Ch 03 The Cheese Factory 1

"Hello! How's your lovely bottom after that bump the other day?"

Carys cringed with embarrassment... "Of all the things I could have said! Oh, good grief...what an utter idiot!"

Alice spun round so fast that her big hat flew over the railings onto the sand, and her hair tangled and draped over her face for a moment. Her eyes flew wide in shock as she gasped: "You...it's you...it's really you!" For a moment, Carys thought that she had made the biggest mistake of her life, and visions of arrest and assault charges danced in front of her eyes. She had half extended her hand when she had spoken, and now started to drop her hand and step back when the tiny girl gasped: "No...no...don't go...please...

please!

" and grabbed at her outstretched hand.

The same electrifying jolt seemed to run up both their arms, and Alice squeaked and held on for dear life as Carys grunted: "Ooo...oof!" She detachedly noticed that the little redhead had stripes of green sunblock down her nose and across her cheekbones...at least someone had told her how best to combat the merciless summer sun. Her heart was hammering in her chest, and again, just like before, she was having difficulty breathing in anything more than gasps.

Alice was panting, her face was bright pink, and she shivered as she took Carys' free hand. "Ohgodohgodohgod! It

is

you...it's you...oh god...oh thank God!" Staring into Carys' bright blue eyes, which were shiny with tears, her lip trembled, and a tiny tear escaped from the corner and trickled down her cheek. "Oh...I thought...I would...never see you...again!"

She took a huge shuddering breath and controlled her breathing long enough to blurt out, "Hello! My...bottom's fine...thank you! My name is...Alice!"

"Hello...Alice. My...name's...Carys," the tall brunette panted, almost crushing Alice's hands in her own.

The two girls stood for an age, just gazing at each other, holding hands, drinking in every detail about the other. Silly Santa hat, long, beautiful, strokable red hair, blue, blue eyes, tiny red bikini, pretty black lacy long-sleeved shirt, sparkling sea-green eyes...

They must have stood there for nearly ten minutes, all the sounds of the busy beach blanked out as they concentrated greedily on each other. Neither said a word until Alice broke the silence, tremulously saying, "I think this is the bit in the movie where you kiss me..."

Carys' eyes flew wide in surprise. "Do you want me to?" she asked, her voice trembling. "If you don't," Alice gasped, "I'm going to have to climb up and kiss

you

, and I think that might take longer!"

Carys was shaking like a leaf as she bent forward and carefully kissed the little redhead full on the lips. Alice's arms snaked around her, and she was astonished at the strength the tiny girl put into the almost desperate hug as she enthusiastically returned the kiss. "Wow...again the electric shock treatment," thought Carys as their lips crushed together. She could feel her own desire rising, an almost desperate need to pick the tiny girl up and spirit her away somewhere, anywhere they could be alone.

"Whoo-hoo," Carys groaned, breaking away, "You are going to have to put me down, Alice. Any more, and I won't be held responsible for my actions...actions, I might say, which would probably get us both arrested!"

The redhead solemnly came down off her tiptoes and then giggled...Carys' heart did a double somersault... "Is there anything we can do that won't get us arrested?"

Carys' bright blue eyes sparkled with excitement as she grabbed Alice's hand again, the soft skin sending a tingle through her own body. "You look like you could use some Australian hospitality! Come on, we've got a barbecue and loads of beer! Some of my best friends are here, and there are big umbrellas to keep the sun off you!" She smiled at Alice, her full, glossy lips curving upwards.

As Alice allowed the tall brunette to lead her away, she suddenly realised her hat was on the beach just below the walkway. "Oh, wait, Carys!" the Scottish brogue that made her pronunciation of Carys' name into a low purr sent shivers up and down the tall girl's spine, "I need my hat or I'll get horrendous sunburn!" Refusing to let go of Carys' hand, Alice tried to reach under the railings to get hold of it, but it was well out of reach. Leaning further, still desperately clutching onto Carys' hand, she grabbed again and slipped. With a wail, she let go and plopped onto the sand a metre or so below. Now that the hat was within reach, she grabbed it and rammed it onto her head, glaring in mock rage at Carys, whose shoulders were shaking with laughter.

"Shutupshutup, you big Amazon, and help me back up! Ewww! I've got sand in my hair now!"

