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Hope you all had a Happy Easter and didn't pig out on too much chocolate.

Once back at the cabin Tate lit the fire to warm the place up while Alex disappeared into the bathroom. Tate had butterflies dancing in her stomach, remembering Alex's words earlier. Would tonight be the night, would her dreams come true and she'd get to make love to the woman who had haunted her dreams for the past 5 years? She pat Buster absently as she contemplated this and while waiting for Alex to vacate the bathroom. Would Alex give her a sign? Would she have to take the initiative? She sighed, why couldn't it just be easy?

She shot upright as Alex came out of the bathroom, steam billowing out behind her and Tate was surprised after a quick glance at the clock that she had been in la la land for so long. Alex had obviously taken a shower and was now standing there smirking at her while wearing nothing but a towel, wet hair combed back off her face, skin still a little moist and overall just drop dead sexy. Tate felt her jaw become unhinged and Alex chuckled

"Don't be long Tate, desert won't wait forever" and with a wiggle of her eyebrows headed for the stairs. Tate about tripped over her own feet in her haste to get to the bathroom for the quickest shower on record.

Alex lay naked in the big comfy bed, covers up to her chest, arms crossed on top as she waited for her soon to be lover. She shivered at the thought, her excitement palpable. She couldn't stand another day without having Tate. She knew she had promised to go slow, she knew they were going to wait until after their first date, a date which she doubted would happen now until after Jonathon was caught. She was not prepared to wait that long, besides if anything should happen and she didn't take the opportunity to make love to Tate she would regret it for the rest of her life.

Movement downstairs alerted her to the fact that Tate had finished her shower, a delicate brow arched, that was fast. Someone seemed eager. Rolling onto her left side she propped her head in her left hand and waited for Tate to come up the stairs. She smiled as tussled short hair appeared on the staircase, then broad naked shoulders before modesty was protected by a large bath towel. Tate paused when she reached the top of the stairs as eyes met.

Alex offered a reassuring smile and flicked the covers back on Tate's side of the bed, making sure not to flash Tate, much to Tate's disappointment. With a shaky hand she turned off the main light, leaving the loft lit only by the glow of the roaring fire downstairs. It was still light enough to see well by as Tate moved forward to the edge of the bed. Alex watched waiting, her breath caught in her throat as Tate's skin flushed red but she didn't hesitate to flick the towel loose.

Alex groaned and nearly swallowed her tongue at the fit young body presented to her as Tate stood stock still letting her eyes rake up long, lean and well toned legs. Trimmed dark curls led up over a washboard stomach any guy would be proud of, lean waist, before it flared out to a surprisingly flat chest, an A cup if Tate was lucky and wide shoulders. There wasn't an ounce of spare flesh on Tate, but she wasn't skinny either, just lean muscle, like a runner. Lean muscle which was sliding into bed.

As Alex came back to the present and looked up into unsure eyes she smiled and opened her arms, her heart rate tripling with the knowledge this gorgeous young woman was all hers.

"Come here" she whispered, guiding Tate carefully by the shoulders as she rolled onto her back, Tate above her, her body lovingly cradled by Alex's thighs and hips. They both gasped sharply as Tate lowered herself gently so more of her weight was on Alex but a good deal was still on her arms, her elbows bracketing Alex's torso, hands fisted in sheets. Alex grabbed those bulging biceps, loving the feel of the hard muscle encased in soft skin. She needed to kiss Tate, like yesterday. It had been too long and she arched up as Tate leant down and their lips met in a heated fiery dance that had the temperature skyrocketing.

Tate could feel her head spinning, her body shaking and although a little scary it was euphoric. It was like your favourite crazy carnival ride that you never wanted to get off. She wanted to get closer to Alex, always closer as she slid her arms under her lovers back and curled her hands under her shoulders. Alex's hands were alternatively raking her back or cupping her head to pull her closer. Lips mashed and teeth knocked but it still wasn't enough, she wanted to taste all of Alex.

Breaking the kiss she trailed her hungry mouth down Alex's throat, tasting the salt of her skin and the sweat. Her ears rang with the cries of Alex as she nibbled and licked her way then bit Alex's collarbone. She took her time savouring one side of Alex's neck and shoulder before licking her way to the other side.

