Told ya I'd be working on this again!
Between this and Kevin's Kitty Rescue, I'm looking at reworking some of my older stories. Might give them a new lease on life like I am with Kevin's Kitty Rescue, but we'll see how we go. No promises. They won't be regular posts regardless. For now, check my BIO for my schedule. Most of what I post from now will be novel length. So expect longer gaps between posting, but bigger posts.
In any case, thanks for stopping buy, reading my stuff and supporting my new direction in life.
Monty
Chapter Seven
Akira opened her eyes as the firm pressure of Bellinda's embrace tightened momentarily. Blinking Akira smiled softly to herself and snuggled in closer to Bellinda.
"Don't go back to sleep," Bellinda said softly.
Akira shook her head slightly. "Comfy."
She didn't see Bellinda smile, but she heard it in her voice as she said, "I love you."
This time Akira threw her arms around the large woman and clung desperately to her. Bellinda smiled to herself again. She'd love nothing more than to stay in bed all day with this small, delectable woman. But she had a class to run in an hour.
"Come on. I need a shower before work."
Akira blinked, before nodding. "I don't even know what you do."
Bellinda gave her a squeeze, "Early days yet. I'm a personal trainer, but I'm running group classes between the competition days."
Akira released the larger woman and leaned back. She admired the muscular physique of her lover and smiled. "No wonder you're so beautiful."
Bellinda cracked a smile, before leaning down and kissing her smaller partner. She'd have liked to spend the day in bed, but she had prior commitments. She thought about inviting her along, but didn't want to give the impression that she thought Akira had to change anything about herself. Besides, she was entranced by the soft, waif-like woman, and wouldn't change that for anything. Akira sighed into her breasts, before peeling herself out of Bellinda's arms.
"If you have work, I'll make you breakfast."
"You sure honey?" Bellinda asked.
Akira nodded, before leaning in for a quick kiss. As she pulled away, Akira climbed out of the bed and headed for the bathroom. Bellinda just stared at her small ass and regretted not getting up earlier.
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Akira could hear her phone ringing as she got out of Bellinda's shower. The larger woman had gotten ready, eaten breakfast and after a toe curling kiss by the front door, she left. Akira had tidied up the kitchen, then put on some washing and taken a shower herself. Wrapping a towel around herself, Akira rushed into the bedroom and grabbed her phone. Smiling at the name on the front, she hit accept and put it to her ear.
"Hey!"
"Akira! You okay? Your mum's asking weird questions."
Akira frowned, remembering what Bellinda had told her in Henry the day before. "I'm fine Thomas," Akira sighed. "But, there's stuff going on."
"That... Almost sounds like boy talk," Thomas replied wearily. "You okay?"
Akira bit her lip and smiled softly, "I think I'm in love."
That was all it took for Thomas to demand they meet. Akira used her phone to find a nearby cafe and they agreed to meet. Akira pulled out her clothes and frowned slightly at what she'd packed. They were all her favourite items, but... She wondered if she should dress up for Bellinda. Cardigan over long sleeves and pants or a long skirt weren't the most flattering thing. Sure they were comfortable. But... Akira shook her head. She didn't have money to change her wardrobe right now. She barely had money for the coffee she was going to have to purchase. With a sigh, Akira grabbed the spare key for the front door that hung on a hook. Stepping out, she made her way out to the curb and made the short walk to the cafe.
The cafe itself was nice. It was kinda small, but had that homey feel to it. A young woman smiled as she entered and Akira shyly made her way to the counter. In a small voice, she ordered a small latte and took a number to a table near the door. Sitting down, Akira barely had time to get her phone out, before the door opened and Thomas stepped in. He saw her immediately and waved as he went to the counter himself.
Akira watched her best friend make his order. He was the complete opposite of her. Bubbly, loud and boisterous. She smiled, thinking of how he was similar to Bellinda, but different all at the same time. She was still smiling to herself when Thomas sat down across from her.
