In the car Lorraine couldn't help but keep looking over to Nikki with a smile. Today is like a dream, she thought. But don't get ahead of yourself. Suddenly she felt nervous. She wasn't the best when it came to relationships. Her career had always been her priority, which didn't leave her with much time for a love life. But she was ready for things to change. Her thoughts were interrupted by Nikki.
"Thanks so much for dinner Lorraine", she said, "You didn't have to pay for it all, we could have gone halves".
"Don't worry about it", Lorraine replied - she wasn't one to worry about money, and had enjoyed treating Nikki to such a extravagant meal.
The red Ferrari came to a stop outside a very modern 3-storey town house. Not what Nikki had been expecting, but Lorraine was a bit of a mystery to the staff at Waterloo Road. They knew she had money, but she didn't give anything away as to her private life, and where she actually lived had never been mentioned.
"Here we go", Lorraine said cheerily getting out of the car and meeting Nikki at the front door. Before retrieving her keys she took a minute to study Nikki again, she really did have such beautiful eyes. Don't mess this up, Lorraine thought to herself. She took a deep breath and opened the door, Nikki following her inside, timid at first, not knowing what to expect from the rest of the evening.
Lorraine led Nikki into the living room where they both settled on a worn leather sofa. At first they sat at opposite ends of it. Lorraine was about to offer Nikki a drink but was interrupted by the brunette sliding closer and going in for a kiss. She was pleasantly surprised. A little wine seemed to have given Nikki a lot of confidence, and this was something Lorraine found to be a big turn on. When Nikki pulled away she looked embarrassed.
"Sorry Lorraine. I hope you don't think I am getting too carried away", she said, staring intently into those blue eyes.
"No, not at all. I am enjoying myself Nikki. But maybe I should get us a drink. We can sit and cuddle for a while. How does that sound?"
"That sounds great Lorraine"
After a quick dash to the kitchen she returned with a bottle of wine.
"I hope you don't mind", she said, "I have plenty of wine, but not a lot else!"
Nikki smiled back at her, urging her to return to the sofa. Lorraine obliged. This time sitting closer to Nikki with her head rested against her shoulder. They both took a sip of wine and made themselves comfier on the sofa, Nikki putting her arm around Lorraine in a welcoming manner.
"So, who would have thought this is how today would end", Lorraine said. "I am so happy to be here with you Nikki, I feel at home when you're around. And I don't want to rush into anything, but I hope that a lot more of my nights will be spent cuddling up to you on this sofa".
Again all Nikki could do was smile. "I kind of wish I'd just waited around that time I asked you out instead of running off"
"Well, we got here in the end didn't we", and with a smile she tilted her head to reach Nikki's lips, starting to kiss her passionately. She was still trying to get her head around it all. She was kissing another woman, and she liked it. Nikki was the only person she'd ever felt so drawn to. Deep in thought for a second time that evening Lorraine stopped what she was doing suddenly and Nikki gave her a worried look.
"You okay?"
"Yes sorry, I am fine. Just trying to get my head around this all Nik. Don't worry, I'm not having second thoughts. I just want you to know that this is all new to me, and as much as I try and be the confident person that you know me to be. I am a little nervous. So you'll just have to bare with me"
"Of course. I understand. I would never rush you into anything. I am nervous too", and with those words Nikki put her arm back around Lorraine pulling her in close and kissing her on the forehead.
They sat in silence for a while, enjoying each others company until Nikki fell asleep. She didn't mean to, but it had been a long day.
"Nikki", Lorraine said quietly nudging her gently then realising she was asleep. She looked cute while she was asleep. Lorraine didn't want to wake her, so watched her sleep for a bit. Looking over to the clock she realised it was 1.00am. I might as well join her, she thought to herself, and steadily dozed off into a deep sleep.
Morning came and Nikki woke up first. She felt a bit guilty. She hoped Lorraine wouldn't mind that she fell asleep on her the night before. Lorraine stirred shortly after.
"Morning sleepy-head", Lorraine said in a playful manner.
"Morning", Nikki replied in her deep, sexy voice.
Panic suddenly set in. "What time is it?"
"It's okay, we have time before school starts if that's what you're worried about?"
Nikki nodded still half asleep and aching slightly from sleeping on a sofa all night.
"If you give me 10 minutes I'll get ready, then we can drive to yours so you can grab your stuff and then I can drop you off at school?"
"Sounds great Lorraine. Sorry about falling asleep on you last night, I hope you didn't mind", she said and kissed her briefly on the lips.
"Not at all, you had a long day, and in a way it was the perfect end to our date. Give me a minute to get ready. Then we can head to work".
Before she headed upstairs Lorraine couldn't resist one last kiss. Almost reading her mind Nikki stood up to meet her half way. Lorraine grabbed onto Nikki's shirt and tugged at it, pulling her in close for a kiss. She didn't want to stop, especially when Nikki started to kiss her neck. She groaned, feeling like she was almost melting at the touch. But she had to resist. As much as she wanted to stay here with Nikki all day, she had an important meeting today that couldn't be missed.
Ten minutes later Lorraine had put on another dress, re-applied a little make up and was ready to go.
They made it to Waterloo Road just as the bell went for registration. No-one seemed to notice the woman arriving together. As much as Nikki wanted to kiss her goodbye she resisted the temptation.
"Thanks for last night, see you at lunch", she said simply, quickly walking off towards the PRU. Lorraine smiled to herself, and headed off to her meeting.