Time And Time Again
By Dimples
Disclaimers:
The many characters in this story are all mine, though the main ones may resemble the X:WP characters, which are not mine....unfortunately. The song in the story is all mine as well.
Love/Sex/Language:
Yes to all of the above. This story depicts an explicit loving relationship between adult women. There is a scene that might seem like voyeurism but it's not....exactly...There is also a scene of self-gratification. The language gets a little rough from time to time but so does the sex...so if you're ok with that.... So if you're under-aged or live in a place that this isn't allowed or this isn't your cup of tea, I suggest you move along and look for something else to occupy your free time.
Violence:
There are some scenes that contain pretty graphic violence but I don't consider them to be much. But if you're of the fainter heart, I'd suggest you don't read 'em. They're really not bad though...Not worse than any regular Xena episode..
Thanks:
To my beta-readers Erin Jennifer and Cindy AKA "ForevaXena" for everything. Starting with beta reading my stories and finishing with posting my stories and giving them a chance in the first place.
To all the readers that took the time to write to me and telling me what they thought, you encouraged me to keep on writing.
And to all the great bards around and their amazing stories that I loved reading and gave me the inspiration to start writing my own.
Author's comments and Feedback: This is the first story I've written of this length. I hope you'll like it. Everything in this story is meant purely for fun and I hope you find it funny (in places it was meant to be funny), dramatic (the same) and so on. I would really appreciate knowing what you think of my stories. Tell me if I'm doin' alright or if I royally suck. Some plot ideas would be very much appreciated also. Actually, come to think of it, any comment would be very much appreciated :) mailto:Dimples_2000_fr@yahoo.com
© Dimples 2001
Part Eight
Ch. 21
Two weeks had passed. Audry and Chris had been going out together daily. Walking around town, going to movies, coffee shops and just talking about anything and everything. They became the best of friends, inseparable. A step toward a change in their relationship was yet to be taken. They felt comfortable around each other and didn't want to rush things, but that didn't necessarily mean flirtation was off-limits as well. They teased and flirted with each other relentlessly, driving each other almost insane with want. The farthest they had gone was a simple, almost platonic kiss on the lips.
It was Friday evening and they had made a date earlier in the morning. Chris would be over in an hour to pick her up. They were going to a nice, high-classed restaurant.
Audry washed her hair and after going through most of her wardrobe, she picked out a green evening gown. It had a low cut with spaghetti straps that left little to the imagination. Picking out a pair of green pumps completed the outfit. She blow-dried her hair and arranged it up, letting a few tendrils of hair frame her face.
Hearing the doorbell, she took one last look at herself in the mirror and ran to open the door. Chris looked beautiful, wearing black slacks with a blue silk blouse. The blouse perfectly accentuated her blue eyes. Her long black hair hung down her back, giving her face a sort of halo. In her hands she was holding a bouquet of flowers, Audry's favorites, and a box of chocolates.
Just as Audry's mouth watered at the beautiful sight in front of her, Chris had much of the same reaction. The sight of Audry made her pulse quicken and her hands grow damp. She was, plainly said, stunned mute. The most beautiful woman she had ever laid eyes on had appeared in front t of her eyes, when the door was opened. Finally she regained her senses and her ability to form coherent words had returned, "You're absolutely breath-taking." Audry blushed at the compliment. Her blush traveled from her face, down to her neck and then to her exposed upper chest, giving her a beautiful, innocent glow. "Thank you. You look beautiful too." As if suddenly remembering her manners she said, "Please, come in."
"These are for the angel that had opened the door." Chris handed the gifts to Audry, making her blush deepen. She took the gifts and thanked Chris. I have never blushed so much in my entire life! What is she doing to me?
"Are you ready to go, Audry?"
"Yes."
"Well then, shall we?" Chris offered Audry her arm and they walked out of the apartment.
At the restaurant, they were seated in a matter of minutes. Though they made the date that morning, Chris had been planning this evening for some time now so she made reservations a few days prior. "The restaurant is beautiful, Chris. It must cost a fortune."
"Nothing's too expensive for you." Answered Chris, flashing her a lopsided grin.
"Ohhh..."
Chris laughed at Audry's antics. She was giving her that 'I can't believe you just said that' look.
"Yeah, yeah. I know. It's such a cliche but it's so true." Said Chris, her eyes sparkling with delight and... something else. Audry smiled gently and put her hand on Chris'. Chris took her hand and entwined their fingers. They ordered their dinner and ate quietly, exchanging a bit of soft, pleasant conversation about all kinds of things. It was nothing more than a friendly conversation over a nice dinner at a nice restaurant, right? WRONG. Both thought at the same time. Chris paid for dinner and they walked to her car. "Would you like to ummm maybe go for a walk on the beach?" asked Chris, nervously.
