SOPHIE’S GAME

PART TWO

By Mavis Applewater

PART ONE

"Skiing?" the blonde questioned Sophie in surprise. Sophie just stared blankly at her lover. What was so odd about the suggestion?

"Yes, skiing," Sophie repeated. "I thought it would be fun. I’ve made reservations at this cute little lodge. Our room has a fireplace."

"I like the sound of that." Cal winked. The blonde looked around her classroom to ensure that they were alone. She wrapped her arms around the tall Phys Ed teacher. Sophie relaxed into her lover’s touch. "Maybe we could just spend the weekend sitting by the fire?" Cal suggested hopefully.

Something was going on here that Sophie just wasn’t getting. She and the perky English teacher had been lovers for months. Despite their rocky beginnings, their newfound relationship was blossoming. Still, they hadn’t gone on any trips together. They dated and spent the night at one another’s apartments. Sophie understood that even in this day and age they had to be discreet about their relationship. "So it’s not going away together that’s bothering you?" Sophie questioned Cal as she ran her fingers through her short blonde hair.

"No." Cal sighed deeply as she leaned into Sophie’s touch. "I’m looking forward to it. I hate that we have to be so careful. But we both teach at the same school and it wouldn’t bode well with some of the parents if they knew. It’s just that I don’t know how to ski."

"Is that all?" Sophie laughed.

"’Is that all?’ she says," Cal said as she pushed the taller woman away from her playfully. "You’re planning on taking me to the top of a mountain and pushing me off a cliff. You’re the jock, not me."

"I beg to differ," Sophie interrupted. "You’re just as much of an athlete as I am. I’m sorry. It just never occurred to me that you didn’t know how to ski. It’s New England; everyone knows how to ski."

"I don’t," Cal said quietly as she stepped away from Sophie. "I never . . . "

Sophie’s heart sank slightly. She remembered that Cal had been raised in a series of foster homes. Learning the expensive sport was probably something that was never even considered during her childhood. "I can teach you," Sophie offered. "Or you could take lessons," she added, knowing that despite their feelings for one another sometimes it was easier for a stranger to teach you than your lover.

"You would do that?" Cal inquired brightly. "You would teach me how to ski?"

"Of course." Sophie laughed as Cal threw her arms around her. "It’s really easy. And I’m not taking you to the top of the mountain; we’ll stick to the bunny slopes."

"I don’t want to hold you back," Cal protested as the bell rang indicating the changing of classes.

"You won’t be," Sophie reassured her as they stepped away from one another. "I just want to be spend time with you." The sounds of students filling the hallways could be heard. "We’ll talk about this tonight," Sophie added as she dodged out of the blonde teacher’s classroom.

PART TWO

Sophie found it hard to concentrate as the lanky teenager started to whine. "But why?"

"Look, Marissa; I don’t believe you," Sophie asserted firmly.

"Why?" Marissa whined once again.

"Because if what you’re saying is true, then you’ve had your period for two months straight," Sophie pointed out as the teenager pouted. "Now either get a doctor’s note or cough up a lung." The teenager rolled her eyes as she placed her hand on her hip in defiance. As a high school gym teacher, Sophie found it a very familiar sight. "It’s a simple game of basketball," Sophie groaned, knowing that there was nothing physically wrong with the girl. She simply didn’t want to mess up her hair or makeup. "Get in line," Sophie finally ordered her.

Marissa stomped off indignantly as Sophie organized the girls. The class went well. Much to Sophie’s surprise, Marissa seemed to posses a natural talent for the game. While the girls ran up and down the court, Sophie allowed her mind to drift. Just a couple more days and it would be a long weekend. She would finally have some time alone with Cal.

She and the small blonde could just play in the snow and relax by the fire. And there was, of course, the tantalizing thought of making love to Cal. Sophie’s stomach clenched at the thought of having three nights alone with her lover. Cal was an amazing lover. For the first time in her life, she found herself in a relationship with someone who had the same overactive libido that she herself possessed.

PART THREE

Sophie had to laugh at the thought since it hadn’t seemed likely that the pair would end up as a couple. The first time they’d met they clashed instantly. In fact they ended up screaming at one another. Sophie ended the encounter by flipping off the petite English teacher.

