Sapphic Voices Romance

The Meeting

The weather that day was of a mist, which served as a guide for the rest of the afternoon. The plane ride was short but filled with apprehension. What would Kim find when she stepped off the plane. There was no telling if Ann would keep her promise. Much of the plan to meet came from Kim and her journey began here, now, with or without Ann. Kim knew she could take this journey without even leaving her home, in the confines of her mind, does one take such retreats.

Both have had an urging to be with one another yet it was not going to happen unless one just said, "I'm coming, so just be there for me" And does one have to say more then that, "just be there". Stronger words exist but not necessary for this retreat. Once touching ground in the cool damp weather, Kim could see that this was not she home, more like Kansas, and would she see OZ, better yet, would DOROTHY be home to welcome her. Only a few steps would reveal this, for our two women have shared much and now was the moment to hatch some new beginnings. The door opens and sunglasses in place, Kim walked off the plane. Strange airport and even stranger, a stranger with shades, just as Ann promised. It was from that moment that Kim smiled when she saw Ann with those shades, for Kim lifted hers and smiled back at her.

The air apparently melted Ann's apprehension and her shades were at half-mast. Kim could only laugh. And the hardiness of her laughter was infectious, as Ann seemed to get the joke. That Is not all she got, for she immediately noticed the smile and Kim's blue eyes which sent an unspoken message to her. She was amazed at the sense that Kim was full of spirit and so she let go of her shades and handed them to Kim, " I won't be needing these", and sure enough, that was the last time either wore sunglasses.

Kim was quick with the icebreaker as her laughter echoed around them. She approached Ann and said one word "maybe". Maybe had been one over used word by Ann, and now it seemed ridiculous to Ann at this junction. She still wondered if this was a good idea, and only time would tell for both of them. Kim gave her a big hug and whispered "let's go". Their journey began from this point the two would not forget this day in years to come.

Ann was shy and silent until they go to the car. Kim started to talk about the great rainstorm and this just eased some tension, and she went on to say " so show me that country farm of yours where the smell of this rain permeates". Ann laughed and started to drive and said " ok, it in not far, the country that is", and sure enough, in moments they were transported to the highway of rolling hills and hay rolls. Kim was familiar to rolling hills for her present home had such pastures but seemed empty to her without someone to share that with. The rain came down harder and the sound muted their voices. Kim looked at Ann and saw a radiant smile, she thought bingo. "What did you charm the spirits above with for this weather , Kim" said Ann. Laughing at that thought, yet smiling at her to say "ok, you are very clever Kim". Ann stopped the car next to a row of trees aside an open field. It was very beautiful as the rain came down and the green seemed to glisten and the smell was indeed beyond words. Ann sat silently looking at the pouring rain. It had been awhile since Ann stopped from her furious work schedule to smell the rain.

Kim thought of Ann's admitted passion for the rain, for she could see the blanket of peace cover Ann. Kim said " you look at peace right now, and in your peace, you are beautiful". Ann started to laugh and Kim also knew while timing was everything, she doubted that she needed to do anything at this point. Ann looked at her, and got out of the car, came over to Kim's door. She took Kim by the hand to the trees, and again it was pouring. Kim said with a wink of the eye "there better be a point to the excessive water on my clothes ". "Look around you Kim and what do you see" Ann said to her. Kim came right up to her and into Ann's ear she whispered " just you and I getting very wet", Kim withholding what she really thought. Kim had a big grin on her face with that remark. Ann laughed so hard that she fell to the ground. Now Kim could see that she needed to sit next to this rain soaked woman. She sat down and looked far across the field and said "I can see this is not a accident that you sit so still Ann". Ann looked over at her and came closer to Kim's ear, "yeah I wanted to get you so soaked that I would be the one to towel dry you". They both laughed and Ann got closer still and kissed Kim on the cheek. Ann popped up as fast as a jackrabbit. Kim just sat there waiting for a hand to help her weathered body up. Kim now wondering how she should respond that would not frighten ANN. She merely took Ann's soft face into her hands and lightly kissed her eyes, "that is so you can see clearer on the way home", Kim whispered. Back to the dry car and heat . Kim was freezing by now and wished she had a blanket and sure enough , she rummaged through to find a warm blanket. "Sorry the driver and rain goddess must freeze her ass off".

"Ok Ann, any more surprises have to be under a warm roof with hot chocolate, for I am freezing my ass off", Kim said . Ann looks straight ahead and within moments they had arrived at Ann's home. Still raining and the clouds looked darker yet. They ran to the door. Kim took a deep breath and stopped in her tracks. It was so cool to be in Ann's home and it is as she had described. Without much notice to Kim, Ann found towels for the two to them and ordered a pizza. Kim just sat still, looking at Ann while she ordered the pizza. She began to wonder about drying Ann's hair . Kim lost herself in the thought . She also knew that she must not take the lead in Ann's home, for now. She sensed that Ann was also thinking the same thoughts. The pizza arrived, they were starving, sharing stories of coming out and laughing about the rain. "I guess your first tour will be of my place and I can see you are still freezing ,I will draw you a bath", Ann said . Ah, the thought of a bath was so nice to Kim and she accepted this invitation warmly. Ann had set fresh towels and bubbles foaming up over the edges of the bath. She even set some candles in the room for Kim to relax. Kim thought to herself the only thing missing is music, and no sooner did she think that, music could be heard from the other room. Kim disbelieving any of this, such a romancer, that now the tables , although unspoken, were turned. She thought to herself that she would be a willing participant.

