Maria had arrived first as usual. She was waiting near the check in point at Gatwick for her old friend Siobahn to arrive. They were meeting up having planned this holiday together for awhile after reconnecting their friendship on social media. They were going to a remote resort in southern Turkey that had had good reviews, for people who wanted a quiet getaway with lots of sunshine and endless beaches.
Maria hadn't seen her Siobhan for over 3 years now. They had been the best of friends, always together at school, always liking the same boys, music and had many other interests in common.
Siobhan had a bad habit of stealing Maria's boyfriends, but Maria always forgave her in the end. They probably weren't worth much anyway, she had always thought to herself, if they didn't want to stay with me. After school Siobhan had moved away due to work and Maria had stayed and, as often happens they had lost contact for a while.
But now they'd reconnected and Maria was so excited, for one they were going on holiday and secondly, she had realised how much she had missed her old companion. Siobhan had always looked after Maria when they were younger, she always took the lead in their adventures and Maria had always followed Siobhan and looked up to her for guidance in most matters...
"Maria, Maria!" called a familiar voice "Over here, over here!"
Maria looked around expecting to see Siobhan more or less as she remembered her. What she actually saw, was a taller slimmer, version of Siobhan, with long golden, gentle, curls of blonde hair around her shoulders. She had matured, grown and not just taller. Siobhan was wearing a fairly low cut red, stretchy top, which clung to her figure and how that figure had grown!
It was impossible not to notice, Siobhan's breasts seemed to have doubled in size and Maria's gaze was drawn to them. She couldn't understand how her friend had grown so much whereas she seemed to have stayed more or less the same height and shape.
Maria herself was very slim and pretty, she had Elfen features, very full lips and beautiful eyes with long straight, dark hair. She always remembered how similar their body shapes had been but now there was a taller voluptuous, lady towering over her and she found it a little disconcerting.
"Siobhan, you, you, you're so big!" Maria stammered.
She wished she'd found a better word than big as Siobhan threw her arms around her, squeezing her tightly, but the sight of that enormous chest had thrown her more than just a bit.
"Oh these" Siobhan replied, looking down at her chest from side to side.
"Yeah, I just kept growing I suppose" she laughed "But you haven't changed a bit!" she continued. "We need to check in right away or we'll be late!"
"Typical Siobhan," Maria thought, smiling to herself, "I've been here ages, she turns up and now I need to hurry because we're late, she's so cheeky!"
The two girls clattered in their heels over to the check in and went through the usual process with a petite girl on the front desk, who gave them both a bright smile, she was very pretty, but had used way too much make up with very bright red, lipstick. She looked very sexy though, in her stylish uniform and little hat.
Maria noticed that as the airline employee dealt with their passports and tickets, she kept darting sly glances at Siobhan's red top, her eyes like lasers as they burned their way directly to her heaving chest, she was breathing heavily with all the rushing about she'd just done, to get there on time. Siobhan however, seemed oblivious to her admiring glances.
In fact as they passed through the inner area of the airport, Maria noticed that her old friend seemed to attract glances from quite a few people, nearly everyone in fact. As they passed through to the hand luggage inspection area, the guy on duty couldn't take his eyes off her, as they put their bags and shoes on to the conveyor belt to be examined.
A large girl, with cropped hair in a very masculine looking uniform at the other end of the belt singled Siobhan out immediately, for a body search and Maria watched, as Siobhan placed her hands above her head, as the woman slowly patted Siobhan down, her hands expertly roving around her body as she went about her business. She took what seemed an age as she searched and felt Siobhan up and down until she was satisfied, in more ways than one probably, Maria thought.
As they trotted quickly to their gate Siobhan exclaimed "I always get searched, every time" she complained, "And it's always by a woman like that, never a nice looking one" she continued.
Maria wondered why that mattered but she didn't think anymore of it as they rushed to get their flight on time. They made it with a few minutes to spare and the pattern continued, no-one could do enough for Siobhan and Maria started to feel hurt and a little jealous of her oldest friend, but she knew it wasn't her fault, "Mind you" she thought "She could do up her jacket and cover them up a bit"
On the flight, they were greeted by more painted ladies, the company seemed to insist on heavy make up for all their female staff. As they passed to their seats Siobhan told Maria to sit by the window as she didn't like to see outside. "What if I didn't like that" Maria said to herself, smiling as she remembered how Siobhan had always bossed her around like this. Secretly she liked it though, Siobhan always took charge of most situations and Maria felt safe with her around, she realised again how much she'd missed her.
As the plane began to take off though, Maria felt Siobhan's hand reach out for hers and hold it tightly, "I'm sorry Maria, I always get a little scared" she whispered to her, her fingers entwining with Maria's delicate hand. As the plane began to lift, Maria reached over and took her hand firmly with both of hers together and gently massaged her fingers and palm, Siobhan smiled and mouthed a "Thank you" to Maria while bringing her other hand together with Maria's and they held each other tightly as the plane leveled out.
As they both sank back into their seats, Siobhan kept a tight hold of Maria's hand nearest to her. Maria didn't mind, it felt nice having Siobhan's hand on top of hers and when Siobhan started to caress her friends hand, rubbing her fingers in Maria's palm and occasionally allowing the two sets of fingers to lock together she allowed it to happen, it felt nice and it seemed to relax them both greatly.
Maria said nothing as she knew her friend was probably still scared a little and smiled at the hostess who passed them both and clearly saw them holding hands. She smiled back and Maria could have sworn she gave her a little wink, as she noticed them holding hands together, but she passed on quickly before anything more happened.
Eventually they fell asleep, Maria resting her head on Siobhan's shoulder, she was so close she could smell the sweet perfume on her neck and Siobhan lightly let her head to gently fall down against Maria's head as they slept until the plane landed.
This time she was really afraid and Maria had to calm her down, Siobhan buried her face into Maria's neck as Maria put her arms around her and comforted her friend , caressing her head and running her fingers in her hair and smoothing it down to soothe her.
"Don't be scared" Maria whispered into her ear "It's ok, don't worry I'm here."
She held Siobhan even more tightly and kissed her, very lightly on the cheek, until it was all over and as the plane rolled to a stop, they drew apart and smiled at each other.
Siobhan looked deep into Maria's eyes and Maria felt unable to to break this moment and look away, Siobhan seemed to know that she had power over Maria, which had to be reasserted after this moment of weakness she had shown to Maria.
"I only ever get scared on flights, I'm sorry I should have warned you about it." Siobhan said.
An apology from Siobhan was a rare event and Maria should have milked it. But she always wanted to please her friend and instead smiled weakly back at her.
