Rearview Mirror

by B L Clark

  After everyone had gone to bed, Nicole and Amber lay awake and very aware of how close they were.

  “I want you,” Amber whispered into Nicole’s ear before running her tongue along the edge of her ear and sucking on her earlobe.

  “Everyone is just upstairs.” Nicole groaned as Amber’s hand caressed her breast.

  “Then I guess you had better be quiet.” Amber growled as she ran her tongue along Nicole’s neck.

  “Oh, god, you do not play fair…oh, hell…take me,” Nicole breathed as she turned to face Amber.

  Amber captured Nicole’s lips and pulled her body close to her own. They both groaned at the feel of the other’s body. Amber slipped her hand under Nicole’s T-shirt and ran it up and down Nicole’s back, occasionally dipping it into her panties and squeezing her butt.

  Nicole ran her hands along Amber’s body and under her shirt. Her hand traced Amber’s curves up her body and cupped one of Amber’s breasts, gently massaging the breast and tweaking the erect nipple.

  “That feels so good,” Amber said as she broke the kiss.

  “You feel so good,” Nicole said as Amber brought her hand to the front of Nicole’s body to massage Nicole’s breast. “Oh, god, yes.”

  Nicole rolled Amber on her back and covered Amber’s body with her own. Their hips rocked in a familiar rhythm.

  “I love you,” Amber whispered.

  “Mmm, I love you, too,” Nicole said.

  Nicole nudged Amber’s shirt up and ran her tongue around Amber’s nipple before taking it in her mouth and sucking on it.

  “Oh, god, yes,” Amber whispered, arching her chest up.

  Amber used her good arm to snake down Nicole’s body and slip inside her shorts and panties.

  “Ohh, Amber.” Nicole groaned as she felt Amber’s fingers touch her.

  “Shh,” Amber said, trying to remain quiet.

  “You’re making that very hard.” Nicole growled before leaning forward and kissing Amber deeply.

  Just as they were getting into a strong rhythm, the hall light turned on, and Jill came down the stairs. Nicole grudgingly rolled off Amber, so they wouldn’t get caught. Not that their ragged breathing didn’t give them away,

  “Sorry…I left my phone down here,” Jill said as she scurried into the living room smiling at the two women.

  “It’s okay,” Amber managed to get out as her hormones were still in overdrive, and she wanted Jill gone.

  “Okay, good night again,” Jill said, smiling at them and heading back upstairs and turning the light off.

  “That was close.” Nicole turned to look at Amber.

  “Yes, it was.” Amber rolled on her side and slipped her hand back inside Nicole’s shorts and two fingers inside.

  “Oh, fuuu—” Nicole squeaked as her hips moved with Amber’s thrusting.

  “I love how you feel.” Amber moved her hand faster.

  “Oh, Amber,” Nicole said softly.

  The hall light came on again, and Amber halted her thrusting but stayed inside Nicole.

  “Sorry,” Heather said. “Water run.”

  “It’s okay,” Nicole said.

  Heather grabbed some water and headed back upstairs. As soon as Heather was out of sight, Amber started moving her hand again. She used her thumb to quickly stimulate Nicole’s already sensitive bundle of nerves.

  “Don’t stop…dear god, don’t stop even if someone comes down those damn stairs again.” Nicole moaned.

  Amber could feel Nicole’s release was near. She sped up her thrusts, hitting Nicole’s sweet spot, and then just as she was getting ready to scream out, Amber leaned over, pressing their mouths together, and swallowed her scream.

  “As soon as I get control of my limbs, I’m going to take you,” Nicole panted.

  “Mmm, as much as I want that, I don’t know that we’ll get that kind of free time, but when we get back to your place tomorrow.” Amber growled.

  “Oh, god, yes.” Nicole smiled as the hall light went on again.

  “Sorry,” Erik said.

  “How much did they pay you to come down here?” Nicole joked.

  “Nothing…but Jill did threaten to make me scream like a girl in the middle of the night, and Heather said she was going to tape it and show the guys at the station,” Erik said, blushing.

  “Why?” Amber asked.

  “Why what?” Erik squeaked.

  “Why do you keep waking us up?”