Thanks to a troubled student on Sophie’s softball team, the two women had come to a truce. Then one afternoon they became lovers. Sophie blushed each time she recalled the torrid encounter they’d shared in the locker room. Sophie shook off these thoughts and focused on her class.

Glancing at her watch, she noted it was time to send the girls off to the showers. She blew her whistle and called an end to the class. "Marissa," she called out. She bit back a chuckle as the girl sighed in an overly dramatic manner. "A moment of your time," Sophie requested dryly as the girl slumped over to her.

"What?" Marissa snarled as she folded her arms across her chest in defiance.

"Relax," Sophie said gently. "I just wanted to tell you that you did really good out there."

The girl blinked her brown eyes in surprise; a slight smile started to emerge and then quickly vanished. "Yeah, whatever." The girl shrugged.

"Did you use to play?" Sophie inquired as the familiar feeling of frustration emerged. It was like pulling teeth sometimes to get through to these kids. Marissa just shrugged. "Is that a yes?" Sophie stood closer, using her height to tower over the girl.

"Yes," Marissa mumbled.

"Why did you stop?" Sophie asked, already sensing the true answer. Boys, friends, and the overwhelming pressure of being a teenager all took their toll. These factors easily led kids in the wrong direction. Marissa shrugged once again. "You might want to think about trying out for the team," Sophie suggested as the girl just blinked in surprise. "I know Mrs. Briggs is looking to fill some spots. " Sophie could tell that the girl was fighting the urge to seem interested. "Think about it. You’re really good and you seemed to be enjoying yourself," Sophie offered sincerely, hoping that the girl would at least think about what she’d said. The girl was bright but hung out with a crowd of girls that lacked ambition.

Later that day Sophie found herself sitting in her office staring at the clock. The day was over for her at least. Her days would be filled soon enough once softball season started. Then there was the summer league she coached. Since she had begun seeing Cal, they really didn’t have a great deal of time together. Cal taught summer school and directed the senior class play.

They both loved what they did but Sophie just wanted some quiet time with her lover away from the demands of their schedules. She also wanted to talk to Cal about the future. Cal’s roommate had been laid off and was more than likely moving out of the area. Sophie knew that Cal was concerned about keeping her apartment. The economy was a little shaky and Cal was worried that cutbacks might start at the school. This worried Sophie as well. Cal hadn’t been teaching at Calvin Coolidge for very long. She would be one of the first to go.

Sophie had a simple solution. It was something she wanted to do even if there weren’t economic reasons for it. But she feared that it would be too soon. She wanted to ask Cal to move in with her. Everything about Cal felt right - her mind, her body, her smile, and the way she made Sophie feel every time she looked at her.

"Hello," came a sultry greeting from the doorway. Sophie could feel her body reacting to Cal’s voice.

"Hello yourself," Sophie responded as her eyes drank in the sight of Cal leaning in the doorway. "Are you ready to go? I thought I would make us dinner tonight. What are you in the mood for?"

Cal’s green eyes drifted over her body as Sophie stood up. There was no mistaking the mischievous gleam in those eyes. Food was definitely not going to be on the menu tonight. "Miss Masters?" Sophie teased her as she put on her jacket. "I asked you a question."

"I know," Cal responded softly as she licked her lips slowly. "Let’s go back to your place so I can answer it in detail."

Sophie swallowed hard as she quickly grabbed up her belongings. Cal followed her in her car. Sophie raced into her apartment as the blonde eagerly followed her. Sophie removed her coat as she closed the door.

She turned to say something to Cal but she found herself pressed up against the door. She opened her mouth only to find Cal’s tongue plunging inside. Sophie moaned as their tongues danced together. Cal’s hands cupped her breasts, teasing her nipples through the material of her shirt.

Cal’s knee pushed insistently between her legs. Sophie parted her thighs, granting her lover entrance. "Caroline," Sophie panted as Cal’s mouth moved from her lips down her neck.

"Ssh," Caroline hushed her as she continued her assault on her neck. "You asked me what I wanted, and now I’m going to tell you. First I want you to unzip your pants and lower them slowly down your body."

