by Oliva Lucas
Bella had blabbed. She couldn’t blame her. She would’ve done the same. “You know, I’m not anti-gay. I have plenty of gay friends and I didn’t come here by myself. We have been bar hopping. This is our last stop. My friend Jess is gay and she wanted to have a drink here.”
“You don’t need to justify why you are here Sophie. And great.” Leah smiled, then licked her lips like a predator. “Introduce me then.”
Sophie laughed. She couldn’t work out what she thought about Leah. She was a bit full-on, and probably in love with Bella, but she liked how she looked after her. It was like having your own personal bodyguard and Sophie didn’t necessarily want to get on her bad side.
Bella. Her stomach sank at the realization that she may also be out.
Leah followed Sophie over to her group. “So, Leah, this is Jess and Kirsty. Leah is one of my neighbors and lives in my apartment complex.”
“And I am gay!” Leah piped up. Leah sure did like to rub it in. “Pleasure to meet you both.” She quickly positioned herself next to Jess. She was certainly fast to move.
Leah turned to Sophie. “Bella is on the dancefloor with Abbie and some hanger-on. You should go join her.”
“Oh no, I am good for now.” Sophie let her gaze sweep across the dance floor and spotted Bella straight away.
She was dancing with Abbie and they were both in stitches about something. She certainly knew how to dance. Sophie could not stop looking at her. There was something sexy and sensual in the way she moved her body to the music. And the hanger-on was right behind Bella. She was young, early twenties, pretty and had fashionable short dark hair. She seemed to have a gravitational pull to Bella’s behind.
The trio danced up a storm for several songs. Looked like Bella’s moon boot was off and with the way she was moving, clearly it was healed.
When ‘Believe’ by Cher ended, Sophie could see Abbie looking for Leah. She waved when she saw her through the crowd, and Bella and co followed her off the dance floor.
Sophie didn’t know where to look. She felt a wave of anxiety overcome her and her heart started to skip a beat.
“We have guest’s guys.” Leah said to Abbie and Bella, who finally looked up. She looked surprised when she saw Sophie.
Sophie stilled. Their eyes briefly locked and the moment hung between them. She felt her body tingle under Bella’s dark gaze before she diverted her eyes.
An attractive blonde came up beside Sophie but as soon as she did, Leah interjected. “Don’t bother! She is not gay!”
Sophie flinched inside and could only wonder what Bella was thinking. Bella was looking away, but she knew that she heard every word.
Kirsty pouted and put her hands on her hips. “Hey, you could’ve let her buy me a drink. I swing both ways.”
“What? Since when?” Sophie swung around to face her friend.
“Since a long time, I had a three month relationship at the beginning of this year.”
Sophie was shocked. “You never told me?”
“You didn’t ask. Plus, you were dealing with your own crap.”
Well this was a night of revelations. Bella, in the meantime, barely looked in Sophie’s direction. The silence between the pair became deafening.
Sophie tried not to look, but she couldn’t help but notice the ditzy Kelly flirting up a storm with her. She was right up next to her, and took every opportunity to touch Bella. She was very handsy and giggling at whatever Bella was saying.
She couldn’t hear their conversation but Kelly was certainly too affectionate with Bella for her liking and she felt an uncomfortable stirring in her stomach. There was no denying it. She was having an attack of the green-eyed monster. She berated herself internally for feeling this, but there was nothing she could do about it.
When she saw Kelly touch Bella’s lips with her finger, she stood up, gritted her teeth, and walked over to the bar. She needed a shot of tequila to numb this feeling inside of her. As she waited in line, she realized Bella was now standing beside her.
“You seem to be having fun?” Sophie said without thinking.
Bella looked straight ahead to the bar. “It’s been a fun night.”
Sophie felt her back stiffen. “I mean, with that girl.” She looked across to Bella.
Bella scrunched up her face, and countered crisply. “I am surprised you didn’t bring Jack tonight?”
Sophie felt the sting of her words. “Is that why you are doing this? Because you think I was getting it on with Jack?”
