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A/N: This episode takes place during the 5-year gap, after last chapter, Thinking.

Hope you're still enjoying this story! :-)

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With fear in her heart, Katherine entered Bree's home. She felt slightly relieved to see that all the lights in the ground floor were off. She would have wanted to call Bree's name to see if she was alright, but deep inside she had the hope that she might be asleep and did not want to wake her up. As she began to walk upstairs, she noticed that there was light in Bree's room. She was probably awake, but at least she would still be there. Scared of what she might find, she quickened her steps. Her best friend was still sobbing in her bed, but she seemed fine. There were no signs that she might have been drinking or doing anything dangerous. She took off her coat and sat on the bed next to her.

'Please, don't cry' she whispered.

Startled, Bree looked up and saw her friend. She seemed surprised to see her there.

'Katherine! Are you really here?'

'No, you're hallucinating' she grinned a little 'I just when for a little walk'

'I thought you'd never come back…'

'I wouldn't do that to you' Katherine took Bree's hand tenderly.

'But you ran away…'

'I needed a moment alone, but now I'm here again'

Bree wiped her own tears and smiled a little.

'I'm sorry' she said 'I just…'

'Shush! Don't apologize. You didn't do anything wrong. But if you don't mind, I'd rather we talked about it all tomorrow. Everything is much clearer in daylight. Besides, we both need some sleep'

Bree nodded.

'But…' she began to say.

'Yes, don't worry, I'm staying here with you' Katherine smiled encouragingly as she occupied her side of the bed.

With a thankful smile, Bree switched the light off and lay down, close to her best friend. On that night, it was Katherine who did not sleep.

When Bree got up the following morning, Katherine had already started preparing breakfast. She had soon got tired of lying awake in bed.

'Morning' Bree smiled, taking a seat.

'Morning' Katherine replied.

'You need help?'

'No, it's fine. I'm almost finished' Katherine informed as she opened the oven to get out what she had been baking.

She finished setting the table and sat next to her friend, coffee mug in hand. Both friends started eating their breakfast in silence, only looking at each other briefly from time to time. Neither of them dared to make the first move.

'How are you today?' Katherine asked her ritual question. She had done so every morning since they had moved in together.

'I'm fine' Bree responded 'What about you?'

'Just kind of tired. Didn't get much sleep last night. The good thing is that I've done a lot of thinking… I am the one who has to apologize for how I disappeared'

'No, sweetie, you don't have to be sorry for that' Bree caressed Katherine's hand 'The most important thing for me is that you came back. I know I went too far and you needed some time to forget the embarrassment I caused you'

'I wasn't embarrassed' Katherine shook her head 'That's exactly what I need to tell you…'

'You don't need to say anything, dear, I understand it' Bree interrupted 'I won't deny that I would have liked your reaction to be different, but I'm glad and relieved that I'm not going to lose you as a friend, because that would destroy me. It's ok if you don't feel the same, let's just put it behind us and pretend nothing happened. Now I know what not to do again'

'See, that's where you're wrong. I didn't run away because you embarrassed me or because I didn't like what you did… I was just being a coward. In fact, I really loved it and that's what freaked me out most' her eyes filled with tears 'I had been confused for such a long time… that kiss was almost a revelation. You can be sure you'll never lose me as a friend… but please, don't tell me it's never going to happen again, because that would destroy me. This is one of these chances that only appear once in a lifetime, and probably the greatest thing that has ever happened to me, so I don't think we should waste it'

That was certainly not the answer Bree was expecting. Her heart missed a beat and her eyes became twice their size. She could not believe her ears.

'Are you saying… that you do feel something for me?'

Katherine nodded.

'I do. But don't ask me what it is, because I couldn't tell you'

Bree held Katherine's hand strongly.

'Honey, that's fine. I'm just as confused as you are. To be honest, I don't even know how I made it to kiss you last night. It's not the kind of thing I would normally do. But it felt wonderful for me, and if it did for you too, then I don't regret anything. Whatever is going on with us, we'll figure it out sooner or later… together'

As she was talking, Bree stroked her best friend's head, tangling her fingers in her wavy, reddish hair. This time, it was Katherine who pulled her closer into a passionate kiss. Never before had she realized how much she wanted Bree. This kiss was longer and deeper than the one they had shared the night before. It began with their lips touching and pressing against each other. Then their tongues started to make contact shyly to end up exploring each other's mouth, hungry for pleasure and discovery.

'That was the best kiss I've ever had' Bree exclaimed.

'Same for me' Katherine agreed.

'Does that mean you're not going to run away from me again?'

'Never. You have no idea how horrible I feel for having left you yesterday like that. I just didn't know what to do. It caught me so much by surprise… It's sort of hard to take when you realize that what you've felt for someone for such a long time is more than friendship'

'How long has it been?' Bree wanted to know.

'I couldn't tell you exactly' Katherine answered 'I liked you since the very first time I met you and I had always been curious about you. But maybe finding out how much you actually cared for me was what made my feelings stronger'

Bree held her friend tenderly. Katherine's hands travelled around her long back playfully.

'What about you?' Katherine asked.

'What about me? Well, it's not a secret that it did take me some time to like you… but more than anything because I was jealous of you'

'How could you be jealous of me? You're so much better than me in so many things…'

'Well, certainly not at making lemon meringue pies'

Katherine giggled at that remark.

'Oh, God, you're going to remind me of that one until the day I day, aren't you?' she grinned 'Seriously, I've always been fascinated by your strength'

'My strength? Honey, do I have to remind you that I'm the one who's trying to overcome her addiction to alcohol… for the second time?'

'You're not trying to overcome it… you're overcoming it. You're much stronger than you think' Katherine caressed Bree's hand and looked deep into her eyes 'Well, sorry for interrupting you, go on'

Bree sighed.

'You're enjoying this, aren't you?'

Katherine nodded with a cheeky smile.

'I've had to tell you since when I've had feelings for you. Now it's your turn'

'Right' Bree made a pause to think of her answer 'I was saying that it took me a bit to appreciate you, but then you proved to be a very special woman. And with all the moving here, you've made me feel things I had never felt before… or at least not that strong. What I still don't understand is how I could kiss you'

'We both know that you're the brave one. There were many moments in which I would have liked to do the same, but I just never dared because I was sure you wouldn't feel the same… and I wasn't completely sure what I felt myself'

'I understand. But now that everything's clear, you can't imagine how happy I am that it happened'

Katherine smiled and caressed Bree's cheek softly. She got very close to her, their faces were nearly touching and whispered, almost into Bree's mouth.

'Kiss me again'

Bree did not make her friend wait a single second and fulfilled her wish. They both got lost in each other's taste, cherishing the moment the two of them had always wanted to come, but thought of as impossible.

The day went on amongst endless conversations and laughter. On that night, as it had been for over a month, Bree and Katherine fell asleep in each other's arms… but they did not do so without kissing and caressing each other, like two teenagers in love.

To be continued…