1910s AU Part 2; Maggie is the daughter of a nouveau riche family on the west coast. Alex is a lone wolf caring for her younger sister Kara as a flapper in the same small town.
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The sun rose above the Sierra Nevadas as a new day began again. The calm breeze swept through the clear summer day. The birds were arising once more as the wind rustled the dark green tree leaves. The sky was already painted yellow, green, and pale to deep blue and indigo. The large lake was calm as the fouls were still nestled in the private reeds. The docked boats swayed ever so slightly as the wind passed over them. A couple moved through the practically still beauty. Two young women walked the silent stone streets of the small town. The taller woman sat on a bench, looking out at the scene. Her short hair was swept across her face before she tucked it behind her ear. Leaving the bench and walking around, she smiled as she felt the cold crisp air nip against her skin. She walked to the cold lake and sat at the edge, of a low, empty dock. She watched as the water reflected the changing sky. She removed her shoes and let her legs rest in the icy waters. Her calm demeanor was interrupted at the touch of her partner's hand. The young woman turned around, finding the kind tan face of her girlfriend.

"Did I interrupt?" The other woman asked, smiling.

"No," she whispered, kissing her hand. "Mags… I love you."

"Finally, it's been two months." Maggie sarcastically said before she kissed her lightly.

Alex chuckled and leant into her. She looked across the lake, watching as the small ripples caught the light every now and then. Maggie placed her arm around Alex's shoulder and pecked her head. They listened to their beautiful surroundings, the birds, leaves, the steps. Alex turned around, and spotted a well dressed woman walking down the street. Maggie followed her girlfriend's eyes and saw the woman as well. She pulled away, resting against a wooden post.

"I guess our time was cut short." Alex whispered watching as the older stranger went to open a shop. "Do you want to meet my sister?"

"Oh yeah! By what you say, she seems like a sweetheart." Maggie said with a huge smile.

"She's uh… hmm… well, she's all I've got. And you, too." Alex said standing up.

The latina smiled and quickly pecked her on the lips after she stood up as well. They began to walk down the stone streets again this time further from the main center and out to the more rural looking parts of the town. Maggie walked closer to Alex, taking her hand and intertwining their fingers. The younger woman blushed and smiled, holding on as if it were the only thing keeping her grounded. As they neared the small house, Alex stopped, taking a breath. She looked back at Maggie and gave her a small smile. Maggie squeezed her hand and pulled her along to the front door.

"She should be waking up soon, so don't be surprised by the amount of energy she doesn't have at first." Alex warned with a smile as she opened the door.

"Alex!" A voice broke in during the silence.

"Hey Kara." Alex greeted hugging her sister. She pulled back looking at the latina. "This is Maggie."

"Hi!" Kara greeted smiling and waving at the other woman in the room. "I'm Kara. What's for breakfast, Alex?"

"Eggs and toast, the usual." Alex said walking to the kitchen.

"Come on!" Kara said smiling as she grabbed Maggie's hand and pulling her as she followed her sister.

Alex laughed as she watched her girlfriend get yanked around by a girl half her height and age. She turned on the stove then grabbed some eggs from the cold closet and went to the bread box to cut some slices as she went back to the pan on the stove. Alex cracked open the eggs and cooked them while Kara and Maggie talked.

"How'd you meet Alex?"

"Early birds. She was very kind and we enjoy walking together."

"I don't know how she does it. I can't wake up early. I love your dress. How did you find it?"

"Oh, when my father took me to the east coast, I saw it in the window, marked down 80% surprisingly and after a bit of bargaining, my dad bought it."

"Wow!" Kara said enthusiastically. "I wish I could have a dress that beautiful."

"Here you go, K." Alex interrupted, placing out their breakfast. Alex sat down next to Maggie and smiled at her. "She's a… very enthusiastic." She whispered as she watched Kara dig into the food in front of her. "And has a bottomless pit for a stomach."

Kara looked up and smiled a bit, going back to finish her toast.

"Anyway, I'm working tonight, as you know. Though during this time of year we're busier than usual and stay open longer. Do you wanna come?"

"Sure. What do you do after the morning walks?"