“I am not doing anything. Apart from trying to have a good time.”
“One tequila shot.” Sophie said to the barman.
Bella leaned forward into the bar. “Make that two.”
They pick up their shots and downed them in one fell swoop.
Sophie felt the liquor set her insides on fire and turned to Bella. “And for the record, nothing happened between Jack and I. What you saw was me saying goodbye, and Jack turning at the wrong time, and us accidentally brushing our lips.”
“Accidental brushing of lips. That’s a good one. I’ll need to write that one down for future reference.”
“You know what, I don’t know why I am explaining myself to you.”
Sophie rushed past Bella. “Wait.” Bella grabbed her by the forearm and turned her around so they were now facing each other.
Their bodies were now only inches apart. The closeness caused Sophie’s senses to spin. Bella’s touch had inexplicably stirred something deep within. She could hear her own heart pounding in her chest, as she looked straight into the depths of Bella’s dark eyes. They seemed to be searching for answers, and she was afraid what they would find.
“Are you trying to tell me something?” Bella was still holding Sophie’s arm, and looking confused.
Sophie paused. She felt a prickling sensation behind her eyes. “Just that I am not the person you think I am. I would never ever want to hurt you Bella.” Her voice quivered with emotion.
Bella let her arm go, and took a step back. Her face softened as their gazes held.
Leah suddenly interjected, then darted her eyes to Bella, then Sophie. “Am I interrupting something?”
“No, no we were both at the bar.” Sophie said coolly before turning, and walking back to the table.
Leah looked at Bella, who’s eyes were still following Sophie. “What is going on with you two now? Just felt like I walked onto the set of The Bold & The Beautiful with the amount of eyeballing going on.”
Bella shrugged and pursed her lips together. “Nothing. Let’s go back.”
As Bella sat, Kelly moved to be by her side. “My friends are leaving. Can I persuade you to leave with us?” She tilted her head to the side and picked up Bella’s hand. “I think you are really hot.”
Bella smiled and paused, briefly toying with the idea. “I can’t leave my friends, but you can give me your number?” She held out her cell. It seemed to please Kelly, who enthusiastically punched in her number, then leaned forward and kissed Bella bang on the lips.
Sophie grimaced internally and felt her stomach churn sourly.
As Kelly got up to leave, she whispered something in Bella’s ear. “Call me.”
“You should’ve gone with her!” Abbie yelled when she was out of ear shot. She punched Bella in the arm. “Do you need glasses?”
Leah leaned over the table. “What did she whisper in your ear?”
Bella let out a sigh. “Something x rated.”
Everyone laughed, except Sophie.
Kirsty slapped her hands down on the table. “Ladies this has been fun. Are you heading out again next week? We should join up?”
Abbie snorted. “Ah Bella only goes out twice a year, so we will have to get back to you.”
Bella laughed, as Abbie threw her arms around her. “So wonderful to have you out my darling. Promise me we will do this again.”
“Yes.” Bella winked. “Next year.”
“Hey!” Abbie playfully slapped her on the ass as
they stood up.
“I think we should call it a night. We are all a bit drunk. Especially me.” Leah said swaying side to side. She reached across to Jess and they made out briefly at the table, much to the surprise of no one.
Leah then looked to Sophie with glassy eyes. “Sophie, come with us. We are grabbing an Uber,” she said slurring a little.
“Oh, I can find my own way.”
“Don’t be silly, you are one of us now.” Leah tried to walk but stumbled as Bella did her best to hold her up.
The three of them walked outside and waited a few minutes until the Uber rocked up. Sophie hopped in, followed by Bella, who pulled Leah onto the seat beside her.
“I am way too drunk Bel.” Leah immediately lay her head down on Bella’s lap.
“It’s okay. We will be home soon.” Bella said, as she stroked the top of her head and looked out the window to the right.
Sophie was sitting next to Bella, and was painfully aware of how close they were sitting. She could feel the warmth of Bella’s thigh up against hers. She tried to distract herself by looking out the other window.
