I had some fun writing this chapter. As always, John6Lisa was there every step of the way helping me move things along :) Thanks kid! :p
Myka looked up at the midday sun and pulled the hard hat off her head. She wiped the sweat off her forehead with the back of her sleeve and looked forward to the partially constructed building. It was Monday and she had a long work week ahead. In the distance she saw her foreman and friend, Pete, approaching her. As soon as he reached though, she felt a light tap on her shoulder and whirled around to come face to face with the woman who had been occupying her thoughts since their first meeting on Friday.
"Hello darling." Accented words wafted to her ears.
"Helena, hi! What are you doing here?" Myka asked nervously, feeling self-conscious at her dirty coveralls and disheveled appearance.
"Oh, I just happened to be in the area," Helena joked before continuing, "actually, I have a lecture at 1 so I thought I'd stop by for a bit. I wanted to find out what would be the appropriate attire for tomorrow's excursion."
"Oh casual is fine. Ya know, jeans and Tshirt."
"Marvelous. Well I uh, guess I'll see you tomorrow then right? 8 o'clock?"
"Yup, 8 o'clock."
Helena leaned in and gave Myka a shy peck on her cheek before gliding gracefully out of the construction site. Myka was all too aware of Pete witnessing the entire affair so she made to walk off in the other direction, not wanting her friend to see her current shade of crimson red. But she wasn't so lucky.
"Oh no you don't. You know Mykes, it so not right that you get more hot babes then I do. I mean, look at this body," Pete gestured up his body with his hands "come on, this is Prime grade-A steak here! The ladies can't get enough of it!"
Myka shook her head and punched him lightly on the arm. "She's different, Pete."
"Yeah? You really like her eh?"
"I really do, Pete, I really do."
Pete smiled at his friend, happy that she was finally getting back on the horse.
"Come on, since you're so happy and in such a good mood, you're buying me lunch!" he teased, and they both walked off the site in search of food.
Tuesday morning Myka was nervous again but this time she was more confident of herself. She already knew Helena liked her and spending the day together would give them a chance to get to know each other better. It had been a while since Myka had really dated anyone and to be honest, this was the first time she ever felt this strongly about someone. She pulled up on the curb outside the hotel and jogged into the lobby, her eyes scanning the room for the gorgeous professor. She looked to the elevator just as Helena got off and her heart skipped a beat. My god! this woman could be wearing a potato sack and she would still look hot. Myka mused as she watched Helena approach in skinny jeans, a low neck top, brown leather jacket and matching knee-high boots.
"Good morning, darling, see something you like?" Helena flirted.
Myka gulped, trying to find her voice. She could play at this game too. She leaned in to whisper in Helena's ear, "What's not to like?" pause, "I'd be open to exploring for more...things..to like."
Now it was Helena's turn to gulp. The air was thick with sexual tension that she needed to break or they would end up changing direction and heading back up to her room. She hooked her arm in Myka's and pulled her along.
"Come on love, show me the world."
Myka had decided to take Helena to the Paynes Prairie Preserve State Park. It was just South of the University, along the 441. She figured Helena, being in the Biology field, would appreciate the opportunity to observe and interact with a bit of Florida's flora and fauna. Along the trail she chose, Helena would be able to witness cranes, American alligators, egrets and herons and Spanish horses or American bison grazing in the marsh. the eager Engineer had it all planned out. She had to make a quick stop at Sonny's BBQ for the last additions to her picnic basket and then they would be all set; rent a couple of bicycles and take a ride through Jackson's Gap Trail, then head back to the picnic area for a nice quiet lunch. She even had a couple of her favourite books packed as well, just in case Helena was up for a bit of reading.
They rode along the trail for a bit before pausing at one of the viewing spots for a bit. From this vantage point, they could clearly see the bison roaming; egrets twittering about on their backs. Helena seemed awestruck. Myka was loving the peaceful look that settled on Helena's face.
"Myka, this is amazing. Thank you." Helena's voice came out soft and sweet, tinged with a sense of wonder.
"You're amazing." Myka responded automatically.
Helena turned her head to look at Myka, their faces were closer than she thought and the tip of her nose was a breath away from the tip of Myka's. She stole a glance at the taller woman's lips and couldn't help the low sound that escaped her throat at seeing the Engineer bite her lower lip. She cocked her head to the side and leaned in. It was now or never. Her eyes closed as her lips made contact with Myka's and both women gasped at the jolt that rushed through them. The kiss was tentative at first. Lips against lips, Helena's hands moving to cup Myka's face, Myka's hands moving to Helena's hips to pull her in… and then it deepened. Helena's tongue tickled Myka's lips, seeking entrance, and the young engineer visibly whimpered in her arms, allowing unabashed access to her mouth. The professor's tongue traced the contours of Myka's mouth before settling to duel with her tongue. Myka had Helena pressed flush against her and her body naturally kept leaning in; pushing forward, in an attempt to meld them together. As Oxygen became an issue, their lips parted, and Myka rested her forehead on Helena's. Both women wore a satisfied smile on their face.
"Lunch?" Myka offered.
"Yes." Helena agreed. They both continued along the trail, headed for the picnic area.
Myka looked at all the food she had spread out on the blanket and blushed. "I'm sorry. I wasn't sure what you liked...so I kinda got a bit of everything."
"Oh darling, you're too sweet. I'm not sure that I can eat all of it, but I would definitely like to…..taste...everything you have to offer." Helena responded, her voice lowering considerably for the last part.
The teasing and flirting continued over lunch; their touches and advances considerably bolder after their kiss on the trail. Myka had packed strawberries and whipped cream and Helena was currently seductively biting into the fruit, her gaze never leaving Myka's.
"Mmmmm darling, this is absolutely divine! You must try it!" Helena insisted, offering it to her companion. Myka leaned over and bit into the fruit, ensuring that her lips grazed Helena's fingers; she could see the older woman's eyes darken with desire.
"You're right, it IS divine." Myka teased, leaning in again to suck the remaining whipped cream off Helena's still outstretched hand. She made a point of taking each digit into her mouth and cleaning it off meticulously with her tongue. It was more than Helena could handle, and she pressed forward, gently laying Myka down onto the blanket before positioning herself above the taller woman. She paused for a moment, hovering over the woman below her.
"You really are beautiful, Myka Bering." she whispered, brushing the pad of her thumb across Myka's cheek. Myka's hand reached up and curled around Helena's neck, bringing her head down and connecting their lips once more.
All the sexual tension from before exploded around them. Helena couldn't keep her hands off the woman and soon enough, her fingers were lifting the hem of Myka's shirt. As her fingers came into contact with the warm skin of Myka's taut stomach, the young engineer groaned and pushed herself further into the professor. Her head lolled back and Helena took the opportunity to place soft kisses down her neck; sucking and nipping as she went along. On hearing another groan escape the younger woman's lips, Helena lifted her head, wanting to lose herself in those green eyes.
Staring back at her, too close for comfort, were the large brown eyes of a bison. She panicked. Screaming at the top of her lungs and jumping off Myka; ready to bolt. The bison seemed equally alarmed and charged off the the other direction. Before she could get her heart rate back to normal she heard the hearty laughter erupting from Myka.
"That wasn't funny darling, he could have trampled us!" Helena complained, embarrassed at her outburst.
"Awww, come here you." Myka cooed pulling Helena in for a warm embrace.
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