Alex lost all thought process long ago, what Tate could do with her mouth! And it was just on her neck, neutral ground. She was already fighting the urge to pump her hips against Tate's, to create some friction and try and soothe the ache which had grown deep inside her belly and spreading. If Tate wanted to take her now she could, she was that wet. She knew she wouldn't last long this time. It was a long time between drinks for her and she needed to soothe the beast before attempting to make love to Tate for her first time.

She cried out and arched high as without ceremony Tate latched onto her right nipple. OMG. That was, that was. Oh boy words failed her. She could feel the tugging all the way to her core and she became wetter still, could feel it practically running down her thighs. No one had ever done that to her before, she had never felt like this before. No matter what anyone thought this wasn't sex, even though the lust was incredible she also felt it to her soul and her chest was tight with emotion. If she didn't think she would scare Tate she would probably be crying right now, she was so overwhelmed.

She bit her lip as Tate moved to the other breast and she lost her head to sensation. Everything but the feel of Tate's mouth working her nipple was obsolete. A plane could crash into the cabin and she didn't think she would care. She was totally unaware of the sounds being emitted from her mouth, that she was chanting Tate's name, making gurgles and hisses. Olivia would have teased her mercilessly about getting her own back if they were in the house. She was putting Olivia to shame.

Alex blinked her eyes open when the sensations ceased and found herself looking up at the passionate face of her lover. Tate's skin was still flushed, but with need, not shyness, her eyes were slightly glazed, her mouth open and her breathing was harsh and fast. She was about to complain about Tate stopping when she felt a curious hand sliding down her side, on a one way mission she hoped. She whimpered causing Tate to smile when the hand paused to tease her tight little curls at the apex of her thighs. The smile turned into a groan when the hand finally slid lower and was met by an abundance of heat and copious amounts of wetness.

Tate was stunned. She'd done that to Alex? Pride swelled in her chest. Obviously she was doing something right. Cautiously she slid two long lean fingers through curls and outer lips, searching blindly for that little nubbin which she knew from self exploration could bring much pleasure. She found the little bump the same time as Alex deafened her with a scream and about threw her off she arched so hard. Wow.

Through trial and error she continued to explore while peppering kisses across Alex's skin, her shoulders, her neck, her ears and ending in a kiss that consumed them both. Alex's hips pumped in time with her fingers wanting more and Tate knew exactly what it was she wanted and granted it. Finding the tight opening she slowly breached before pushing two fingers in deep. Alex went wild beneath her and Tate was awed, why had she thought Alex would be a cool calm lover?

As she watched her lover climbing her own pleasure could no longer be ignored, she could feel it building and realised suddenly her own hips were grinding into Alex's and her hand, creating a pain in her wrist she studiously ignored as sensations washed over her

"Alex" she groaned "My Alex"

"Yes" Alex cried, whether in reply to her words or just in the moment she wasn't sure but as the familiar tightening in her stomach hit she was shocked to realise how close to climaxing she was. As Alex's thrusts became quicker, more frantic and shallower she realised Alex too was on the edge.

"TAAAAAAATE" Alex cried her body jerking and if Tate hadn't felt firm muscles clench around her fingers and wetness pour out to cover her hand she would have thought Alex was convulsing her spasms were that hard. That hard and utterly beautiful to watch and Tate only had to give two more hard frantic thrusts before she too saw Nirvana. It felt like every cell in her body exploded with pleasure, a startled cry was wrenched from her and then she slumped, having the presence of mind to fall to the side so she wouldn't crush Alex.

For long minutes all that could be heard in the Cabin was harsh breathing which was gradually easing. Then a few wet kisses and murmurs of delight and soothing as Alex stroked Tate's back as she continued to shiver in aftershocks.

