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Sadie gathered the hem of Ellie’s dress in her hands as she lifted it up and over her body. She gasped at the sight in front of her as it was more than Sadie was expecting. Ellie’s breasts were full and beautiful in a black lace bra. The matching thong left little to Sadie’s imagination.

“Damn, Ellie.” Sadie dropped the dress slowly as Ellie unhooked her bra and took off her thong. All the while, she never broke eye contact with Sadie. Ellie looped her thumbs through the loops in Sadie’s shorts.

“Can I take these off?”

All Sadie could do was nod.

And try not to fall on the hardwood as Ellie fumbled with the button of her shorts. Why the damn things had two buttons was beyond Sadie, but it provided a lightness to the moment as they both laughed.

“Don’t laugh,” Ellie laughed again, “you’re making me nervous.”

“Here, let me help.” Sadie gently put her hands beside Ellie’s on the waistband of her shorts as she unbuttoned them. She let Ellie take them off, along with her underwear that was nowhere near as cute as Ellie’s, as Sadie braced herself on Ellie’s shoulder.

Standing naked in front of each other was much less awkward than Sadie had over-thought it to be. Sadie took in the sight of Ellie’s body, who seemed to do the same with her body. For a moment, neither of them moved. They simply savored the moment.

That was until Ellie closed the gap between them and pressed her body into Sadie’s. Gently, Sadie laid her down on the bed. It was clear they were still trying to figure things out, but they communicated until they found a spot that worked for both of them.

With Ellie under her and Sadie straddling her hips, Sadie took the moment to check in with her once more.

“You still good?”

Ellie nodded, taking in a deep breath. “I am. Now touch me.”

Sadie felt herself get wet at the request. How was it possible for one woman to be so damn hot? And with herwords? She tried not to linger too hard on it as she moved her body slowly down Ellie’s until she was nestled between her legs.

“Let me know if you don’t like something, okay?”

“Ditto,” Ellie squirmed on the bed in preparation for Sadie’s touch. “But, seriously, I’m going to go crazy if you don’t touch me.”

“As you wish.”

Chapter 39

Ellie

Waking up beside Sadie was unlike anything Ellie had imagined it to be. She’d worried it would be awkward or, worse, Sadie had snuck out in the middle of the night. But instead she was pleasantly surprised to have that cheesy rom-com, post-sex morning with Sadie.

Sadie was still asleep, resting peacefully on Ellie’s pillow. They had changed into shorts and tees, courtesy of Ellie’s wardrobe. Neither were sure if you were supposed to sleep naked or with clothes on after the first time, but Ellie had overthought the possibility of a fire and convinced Sadie to put on clothes just before they passed out.

In each other’s arms.

Blissfully.

Ellie sighed contentedly as she studied Sadie sleeping. Her auburn hair was in soft curls around her face as she hugged the pillow. Under the sheets, her legs were still intertwined with Ellie’s, so she didn’t dare move too much. Instead, she propped herself up on her elbow as she smiled down at Sadie.

Their first time together was beyond anything Ellie could have anticipated. It was clear they were both nervous, but they kept communicating and working together until they figured out what worked for both of them. By the time they fell asleep in each other’s arms, Ellie was exhausted but insanely happy. And having Sadie in her arms as they fell asleep was the cherry on top of a perfect birthday.

Of course, Ellie hadn’t planned on having Sadie spend the night. Although her parents never said Sadiecouldn’tspend the night, Ellie hadn’t asked them either. But it was late by the time they changed into comfy clothes, and Ellie told Sadie to stay.

“Stay.”

“What?” Sadie pulled up the pair of shorts Ellie had loaned her. “Stay the night?”

“Yeah,” Ellie shrugged, sitting up in bed with her mom’s old Stevie Nicks shirt on. “If you want. It’s late.”

“I do.”

“Good.”