Still laughing, Carys vaulted athletically over the railings to drop down beside the still-seated redhead, whose eyes widened momentarily: "Carys, you need to be careful, you nearly fell out of that little scrap you call a bikini top!" and she continued in a much quieter voice, "and I really wouldn't have minded that!" and promptly blushed scarlet all the way to the roots of her hair. Carys gaped at her and slowly began to turn pink herself as she said, very softly, "I'm sure we can arrange that...if you'd like?"

Their eyes locked again, each of them recognising the desperate, aching need in the other. Carys gently touched Alice on the arm, and both girls jumped again as the electricity sparked. "Alice, let's just sit here for a moment and cool down. We can't go across there like this!"

"No," gasped Alice, breathing heavily, "you're right..." She shivered and put her small hand over Carys' big one. "Just talk about anything, anything at all, to send my mind down a different track!"

"Uhh...OK," said Carys. "Are you here on holiday, Alice? What on earth brings you all the way from Scotland to Sydney right before Christmas?" Alice's happy expression fell slightly, a hint of disappointment crossing her features, but she quickly recovered with a little smile. "No, not a holiday, unfortunately. My company sent me out here to close a contract right before Christmas...tomorrow, actually. Christmas Eve, and of course, there are no

economical

flights back until the twenty-seventh. Huh! Cheaper to put me up in a hotel than fly me back!" She gave Carys' hand a gentle squeeze, her eyes conveying a touch of wistfulness. "But I'm glad to have the chance to experience a bit of Australian hospitality. I'd have been on my own over Christmas otherwise."

Carys' expression softened with sympathy as she listened to Alice's explanation. "Oh, you poor thing -- having to work through the holidays! Well, you're not going to be alone this Christmas now, that's for sure!" She gave Alice's hand an encouraging squeeze. "We'll make sure you have a proper Australian Christmas celebration, complete with all the trimmings!"

Alice smiled gratefully: "What about you, Carys? Are you from Sydney? Ever been outside Australia?"

Carys looked rueful: "

That's

easily answered, yes and no! Born and bred, and never been able to afford a proper holiday, even just up the coast to the Great Barrier Reef...but what you have never experienced, you never miss...I guess...

"But I have been up the road a bit. I took part in the Maclean Highland Games a couple of times...my name's McDonald...and there's probably some Scottish in my ancestry somewhere."

"Really, Carys?" said Alice, surprised. "You're not a dancer, you're too tall...what did you do?"

Carys hesitated for a long time, then said, in a rush, almost as if she was expecting Alice to laugh: "Caber toss, women's caber toss."

Alice looked at her with wide eyes and said in a hushed voice, "Oh, wow! Carys, that's amazing; it's no wonder you look so fit! That's not an easy discipline to master."

Carys looked at her gratefully. "You know about the games, then? Oh, good grief, of course you would...you're Scottish!" Alice giggled... Carys' heart did a double somersault again... "I try to go to the Inverness Games every year; my family is from that part of the Highlands, but I haven't been for four or five years. I've been living in London and, more recently, in Germany.

"I don't know about you, but I think I can go and say hello to your friends now without being arrested!" Her sea-green eyes had a wicked twinkle in them as she held out her hand and said: "Shall we?"

Gently, Carys led her back to the picnic table, where she announced, "Hey everybody! I've brought a new friend to join the fun!" and dragged Alice right into the middle of the small, welcoming crowd. "Heyyy! Guys, this is Alice -- she's from Scotland and is here on her own for Christmas. Let's show her how we do it here! Would you like a drink, love?"

Alice looked bemused as Carys enthusiastically shepherded her into the lively gathering. "Just a beer...for now", she replied, suddenly overcome with uncharacteristic shyness, as her gaze briefly flicked across to take in the swell of Carys' magnificent breasts and the curve of her hips before meeting the other woman's eyes with a grateful smile.

Carys, noticing the little sideways glance, grabbed a chilled bottle of beer and opened it, handing it to Alice with a warm smile. "There you go, nothing like a cold beer to quench a powerful thirst!" Her eyes lingered on Alice. "I must say," she said quietly, "you look gorgeous in that outfit...though I reckon you'd be even more comfortable in something a bit lighter, given how hot it is today. I can't wait to see you in something a little more...revealing!"

Alice dimpled and met her eyes shyly; she reached up with both hands and lifted a long tress of rich, auburn hair in each hand: "I'm a redhead, I fry in the sun! Sorry, but there's no more coming off..." her voice dropped and only Carys heard: "...yet!

