Page 32 of Beyond the Red Carpet

“Can you really think of nothing else when I kiss you?” Vanessa asked as she gave Kate a small smile and raised an eyebrow in silent invitation.

Kate’s response was immediate. Her hands slid down to Vanessa’s neck, pulling her closer. Their lips met again, Kate’s mouth moving with a feverish hunger that matched Vanessa’s own.

Their bodies pressed together as they kissed, Kate’s breasts soft and full against Vanessa’s own, their thighs sliding together. Kate made a small noise in the back of her throat, a sound of pure need that sent a surge of desire right to Vanessa’s core. She rocked her hips forward involuntarily, seeking more friction, wanting to feel Kate everywhere.

Pulling back slightly, Kate’s lips brushed Vanessa’s jaw as she spoke. “I’ve tried not to think about this, about you. But I can’t stop.”

Kate captured Vanessa’s lips again, and Vanessa moaned, her hands tightening on Kate’s curves.

“The photographer’s still out there,” Vanessa whispered as she pulled back a few moments later. She traced Kate’s bottom lip with her thumb, their eyes still locked. “We should go inside.”

It wasn’t a question, but Kate nodded anyway. Slowly, they rose from the jacuzzi, wrapping towels around themselves as they went inside.

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Kate’s heart pounded as Vanessa led her inside, their fingers intertwined. As they reached the bedroom, Vanessa’s towel slipped from her body, falling to the floor with a soft rustle.

Kate drank in the sight of Vanessa standing before her. The one-piece swimsuit clung to her curves, and then Vanessa’s hand glided over her shoulder and up to her neck, guiding Kate’s lips to hers.

Vanessa’s lips were soft yet insistent, her hands gently cupping Kate’s face, thumbs brushing against her cheeks. Kate’s sighed as she deepened the kiss, her hands sliding around Vanessa’s waist, pulling her closer.

As Kate kissed Vanessa back, a torrent of emotions surged within her. She felt a heady mix of relief, desire, and exhilaration. Relief that she could finally express her feelings without fear of rejection, desire for the woman she had admired from afar for so long, and exhilaration at the realization that Vanessa’s feelings were reciprocated.

Kate’s heart raced as she savored the taste of Vanessa’s lips, the faint hint of chardonnay lingering on them. She marveledat the softness of Vanessa’s skin, the warmth that radiated from her body, and the way her fingers tangled in Kate’s hair.

Kate’s mind swirled with thoughts of their past encounters, the stolen glances, the brush of their hands, and the lingering touches that had fueled her fantasies. Now, those fantasies were becoming a reality, and Kate couldn’t believe it.

Kate’s hands roamed over Vanessa’s body, exploring the curves and contours that she had only dreamed of touching. Kate broke the kiss, dipping her head to brush her lips against Vanessa’s collarbone, slowly moving up her neck.

Vanessa’s hands found their way to Kate’s waist, her fingers sliding along the edge of her bikini bottoms, drawing out a gasp from deep within Kate. She leaned into Vanessa, her heart racing, her skin tingling. Then Vanessa’s hands moved upward, tracing the curve of Kate’s waist before coming to rest on her breasts. Through the thin fabric of her bikini top, Vanessa’s fingers teased her nipples, eliciting a moan from Kate.

“Vanessa,” Kate panted, her voice thick with desire. She felt a shiver run through her as Vanessa’s fingers continued to explore her body, sending waves of pleasure coursing through her.

Vanessa’s lips found Kate’s again, her kiss deep and passionate. Kate’s hands roamed over Vanessa’s body, her fingers tracing the curve of her hips and the softness of her skin. She could feel the heat radiating from Vanessa’s body, and she knew that she wanted more.

Kate moaned as Vanessa’s hands trailed fire down her back, her fingers gripping her bikini-clad bottom with a possessive firmness. The sensation sent a jolt of electricity through her, causing her to arch into Vanessa’s touch.

Vanessa’s hands slid upwards once more, the pads of her fingers lightly skimming over her skin. Vanessa’s fingers worked at the knot in the middle of Kate’s back, the simple motion pulsing with an intimacy that made Kate’s head spin. The tieloosened, and then Vanessa’s hand moved to the knot at the nape of her neck, undoing it with a gentle tug. The fabric of her bikini top fell away.

The loss of the material seemed to heighten every sensation: the softness of Vanessa’s fingertips grazing her shoulders, the heat of their bodies pressed together. Vanessa cupped Kate’s breast, her thumb circling the sensitive peak. A moan escaped Kate’s lips, the sound swallowed by their deepening kiss. Vanessa’s touch was confident yet tender, igniting a fire within Kate that threatened to consume her.

Kate’s hands, which had been exploring the expanse of Vanessa’s back, now moved to tangle in her damp hair, pulling her impossibly closer. She lost herself in the taste of Vanessa’s mouth and the slide of their tongues.

Vanessa’s hand continued its sweet torment, her fingers teasing and toying, driving Kate ever closer to the brink. She could feel the heat building within her. Kate’s heart raced, her breaths coming in short gasps as Vanessa’s continued to tease her.

Kate hooked her fingers under the straps of Vanessa’s one-piece swimsuit, her heart pounding in her chest. The fabric was cool and damp, and Kate looked up at Vanessa, her eyes dark with desire. Slowly, she pushed the straps down Vanessa’s shoulders, her lips following the path of the descending fabric. She kissed her shoulder, her tongue darting out to taste the salt on Vanessa’s skin. Her lips then grazed the swell of Vanessa’s chest as she reached the edge of the swimsuit.

With a tenderness that belied her growing hunger, Kate tugged down the damp material, revealing Vanessa’s breasts. Kate’s heart raced as Vanessa’s fingers threaded through her hair, gently tugging her messy bun loose. Her blond waves tumbled down, framing her face as Vanessa’s touch sent tingles down her spine.

Vanessa’s eyes, dark with desire, held Kate’s gaze. Slowly, reverently, Vanessa’s fingers combed through the silky strands, her fingertips caressing Kate’s scalp. Vanessa sighed, her fingers threading through Kate’s hair, guiding her closer. Kate’s lips closed around Vanessa’s nipple, her tongue circling it as Vanessa moaned. Kate moved to her other breast, taking her nipple into her mouth as she teased her.

And then Kate’s mouth traveled lower, her lips tracing a path down Vanessa’s stomach. She could feel the muscles quiver under her touch, could hear the catch in Vanessa’s breath as she explored her body. The swimsuit pooled at Vanessa’s ankles, and Kate helped her step out of it, leaving her gloriously naked.

Kate lowered herself to her knees, her hands gliding over the smooth skin of Vanessa’s hips. She placed a soft kiss on the gentle curve of her mound, her breath fanning over Vanessa’s sensitive flesh. Vanessa’s fingers tightened in her hair, a wordless plea for more.

With a hunger that had been building, Kate leaned forward, her tongue parting Vanessa’s folds. She tasted sweet and musky. It was intoxicating. Kate flicked her tongue over her clit before she came back with slow circles, alternating between them.

Vanessa’s hips bucked at the contact, a moan escaping her lips. Encouraged by her response, Kate redoubled her efforts, her tongue circling and teasing the sensitive bundle of nerves. She gripped Vanessa’s hips, holding her in place as she pleasured her, the sound of Vanessa’s moans echoing in the room.

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