Chapter 8

Helen came out of the bathroom ready to engage Nikki in some conversation or card playing to relieve her of the day. Helen was wearing only her robe because she had hurried to get in the shower and had forgotten to take her nightwear in with her. She was towel drying her hair and started calling for Nikki. "Nikki I thought we could…" her words stopped as she saw Nikki propped up in the bed; leaning against the headboard, remote control for the television in hand, fast asleep. She went to Nikki's bedside and gently sat at the edge, gazing adoringly at this woman she had come to love. Helen was amazed at how quickly and easily her feelings for Nikki came and after the day of acting like Nikki's lover, she had never felt more certain about where she wanted to be and with whom.

Helen sat next to Nikki for several moments, studying the line of her face, the curve of her neck and the fullness of her lips. She reached out her hand and began to lightly trace the features of Nikki's face with the soft tips of her fingers, being careful not to wake her. When she reached Nikki's lips she felt a gentle kiss on her fingers. She paused and saw Nikki slowly open her eyes and look at Helen. They gazed at each other for what felt like an eternity to Helen. Nikki sat up with her face just inches away from Helen's. Helen's breathing began to quicken as Nikki slowly closed the gap between them.

Helen could feel her heart beating, as though it were trying to escape from her chest, as Nikki tenderly brushed her lips with a kiss. Helen's mind raced with all the reasons why she should stop this from going any further but the warmth of Nikki's lips on hers was argument against stopping. Nikki peppered Helen's lips with sweet kisses waiting for Helen to respond and then she did. Helen brought her hand up and cupped Nikki's face returning Nikki's affectionate kisses, first with gentleness and then with passion. Helen ran her fingers through Nikki's hair and soft moans escaped her throat as Nikki probed Helen's mouth with her tongue. With every taste of Nikki's tongue Helen felt a surge of desire between her legs. Nikki began exploring Helen's body with her hands and moved from kissing her mouth to kissing her neck and chest. Nikki still had one hand shackled to the headboard so with her free arm she embraced Helen and pulled her over onto the bed.

Helen lay on the bed looking up at Nikki. She was in awe of her beauty and actually felt her love for Nikki growing with every passing moment. Helen brought her head up towards Nikki and began kissing her again. This time Helen was controlling the intensity of the kiss and her passion was endless. Nikki ran her hand up and down the side of Helen's body and deftly opened Helen's robe to expose her perfect full breasts. Nikki could see Helen's excitement as her chest rose and fell with her quickened breathing. Nikki ran her hand between Helen's breasts and watched Helen's eyes for approval. Helen again cupped Nikki's face in her hands and brought her back for another passionate kiss.

As Helen and Nikki continued to kiss, Nikki allowed her hands to explore Helen's breasts. Helen arched her back so that Nikki's hand could fully engulf her breast and another moan escaped her throat. Nikki pulled her lips away from Helen's and began the journey to her breasts with her mouth. She placed soft kisses on Helen's neck and collarbone, a playful tongue occasionally licking her skin and trailing the luscious valley between her breasts. She paused to look up at Helen before allowing herself to take Helen's nipple into her mouth. Helen put her hands in Nikki's hair and arched her back so that her nipple was only millimeters away from Nikki's hungry mouth. Nikki welcomed the gift and took Helen's nipple into her mouth. "Oh Nikki" came from Helen's mouth as Nikki used her tongue to circle Helen's nipple.

Nikki devoured Helen's nipple, licking, sucking and sporadically biting at it. With every movement Helen responded with a tug at Nikki's hair. Nikki moved to Helen's left breast and repeated the movements that were pleasing Helen so much. Helen felt her desire rising deep within her and began to allow her hands to freely roam Nikki's body. She ran her hands from Nikki's shoulders down her sides and tentatively under Nikki's top. Nikki's skin was soft and warm to Helen's touch and she could feel every muscle in Nikki's well toned back.

Helen felt her bravery growing with her desire and started to pull up Nikki's top, trying to free her breasts from the confines of the cotton. Nikki stopped kissing Helen's breasts and propped herself up to look at Helen. Helen said nothing, just continued to look into Nikki's eyes and raise the shirt up over Nikki's head. As the shirt came off over Nikki's head and right arm both women were reminded of the reality of their situation when the shirt stopped at Nikki's shackled left wrist. Helen glanced over to Nikki's wrist and then looked back at Nikki. Nikki began to pull away but Helen held onto her with one hand and without saying a word, reached into the pocket of her robe and pulled out the key with the other. She turned her head to look at Nikki's wrist and brought her hands up to unlock the shackle. She looked back at Nikki and rolled over on top of her.

