"Oh, Garnet, we shouldn't!" Pearl bit back a moan as Garnet pulled her into a searing kiss, her hands roaming over her waist and down to her petticoats.
"I know your father would kill us both, but he's not here at the moment. Besides, he's not expected back for another hour, we have plenty of time." Garnet picked her up and carried her to her bed, laying her down gently and kissing down to her neck.
"Oh, hnng..." Pearl moaned and grabbed onto Garnet's shoulders. "Oh, but what if he finds out!"
"He won't, as long as you can keep from makin' too much noise." Pearl pushed her up and off then sat up with a huff.
"I can promise you, you will be the only one making too much noise." Pearl grabbed the front of Garnet's vest and began to undo the buttons, then threw it to the floor followed by her shirt and tie. Pearl's hands ghosted over the binding of Garnet's chest and swept down to her pants, unbuttoning them and pushing them down to reveal a pair of plain white boxer briefs. Pearl lifted an eyebrow and shot her a curious look.
"What? They're comfortable. Now turn around." Pearl did as asked and Garnet began unlacing her. Garnet let her skirts drop away until she was left in only her chemise and corset. Garnet reached for the laces but couldn't find them. "Pearl. Where are your laces?" She watched her girlfriend's shoulders turn bright red. "Pearl?" She turned slowly and Garnet's mouth dropped. Her corset was laced in the front with a silk bow, Pearl's breasts pushed up just right. Garnet was absolutely speachless. Pearl laughed at her stunned face and grabbed her hands, leading them to the bow at the bottom of her corset. Garnet pulled the string undone and unlaced it slowly, fingers barely brushing against Pearl's chemise as more and more of it was exposed. She got it completely unlaced and pushed it off, only one piece of clothing left between her and Pearl's naked skin. Pearl's hardened nipples were noticeable through the thin fabric, and on impulse Garnet ran her hands over her breasts, rubbing her thumbs over the hard nubs. Pearl gasped and shivered, her hands clawing up Garnet's arms to her shoulders.
"Garnet..." The glazed look in Pearl's eyes, the way she whispered her name, her ragged breathing, the way she bit her lip and rubbed her thighs together, squirming. Garnet barely restrained herself as she tore the chemise at the front and pressed Pearl against the bed, ravishing her neck with teeth and tongue. Pearl whined and begged, pushing against Garnet to send her lower and lower. "P-please...?" It was both a command and a question, and Garnet wasn't about to refuse.
"Pearl... Before we continue, I just want to tell you that I-" There was a shout and the sound of a carriage pulling up to the house. Pearl's eyes went wide and her face paled significantly as she pushed Garnet off of her.
"Father's home! You have to leave. NOW." Pearl grabbed her corset and laced it quickly, ignoring the ripped fabric of her chemise, and quickly threw on her skirts. Garnet finished lacing her tie just as Pearl turned for her to tie the bow of her dress. Garnet did so in a pinch, and soon they were hurrying towards the parlor. They barely made it in time to grab their tea cups and take a drink before Pearl's father burst through the doors, eyeing them suspiciously.
"Oh! Father! You're home." Pearl stood with a smile and stood to greet him with a kiss. "How was business?"
"Fine as always. Doctor Toujours, I wasn't expecting to see you this evening." Garnet held his gaze, unflinching.
"Father, Garnet stopped in for a visit just moments ago. I didn't think you would mind, but I apologize if you are bothered by her being here." Her father huffed and turned to her.
"Of course not, my Pearl. Please, enjoy your tea. If you'll excuse me." He gave a short bow and turned to leave. Garnet touched Pearl's arm and gave her a nod before following him out of the room.
"Mr. White, if you would please." He stopped and turned back to her, pulling at the fingers of his gloves to remove them. "Sir, I know you do now like me, and I know the reason for that mistrust." He huffed.
"Doctor Tou-"
"Please allow me to finish sir. I will not hold anything against you. In our time, women like me are not well liked, I know. But I love your daughter. And I would like to ask you for her hand." He stared at her a moment, removing his gloves, then turned and set them on a side table with a sigh.
"Doctor-"
"Please, call me Garnet. Doctor seems to formal for this sort of conversation."
"Pardon me. Garnet. I love my daughter whole heartedly. I encouraged her when she wished to get an education, I encourage her still as she works on her machines with much skill and grace. I know that, when I lost her mother I.." His voice cracked slightly and he cleared his throat. "I fell lost, and I know I was not the kindest to her or others. But, as I've stated, I love her unconditionally. And I know that she loves you... So, with that information in hand, I gladly give you my consent." Garnet was speechless for a moment, but quickly pulled herself together.
"Thank you sir. I promise you, you will not regret your decision." She gave him a nod and walked back towards the parlor.
"Garnet." She turned to look at him. "Take care of my little girl." They shared a small smile before both went about their business. When Garnet returned to the parlor, Pearl shot up, a thousand questions written across her face.
"Pearl. As I was saying before we were interrupted." The other woman's face turned bright red, and she looked away. Garnet walked up to her and grabbed her hands, pulling them up to kiss the backs of each. "I love you Pearl." Her head snapped up and their eyes met, Pearl's wide and searching. Garnet felt herself getting lost in the deep baby blues, but snapped out of it. She was on a mission. "So, it is with great affection that I ask you to be my wife."
"Wha- But G-Garnet, my father-!"
"He has given his permission. So, my Pearl. Will you accept?" Pearl was speechless. So much to say, so little time. She settled for a single word.
"Yes."