Kate awoke before her alarm the next day and stretched slowly. She'd slept well and was ready to face the new day in a happy mood after last night. As she stretched she felt a pleasant soreness between her thighs which were also very sticky after last night.

Kate rolled over and came face to face with the cause of said soreness. Steve was beside her, still fast asleep in her bed and she took a moment to study him whilst reflecting on what they had done last night.

She'd gone against all her usual rules and slept with him on their first date. It had seemed a good decision at the time. Her body had sung as Steve had worshipped it. He was very good between the sheets, probably a sign of many female conquests, but Kate hadn't cared. In fact, after three mind blowing orgasms, she wanted to thank every single one of them for showing him how to love a woman properly. She had certainly reaped the rewards last night!

But now in the cold light of day she wondered if she should have been a bit more cautious. Withheld the 'good stuff' until she knew his intentions. She didn't want to get hurt if they weren't on the same page, but it was probably too late for that. She'd fallen for him already.

Sighing, Kate got out of bed, put on her dressing gown and headed to the kitchen to make her usual morning tea, except this time she would make two mugs. If this was going to be a one night thing, she would have to accept that and be a big girl about it. At least Steve hadn't done a runner in the middle of the night making her feel completely cheap, Kate thought to herself as the kettle boiled.

Steve was beginning to stir when she returned. "Morning," she greeted. "Made you a cuppa,".

"Thanks," replied Steve as he rubbed the sleep from his eyes before scooting up to rest against the headboard whilst Kate took her place beside him on the bed. On top of the duvet this time and still in her dressing gown.

Unlike last night, conversation between them was a little awkward as they drank. Like Kate, Steve was unsure if last night had been a one night thing or the start of something else. He got the impression that Kate was waiting for him to be the one to make the decision.

"Umm, can I have a shower before I leave?" Steve asked. He knew he smelt of sex and wasn't sure how his new boss would take it, although he had been the one instructing Steve to find a girlfriend.

"Sure," replied Kate. "I'll get you a fresh towel,".

"Thanks," said Steve as he finished his drink and headed to the bathroom. He knew where it was after depositing the used condom in the bathroom bin the previous night.

Whilst Steve was in the shower, Kate disappeared down to the kitchen to put the mugs in her dishwasher, along with the mugs from the previous night and find herself a bit of breakfast. It wasn't long before Steve was downstairs, freshly showered but in last night's clothes.

"Would you like something to eat before you go?" Kate asked.

"I'll grab something on the way," Steve replied. "Better get going. Don't want the new gaffer mad at me for being late,".

"OK," Kate said as she started to show Steve to the door until he stopped still.

"Forgotten something?".

"I just wanted to let you know I'll probably be visiting TO-20 again today," Steve revealed. "It would probably be best if we acted as if last night hadn't happened," he suggested.

"Oh," said Kate a little disappointedly. It had been a one night stand after all although it had felt so much more.

"I don't want you getting a turd in your car because someone realises you're sleeping with the enemy," Steve clarified gently, realising Kate had jumped to the wrong conclusion about him.

"Oh," repeated Kate, but this time with a smile.

"See you later," Steve said before he took Kate's lips in a chaste kiss before heading out the door. It had been an easy decision to come to in the end and one that Kate seemed to agree with.

With a smile on her face, Kate re-tightened the dressing gown cord around her waist before heading up the stairs to get ready for the day.