Gerri Hill - One Summer Night

“Jo?”

She tried to laugh. “Lucy’s in love with you.”

"I've done nothing to make her believe there could ever be anything between us," Kelly insisted. "Please believe me."

"I do. She’s just hurting."

“And she took it out on you?”

Jo nodded, then cupped Kelly’s face. “Better me than you. You’re the one she’s in love with.”

Their eyes locked for an instant, and Jo wondered if Kelly’s relationship with Lucy would forever haunt her.

“Come on.”

The others were already there, but Betsy and Janis had saved them seats and Jo was thankful. She had no desire to sit anywhere near Lucy and Deb for fear of a repeat of the scene in the parking lot. They ordered several pitchers of beer and passed them around the table, everyone filling her own glass. Gordie's was where most of the softball teams came after games, and the crowd, as usual, was informal and rowdy. They had an outdoor patio and sand pits for volleyball during the summer. Tonight, the patio was closed, and inside it was crowded and loud.

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Jo ordered one of the big burgers, though she knew she would never eat it all. She never did. She did her best to ignore the two pairs of eyes across the table from them. She hated to think that her friendship with Deb was threatened, but she could never feel anything romantic for Deb. There just wasn't a spark there for her. She wished Deb could see that.

Kelly leaned closer to her so she could talk to Betsy and Janis, and their thighs touched often. Jo was very aware of her. Whenever she met Kelly’s eyes, she could see that Kelly felt the same. Whatever this was between them, their attraction for each other had not dimmed. If anything, it was stronger than ever. Jo had to force herself not to reach out and touch her.

By the time their burgers were served, Jo's appetite for food had vanished. She had to force down what little she ate, although Kelly seemed to have no problem with her appetite.

"Aren't you hungry?" she asked.

"Not for food, no."

Their eyes met for a brief second, and Jo was certain that everyone at the table could tell what she was thinking. She looked away quickly and picked up the giant burger, taking a large bite.

The meal seemed to last for hours, and Jo pretended to be interested in the conversations going on around her, when all she wanted was to go home and take Kelly with her.

Finally, the table was cleared and the leftovers boxed as they passed around the last pitcher of beer.

Betsy nudged her. "You've been awfully quiet.”

"Not really."

"Are you okay?” She looked at her. "Deb and Lucy have been shooting you two daggers all evening. What gives?"

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"It’s very simple. Lucy wants Kelly. Deb wants me," Jo admitted.

"I see," Betsy said with raised eyebrows. "And who do you want?"

"Betsy!"

Betsy laughed, and Janis demanded to know what was so funny.

At last, they got up to go. Everyone said their good-byes, as some of them would not see each other until the next season started in the spring.

Jo and Kelly walked out with Betsy and Janis, who couldn't keep from smiling. Jo didn't care anymore. All she wanted was to be alone with Kelly.

"I'll call you tomorrow. You'll be at work?" Betsy asked.

"Yes."

"I guess I shouldn't worry that you'll be alone tonight."

"I'll be fine, Betsy," Jo assured her with a smile.

Once in the Explorer, with seatbelts safely fastened, they allowed themselves to touch freely. Kelly took Jo’s hand and placed it on her thigh, and Jo felt the muscles in her leg contract as Kelly drove. Her thigh was warm to the touch.

Jo let her hand rub gently to Kelly’s knee, then back up.

Kelly glanced at her, then covered her hand with her own, preventing any further exploration.

They didn't speak on the drive home, and Kelly drove quickly, speeding up MoPac, ignoring the speed limit. Jo didn't mind.

Kelly pulled into Jo's drive and cut the engine. They sat in silence as they looked at each other.

"Do you want me to go?" Kelly finally asked.

"No. I want you to stay," Jo said softly.

Kelly took her hand and brought it to her lips. "Do you know how much I want you?"

"Hopefully, as much as I want you."

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They made it just inside the front door before their desire could wait no more. Kelly held her, fiercely pushing her up against the closed door, pressing against her as her lips sought Jo's. Jo's mouth opened for her kiss, and her tongue met Kelly's. Her hands shoved Kelly’s sweater up and touched warm skin, moving quickly to her breasts.

"God, you feel so good," Jo breathed into her mouth.

Kelly drew back and pushed Jo away. "Wait," she said, her breath coming quickly. "I've got to shower."

"No. Later," Jo insisted, reaching for her again, this time her hands going to Kelly’s jeans.

Their kisses were wet and hard. Jo turned Kelly quickly, pinning her back against the door, and shoving her thigh between Kelly’s legs.

“I just want to be inside you,” Jo breathed, and her fingers fumbled with Kelly’s as they struggled to get her jeans off.

Jo’s impatient hands could wait no more, and she pushed past silk, groaning loudly when her fingers found the heat between Kelly’s thighs.

Her mouth went back to Kelly’s, her tongue plunging inside, her thigh holding Kelly to the door as her fingers drove deep inside her.

“Oh, Christ!” Kelly hands clutched Jo’s shoulders, and her hips thrust up, matching Jo’s rhythm. “Don’t stop,” she begged.

“I won’t stop. I want you so badly.”

Jo’s fingers were coated with Kelly’s wetness. She thrust into her again and again as Kelly’s ragged breathing echoed in her ears.

Jo’s arm ached as Kelly neared her orgasm, but she didn’t stop until Kelly screamed her pleasure, once, twice, and a third time before her hips stilled.

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Her weight settled on Jo, and Jo held her against the door until their breathing slowed.

“I guess I didn’t really need a shower,” Kelly finally managed.

“Oh, yes. I think you need a shower,” Jo smiled wickedly.

“I think we both do.”

They hurried down the hall to the bathroom, shedding clothes as they went. The hot spray hit Jo’s shoulders, but it was not nearly as hot as the mouth at her breast. Kelly’s hands cupped her hips, bringing Jo flush against her, and Jo tipped her head back, offering her breasts to Kelly, feeling nearly drunk with desire.

Kelly’s mouth was wet when it captured Jo’s. Streams of water washed over their faces as Jo’s hands slid up Kelly’s wet arms, circling her back. Soapy hands touched her, moving over her breasts, down to her stomach and hips.

When those same slippery hands slid between her legs, Jo felt weak, and she anchored herself to Kelly, their moans mingling as Kelly’s fingers slipped inside her.

“That feels so good,” Jo murmured.

She felt Kelly tremble in her arms, and Kelly’s fingers left her.

“I want my mouth on you,” she whispered into Jo’s ear.

Kelly knelt in front of her. Jo looked down at her, their eyes holding for a long moment. Then Jo’s slid shut, and she leaned against the slick tile as her hands guided Kelly to her.

Jo’s breath left her at the first touch of Kelly’s tongue, and when Kelly’s arms slid around her hips, pulling Jo more firmly against her mouth, she cried out. Her hands pressed against the shower walls as hot water cascaded over her back.

Her legs felt weak and shaky, and she leaned into Kelly, her eyes still closed, lost in Kelly’s desire for her. Kelly’s mouth devoured her, and Jo felt every stroke of her tongue.

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With warm water flowing over her body, she felt the first waves of ecstasy. She pushed herself against Kelly’s hot mouth. Her breath caught, and she clutched Kelly’s head, holding Kelly to her as wave after wave crashed through her, finally uttering the scream she had been holding back.