Crossing Lines

by KD Williamson

  Kelli turned over. Her eyes opened slowly. She stared at Nora, and her gaze was heavy, potent, despite the haze of sleep. “Jesus, Nora. C’mere.”

  Even though the tiredness in Kelli’s voice was obvious, there was a certain amount of heat as well. Nora reached for the lamp and turned off the light, as Kelli scooted to the other side of the bed. Once Nora got underneath the covers, Kelli’s arms slid around her, pulling her closer. Nora shivered in reaction. She’d missed the solid heat of Kelli’s body. They faced each other in the darkness.

  “God, you feel so good,” Kelli said.

  Nora glided her hands underneath Kelli’s tank top. She needed to feel skin. Kelli shuddered. “So do you.” Nora pressed her face into Kelli’s neck. The sense of peace she’d felt earlier seeped to her very bones.

  *

  When Nora woke up the second time, she was a little disoriented. She was used to Kelli’s weight against her, as well as the body heat she generated. It hadn’t been that long, but it was the feeling of being watched that gave her pause. Nora opened her eyes, blinking rapidly to adjust to the dim light of early morning shining into her bedroom.

  Nora turned slightly, and Kelli came into view, hovering over her. Her gaze was deep, searching, and more open than Nora had ever seen. Nora’s heart thudded hard enough to rob her of breath. She opened her mouth to speak, but thought better of it. Nora touched Kelli to solidify the moment instead.

  Nora trailed her fingertips over Kelli’s collar bone to her face, then to her lips. Kelli trembled. The sparks between them ignited, snaking up Nora’s arm and expanding into her chest. Kelli arched toward Nora’s touch and pressed a kiss against her hand. She shifted, completely covering Nora’s body with her own. Their naked thighs brushed together. Nora gasped at the tiny explosions that resulted from the contact. She wrapped her legs around Kelli’s waist, keeping her there.

  Nora tangled her hand in Kelli’s hair and surged upward, crushing their bodies together. Their lips met hotly, with barely controlled need. Nora moaned, as Kelli dipped her tongue teasingly into her mouth before flicking over her bottom lip. Kelli pulled back. Nora followed. She clung to Kelli and whimpered loudly in protest.

  Nora wasn’t naïve.

  She knew what was going to happen.

  Sex with Kelli meant more now. It meant more…everything. More emotions. More need. More changes. Nora welcomed it all.

  Nora couldn’t stop touching. Her hands grazed strong shoulders and defined biceps, before tangling in Kelli’s hair. Kelli closed her eyes, and her breathing went ragged. When she opened them again, nothing had changed. The fire in her gaze was still raging, and as their lips met again, the passion was still present. But, there was a gentleness as well. This should have banked the need between them. For Nora, it was fed.

  Their bodies strained against each other in the growing heat. Needing…wanting…skin, Nora pushed her hands under Kelli’s tank top. Her nails sank into the flesh. Kelli moaned, and her hips thrust forward. The resulting friction was teasingly erotic, but it was enough. Nora’s arousal careened toward volcanic. She tugged urgently at the wisp of cloth hiding Kelli’s torso and ripped it over her head, breaking their kiss. Their lips met again, almost immediately.

  When the slow pulse of Kelli’s hips began anew, Nora met them with her own, and the contact was ten times more dazzling, giving Nora’s swollen flesh just a taste of what was to come.

  Kelli traced her lips over Nora’s ear. Nora could hear the desperation…the need…in each hurried breath. She could feel it surrounding them and mingling with her own. Nora kept one hand wrapped in Kelli’s hair, guiding her, while the other fisted in the covers as if seeking an anchor to the outside world.

  Kelli’s mouth raked over her neck and nipped at her skin before soothing it with a flick of her tongue. Nora moaned unbidden. Pinpricks of pleasure grew into an overwhelming, electrically charged wave. Nora’s T-shirt had ridden up. With each roll of their hips, Kelli’s bare stomach pressed into her own, and the hardened tips of Nora’s breasts scraped against the material of her shirt, leading to a riot of sensations. Kelli reared back slightly and eased the T-shirt up Nora’s torso and over her head. As if it were one continuous movement, she leaned forward to slide her tongue over Nora’s nipple, before she pulled it deep into her mouth.

