AN: Sorry it took me so long to update, guys! I've been busy lately, and when I haven't been busy I've either been distracted or suffering from writer's block. I hope you all enjoy this chapter! -LB
It was just before daylight. Sara looked at her watch. Nearly 0500. She looked down at her hand, still holding Tegan's. Her eyes wandered up to Tegan's face, eyes closed peacefully in sleep. Her lip still looked pretty rough, and a bruise was starting to show up along her jawline. Her wonderful, strong jawline. Sara couldn't help but admire her beauty. A sudden sadness hit her as she thought again about how terrible it would have been if Carter had been able to have his way with Tegan.
Tears sprung her eyes, and without even thinking she climbed out of her bed and crawled into Tegan's. She had to hold her. She had to feel her heartbeat and ear her breathing to show herself that Tegan was fine, that nothing had happened.
Tegan stirred, and Sara froze. But Tegan didn't wake up, so Sara scooted closer, gently putting one arm around her. She just stared at her, unable to wrench her eyes away from the beautiful woman lying next to her. She glanced down at her lips, and though they were slightly marred, Sara couldn't help but wish she could lean over and kiss them. She knew she was pushing so many boundaries, but she was having trouble caring. Seeing Tegan so broken last night had broken the last straw of restraint she had. She truly, deeply cared about Tegan. And no matter how hard she tried, she would never be able to get away from that.
As she stared at Tegan debating over and over in her mind what the hell she was going to do, Tegan's eyes fluttered open. Sara's heart dropped, and she couldn't move. Tegan stared at her, and Sara couldn't look away. Tegan was going to push her away. She was going to be angry. She'd tell Sara that she needed to get over her feelings, because they could never be together.
But she didn't. Instead, Tegan leaned in the last few inches separating her lips from Sara's and kissed her. It was a gentle kiss, a mere brush of their lips, but it sent sparks shooting through Sara's veins. She couldn't believe what just happened. Instead of questioning it or wondering what would happen if they didn't stop, Sara kissed Tegan back. She pulled her closer, pressing their lips together again. She was gentle, careful not to hurt the stitches in Tegan's lip.
Tegan pulled back and looked at Sara. She didn't say anything, and Sara was worried.
"Sara…" Tegan whispered. "Do you love me?" Sara was dumbfounded. How could she possibly answer that question? How could she admit something so personal, so revealing, to the one person who it would affect the most?
"I…" she stumbled, tearing her gaze away. She couldn't say it. It could ruin them both, and Sara knew it.
"Sara, look me in the eye." When she wouldn't, Tegan lifted Sara's chin and forced her to look at her. "Sara, I need you to tell me. If this is all just an attraction, if you felt bad for me after last night, fine. That's okay. But tell me, please. Because I can't go on hoping for something that isn't there."
Sara's eyes widened. Tegan loved her. She had basically just said it. She was hoping for Sara's love because she didn't want to be the only one in love.
"Yes," Sara whispered. No sooner had the word slipped from her lips then Tegan was crashing her own into them. She ignored the stitches, pouring all of her passion for Sara into the kiss. Sara moaned into her mouth, and Tegan slid her tongue along her lips. Sara let Tegan's tongue in, fighting for dominance. Tegan won, and Sara let her explore her mouth. Tegan found herself falling in love with kissing Sara, and she truly believed if she was given the chance she would never stop.
Tegan rolled Sara under her, pulling her own shirt off. Sara slid her hands up her sides, and Tegan grabbed at the bottom of Sara's shirt. Broke their kiss momentarily to take Sara's shirt off, but then had her lips pressed against Sara's again as soon as it was off. Sara reached for the clasp on Tegan's bra, and once it was undone she slid it off her shoulders. She slide her hands up to cup Tegan's breasts, and Tegan moaned. She rolled her nipples between her fingers and felt them harden immediately.
Sara pulled away from the kiss, squirming under Tegan enough so that she could get her mouth to Tegan's breast. Tegan groaned as Sara licked her breast and nipped at her nipple. She slid her thigh between Sara's, grinding it into her core. Sara's hips buck, and she felt heat building between her legs. She kept her attention on Tegan's beautiful breasts, as Tegan pressed harder into Sara's core, building a rhythm.
Soon, it was too much for Sara. She grabbed Tegan's sides and flipped her over, straddling Tegan's waist. Tegan was surprised, but she didn't have time to think about it much before Sara's lips were attacking hers again. Tegan was so wet. She couldn't believe she was so turned on just from kissing Sara. But she was, and she needed some relief or she felt like she might explode.
"Sara," she moaned. "Please…." She pressed her hips against Sara, trying to get her point across. Sara kissed her chin, then licked up her jaw to her ear.
"Please what?" she murmured, her voice dripping with seduction. "Please touch me," Tegan whimpered as Sara kissed her neck in all the right places. Tegan felt Sara grin against her skin, then suddenly Sara's hand was on her core, pressing against her through her sweatpants. Tegan scrambled to slide them off, and Sara helped, tossing them to the side along with Tegan's boxers.
Sara cupped Tegan, pressing her palm against her core. Tegan moaned. Sara caught Tegan's lips with her own again, as she gently slid her finger up Tegan's slit. She was so wet that Sara had no problem sliding one finger into Tegan. Tegan threw her head back and moaned, but Sara covered her mouth. They couldn't have anyone hearing them or they'd be in huge trouble.
Tegan gasped as Sara pulled her finger out and gently circled Tegan's clit. Tegan lifted her hips to meet Sara's touch. A tremor ran through her body, and Sara could tell she was already close. She slid two fingers into Tegan's pussy, thrusting inside her. It took all the self-control Tegan could muster not to groan out loud. As Sara sped up her thrusts, she used her thumb to press against Tegan's clit.
Tegan could feel herself on the edge already. She thrust her hips up into Sara's had faster, and Sara pounded into her harder and deeper. Tegan arched her back, and she could feel the pleasure waiting to burst in the back of her skull.
With one last thrust, Sara curled her fingers in Tegan and Tegan plummeted into her orgasm. Sara had to press her mouth to Tegan's to keep her from crying out. Sara continued to curl her fingers in Tegan's pussy, pulling out every last wave of pleasure form Tegan's body that she could.
Finally, Sara felt Tegan relax beneath her, and she slowly pulled her fingers out. Tegan quivered and her breathing was heavy as Sara laid down beside her. Sara couldn't wipe the grin from her face. In that moment, she didn't care about her job or about what her superiors would think. All she could think about was how beautiful Tegan was.
"I love you," she whispered in Tegan's ear. Tegan smiled weakly, still worn from her orgasm.
"I know," she replied, just as mourning alarm sounded to wake the camp.