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Rebecca touched Cassidy’s lips with her fingertip. “I trust you, Cassidy.”

She showed Cassidy how much she trusted her many, many more times that night. And well into the morning.

REBECCA WOKE UP to the strange sensation of a warm body next to hers. And by next to hers, she clearly meant she was wrapped around that warm body like an octopus. She knew exactly where she was and what they had done just a few hours before. The “strange” part was waking up to someone for the first time. Samantha had her side of the bed and that had been fine with Rebecca. Rebecca was never quite in the mood to snuggle with the woman who took pleasure in hurting her.

What she found with Cassidy was so different. Making love was an epiphany to Rebecca. She had thought, so long ago, that her life needed adventure. She had been so afraid of being the “boring” person everyone assumed she was that she allowed herself to be with someone that was toxic. If she had known then what Cassidy had taught her in mere hours, Samantha would never have happened. Or, perhaps Samantha had to happen in order for Rebecca to see how special someone like Cassidy was. If that was the case, Rebecca wouldn’t have changed a thing if it meant ending up right here, right now, with Cassidy.

Rebecca could tell from Cassidy’s breathing that she was awake. Cassidy’s heart was beating fast beneath her cheek, and Rebecca wondered what she was thinking about. Or if she was uncomfortable in any way having Rebecca there. Hoping that wasn’t the case, Rebecca took Cassidy’s taut nipple into her mouth and hummed with approval. Cassidy’s small gasp and the tightening of her arms around Rebecca was a good sign.

Rebecca released the nipple with a light pop and looked up at her companion with a smile. “Good morning.”

“The best,” Cassidy replied with a smile. She tenderly pushed a strand of hair off of Rebecca’s face. “How did you sleep?”

“Like a baby.” For the first time ever. No dreams, no fears. Nothing but peaceful rest. “You?”

“Never better.” She kissed Rebecca’s forehead so gently that it was just a feather of a touch.

Rebecca enjoyed the feeling almost as much as she was enjoying rolling Cassidy’s nipple between her fingers. “How long have you been awake?”

“Um.” There was a minuscule pause as though Cassidy was trying to think of a satisfactory answer. “Not long.”

She hissed when Rebecca pinched her nipple hard. Rebecca had been awake for a little while herself and knew Cassidy wasn’t being completely honest. “Mmhmm. Try again.”

Cassidy laughed. “About fifteen minutes or so.”

Or longer, Rebecca thought, but let Cassidy get away with her answer. Besides, she had more questions. Like what was making Cassidy’s heart beat so fast. “What were you thinking about?”

“Um.”

Note to self; Cassidy starts with ‘um’ when she’s scared or nervous.

“Can I ask you a question?” Cassidy asked timidly.

Rebecca chuckled. Of course, she knew exactly what Cassidy was doing, but what could Cassidy possibly ask after their talk last night? During their breaks, they talked even more. They stayed away from anything particularly heavy after their first conversation, focusing more on likes and dislikes. Rebecca was surprised to find that they had a lot more in common than she thought they would.

“You didn’t learn enough last night?”

“I could never learn enough. The more I discover, the more I need to know, Rebecca.”

There was no mirth in Cassidy’s words and the sincerity caused Rebecca to blush. She cleared her throat and fidgeted under Cassidy’s intense stare.

“What’s your question, Cassidy.”

Cassidy’s eyes widened a little. “Do you…?” She visibly gulped before trying again. “Do you…?”

Rebecca leaned back, amused by Cassidy’s inability to get her question out. “You’re cute when you’re flustered.”

Cassidy raised a brow. “I am not flustered.”

She was sure Cassidy was trying to sound offended, but it didn’t quite reach her eyes. So, Rebecca tweaked Cassidy’s nipple again causing more laughter from Cassidy.

“What are you? A lie detector test?”

“Yes. You’d be wise to remember that,” Rebecca teased with a smirk. “Now, what’s your question?”

Another pause. “Do you…?”

“I got that part,” Rebecca laughed. “Try different words.”