Sophie couldn’t move as Cal stepped away from her. Cal began to take her coat off, her eyes never breaking contact with Sophie’s. The brunette’s body trembled as she lowered her pants. Cal removed her own clothing. She took her time as Sophie gripped the doorknob, silently pleading for her lover to hurry.

"Do you like what you see?" Cal teased as she cupped her own breasts. Sophie couldn’t respond. She couldn’t move. She was doing all she could to simply remain standing. "Unbutton your shirt. I want to see you," Cal instructed her firmly as she teased her own nipples. Sophie fought to keep her hands from shaking as she followed Cal’s instructions.

Cal closed the gap between them and pressed her naked body against Sophie’s quivering form. Sophie reached for her lover only to have her hands brushed aside. She whimpered as Cal’s tongue tasted her neck. "Please," Sophie choked out as Cal kissed her way down to the valley between her breasts. "Ssh," Cal hushed her once again as she brushed away the material of her bra.

"Are you trying to drive me insane?" Sophie panted as Cal captured her nipple in her mouth. Cal halted her movements and looked up at her with a smirk.

"Yes," Cal whispered huskily before reclaiming the hardened bud.

Sophie felt her insides melt as her hips thrust forward. Cal continued to tease her nipple with her teeth and tongue. Sophie bit back the urge to plead, knowing that Cal would only make her wait longer for the relief her body craved. Cal sucked her nipple harder as she pressed her body against Sophie’s. Her lover was in one of those moods. Sophie loved it when the blonde drove her to the brink.

She moaned as Cal’s mouth moved across her body, bathing her other breast with the same tortuous attention.

Her body was on fire and her desire flowed freely. Cal began to kiss her way down her body, pausing to dip her tongue into her navel. Soft hands felt their way down her rib cage. Sophie opened herself further as Cal knelt before her. She could feel Cal’s hands cupping her backside.

Sophie almost climaxed when Cal’s hands massaged her cheeks through the material of her underwear as the blonde nuzzled her center. Sophie knew that her lover was reveling in the scent of her passion. Gazing down, she found her crystal blue’s locked in an intense stare with fiery green eyes.

Sophie’s heart skipped a beat. Nothing in the world could excite her as much as the sight of her lover kneeling before her. Cal’s face was flushed with excitement, knowing that she was the only one that Sophie wanted. Sophie inhaled deeply as her panties were lowered.

"I want you so much," Cal whispered as she smiled up at her. "I want . . ." Cal paused, her smile fading slightly. Sophie lowered a comforting hand down and ran her fingers through Cal’s short blonde hand.

"Anything," she said with conviction. "I belong to you - heart, body and soul." She stopped short of saying that she loved Cal. She needed to say it. But she wanted to do it at a time when Cal wouldn’t doubt how she truly felt. She didn’t want Cal to think it was just something she said so the blonde would make love to her.

Cal’s smile returned as she lowered her head. Her tongue tasted the inside of Sophie’s trembling thighs. Sophie moaned as her lover’s breath caressed her damp curls. Cal parted her with two fingers before dipping her tongue into her wetness.

Cal’s tongue caressed Sophie’s swollen lips, drinking in all she had to offer. Sophie’s body rocked as Cal tasted her. Sophie felt the wood of the door slamming against her body as Cal’s tongue teased her opening. Her lover nudged her legs further apart as her tongue plunged into her center.

Cal could hear her lover’s moans of pleasure as her tongue plunged in and out of her. She could feel her orgasm building. Sophie groaned in desperation as she felt Cal’s tongue leaving her center. "This is what I want," Cal said heatedly as she entered Sophie with two fingers.

Sophie’s hips thrust forward in an effort to offer more of herself to her eager lover. Cal began to suckle her throbbing clit. Sophie’s body pulsated as it rocked against Cal. The blonde’s mouth and fingers moved in a sensual rhythm. Sophie screamed out as the waves of pleasure ripped thru her body.

Sophie braced herself against the door, knowing that Cal had no intention of stopping. Sophie gave herself to her lover. Her own need to pleasure Cal was driving her to the brink of insanity.

