Author Notes: A lot of things have changed in my life since the last time I posted an update for any of my stories. But I couldn't leave my girls alone. Again sorry for the LONG delay.
Fly… - Chapter 9 – Slipping away.
"I knew there was something going on between the two of you!" Alice proclaimed like she had just discovered the greatest secret ever known.
"What are you doing in here?" Savannah shouted as she pulled her shirt back over her head.
"I was going to ask you about some new moves for the routine but this looks infinitely more interesting." Alice said as she closed the door behind her.
"I don't remember anyone inviting you in here…" Marti said as she crossed her arms in front of her. Nothing ever seemed to go right and now her biggest enemy had found out about her most precious secret. And she could tell by the look on Alice's face that this conversation wasn't going to go well.
"So, Savannah…I didn't know you were playing for the other team. How long has this been going on?" Alice said as she sat down on the bed across from them. She couldn't believe that she had stumbled onto this. It was like finding a million dollars on the street. Savannah had always been this squeaky clean little princess and now here she was with a dirty little secret just like everyone else.
Alice couldn't help but smile. If she played this just right, she could be in control of the team by the time she left the room.
"Cut the shit, Alice." Marti practically growled at the other girl.
"Ah, always direct and to the point. I must admit Marti; I have always liked that about you." Alice smiled as got up from her seat and began wondering around their room.
Savannah watched her she stalked her way through their Sanctuary. Just by her being in the room, it felt like she was mocking the world that she and Marti had built in here.
All she wanted was to get this intruder out here was soon as she could. She looked over at her girlfriend and could feel the anger coming off of her in waves. This was truly the worst thing that could happen.
"Glad to hear it. So again, what is going to take for you to keep your mouth shut?" Marti asked through her clenched teeth.
"Now Marti is that anyway to talk to a friend?" Alice asked sweetly.
"Since when have you ever been my friend, Alice?" Marti fired back.
"Good point…well then there is no reason for me to keep this quiet…"Alice smiled and moved towards the door.
Marti got up and quickly blocked Alice from leaving.
She could feel her world famous temper starting to flare up and pretty soon she was going throw Alice out of the damn window.
"Now listen closely you unbelievable bitch…"Marti growled but before she could unload on Alice; Savannah touched her shoulder.
""What is it going to take for you to not say anything about this?" Savannah said calmly as she stepped back in front of Marti.
"Savannah, what are you doing?" Marti asked but Savannah didn't answer she just kept staring at Alice with her arms crossed.
"Well?" Savannah asked again coldly.
"Well, look who has grown some balls? I think we both know what I want." Alice smiled.
"You want the team?" Marti asked.
"And blondie bear gets it in one. To be honest, I know I can't win Nationals without you two but I deserve to run this squad. Give me control and my lips are sealed." Alice said calmly. It was like she had been planning this speech for weeks.
"Deal." Savannah said without any hesitation.
Marti grabbed her girlfriend and turned her so that they were face to face once again. She didn't understand this. Why would she give up the team for her? Had she completely lost her mind?
"There is no fucking way you can let her do this. I don't care if she tells. She can tell the whole goddamn world if she wants to. I am not letting her take this from you." Marti pleaded. She looked into those pretty brown eyes and tried to figure out what she was thinking. And she couldn't get a read on her feelings. It actually scared her. She didn't break eye contact with her. She just kept looking for some kind of sign but there wasn't one. But instead of getting an answer from Savannah, Alice spoke again.
"Because Marti, Savannah isn't ready to tell the world about her new lesbian affair. Why what would her parents say about this? What about her friends from church? What would the team think if they knew the only reason you made the team was because Savannah wanted to fuck you?" Alice asked. She knew was hitting all the right buttons.
"That's so bullshit..." It was then that Marti noticed the single tear rolling down Savannah's cheek.
"If I give you the team, you leave us alone. No games, no double crossing." Savannah closed her eyes. If she said no, Alice would tell everyone she could about this. And she knew that they couldn't handle this right now. They were still in that fragile place and she didn't want them to go through anything else. Marti still had her doubts about them making it. She had to. Even though she was acting like her old fearless self, Savannah knew that Marti wasn't ready for the attention this would bring. And honestly, she wasn't ready either.
"Savannah...what do you think are you doing?" Marti couldn't let her do this. Their relationship barely survived their first fight and if she let this happen, there would be no way they could ever get back to way things were. And she could never forgive herself if Savannah lost the team because they weren't ready to go public.
"I'm protecting us..." She whispered.
"We don't need protecting." Marti shot back but her words had no effect. Savannah pushed past Marti so she was face to face with Alice once more.
"I want your word." Savannah stuck her hand out for her rival to shake.
"And my word you shall have." Alice shook the brunette's hand and smiled. The team was finally hers. She couldn't believe how easy Savannah rolled over. It was like winning a fight with one punch. She almost felt bad.
Almost.
"It was a pleasure doing business with you, ladies."
"I suggest you leave before I break you into a million pieces." Marti growled with her fists balled up tightly.
"That's no way to talk to your captain..." Alice laughed and headed out of the room.
Marti slammed the door behind and stood there silently. She closed her eyes and took a deep breath to calm herself down. Her mind felt like it was going a million miles a second.
How did this happen?
How could Savannah do this?
How could she put this entire thing on her shoulders?
"How could you do that? Why would you do that?" Marti asked without turning around.
"I did what needed to be done. And I don't think we need the public scrutiny at this point...and I just can't put you through anything else because of her." Savannah sat down on the bed and held on to her teddy bear tightly.
"That's bullshit. How do you know I couldn't handle it? How could you make this choice without asking me?" Marti turned around and leaned against the door.
"I just want you, Marti. That is all I really need. So I don't understand what made you so upset." Savannah whispered.
"I am talking about how you could give up the most important in your world for me..." Marti whispered.
"Cheerleading isn't the most important thing in my world...you are. And you know what? I would give up everything to protect you. I would give up everything to keep you safe. You are that important to me..." Savannah said.
"But what about that stuff she said before. About your parents? Would you give them up for me?" Marti asked.
"Yes…" Savannah said.
"Are you sure that I am worth it?" Marti asked as she sat down on the bed with Savannah.
"Yes. I just need you to do something for me." Savannah stood up from her seat and looked into Marti's eyes. She could feel the doubt creeping up on her once again.
Was this the right thing to do?
Is Marti Perkins worth all of this?
Better question, was the love of this woman worth it?
The reality of what she had done was finally sinking in and there was only one thing that she wanted.
She reached out for the blonde's hand.
"Anything..." Marti stood up and took Savannah's hand in hers. She looked at the shorter girl and she had this strange look on her face. Like she wasn't really there or that she was disconnected from everything that had just happened.
"Tell me you love me." Savannah said quietly.
"I love you, baby." Marti took Savannah into her arms and held her close.
"I love you too..." Savannah closed her eyes again and the tears fell once more.
As they stood there holding each other, Marti and Savannah both began to realize something that had always loomed in the background of their relationship since the beginning.
Things would never be the same again.
Sorry for taking so long posting this. There is no excuse. Hope you guys liked it and there is more coming.