  Nora cried out and arched upward. Kelli moaned in return. She vacillated between firm sucks and lazy flicks of her tongue on one of Nora’s breasts, as she teased the other with her fingertips. Shocking tendrils of pleasure twisted their way through Nora’s body, culminating with a wet surge between her legs. Helplessly, Nora increased the cadence of her hips, but Kelli’s continued to move with a provocative slowness.

  She whimpered brokenly. It had only been a few minutes, and Nora was more aroused than she could ever remember being. She wanted to give in to the inferno between them. Her body reached out, craving the relentless hunger that Kelli had displayed in their previous encounter.

  However, Kelli seemed to have other plans…a higher purpose.

  To make Nora come apart at the seams.

  Kelli’s suction at her breast increased, bordering on the brink of pain, and with each new caress of Kelli’s tongue, Nora felt herself unraveling.

  “Kelli!” It was the first real word said between them, powerful in its exclamation.

  Kelli moaned loudly, as Nora’s hips pumped furiously. Kelli detached herself from the heaving breasts. Their gazes met and smoldered violently enough to set the room ablaze. Kelli’s lips were wet, swollen. Her skin was flushed, and her eyes were wild.

  Every inch of Nora’s skin burned, and the look in Kelli’s eyes melted her from the inside out. She was going to come apart. She could feel it, and Kelli was going to have to put her together again, piece by piece.

  “Please.” The word left her lips. Nora wasn’t sure if she was begging for a beginning or an end.

  Kelli groaned. Nora’s body drifted toward the sound.

  Then, in a flurry of movement, she was being dragged toward the edge of the bed. Kelli’s aggressiveness fostered a needy whimper. Nora did not stop until her feet and buttocks were hanging off the side of the bed.

  Kelli disappeared from view, but within seconds, she made her presence known. She yanked at Nora’s panties, and when they were gone, Kelli grasped Nora at the knees, pushing her thighs apart. Nora was open, saturated, and totally exposed. The pleasure coursing through her body made her brain sluggish, but the rest of her responded to the slightest touch. Kelli’s mouth brushed her inner thighs, spreading the wetness that clung to her skin. With each caress, Nora groaned, and her sex pulsed in anticipation. Kelli’s arms encircled her thighs, and everything went still.

  Unable to bear it, Nora eased up on her elbows. She had to see. Kelli kneeled before her, staring intently, as if she was mapping every fold and every crease. Nora’s breath left her. Kelli’s arms tightened and lifted her. Nora slid her legs over Kelli’s shoulders.

  Kelli’s first lick was long and slow, making Nora’s engorged flesh scream.

  Nora could not help but do the same. “God!”

  Kelli moaned, sending an additional sensation to Nora’s sex. Nora pressed her heels against Kelli’s back encouraging her and asking for more.

  The second flick of Kelli’s tongue slithered over Nora’s clit, then dipped lower, teasing at the emptiness with the promise of future fulfillment. Kelli speared deep inside her before retracting again, seconds later.

  Nora whimpered breathlessly. She was mesmerized by the sight before her. She was unsure which was more arousing, the sensations themselves or watching Kelli torment, then consume her. Nora clutched at Kelli’s head, hoping to keep her where she was needed. Kelli made little sounds of pleasure, she licked Nora with feather light strokes, torturing her further.

  Nora closed her eyes and reared back, falling against the bed. She was too captured by how good it felt to watch her own obliteration. Jagged shapes danced in front of her eyelids. Her body arc
hed and trembled. Synapses fired. Every ounce of her tingled and sharpened in wait.

  “Please,” Nora said with a sob. The word fell from her lips once more in heartfelt entreaty. This time, it worked in spades. Kelli stopped teasing. Each caress was focused and overwhelming.

  Nora arched her body. Sensual, frantic sounds escaped her throat. Her hips canted upward off the bed, as she pressed herself against Kelli’s face. The room spun. White heat infused her, burning with an intensity she didn’t think was possible. She was free-falling, and it was too much.

  “Kelli!” Nora called out in warning and in fear. Distressed, she pulled at Kelli’s hair, hoping she would understand even if Nora, herself, could not.

