Chapter Three Hundred and Thirty Two
At five o'clock on the dot, Charlie left the police station and was pleased to see Joey waiting eagerly outside. Holding hands, they walked down to the high street together.
"You know, is there any point in buying this thing now?" Joey wondered. "You're going to be working so hard… I'm hardly going to see you."
She threw in a pout for good measure and earned the kiss she had been hoping for.
"We'll have time," Charlie assured her. "Although I might be a little embarrassed when we're actually in the store."
Joey grinned and slipped her arm around her girlfriend's waist.
"You'll be fine," she assured her.
Just outside the shop, Charlie was rooted to the spot.
"I really don't think I can go in there…" she said.
"Well, if you want to buy toys then you have to," Joey insisted. "And we're running out of time."
Charlie laughed as Joey began trying to push her from behind. Giggling, she relaxed and allowed her to literally march her into the store where they were immediately greeted by and overly smiley sales assistant.
"I saw you struggling," the pretty blonde woman greeted. "Is there anything I can help you with?"
Joey smirked and refused to take the lead. Charlie looked helplessly at her and then looked back at the sales assistant. She opened her mouth a couple of times but no sound came out.
"We're looking to buy a strap-on," Joey said, taking pity on her.
"Then you've come to the right place," the woman said. "Right this way."
Charlie clutched Joey's hand and her eyes widened at the array of toys on display.
"How are we meant to pick one of these?" she asked anxiously.
The woman grinned.
"I take it this is your first time," she said gently.
Charlie nodded.
"Not hers though," she added with raised eyebrows at her girlfriend.
Joey smirked at her and took the lead. As funny as Charlie's reaction to being in a sex shop was, she didn't want her to pass out with panic or anything.
"So, what kind of thing are you looking for?" the woman asked.
It was late when Charlie finished work and let herself into the apartment. The trip to the sex shop had been fun, if embarrassing and they had picked something that was apparently a great seller. Charlie had been mortified during the discussion on their preferences and requirements but she was looking forward to trying it out. The living room was dark and there were only two glows of light, one beneath each bedroom door.
"Hello?" she said, poking her head around the door of the bedroom she shared with Joey.
She grinned when she saw Joey already beneath the blankets with the lamp on beside her while she read a book.
"Hey, sweetheart," she grinned. "I've missed you."
"I've missed you too," Charlie said.
She kicked off her shoes and carefully removed her belt. Shrugging out of her trousers and leaving them on the floor, she undid her buttons before crawling up the bed to give her girlfriend a cuddle. Joey put her book down, happily welcoming her girlfriend into her arms.
"Hang on," Charlie said, shifting and looking puzzled.
"What?" Joey asked innocently.
Charlie fumbled with the bed sheets, giggling when she realised that Joey was wearing nothing but the strap-on they'd bought earlier.
"My, haven't you grown?" she smirked.
Joey blushed, feeling suddenly shy. She shifted a little, hoping that she hadn't been too forward in her plans for the night.
"I thought we could try it out," she murmured.
Charlie leant closer again so that she could kiss her. She stroked Joey's face, letting her hand drop to tease her breasts, taking in every contour of her skin. They kissed hungrily, spurred on by the excitement of what they were planning. Joey finished undoing Charlie's buttons and whipped her shirt of as soon as she could. Reaching behind her, she unfastened Charlie's bra, letting it drop quickly. Then she flipped her onto her back and lowered her mouth to her breasts.
"Mmm," Charlie mumbled dreamily.
She closed her eyes as Joey devoured her, knowing exactly what to do in order to thrill them both. Her body trembled a little as Joey's hands and lips explored her, giggling every time the dildo banged into her leg, getting in the way of their bodies.
"This isn't very sophisticated," Joey giggled, settling against her and kissing her mouth again.
"It's fun," Charlie assured her, returning her kiss whole heartedly.
"I hope you don't think I'm some kind of expert on this kind of thing," Joey added, suddenly worried. "I've only used one of these a handful of times."
