The Human Side

by Cori Garrison

  The look of panic was quickly replaced with desire. “How do you want me? I mean what’s the easiest for you so you don’t hurt your leg?” Stacy asked.

  “Straddle me right here.” Randy patted her waist. She held on to Stacy’s hips as she settled into place. “I can’t believe that you are here with me. Please tell me you won’t disappear?” She ran her hands up Stacy’s thighs, continuing up her side and stopping at the rise of her breasts.

  Stacy leaned down and kissed her. “I’m here with you because that’s where I want to be.” She slowly rocked her hips against Randy’s stomach. “I want to be with you Randy. Please, don’t question it. I want you to make love to me.” She kissed her again, lingering as she bit Randy’s lower lip. “I’m here because I am in love with you, as much as I tried to deny it. I am done fighting it. I love you.” She kissed Randy harder this time, moaning into the kiss as she felt Randy’s hands grip her hips.

  Randy glided her hands over Stacy’s body, memorizing the feel of her curves and softness. “God you are so beautiful. Tell me again.” She said as she groaned at the feel of Stacy’s wetness sliding over her are stomach.

  Stacy guided Randy’s hands up over her breasts, squeezing them as she rocked her hips. “I love you Randy, please don’t make me wait any longer.”

  Randy dropped her hands to Stacy’s hips once again, urging her forward so that she was above her shoulder area. She reached up, playing with Stacy’s nipples as she kissed her inner thighs. Her hands slid down and around to cup her ass, pulling her gently towards her face.

  Stacy looked down at the beautiful dark-haired woman kissing her thighs. Oh I’ve always fantasized about this. WHAT? Oh my God, I remember fantasizing about this in college. Holy shit I was having lesbian fantasies before now! Her thoughts were interrupted when she felt the softest, warm feeling on her outer lips. She reached down, using her right hand to spread herself open so she could see better what Randy’s mouth and tongue were doing. “Oh God.” She groaned. “It’s even better than I thought it would be.”

  Randy smiled with her eyes, continuing to gently lick her folds making sure to avoid her clit and very wet opening. “Baby you are incredible.” She said quickly between licks. She could see Stacy’s breathing become more ragged and felt her hips begin to move more. She pulled her forward slightly and licked with her flattened tongue from her dripping hole up over her hard clit.

  Stacy jerked as she felt Randy’s tongue go over her clit. “Mmmm. Yes.” She moaned. She cried out again as she felt Randy suck her clit softly at first but with increasing pressure. “Jesus!” She panted. She felt wetness running down her thighs and she wasn’t sure if it was from her, Randy’s mouth or if she had actually peed herself. If she wasn’t so distracted by the pleasure of her clit being sucked she would have been embarrassed. She felt Randy’s hands force her hips to tilt slightly forward and then with a gasp she felt Randy’s tongue enter her over and over. She tried to remain quiet but reached out for the headboard with her hands so that she could move herself with the motion of her tongue. “Randy don’t stop, oh my God I’ve never been so wet in my life!”

  Randy shifted her hands again, drawing Stacy’s lips apart with her thumbs and then licking in hard, fast strokes. She then quickly stopped that and slowly began to suck her clit. While Stacy was distracted with that, she slid a finger into her in one quick movement. She heard something like a low growl come from Stacy and felt her push down. She pulled one hand away and lightly slapped one ass cheek.

  “Oh!” Stacy exclaimed, her eyes going wide open as she looked down. “Oh my God, Randy! Harder!”

  Randy added a second finger, pumping faster and sucking Stacy’s clit in rhythm. She pulled her other hand back further and slapped her ass again, harder this time. She felt Stacy’s muscles shudder around her fingers.

  “Ohhh, fuck. Oh God, oh my God.. oh my God I’m going to cum!” Stacy cried out as she looked down at her.

  Randy pulled her hand back one last time, even further than before and smacked Stacy’s ass, harder still. At the same time she curled her fingers inside to stroke her spot and sucked her clit hard.

  Stacy let out an unintelligible scream and Randy felt a rush of wetness cover her face. She gently licked as she withdrew her fingers. Stacy clung to the headboard while she tried to catch her breath. After a few minutes, she carefully lowered herself to the bed next to Randy, snuggling close.