Carys smiled, "How about a dip in the sea after lunch? She allowed her fingers to briefly touch Alice's forearm. Her fingers tingled from the brief, light touch as Alice gasped, her eyes widening in surprise, and she wondered what on earth was going on: "It's amazing, whenever we touch something seems to...to...whew...it's like sparklers under my skin!"

Carys' touch tingled as Alice caught her breath; she could feel the blush rising from her chest to her cheeks again, and she nodded, momentarily rendered speechless! "I'd love to join you for a swim," she finally managed, her voice barely above a whisper.

Carys' face lit up. "You're going to love it. It's amazing this time of year." Her eyes flicked over Alice's figure, "And," her voice dropped half an octave, "I have a feeling you're going to look stunning in a bikini!"

Carys rested her hand on Alice's hip... "Wow, again with the sparklers!" she thought and leaned a bit closer: "There's something about you that's just incredible! Maybe those beautiful eyes of yours," she reached up, her fingertips gently tracing the curve of Alice's cheek. "Maybe the way you carry yourself -- so poised, yet so vulnerable..."

Her cheeks on fire at the tall girl's electrifying touches, Alice grabbed Carys' hand again, allowing herself to be pulled even closer. Carys trailed her fingers lightly along Alice's arm, sending a delightful shiver down her spine. "And I, for one, can't wait to have you all to myself later."

Alice's eyes widened, and her blush deepened still further as Carys' meaning sank in, and she took a deep breath. "In for a penny, in for a pound!" she thought. "Carys, I need to get my bikini and a towel from my hotel room. It's only over there," she said, glancing shyly at the other girl. "I won't be long...unless you want to come with me...to make sure I don't get lost?" Her face was almost scarlet, and her eyes were wide, the hint of hope in her voice unmistakable.

A slow smile spread, along with a blush, across Carys' face, and she gently touched the other girl's arm. "Of course, love," she said quietly, her voice trembling with barely contained desire. "Wouldn't want you getting lost, now would we? Who knows, maybe we'll find a few...um...interesting distractions along the way!"

Alice tugged urgently at the tall girl's hands: "Carys, I'd love for you to come with me...to find an...interesting distraction or two," she said, her voice barely above a throaty whisper as she slipped her small hand into Carys' large one, her cheeks flaming scarlet under her green sunblock stripes.

They walked hand in hand to Alice's hotel; they stared at each other longingly in the lift. Alice was trembling, her breath coming in short gasps, Carys holding her hand almost desperately, as if frightened that the little redhead could vanish. Alice's hands shook so much that she couldn't hold the electronic key steady enough to unlock the door. Carys gently extracted it from her shaking hand and opened the door.

As it shut behind the girls, Alice seized Carys, locking her arms around the taller woman's waist. She could feel her heart pounding as she breathed in desperate gasps. Carys stared down at her, her eyes mirroring Alice's desire. "Wow, someone's in a hurry," she whispered, her voice deep and like velvet. "I've got you, gorgeous girl. I'm here for you!"

Slowly, Carys trailed her fingers along Alice's trembling sides, savouring the feel of her soft skin. She pulled Alice closer, and her lips gently touched Alice's as she whispered, "Shall we carry on from where we left off?"

Alice's lips parted, and she gently pushed her tongue into Carys' mouth, seeking deeper contact. Her hand trailed downwards, caressing Carys' shapely bottom as their kiss deepened, the heat between them building with every passing moment. Carys let out a soft, delighted gasp at the gossamer light touch. Desire burned within her as her fingers threaded through Alice's hair, her other hand caressing the soft curves of her back.

"I want to explore every inch of you," Carys murmured against Alice's lips, her voice thick with longing. Her fingers undid the buttons of Alice's shirt, revealing the tantalising swell of her breasts. "Oh god...you are gorgeous, darling," she breathed, her eyes blazing.

Alice shrugged the shirt off and let her hand slip under the fabric of Carys' bikini top. She gently caressed her sensitive skin, feeling the hardened nipple beneath her exploring fingers, and Carys moaned throatily. Alice half-closed her eyes, savouring the building sexual tension. Biting her lower lip shyly, she looked up at Carys. "The bed is through there...I want you very badly."

"Then what are we waiting for?" Carys moaned, her voice throbbing with her own need. They stumbled towards the bed, Alice trying, unsuccessfully, to shed her clothes without losing the physical contact they both so desperately craved.

Alice lay down slowly, her hand on the back of Carys' neck, pulling her down at the same time. "Oh god...It's been so long..." she gasped into Carys' neck, her voice vibrating with desperate need.