"Yeah, I get that same look?" Akira froze and blushed, before shaking her head. "Don't get all shy now. What's his name."
Akira swallowed nervously and took a small sip of her coffee while Thomas rolled his eyes.
"Bellinda."
"Bellinda," Thomas nodded, before it sank in the name. "Bellinda's a girl's name."
Akira nodded slowly.
"Gurl!" Thomas laughed. "Here I was hoping we could swap stories about our tastes in men. Ah well. Is she nice, what does she do?"
Akira let out a sigh of relief. That was Thomas. He just rolled with the punches and kept on coming. "Well she's tall, works as a personal trainer and-"
"Wait, Bellinda, tank loader Bellinda?"
Akira nodded.
"GURL!"
Akira giggled, before blushing as someone hushed them from another table.
"Oh don't worry about them. C'mon, let's walk."
"Okay."
The two got up and Akira headed out, while Thomas stuck his tongue out at the middle aged woman who had shushed him. When he joined her out the front, Akira was smiling again.
"So, about your mum..."
Akira groaned and started walking. "She... Doesn't like this."
"The part where you signed up to Rolling Thunder, the part where you're dating a woman or the part where you're showing independence for the first time in your life?"
"Maybe all of it," Akira said in a small voice. "She... She said things to Bellinda and..."
"Do you love her?"
"Yes," Akira said without a moment's hesitation.
Thomas shrugged, "Then what's the problem?"
"What do you mean, she's my mother..."
"And?" Thomas asked blankly. "Did you pick her?"
"No."
"Did you pick Bellinda?"
"It's not that simple-"
"It's exactly that simple," Thomas cut her off with a wave. "You have to ask yourself what will make you happy. I mean, your mum wants you to marry a rich man, have a bunch of kids and make her proud right?"
"Yeah."
"But will that make you happy? Is your mothers approval worth living your entire life, miserable and unhappy?"
"But..."
"What about your dad?"
Akira clutched her chest. Her dad. The first and only man other than Thomas she had ever loved. She could picture his smiling face as he put her in the Henry. She could smell his cologne as he taught her to aim the tank. She remembered him throwing her in the air when she ran to the podium when her mother had brought her out.
"I... I think he'd want me to be happy."
"My advice," Thomas said softly, putting his arm over Akira's shoulder. "Do what's right for you. If Bellinda is the woman for you, then jump in with both feet. Live your life the way YOU want to live it. And if your mother doesn't want a part of that, then she doesn't have to be. But you don't owe her anything, y'know?"
"But... She's my last tie to papa."
Thomas shook his head, "So what, ol Henry's been replaced after all?"
Akira stopped and nodded for a moment, before picking up the pace again. "You're right."
Thomas smirked, "Of course I'm right. And I think I know the best way to show it."
Akira frowned as Thomas took her by the hand. Her confusion quickly shifted to concern and then abject terror as she was led into a small, out of the way store.
"Thomas!"
"First time," the older woman at the counter smiled. Akira blushed furiously and the old woman chuckled softly. "Don't worry your pretty little head about it," she smiled kindly. "If you need anything, let me know. We can order anything you have in mind."
"Thanks!" Thomas grinned, dragging Akira into the store. "Now, what is she into, and more importantly. What are you into?"
"Thomas, I can't afford any of this."
Thomas scoffed and waved his hand dismissively. "Girl, tonight I am your fairy godmother. Trust me, there's nothing in this store I haven't tried or at least thought about. So pick out something nice and lets show Bellinda how much you care."
Akira blushed furiously and looked around the store until her eyes settled on something.
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Bellinda was grinning as she opened the front door. The smells wafting from beyond were tantalising. But it was the laugh. That pure sound that told Bellinda that not only was Akira still home, but she had a guest.
"Honey, I'm home!"
Bellinda had just enough time to close the front door and turn, before a small, pale missile slammed into her.
"Welcome home!" Akira squeaked.
Bellinda smiled and hugged her, before spotting the familiar young man peeking from the couch.