PART FOUR

Sophie’s patience was wearing thin. They had gotten up very early that morning after getting very little sleep the night before. The past few days the couple had found it very hard to keep their hands off one another. They had driven for almost three hours to arrive at the lodge. After checking in, they made their way over to the ski rental place.

They selected the appropriate equipment including boots, skis, poles and everything else they needed and headed off to the slopes. Sophie had tried to be patient while instructing Cal on how to ski. At first she tried to explain that it was similar to ice-skating. This approach failed since Cal had never done that either.

"No, like a vee," she repeated for what seemed the one-hundredth time. "It’s called snowplowing. It will help you stop or go slower if you need to." It was cold and Sophie was eager to actually go skiing. Instead they’d spent several hours at the bottom of the bunny hill.

"Why don’t you go?" Cal snorted in disgust. "I’m just holding you back. I can sign up for lessons."

"No," Sophie sighed, knowing that she’d been very short with her lover. "We can do this." She softened her tone. "I’m sorry."

"It’s not your fault," Cal said softly.

"Let’s try again," Sophie suggested hopefully.

They continued and Cal finally seemed to be getting the hang of it. The next trial was convincing Cal that the T-bar was actually a safe way to get to the top of the hill. Sophie tried to remain calm as she explained how Cal needed to tuck her poles under her arm.

They stood at the top of the small hill. Sophie could see Cal’s hesitation but to her credit the blonde pushed off. Sophie was proud of her determination. Then Cal fell face first into the snow. Sophie’s heart dropped as she raced over to her lover. "Are you all right?" she inquired frantically as she checked the blonde for any sign of injury.

"I’m fine," Cal reassured her with a laugh. "Come on. Let’s try this again," she added in a determined tone.

Sophie nodded in agreement as she assisted Cal back up. Cal wavered slightly. Sophie held her steady. She couldn’t help but smile as she thought Cal looked absolutely adorable.

They continued until Cal managed to make it down the hill. Fueled by her success, they made a few more runs down the hill. It wasn’t until Cal suggested that they move to a bigger hill that the earlier tension returned.

"Come on," Cal urged her. "You don’t want to be stuck here."

"You’re not ready," Sophie argued.

"Sophie," Cal pleaded, "look at that little kid. He’s going up there."

"Yeah, and he’s probably a better skier than I am," Sophie groused. "They have no fear at that age. I swear I just want to swat the little buggers with my pole the way they zoom past you. Then if you fall, they race over and ask ‘Do you need any help, ma’am?’"

"Well, if I fall you’ll just have to catch me," Cal retorted in a saucy tone.

"Cal," Sophie started to argue, secretly concerned that Cal would get injured.

"Please," Cal pleaded with a heartbreaking pout.

"Okay," Sophie reluctantly agreed.

Much to Sophie’s relief, the move to the bigger hill had proved to be a good choice. Cal’s natural athletic ability kicked in and the blonde did quite well. She did fall several times. At the end of the day, they returned to their room at the lodge.

Sophie laughed at the snow-covered English teacher. "What?" Cal snarled as she swatted Sophie in the stomach playfully.

"Nothing." Sophie laughed. "It just looks like you tried to bring the mountain home with you."

"Cute," Cal flared at her. "But I did it."

"Yes, you did," Sophie agreed proudly as she kissed Cal’s red little nose.

"Thanks for teaching me," Cal said with a warm smile. "I really enjoyed it. I’m looking forward to tomorrow. Maybe we could try one of those black diamond trails."

"No," Sophie responded firmly. "Go take a shower and put on some warm clothes. I’m going to start a fire and order us something for dinner."

"Why don’t you join me?" Cal suggested eagerly.

"Not this time, Frosty." Sophie chuckled as she ushered her lover into the bathroom.

Cal looked slightly disappointed. Sophie wanted everything to be perfect and didn’t want her overwhelming desire to take her lover to bed to interfere with her plans.

After Cal disappeared into the shower, Sophie ordered a nice dinner complete with champagne. Then she started a fire. Finally she removed her wet clothing and wrapped herself in a bathrobe. "That felt great," Cal announced as she stepped into the room. Sophie smiled at her lover who was also wearing only a bathrobe.

"I’m going to take one now," Sophie said. "When dinner arrives just sign for it."

