Night Time - Shall we?

Posted on Wed Oct 5th, 2022 @ 8:13am by Harper o’Leary & Senior Chief Petty Officer Emily Charles {Kelea-Salik}

Mission: Season 5: Time Warp
Location: Lalor Estate
Timeline: 27/07/2397 - Early Evening
1244 words - 2.5 OF Standard Post Measure

As the Wedding reception wound down, Harper found Emily and linked her arm through her's. Leaning close, she whispered "Emily, can you come for a walk with me?"

Emily offered Harper a warm smile, they’d become good friends in a short amount of time . “Sure, I’d love to!”

Harper smiled and together they walked away from the crowd. Harper had been granted a cabin but she had found a rather quiet place by the river.

It was a dock like area which jutted out into the water. It had a covered platform at the end with benches.

Harper was taking a risk in herself. She had never done anything so bold before. Pausing, she pointed towards the dock. "I am told its peaceful out there."

“It looks lovely” Emily nodded. “Let’s go and see.” She had no idea why she found Harper’s company so enjoyable, but Harper made her feel happy and care free.

Harper smiled as they walked out onto the dock. As they settled onto a bench over looking the water, Harper said softly "Emily?"

Emily looked towards Harper as she spoke her name. “Yes Harper?”

"I was wondering if, you would like to go out with me?" Harper asked carefully. "On a date." She added for clarity.

“Me? A date!?” Emily looked at Harper in surprise. At first she didn’t know what to say before her conversation with George came to mind, his thought that maybe she’d find women of romantic interest. “I err...” She paused. “I’ve never been on a date before... but, I think I’d like that.”

Harper smiled. "I was thinking while we are at Earth, dinner at a restaurant I know in New York?"

“New York! Wow!!” Emily smiled the biggest smile yet. “That sounds... amazing!! I’m sorry I must sound like some over excited child.”

Harper laughed softly. "I don't know, you don’t sound like a child to me." She said. "Its fairly upscale, near Times Square. But the food is good and the staff do not gossip."

“Who cares about gossip!” Emily smiled warmly. “I’ve been mistreated by men before, but you...” She paused. “You make me feel at ease, I can be me without having to worry about being hurt. Even George suggested that I might feel happier with a woman, though at the time I laughed at that.”

Harper smiled. "I have been finding myself drawn to you Emily. I was rash when I was younger, and I am trying hard not to be rash again."

Emily gave Harper a big smile. “You’re not being rash, you’re giving me a chance at a whole new chapter in my life.”

Harper was glad her makeup covered her heating cheeks. "Then would it be rash to say, seeing you nude the other day tested me greatly. I was very tempted to kiss you then. In more places than your lips."

Emily was the one who blushed this time, giving Harper a bashful smile. “I was tempting you into the pool.” She paused. “To be honest I’ve never... not since I was...” She paused. “I do want to know what love is...” she gave Harper a long look.

Tentatively Harper reached out and brushed a strand of hair from Emily's face. "by Love you mean sexual love or love in general?" she asked. "And I was tempted believe me. I had to have a cold shower."

Emily didn’t flinch at Harper’s touch like she would have if it had been a man touching her. “I mean... true love. It’s not just sexual, but that’s a part of it too. I want to know I can please you, make you happy, not just you making me happy.”

"Stand around naked again and you will find out" Harper smiled. "I have had many pleasant dreams since that night. Emily, you are a beautiful lady, and I don't want to screw this up."

Emily nodded. “Harper I...” She gently took hold of Harper’s hand. “I want to know what a relationship with a woman, with you, would be like. I want to feel loved, and not just loved by a family member.” She gently lifted Harper’s hand to her cheek. “Show me what it’s like.”

Harper stared into Emily's eyes and nodded. "okay" she said softly. "Together we can show you." she said softly. "M-may I kiss you Emily?"

Emily smiled and nodded. “I’d like that.”

Gently, Harper placed her hands on the sides of Emily's face and leaned in, and gently brushed her lips over Emily's, once, twice then she settled them more firmly on Emily's lips, kissing her fully.

Emily was surprised just how gentle Harper was, the kiss was unlike anything she’d felt before. She returned the kiss, letting herself simply melt into the moment.

Harper's hands fell to Emily's shoulders as they kissed there in the moonlight. She could not believe how nice it was. Her left hand dropped down to gasp Emily's right.

Emily was finding the whole new experience an enjoyable, intoxicating one. As they came up for air she looked into Harper’s eyes. “Would you.. like to spend the night with me?”

Harper nodded. "Yes, but I do not want to rush you Emily, nor rush this." she admitted. "I want us both to be sure, and ready for that step."

Emily nodded. “I’m sorry, I don’t mean to rush this. I will wait until the time is right.”

Harper gave her a smile. "Emily, if we rush this, If you are not one hundred percent sure you want to have sex with me, it could hurt you in the long run, hurt both of us." She slid her hand up Emily's arm. "I want to taste you, feel your skin beneath my hands and against my own skin." Harper whispered. "I want that a lot. To press my mouth to your neck and breasts, but I won't have us jump into bed because it is too early"

Emily nodded, “I know I’m sorry” she hung her head feeling guilty for even suggesting what she had. “I don’t want to do anything to hurt you Harper, but I would very much like to go out for dinner.”

"hey" Harper lifted Emily's chin. And she kissed her again "I know, I don't want to hurt you either beautiful okay. So I can come by tomorrow at 19h00?"

Emily returned the kiss, before smiling and nodding. “I’m looking forward to it already!”

"Cocktail dress will be good for dinner tomorrow." Harper said softly. "But before that... I want to kiss you some more.. is that ok?"

“Are you kidding?” Emily nodded enthusiastically. Her fingers gently trailing along Harpers arm as she leant in closer.

Harper gave a soft laugh and resumed her kissing of Emily with an eagerness because she really did enjoy kissing the woman before her.

Harper wasn’t the only one, Emily was truly enjoying kissing Harper too. She finally felt as though someone found her special, something she’d been looking for, for a very long time.

A while later, they walked back towards the estate proper arm in arm.

Emily was grinning from ear to ear as she walked with Harper, she’d never felt this excited when walking with anyone before. She couldn’t wait to tell George either.

 

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