Chapter 14: I think she fell for you too…

Ryder's eyes were closed. Her head was resting on Lexi's breasts breathing in her body smell. She looked so peaceful that Lexi did not have a heart to really wake her up. It was a late evening already, but fortunately no one tried to contact them yet. Hopefully, no one even would for a long time. Lexi was feeling warmth tracing her every cell while watching Sara's calm breathing. There was something so amazing about that activity that it made her feel proud. Maybe because it was her who actually made her look so relaxed. And that feeling was the greatest about it.

Sara was amazing during that night. They did not have much time but she refused to rush anything. She wanted to give Lexi all the pleasure and treated her body like a tender petal of a white lily she gave her. There was something magical about the slow manner Sara kissed her with, the way how she touched her body like she was afraid to break her. She felt nearly idolized by this type of touch and made her shiver under every kiss. Sara was not maybe the best lover she ever had, but apart from pure sex, she was the most… the most… It was even hard to describe the sensation she made her experience. It was a sex which made Lexi feel as the most beautiful Asari in the Universe. She made her feel special. She came only once, but it was a hard one. Sara looked happy when Lexi was screaming her name.

Now, Lexi felt calm. Her eyes traced the black dress lying near the bed. She would need to find different clothes to not get the crew suspicious. Everyone surely heard the rumour already. Ryder flirting with some unknown Asari in a black dress. She wished she could use clothes to go undercover every time they land on some planet and experience night like this with Sara. It was actually fun what happened on that market. Ryder was hot taking her like that in front of those brutes and petty thieves. She wished that Sara had the same confidence while dealing with the Initiative, or other aliens who made her so depressed and stressed out. Lexi realised how much she cared about Sara and that it was beyond the patient-doctor relationship.

Well, obviously. They were naked and in a warm embrace she did not wanted to let go. She should be the responsible one right now and leave Sara there, come back to the Tempest before midnight…. She just refused to do it. Consciously. And that was bad. When she would finally get back into that white dress, the barriers needed to be raised again. At least some. Still many…

"Your heart is beating so fast, Lexi." said Sara while being comfortable on Lexi's chest.

"I thought you were asleep…" Lexi smiled and gently touched Sara's face. The wake-up call meant that they would get apart soon and it made her heart run even faster. With sadness. She wanted to feel more, or feel it again. It was not possible though, the mission was too important and the Initiative already grilled her alive for not noticing Sara's death. A serious accusation… Sara, however, didn't know about it. No one knew.

Sara raised and kissed Lexi gently on her lips. She immediately forgot about everyone and returned it. It was what her mind needed to calm down. Sara understood their position, surely. It would be ok. Sara looked her in the eyes and smiled. She was so close to Lexi that it was hard to not kiss her or unite their bodies again.

"I…." there was a silence when Sara uttered a word.

"I understand Lexi. I would never risk your position at the Tempest. Not only because it would break my heart, but because of everyone." She nearly said to her something very close to I love you, but that was too much and Sara was not sure if that was real or only influenced by the sensation she felt. Lexi let her to love her this night only and she needed to respect it. And, it was true that Lexi's position was too important for the whole crew. She could not distract her from the job.

"This stays a secret between us, I know…. But, just know Lexi… it was… I…" She looked at the side. It was so hard to express her feelings without those three words. Lexi touched her face. Her hand was warm and loving.

"Sara…" Her voice was even softer then her touch. "It was beautiful and I loved it… please… don't… you don't need to say anything…. there is no reason to complicated it beyond that." Said she and kissed Sara with growing sadness and hunger.

"Hmmm. Another quick one?" Sara uttered and Lexi needed to laugh. This woman was unbelievable sometimes for that she was only 22 years old. She would always support her the best she was capable of. Lexi stopped Sara's demanding touch and raised from bed completely naked. She walked towards a cabinet to search for some clothes which would make her look distinguishable from the Asari in black she was before.

Sara enjoyed looking at her naked body and it took a while before she stood up and started to dress up. Lexi fortunately found some women's clothes. Some shirt and trousers would do. She can always lie that her sense of clothing was bad because of the doctor's profession.

Lexi was still facing Ryder with her back when she finished. Sara was already in her armour, but the gloves were resting on the table. Her fingers had fit on Lexi's body again in an intimate embrace.

"You are beautiful even in something like this." Lexi blushed and leaned on Ryder a bit. This was the goodbye.

"Just go first. I'll return to the Tempest maybe in an hour. Still have some business to do." She touched Ryder's hands on her body… Please, go, or I wouldn't let you… Please… Her thoughts were sending Sara away although her heart wanted her to stay. To make love to her…

"I think I fell for the woman in black. I hope she will once return back." Sara whispered in her ear. The whole of Lexi's being had shivered in its core. Sara's hands sliding away felt like a part of her was leaving in the most brutish manner. She managed to turn only when the door was closed and left her alone. Lexi walked towards the black dress and touched the cloth. It was dry….

"I think that woman fell for you too, Ryder…"