Page 56 of A Little Light

“I…didn’t think you would be here, either. But you looked too comfortable to wake up when I got up for some water around midnight. I hope you don’t mind that I made the decision not to wake you.”

Andi smiled as she shifted closer to Rachel. “Do I look like I mind?”

“No. But you’re too sweet to show it.” Rachel inched her hand closer and took Andi’s. “Thank you for last night.”

“We…didn’t quite finish decorating the tree.” Andi felt her cheeks heat, knowing she was blushing. It had all happened so quickly, but Andi had wanted it. Oh, Rachel knew exactly what women wanted. “Maybe we could finish it this morning if you don’t have to work.”

“I don’t have anywhere to be.” Rachel’s gravelly, sleepy voice sent the hairs on Andi’s arms upright. “And…I just wanted to say that I appreciate you for being you. Part of me expected you to get up and leave at the mere thought of my job, but you’re here.”

“I’m sorry?”

Rachel stroked the back of Andi’s hand and inhaled a deep breath. “The only time I ever wake up with another woman is when I’ve been duped into thinking that someone cares about me…is interested in me. Then we sleep together, and I never see them again. One once told me that they’d managed to have the escort experience without paying a penny.”

That horrified Andi. “You’re not serious.”

“I am. Women can be brutal when they want to be. But you? You’re like nobody I’ve ever met before. You’re real…you make me feel normal.”

“You are normal. And very good with your hands…and mouth.” Andi smirked when Rachel eyed her. “Oh, come on. You know exactly what you’re capable of. Escort or not, you’re hot in all kinds of ways.”

Rachel sat up on her elbow and propped her head in her hand. The sheet fell away, exposing her naked chest, and Andi was ready to go again. She suspected that wouldn’t lessen any time soon. “Andi, you are okay with who I am, right?”

“I know you’ve had bad experiences in the past, and I can understand why you question my intentions, but…I’ve never lied to you, and I never would. I’m here because I like all of you, and if your job makes you happy, then I’m happy.”

“You see. Perfect!”

If Rachel told her she was perfect once more, she was going to struggle to leave this bed at any point today. “I don’t have to be at the office today. If you don’t have any plans, I’d like to take you to lunch.”

Andi’s phone buzzed on the floor. She reached for it, giving Rachel a moment to decide if she wanted to have lunch with her.

Christmas party round 2 at my place this Friday. Be there! Hillary.

Rachel beamed a smile, then nuzzled into Andi’s chest. “I’d love to go to lunch with you.”

“Then maybe we should finish the tree later. Again, only if you have no plans.” Andi locked her phone and dropped it to the floor. She grazed her nails up Rachel’s naked back, hoping they could go to Hillary’s together. “Also, Hillary is having another Christmas party this Friday. I’d love it if you could make it, but I know it’s short notice.”

“I have no plans today, and I’d love to come to the party with you again,” Rachel said as she stroked her fingertips up Andi’s thigh and towards her hip. “You have the softest skin.” She dipped her hand towards Andi’s stomach, then lower again. “You just feel really good.”

Oh, my. It had been so long since Andi had spent the morning in bed hearing those things. Did she want to stop this? Absolutely not. What was the harm in a little morning fun? As she opened her mouth to speak, Rachel pulled back and pushed Andi down onto the mattress. “Rachel.”

“Mm?” Rachel quirked a brow, her lip between her teeth.

But Andi only dragged Rachel on top of her, surprised by the wetness coating her thigh. Rachel was ready for another round in the morning, and that was something Andi would keep in mind for future sleepovers with one another. “I don’t know where this is going, but it all feels very good.”

“Oh, yeah?” Rachel lowered herself down Andi’s body, kissing her skin as she went. Andi could only grip the sheets and enjoy another round with this woman while trying to come to terms with where her life was headed. “Then I should make sure it stays that way.”

Chapter 17

“How’s your night going?” Andi dipped her head towards Rachel’s ear, inhaling her perfume as she lingered. “You look stunning tonight.”

Rachel smiled as she turned her face towards Andi’s breath. That shyness in her eyes was present—a look Andi cherished. “Much better than the first time I was here. Even if that night ended far better than I expected it would.”

Ah. A night Andi wouldn’t forget in a hurry. The night she kissed Rachel. “Mm. Unexpected, but very good.”

“I…did want to make you aware of the fact that a lot of your friends keep watching us together. I don’t want you to think I’m avoiding you,” Rachel said, inconspicuously stroking the back of Andi’s hand where it hung between them. “But I also don’t want you to feel as though you’re on the spot, you know?”

“I appreciate that. Still, they can watch all they like. I believe it’s quite obvious that you and I are dating.”

Or maybe it wasn’t. Andi hadn’t given much thought to telling her friends individually. Sally and Claire knew, and that was the main thing. After all, Sally and Claire were her closest and dearest friends. Everyone else was simply in Andi’s life for one reason or another.

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