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They walked a few feet, both of them trying to hide their beaming smiles.

“So, the other night, at Antler? You left and walked across the street. And you went into… I guess a bar – but you seemed like you knew it pretty well.”

Cass smiled, “So possessive already, my dear?”

Ari replied quickly, trying to cover her ass, “No, no. I was just curious.”

They approached the 23rd Street station as Cass considered her answer. Ari hoped she hadn’t crossed a line.

They stopped by the subway entrance and Cass finally said, “It’s a place I used to go a lot in college. It’s kind of special.”

Ari nodded, she totally got that. She had lots of places that she wouldn’t take just anyone.

“But, I’ll tell you what. If the company Pride parade goes well, that’ll be my second ask of you,” Cass said.

“Second ask?” Ari questioned, entering negotiation mode.

“Well, you get two events. The Pride thing and the Gala. I just have the engagement party. So, you owe me another thing,” Cass argued.

Before Ari could counter, Cass continued, “ I know I was a little bit unprofessional so I won’t make you do another event. This would be more… of a personal favor and less a business exchange.”

Ari sighed, she knew she didn’t have time for even more extracurriculars. But, she liked Cass and wanted to know her as much as possible before the Gala and the engagement party. It couldn’t hurt… right?

“Okay, maybe. Let’s see how the parade goes,” Ari conceded with a smile.

\“Good,” Cass said as she opened her arms for a hug. Ari approached, unsure how close of a hug they were going for. She was stiff.

Cass wrapped her arms around Ari, her hands sitting around Ariel’s neck and shoulders. She let her hands rest on Ari’s rigid back.

She pulled away and held Ari’s shoulder, “Oh my god, loosen up.” She gave her shoulders a shake while Ari laughed.

“Sorry, it’s just new. Ya know?” Ari confessed, her cheeks flushing at Cass’s touch.

Cass smiled, “Well get comfortable, because you can’t hug me likethatand sell that you’re in love with me.”

Cass went in again, this time Ari let herself put her arms around Cass’s waist until they touched.

She laid her palms against Cass’s lower back and set her head on her shoulder.

“That’s better,” Cass said in a low voice. As she pulled away, she placed a gentle kiss on Ari’s cheek. Ari felt her full, soft lips press against her skin.

It only lasted a second, but Ari’s body reacted immediately, feeling her pussy become wet after hours of tension.

Cass looked into Ari’s eyes before letting go completely, “We’ll have to work on the intimacy.”

Ari nodded, more eager than she meant to, “When will I see you again?”

Looking up as she considered her schedule, Cass replied, “Next week? You can come to me.”

“Sure,” Ari nodded as she took one last look at Cass’s outfit, “Get home safe.”

Cass smiled, “I’ll text you when I’m in.”

Ari nodded and watched as Cass slowly descended into the station, her eyes fixed on Cass’s ample ass in her tight green skirt.

The thought of what panties might be under it came to mind as she saw the outline of a thong in the silhouette. She was entering dangerous territory, but Ari liked every second of it.

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