A few weeks later Maggie decided to invite everyone round to her apartment for the first time for game night.
Maggie loved hanging out with Kara, James and Winn. After everything they had already been through together in such a short time it was coming to the point now where she was starting to consider them her friends instead of Alex's friends. She wanted to continue strengthening that bond. And that meant inviting them around to her apartment.
They all accepted happily. They already adored Maggie; she was brilliant at her job, laid back and fun to hang out with and so wonderful for Alex- not to mention she had saved their asses numerous times at her own risk. They couldn't be more pleased to have another member to add to their group.
Maggie was nervous about it at first but her worries fizzled out as soon as everyone came and fit so comfortably into her space.
She had a day off so, with a little help from Alex, she made dinner for everyone. They were all incredibly impressed by her cooking- Kara especially so, who had almost proposed to Maggie on Alex's behalf after her first bite of Maggie's chocolate fondant.
Instead Kara had cornered Alex shortly after eating with a huge grin and serious "If you don't marry this girl I will,' to which Alex had hip-checked her out the kitchen. But the words had left Alex in a daze of happiness the whole night.
She stayed close to Maggie throughout the night, her heart overflowing at the fact that Maggie was becoming so woven into their lives, how she fit so well not just with her but all those important in her life.
They played a couple of games but mostly just talked and laughed the whole night.
When everyone left, Maggie exhaled a breath of relief, Alex coming behind her to hold her in her arms, thrilled at how the night had gone, knowing Maggie had been nervous despite her cool exterior.
"I think they like you more than me," Alex murmured into Maggie's ear, taking in the lingering scent of her girlfriend's perfume. "I kinda don't blame them… I mean- how could they not?"
Maggie let out a small chuckle. "You're ridiculous" she said, leaning back into Alex's embrace, her feelings for her girlfriend so strong in this moment.
"How are you feeling," Alex asked softly after a moment of just holding her, kissing below her ear soothingly.
Maggie turned in her arms holding her close. "Exhausted but…good," she smiled at Alex's care, letting her dimples show. Alex kissed them softly, before moving to her lips taking them in a long, lazy kiss, tasting the sweetness from dessert, and drawing a low hum from Maggie. She pulled back to gaze at her, the desire evident in her eyes. She could tell Maggie was tired though from the way she was leaning into her.
"You go put your feet up…I'll get us a drink. What would you like?" she asked stroking Maggie's hair behind her ear but Maggie just shook her head pulling Alex back into her.
She had been wanting to kiss Alex all night. Every time Alex's hand had caressed her or Alex had looked at her with that beautiful smile. But, save for a couple of small kisses, she hadn't got the chance. She wasn't going to let the night end without kissing Alex just as she had been yearning to all evening.
"No…" she whispered low into Alex's mouth "…I just want to kiss you."
And Alex gulped, her body warming up at Maggie's directness. She wanted that too. The night had gone perfectly- Maggie had been perfect. She had put so much effort into the evening and Alex felt so much affection for her because of it. She deserved to be kissed with all the love in the world.
She nodded out an "okay," taking her lip again and moving them slowly back to the couch crawling over Maggie. She took control of the warm, languid kisses, revelling in the feeling of Maggie firm beneath her body, in the soft sounds coming from her girlfriend.
She wanted nothing more than just to spend the rest of the evening kissing Maggie if that's what Maggie wanted.
But that wasn't all Maggie wanted. The feeling of relief at how the night had gone coupled with the care and attention from her beautiful girlfriend had left Maggie needing a release.
Gradually the kisses turned more fervent and Maggie was pulling Alex further into her by her hips and shoulders, taking Alex's hand bringing it to her own chest, showing her need. And Alex eagerly responded.
When it got too stifling Alex quickly rid them of their layers, coming back over Maggie. When things got this intense, Alex's kisses always lost any sense of finesse. Maggie was intoxicated by the way Alex kissed her- all-consuming and blazing as if it was the last time she would get to kiss her. It was one of her favourite things about Alex.
Alex kissed all over Maggie's face- her mouth, nose, cheeks, eyes, down to her neck, sucking hard, leaving her mark on her, all the while purposefully riding out Maggie's waves. Maggie's head tilted back for better access and she grabbed Alex's hips to bring them closer into her and her insides coiled tighter and tighter at the overwhelming sensations, at the sounds coming from Alex. Clutching each other desperately close and breathing heavily into each other's necks, Alex climaxed soon after Maggie, both bringing each other down with soft reverent kisses.