Nikki was now lying on the bed looking up at this woman whom she had fallen for so deeply and completely. In her mind she thought about all of the times they had spent together; talking, laughing, arguing, becoming closer, and getting to know each other. Helen didn't know at the time that Nikki was falling for her but it became evident that afternoon in her cell. For Nikki their friendship had grown into something much more and now it was clear to her that it had for Helen as well. With both hands now free Nikki held Helen's face, languishing in the nearness of her, gazing deeply into her eyes and looking so lovingly upon this woman. Nikki ran her fingers through Helen's hair, down her neck and back while removing the robe from her body completely. Helen became aware of her nakedness and blushed; Nikki smiled and kissed Helen deeply, passionately. Helen returned the kiss with equal emotion and passion.

They lay there for the longest time, locked in a passionate embrace of kissing and touching, learning the curves of each others bodies and then Helen could no longer control herself. She began kissing down Nikki's neck and chest, her hands feeling her way to Nikki's breasts. Nikki's breathing was now becoming more rapid, matching Helen's. When she had reached the valley between Nikki's breasts she stopped and looked up at her. Helen gave a brief smile and took Nikki's left breast into her hand and placed her mouth on her nipple. Helen became ravenous for every part of Nikki and sucked, licked and bit her nipple as though it was the last bit of food she would ever eat. Nikki moaned out in pleasure and Helen moved to Nikki's right breast and repeated the motions adding an occasional squeeze with her hand. Helen kissed her way down Nikki's belly and hips while removing her pajama bottoms. Nikki assisted by lifting her bottom off the bed and Helen could smell the sweet nectar between Nikki's legs. Helen was preparing to spread Nikki's legs when Nikki pulled her up and kissed her hard, probing her tongue deep into Helen's mouth. Nikki rolled Helen back over onto the bed and kissed her feverishly while exploring Helen's body with her hands.

Nikki kissed Helen's neck and chest, revisiting her breasts on her way down her belly. Nikki allowed her hand to run down the side of Helen's outer thigh and then started up her inner thigh. She stopped for a moment and brought herself back up to face Helen. Nikki bathed Helen's neck and face with tender kisses and whispered softly, "Can I touch you?"

Helen grabbed Nikki's face, her breath quickened and she let out an excited "Yes". Without losing eye contact, Nikki continued to run her hand up the inside of Helen's thigh and gently touched her sex. Nikki gasped at the wetness she felt and Helen moaned with every touch. Nikki spread Helen's lips and touched her clit gently. Nikki circled Helen's clit with her finger and felt it get hard at her touch. Nikki moved her face down Helen's body while she showered her skin with kisses. Nikki reached Helen's sex and her mouth watered with the anticipation of tasting her.

As Nikki continued to rub Helen's clit she began to move her hips to match Nikki's rhythm. When she had raised her hips off the bed Nikki allowed the tip of her tongue to taste the sweet bud of Helen's sex. Helen moaned loudly as Nikki took her clit fully into her mouth. Nikki circled and sucked Helen's clit and felt it get harder and harder in her mouth. Nikki slid one finger into the wet sweetness of Helen's sex and felt Helen's hands grip her hair. She began moving her finger in and out of Helen while she sucked on her clit and Helen writhed in pleasure. She could feel Helen's skin getting hot against her body and her breathing became heavy and fast. Nikki slid another finger inside Helen and she moaned, "Oh yes."

Nikki removed her mouth and quickly came back up to face Helen, she placed a long full kiss on her lips and Helen readily accepted her tongue. Nikki began rubbing her thumb against Helen's clit and moved her fingers in and out at a faster pace. Nikki kissed Helen's neck and shoulders as Helen moved her hips up to meet Nikki's hand. Helen grabbed Nikki's head and looked directly at her. "Oh…oh Nikki…I…oh…oh Nikki…"

Nikki could feel that Helen was close to the edge and she probed her fingers deeper into her. Helen held onto Nikki's neck with one hand gripping her hair tightly at the nape. Helen's other hand was now holding on desperately to Nikki's shoulder and Nikki winced a bit at the exquisite pain she felt as Helen's nails dug in. Nikki felt more love for this woman at this moment than she had before and the look in her eyes conveyed that to Helen. Helen was on the verge now, Nikki increased her rhythm into her and curled her fingers inside of Helen, reaching the spot that made Helen begin to bear down on Nikki's fingers and she looked deeply into her eyes. "Nikki, I…I…I love you…" and her body shuddered with pleasure.

