Chapter 2
Bree awoke with a start. The memory of the previous night suddenly came back to her, and she didnāt know whether to smile or cry. She just had the best sex of her life, yet she wasnāt sure if Rose would ever talk to her again.
All day long she thought of nothing but Rose, though it eluded her why Rose had run away after the fantastic sex they shared. Did she freak? Was it all too much?
Bree was torn between feelings of anxiety and pure anger. Part of her wanted to give Rose the benefit of the doubt and be kind and understanding. At the end of the day, however, her anger took over. Why the hell did Rose not call her? Was it regret? What was she afraid of? Maybe she was just too damn stupid to waste another thought on her.
This was not easy in the least. Bree wondered if she should call her... what were the chances Rose would pick up and actually talk to her? Maybe Rose needed more time to think things over.
After two days (though it seemed like an eternity) she couldnāt wait anymore. She made the call and Rose picked up. It was a short and awkward conversation, but Rose agreed to meet her for drinks later that night.
Bree went to the bar with much trepidation, not knowing what to expect. She didnāt even know what she herself wanted, but she knew one thing: she really wanted to meet Rose.
Rose was already waiting for her, sitting at the bar with a cocktail. Breeās heart skipped a beat and she smiled. Bree hoped that Rose would hug her hello. Indeed Rose got up to greet her. They smiled at each other and then there was a brief moment of hestiation. Itās not like they never hugged before, but suddenly it seemed like a very private thing to Bree.
She wasnāt sure anymore if it was appropriate or not but she opened her arms ever so slightly. In response Rose did the same and in the fraction of a second Bree decided to just go for it. Rose flung her arms around her shoulders and pushed warmly against her. Breeās hand travelled around her waist and her wrists crossed on Roseās back.
Rose felt so warm and alive in her arms. Rose felt so good that Bree didnāt want to let her go and held her a little longer, but she didnāt want to seem too demanding, so she pulled back a little. Then she immediately felt like leaning back into the embrace again but it was too late. Rose had already retreated as well and was looking at her now.
āThanks for meeting me, Rose.ā
āItās good to see you.ā
As it was a weekday they didnāt drink very much, and they didnāt talk much either. Neither of them wanted to address what had happened between them. Bree finally plucked up her courage, and asked,
āCome home with me?ā
For a long time Rose didnāt reply.
āJust to talk, Rose.ā
After another long silence Rose finally nodded.
At Breeās place they sat on the couch next to each other at a safe distance. Talking proved to be much more difficult than Bree had thought. Finally Rose took the initiative.
āBree, what happened on Saturday...,ā then she cleared her throat and started again.
āIt was wonderful. But I feel itās just not me, you know.ā
Now it was Bree who just nodded. She had anticipated this.