"Sure, I'd love to." They smiled briefly at each other and then got into Chris' car and drove to the beach. Both women felt scared, unsure of their feelings. Unsure of the other's feelings. Both knew they liked each other, that was a given but neither of them was sure about anything else. Each, in her own heart, had fallen deeply in love with the other. They barely even noticed when it happened...It just kinda did. The problem was, they didn't know how to tell the other. Of course, deep down they hoped the other felt the same way.
Now at the beach, they got out of the car and walked toward the pier. Climbing down the stairs, they reached the sand. The night was perfect for a stroll on the beach. The stars filled the sky like a blanket, covering everything available. Perfectly fitted in between the stars was the white elegance of the moon that left everything in the dark except for the two soon to be lovers. In the middle of the beach, they were illuminated by its soft glow, protected from the darkness around.
As they walked, the tide almost reached their feet so they took their shoes off. Sometime during their walk, their hands entangled together and they were now walking quietly, hand in hand. "This evening has been amazing, thank you Chris."
"I should be the one thanking you, for even accepting my invitation." Audry blushed yet again, hoping it wasn't all that visible and averted her gaze. Chris brought them to a halt and turned to face Audry. She hooked her finger under Audry's chin and raised her face to her eye level. Chris decided in her heart to throw all caution to the wind and confess her true feelings. There's no time like the present, right? There won't be another more perfect time than this.
Looking deeply into Audry's green depths, she put her heart out on the line. "Audry, I...I don't know how to tell you this," Audry was getting worried, she had never actually seen Chris act this way. Maybe I've done something wrong? Something I said? Her rising panic was visible in her expressive eyes, Chris hurried to reassure her, "Hey, no, nothing's wrong!" Snorting and internally kicking herself for acting the way she did, she continued "I just have something to tell you. Something good, mind you...I hope. And I don't know how to approach it. I mean..."
Audry sighed in relief and in turn started laughing. She had never seen Chris rambling before and she thought it was amazingly adorable. "What?!" Chris was confused by her reaction. "Nothing, but look who's talking too much again." offered Audry, teasingly.
This made Chris chuckle and loosen up a bit. She took a deep breath and tried again, "Okay, I'm sorry. I guess I am a little nervous."
"Don't be." With those simple words and Audry's soft touch, all of Chris' fears flew out of the window. She raised her hand to cover Audry's on her cheek and smiled at her. "I'll just say it." Taking another deep breath, she did "I've been in love with you since the moment I first saw you. I've never felt this way about anyone. I mean, I've had relationships but something was always missing. I've found you a best friend, something I've never had before and I don't want to lose that. I want us to be more but...that depends on you. I would be fine with just being friends if that's what you..." Chris hadn't noticed that while she was speaking, Audry's smile was slowly turning broader, giving in to laughter. Chris frowned at her reaction and she didn't know if she should feel hurt or join in. Audry finally stopped laughing when she saw the look on Chris' face. "Oh god, I'm sorry. I wasn't laughing at you. I was just so happy, I am so happy that I was laughing I in relief. Chris, I feel the same way. I've felt the same way for some time." Those words made Chris' heart skip a beat and brought a beautiful, heart-warming smile to her face. She picked Audry up and twirled them around until they were dizzy, both giggling like teenagers.
Chris put Audry down, eventually and looked into her eyes. All playfulness was gone, both were breathing hard and trying to regulate their breathings. "I'm going to kiss you now." Whispered Chris as she closed the distance between them. "Please do." Were Audry's last words before her lips were captured in the softest, sweetest kiss she had ever had the pleasure to receive. The kiss was slow and gentle, not too passionate but just a preview for things to come. When the kiss ended, Chris pulled back and then drew Audry into a hug. "Let's head home." offered Audry, pulling Chris by the hand toward the car. During the drive to Audry's place, which was closer, they could barely keep their hands to themselves. All the touches and caresses they exchanged made their desire grow to such measures that when they had finally arrived at Audry's apartment building, their breathing was labored, both faces were flushed and most of the windows in the car were fogged.
Stepping out of Chris' car, they walked to the front door of the building. They were facing each other, Chris was holding her hands close to her heart. They composed themselves and the chilly night air put their desire on a low burn, for now.
"Well then..."
"Yeah."
A few moments of silence passed between them, both knew perfectly well what the other wanted, needed. At last, Audry was the one who spoke up, "Would you like to come up?" inside she fought with herself. She knew she wanted Chris but...What am I doing?! So what if I have feelings for her? What if she's not the one and all of this is a huge mistake, huh? What then? Feeling silly for fighting with herself, she was busy beating herself up when she noticed Chris' lips moving. "I'm sorry, what did you say?"
