A Pathway of Adversity
Chapter 18
"I just wonder what we are going to do when it rains!" Joey chuckled as she and Charlie enjoyed their date, walking side by side on the white sand.
"We'll go to the cinema instead!" Charlie grinned, but then became serious. "I wish there wasn't always so many people around."
"Why?" Joey asked; a smile playing on her lips.
"Because I want to hold you so much." Charlie explained; longingly.
Joey's heart gave a thump in her breast. She was pleased that Charlie felt this way and quickly grasped her fingers, but feared they would be snatched away immediately. Instead, Charlie wove her own around Joey's and they remained, locked together for a few, long moments.
"Tell me some more about your family, Joey." Charlie requested after a little silence. "I know about your brother for obvious reasons, and a little about your dad, but you haven't spoken about your mother."
Charlie watched as Joey looked away. Joey released Charlie's fingers; stuffing her hands quickly into her jeans pockets. Her happy face became clouded and Charlie felt a pang of guilt for being the cause of it.
"I'm sorry, Jo. I had no right to ask such a personal question." Charlie confessed. "I just want to know all about you."
"The Police Officer in you?" Joey asked tensely.
"No, not really... It's just the more I know about you, the closer I feel to you."
Joey looked down at the sand as they walked along. Charlie's free hand caught her attention; her long, slender fingers were soft and sensitive. She imagined for one moment, those soft fingers running through her hair and over her skin; having the ability to set her body and soul on fire. Suddenly, she was aware her breath was short and she had stopped walking. She looked up at Charlie whose face showed only concern.
"Joey?"
"Charlie... I just wish I could... I mean, I want to... Oh God!" She said, closing her eyes.
"I feel the same!" Charlie breathed.
Joey opened her eyes and searched Charlie's.
"But we mustn't rush things. You may not be ready to...to..." Joey said; taking her hands from her pockets.
"Call it instinct, but I need and want you so much." Charlie said quickly, taking hold of Joey's free hands in her own. "Whenever you're near me, I just want you so much!"
Joey could feel the urgency and want as she stood close to Charlie and gently squeezed her fingers, demonstrating that she understood and felt just the same. Every pulse in her body was throbbing and her lips ached to touch Charlie's.
"Come home with me?" She asked, softly.
Charlie nodded her head; never taking her eyes away from Joey's.
They turned and ran, hand in hand up the grassy bank, helping each other to climb; stumbling and giggling in their haste. The blood in their veins pumped furiously around their bodies, and each could feel perspiration as it formed and gently trickled over their skin in anticipation of a promise of heaven.
Never had such soft fingers caressed Charlie like this. Each gentle touch of a pulsating finger, and each sweep of a sensual tongue, sent wave upon wave of hot and cold chills through her veins. She heard herself crying out as each wave of desire rushed from her soul. She tried to hold back; longing for the build-up to last forever, until at last she could wait no longer and the hot throbbing sensation escaped, bringing her to a powerful, yet wondrous climax.
Her eyes were shut tightly. She was gripping Joey's body as if her life depended on it. Her breathing was heavy and a bead of perspiration trickled its way down between her breasts; settling on her abdomen.
Joey remained silent; wondering if Charlie would run or stay. She moved her hand and lightly caressed Charlie's flushed cheek; as if reminding her she was still there. Charlie opened her eyelids slowly, not wishing to lose the precious moment. Her eyes came to rest on Joey's and she smiled.
"Charlie... Are you okay?" Joey whispered.
Charlie's heart was beginning to beat in a regular rhythm again, but the memory of Joey's touch remained, etched on her memory.
"Yes." She replied quietly.
They remained looking into each other's eyes for a few more moments, until Charlie relaxed her hold on Joey's body and instead, wove her fingers through Joey's tousled hair.
"I never knew it could be so wonderful." She whispered, playing with Joey's long tresses.
"You are wonderful, Charlie." Joey observed.
"I am wonderful when I'm with you, Joey. You make me wonderful."
Joey lightly traced the outline of Charlie's features with her finger tips.
"We're wonderful together; you and I. I don't care what happens now, as long as I have you." She whispered.
"Is this total madness, Joey or am I just a little insane?" Charlie smiled.
"Just a little insane, as I am too. Sometimes it helps."
Joey placed her lips onto Charlie's and kissed her gently. But the passion rose quickly between them and Charlie rolled on top of Joey; taking the initiative.
The insanity of their new love poured its desire long and late into the night; neither wishing it to end; neither wishing their bodies to part.