"That's lost time that we need to make up," Carys said huskily, moving carefully to hover above her tiny partner. She gazed into Alice's eyes, the pupils dilated with desire, almost eclipsing the green. She ran the back of her fingers along the line of Alice's jaw before trailing downwards, tenderly stroking the soft, smooth heat of her ivory skin. Her lips brushed the sensitive skin of Alice's neck as her hand continued its tantalising, sensual journey downwards.

Alice arched her hips towards Carys' roaming hand, her breath coming in short, ragged gasps. She reached for Carys, cupping a firm, supple breast in her palm, eliciting a low, guttural moan from the other woman as their bodies pressed together.

"Touch me," Carys moaned, her voice thick with yearning. "I want to touch every inch of you." Carys moved slowly and sensually, each caress and gentle squeeze of her hands eliciting delighted shivers and moans from Alice. She trailed gentle kisses along the other woman's jaw, her teeth lightly nipping at the sensitive flesh of her neck.

Alice moaned and slid her hand into the other girl's bikini, feeling her own heat rise. Carys' breath caught in her throat as Alice's nimble fingers explored her most sensitive areas. She arched into the other woman's touch, a raspy moan escaping her lips. "Ohhhh...god...touch me," Carys moaned again, softly. "I want to feel you, all of you."

Undoing the single button on Alice's slacks, Carys slid her hand under the waistband. Alice wriggled and squirmed, kicking them off, whimpering in anticipation. Her lover's fingers skilfully navigated the intricate folds, the whimpers turning into tiny staccato cries of pleasure as her body jumped and jerked with every delicate touch. Carys loved the way her tiny partner was reacting, her own arousal spiking with every twitch and moan. "That's it, darling, let me make you feel divine," she croaked, her voice hoarse with raw lust.

Alice's body tensed and shuddered as an intense, totally unexpected climax overwhelmed her. She let out a series of soft, mewing cries, her grip on Carys' body tightening as she pulled the taller girl against her, riding out the powerful waves of pleasure.

As Alice's shudders lessened, Carys gazed down at her with hooded eyes, a satisfied smile playing on her lips. "Now, my dear, I do believe I shall do that all again," she murmured, her hand trailing down the inside of Alice's thigh. "I think you have bottled that up for a long time...hmm?"

Alice moaned, a long, high-pitched keening of pure pleasure! Still shaking slightly from the intensity of her climax, she shook her head vehemently. "No," she gasped, "you...you..." With almost superhuman strength, the smaller girl threw her partner to her back and pinned her to the bed. "You

will

lie still...!" she panted fiercely before planting a long, lingering kiss on the tall brunette's lips, unfastening her bikini with trembling fingers.

Carys' eyes widened with delighted surprise as Alice reversed their positions. "Oooh," she moaned, "Oh god...I'm all yours," she purred, her toned body on full display as Alice unfastened her bikini top. Carys' breathing quickened, her chest rising and falling with barely contained excitement. Panting, she reached up, her fingers tracing the curves of Alice's hips, silently urging her on.

"Oh...yesss,

yesssss!

" breathed Alice as she straddled Carys, kneeling up to gaze lustfully downwards at the taller woman. "You're mine now," she growled, her voice shaking with desire as she let her long auburn hair cascade across Carys' breasts in tantalising waves. She trailed the silky strands back and forth over the sensitive nipples, drawing a shudder of anticipation from her as Carys gasped at the smouldering intensity in the other woman's eyes, feeling her desire threatening to engulf her completely. She watched, transfixed and panting, as Alice's hair cascaded across her skin, the silky strands teasing and caressing her sensitive flesh.

Carys' hands gripped Alice's hips possessively, her fingers caressing the smooth softness as she struggled to maintain her composure under the other woman's relentless onslaught. She bit her lip, her eyes burning with unconcealed lust. "You're driving me wild, my love," she breathed, her hips shifting restlessly beneath Alice's weight. "Please...please, don't stop.

"Oh, I won't...not until I've made you squeal like you did me...this is going to be so much fun," Alice purred, her eyes gleaming with mischief. She traced her finger around Carys' belly button, very gently scraping her fingernails across the taut skin of her belly, eliciting a quiver of anticipation from the other woman. The delicate caresses setting her nerve endings ablaze, Carys squirmed beneath the other girl's touch, her eyes darkening with raw desire.