  “Oh, come on, you two aren’t that quiet…you never were,” Jill said from the top of the stairs, laughing.

  “You’re dead to me, Woods.” Nicole blushed as Amber buried her head in Nicole’s neck.

  After they got done teasing Nicole and Amber, everyone went to bed. Nicole reached over and pulled Amber close.

  “I’ll make it up to you when we get back to my place.” Nicole kissed the side of Amber’s head.

  “I can’t wait.” Amber kissed Nicole’s neck before lying back down to go to sleep.

  About four in the morning, Nicole and Amber heard the stairs creaking and looked over to see Erik and Heather sneaking down.

  “Where the hell are you two going?” Amber shined the flashlight from her phone at the two.

  Heather jumped, and Erik screamed like a girl, causing everyone to roar in laughter. Jill came down the stairs to find out what all the noise was.

  “We got hungry, so we were going for leftovers,” Erik said. “And might I say, Ms. Knight, that was not nice of you.”

  “That was freaking hilarious,” Nicole said, wiping the tears from her eyes.

  “I have to agree with Nicole,” Amber said.

  “Of course you do,” Erik said deadpan.

  “I’ll go warm up the leftovers, you set up the next movie and put a pillow between those two.” Jill motioned toward Nicole and Amber.

  “Yeah, like a pillow would stop us.” Amber scoffed.

  After Jill returned with the leftovers, the group ate and watched the movie. Amber and Nicole refrained from making out, but they cuddled close. After the movie ended, everyone went back to bed to get more rest.

  Sunlight breaking through the curtains woke Nicole and Amber. As they started to get up, they heard the others moving upstairs. Everyone convened in the kitchen, and Amber, with some help from the others, made them a breakfast of French toast, eggs, funky-shaped pancakes, bacon, and sausage. They ate and then everyone said their goodbyes to Amber. She promised to keep in touch, and Heather threatened to not let Nicole come to New York if she didn’t.

  After their goodbyes, Nicole and Amber went back to Nicole’s house to spend what time they had left together.

  Chapter Twenty

  Saying Goodbye

  “What are you thinking about?” Amber saw Nicole lost in thought.

  “Do you want me to invite them to the airport tomorrow?”

  “I don’t think I could handle it. I’m already a wreck at the thought of leaving you. Oh, sweetie, do you want them to come with so you have someone there for you?”

  “Maybe Jill, if that’s okay.” Nicole looked sheepishly at Amber.

  “Of course.” Amber kissed the tip of Nicole’s nose. “Call her and then let’s go upstairs to Mom’s room. Maybe you could hold me while I just spend time where she was.”

  “Whatever you want, love.” Nicole called Jill and arranged for her to pick them up the next day and take them to the airport.

  Nicole and Amber made their way to Karen’s room and got the journals together for Amber to take back with her. Nicole also slipped in a couple of pictures of her and Karen for Amber to find when she got home. Then they cuddled for a while and moved to Nicole’s room.

  Nicole and Amber planned to spend the remainder of their time making love, cuddling, and talking about life.

  “Do you remember our first kiss?” Nicole asked as they lay facing each other in bed.

  “That’s a trick question, my love. Are you talking about our first one as a couple or the very first time we e
ver kissed?”

  “The very first time.”

  “Yeah, I do. Spin the bottle at eight wasn’t the same as it was when we were teenagers.” Amber laughed before leaning forward and kissing Nicole.

  “No, it wasn’t. It was when I knew I never wanted to kiss a boy, though.”

  “It was when I knew you were the only one I ever wanted to kiss.” Amber blushed.

  “Wait, you’ve…”

  “Been in love with you since we were eight. Yes. I didn’t know what it was or what it meant, but I knew you were the only one I wanted. Even when you had that crush on Jill.”

  “You knew about that?” Nicole squeaked.

  “Sweetie, everyone knew about that. I’m just glad it only lasted for a couple of weeks.”

  “Jill knew?”

  “Yeah, she did. Do you remember our first kiss as a couple?”

  “Yep, in the treehouse in Erik’s backyard right after you agreed to go out with me,” Nicole said, grinning.

  “We had a lot of firsts in that treehouse. First kiss, first hickey, first groping, almost the first time we made love,” Amber said.