  Kelli wrenched herself away from the painful tugging and glanced upward. Kelli’s mouth moved, but Nora couldn’t hear over the roaring of her own blood. It was in Kelli’s gaze that she found the answers she was looking for. The vulnerability and the need in her eyes anchored Nora in the moment.

  “It’s okay,” Kelli said.

  It was.

  Kelli kissed the inside of her thigh.

  “I’ve got you.”

  She did…have her.

  Nora sighed. She was never lost in Kelli. She’d found herself.

  Kelli’s lips continued to brush against her, moving slowly upward. She placed a fleeting kiss on her sex. There was nothing carnal about it, but somehow, it ignited Nora all over again.

  Her hips rushed forward, seeking contact…any contact.

  Kelli gave her what she wanted, and Nora’s entire universe imploded. She moaned as the heat from before pooled in her belly and spread outward with each thrust of her hips. Unbelievable warmth engulfed her. It fractured her then refilled the fissures, leaving her whole.

  Nora let it.

  *

  Still pleasantly floating a few minutes later, Nora was peripherally aware of Kelli hovering over her. She reached up as Kelli leaned forward. Their lips met hungrily. Tasting herself caused her desire to flare anew.

  Kelli’s torso was slick with sweat. Nora detected a fine tremor as Kelli clung to her. Their foreheads touched. Kelli fought for breath.

  “Turn over. We’re not done,” Kelli said.

  Nora whimpered. The words tunneled inside her, sending her newfound arousal toward dangerous levels. Kelli backed away.

  Nora rolled onto her stomach as she was told.

  The cool air blanketing her skin suddenly became heated with Kelli’s proximity. Behind her, Kelli breathed raggedly and there was a whisper of clothing being discarded. Then, before Nora could take another breath, Kelli’s teeth sank into her shoulder, and taut nipples blazed a trail on her back.

  “God!”

  Kelli groaned in return. Her fingers dug into Nora’s hips, pulling them toward her. Obeying the silent command, Nora rose to her knees and spread her legs. She kept her torso resting against the bed.

  Kelli slid her knee between Nora’s parted thighs. Then, Kelli pushed herself against Nora, covering her left buttock with the steamy evidence of her arousal. Nora’s vision dimmed.

  Kelli moaned long and husky. She clutched at Nora’s waist with bruising strength. When Kelli slowly began thrusting her hips, Nora’s world narrowed to include only this moment…this eruption of sensations. She mashed her face into the bedding, biting it, and clawed at the covers. Her thighs trembled as her sex spasmed.

  Within seconds, Kelli changed the pace. The roll of her hips went from sedate and leisurely to a sharp, intense pumping. Kelli’s moans transitioned into high-pitched whimpers. Nora triumphed in Kelli’s pleasure, while her own need mounted. Unable to help herself, she slithered her hand downward between her thighs. It was captured and pinned to her back. That act alone sent her careening for the stars.

  Kelli leaned forward and, without warning, dove into the liquid warmth between Nora’s legs. Her fingertips swirled with definite purpose in firm, tight circles.

  Nora’s vision darkened then brightened with a flash. Kelli’s hoarse cry of completion was Nora’s complete undoing. Orgasm roared through her with explosive heat and cataclysmic intensity. Pleasure rushed through her body, and Kelli’s name fell from her lips continuously.

  Seconds later, Kelli slumped on top of her. Even though she was boneless and could barely deal with her own mass, Kelli’s weight was grounding and erotic. Despite her own satiation, her need for Kelli still hung in the air, and Nora had definite plans to alleviate it. Kelli mumbled and kissed her shoulder. The weight on her back lightened, and Nora turned quickly, wrapping her arms around Kelli’s torso to prevent further movement.

  “You’re right. We’re not done,” Nora said.

  Kelli’s breathing quickened once more, and she leaned forward to meet Nora in a kiss.

  *

  Sometime later, Nora’s alarm sounded. It served as a different kind of wake-up call. They reached for each other. Winding a hand around Kelli’s neck, Nora’s fingers sifted through damp tresses. Their lips brushed as they shared the same air. They couldn’t stop touching. They couldn’t stop staring at each other.

  Blindly, Nora reached for the alarm and silenced it. Nora knew she…they…had taken a giant leap forward. There was no looking back. She didn’t want to. The moment didn’t have to be heavy. It didn’t have to be overanalyzed.

