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Heidi pulled her lip between her teeth, staring directly at Lila, her cheeks pale. Lila stayed in the moment, letting her think and giving her time to answer. “Like last time.”

“At my place?”

“Yes.”

“No more?” Lila asked to confirm.

“No more.”

Grinning, Lila tugged Heidi to her and gave her a firm kiss. “Front seat or back?”

“Back.”

“Lead the way.” Lila held her hand out to allow Heidi to move. Soon enough they were settled into the backseat of Heidi’s SUV, staring awkwardly at each other. “You just want to kiss?”

“Maybe a little more.”

Snorting, Lila shook her head. “I want you to tell me when to stop and where to stop. Got it?”

“Yes.”

“You’re the one who makes these decisions.”

“Got it.” Heidi nodded eagerly.

Leaning in, Lila gently kissed her. It was far slower and smoother than what they’d just done, but she wanted there to be no hesitation on Heidi’s part as they moved forward together. Lila cupped Heidi’s cheek, trailing her thumb back and forth. Instantly, Heidi relaxed.

“Like that?” Lila whispered.

“Yes,” Heidi responded, her voice a whisper.

Lila could taste the alcohol on Heidi as they danced their tongues together. Since Heidi seemed very comfortable with kissing, she wanted that to be their base of playing with boundaries. As soon as Heidi seemed completely relaxed, Lila skimmed her hand down her front, barely brushing her fingers over Heidi’s breast to settle her hand on Heidi’s thigh.

Breaking the kiss, Lila checked in. “How was that?”

“More.” Heidi surged forward, their lips connecting. Her hand was bold when she cupped Lila’s breast, massaging before finding her nipple through the thin bra Lila wore and drawing sensuous circles around it.

“That feels so good,” Lila murmured, pulling Heidi even closer.

Heidi gave her breast a squeeze and then moved to push Lila’s jacket off her. Lila shifted around to help, trying her best not to break their kisses. Everything with Heidi was so calm. The passion was still there, but there wasn’t a frenzy or tension that they had no time to explore. It was so vastly different from Ann, who was quick about everything.

Lila nipped at Heidi’s lip, trying to up the level of heat, and while Heidi surged forward and pressed against Lila, the sense of serenity still remained. If this was all there was to Heidi, this sense of calm and peace, Lila could easily get on board with it. She was so gentle as she tested and played and pushed into new boundaries of their relationship. It was such an easy feeling.

Taking it one step further, Lila tugged off Heidi’s jacket and slid her hand down to the edge of Heidi’s shirt, rustling her fingers just under it to touch her hot skin. Heidi moaned, the sound leaving her throat surprising both of them. Heidi jerked back, a flash of embarrassment crossing her features before she corrected it into a look of satisfaction.

“Keep going,” Heidi stated confidently.

Lila needed no extra encouragement. With her palm fully against Heidi’s stomach, she moved it upward until she could cup her bra-covered breast, then her naked breast. Every time Lila pushed the limits, she’d slow down and check in either verbally or with a gentle slowing cue. Heidi told her in no uncertain terms exactly what she wanted and where she wanted to be touched.

By the time they stopped, Heidi’s hair was no longer smooth and sleek. Her shirt was wrinkled. Lila could barely breathe and her lips were so chapped she knew she was going to need to go heavy on the ChapStick for a week just to get them back in shape. Heidi pressed her forehead to Lila’s shoulder and sighed contentedly.

“Thank you for tonight,” Heidi said.

“It was a good night,” Lila responded, combing her fingers through Heidi’s hair to try and undo some of the tangles.

“I should get home. My partner will be home already.”

“All right.” Lila kissed her cheek gingerly. “I’ll see you soon. Text me when you get home so I know you made it safely.”