"Wow" Tate groaned when she could finally speak. Alex smiled and brushed sweat matted hair back from Tate's brow with a shaky hand. Wow alright "Alex I never thought... I never knew" Tate breathed

"Me neither" she whispered truthfully, still amazed herself. Her heart ached, literally overflowed with emotion for her new young lover. She continued to stroke her back for long minutes until Tate uttered a content sigh

"I don't think it can get any better than that" she murmured and Alex raised a brow and looked down on her

"Is that a challenge?" she asked and Tate did a wonderful blowfish impersonation until with a growl Alex rolled her over.

They made love several times into the early hours of the morning. Alex made Tate's first time memorable and pleasurable, and after when she was slightly sore showed her that digital penetration wasn't required to make love. Of course she was overjoyed when Tate repaid her in kind. When they finally fell asleep around 2.00am exhausted Buster gave his own sigh of relief and with a snort removed his paws from his ears. Tomorrow he'd have to sneak off to the barn for a nap.

Olivia strolled to breakfast the next morning with Tyler, Abbie and Elliot. Elliot had given her a nod and a smile this morning before wishing her Good morning. She had responded with a smile of her own and squeezed his arm. She watched him visibly relax and so far he had kept up a running commentary for Tyler on some of the dumb arse things she'd done the first couple years working with him. Of course she couldn't help but add a titbit or two of her own.

Laughing they pushed the door open to the mess and froze in shock when they found Tate and Alex locked in a heated embrace. Olivia jumped backwards as a whimpering Buster scurried past them like the hounds of hell were after him. All four watched him race for the barn.

"Guess he's had enough" Tyler chuckled "Poor Bastard, wonder if he got any sleep last night. I'll have to tell Callum not to expect him"

Olivia rolled her eyes and turned back to the loved up couple who still had no idea they were there as they continued to kiss passionately. Better them catching them than Callum, or so she thought as Abbie let loose a wolf whistle that had Tate looking up in horror and hastily trying to pull away.

Olivia took note of the slightly dazed look on the young woman's face. Hmmm not to mention the black rings around her eyes. Appeared not much sleep was had last night. When Alex sighed and turned to them Olivia grinned evilly upon seeing the massive hickee on her neck. Oh yeah she was going to have fun with this

"Get in a fight with an octopus Cabot?" Abbie quipped as they all moved forward out of the doorway. Alex replied with the bird causing Abbie to laugh.

Olivia walked up to Tate who was studiously back watching their breakfast. A quick look at the hotplate showed bacon, eggs, sausages, tomato and mushrooms. Yum.

"Morning, sucker." She clapped Tate on the back and laughed when red spread across her young friends face. "Rough night?"

"You planning on eating this morning?" Tate growled and Olivia grinned. Ah threats

"Just concerned. Maybe you and Alex can have a nap this afternoon" she stated straight faced

"Considering you lot are on your own for meals once I cook up lunch I'd say that is a very good plan"

"Huh?" Olivia was confused

"It's Friday Olivia. I have from Lunch Friday until Sunday dinner off. You get lunch, if you are good, then after that you are on your own til Sunday"

"Then we all need to go Pubbing" Abbie drawled as she walked up "You do have a Pub in this town right?" she asked and when the two locals shot her an evil look she shrugged "Just asking. We'll go out, have a meal, get to know each other better and me and Stabler will kick your arses at pool"

"Bring it on" Olivia grinned "I've seen Stabler play"

"Fuck you" Stabler mock growled as he and Tyler walked off to get their coffees.

"I'll have to ask Alex" Tate shrugged and looked at the two women staring at her in shock "What?"

"Tell me you did not just say that" Abbie groaned "Tate, Tate, Tate. Stop being a pussy cat. You defer to Alex all the time she'll eat you for breakfast"

Olivia's jaw unhinged when Tate went bright red and quickly spun away from them. Oh My God, she did not need to know that. She looked over at Alex who seemed to be holding her own with Tyler over by the coffee machine while Elliot had wandered off to sit at a table to drink his coffee and pretend not to listen. She had to grin though, way to go Alex. Cougar! She returned to earth when Abbie strode past her determinedly, heading for Alex. Oh boy.

Giving Tate one last pat on the back she offered up some friendly advice

"Tate, you gotta work on that blushing. Abbie and Tyler will have a field day with you otherwise" she chuckled and with a last soothing pat on the back went to rescue her sister from their friend.