  “Mmm, yeah, but I’m glad you decided to wait until later that night for us to make love. In the tent out at Old Miller’s Pond under the stars was perfect.”

  Amber kissed the tip of Nicole’s nose. “It was.”

  Nicole and Amber started kissing, and after a while, Amber rolled Nicole onto her back and slipped her hand under her shirt and teased the already stimulated nipples pressing against the silky fabric. As Amber did this, Nicole pulled them into a heated kiss. Amber slipped her arm out of the sling and moved her hand out of Nicole’s shirt so that she hovered over Nicole before adjusting to lie between Nicole’s legs. She flexed her hips so their warm centers pressed together.

  “Oh, Amber.” Nicole moaned. “What about your shoulder? Baby, be careful.”

  “It’s fine, I promise I won’t be up here long enough to hurt it more,” Amber said before capturing Nicole’s lips. Amber continued to grind into Nicole’s center, making them both wetter.

  Nicole slid her hand down Amber’s body and nudged down Amber’s shorts and panties. Amber took the hint and slipped out of her shorts and panties as Nicole removed her own. Amber reached over and helped Nicole out of her shirt and bra before removing her own. Amber positioned herself between Nicole’s legs again and leaned over and kissed her soundly. She then trailed kisses along Nicole’s jaw and down her neck, sucking on Nicole’s pulse point. Nicole groaned and threaded her fingers into Amber’s hair and held her in place for a minute before releasing her. Amber continued down Nicole’s body, stopping to tease Nicole’s nipples with her mouth.

  “Harder,” Nicole urged.

  “Mmm.” Amber groaned into Nicole’s breast as she did what she was told.

  As Amber sucked on a nipple, she brought her hand up to tease the other one. Nicole arched into Amber’s touch. Amber switched to the other breast and continued to make Nicole squirm.

  “Amber.” Nicole’s hips moved as she tried to get some friction, something to rub against.

  “Are you wet enough?” Amber asked, causing Nicole to moan.

  “I need…” Nicole panted and felt as though she were going to explode.

  Amber looked up and saw the desire in Nicole’s eyes, and after a moment, she kissed her way down Nicole’s body before lying between her legs and kissing her lips. As Amber gave Nicole an intimate kiss, she slipped her tongue in and tasted her wetness and groaned at the taste. Amber wanted to make this last a long time, but she knew there was no way after tasting Nicole that she could. Amber lapped up the juices as Nicole bucked her hips, panting and calling out Amber’s name.

  Amber sucked on Nicole’s already sensitive bundle of nerves, causing Nicole’s breath to catch. Amber felt Nicole place a hand on her head, holding her in place. Without easing up the pressure on Nicole’s clit, Amber slipped two fingers inside her and slid them in and out. Nicole’s hips moved to the rhythm Amber set. Nicole grunted and groaned as Amber brought her closer to her climax.

  Amber moaned into Nicole’s sensitive clit, the vibration causing Nicole to shiver with desire. She never got tired of the intense way that Amber loved her.

  “So close,” Nicole breathed.

  Amber sped up her actions, taking Nicole by surprise and quickly bringing her over the edge and into immense pleasure.

  “Oh, fuck, oh, yesss,” Nicole said as loud as she could.

  “I love how you taste,” Amber said as she continued to lap up the wetness.

  “Come up here.” Nicole gently pulled on Amber’s head.

  Amber crawled up Nicole’s body and kissed her gently while she tried to regulate her breathing.

  “I love you, Nicole Brooks.”

  “I love…you, too.” Nicole rolled Amber onto her back. “My turn.”

  “Oh, yes.” Amber groaned.

  Nicole knew that Amber was always so turned on after she came. She teased Amber’s breasts briefly before continuing down her body and resting between her legs. Nicole could see how wet Amber was, and she groaned at the sight. Nicole hungrily lapped and nibbled on Amber’s warm tender center. Amber was moving her hips rapidly.

  “So…close.” She panted.

  Nicole moaned, and the vibration from that on Amber’s clit was enough to send her over the edge. She came hard, calling Nicole’s name.

