Page 29 of Hidden Desire

Sage fell into her and kissed her longingly, holding her tightly against her body. Stassi had never had such an earth-shattering experience, but it was only just their beginning.

Sage

Sage stretched out her arms, her hand slowly sliding down the woman in her bed. She grinned and hovered over her. She looked so peaceful asleep. It was just after six and Sage had to be to the office by nine. Stassi was off, but she had no problem if she stayed in her bed all day and waited for her to get home. It was a thought that quickly hit Sage. To say that about someone she’d only known for a month, was crazy. However, she wasn’t sorry to think those words. The previous night was everything she wanted and more.

She moved in and kissed Stassi softly on the lips. She could rest a little more. Sage wanted to get her some breakfast. If it was in bed, all the sexier. She got up and grabbed her fluffy robe from the chair and slipped it on, taking one more long look over to where Stassi was still sound asleep.

Sage went to the kitchen and pulled out all the makings of a grand breakfast buffet. She hit the button on the radio, so it played softly in the kitchen as she hummed along to an Adele song that she barely knew. She had the waffles in the toaster oven and was scrambling her eggs when she heard the shuffling of feet. She glanced over her shoulder and saw Stassi standing there, gawking.

Stassi grinned. “Hope you don’t mind that I borrowed a shirt.”

“Mind? It fits you well.” Sage winked, then walked over and planted a soft kiss on her lips. “I’m disappointed, though. I was hoping to serve you breakfast in bed. Consider it your award for the hot sex last night.”

Stassi laughed. “You are the one that deserves all the praise. I’ve never had such an erotic night in my life.”

“Then something to surpass in the future.” Sage winked, then went back to the food, with Stassi laughing softly behind her.

“I woke up because I got a call from the hospital.”

“Oh?” Sage turned and arched a brow.

“Yep. Turns out I’m needed in the ER this morning. No one to run the front desk.”

“That’s what happens when they keep cutting people,” Sage mumbled. Stassi stared, but Sage quickly turned back to the food. “What time?”

“Whenever I can get there. Thought I would just go in when you do. If I could take a shower here and borrow a pair of scrubs…” Her words fell off and Sage nodded. She began to pile the eggs and bacon on a couple plates, then felt Stassi’s arms around her. “We could take a shower together.” She kissed the nape of Sage’s neck, exciting Sage with her hair standing on her arms. She turned around and tossed her arms around Stassi. “I take that as a yes.”

“Hell yes,” Sage whispered, kissing Stassi and hoping she knocked the anxious thoughts from her mind. This wasn’t the time to dwell on budget cuts and anything else that could hinder their growing connection. She had to give in to all her desires and let doubts get cast away. “Eat up. I’ve made plenty.”

“I can see that,” Stassi grinned. “All my favorites. It’s like you know me already.”

“I’m doing my best to get to know you.” Sage grinned and waited for Stassi to take her seat before Sage sat down across from her. “Oh, what do you want to drink?” She jumped up and hurried to the refrigerator.

“Whatever you have. I’m not particular.” Sage grabbed out orange juice and took two cups from the cabinet. She poured them each a glass and carried them back to the table to where Stassi had already started in on the waffles. She sighed. “Delicious.”

“Seeing that smile on your face makes slaving over the store this morning worth it.” Sage laughed, forking some eggs onto a piece of toast. They talked casually over the breakfast meal, and it did take her mind off of the hospital, a much-needed distraction. There was never a time when Sage could imagine that she would feel comfortable sitting at a kitchen table, eating breakfast with another woman. Her heart had been shattered a time or two before and this was something that she never truly desired again. Yet, with Stassi smiling and enthusiastically enjoying being there with her, it put Sage’s mind in a different mindset.

When breakfast was done and the dishes were in the dishwasher, Sage grabbed Stassi’s hand and escorted her to the bathroom. Stepping under that hot water was refreshing, but not nearly to the extent of their first kiss in the shower. Sage was quickly warped back into the place that the bedroom had taken her the previous night. She kissed Stassi with a passion that tingled her toes and Stassi fell back against the shower wall. The steam completely enveloped them as one. The heat was on a Richter scale of off the charts and Sage just wanted them to fall back into bed and forget about work for a few days.

Sadly, all great things are forced to end, and they had to get around to go to the hospital. When Stassi got dressed, Sage tilted her head and smirked. “You look good in my clothes.”

Stassi grinned. “That sounds sexy.”

Sage grabbed her hand and pulled her to her. “You look good in my bed, sounds even sexier.” Sage kissed her, and she heard Stassi produce a small laugh, a sound that left Sage wanting her even more. She groaned as she pushed her away. “And on that note, we best get going before both of us end up ‘sick.’”

Stassi laughed. “The hospital would be shocked about that one.” She then frowned, and Sage quickly stepped up to her, worried the frown had all her fears rolled up in her head. “We’re keeping this hush-hush, right?” She shrugged. “I mean, I don’t know that I want everyone in the hospital to know our business. It’s really none of theirs. Besides, it’d be nice to have you all to myself, with no one frowning down upon us.”

Sage brushed the back of her hand along Stassi’s cheek. “I agree. For now, we’ll keep this between us.” She gave her a quick peck, and the smile returned to Stassi’s face.

Sage led the way to the hospital, with Stassi close behind. She kept checking the rearview mirror to ensure that Stassi was back there, but never once did the distance get between them. When they parked in the hospital, Sage went down one row of cars, and Stassi chose the next. This way no one could say they came together. Sage would do anything to make sure Stassi was comfortable, and if that meant steering clear of any intimate encounters, then she would abide by those rules. However, it was Stassi who walked over to her car. Sage got out, and Stassi had this devilish smirk in her eyes.

“What are you doing?” Sage asked, trying to control her smile.

“There’s no one around.” Stassi moved in and kissed Sage. The heat was still there, just like when they were in the shower and the bedroom the previous night. “Something to get you through your day.” She winked. “Maybe we’ll see each other at lunch.” She then turned and sauntered off away from Sage, with Sage gawking after her, wishing that she could run and pull her up against her. She licked her lips and snickered. That wasn’t nearly enough to make her get through the day.

Luckily, the morning started off hectic and only got crazier as it went on. Sage kept checking her watch, anticipating lunch, and hoping that Stassi would come grab her so they could possibly have a heated getaway in a room. Yet, none of that happened, and as the morning progressed, she even wondered if she would get to take lunch.

“George?” she called out. She tried not to let her disapproval show. George Ruiz tended to be one of the more difficult patients. He always had something to complain about. But at least she was on time to get him from the waiting room, and he couldn’t harp over that. He came slowly with his cane, mumbling as he reached the desk. His son was on the other side of him, holding onto his arm to guide him. Again, the mumbling. “How are you doing today?” she asked, staying cheerful, despite the grimace on the older man’s face.

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