Warning: Light smut.
Yep, still not owning anything...
As she drove, Kathryn glanced at the clock on the dash. It was 11:30 at night but she hoped Jenny was still awake. She thought about calling but her voice wasn't working right and her body still shook with adrenaline from the fight. No, it was better to just go.
It took 20 minutes to get to Jenny's place. She lived in a spacious apartment and Kathryn loved every inch of it. She felt more at home there then she felt living at her other home of 6 years. She pulled into the empty spot next to the Jeep and shut the car off.
After taking a few minutes to calm down, Kathryn grabbed the bag and exited the vehicle. Not two seconds later, her heart was thumping against her ribcage once more. This wasn't surprising; just seeing the familiar Jeep made her stomach give an excited lurch. She wanted to be in the arms of the one who loved her for who she was. She wanted to feel like she belonged.
Kathryn padded up to the front door and gave the door frame a quick few raps. Her legs began to shake violently and she feared she wouldn't be able to stand up much longer. Footsteps on the other side forced her to remain on her feet though and she held her breath as the door was opened.
Jenny stood there wearing nothing but a tight see-through top that showed her taunt belly and shorts that could've been mistaken for underwear. Her green eyes blinked rapidly as if she'd been dozing and Kathryn took a quick second to drink her in.
The top left little to the imagination. Finally Kathryn found her voice. "I-I'm…" Jenny dove forward and caught her under the armpits as she fell, easily supporting her weight. Kathryn sagged like a rag doll in her arms and allowed herself to be pulled into the apartment.
"Here." Jenny whispered into her hair, holding her close. Kathryn squeezed her eyes shut as tears began to leak out. She clung to Jenny for dear life as the woman lowered her gently onto the couch, the bag falling forgotten onto the floor. Jenny curled her slender legs underneath her as she held Kathryn against her breast. "I'm here, its okay now." She murmured as she kneaded the other's back with gentle fingers.
Kathryn dug her own fingernails into Jenny's shoulders and swallowed. The beating of Jenny's own heart was calming, its strong pulse reassuring Kathryn of her own existence. She slowly uncurled her fingers from their death grip and pushed her head against Jenny's right shoulder. The sweet scent of cinnamon filled her senses with wonder. Apples and cinnamon. A beautiful smell when combined.
Kathryn giggled hoarsely despite herself and pulled back to look up at Jenny. As hazel eyes met green, a feeling of liquid fire ignited somewhere in the depths of Kathryn's body. She didn't want to talk about what had just transpired between her and Bradley, she simply wanted to be. "Will you?" She whispered.
The silence that past between them was deafening. Somewhere in the apartment a clock chimed and the refrigerator had started its usual humming. Then Jenny leaned in close until their lips were a hair's breath away. "You have to ask?" Even as the tears continued to fall, Kathryn closed the gap and Jenny responded with heated enthusiasm. Everything was in those kisses. The former Kathryn Smith had become simply "Kathryn." The one in charge of her own life and choices.
Jenny trailed kisses along Kathryn's jaw line. "I missed you." She breathed, touching her lover's face. Kathryn arched her neck instinctively, baring her throat. Jenny pressed her lips to Kathryn's collar bone and began to lick and bite softly on the exposed flesh. "Me too." She swallowed thickly as Jenny reached the sensitive jugular. Kathryn felt her muscles tighten under the onslaught but made no move to stop her. "I love you."
Jenny halted her administrations and raised her head. Then a crooked grin spread across her features. "Show me." Kathryn stared at her and then placed both hands on Jenny's shoulders. She was nervous but in a good way.
Jenny let herself be nudged backwards until she lay on her back, completely vulnerable and submissive. Kathryn paused to feel the emotions consuming her entire being before lowering her head for another slow and tender kiss. It didn't take long to peel off their clothes but they were more interested in locking gazes. Clothing only made them feel like they were two separate people and so wasn't needed.
The couch was fairly large and the springs creaked as Kathryn positioned each leg on either side of Jenny's thighs. She noticed that her eyes were dry now and that there was no more fear or uncertainty. This must be what it feels like to be truly in love with someone. Kathryn thought and smiled for the first time since her fight with Bradley.
Without warning Jenny reached up and pulled her hair free from its pony tail. Kathryn felt her face grow warm as dark hair tumbled around her bare shoulders. "You are beautiful." Jenny said with a smile of her own. Kathryn sucked in her bottom lip and ran a hand through the strands.
