Chapter 4: Closer

Maggie looked Tara in the eyes. Her eyes going left to right trying to decide which eye to focus on.

"I can't even begin to explain how sad I feel Tara." said Maggie. "I've never had this feeling before, I see no point in living a life without Glenn."

"I know how you feel Maggie," said Tara who was holding back tears as she thought of Sam. "I've lost loved ones..."

Maggie continued to stare Tara in the eyes, thinking to herself.

"Tell me about it... I can't sleep" said Maggie.

"Well... I don't really like talking about it, but i guess... for you." Tara managed to give Maggie a half smile. "Alright well my gi- er... partner was Sam. We we're in love, madly. Or at least I know I was. We dated for about 6 months, I really wanted to spend the rest of my life with her. Anyw-"

Tara was cut off by Maggie.

"Wait... 'her'? Are you a lesbian, Tara?" Maggie asked curiously.

"Yeah, I like girls, so yes..." Tara wasn't very confident about her sexuality, but felt more comfortable now that Maggie knew.

"Oh... that's really cool. Continue... please."

"Okay so anyway, me and Sam went on a camping trip... and she told me she was in a relationship... with a guy... and was cheated on HIM with me. I was so devastated. I don't think I'll ever be able to love anyone ever again..." said Tara who was still holding back tears.

"Wow... I'm sorry Tara." Said Maggie. Maggie scooted a little closer to Tara. Tara was started to feel the sexual tension, but Tara didn't understand how Maggie could be doing this just hours after Glenn passed.

"I like you Tara... We have a lot in common. I think we're gunna be good friends." Maggie rolled over facing away from Tara now. Tara wasn't sure if Maggie had felt the sexual tension, but she knew that she felt it. She was starting to fall in love.

Tara stared into the darkness of the room wondering if she should stay in the bed with Maggie or not. She decided not to, and stood up. Tara opened the door, but before she left Maggie tugged on her shoulder. Somehow Maggie had silently gotten up and had snuck up on Tara. Tara jumped a little when she felt Maggie's hand.

"Can you lay down with me?" asked Maggie. Tara was started to think Maggie liked her back, the same way Tara was liking her.

"Yea... Sure" Tara said smiling ear to ear, but barely noticeable because of the dark. Maggie hugged Tara.

"Thank you, Tara."

They could see each other eyes from the reflection of the moonlight in them. They looked each other in the eyes for a good minute while continuing to hug. Their faces were only inches apart. Maggie leaned in an kissed Tara on the cheek lightly. Tara blushed and goosebumps grew all over her neck. Tara wasn't sure how to respond to this. She just stood there in silence as Maggie's lips stayed just centimeters away from where she had kissed her. She could feel her breath on her face.

Maggie kissed Tara again and again, each kiss moving closer to her lips. Tara was starting to get turned on, but didn't want to be some experiment for Maggie. Just as Maggie was about to kiss Tara's lips, Tara stopped her.

"I really, REALLY like you, Maggie..." said Tara "but I don't wanna be your one night stand for comfort or an experiment. This has to mean something. I need to know you really like me."

Maggie just looked Tara in the eyes.

"Okay... I understand. Can you still sleep with me?"

"Yeah, alright" said Tara.

Tara crawled into bed right after Maggie. They both crawled under the covers, this time both of them facing the right. Tara decided to wrap her arms around Maggie. Tara couldn't Maggie's face, but she was smiling, and so was Tara.

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