“You know you Bel, you should hook up with that girl. She was cute. It’s been too long. You need to get laid.”
Sophie felt her mouth twitch at that comment, but she stayed silent.
“Oh, shush Leah,” Bella replied.
“You know, you and Soph would have beautiful babies together.”
Sophie couldn’t help but let out a little snort, as did Bella.
“Just think about it.” Leah murmured. “I am usually right about most things, isn’t that right Bel?”
“God. Just stop talking.” Bella looked down. She put her hand lightly over Leah’s mouth as she continued to mumble.
Sophie was beginning to warm to Leah. Leah really had no filter and blurted out whatever she was thinking. She was rather hilarious. Even if it was inappropriate most of the time.
About five seconds later, a loud rip snorting noise emanated from the seat beside her.
It was so loud that the Uber driver swung around from the front to see if everything was alright.
“It’s okay. My friend has some serious sinus issues.” Bella and Sophie looked at each other and laughed.
Bella widened her eyes. “I told you. Out of control.”
A few minutes later and they pulled up next to their apartment complex. By this stage Leah was fully passed out and would not budge.
“Leah, Leah.” Bella gently shook her. “Damn it. We have a problem. Do you think you could help me get her to her apartment?” She looked to Sophie.
“Sure, hang on one second.” Sophie walked around the back of the car and helped Bella lift Leah up to her feet.
“If you can, put your arm around her waist on the right side and her arm over your shoulder. I’ll do the same on the left.”
“Let’s try.” Sophie put her arm around Leah’s waist and felt the immediate contact against Bella’s skin. She tried to push it to the back of her mind, as they slowly walked to Leah’s apartment.
Bella let out a breath. “Gee, you’re a heavy sack of bones Leah.”
Leah mumbled incoherently.
Bella already had her keys out when they reached Leah’s apartment. She struggled to open the door with the weight of Leah hanging off her shoulder. She couldn’t find the light switch in the darkness.
“Just through to her bedroom on the left. Let me take the lead.” They shuffled through the living room and gently placed her on top of her bed. Bella flicked on the light switch and took off Leah’s heels.
She turned to Sophie. “Do you mind getting a glass of water from the kitchen?”
“Of course.”
“Now let’s take off these pants. Jesus, could you have skinnier jeans?” Bella struggled but eventually managed to peel them off, one leg at a time.
Sophie walked back in the room with a glass of water and placed it on the bedside table.
Leah starting murmuring with her eyes half open. “Why don’t I have any pants on? Are you and I going to have sex?” Leah propped herself up on her elbows. She was ready to go.
“No.” Bella couldn’t help but laugh. “Just go to sleep.”
Sophie smirked as she waited. It was all pretty funny to watch.
“Do I at least have my sexy underwear on?” asked Leah.
Bella looked down. “Yes. There’s not much of it.” It was certainly skimpy and did not leave much to the imagination.
“Phew.” Leah’s head fell back onto the pillow and she began to rev up her snoring.
Bella tucked her in under the covers and kissed her on the forehead.
“Night trouble maker.”
Bella flicked the light switch then stumbled through the apartment in the darkness. She tripped and fell forward. Sophie managed to grab her arm and pull her up. “You okay?”
It was almost pitch black and she could barely make out Bella’s outline, though she felt her breath on hers so she knew they were way too close.
They stood in silence for a moment as all her senses heightened.
She held Bella’s hand and they made their way out of the apartment. As they walked up the stairs, Sophie realized they were still holding hands and let go. Standing outside her door, she rummaged through her handbag searching for her keys.
In the rush, she accidentally dropped them to the floor and they both crouched down to pick them up. Neither moved as the air crackled between them. Sophie could feel Bella watching her every move.
Sophie shook her head, then forced herself to get to her feet. She opened her front door, aware that Bella was standing right behind her.
She briefly closed her eyes, bit her lip and then turned. She saw an intense longing in Bella’s that was mirrored in her own. And it was like a switch had been flicked on in that moment. An undeniable craving smashed into her senses.