It was dark by now , Kim entered the room after her bath, to a soft light. Kim dressed in jeans and white shirt, her eyes glowed in the lighting, this much Ann had noticed from the door and she was blown away at the affect Kim was having on her. She looked up at Kim and asked her what she would like to listen to. Kim bowed to Ann's choice.

As Kim sat down next to Ann on the floor, she noticed that Ann had changed out of her wet clothing but her hair was still wet. She got closer without being too obvious, to smell the scent of Ann's hair. Rain and Ann mixed together and it sent Kim wondering . Still there but not quite on the ground. Was this deliberate. Kim only saw what was in front of her. Kim said "since you were so kind to run a bath and candles and music, the least I can do is dry and comb your hair". Ann just laughed, and whispered , "you can if you use only your hands as the comb". This nearly floored Kim, of course my hands, why didn't I think of such a line. One reason, Kim was not the captain of this ship, for it was Ann, plain and simple, Ann inviting.

Kim had to figure out how to position herself , for Ann was a tad taller, and who isn't taller then Kim, but we digress. Kim decided to sit on the couch in back of Ann. She was nervous , for this was an invitation to become closer to Ann. The thought of touching her was too much for Kim.

Ann sat still, closing her eyes , as she did Kim whispered "tell me to stop anytime you want". Ann laughed and said "no way, you are not getting out of this". Kim laughed and started to message and combs the tangles out. As she did , Ann thought of the distance of their homes for she could get use to this no doubt. Each stroke Ann could sense more then the other. She was so taken by Kim's soft touch, Ann loved it and moaned.

With each stroke, Kim's eyes closed and let the music guide her, for it was beyond her to stop what was about to happen. She massaged slowly but with deliberate intent. As her hand traveled on Ann's scalp, Kim began to melt, if the two could sense their mutual attraction, it was now.

Ann was now aware of only Kim's hands, her legs wrapped around her shoulders and the closeness of her voice. She surrendered; it was out of both their hands as their bodies emerged in this dance. As Kim's hands started down Ann's shoulders, she whispered softly " is this ok" and all Ann could do was reach over and kiss Kim's hands.

Kim took the kiss as a yes and kept her pace and never left Ann's skin. She was reaching to the front of Ann's neck and softly kissed her neck. Ann's response was one of excitement; it was so easy for her to let go to Kim. She thought to turn but the feeling to let it be and let Kim just discover her body seemed more inviting to her. So she surrendered to her soft touch further. As Kim continued to ask permission with each kiss drew closer to her mouth. Her ears, her eyes and her neck, deep in the nap of her neck.

Kim could not fathom the wave of caring that consumed her actions, with each kiss she felt closer to Ann. Kim made her way off the couch and faced Ann. Their eyes meeting, Kim slowly held her hands and reached over to finally kiss her lips. Just on the surface and around the corners. With each kiss, she looked further into Ann's eyes and what she saw was a smile that would be treasured and saved.

Ann felt herself surrendering to Kim, she felt so caring, and each kiss so tender and each more tender then the one before. She began to tremble for no reason, how and what was consuming her now. Ann looked into Kim's eyes and saw incredible caring. It was that moment that she wanted; it was then that she cared to share more of herself.

Kim was looking at Ann and their eyes met, Kim could not fathom that one moment and her response was to kiss Ann's lips, very tenderly and just on the surface until she sensed Ann's mouth opening. Kim was hesitant; passion took them and led the two into a deep moving kiss. Neither expected the connection, the freedom of their bodies. It was moving to both as they entered each other's realm of body and soul. The kisses roamed and set their course. At times coy, at times teasing and now their kisses connected.

Ann thought, "this tender passion we share" as she lay in Kim's embrace, Ann could sense her own want beginning to surface, although she knew it premature and not like her to travel so fast.

Kim was consumed by the moment, as she knew she would be. She wanted her now but for her it was enough to travel slowly and just inhale the kiss that sealed their bond. No further did they need to go right now, even though both wanted, the sense of this being a start was more then satisfying for Kim. She looked at Ann in amazement and jubilance. For she was content at that moment and fell into her arms, knowing that what the future unfolded was uncertain, but she knew they were both on the same step, finally.

Kim fell asleep holding Ann. Ann woke her and led her to her bed and covered her body with her blankets. Ann walked away from the bed and watched Kim sleep. Kim opens her eyes and reaches out her hand to Ann to join her. The two cuddled and fell asleep into the bond they formed.

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