  Randy kissed her forehead. “Stacy, you are without a doubt, the sexiest woman I have ever met in my life.”

  Stacy let out a breath she had been holding. “I’m glad you think so. I wasn’t sure what you would think because honestly, I’ve never um, I’ve never uh, well I guess you could say I’ve never been quite so wet before.”

  Randy grinned at her. “Well, honestly? That was a first for me too. Oh God, knowing that I made you do that is so fucking hot. You are so fucking hot.” She kissed her softly.

  “I am exhausted. My ass is going to be dragging at work tomorrow for sure.” Stacy burrowed her face against Randy’s shoulder.

  “I wish I could hold you like I want to, this damn leg won’t allow me to do much right now.” Randy sighed with frustration.

  Stacy sat up, pulling the covers back from Randy’s body. She gently traced the edge of the huge bruise that extended from just above Rand’s left knee to about two inches above her waist line. “I am sorry you hurt. I’m sorry I am the reason you were shot. I didn’t have any chance to pull my weapon; my only choice was to dive to the side once I got to the end of the aisle and hope that one of the other cops would take him down.” She said with tears rimming in her eyes.

  “Hey. Look at me.” Randy lifted Stacy’s chin so that she was looking at her. “Don’t you ever apologize to me again, ok? I know that you had no choice. I did. I decided that I was wearing a vest and I knew you weren’t. I took the chance that I could catch the bullet in the vest, rather then you having no protection at all. I couldn’t bear it if you would have been shot and I could have done something to stop it.”

  Stacy shook her head. “You are so bullheaded! I didn’t know it was you until Jeff rolled you over. I was so scared that you would die; there was so much blood. When I left the hospital I couldn’t bear to face you again. I was sure that you would blame me for getting shot and I couldn’t stand it if you did.”

  “Are you listening to me? How could I be mad at you for something that wasn’t your fault?” Randy asked.

  “Hey, I’ve been meaning to ask you something. Why don’t you go by your full name? It’s beautiful!” Stacy couldn’t resist kissing her lips.

  Randy rolled her eyes. “Miranda doesn’t really inspire much respect on the street, it’s too girly. Besides, my dad called me Randy as a kid.”

  Stacy brushed Randy’s hair back and leaned up on her elbow. “Then Randy it is. Randy? Do you mind if I sleep with you tonight?” She smiled.

  “I would mind if you didn’t. Remember, I asked you to not disappear?” Randy said pulling her as close as she could without hurting her leg.

  ****

  Sam sat in the rocking chair in NICU holding baby Jace. “You sir, are a pig. I can’t believe you have doubled your weight in five short weeks buddy! You should be proud of your accomplishment! Now, with any luck, today you are going to get that nasty breathing tube out.” She crooned at him.

  Jenna stood silently in the doorway watching the interaction. She had stopped by on her morning break to see Jace and found Sam there already. Her hand went to her belly subconsciously. She was two months pregnant now and the only other person that knew was sitting in front of her holding their tiny son. “Good morning baby. I didn’t know you were coming back this morning?” She leaned down and kissed her on the lips. “Where is Jackson?”

  “I figured he was old enough to stay home alone, now that he’s a big brother, twice over.” Sam stuck her tongue out.

  “Ha, ha, ha. Very funny smart ass. As someone once told me, don’t stick your tongu
e out unless you intend to use it! I don’t think you’re crazy enough to leave our fourteen month old son home alone.” Jenna laughed.

  “He is hanging out with Rebecca for a bit. I wanted to come back because it’s an important day for him; they are taking his breathing tube out.” She smiled up at Jenna.

  Jenna was struck by the beautiful picture in front of her. The woman she loved and shared her life with was holding a tiny, perfectly created little baby who had come into their lives at the most unexpected time. “I just talked to Doctor Ryder and he said that if Jace takes to eating from a bottle well and continues to gain weight, they might take his feeding tube out by the weekend. He also said that depending upon how his breathing goes when the tube comes out, it might be a matter of a few weeks before he’s comfortable allowing us to take him home!”