  Nicole allowed herself to be pulled up Amber’s body. They rolled onto their side and kissed for several minutes.

  “That was amazing,” Amber said.

  “As cheesy as it sounds, every time with you is amazing.”

  “I love cheesy.” Amber kissed Nicole.

  After basking in the afterglow of their lovemaking, Nicole helped Amber back into her sling.

  “Do you think we can spend the rest of the time until you leave in bed?” Nicole asked.

  “I’m okay with that,” Amber said.

  Morning arrived, and Nicole and Amber made their way to the kitchen and made breakfast. Neither was truly hungry, but they knew they had to eat. They had spent most of the last twenty-four hours in bed. They hadn’t made love the full time, taking an occasional break.

  “I can’t believe you have to go back to New York today.” Nicole buttered the toast.

  “I can’t, either. I’m going to miss you.” Amber wrapped her good arm around Nicole from behind and kissed her neck.

  “Remember not to push yourself when you get back to work,” Nicole said.

  “I won’t. Zach and Lucinda have already talked with my supervisor about my restrictions. I will also schedule my follow-up with my doctor and my therapist Monday…plus I’m having dinner with Jessie on Monday night.”

  “She seemed really interesting.” Nicole laughed.

  “She is. Nic, would you go see my therapist with me when you get to town?” Amber asked hesitantly.

  “Of course. I’ll go anywhere with you.” Nicole turned in Amber’s arms and kissed her. “I’m really going to miss kissing you and cuddling.”

  “I’m going to miss that, too. I can’t believe how much has changed in two weeks.”

  “I know. I never imagined I would be this close to you again.”

  “I dreaded coming here when Lucinda told me I had to get the release forms signed. I had no idea if any of you were still around or if you would give me the time of day. After a bit of yelling, here I am, in your house, in your arms…” Amber said as her eyes filled with tears. “I love you so much, Nicole. I’m so sorry I hurt you.”

  “We both know that had you not left, you would have been killed. Not that returning didn’t almost get you killed,” Nicole said with a shudder. “Dr. Scott, my therapist, always says not to dwell on the past. It’s over and done with, and there’s nothing you can do about it. Well, I think that’s good advice to live by right now. So, no more talking about the past or about being hurt. From now on, we talk about the present or the future.”

  “I love you,
” Amber said as she pressed their lips together in a kiss that she hoped would convey the depths of her love for this woman.

  “Hey, Jill, what brings you by?” Erik said as he saw her enter the firehouse.

  “I have to pick up Nicole and Amber soon to take them to the airport. I’m really not looking forward to them having to say goodbye and what it will do to Nicole.”

  “Yeah, I know what you mean.” Erik led them to a corner of the upstairs rec room that had a sofa and two chairs.

  “I know Nicole is going to New York in a few weeks, but that’s scary, too.”

  “I know. Nicole in the big city doesn’t sound right. Although, I never would have pictured Amber thriving the way she has, either. We’re just going to have to keep an eye on Nicole until she leaves. Dr. Scott is supposed to be back this week, so if we need to get her in, we’ll be able to.”

  “That’s good. I have to pick them up in a couple of hours.”

  “Do you want me to come with?”

  “No, Nic was adamant that it just be me. Maybe you can stop by and see her later, though.”

  “That I can do. Tell Amber not to be a stranger.”

  “I will. I gotta stop by the PD before I go. I need to finalize the paperwork on Jeffrey.”

  As Amber’s departure time neared, she and Nicole pulled inside themselves. Amber wasn’t sure what she was feeling outside of the sorrow of leaving Nicole. She sat in one of the chairs by the window in her mother’s room looking at the pictures on the dresser and the view outside.

  “Mama, I can feel you near me when I’m in this room. I’m so sorry I didn’t get to say goodbye or to be here to help you,” Amber said aloud. “I’m glad you had Nicole, and you got to see why I love her so much. I have to go back to New York today, and I’m so worried about leaving her. I love her so much and…and I just want everything to work out. No, I can’t come live back here…but she has her job and commitments, as well as her friends, well, our friends. I’m a bit shocked that they let me back into their lives. I never thought I would see them again or be a part of any of this again. How am I going to survive the next three weeks waiting for Nicole to join me?”