Title: Moving On

Author: Raven Shadowrose

Rating: M

Pairing: ?/?

Summary: Dixie has been left broken hearted by Cyd's departure from the Holby team, what will happen when Cyd is replaced by Hannah Darbyshire and Dixie takes a liking to her? Will she find the happiness that she has been searching for, or will she end up with even more of a broken heart?

Disclaimer: I do not know or own any of the characters from Casualty, any original characters and the story are my property and I do not give permission for anyone to use this story.

A/N: This story will contain some femslash, if you do not wish to read then, by all means, back away slowly the way you came, other than that, enjoy the story and reviews are appreciated.

Thank you to chan. nelson4444 and BeethovenRIP for your comments :)

Please note that there is some adult content in this chapter, you have been warned and I take no responsibility if you continue to read and find you do not like it.

Chapter Twenty-Six.

Hannah and Dixie had breakfast with Jeff and Polly before they dropped Polly off at home with her new guitar. It made Hannah smile as she imagined Polly playing on it all day. Hannah liked that Polly was happy, though she had sensed that Polly wasn't totally happy, there was something bothering her. Hannah made a note to ask Polly about it when they all met up for Sunday lunch tomorrow afternoon.

Hannah smiled, she could hear Dixie flicking through the channels on the television, Dixie was a serial flicker, Hannah wondered if she ever managed to watch a full programme. She had learned how Dixie's mind worked in the months that they'd been together, and it was her quick mind that meant she got bored easily when watching television. Hannah finished off tidying up the kitchen and she made some tea for herself and Dixie. She was trying to keep herself busy to stop herself thinking about the night she was about to spend with Dixie. She was nervous, it had been a long time since she'd had anyone in her bed and she feared that it would show.

Dixie smiled as she heard Hannah pottering about in the kitchen, she really liked that she was welcome in Hannah's personal space. She could imagine sharing this house with Hannah for the rest of their lives, maybe Jeff was right, maybe she should move in with Hannah. Dixie was still pondering moving in with Hannah when she came in with two cups of tea and some chocolate biscuits. 'Cheers beautiful.' Dixie took her cup from Hannah and one of the biscuits. 'You're welcome.' Hannah curled herself up at one end of the sofa and sipped at her tea. Dixie used the time to look at Hannah, she seemed lost in thought. Dixie took in the tattoos that she could see; the pentagram, the dragon, and the cherry blossom on Hannah's bare foot. She was looking forward to seeing the rest of them tonight. Dixie looked at Hannah again, she looked nervous, maybe it was too soon to be doing anything with her. 'Hannah?'

'Yes, Dixie.'

'Are you nervous about tonight?'

'A little bit.'

'We don't have to do this, if you're not ready then I will wait until you are.'

'It's not that, it has just been a while for me, that's all.'

'Are you sure? I don't want you to feel like you have to do this, I'd rather you tell me if you're not ready.'

'I'm ready, I promise.'

'Okay, if you're sure.'

'I am.' Dixie vowed to take it slowly with Hannah, she didn't want to force her into anything or rush her, she wanted Hannah to feel comfortable and safe.

Hannah was happy that Dixie had asked her if she was ready for taking their relationship further. She was ready, but she felt nervous, she supposed that it was normal for someone that hadn't had a partner in the longest time. 'Hannah, I'm going to run you a bath, it will help you relax.'

'Thanks Dixie, you're sweet.'

'I want you to be comfortable Hannah, and a bath will achieve that.'

'Okay, I think you might be right.'

'I am, trust me.'

'I do.'

'Go and get something to wear for afterwards.' Hannah did as Dixie asked her, she chose her favourite pyjamas, she appreciated the effort that Dixie was putting in to help her feel relaxed. Hannah felt her nerves slowly start to dissipate, there was nothing to fear, she was quite happy to put herself in Dixie's hands for the evening.

Dixie ran her fingers through the water that she had put into Hannah's bath, it was hot enough to help Hannah relax and calm her nerves. She'd put Hannah's favourite bubble bath into the water and used it to create lots of bubbles. Dixie was grateful that every room in Hannah's house had dimmer switches, she turned the lights down low and went into Hannah's room to get her. 'Come on beautiful, your bath awaits.' Dixie held Hannah's hand as they went into the bathroom. 'Thank you for this.'