  Sam’s eyes grew big. “Well, we asked for it! I guess while Jackson is napping today I’ll pull out the bassinet and car seat from downstairs. We won’t need another crib for a while yet. Really, probably all we need to buy for him is some premie clothes and diapers; we can reuse everything from Jackson.

  “I guess our bedroom is going to be a revolving door for a while. Jackson inhabited it with us for a while, now Jace will and before we know it, this little one will be here taking up residence.” She patted her belly.

  Sam caught Jenna’s hand and brought it up to kiss it. “You really are amazing you know that? You opened up your heart to loving Jackson before he was ever born. Now you’ve done it again for Jace here, who lost his mother before he had a chance to even know her. Soon, this little one you’re carrying will be here and our lives will be crazy, but they will be full of love. I can’t imagine having a more amazing person to share it all with, than you.”

  Jenna’s eyes filled with tears. “Don’t make me cry honey. I’m doing really well with the emotional thing so far. I love you too, with all of my heart and more. I have to run now, but when I get home I promise I will show you just how much.” She kissed Sam goodbye and gently kissed Jace’s head. “Bye buddy. Mama will be back by to see you before I leave tonight.”

  Sam watched her walk until she couldn’t see her any longer. I can’t believe she’s mine. She looked down at Jace. “You’re one lucky little boy, you have now have two mama’s that love you. We will never let anyone hurt you. Just you wait until you meet your big brother; he will take care of you too.” And I need to make sure that all of you are taken care of, and the best way I can think of to do that, is to marry your mama. A huge smile spread over her face as the idea took hold. I’m going to ask Jenna to marry me!

  Several hours later, the doctor has successfully removed Jace’s breathing tube and for the first time in the five weeks since he had been born, they heard him cry. His little voice was hoarse from the irritation to his vocal cords that the tube caused, but Sam couldn’t think of a more beautiful sound in the world. She even pulled out her phone to record it so Jenna could see it. She sent a quick text to Jenna with the video attached and typed Your son is practicing, are you ready to hear this in the middle of the night again? If you can come down here on your lunch, they are going to let you try to feed him from a bottle!

  She snuggled Jace back into his incubator after she had him back asleep and was preparing to leave when her phone buzzed in her pocket.

  Tell them I’ll be down at 1 to feed him. I love you. I will take the crying in the middle of the night any day over missing out on the joy that they bring us.

  Sam smiled. Marry me. Yep, I’ve got some errands to run so I better get moving. She let the nurses know that Jenna would be down at one on her lunch and hurried to her car. She dialed Rebecca as she started the car so her phone could run through the car speakers and she could drive while she talked with her. “Rebecca? Hey, I know it’s a lot to ask of you right now, but I need your help! Could you keep Jackson a little while longer? I’ll explain when I pick him up. Thank you so much!” She hung up the phone and the huge smile was back on her face.

  Tonight, I’m going to ask her to marry me tonight and I want it to be perfect.

  Sam stopped first at a local jewelry store. As she walked in, she felt a little nervous wondering how they would react when she explained she was there to buy an engagement ring for her fiancé, who was another woman. She took a deep breath and decided if they acted at all weird about it, she would take her business elsewhere.

  “Good morning, can I help you find something in particular?” A sharply dressed younger man asked her from behind the counter as she entered the store.

  She turned to him and replied “Yes, actually. I’m here to find an engagement ring for my girlfriend; I’m going to ask her to marry me.” She looked him directly in the eye, daring him to make even the slightest objection.

  “Well congratulations! Do you have anything particular in mind?” His reply was cheery and sincere.

  Sam relaxed. “Yes, I do. I would like something in either white gold or platinum, she doesn’t like yellow gold. I want something unique, not a cookie-cutter design. It has to be beautiful enough to be worthy of being worn on her finger.” Sam said with a smile.

  The young man raised his eyebrows. “If I give you my boyfriend’s name, will you talk to him?” He laughed at himself.

  Sam laughed with him. “Sure, but don’t expect me to pay for your ring too!”

  “I think I have the perfect ring for her, come here and take a look.” He motioned her over to another case, where he carefully removed a single tray with the ring. He held it out to her.

