Two weeks had passed. Monte stole a look, a touch and a kiss here and there. They both had been very busy. Lena was growing more and more uncomfortable. Apart of her still enjoyed it, enjoyed the rush, another part of her was angry that she enjoyed it. She had become two different people-someone else.
"I'm going to miss you love." Stef said sitting on their bed, watching her wife pack for her trip. Lena's plane left in a few hours. "I can't remember the last time we were apart for this long. Five whole days? I don't know what I'm going to do without you." Stef said as she reached for Lena pulling her in. She looked down at the beautiful blonde and ran a hand through her soft hair. "You're going to enjoy the whole bed to yourself." She said looking down, into Stef's blue eyes. They kissed tenderly.
Later that evening Stef and Lena walked into the airport together. Stef had Lena's carry on over one shoulder, and pulled her suitcase behind her. They reached the check in counter.
As her luggage was being weighed Lena heard Monte's voice. She looked to her right and saw her standing with the next attendant one space over. They made eye contact which caused Monte to blush. "All checked in." Stef said as she grabbed Lena's hand, intertwining their fingers. They walked over to the security check point together. "I'm going to miss you." Stef whispered pulling Lena close, she wrapped her arms around her partner's waist. They embraced. Lena's cheek rested against Stef's head. As she inhaled Stef's scent her heart skipped a beat. She closed her eyes and enjoyed the moment. Stef looked up at Lena, "I love you." She whispered. "And I love you." Lena whispered back, kissing Stef.
"Hey," Stef said looking over Lena's shoulder. Lena looked over her shoulder and saw Monte. "Take good care of my wife." Stef said as Monte walked up. Monte replied with a nod. She and Lena left the blonde to walk through security together. Lena kept glancing back at Stef. It was an airport tradition of theirs to always stay, until the one waiting could no longer see the other. She glanced again as she placed her shoes in the bin. Monte in her sight as well, Stef in the distance. Every time she stole a glance, looking for Stef she had to look past Monte, over her shoulder. She wished her last look of Stef didn't have Monte in it. She waved one last time, knowing she wouldn't be able to see her after she stepped through the metal detector. Stef blew her a kiss, then walked away.
Lena collected her items from the bins, shoes in hand she found the nearest seat. She sat down to put her shoes back on. Monte sat beside her, doing the same. "Can I see your ticket?" Monte asked. "I want to make sure we're on the same flight." Lena handed her ticket to the younger woman and watched as she compared them both. "Everything's the same and it looks like we're sitting together also."She said with a smile as she stood up. They found their gate and checked the departure time. 'Delayed.' They were already an hour and a half early. Monte sighed-"Do you want to get something to eat?" She asked.
After passing up a few fast food places they found a small restaurant. They sat at a table for two, looking over the menu. The waitress came over to introduce herself; she asked if they were ready to place a drink order. "I would like a glass of red wine." Monte said, eyes darting over the menu trying to find a wine list. The waitress listed off the red wines the restaurant carried. Monte selected a Cabernet. "I'll take the same." Lena added. "Would you ladies like to purchase a bottle? If you each have more than one glass it would be more economical to purchase the bottle." Lena looked at Monte and gave her a 'that's fine' nod. "Yes." Monte said. "And two glasses of water please." She added.
"I always forget to ask for water. Thank you." Lena said looking over her menu, smiling at the brunette. Monte's face flushed. "You always blush." "I've never had a blushing problem until I met you." Monte said not looking up from her menu. Lena smiled. No matter how confused she felt, it still felt nice to make someone blush.
They took their time looking over the menu. As they finished their first glass of wine the waitress came over to refill their glasses. "Are you ready to order?" She asked. They both decided on a few appetizers to share. "Would you like another bottle?" The waitress asked holding the empty one. "Yes thank you." Monte said handing her the menus.
"It says the flight will be landing in ten minutes." Monte said as she took her seat back at the table. They had just finished their food and they were working on their last glass of wine. "We have time to finish up here; they've got to unload the plane." Lena said taking a sip of her wine as Monte waved the waitress over. "One check?" She asked. "Yes, I'll take it." Monte said before Lena could interject. "Thank you, you didn't have to do that."
"Do you mind taking the window seat?" Monte asked. "Not at all." Lena replied. "Good. I hate flying." Monte said letting Lena into the seat isle. "You hate flying?" She said as she sat down. "You were a 'business woman', lots of travel. Correct?" She said laughing. "Yes and that's the only thing I do not miss about that job."
"Well, just try to sleep."
"That's why I ordered wine." Monte said trying to find her lap belt.
The plane took off smoothly, but Lena could tell that Monte was very nervous. Her knuckles were white from holding onto the arm rests. "Are you okay?" She asked. "Yes." Came a whispered reply. The brunette's eyes were closed. "Let me know if you need anything." Lena said turning to look out the window.
The flight attendant came around offering refreshments. "Red wine please." Monte said. "The same." Lena added.
"I feel a little better."
"You should." Lena laughed.
Monte fell asleep during the flight. Her head rested on Lena's shoulder. She looked over at her every now and then to make sure she was still sleeping. She did look very beautiful. Her attraction for Monte had grown over the past few weeks. She caught herself glancing over at the younger woman often and not taking her eyes off of her when she walked away.
"One room?" Lena said with a worried look.
"Double beds." The gentleman behind the counter of the hotel added.
"Can we make it two rooms?" Lena asked.
"The double has already been paid for. You're more than welcome to purchase an additional room." He said without looking up. I can't afford a room for four nights. "No, its okay. Thanks."
Monte walked back up. She had gone to the restroom while Lena got them checked in. "Ready?" She said. "One room, two beds." Lena said giving her a key. She knew it wouldn't bother the younger woman like it bothered her. She followed Monte into the elevator, letting her lead the way to their room.