It had been months since that afternoon at LeAnn's. Neither had spoken about it and they had carried on as if nothing had ever happened. LeAnn had only been practicing her newly learned massage techniques... hadn't she? The activities had got them both more than a little aroused. Maybe LeAnn had been a little too intimate. Maybe Laura had overreacted to the attention. Maybe.
The truth is they both knew it had happened and were disappointed. They had been accidentally interrupted by LeAnn's husband. He had been oblivious to the situation. Surely he must have sensed Laura's personal fragrance permeating the kitchen when he walked in; just as well Laura had adjusted her robe and both were acting as if nothing happened.
Today was the usual morning they met at the coffee shop. The discussion was going to be the usual light chat. But since 'that afternoon', it had been even more superficial. Laura was finishing up getting ready when she heard a knock on the door. Surprised and wondering who it might be, she scampered down the stairs and opened the door.
"Hey! What are you doing here?
It was LeAnn! Why was she at the house? We always meet at the shop.
"I thought I would come over and surprise you."
"Well you did!"
They both stood there for a few seconds.
"May I come in?"
"Um, sure, sorry. What's going on?"
"I wanted to see you."
"You would have at the shop. Are you okay?"
"Yeah, I'm okay." LeAnn said as she closed the door behind her.
They stood there in the oversized, two-story foyer looking at each other. Their eyes never left the other's. Laura took a step closer so they were about a foot apart. She reached out for LeAnn's hands sensing that she was troubled. Their fingers seemed to naturally entwine and hang down between them. Fortunately, they were roughly the same height, about 5'6". The house was so quiet... they could each other's breathing. Laura would swear she felt LeAnn's heart beat through holding hands.
Laura was worried about her friend. She seemed uneasy and concerned. What could be wrong? She was hoping that she help out in some way.
"Why did you stop by?"
"Not really sure. I wanted to see you."
"Well, you have. Should we head over and get coffee? You have to get to the office soon, right?"
"Yeah, I do. We can get coffee, or we can stay here for a minute."
With that, LeAnn leaned in a little closer. She was not sure what she was doing. She wondered if Laura could feel her nervous trembling. Laura was wondering the same thing. Their faces were just inches apart. Each could feel the other's breathing on her lips. Their eyes hadn't separated since they held hands. But now the full emotion was in their eyes just inches apart. Laura's lips were quivering.
What was happening? What were they doing? Surely proper women didn't do this sort of thing... or did they? LeAnn is so pretty. Is it wrong for me to want this? Laura was wondering, no hoping, that LeAnn wanted this too. Laura was hoping that LeAnn felt the same way and that there would be no turning back.
LeAnn slowly, painfully slowly, leaned forward. Their eyes looking longingly into each others'. Their lips met, gently and softly. Both women gasped. But their lips did not separate. They were touching ever so gently. They both felt a shudder as a spark ran through their bodies. And it was then Laura had second thoughts.
"What are you doing??" Laura managed to say into LeAnn's mouth.
"Kissing you, silly. You should be kissing me back."
"But, what if... we shouldn't..." was all Laura could get out before LeAnn gently squeezed her hands and pressed her lips against Laura's open mouth. Although that had stopped the words it did not stop the slight hesitation. Laura's head spun. What was she doing? What were they doing? Two middle-aged mothers kissing in the foyer? But her lips were so soft... her eyes are so beautiful. And the way her lips were "being chewed" sent shivers shooting throughout Laura's body.
(I tried to quell my hesitation. My eyes focused and saw hers. She was so beautiful. Her light blue eyes, sandy blonde hair pulled backed in a pony-tail.)