DISCLAIMERS

1. I DO NOT OWN JURASSIC PARK/WORLD. This is just for fun.

2. This is a femslash story. If you don't like that sort of thing, you won't like this.

PART 7

It had been a wonderful day for Lex... but also extremely frustrating.

After their time taking in the sights, it was obvious to the blonde that it was not a point of Claire being unable to relax: rather, she needed pointing in the right direction. Lex was glad she was able to do so, and that the redhead seemed to enjoy her company.

Needless to say, Lex enjoyed hers. They had talked throughout the day, about various things... though there was one subject they skirted over. Or at least, Lex did. It was completely stupid and childish, she knew - but she was still not in the mood to think about theme parks, at which one Claire worked at. For her part, the redhead did not press the matter, perhaps sensing Lex's discomfort - her mentioning she was "usually indoors all the time" was the closest they came to the subject. Even that took a moment for Lex to compose herself. She was again chastising herself, of course: when was she going to get over it? It was just... it was not something you easily got over. Not even after 22 years. Claire's unsaid understanding only raised her evenmore in the blonde's estimation.

The time spent at the highest point in the city was particularly memorable for Lex: seeing Claire gaze out over the city, the late afternoon sun shining on her red hair brilliantly... Lex was almost taken aback. Claire simply became more gorgeous the more she saw her.

And that was where the frustration came in. Lex wanted nothing more than to grab her companion and kiss her senseless, to roam her hands all over her perfect body and... dammit. Lex knew she had to stop such thoughts. The little side-looks and lingering-yet-brief stares she thought she saw from Claire were simply her imagination - wishful thinking that this beautiful woman was interested in her that way. Even when Claire mentioned she had been with women before, Lex dared not get her hopes up. Besides, what could happen, really? Claire would be here for six more days, tops. What was the point? What was the best that could happen - a quick dalliance? Claire seemed far too organised for that. No, Lex knew it was pointless.

But she wanted her. So very much.

All too soon, it was evening, and Lex knew she had taken up too much of Claire Dearing's time already. Once they reached the outside of the redhead's hotel, Lex gathered her strength for the goodbye. She had to let Claire get on with the rest of her holiday: the blonde would not outstay her welcome. "I've had a wonderful day," Claire said sweetly. "Thank you so much."

"It was my pleasure," Lex said heartily. "I just hope I haven't bored you with my life story." Not that Lex revealed much: Claire knowing John Hammond was her grandfather might only invite questions Lex did not want to face - though the chances of the redhead knowing who he was in the first place were remote. But Lex did not want to take the risk: she still remembered the small circus that happened when the local press got ahold of her identity. Yet more fuel to the fire that was her anxiety. And she did not want to ruin today with being stressed out with questions.

"Don't be ridiculous," giggled Claire. "I've loved every... um... " Her cheeks suddenly reddened, and she looked down.

Lex took a gulp. Could it be... no. Stop it! "I'm glad you've had a nice day," she eventually said softly. "Now make sure you carry on and don't lock yourself in your room for the rest of the week." Levity was good. Defuse the situation... as well as Lex's hopes.

Claire laughed, her demeanour already calming. "I will, I promise." She sighed. "Thank you for everything, Lex. I just hope I haven't messed up your life too much." Claire smirked. "Though maybe we'll bump into eachother again."

Lex chuckled slightly. If only. "Take care of yourself, Claire," she said, pulling the redhead into a goodbye hug. She would at least get a cuddle out of this. It was only when the embrace lasted a second too long, and Lex thought she sensed something. The sound of Claire taking an intake of air clinched it.

She had smelt Lex's hair.

Separating, the women looked at eachother. Lex thought she saw... sensed...

And Claire's lips where so very, very inviting.

Lex could not help herself. She instinctively leaned in and pressed her mouth against Claire's. Perhaps it was out of surprise, but she found no resistance. Claire actually seemed to deepen it. Lex was in heaven.

But as soon as the kiss ended, Lex saw the shock in Claire's face. Instantly the blonde's spirits were crushed. She blew it - big time. "I'm... I'm sorry... " she breathed. "I'm so sorry. I... " She had ruined everything. Their perfect day was destroyed because of Lex's desire to see something from Claire, some mutual attraction - but of course she was wrong. What was she thinking? Lex was a fool. "I... I should go. I'm sorry... " She turned to leave, before she could embarass herself or Claire anymore... when she felt something grip her hand.

Looking down, she saw Claire's hand wrapped tightly around hers. Looking up at the redhead, Lex was met with a loving smile. "Stay," Claire whispered. Lex could not believe it.

Claire looked into her eyes. "Stay with me." Before Lex knew it, Claire's lips where on hers once more...

Less than ten minutes later, the two women fell onto Claire's hotel bed, their kisses deep and passionate. Their hands were moving like lightning, everywhere at once: stroking skin, running through hair, pulling at clothing. All of Lex's doubts were a world away as she fondled the redhead's ample chest. Eventually Claire broke their kiss and they both gasped for air. She framed Lex's face with her hands as she straddled her. "Oh my God... this... this... " She was panting heavily, her hair already dishevelled. "This really isn't like me at all... "

Her mind foggy with desire, Lex took an uneasy gulp. "I... I thought you said you'd been with... "

"No, no, I mean... " Claire's eyes were wide, boring straight into Lex's. "I'm not usually... this... this impulsive. I just... " She gasped again. "You're just... so... " Claire then dove forward and kissed Lex hungrily, forcing the two of them down against the mattress, Lex's arms and legs automatically wrapping around her...

TO BE CONTINUED