Chris sighed and repeated herself "Audry, I don't want this to be a one night stand. I'm not looking for that and I know you're not either. Honey, if you'd let me...I, uhhh, I will always be there for you. All you ever need to do is say the word and I'll be there."
The moment those words left Chris' mouth, the strongest feeling of deja vu passed through Audry's body. Suddenly, everything fell into place and all the scenes from her past lifetimes flashed through her head. She saw Jacque die in Diadra's arms. She saw Jessie in that small cell saying those sweet words to Angie, trying to calm the raging storm in her heart and soul. She saw Jo, whispering to Anne those same words, on board of the Titanic. Now she knew for sure, she knew what Madam Lia had talked about when she told her that her soul would know. That she would know, when the time was right. Her soul had just found its mate.
All those strong emotions that swept through her body made her stumble on her feet. Chris didn't know what was happening, she didn't understand what was wrong with her. One second she was baring her soul to the love of her life and in the other, she saw Audry's eyes glaze over and almost pass out. Chris tried to steady Audry on her feet while waving her hand slightly in front of the widely staring eyes. Actually, Chris had to admit to herself that she didn't really think before she said those words. It was like they were already there. When she they cam out of her mouth it felt to her like someone else had said them. A strong feeling of familiarity passed through her as well. Snapping herself from her thoughts, her attention went back to Audry. "Are you alright?! Audry! Audry?!"
Just as suddenly as everything else happened, Audry snapped from her haze and looked into Chris' concerned blue eyes. Shaking her head as if to clear it from all other thoughts, she said "Yes, I'm fine."
Chris breathed in relief, "Good, you scared me there for a minute. What happened?"
"I'm sorry, I-I don't really know. Just felt something, you know like when you have chills..." Audry didn't want Chris to think that she was crazy, though she was positive now that Chris was indeed her soulmate. She didn't know if she should say anything, maybe Chris didn't feel the connection yet. Besides, Chris had no way to know about such things.
"Oh, okay." Chris knew that Audry was holding something back but she understood and let it go. It wasn't like she knew anything about what went through her, how could she expect Audry to know? She probably thinks that if she said anything it would scare me off. Actually, it probably would. I have no idea what's going on.
Audry composed herself and was now dead serious. "Come up with me?" As Chris was about to say something, Audry quickly continued, cutting her off "This is not going to be a one night stand. How do I know, you ask? Well, I love you Chris Stokes and I don't want this to be only a one night stand."
Finding the look on Audry's face absolutely adorable, Chris bent closer and kissed her lips softly, whispering "I love you too, Audry Haven."
When they parted, Audry grabbed Chris' hand and literally dragged her up the stairs, through the hall and to her apartment door. Fumbling with her keys, Audry finally found the right one and unlocked the door. Chris barely had time to shut the door behind her when she was pulled into a deep, soul-consuming kiss . The kisses slowly became more and more heated, their need to get undressed and feel each other's skin was driving them insane. Both knew that they were rushing things. Chris pulled back and grabbed onto Audry's wandering hands, "Audry, baby wait. Wait please." Both looked much the same, Chris' shirt was halfway off and her pants were unbottoned. Audry's evening gown was zipped open and her shoes were long gone. "What, why?" asked Audry, breathlessly.
"Let's take this slower. I want our first time to be special. I want to make love to you slowly all night long and then wake up in the morning with you in my arms."
A small smile appeared on Audry's face, "That is the sweetest thing anyone has ever said to me." Scrubbing her face with both hands, she took a deep breath and tried to relax a bit. This time Chris was the one who pulled Audry after her. She moved toward where she assumed might be the bedroom.
Audry's bedroom was much the same as the rest of the apartment, it screamed out 'Audry'. Against the far wall was a king sized bed covered in pressed white linens. On both sides of the bed stood small nightstands. Each had something on it, one carried a clock and lamp and the other, a phone. The window, to the right of the bed, was decorated with pink drapes and in front of the bed, next to the door, stood a wooden desk with a chair in front. On the desk was a closed laptop and some books.
Now, facing each other, Chris slowly took Audry's gown off her shoulders and lowered it to her waist, exposing a white, lacey bra, which was supporting a pair of beautiful, full breasts. Audry's skin was soft looking with muscles showing. Chris bent to kiss the nape of her neck, then licked her way to her earlobe, taking it into her mouth. Audry released a soft moan at the sweet manipulations of her body. Chris couldn't wait any longer. She unclasped Audry's bra and brought the straps down her arms, throwing the garment somewhere in the room. "God, you're so beautiful." Audry blushed at those words and her whole bravado from earlier, vanished. Chris' lips traveled lower to her upper chest, as she licked at the edge of her breast, she lowered Audry's dress all the way down to pool at her feet. Allowing Audry a moment to step out of it, Chris went immediately back to feasting on the sweet flesh in front of her.