She leaned forward, grabbed Bella by the waist and pulled her inside. She was bursting with desire and could not hold it in any longer. She wanted her in all kinds of ways.
Sophie put her hand’s on Bella’s face drawing her lips towards her in a sensuous, mouth-watering kiss. She heard herself moan at the connection as their mouths and lips willingly surrendered to one another.
Bella hadn’t said a word the whole time. She didn’t need to. It was all in her eyes.
Sophie’s body was awash with unbridled hunger as she dipped down and kissed Bella’s neck, licking and sucking her way back up to her mouth where they met again and fused together. All the pent-up frustration and want was exploding right in front of her in a most delicious way.
Their tongues tangled together once more in a perfect mess causing an undeniable throb between Sophie’s legs. Bella’s hands slipped under her top and she felt her body tighten as she swept her hands across her bare skin.
She started to unbutton Bella’s shirt as their mouths continued to explore each other and their kisses grew more urgent. They stumbled across the living room, knocked over a chair, then another, before crashing into the table.
Sophie needed more. And fast. She lifted Bella up on top of the table, as Bella wrapped her legs around her waist.
“I’ve wanted you for so long…” Sophie whispered, her voice unsteady with emotion. Sophie pulled Bella’s unbuttoned shirt down off each arm, and threw it to the ground. She ran her hands over the curves of her breasts whilst kissing her collarbone, and flicking off her bra straps. She unclasped her bra with one hand, and removed it.
Bella knotted her fingers in Sophie’s hair and pulled her towards her breasts. Sophie brought her mouth down and brushed her lips over her erect nipples, teasing and circling them with her tongue, while caressing her breasts with her palms.
Bella’s breathing was heavy with lust and she was groaning in her ear, which was making her fucking crazy.
Bella tugged at Sophie’s shirt, so she held her arms up while Bella pulled it up over head. They held each other’s gaze as Bella discarded her bra. Unspoken tensio
n filled the room.
Sophie ran her hands down Bella’s thighs and lightly trailed her fingers along the inside curve. Her eyes were begging for more. She bent down kissing her inner thighs, before moving across to her lacy underwear. She could already smell her getting turned on and she gently kissed and flicked her tongue across her middle.
She pushed Bella’s body back onto the table and Bella lifted her hips up in the air, allowing her to remove her underwear.
Sophie entered two fingers inside her and heard Bella gasp. She watched Bella’s body writhe as she dipped her fingers in and out. She quickened her pace, feeling the muscles clenching around her, bringing her closer and closer to the edge.
Bella’s head tilted back and her mouth opened, as her hips arched up from the table.
Sophie began kissing her between her legs, and Bella’s groans became louder and more demanding. She circled her engorged clit with her tongue, teasing slowly, before taking it into her mouth and sucking.
Bella’s hips and her fingers began moving rhythmically. She could tell Bella was close. Her hands pushed her head deeper into her and she did not need an invite to finish her off.
Her tongue began to flicker faster and harder, and Bella moaned out loudly before shuddering into her mouth. Sophie paused, but did not stop.
She kept her fingers inside, and continued to lightly tease her clit with her tongue, until she felt her arousal building once more.
“Oh fuck.” Bella called out as she grabbed onto the sides of the table, and she let out one final thrust through a kaleidoscope of colors. Her limbs melted into liquid as her insides thrummed with pleasure.
After a moment of trying to catch her breath, she sat up on her elbows and Sophie slowly pulled out of her. Her voice catching in her throat. “How many women have you been with again?”
Sophie gave a soft smile. “Not many.”
“Just a natural then?” Bella raised her eyebrow. “Come here and kiss me.”
Bella wrapped her arms around Sophie’s neck, kissing her deeply. Her hands caressed Sophie’s naked breasts. Her skin was so soft, and she ached to feel her naked skin on hers. She unbuttoned Sophie’s jeans, and pulled them off, placing her leg between hers.