  It could just be.

  She smiled.

  Kelli’s gaze softened. “You’re smiling. You’re okay? We’re okay?”

  Nora’s smile widened. “Yes…we are.”

  “Good.” Kelli kissed her on the chin. “Cause, I felt the fucking earth move. I didn’t want to be the only one fallin’ off it.”

  Nora blinked. It was such a Kelli thing to say. Nora laughed.

  *

  Kelli stared into nothingness. She had been doing it all morning. Williams had already noticed and gotten on her last nerve about it. She didn’t know how that was possible since she was mellow as hell. Kelli knew what was going on around her, but she just didn’t give a shit. The images playing over and over in her head were way more interesting.

  All morning, Nora had been open, loving, but Kelli had to be honest with herself. She was waiting for the other shoe to drop. These days, something good didn’t happen without something shitty right behind it. She hated that feeling and tried to swallow it down. Nora was on her knees, peering up at her in the shower, before realization hit.

  The shoes were staying on.

  Nora looked so happy and that was enough. Then, Nora did that thing with her tongue. Kelli shivered in remembrance. Before she knew what she was doing, Kelli had already dialed Nora’s number.

  “Hello?”

  “Hey.” Kelli grinned.

  There was a snag in Nora’s breathing. “Kelli.”

  The bottom of Kelli’s stomach slithered into knots. “You busy?”

  “Surgery in two hours.”

  “I can be there in fifteen. That gives us forty-five minutes to do some major damage to one of the supply closets, or maybe even your office, if I can talk you into it.”

  Nora paused. The tension growing between them was thick, dense. It was hard for Kelli to see anything else. “I don’t think you have any idea how tempting that is,” Nora said.

  Kelli licked her lips and stood. “If that’s yes, I’m already standing.”

  “Kelli.” The need in her voice was obvious, as was the resignation.

  “I know. It was worth a shot.”

  “And it wouldn’t be you if you didn’t take it,” Nora said.

  “No, I wouldn’t.”

  “If it’s any consolation, there are no words to describe—”

  “Yeah, I know the feeling.” Kelli pressed the phone closer to her ear. “I’m stopping by around one, to see Travis. Will you be—”

  “In surgery, yes.” Nora’s disappointment was clear. “Tonight?”

  Kelli groaned. “I can’t wait that long, Nora.”

  Nora made a sound in the back of her throat. “We have to stop. I need
to be able to concentrate at least a little today.”

  “Yeah, well, I think that boat has sailed for both of us.” Kelli smirked.

  “Possibly.” There was a smile in Nora’s voice.

  “Later then.”

  “Yes, definitely.”

  Kelli hung up the phone. She had to keep busy. It was probably the only way not to end up drooling all over herself.

  *

  Nora was in surgery. Kelli knew that. It didn’t keep her from hoping. She rounded the corner and adjusted the bag in her hands. Kelli didn’t want any of the sauce to spill. Travis would be pissed.

  Travis looked up as she breezed through his open door. He glanced at her, then at the bag and back again. “No…you didn’t? You went to The Dirty Cat?”

  Kelli smiled. “I did. He told me a while back you could have freebies.”

  Travis stared. “I could have been having this the whole time?”

  Kelli shrugged.

  “I’ll forgive you this time.”

  “How gracious.”

  “Yeah, you’re fucking welcome.” He opened the container and drizzled habanero sauce all over his food. After he took the first bite, Travis groaned. “Saw you on the news. Press just loved filming your ass walking away. You got your man though. Nora has to be glad all this shit is over. I meant to say something to her this morning, but she had residents with her.”

  “She is, but Williams and Johns made it happen.”

  “Well, it’s done. That’s all that matters.” Travis wiped his mouth with a napkin. He smiled. “So how grateful was she?”

  “You did not just go there.”

  Travis nodded. “I did.”

  Kelli stared and smirked. “Ask Nora next time you see her.”

  Travis stared right back. “Don’t challenge me like that. You know I will.”

  “She’d blow your ass out of the water. Go ahead and try.”

  “I might.”

  “Do it.” Kelli smiled.

  “Uh, what the hell did I just walk in on?”

  They both turned toward Sean.

  “Your sister’s asshole-like behavior,” Travis answered with a grin.