She tried to speak but words weren't forthcoming. All of her senses were on high alert and even though they'd barley started, she could already feel herself about be pushed over the edge. The woman beneath her was still grinning. "Your hair reminds me of a raven's wings as it takes flight on a full moon night."
Suddenly Kathryn felt her lower extremities twitch as a wave took her in its grip and transported her to what seemed like another universe. Stars exploded and there were red dots in the corners of her vision. She squeezed her eyes shut and uttered a cry as she rode it shamelessly, unable to control her own body.
Jenny hissed with recognition and her hands flew up seemingly on their own accord. Kathryn barley noticed the nails digging into her back as she punched the arm of the couch with a yell. Beneath her, Jenny's chest was heaving and sweat gleamed on every inch of her skin. After a minute she let her arms drop from Kathryn's shoulders to hang limply at her sides.
"Ha…that was…unexpected." Jenny gasped. Kathryn didn't answer. Her head was bent and her hair was tickling Jenny's face, covering them like a veil. The trembling wouldn't stop and she was beginning to panic. "Hey, shh…" Jenny's arms came around to encircle her neck.
Outside, rain began to beat against the window and thunder rumbled in the distance. Kathryn rested with her head on Jenny's belly with eyes closed, finding the constant rising and falling relaxing. Jenny was absently stroking her forehead and chuckling quietly. "I don't deserve you. And yet I can't let you go." She mused, "It's a selfish desire but I can't help it."
Kathryn let out a breath through her nose. "I should be the one telling you that." She answered and then lifted her head, "Besides, you approached me. As if I would've had the courage to gather up the nerve in the first place." Jenny's unfathomably green eyes stared back at her. "I have been around many people, Kathryn. Not once have I ever taken the initiative." Her tone had grown cool. "And do you want to know why?"
Kathryn almost recoiled at the change but trust and love held her in place. Jenny continued, "Because none of them ever made me feel alive. They were better off without me and I was fine with that. Now you," She slid a finger under Kathryn's chin and lifted it. "You needed me and I immediately knew that I needed you too. You and I are equals in everyway."
A tear dripped down Kathryn's face but it was quickly brushed away. "It had nothing to do with courage and it doesn't matter how it happened. What matters now is that it did." Jenny paused and the warmth flooded back into her stare.
"You are strong Kathryn, not weak as you seem to think. You never have to feel ashamed around me because I love you. My heart, my soul, my every being is yours. You could tear me apart and I would still love you." Kathryn's body was shaking as she buried her head in the crook of Jenny's neck. "I would never…please…"
They stayed like that for a long time; just holding on to one another like the world was ending. "You'll always be here?" Kathryn's voice asked after awhile. She was sitting up with and touching shoulders with Jenny, much like when they first met at the bar. Jenny raised an eyebrow and her lips curled into a quirky grin. "Hey the way I see it, you're stuck with me. Good luck trying to keep me out of your life. You'll have to charge me for stalking."
By that time they were both laughing. "You are unbelievable." Kathryn shook her head with amusement. Jenny pointed a finger to the ceiling. "Correction: I am very believable. Any one who says otherwise will feel my wrath." She looked stunning in the light of the dawning day. Her green eyes sparkled and her straight black hair shown brilliantly. This woman was so full of life, like a roller coaster that took you along for the ride with tons of twists and turns.
Kathryn smiled to herself and rolled her eyes to the ceiling. There was no point in questioning it. Jenny glanced her way. "Is there a problem?" She demanded playfully and Kathryn winked. "I'm curious as to what kind of "wrath" you were talking about." Jenny rose from the couch and stretched her limbs, giving Kathryn a full view of her behind. "Guess you'll have to follow me to find out." She answered suggestively and padded to the bedroom.
Although her body was already responding, Kathryn smirked and remained seated. "Again? I thought we ran out of fluids two hours ago." She yawned and rubbed her eyes. "I know, tell that to my couch." Jenny called back from the bedroom. Kathryn bit her lip to keep from giggling. Keeping her tone passive she said, "Get back in here."
There was a pause and Jenny poked her head back into the living room. The look in her eyes was dangerously passionate and Kathryn felt every inch of her vibrate with need. Jenny slowly crossed the room, deliberately placing one foot in front of the other as she strutted. "Now you've done it." She stopped and held her hands out. Kathryn grasped them and allowed herself to be pulled to her feet. "Give me one good reason why I shouldn't take you again even though you're sluggish."
Kathryn pretended to think before pushing her palms against Jenny's. "I don't have one." Jenny's fingers curled around her own. "Yeah, that's what I was thinking." She murmured and pressed her mouth against Kathryn's waiting lips.