Secrets

Once, Again.

Six Years Ago

The hot rays of the sun became unbearable against her face as Sarah finally turned around and slowly prying her eyes open, she was welcomed with the beautiful sight of her best friend sleeping next to her, ever so peacefully. Sarah's face broke into a wide grin as Laura crunched up her nose a few times in irritation before rubbing it with her fingers. Sarah's fingers ached to caress Laura's cheek but she didn't want to wake her friend up. But that was not the only reason: the brunette didn't want to get lost in her vulnerability. There was an agreement between them, an arrangement that worked for them. They were just friends with benefits and nothing else. And Sarah didn't want to complicate things. 

But what Sarah had not thought about, beforehand, when she offered such a deal to her best friend was that sex with someone you had a connection usually complicated things. At first, Sarah had enjoyed herself with Laura as the sex was simply put, amazing. They both reveled into the feeling of ecstasy that came with the passion and desire that they shared for each other. But Sarah had forgotten that she was not having sex with a stranger; in fact, she was having sex with someone she deeply cared about. And the care and love that she had harbored in her heart for her friend soon turned into something more, something so beautiful. 

Sarah's cheeks turn red when she saw a smirk appear on Laura's face. Snuggling closer to Sarah, Laura opened her eyes. Laura wrapped her arm around Sarah's waist as she bumped her nose against Sarah's. "Stared enough, creep?" Laura let out a deep chuckle, sending shivers of pleasure down Sarah's spine. Sarah let out a deep blush as she hid her face into Laura's chest, making Laura laugh harder. Laura gently lifted Sarah's face up, her gestures so soft and gentle it made Sarah's breath hitch. Laura cupped Sarah's face, their lips only inches away. Sarah could hear her heart beat as it quickened the moment Laura let out a smirk at her. While Sarah felt the throb between her legs, she also realized that she was no longer craving only for Laura's physical touch. It was more than that. She wanted to lean forward and break Laura's rule by pressing her lips against Laura's pink ones. But Sarah restrained herself. 

Sarah's breath left her body when Laura's glance fell on her lips and lingered there for a few seconds before Laura's eyes met Sarah's. Is it possible that she wants the same thing I do? Sarah found herself thinking but her thoughts left her mind when she felt Laura's soft lips against her cheek, so close to her lips. Laura lingered a little before pulling away and letting out a breathtaking smile at Sarah. "Good morning, my love." 

~ooo~

Sarah jolted up from the nap she was taking. Laura rushed into the bedroom when she heard Sarah cry out and when she entered the room, she saw Sarah sweating profusely while her breath was uneven. Laura quickly settled herself beside her, but she didn't hold Sarah. "Hey, look at me." Laura's gentle voice helped Sarah to focus her attention on her friend. "Breathe. It was a bad dream, it's okay. Just breathe." After doing the breathing exercise for a minute or so, Sarah calmed down. "Is it okay if I hold you?" When Sarah nodded, Laura wrapped her arms around Sarah, comforting her friend. Sarah's breathing became normal again as she sank into Laura's arms. Holding Sarah's hand, Laura kissed her friend's cheek and forehead. Whispering that everything would be okay, Sarah was feeling much better as she listened to Laura's calm and soothing voice. Laura kissed Sarah's cheek again and Sarah found herself thinking that if she just moved a little to left, she could kiss her but she restrained herself. She didn't want to ruin things with her best friend, by making things awkward. 

Sarah leaned forward as she rested her forehead against Laura's chest. Sarah let out a smile when she heard Laura smelling Sarah's hair, but that didn't mean anything, did it? Sarah found herself questioning. Laura pulled away and looked into Sarah's eyes. "Do you want to talk about your dream?" Laura's voice was clam, soothing Sarah's troubled heart. Sarah didn't reply as she lifted her head a little and her lips lightly brushed against Laura's collar bone, stealing Laura's breath away. Laura stiffened at first, but she relaxed under Sarah's butterfly-like kisses. Sarah lifted her head and looked into Laura's eyes. Lips almost touching, both Sarah and Laura had to control themselves from crossing the line. Sarah let out a small smile as she went for Laura's nose and Laura kissed Sarah on the chin.