Again, she licked all around the breast but never touching the hardened peak. This sweet torture continued for a few minutes until Chris went back to kiss Audry's soft lips. As she kissed her mouth and probed Audry's lips open with her tongue, Chris cupped both her breasts in her hands. At the contact, Audry hissed loudly. "What's wrong, baby?" asked Chris through the kiss. Audry chuckled a little nervously and said "Nothing, it's just that you're hands are a little cold." Chris smiled and said, "I'm sorry honey, I'll try to warm them up for you."
Chris' hands started rubbing Audry's breasts, kneading them in her strong hands. Audry groaned loudly at the manipulation of her breasts, it felt so good. "How is that, baby. Better?" Audry's only response was a low moan as she threw her head backwards, arching her back, pushing her breasts more firmly into Chris' caressing hands. Chris pushed them back towards the bed and laid Audry down. With quick movements, she discarded the rest of their remaining clothes. Now naked, she moved to lay between Audry's legs. When naked skin touched naked skin, both released soft moans.
Audry hooked her arms behind Chris' head and pulled her into another deep kiss. Their tongues battled for dominance, going from one mouth to the other. Their hands weren't idle either. Audry's hands caressed Chris' back and softly dragged her nails up and down. As Chris' kisses grew in fervor so did Audry's caresses. Her blunt fingernails started scratching Chris' back, from her neck down to her butt, leaving soft red trails behind. Chris threw her head back and groaned, "So, you like it rough, baby?" She bent down and took a hardened nipple inside her mouth. She started a slow suction that grew in intensity. Chris pulled on the nipple hard and sucked it deep into her mouth. She gave it a hard tug and a small bite, which brought a small scream from Audry.
All of Audry's anxieties about making love with Chris and all other thoughts flew from her head. She wanted Chris. She needed her, now.
"Oh god, Chris. Please! I need you." gasped Audry. "You're wish is my command." Chris descended down her body, licking her way down her stomach. Then thrusting her tongue into her bellybutton. When she reached the golden curls, she pushed Audry's legs further apart and settled her shoulders underneath Audry's thighs. She licked at the wetness she found on Audry's inner thigh, reveling in the whimper she caused. Suddenly, she pushed her tongue into her cunt. Chris started a thrusting motion, she tried to push herself as far inside her as possible. The sudden roughness made Audry scream and jerk her hips off the bed. Just as suddenly as the thrusting began, it stopped. Chris pulled back and crawled back up to look at Audry. Her eyes were closed, her skin flushed and her breathing labored. She never looked more beautiful, thought Chris.
"Why did you stop?" gasped Audry. "Oh, I didn't stop. Just wanted to make sure you were watching. Don't close your eyes, I want you to look at me as I make love to you." When Audry nodded her agreement, Chris brought her hand down to pick up where her tongue left off. She thrust one finger at first and started pumping into Audry. Another finger and then another soon joined in. Chris' pace grew faster and harder as Audry's breath came faster. Chris could see that Audry was struggling to keep her eyes open and locked on Chris'. Right before Audry crossed over the edge, her moans grew louder and Chris told her she could close her eyes. The moment she shut her eyes, her orgasm ripped through her. Her scream started from deep within her, it started slow and then grew in intensity much the same as the waves of her orgasm. Chris didn't relent and she continued pumping in and out, making Audry cross over the edge for a second time. Finally, the convulsions stopped and Audry got her breathing back to normal. Chris was propped on her elbow next to her. She was smiling down at her as she softly caressed her sweaty face.
"That was amazing." said Audry.
"You are amazing." said Chris as she bent to kiss Audry. This time Audry got the upper hand and rolled Chris onto her back. "Now you're mine."
"I'm already yours, baby." This made Audry tear up as she brushed her lips softly against Chris'. "And I'm yours." She started nibbling her way down Chris' body. Leaving small hickeys on her neck then on her upper chest. When she reached her full breasts, she took the hard nipple into her mouth. The other nipple, she rolled between her thumb and forefinger. "That's feels so good, baby. Don't stop."
"Oh, I have no intention of stopping." Letting the nipple go after giving it a small bite, she continued torturing Chris by licking her all over except where she needed her the most. On her way back up from Chris' feet where she gave her toes a nice, thorough bath she stopped at the juncture between Chris' legs. She breathed in the intoxicating smell of Chris' arousal and then without further ado, she plunged in. Literally.
