Page 18 of Sugar Plum Dreams

Kristen followed Cin, wondering if she had made another grave mistake. One that might even cost her her job this time. Her heart was already lost to Cin, whether she wanted it or not. That's when Cin reached back and grabbed Kristen's hand.

Cin's hold was proprietary. But unlike when Justin did it, Cin's fingers curled around Kristen's protectively, lovingly, possessively. Kristen gripped Cin's fingers hard.

They hurried into her office hand in hand amid faces of their coworkers watching them. Faces flushed with judgment and joy alike. As soon as they were alone in her studio, Cin pulled Kristen close again and slammed her body against the door. Before Kristen could catch her breath, she was being kissed. Slowly and deeply.

Kristen sank into the kiss with a happy moan. She pressed her back against the door, dizzy with desire. Her head spun withthe knowledge that Cin wanted this—wanted her—as much as she did.

When they finally broke apart, they just gazed at each other. Smiles that could only be described as stupid happy tugged at both their lips. Then Cin cleared her throat, a hint of uncertainty creeping into her expression.

"Kristen, I have to ask...are you sure about this? I don't want you to feel pressured or confused just because of what happened out there." She ducked her head, cheeks flushing. "I've...dated other women who thought they were interested in me but then went back to men. I couldn't bear it if that happened with you."

Kristen stepped closer, cupping Cin's face and tilting her lowered chin up until their eyes met. "I'm sure. No one's ever made me feel the way you do. When I'm with you, I feel... whole. Like I can be fully myself without hiding any part of who I am. I don't know exactly what this is between us, but I know I want to find out. If you'll have me."

Cin's eyes shone with emotion. She turned her head to press a kiss to Kristen's palm, then wrapped her arms around Kristen's waist, pulling her close.

"Nothing could make me happier," she whispered in Kristen's ear. Then she kissed her cheek. Then the side of her mouth. Then her full lips.

Kristen melted into the kiss, arms winding around Cin's neck to draw her impossibly closer. The urgency faded, replaced by a bone-deep contentment. They traded soft, unhurried kisses, simply enjoying the newfound intimacy of being together. Kristen had never felt so at peace, so whole; as if she'd finally found the missing piece of herself in Cin's embrace.

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"I've wanted this for so long," Cin whispered against Kristen's mouth. "You're all I think about."

"I feel the same. Well, I mean, I've only been thinking about you for the last couple of days. But when I'm with you, it's like the rest of the world fades away."

The raw honesty in Kristen's words made Cin's heart ache with joy. She pulled her close, half afraid this was all some wonderful dream she would wake from. But Kristen was real and solid in her arms. The love flowing between them in this perfect moment was as real as the sun rising to greet a new day.

Cin drew back slightly, her hands roaming over Kristen's body. She grasped the hem of Kristen's dress and slowly lifted the garment over her head, revealing the lacy red bra underneath. "I did like your outfit today."

"I altered it myself." Kristen reached behind her back to remove her bra. The straps slid down her arms until her breasts were bare.

Cin cupped them gently, marveling at their soft weight and perfect shape. Kristen let out a soft moan, her nipples hardening under Cin's teasing touch. She slid her hands under Cin's shirt, gliding over the smooth skin of her back.

"You're overdressed." Kristin's voice was husky with need.

Cin smiled and swiftly removed her shirt and bra, shivering as Kristen's hands explored her newly exposed skin. "Now we're even."

They came together again, skin against skin, exchanging passionate kisses as they undressed each other fully. Pants slipped off Cin's hips. Panties were discarded in a heap of fabric. When at last they stood nude in each other's arms, Cin felt as though her heart might burst from joy.

Kristen bent down, her lips finding Cin's breasts. Cin arched into the touch. Each flick of her tongue was a spark igniting her skin. Pleasure rippled through her in waves.

When Kristen's mouth closed around one nipple, teasing it with her tongue, Cin cried out softly, her fingers tangling in Kristen's hair. Every nerve in her body stood on edge, ready to sing this woman's praises. Heat pooled low in her belly.

Kristen kissed down the valley between Cin's breasts. Her mouth sank along the planes of her stomach. Cin trembled, her breath coming in shallow pants. She knew where Kristen was heading. Anticipation and nerves swirled inside her.

At last, Kristen reached the apex of Cin's thighs. Cin parted her legs instinctively, an unspoken invitation. Kristen gazed up at her, eyes dark with desire but also questioning. Did Cin want this as much as she did?

Cin nodded, unable to find her voice. She wanted Kristen in a way she had never wanted anyone before. And though Kristen's experience was limited, Cin knew that every touch, every kiss, would be perfection.

Kristen lowered her head, and Cin gasped as she felt the first tentative lick.Please, Mother of God, let her like this.A jolt of pleasure shot through Cin, intensifying with each caress of Kristen's tongue. She didn't stop. She kept going. At last Cin heard it, a moan of pleasure.Thank fuck, she liked it!

Cin dug her fingers into Kristen's hair. She didn't need to hold her lover in place. She just needed something steady to hold on to. The sensations were overwhelming, like nothing she had ever experienced. And knowing it was Kristen lavishing such exquisite pleasure upon her made it all the sweeter.

When release came, it was like the sun breaking over the horizon. Golden light flooded her senses. Cin cried out Kristen's name, stars bursting behind her eyes as wave after wave of ecstasy washed over her.

As the tremors faded, Cin went limp against the door frame. Her limbs were as heavy as lead. Kristen prowled up her body, lending her strength as she wrapped Cin in her arms.

Cin traced lazy circles on Kristen's back, her hands wandering lower with each pass. Desire kindled within once more, fueled by the aftershocks of Kristen's ministrations.

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