Casting Debbie

Chapter 31

Lou fell back on the bed, unable to hold herself up on her elbows anymore. Debbie took her time, tasting every part of Lou and dipping her tongue inside. When Lou started to shudder, Debbie grabbed for her hand and held it tightly.

Lou was on the verge. She was grabbing at the sheets with one hand and squeezing Debbie's hand so tight she was leaving fingernail marks. She came with a force she'd never known before. It was explosive and loud and she would've felt embarrassed, except Debbie didn't give her time to think about it too hard. She was on Lou, holding her face and looking into her eyes as her breathing calmed down. She kissed Lou's forehead, her nose, her lips, her chin. "That was amazing," Debbie whispered. "You're so beautiful. And so gay."

They both giggled as Lou pushed Debbie's hair back and cupped her cheek. She wouldn't wait another second to touch Debbue everywhere she'd fantasized about. She wanted inside. She wanted to feel Debbie's warmth. Taste it. Get lost in it. And she wanted it now. "My turn."

***

Did it really happen? Debbie glanced behind her, just to make sure. Beyond the white linen curtains that were gently blowing in the breeze, she could see Lou lying naked in bed, still fast asleep. Yes, it really happened. They'd made love. Sweet, sexy, beautiful, passionate love. She turned back around and relaxed into the patio chair, taking in the early morning air. The birds were out in full force, singing their morning songs. It was a perfect moment. One that Debbie wanted to burn into her memory and hold close forever.

Her heart felt almost full again. There was still an emptiness from losing her brother that would never go away, but she'd been down this road before. She knew the pain would fade and life would go on, just like it had after she'd lost her mother. The difference between today and yesterday, was that she felt excitement for the future. She wanted a future with Lou and it was definitely looking good on that front.

"Hey."

Debbie turned around and grinned from ear to ear. "Hey." Lou was lying on her stomach, propped up on her elbows, looking all sexy with her messy blonde hair and rosy cheeks.

"Should I get up or are you coming back to bed?"

Debbie stood up. "Oh, I'm definitely coming back to bed." She sauntered back into the room and untied her robe, letting it fall away behind her. She pushed Lou onto her back and settled on top of her. "Good morning, beautiful."

"Good morning." Lou ran her hands down Debbie's back and wrapped her legs around her, holding her close.

Debbie gently placed a kiss on her nose and cheeks. "Any regrets?"

"Only that I didn't stop you from going off with Tammy that night in New York. I knew what I wanted and I should've shown more courage."

"Me? You wanted me?" Debbie teased.

"I wanted to be the one you leaned on. I wanted you to need me, not her."

"You..." Debbie ran her finger over Lou's soft lips. "...are everything to me."

Lou rolled them onto their sides and possessively wrapped her leg around Debbie. Her eyes raked over Lou's body, her hand gently running up and down her torso. "It was everything I imagined it would be."

"Sex with a woman?"

"Sex...with you." Her hand came to rest over Debbie'sbelly button. "You're everything to me too, you know."

"So, you're not upset that you won't be able to sow your wild lesbian oats?"

Lou pulled back. "What?"

"Oh, come on. I know you fantasized about dating L.A.'s finest."

Lou rested her hand on Debbie's cheek. "I'm going to. She's laying right here with me."

Debbie squeezed her eyes shut, fighting back the tears. "That was a really good answer."

"Honey..." Lou leaned in and gently kissed her lips. "Look at me." Debbie opened her eyes. Loi wiped away a tear that was making its way down her cheek. "What can I say or do to make you believe I want this as much as you do?"

Debbie took Lou's hand in hers and kissed it. "I don't know. I guess I just need some time to let it sink in...you know...that it's real. That your words and your kisses are real. And that you won't regret not dating Daphne Klugger."

"Oh, god." Lou held Debbie's face, forcing her to look her in the eye. "That's what you're worried about?"

Debbie hated feeling this insecure. She wanted to be strong and confident, but it worried her that Lou had an obvious crush on someone else. "Kind of," she said under her breath.

"What if I shout it to the world that I want to date you and only you? And what if from now on, I always introduce you as my girlfriend? Would that help?"

"You would've anyway. That was the plan."

Lou's hand slid lower. "This wasn't part of the plan."

"Mmm...no, it wasn't. Oh, god." Debbie's hips bucked.

Lou entered the wet warmth with two fingers. "And this wasn't part of the plan."

"No." Debbie's eyes shuttered closed. "Definitely not." Lou pushed in a little deeper. "Oh, god." Debbie opened her legs and lifted her hips. She needed this - for Lou to be deep inside of her. She needed the connection, and she didn't mind begging. "Fuck me, Lou. Please."

"Tell me," Lou urged as she pushed in harder. "Look at me and tell me you know this is real. That this is us. Not a contract. Not a sham."

Debbie covered Lou's hand with her own, pushing it in deeper. She wanted to feel Lou in her very core. She wanted to become one with her and create a bond that would never break. She opened her eyes and met Lou's gaze. "I know."

Lou didn't stop. Not until Debbue was writhing underneath her. Not until Debbie shouting Lou's name echoed in the room as she climaxed. Only then did Lou slowly remove her hand and wrap her arms around Debbie , burying her face in her long hair. "God, I love you. I love you so much. And I love saying it out loud."