'Take your time and relax, I'll see you soon.' Dixie kissed Hannah gently until her lips parted and she deepened the kiss, slowly tangling her tongue with Hannah's. Dixie pulled back and she smiled at Hannah. 'Consider that a taste of later on. Go on, get in.'

'Are you not staying?'

'I have something to do.' Dixie kissed Hannah again and then left the bathroom.

Hannah was still feeling light-headed from Dixie's kiss, it had been so full of passion and heat that her legs had almost buckled. She wanted more, it scared her a little bit, but there was a bigger part of her that wanted Dixie to kiss her like that again. Hannah stripped off her clothes and climbed into the bath, it was perfect, the scent of strawberries filled her senses and she sighed quietly. Hannah felt her muscles start to release the tension that they held, it was nice to just lie in the water and let it soothe away her nerves. Hannah closed her eyes and rested her head against the little bath pillow she kept there. She briefly wondered what Dixie was up to and then soaped herself with the strawberry body wash she kept by the bath.

Dixie went into Hannah's room and she pulled out the bag that she had stashed in there when Hannah wasn't looking. She took out the very comfortable throws that she had in there and arranged them on the bed, she was hoping that Hannah would like everything that she had done to the room. Dixie lit the candles she had brought with her, she'd dimmed the lights some time ago and she placed the candles at the side of the bed and anywhere else that she could think of. She looked around the room and adjusted the throws slightly, it was perfect and had just the right amount of intimacy. Dixie changed into her nightwear and waited for Hannah to finish her bath.

Hannah had dried herself off some time ago and she was now dressed in her pyjamas, she pulled down her hair and let it fall in its natural waves. She still felt a bit nervous, but it wasn't as bad as before. Hannah was curious, she wanted to know what it felt like to be with Dixie. She opened the door and went into the hall. 'Dixie?'

'In here beautiful.' Hannah went into her room and found Dixie sat on the bed, but she'd added lots of different covers and the room was bathed in candlelight, it looked amazing. 'You did all of this?'

'I did, do you like it?'

'It's beautiful.'

'Just like you, come here gorgeous.' Hannah sat on the bed next to Dixie and hugged her. 'You smell of strawberries, I like it.'

'Do you?'

'Yes, I love it.' Hannah let Dixie hold her, she was taking comfort from her closeness.

Dixie gently pushed Hannah down into the covers and kissed her, she let her hand roam up and down Hannah's body occasionally too. After a little while she pulled away. 'Hannah, can I see your tattoos?' Dixie saw the blush that spread across Hannah's face. 'I'll turn away while you take your top off and lie down, I promise I won't look until you're ready.'

'Okay.' Dixie turned her head away, she heard a rustle of fabric and Hannah moving on the bed. 'I'm ready.' Dixie turned back to see Hannah lying on her front, she took in the tattoos that were spread across Hannah's back. 'They're wonderful, what do they mean?'

'The butterfly represents the beauty of life, the guardian angel I got to remind myself that there's always someone looking out for me and the raven at the bottom I had done when I came out to my parents. That's why it is in full flight, I had nothing to hide, I was free to be myself.'

'That's beautiful. What about the others?'

'The dragon represents strength, the protection and the creation of life. The pentagram I got done to remind me that I am a spiritual person as well as a physical one. The cherry blossom on my foot reminds me to live my life and make the most of every day.'

'They're truly beautiful, really amazing.' Dixie gently touched each of Hannah's tattoos, she loved them, every one of them had a proper meaning and had clearly been thought through.

Hannah felt Dixie's fingers moving over her tattoos, she closed her eyes as Dixie explored her skin, she quite liked being touched by Dixie. Then she felt Dixie's lips on her shoulder and they trailed down her back, her skin tingled where Dixie's lips had touched it. 'Hannah, will you turn over for me?' Hannah tensed up, could she do it? 'I just want to look at you, I won't touch you unless you give me permission to.' Hannah felt the breath catch in her throat, her nerves had returned. 'If it makes it easier for you I've taken my top off too, we're in exactly the same position. I promise you, I just want to look at you.'