"Work. I work at a small dress shop then the hall. Year round."

"Wow, how is it?"

"The hall is fun, but the dress shop can be annoying. Some of the customers from out of town are a little obnoxious."

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Alex found herself looking in the mirror again. A hand brushed across her back lightly. She turned around to find the concerned face of one of her dancers.

"Are you okay?" The older woman asked.

"Yeah. Sorry."

"Here, have a drink." The dancer said holding up a bottle of cheap brandy all the workers shared.

"Thanks, Poppy." Alex whispered taking a quick swig and handing it back to the dancer.

"Sit down." She commanded Alex in a parental tone. "What's wrong, sweetie?"

"It's Kara. I don't want her to end up like me. I want her to have a life outside of this." Alex said gesturing to herself. "I feel like… fuck… she's a bright girl… I don't want her ending up like me." Alex whispered looking up at the brunette dancer.

"You're very smart, don't forget that. All that you're doing for your sister, I know she loves you and looks up to you. What you do here has no effect on her. And if you ever need help, we're all here for you and Kara just like you've been here for all of us." Poppy took Alex's face in her hands and smiled. "You are smart, beautiful, strong, vibrant, and caring. You're everything Kara needs and more." Poppy leant back and stood up. "Are you ready?"

"Yeah."

As they walked out of the dressing room Poppy turned to Alex. "I saw your 'friend'."

"Mags?"

"Yeah. She's in the back, light blue dress."

As they got on stage, Alex glanced to the back of the room, smiling when she found her girlfriend in the back. She looked at the brunette dancer next to her and thanked her quickly as they began their number. The jazz musicians finished the number quickly starting again as the dancers flooded off the stage to the dance floor. Alex looked around, pushing through everyone to find Maggie. She spotted the latina standing in the back of the room, walking towards her. The younger woman smiled and brought Maggie into a kiss. The latter chuckled and placed her hands on Alex's waist, pulling her close.

Maggie pulled away, brushing a hair from Alex's cheek and smiled. "Are you okay?"

"Yeah." Alex lied.

Maggie nodded and kissed her again. "Okay. Is there a… quiet place we can go to?"

"I might know a place."

Alex took Maggie's hand and began to lead her to a back room. She looked around, making sure it was empty. Maggie pulled Alex into a kiss, placing a hand on the dancer's jaw and hip. She brought the younger woman in closer, pulling her head back to lightly kiss Alex's cheek. Alex chuckled and pressed her partner against an old wooden table. She bit her lip and smirked as Maggie backed on to it. Alex pulled her closer by the jaw and kissed her again. She smiled and began to trail her lips down Maggie's throat, softly nipping at her tender skin as she slid her hands down the latina's shoulders and to her hips, gripping her before leaning into Maggie even more.

Alex pulled away and looked down at Maggie. "You sure you're ready?"

"Yes." Maggie breathed, hooking a hand behind Alex's neck before kissing her again.

"Okay."

The dancer smiled and snaked her right hand down under her girlfriend's thin blue dress. She watched Maggie as she felt up her girlfriend. Alex bit her lip, glancing down as she slid her hand under her garters. Maggie closed her eyes and exhaled softly, pulling her arms up to rest on her elbows. Alex looked back up at Maggie and bit her lip again. She lifted up the dress and pulled down Maggie's garters as she stood between her girlfriend's legs. She teased Maggie, lightly dragging her finger up and down the latina's slit. She smiled as she felt her girlfriend become wetter and wetter. Alex leant in to kiss Maggie as she slipped her first finger in between her folds, rubbing her clit with her thumb. Maggie's breath shortened as she got closer to the edge. She bit her lip, looking down at her girlfriend and grinning. Alex pushed her thumb into her girlfriend's clit harder, smirking as Maggie's hips jutted in her direction. Keeping contact, the dancer crawled onto the table and kissed Maggie, biting her lip. The older woman moaned into the kiss and gripped onto her shoulder harder. She gasped and bit her pinkie, moaning as she came. Alex smiled and looked down at Maggie, kissing her gently.

"I love you." Alex whispered.

"I love you, too." Maggie replied as she kissed her again.