In the last vestiges of wake, a different kind of fluttery sensation settled inside Maggie- the realisation that she might just get to do this with Alex forever.
She fell asleep smiling in Alex's arms.
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The next day Alex got a message from Maggie. It was another song simply captioned 'tell me, what do you say?' Alex smiled softly in delight at her girlfriend, her badass girlfriend sending her romantic songs in the middle of day when she was supposed to be working. She listened to the soft melody over and over wondering at its meaning again. The song started off quite haunting before moving into a more catchy melody. With each listen Alex's interest piqued.
Maggie had mercy on her a short while later. Alex hastily took her phone from her pocket when she felt the vibration of the buzz indicating a new message.
Alex's heart rate increased when she saw that it was in fact from Maggie. She took a breath and opened the text.
'Last night when you appeared on the balcony,
Lovelier than the full moon,
I realized that you had arrived,
Alex's heart fluttered and a blush bloomed across her cheeks and she had to pause for a moment to steady herself, knowing that this solitary message would have her falling even deeper for Maggie.
The rhythm of our heartbeats played
With the tune of each breath,
Sitting in the verandah
decorated by the sun, moon and stars,
Come, let's share our lives
Shall we do it today?
Tell me, what do you say?
A small world of our own
A world that is yours
Whether it be a sweet smile
Or a teardrop bitter
Come let us share our sorrows and joys
Let's talk for a while
Tell me, what do you say?
Let me confide in you a couple of things
Let us fill our pockets with memories
As we have come here after quite some time.
In the company of close friends
Softly humming some tune
My days and nights come to pass now
Come, let's share our lives,
Shall we do it today?
Tell me, what do you say?'
She felt giddy like a teenager; swooning at the wonderful words. The other song had been one Alex had just happened to ask about but this one Maggie had specifically chosen to send to her so the meaning had to be particularly significant.
Alex was still on a high from the wonderful evening they had had the night before. And clearly Maggie was too. Maggie was asking her to share her life with her. They already knew deep down how they both felt but Maggie had never said it so easily before, so sweetly- with the certainty that it would be met in kind. She was always so cautious with her words, choosing to guard her heart with jokes and sarcasm.
But ever since Alex had found out about her past something had changed between them and Maggie was increasingly allowing herself to be vulnerable. Even if it was the through the barrier of their phones, Alex felt it as if Maggie had exclaimed it from the rooftops. Maggie's fears were dissolving and she was comfortable enough to trust Alex by putting herself out there with her words.
Alex's whole insides warmed at the fact, her love bubbling up from the deepest part of her soul to the tip of her tongue- an exhaled 'I love you' escaping her lips at her phone. Alex blushed; embarrassed at herself, glad that no one was around to see her behaving like a love sick fool- but secretly giddy at her involuntary exclamation.
She thought for a long moment how to respond. She really just wished she could be in front of Maggie at that moment, she felt her texts didn't have the same significance that Maggie's did. Still, steadying herself, she typed out her teasing response and hit send.
Soooo what I'm getting from this is that…you like me?...
She laughed bright upon reading Maggie's reply, feeling the depth of the meaning from the single line:
You're such a nerd…
Alex felt tingly all over, like her heart was flying amongst the birds. She couldn't wait to see Maggie and truly show her how she felt.
Considering it for a long moment, she sent a simple heart emoticon back in reply, heart beating rapidly in her chest. They had never done that before but this time she didn't want to stop herself. She didn't expect a reply from Maggie knowing she would probably be internally reeling at the little image for a while.
She was going to tell Maggie she loved her. There was no denying how they felt now and she didn't want to keep it inside any longer- she didn't think she could stop herself from blurting it out as soon as she saw Maggie next even if she tried. And she didn't want to stop herself anymore. That song was all the impetus Alex needed. Maggie had put herself out there trusting Alex would catch her safely.
Alex knew Maggie would catch her just the same.
She was ready to fall.
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I really love writing little ways they realise they want to say I love you.
I try to keep to canon y'all but Mon-el who? Jk guys, I just don't think my girl Maggie would invite him into her home.
The song is 'Kya Khayaal hai' by The Dewarists ft Zeb and Haniya, Shantanu, Swanand.….also beautiful…a more sweet and quirky song… the first three lines are in Persian btw :) - I thought it was perfect for Maggie to send to Alex- I was only planning on using the first song but then I remembered this one and really wanted to add it. Have a listen: watch?v=V1YxxI08710
Again, I only translated the parts of the songs that I thought Maggie would send to Alex, if you want the rest just let me know!
Would love to hear your thoughts! :)