"You’re up to something," Cal noted with suspicion. Sophie retreated into the bathroom

Later Sophie emerged feeling refreshed. She had once again wrapped herself in her bathrobe and joined her lover. She noted that dinner had arrived. Cal had placed several pillows on the floor and was lounging in front of the fire.

Sophie lowered the lights and opened the champagne. She knew that Cal was watching her every movement. She brought their dinner over and then returned with two glasses of champagne. They relaxed and chatted lightly while they ate. After dinner Sophie took their dishes back over to the service cart.

She rejoined her lover with the bottle of champagne. "Are you trying to get me drunk so you can have your way with me?" Cal teased her as Sophie refilled her glass.

"Do I need to?" Sophie played along.

"Never," Cal said softly as she brushed her lips across Sophie’s.

"We need to talk," Sophie said softly, not wanting to get swept up in the passion. Not just yet anyway.

"Oh," Cal said grimly as her smile vanished.

"Wait," Sophie said quickly as Cal pulled away slightly. "It’s nothing bad," Sophie reassured her lover.

"Don’t ever start a conversation that way." Cal sighed with relief. "It’s never a good thing. Goober," she added as she snuggled back up against Sophie.

The brunette sat there in silence, feeling suddenly nervous. She wanted to say everything in just the right manner. "Sophie?" Cal said nervously. Sophie turned to her, seeing the fear in her lover’s eyes.

"I love you," Sophie said, allowing her heart to speak for her.

"God, you scared me to death," Cal blurted out. "I thought you were about to dump me."

"No," Sophie responded with a slight laugh. "In fact, I want you to move in with me."

"You did all this just to ask me that?" Cal said softly as she placed her glass down in a safe spot.

"Yes," Sophie confessed as she moved her own glass to safety.

She watched and waited for Cal to say something. Her heart was beating wildly. "That’s the sweetest most romantic thing anyone has ever done for me," Cal said softly as she leaned in and captured Sophie’s lips. "I love you too," Cal said before kissing Sophie once again.

Sophie melted into the kiss as she lowered Cal down to the floor. She loosened the tie on Cal’s robe, eager to feel her lover’s skin pressed against her own. "Do you want to live with me?" she repeated as Cal began to untie Sophie’s robe.

"Yes," Cal answered her as love filled her green eyes.

Sophie kissed her lover once again, pressing closer to her. Cal moaned sensually into her mouth. She pulled open the terry cloth robe that was covering Cal’s body. Their tongues danced together as Sophie pressed her body into Cal’s and slipped her leg between Cal’s firm thighs.

Sophie’s body warmed as she felt her lover’s wetness press against her. The feel of Cal moving beneath her set her senses into overload. She continued to kiss Cal deeply as the blonde wrapped her legs around her body.

She had planned on taking things slowly, but their need was too great. Sophie rocked against Cal’s body as their wetness merged. She broke away from their heated kiss. Her mouth began to blaze a trail down Cal’s neck. She sucked her pulse point which was beating wildly as her hands drifted down Cal’s body.

Her fingers felt their way until they glistened from Cal’s passion. Pausing at Cal’s center, she teased her lover. Cal thrust against her. Sophie entered her slowly as Cal’s body arched against her. Sophie raised her body so she could watch her lover.

Sophie loved to watch Cal become lost in her passion as Sophie’s fingers plunged in and out of her. Sophie’s thumb teased Cal’s throbbing clit. She could feel Cal nearing the edge. Cal clutched onto her desperately as Sophie increased her pace, taking her lover harder. "Yes," Cal hissed, urging her on as she rocked against Sophie’s touch.

Sophie thought her heart would explode as she watched Cal climax. She continued to pleasure her blonde lover, needing to fill her completely. Cal crossed over quickly again as she screamed out Sophie’s name.

As her lover recovered, Sophie licked Cal’s essence from her fingers. The sweet taste was intoxicating. She flashed Cal a mischievous smile, knowing what she wanted. "Anything," Cal choked out as Sophie lowered herself to her.

"It’s going to be another sleepless night," Sophie purred. The two women slept in front of the fire that night; their bodies were exhausted. In the morning, they decided to skip the slopes and stay in bed, blissfully reaffirming their love for one another.

THE END

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