Charlie drew her closer and offered a kiss that took her breath away.
"Everything's going to be perfect," she said. "Because it always is so long as it's with you."
Joey blushed and kissed her.
"Okay, now this really isn't sophisticated," she said, drawing away. "But the lady in the shop said it was important."
Charlie giggled as Joey applied lubrication to their new toy. Trembling a little and genuinely worried that she was going to get it all wrong, Joey returned to the bed and kissed Charlie again. She trailed her mouth down her body, taking time to kiss her breasts again. She eased her out of her last remaining item of clothing and flung it across the room. Slipping her hand between Charlie's legs, she began to tease her. Charlie moaned inaudibly and parted her legs wider. Joey moved so her hips were in line with Charlie's, manoeuvring herself so that she could enter her.
"You ready?" she whispered.
With her hand still playing between Charlie's legs and her lips close to her ear, she smiled at the genuine look of abandon on her girlfriend's house.
"Very ready," Charlie breathed.
She moaned louder as Joey carefully pushed their new toy into her. They kissed passionately as they began to work up a gentle rhythm. Their bodies worked in unison as Joey thrust inside Charlie. She studied Charlie's face as she watched her enjoy it. Long gone were fears that Charlie was missing something or was interested in this new form of play because she was craving a man. Right here, right now, Joey knew that her girlfriend wanted her only. She buried her lips against Charlie's neck as she felt her gain more control of the situation. Working on penetrating her the way she wanted, Joey grinned as Charlie hooked her legs over her hips, invoking closer and deeper contact. She closed her eyes and concentrated as she felt Charlie grip her bottom, helping her thrust harder. And she couldn't help but enjoy the sensation of the base of the dildo pressing against her. She was already on fire from the way Charlie was reacting to their love making so she knew that the extra pleasure would help drive her over the edge when the time was right.
"Joey!" Charlie cried, knowing she was close.
She could see nothing but stars dancing about on the ceiling as she enjoyed every single moment. After such a long day at work, this felt like the perfect ending.
"Joey!" she moaned again, not caring if they could be heard through the walls.
Joey felt Charlie tense and begin to tremble. She kept going, wanting to give her everything she wanted. Charlie cried out even louder as she reached climax. Crushing her mouth against Charlie's, Joey quickly followed suit before they collapsed in a heap together on the bed.
"That was…" Charlie gasped, hearing her heart pounding in her ears.
"Yeah," Joey managed. "That was… wow."
"Wow," Charlie agreed.
She ran her hands through Joey's long, dark hair and kissed her, gazing into her eyes.
"Did you…?" she asked.
Joey nodded, blushing with shyness.
"I clearly had it positioned right!" she said. "Between that and you… wow."
"Me?" Charlie asked.
"Okay, this might sound kind of weird but whenever I watch you… um… enjoying yourself," she ventured, making them both blush even more. "It just… drives me a little crazy. In a good way."
Charlie smiled and kissed her.
"I know what you mean," she said. "I love making you… enjoy yourself… as much as I like… enjoying myself!"
They giggled and kissed again.
"So, our new toy is a hit?" Joey asked.
"A very big hit," Charlie said. "And do you know what the best part it?"
"Um...?" Joey replied blankly.
"The fact that it's with you," Charlie said. "It's about making love with you in as many wonderful ways as possible. It's about having new experiences and sharing them with you. I never believed in this kind of stuff until I met you but… I feel like, when we're together, when we make love and especially when we reach those kind of dizzying heights at the same time… I feel like our souls touch. Does that make any sense at all?"
Joey smiled tenderly and stroked her face.
"That makes perfect sense," she said.
They kissed for a long time. Eventually, and rather reluctantly, Joey drew away.
"So, are you ready for round two?" she asked.
"Hell yeah!" Charlie happily agreed.
Next time… Xavier's suspicions about Ruby and Liam grow, Joey teaches Romeo to sail and Marilyn's lies get out of control…
