her heart was pounding, partially from just how impossibly turned on she was, and partially from nerves. Gail raised her head up slightly, placing delicate kisses against Holly's upper body, trying to calm herself enough to make the next move. Before she could regain control, Holly dragged her up, searching out her eyes. Gail locked on Holly's and her nerves fell away.

Holly's hand slipped lower, resting on her neck for a second before drawing her in for a kiss. It was full of passion and promise, and all that Gail needed to reassure herself. She pulled back from Holly slightly; looking at her still closed eyes, and let the hand on Holly's breast start south. She took her time, mapping out each curve and dip of Holly's abdomen. She had held her in bed on countless occasions, pulling her closer at her hips or stomach, but this was the first time she had really felt her. The first she had taken the time to study her like this.

"Baby, please…"

Holly's request broke Gail out of her trace. She looked back up towards her girl, and saw Holly's desperate eyes looking back at her. Gail felt herself smile and gave in. Her fingers slid a short distance down Holly's body, stopping just north of their destination. She took one last look back at Holly and slid them the rest of the way down, finding Holly's wetness.

"Oh fuck."

Gail bit her bottom lip, watching Holly's eyes roll back as expletives fell from her mouth. She felt absolutely high. She let her middle finger dip down, slipping momentarily inside of Holly, reveling in just how impossibly wet she was, before she brought it back up to stroke her clit. Holly's hands gripped the sheets as her hips rose up into Gail's hand. She quickened her pace, teasing Holly's clit in fast circles. Gail couldn't decide what she wanted more, to watch Holly come right now, or to make this moment last as long as possible. Her patience fell away, realizing just how close she actually was to bringing Holly to orgasm. The thought of watching such an intimate moment, and being the reason for it bypassed everything else. Gail slipped two fingers inside Holly, continuing to stroke her clit with her thumb. Holly's hands ripped off the sheets and forced Gail's lips to her own. Their kisses were ragged, broken for air, but absolutely everything Holly needed. Gail felt Holly pull out of the kiss suddenly. She opened her eyes, confused for a moment before Holly's whole body went momentarily rigid, before breaking out into intense spasms. Gail felt Holly's walls clenching around her fingers and it was everything she could do not to let herself come at the mere sight of Holly's pleasure. In that moment, Gail realized just how badly she wanted this, how much she desired to watch Holly come.

She let Holly come down from her high before pulling out of her and collapsing onto the bed. They lay in content silence for a few minutes, Gail in an almost stunned like state, Holly trying to catch her breath. Finally, Holly turned on her side and pulled Gail in closer, letting her nose nuzzle into the hollow of Gail's neck.

"Wow. Gail that was…"

"Yeah."

Gail felt Holly's lips curve up in a smile against her neck. She turned to mirror the other woman, a smile of her own forming.

"Are you sure you have never done that before?"

Gail snickered a bit. "Yeah, that was most definitely the first time."

Holly leaned in to kiss Gail lightly. "Well, fuck Gail…that was, like, unbelievably…just wow."

"You are just saying that because I am your girlfriend. And because I know all your dirty laundry, so you don't want me to spill all your secrets."

Holly pushed Gail's shoulder playfully. "No. I'm saying that because I don't think anyone has made me come that hard before."

"Oh." Gail's smiled dropped, suddenly reminded of the throbbing between her legs.

"Yeah." Holly husked back. "So you should probably let me thank you properly."

"And just how do you intend to do that?"

Holly's devious smile flashed back at Gail, and before she had time to register, Holly had her on her back.