Fei was still in a state of bliss as she wandered around the other booths with Mei.
She no longer cared about the stares from the sex-hungry men attending the show.
It was her turf now. She wanted to be an insider in this world, where lesbian porn actresses had the limelight and, against the odds, some of them could keep their genuine selves and not turn into money-hungry jerks.
Like Anna.
Mei introduced Fei to a few crew members and asked around for jobs, getting some promises, but nothing concrete. She was not dissatisfied, though.
They needed to turn down a few men who thought they were prostitutes, but the event was less threatening than Fei had expected. After about half an hour, they were out, back in the elevator.
"I had a lot of fun. And I'm still jealous. You got a kiss from the Queen!" Mei said.
"Sorry about that."
"Nah, that's okay. Why on earth would you apologize for that? She's not my type anyway. Besides, I might be able to slip into her bed if I get picked. Though I will cheer for you, of course."
Was Mei her rival now? Probably yes, but her charm disarmed Fei. Now that the image of Anna was dissipating, Mei again began to look more and more attractive.
"Thanks," Fei said, trying to hide an unwanted blush.
"Are we really doing this?" Mei probed.
"Yes, I want to try."
"Okay, then I'll be on your side. It's worth a try, but don't get your hopes up."
"I know you think I'm naïve, but..."
"It's your dream, so it's okay. Come, it's late. I'll send you back to your apartment," Mei said.
Fei's eyes widened at the suggestion, so Mei added, "Don't worry, I'm not gonna hit on you or anything. Just want to make sure you're safe."
After navigating a maze of neon-soaked corridors and rickety staircases, they finally reached Mei's modest apartment. Exposed electric wires dangled precariously above the entrance, a sight that might have unsettled others. However, Mei appeared unfazed, likely accustomed to living in a similar unit herself.
Their eyes met. The glitter around Mei's eyes sparkled in the dim light, making Fei unconsciously bite her lip to control the urge to kiss her.
Mei hesitated for a moment, fiddling about nervously.
"Do you think we could have sex tonight?" Mei blurted out suddenly.
Fei was startled. The caprices of the girl surprised her. Didn't she promise that she wouldn't hit on her?
"I know you're into that Anna Wong girl, but a night of sex with a co-star wouldn't change much," she said.
Fei was looking into those sexy almond-shaped eyes, still speechless. Wasn't Mei tired after the movie?
"You know I was quite disappointed that we had no sex in the movie," she pushed on while her hands sought Fei's feminine hip. Fei did not protest, letting the girl trail her trickling fingers up and down along her back. She was giving in to desire. Her lips burned for another kiss, and she could not suppress her body's reactions.
Fei's defenses had crumbled, knowing that Mei could read her body like an open book. They kissed. It was a lustful kiss, and Fei did not want it to end.
Mei reached for the door handle behind Fei's back and pushed the door open. The two girls entered the apartment, absorbed in another kiss. The room was small, barely enough place for two women to stand side by side. The air was musty, filled with the familiar damp smell of megabuilding apartments. A small kitchen, a door, and a large bed made up most of the apartment.
Mei pulled away.
"Do you have a shower?" Mei inquired, looking around.
"Sure," said Fei, opening the only corner door.
"We both badly need a shower," she peered down at her body.
Despite the sweat, Mei still had a feminine scent around her, arousing a deep desire in Fei. There was something personal, something intimate about the girl.
Even though they had just met, Fei already felt as if they had known each other for long.
They stepped inside and kissed again. There was barely enough space for one person, let alone two, but Fei felt grateful for that now. Mei's soft breasts pushed against her.
"We need to squeeze, but don't worry," Mei said commandingly, almost as if they were in Mei's apartment. "I'm going to wash you thoroughly and then take you to bed," she continued, taking on a porn actress role, flirting. Despite her artifice, something motherly about her made Fei comfortable. Mei looked as if she genuinely cared, at least for tonight.
Their clothes quickly came off.
Mei's breasts were not too large, but her dark nipples appealed to Fei. Her hip, too, was quite flat, but her skin smooth, pleasant to touch.
Fei loved the way she looked.