She lapped at the flowing juices like a starved animal. Soon enough, Chris was shuddering with her first orgasm. However, Audry didn't let go. She kept licking , nibbling and biting at the offering before her, bringing Chris to a third orgasm in no time. "No more...Please..." Chris could barely get the words out, she had to push Audry's head away from her to stop her from continuing because she knew that if she had let her, she would have continued till Chris couldn't walk straight. Pulling Audry to lie beside her, she tucked her in her arms. "So tired...Just a little nap..." mumbled Chris, half-asleep. Audry smiled contently and fell asleep a few moments later.
A couple of hours later, Chris cracked open an eye and looked around her. When she saw the sleeping figure in her arms, a large smile appeared on her face. An idea popped into her head as she slowly extracted herself from bed. When Audry felt the bed move, she sleepily opened her eyes, "Chris?"
"I'm right here, baby." Answered Chris from the foot of the bed.
"What are you doing out of bed?" asked the confused blond.
"What? Did you think that I was done? You took me a little by surprise with that attack but now I'm all refreshed...And I'm gonna get you back."
Audry didn't quite understand what Chris was talking about but realization dawned on her when she took a closer look at Chris. "Where did you find that?" She asked as she pointed at the strap-on Chris was now wearing.
"Well, I looked around and finally found it. Why did you have to hide it like that? I almost gave up looking."
Audry smiled shyly and said, "I don't know. It's not like I use it much."
"Oh no? Why?" Chris asked as she got on the bed and move next to Audry.
"I don't know...Just...For no special reason."
"Well...Would you like to use it with me?" Chris moved the end of the dildo to brush against Audry's butt. Audry blushed and nodded. Chris smiled and moved to spread Audry's legs. She positioned herself behind Audry and put her arm around her, to hold onto her abdomen. She pushed a leg between Audry's to hold them open for her and circled her opening slowly. Audry moaned, "Go slow, okay? It's been a while."
"No problem, baby. Don't worry, just relax."
Ever so slowly, Chris pushed in. At first, her thrusts were slow and measured but as soon as Audry felt comfortable with the feel of Chris inside of her, she begged for Chris to go faster and so she did. Pulling almost all the way out of Audry, Chris raised herself on her knees and brought Audry up with her. Now, on all fours in front of her, Chris started pumping into Audry in a furious pace. Every time she went all the way inside her, she could feel pressure building up inside her clit, which was on the receiving end of her thrusts. Audry started pushing her hips back as well to meet Chris, thrust for thrust. Their pace became frenzied and both released at the same time, screaming loudly each other's name. They collapsed from exhaustion and Chris pulled out of Audry, feeling the slight wince from the body beneath her. Throwing the strap-on aside, Chris situated herself behind Audry again and pulled her to her. When Chris turned to look at her face, she was surprised to see tears slowly streaming down her face. Chris was frantic with concern, all sorts of thoughts started running through her head but Audry stopped them and put her at ease when she smiled up at her. "Audry, what's wrong, baby? Did I hurt you?"
"No, you didn't hurt me." said Audry while raising her head to caress Chris' cheek. "Then what is it? Why are you crying, honey?"
Audry let out a small laugh and said, "I really don't know why I'm crying. I guess, it was just so intense. And all the emotions are so strong. I love you so much."
"I love you too, sweetheart." They kissed once again and then fell asleep spooned together, content, in love.
Ch. 22
Morning came and found the two lovers still tangled together on Audry's bed. The first one to wake was Chris. She slowly opened her eyes, the sight of Audry's fair head lying contently on her chest, brought a smile to her face. She had never been one for sticking through the morning after, she never really felt comfortable doing so, but this...this was different, it felt right. She started stroking Audry's hair lightly and felt her hold tighten on her. Glancing at the clock, Chris saw it was still quite early and neither of them had anything to do that morning, so she decided to go back to sleep.
A couple of hours later, Audry began moving, making small murmuring sounds that Chris found to be extremely adorable. Actually, Chris found everything Audry did extremely adorable. Audry slowly opened one eye, looked around and when she was faced with Chris' smiling face, she slowly opened the other one as well. With her hair tangled and sticking in every way and her confused, sleepy looking eyes, Audry looked like a toddler just waking up from a deep sleep. Chris laughed at the display, making Audry burrow her face back into its earlier warm resting place. Audry grumbled in annoyance as her makeshift pillow shook. Finally, she raised her head to look back into Chris' warm gaze. "What are you laughing at?"
Chris smiled gently, "You. Comfy?"
"Well, no not really, with all that moving you do." Complained Audry, with the beginning of a smile playing at the corner of her lips.
"Oh, I'm sorry. I'll try to contain myself, your highness." Teased Chris, bowing her head.
Audry patted her playfully on the stomach, "You do that, my little love slave."