Nikki buried her face into Helen's neck as she felt the climax around her fingers, still deep inside Helen. "I love you Helen", she whispered into Helen's ear. Helen held on to Nikki tightly knowing that this moment had changed both of their lives forever.

Tears came to Helen's eyes as she listened to Nikki's soft breathing in her ear. She squeezed her tightly, her body still shuddering from the intensity of her orgasm, and gently began stroking Nikki's hair. Nikki lifted her head to look at Helen, saw a tear roll down her cheek and brushed it away with her lips, "No tears Helen."

Helen looked deeply into Nikki's eyes; she brought her head up to meet Nikki's, "Happy tears" and kissed Nikki. They languished in the kiss for the longest time and entwined their bodies into each other. Helen could no longer hold back her desire to please Nikki and her kisses became more passionate. Helen rolled Nikki on to her back and put her body between Nikki's legs. Helen quickly made her way down the length of Nikki's body, taking time out to enjoy Nikki's breasts with her hands and the feel of her nipples in her mouth. Helen kissed and licked her way down Nikki's belly to her sex. She paused long enough to acknowledge that her own excitement was matching Nikki's. Helen brought her mouth to Nikki's sex and heard Nikki moan with pleasure. Helen allowed her tongue to explore the sweetness of Nikki's sex and found her rhythm as Nikki moved her hips to meet Helen's tongue.

Helen found the spot that made Nikki cry out, "God yes!" and she continued to suck Nikki's clit until she heard Nikki draw in a deep breath and bear down on Helen's tongue which she now moved deep into Nikki's sex. Nikki's legs tightened around Helen's head as she grabbed hold of Helen's hair crying out with her increased pleasure, "oh yes, Oh Yes, OH YES!" Nikki's body shuddered for a few moments and then relaxed, her legs falling to the side.

Helen kissed and sucked Nikki's sex, drinking every last bit of the sweet nectar found there before beginning her journey to Nikki's mouth, stopping along the way to taste the sweat on her belly and feel the hardness of her nipples. When face to face again with Nikki, she had a pleasured smile on her lips and she reached up to meet Helen's awaiting mouth, the mix of sweat and sex made them both drunk with pleasure as they kissed and held each other.

They made love for several more hours, each time bringing each other to greater heights of pleasure, neither wanting the evening to end. When exhaustion finally took hold of their bodies they lay facing each other, holding on tightly, Helens face resting on Nikki's chest. Nikki knew that morning would come too soon and thoughts of tomorrow weighed heavily on Helen's mind before sleep took hold of them both.

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It had felt like only minutes had passed since she had closed her eyes when the phone roused Helen from sleep. She reached over Nikki's still sleeping body and lifted the receiver. A husky, sleepy "Hello?" came from Helen's mouth.

"Good morning, this is the front desk with your wake up call", the voice on the other end stated, sounding extremely chipper.

"Yes, thank you," Helen returned the receiver to the phone and looked at Nikki beneath her who was now awake and stroking Helen's back.

"Time for the dream to come to an end" Nikki spoke as Helen put her forehead to Nikki's.

"Guess so", Helen replied. Nikki cupped Helen's face in her hands and kissed her softly and lovingly. Helen returned Nikki's kiss tenderly and filled with the love that she felt for Nikki. They made love again with the intensity of their orgasms expressing everything neither of them could say.

When they had finished Helen surprised Nikki, and herself, by leading Nikki to the shower. There was little washing being done, most of the time was spent kissing, touching and holding each other. Nikki was trying to memorize every part of Helen's body, knowing that her memories would be the only thing she would be able to hold after they walked out the door of the hotel room. They finished getting ready in silence, each watching the other through every movement of brushing teeth, combing hair, dressing and packing. Helen's thoughts were about the normalcy of being with Nikki like this and her heart ached at the knowledge that it may never be.

Breakfast was delivered to the room shortly after they had finished getting ready. They sat across from each other at the breakfast trolley, neither one eating much and only sipping their coffee. Nikki had her hand resting on the table and Helen reached across to hold it. Their eyes met and Nikki squeezed Helen's hand. Nikki stood up from the table and pulled Helen to her. They embraced neither speaking; only the sound of their breathing and heartbeats could be heard between them. The trip back to Larkhall would be a long and torturous one, each knowing how different life on the inside would now be.

The End