Victoria smiles and looks at her, watching her lovingly as she naps.
She thinks to herself about how far she has come along. Never in a million years did she think she'd be with Joy. Joy and she found more common ground not only as friends, but as lovers. They found that they were more alike than they thought. They shared secrets; they knew what would cheer the other up. Victoria knew that Joy liked pretty, shiny things…such as jewelry, so she always showered her with bunches of it. Joy knew Victoria liked a glass of wine, and a good chat, and so she was always willing to lend an open ear to Victoria's rants and comfort her when she was down after a stressful day. They comforted each other in the way that they knew best. Sometimes, she was simply satisfied with Joy holding her tightly, her arms wrapped around her waist, palms resting against Victoria's stomach, laying there in complete and utter silence, except for breathing. No talking, just complete silence.
'Joy,' she whispers, hoping that the lanky brunette holding her tightly was still awake. Her body was pressed against Victoria's. Victoria smiles as she hears Joy whisper back, 'Yes, baby?'
Victoria takes one of her hands which rested against her stomach, playing with Joy's long lanky fingers.
'I just wanted to see if you were awake, sweetheart.'
Joy smiles, and presses a few kisses against the nape of her neck. She was surprised by Victoria's mood. Tonight, she seemed actually playful. It was a mood she hadn't seen in quite a while. And she decided to take full advantage of that mood. Victoria turns and smiles at her. She knew Joy longed for this kind of contact for a while. With play dates, school, their jobs, taking care of Sadie and their pets, they were left with very little time for intimacy. They were lucky if they got to cuddle as they slept at night. Still playing with Joy's fingers on her left hand, she toys with the pewter commitment ring on Joy's finger. Taking Joy's hand up closer to her lips, she kisses her hand gently.
'I love you, Joy.'
Joy smiles sweetly. She enjoys this attention from Victoria, who suddenly seemed to be in a romantic mood. Maybe Victoria was trying to change her ways? Trying to be less self-absorbed, trying to be more open to her, and let her in. she smiles, knowing that Victoria really was trying to be there and mean it.
'I love you too, Tori.'
She snuggles up against Victoria, her body pressed gently against her back. Gently she presses soft kisses against her neck, and blows softly against her ear, as Victoria sighs contentedly.
She turns to face Joy, and presses her into her arms, and locks her into a passionate, meaningful kiss. Her lips felt good against Joy's and she couldn't help but smile at the fact that she was kissing her. The kiss lasted more than a few minutes, and she smiles, parting lips as the two women share a smile.
'It's been a while, don't you think…' Victoria says, her fingers playing against Joy's cleavage.
She leans in kissing her against her neck again, smiling. She wanted to be in Joy's arms, and this wasn't a normal feeling for her. Victoria figures that she finally somehow got it right, that Joy did love her, and want to be with her, and that all she wanted was reciprocation. It wasn't wrong of her to ask of Victoria to do. Victoria gently lays her head against Joy's chest, and Joy strokes her hair.
'It has. Let me show you where to begin, that is if you forgotten.'
Victoria got up, looking at her, amused by the comment. She never forgot what Joy enjoyed, what she hated, it was hidden deep. She only used it when she felt it was right. Smiling, she gives Joy a few soft kisses against her chest as she unbuttons the beautiful cardigan. She exposes her bra, and cups her chest in the palms of her hands. She runs her hands against the sides of Joy's bare skin, and Joy looks at her, smiling.
With her tongue, she tastes her skin, looking up only momentarily to smile as she watches Joy gasp at the feeling of her tongue against her. She returns the smile, and continues to run her hands against the sides of her waist, familiarizing herself momentarily with her curves. She looks up again, sighing.
'God, you're so beautiful.'
Joy smiles at the compliment. She enjoyed when Victoria lavished compliments on her, making her feel special. She wanted to spend every waking moment with Victoria. Joy presses a hand against her cheek, and says,' I'm ready when you're ready.'
Victoria smiles, and says as she traces against her chest, 'I don't know, are you ready?'
Joy leans up to kiss Victoria against her lips. 'Ready.'
Victoria makes a slow approach, taking care to not hurt her in any way. She toys with a few ringlets of beautiful long chestnut brown hair, smiling.
'You have beautiful hair…' she says, then caresses her sides gently, 'You have a gorgeous body…'
Joy breathes, whispering huskily, 'As do you, Tori…' she touches her soft cheek, as she smiles lovingly. Victoria continues, and adds, 'You love me for me, and that's what I love about you. You've seen me at my worst, and you've seen me at my best. You listen to me when I need an ear. I love you, Joy, and nothing could change that…not my career, nothing. All I care about is you and Sadie. I care about my career but since we've become more than friends, I've felt that maybe it's time that I gave up the national celebrity act and just tried to be simply Victoria Chase, actress, co-host of Good Morning Cleveland, and someone who has two beautiful people in her life who love her to bits.' She giggles a little at the use of the word.
Joy smiles, her eyes watering with tears. This had to be the most touching thing Victoria ever said. She noticed her wife was for once being sincere. It was clear from the look of longing and watering eyes of Victoria's beautiful brown eyes that she wasn't lying to make Joy feel satisfied. She was being herself. She was opening herself to Joy and Joy loved it. Finally, she managed to get Victoria to reveal her true self.
'I love you, Victoria.' She smiles; throwing her arms around her, and kisses her passionately.