Chris' mouth formed in the shape of an 'O', looking hurt "Love slave?! Why you little..." Chris jumped Audry and started tickling her mercilessly. They were rolling on the bed, laughing until Audry cried out for her to stop "I give! Please, stop!"
"So...Who's the love slave now? Huh?" Asked Chris.
"I am! I am! Stop." Audry was breathing hard from the laughing, she was lying in the middle of the bed with Chris straddling her waist and pinning her wrists.
"Alright." Chris shrugged casually and got off of Audry, lying back down.
Audry was still sprawled on the middle of the bed, staring unbelievingly at the ceiling. She raised herself up and went to lie back down next to her lover, who was smirking slightly. "Are you through tormenting me this morning?" asked Audry.
Chris pretended to think about it for a second, "Hmm...Yep. I think I'm quite through for now." She said and smiled.
Audry moved herself back into her soft human pillow and said, "Good. Now, stop moving." This only brought more chuckles from Chris, who put her arm around Audry's back and held her closer, caressing her back. "Last night was amazing."
Audry looked at Chris from under her disheveled bangs and smiled, "Yes, it was."
Raising her hand to brush a strand of hair out of Audry's eyes, Chris repeated "I love you, Audry."
"I love you too, Chris."
Looking deeply into Audry's green orbs, she bared her heart "I came here on vacation to see my best friend and I found the best thing in my life. Something I didn't even realize was missing."
Audry decided to bare her heart as well and share some of her secrets with Chris. She never thought she'd fall so hard and now, she knew she had to tell Chris everything, otherwise it was not going to work out.
"Chris, I have some things to tell you." The serious expression and tone of voice Audry displayed, made Chris tense up. "Okay..."
"This is hard for me because I really have no idea where to start."
"How about at the beginning. That's always a good place."
"Okay." Taking a deep breath she started the story around two months ago, with the first of the flashes. She told her about the flashes, not dwelling on the content much. She continued with the doctor appointment and the results and then the not so successful meeting with the shrink. After telling her about Madam Lia, she briefly described the sessions. Not going into detail about her past lives. "You mean those flashes you were having were connected somehow to your past lives?" interrupted Chris.
"Not connected, those flashes were bits and pieces of my past lives. I know all of this sounds crazy, I thought so at first too but in time I've come to really believe in this. Especially since I met you."
"Me? What does it have to do with me?"
The last thing Audry wanted to do was scare Chris off but she had to tell her. "It has everything to do with you. Chris, from all the times I went back, Madam Lia told me it had something to do with my soulmate in this lifetime. She told me they were in trouble and that I had to find them. Chris, I found my soulmate.."
"Who?"
"You, stupid." Answered Audry, exasperatedly.
"Me?" Squeaked Chris. She knew that she loved Audry but this was...too much. "Are you sure? How do you know?"
"I just know. We are forever connected. Look, this is why I was so afraid to tell you this but I wanted to be truthful with you." Audry was suddenly anxious that she had made a mistake and blew things but when she saw the warm loving gaze Chris gave her, she relaxed immensely.
"Audry, I do love you and in fact I've been having problems understanding this myself. I've never felt for anyone this way. I don't know if what you say is true or if I can believe that, but I love you and I want to be with you. I hope you can understand that."
"I understand perfectly. I wouldn't believe that either."
"It's not that I don't want to believe, it's just a little hard, you know?"
"I know and It's okay, really. All I need is for you to love me."
"And I do. With all my heart."
"Me too." They kissed softly and Audry continued, "I'm not through yet."
"There's more?" Chris asked fearfully.
"Yes, I'm afraid there is. Chris, if what Madam Lia said is true, you might be in trouble."
"Nonsense. I'm constantly in trouble. I'm a cop, remember?"
"Yeah. That actually might be it. It's good that you're on vacation."
"Mmmmm, very good." Said Chris as she brushed her fingertips on Audry's nipple, bringing forth a gasp.
Audry moved slightly away, making Chris pout. "Oh, stop that. I'm not finished." To take the sting out of her words, she bent to kiss the pout away.
"Now for the harder part."
"Harder part?" Asked Chris, frowning. As if this wasn't hard enough?
"Yeah...after a while, when I had these flashes I didn't feel so well. So naturally, I went to see the doctor. Chris, he found that I..." Audry bit her lip and turned her gaze away from Chris' smoldering eyes.
"Audry? What did he find?" Chris touched her arm softly, trying to make her turn her gaze back to her. "Honey, you're scaring me.." Audry turned to look back at Chris with tears in her eyes, "He said I have a brain tumor and that it's not operable." When she said that, she collapsed into Chris' waiting arms, sobbing softly into her chest. Chris felt her heart break into a million pieces. She held her crying love in her arms tightly and cried silently into her hair.