  Sam blinked. It was exactly what she had envisioned. The ring was platinum, with a one carat round diamond in the center. The band itself was twisted, she recognized it as an infinity band and it was covered with diamond accents. Infinity. It’s perfect… forever.

  “Are you a mind reader or something?” She laughed. “It’s beautiful and exactly what I’m looking for.”

  He smiled. “No, I’m not a mind reader, I just somehow knew. Do you know what her ring size is?”

  “Yes, it’s five and a half. Do you think it’s possible to pick it up this afternoon? I know that’s asking a lot but I really want to ask her tonight.” Sam looked at him with anticipation, hoping her idea wouldn’t end in disappointment.

  “I think we can manage that. We shouldn’t have to do too much; it looks like it’s a size six right now so sizing it won’t take long. I’ll get it polished up really well and have it all ready for you when you come back.” He patted her hand reassuringly.

  “Thank God!” She laughed. “I appreciate your help so much!” She filled out the paperwork, paid for the ring and headed out to grab a few more things before stopping to pick up Jackson.

  By twelve thirty, Sam had been to the jewelers, the grocery store, the flower shop and was headed to Shawn and Rebecca’s to pick up Jackson.

  “Knock, knock.” She called out as she opened the front door. She peeked into the living room, seeing the most adorable scene ever, she reached for her phone to snap a picture of it. Rebecca was laying on the couch with her eyes closed and little Jackson was laying sideways behind her, with his upper body and head laying on her chest, sound asleep. Sam snapped the picture, smiling as she did. I can totally see this happening at our house soon with Jace coming home and the new baby coming. Jackson will have to share the space! She gently touched Rebecca’s arm, trying not to startle her.

  Rebecca opened her eyes and smiled. “Hi.” She said sleepily. “I guess I fell asleep! Jackson was fussy so he snuggled up to me and fell asleep with me patting his butt. Poor guy couldn’t understand why he couldn’t get on my lap to go to sleep. I think he figured it out when he couldn’t find my lap!” She giggled quietly.

  “Thank you so much, I am so sorry Rebecca. I should have come by earlier to get him but I figured I could get things done faster without him with me. I hope you didn’t lift him?” She frowned at her sister-in-law.

  “No, I assisted him as he wiggled his way up on to the couch. I promise I did not
lift him. So what’s going on today that you have all this important stuff to do?” Rebecca questioned with suspicion.

  Sam grinned. “All I will say for now is that I’m working on making things official.” She reached out and carefully picked up the sleeping baby from behind Rebecca.

  Rebecca squinted her eyes at Sam “With Jace or with you?” She questioned.

  Sam leaned over, holding Jackson close to her and kissed her sister-in-law on the cheek. “With me. Thanks again for watching him! If you guys don’t hear from me tonight, don’t be alarmed.” Sam grinned like the devil and headed out the door. She could hear Rebecca chuckling.

  Fifteen minutes later, she carefully laid Jackson in his bed. “Well thank God you are still sleeping bud because mommy has a lot to get done before mama comes home!” Sam headed to bring in the bags from the car. Once back inside, she stood for a moment in the kitchen making a mental plan of attack. First, she would cut the flowers and arrange them in a vase on the table for dinner. Then she would head downstairs to bring up the bassinet that had belonged to Jackson and now would be passed down to Jace when he came home. After that she would need to get the bedroom staged and finally she would have to run and pick up the ring, get back home and cook dinner. She took a deep breath and smiled to herself. Let’s do this! I want to go to bed tonight knowing that Jenna will be my wife soon.

  She was like a tornado on two legs and by two thirty she had everything done, including dinner prep when she heard Jackson awake in his room. She opened his door and saw him standing up in his crib smiling at her. “Look who’s awake! Mommy needs your help tonight ok? All I need you to do is one little thing for me and that’s help get the ring to your mama ok?” She said to the little boy as she picked him up. He looked at her as if he understood what she had said and hugged her neck tight. “I’m serious Jackson, this is very important to you and me. If something happens to me, mama will be there for you, Jace and the new baby.” She hugged him tight.