'All right.'

'Take your time, don't rush.' Hannah turned onto her side and then slowly onto her back, Dixie was looking the other way. Hannah took a few moments to compose herself and then she put her hand on Dixie's arm. 'Dixie.' Hannah blushed as Dixie gazed down at her, she was feeling a bit vulnerable as she was half naked. 'You're so gorgeous Hannah. Can I hug you?'

'Yes, you can.' Hannah felt herself pulled into Dixie's arms, the immediate skin contact calmed her and she moved as close as she could to Dixie.

Dixie ran her fingers up and down Hannah's bare back, she really wanted to touch Hannah, but she had promised that she wouldn't without her permission. She gently lay Hannah down in the covers. 'Hannah? I want to touch you, can I?'

'Okay.'

'If you want me to stop just put your hand on mine.'

'All right.' Dixie gently stroked Hannah's bare belly and moved slowly upwards, she stayed around that area until Hannah's eyes fluttered shut. Dixie continued stroking Hannah's skin and then she gently placed one hand over Hannah's left breast. Dixie saw Hannah open her eyes and look at her. 'Do you want me to stop?'

'No, don't stop.' Dixie circled the nipple of Hannah's breast with her finger and it hardened instantly, she saw Hannah bite her lip. She moved her hand across and gave the other breast the same treatment. Dixie heard Hannah gasp quietly, she leaned in and kissed her, letting their upper bodies touch. Dixie felt Hannah's hands moving over her back and down her sides. She moved her lips to Hannah's neck and was rewarded with an audible moan from her. 'Do you like that?'

'Yes, very much.'

'Good, you sound so sexy when you moan Hannah.' Dixie saw the blush creeping up Hannah's skin again. She moved her lips gently over the skin on Hannah's chest and gently kissed the rise of her breasts. 'Can I?' Hannah nodded and Dixie took the right nipple in her mouth, she was rewarded with another moan from Hannah. She gently suckled on Hannah's breast and then moved onto the other one, biting down on the nipple. 'Dixie,' she heard Hannah whisper her name.

'Yes, beautiful.'

'I want to touch you.'

'Okay love.' Dixie lay back on the bed. 'Touch me.' Dixie was quite excited, she wanted to see what Hannah would do.

Hannah moved so that she could touch Dixie, she ran her fingers down Dixie's neck and down the sides of her body. Her hands moved of their own accord and she soon found herself gently stroking Dixie's breasts, she marvelled at how the nipples hardened and Dixie moaned in pleasure. 'Use your mouth beautiful.' Hannah shyly kissed the dip between Dixie's breasts and then she moved her mouth slowly over the right breast and suckled on her nipple. 'That feels good, keep going.' Hannah stroked Dixie's bare breast with her free hand and she heard her moan again. Hannah moved up and kissed Dixie, she felt Dixie's tongue slide between her lips and caress the inside of her mouth. Hannah moaned into Dixie's mouth, she was finding all of this a complete turn on.

Dixie moved Hannah until she was lying on her back, she straddled her legs and kissed her. Dixie moved her hand until it settled on Hannah's thigh. 'Hannah, I want you. I want to touch you and kiss you, I want to slip my fingers inside you and pleasure you until you call my name in the heat of orgasm. I want you to be mine in every way.'

'Take me, I'm yours, all of me.'

'I'm yours too, we'll take it slowly, I want this to be something we'll remember for the rest of our lives.' Dixie gently kissed Hannah, she wanted to show her how much she loved her. 'I love you Hannah.'

'I love you too Dixie.' Dixie smiled and kissed Hannah again, she had much that she wanted to teach her. She stroked Hannah's hair and held her close, Dixie couldn't remember being happier than she was in this moment.

Hannah felt the last of her nerves disappear, she wanted Dixie, wanted to touch her and kiss her and hold her. She had meant it when she said that she was Dixie's, there was nobody else she wanted to be with more. 'Dixie, make love to me.'

'I will, beautiful.' Hannah smiled at Dixie, all the waiting had been worth it, she was certain that she wanted Dixie to make love to her and then wake up in her arms the following morning. Hannah sighed as Dixie kissed her again, she lost herself in the kiss and let Dixie make love to her.