"I don't know why I'm crying like this. I thought I could handle it better."
"You are handling it, amazingly well. But you don't have to hold things in anymore, I'm here for you. Now and always." That only brought more tears to the surface.
Both women sat on the bed, embracing tightly and crying softly into each other, drawing strength. Audry didn't want to raise any false hopes in either one of them so she didn't mention Madam Lia's point of view about this.
The ringing of the phone brought them back to the present. Audry wiped her tears away and stretched her body on the bed to reach the phone. When she picked up the phone, all she could hear was someone's breathing. "Hello?" She asked a few more times and then hung up, figuring it was probably a prank call. She sat back down on the bed and ran her fingers through her hair. "Who was that?" asked Chris.
"Nobody. Prank call, I guess."
"Oh, alright. Baby, we'll be okay. We have to be, I mean..."
"I know what you mean, Chris. If we're together, we'll be okay. Everything will be alright." Audry glanced at Chris as Chris sat herself down next to her on the edge of the bed and kissed her temple, enfolding her in her arms. They sat like that a bit longer until both took a deep breath and released their pain and frustration with the exhale of breath. Chris wanted to bring them out of this mood. Whatever happens, even if we don't have much time together, I want to spend every possible minute around her, seeing her smile and hearing her laugh, not like this. For her sake and...for mine.
"Well, I'm going to go freshen up a bit and then make some breakfast, how does that sound?" asked Chris, smiling gently.
Audry turned to look at Chris and smiled back "That sounds great, thanx."
Chris winked at her, kissed her on the cheek and sauntered to the bathroom.
Audry wiped the remains of her tears away and composed herself a bit. I just hope things will turn out alright. I can't lose her after I just found her... A few minutes had passed and the phone rang again, Audry rushed to pick it up again, "Hello? Hello?! Who is there?" Audry hung up the phone angrily "Ugh, asshole!"
She heard Chris singing in the shower and smiled fondly as she was mesmerized by her beautiful voice. Again, the annoying ringing of the phone sounded, "Stop calling!" She screamed into the receiver when she picked it up. Before she could hang up again, a deep voice answered, "Hello?"
"Umm...Yes?"
Silence greeted her again, so she repeated her inquiry "Hello? Yes? Who is this?"
"You should know who this is. It's the person you're supposed to be with."
Audry frowned, "What? What do you mean? Who is this?"
"Leave her! You don't belong with her! You belong with me!" the man shouted, making Audry pull the receiver away from her ear.
"What the hell are you talking about? Who the hell is this?!" Audry was getting frantic.
"You'll regret being with her. I'm warning you, leave her!" He screamed at her.
Audry threw the phone back into its cradle, afraid to hear more. Who was that? What did he want, mean? Oh god... Audry didn't know what to make of it Maybe it was just a prank call...Some kid fooling around. Yeah, that's probably it.
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Chris had come out of the shower, clad in only a towel, and walked over to where Audry was sitting. "What's happening baby?"
Audry smiled slightly and put her hand on the crouched woman's shoulder. "Audry? What's wrong?"
"Nothing, just someone called a few times and said some stupid things. You know...probably some stupid kid."
Chris frowned, "What did he say to you?"
"Something like 'Leave her, you belong with me', something like that."
Chris was getting worried, "Is this the first time that happened?"
Audry nodded, "See..It's nothing, forget it."
"Okay.." Chris agreed to let it drop but she was still not sure what to make of it. Could it be an actual threat? Nah...Why would anyone want to hurt Audry...
The phone rang again, making both women jump. Audry looked at Chris anxiously, biting her lower lip. "I'll get it." Said Chris, determinedly.
Chris picked up the phone and practically screamed into the receiver "Now listen, you sick fuck! Stop calling here or I'm gonna find you and I swear to god, I'll make you sorry you're mother ever found your father attractive, got it?!"
Audry started snickering when she heard the imaginative threat her lover made.
The person on the phone answered quietly "Umm...I think I've dialed the wrong number. Sorry." And then hung up.
Chris was looking strangely at the phone in her hand as she hung up as well. "I don't think that was our prankster. I think I scared somebody."
"Well...you kind of scared me there for a second too."
Chris raised an eyebrow at her and gave her a lopsided grin "Yeah well...Just keep on my good side, baby."
Audry rolled her eyes and pinched both sides of her ass "Which side is that, stud?"
Chris jumped and squealed, trying to get away from the pinching fingers. "Oww! That hurt."
"Ohh, I'm sorry. Let me make it better." Audry leaned in and nipped the places she had pinched. Right before she withdrew, she gave Chris a hard bite. Chris jumped halfway across the room, yelling and rubbing her sore ass. From the doorway she mumbled, "I have a damn piranha in my bed..." At that, Audry gnashed her teeth and bit at the air playfully. Chris jumped and hurried out of the room, making Audry laugh. The sound of Audry's laugh delighted Chris, she planned to hear it for a long time and on many occasions.
Audry put a pair of boxers and a t-shirt on and followed Chris into the kitchen. Chris was busy making them breakfast clad only in her birthday suit. Audry inched her way closer to Chris, careful not to make to much noise that would alert her lover of her presence and slipped her arms around Chris' waist, molding her body to Chris'. Chris gasped slightly at the feel of her lover but was not all that surprised to feel her lover. She discovered that she could somehow feel Audry when she was nearby. Turning around in her arms, Chris enfolded her blonde lover in her arms as well. She pulled her close for a warm hug and picked her off the floor. Chris turned around and put her precious burden on the kitchen counter. Now standing between Audry spread knees, Chris bent to take her lips in a hot, passionate kiss.
Between kisses and low moans, Chris spoke "I could do this all day."
"Mmmm, me too."
"Why did you get dressed?" Asked Chris as she started pulling Audry's shirt off.
"I thought we were going to have breakfast."
"Oh, we are."
And the ravaging soon began again. They made love in every place imaginable. After that, they passed a few more hours in the bedroom, until both were too exhausted to move.
The next time they woke up, it was close to 6:00 PM. Lazily, they got out of bed and went to take a shower together. After freshening up, both put some clothes on and finally, their hormones stopped raging. At least, long enough for them to eat some food and stock up on energy. Since their time together would soon come to an end and choices, big choices, would have to be made, they wanted to make this time extra special.
"Would you like to do something tonight? Maybe go to a movie or something?" Asked Chris. She wanted to go out and then, when they returned, make love to Audry all night long. I can't seem to get enough of her.
Audry looked up from her plate and smiled "Sure, I'd like that. There's this new movie with Brad Pitt and Robert Redford that I've been wanting to go to."
"Great."
Finishing their meal, Audry loaded up the dishwasher as she told Chris to go and get ready. Soon after, Audry went into her bedroom to get dressed as well. Chris chose to wear her black pair of jeans with a white tank top and her favorite cowboy boots. Audry, on the other hand, picked out an old, skin tight, washed out blue jeans and a royal blue v-neck blouse. Chris had been ogling her lover all through her changing. "You look beautiful." Chris put her arms around Audry's waist and pulled her closer. "You're not so bad yourself, stud." They shared a sweet, long kiss and before things got out of hand again, they parted. "Ready?" asked Chris.
"Yep. Let's go." Audry took her purse, shut all the lights in her apartment and closed the door behind them, locking it up.
Unseen, as the lights in Audry's apartment went out, the car that was parked right underneath her living room window, drove off.
Walking out of the building, Chris held the door open for Audry. The cinema wasn't far from Audry's apartment and the weather was nice so they decided to walk.
"It's a nice night." Said Chris.
"Yes. It is."
"Especially the company.."
Audry blushed slightly and turned adoring eyes to look at the tall raven-haired beauty.
"What am I going to do without you?" asked Audry as a small sob escaped and muffled her voice.
Chris stopped their movement and turned Audry to her. Looking into her eyes, she said "Everything's going to be alright. We will be together. You'll see."
"But how?! You live in Boston and I...I don't!"
"Hey, Honey I promise it'll be alright. We'll find something, some solution."
Audry burrowed her head into Chris' chest and took a deep breath of her scent. She wanted to fill all her senses with that unique scent that made her soul flutter. She wanted to sear it into her mind.
Suddenly, an unexplainable feeling gripped her heart. Her breathing started to come in shallow breaths and her chest constricted as she clutched at Chris' shirt tightly. Chris didn't understand the sudden change in her lover's behavior and pulled back slightly, "What's wrong? Audry, what's the matter?" She was getting scared, this has happened to Audry before, in the diner and in front of her building. What if something is wrong with her? Oh my god! What if it has something to do with her tumor?! "Audry?!"
Two beady blue eyes, watched the scene unfold and when the women hugged, an animalistic growl broke the silence.
From that moment everything seemed to move in slow motion. A car that seemed to appear out of nowhere, stopped abruptly next to the curb where the women were holding each other. A window rolled down and a rifle appeared from the inside. Audry, who moved from Chris' grasp to look for the source of the screeching tires, screamed "NOOOOOO!" and as the shot rang out, a body fell to the cold, hard ground, pulling the other woman down as well. A loud, screamed out curse was the only thing that was heard from inside the car as it drove off, nearly losing control and ramming into a nearby telephone booth.