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Rosie walked along the quiet hotel corridor, not letting Jessica out of her sight. “Do you still want to watch it together?”

Jessica did her trademark stare, but this was softer. Gently scolding, if anything. “Yes, Rosie. That’s what we agreed.”

“Yeah, yeah. I know. I was just checking.”

“Something you should know about me by now. When I make a plan, I stick to it. My word means a lot to me so when I give it to you, I mean it, okay?”

“Got it.” Rosie quivered. Jessica being assertive and dominant turned Rosie on so much. The things they could do together…

“Come on,” Jessica said, putting her hand on the small of Rosie’s back.

A shiver ran through Rosie’s entire body, culminating in goosebumps. Her mind scrambled.

She let Jessica into her room and took her coat, before shrugging out of her own. She hung the coats up as Jessica went inside. The room was annoyingly plain. Inviting Jessica back to her room should have been in the fanciest and sexiest hotel ever.

Rosie found the remote for the television and turned on the news.

Jessica picked up her phone and started reading, intensely. “Amelia just messaged. She says socials are on fire and for me to stay away. She’s on it. It’s mostly positive, she added.”

“Things are looking promising, Jess.”

Jessica lowered her hands, still gripping her phone. “Let’s just hope this goes well.” She nodded towards the television.

Rosie turned up the volume as the presenter introduced the reporter, a white woman with blonde hair and a no-nonsense expression, standing outside the now empty town hall, live.

“Here we go,” Jessica said.

Rosie stood by Jessica’s side as they watched, hoping it would be portrayed in an accurate light. There were interviews with residents and local businesses, all voicing support for the local authority and its current contract with JF Architecture. Person after person spoke against Tony Hunt and everything he’d done to destroy the project. Mary’s interview was longer this time, and she got to have her say for real, including defending how the project was being managed and their reason to use public money in this way. When Jessica flashed up on screen, and it cut to a montage of her doing door to door calls and speaking at the town hall, Rosie glanced over at her.

Jessica was deadly focused on the screen, her expression fixed.

Jessica looked good on camera. She was immaculately presented in her smart coat and perfect hair. Her eyes were laser focused, much like how she was staring at herself now.

On the television, Jessica spoke to the reporter, who was off screen. We firmly believe in the waterfront regeneration that we have designed and started building. Everything that we are doing is about benefitting the town and offering a space that honours its rich history and heritage. And I should know, because this is my hometown. As you can imagine, this regeneration means a great deal to me and I will do everything in my power to see it through to a successful completion, on time and within budget.

They cut back to the reporter who started talking again.

“Jess, you did great. You sounded so authentic.”

“I served them up my soul on a platter, I’d bloody better sound authentic.”

It remains to be seen what will happen with the waterfront redevelopment but what is clear is that the town are fighting back in what is proving to be a highly debated use of public funds. What is also clear after tonight is that the Architecture firm in charge of the build, JF Architecture, has indeed effectively managed the build so far and has the support of the town as evidenced by their huge counter petition and the turnout tonight in the town hall. And with clear cut evidence of the viability of the build and overwhelming support from local residents, questions are bound to be asked about where and how Tony Hunt, MP, sourced support for it to be scrapped and the true motivations for those who oppose the build. The level of involvement Tony Hunt has had in this project over the years, which was tendered by the local authority as ‘to protect the heritage of Clydebank and offer a modern greenspace for local residents’, in clear opposition to the will of the public, has caused concern. Many feel he has blocked the redevelopment of this site for a number of years, for unknown reasons. Conversations are taking place about the conduct of this MP and whether or not he should resign.

The reporter signed off and the show moved on. Rosie switched off the television. “That’s good, right?”

Jessica sat down on the foot of the bed, as if able to finally relax. “It’s very good. More than I expected.”

“Why is it more than you expected?”

“I don’t know. I thought we had no chance of winning this back.”

Rosie sat down next to Jessica on the edge of the bed. The room suddenly felt very quiet. Rosie slipped her shoes off and wiggled her finally free toes. “We are turning it around. Today has gone so well.”

Jessica took a deep breath, dropping her head back and relaxing her shoulders. She closed her eyes for a moment. “It has. The level of support has been… overwhelming.”

“Good overwhelming?”

“Yes.”

“You deserve it.”

Jessica creased the skin between her eyes. “I’m not sure that I do.”

“Well, I think you do.”

Jessica turned her head towards her. “Thank you for everything you’ve done today. And always. You’re” —Jessica searched Rosie’s eyes— “beyond amazing.”

Rosie smiled while holding Jessica’s eyes. “You saying that means a lot to me.”

“It’s the truth.” Jessica was serious but she was also openly gazing into Rosie’s eyes.

Rosie ran her hand through her own hair and down over her neck trying to settle her nerves and stay present.

Jessica leant back and stretched her arm out behind her, crossing into Rosie’s space.

Rosie glanced down at the arm and Jessica’s hand, fingers stretched wide. It was such a subtle move, but Rosie could feel its significance. Jessica was comfortable enough with her to be herself, which was clearly a hot-as-fuck top.

“I think we both know it’s you who is beyond amazing.” Rosie turned her body to face Jessica. “You spoke well tonight. I liked it. You were more yourself. A little less guarded.”

Jessica stared at Rosie.

“I liked it when you told everyone about playing on the site as a kid and vandalising the place. That was good. And you dared to call me the juvenile delinquent.”

Jessica laughed.

Seeing Jessica smile and relax was Rosie’s favourite thing ever. She wanted to touch Jessica so badly. Instead, she kept it professional, as always. “You did all you could tonight. We’ve done all we can now. All we can do is wait.”

“That’s true.” Jessica nodded, followed by a sigh.

Rosie lay back, almost onto Jessica’s hand, and quickly sank into the comfort of the bed. She took a deep breath and exhaled slowly. She’d been on the go all day and it felt so good to relax, even if she was hyper aware of how close she was to the most incredible woman she’d ever met.

Jessica turned towards Rosie, looking over her shoulder and gazing down gently at her. Her game face disappeared. Her face softened. It felt like trust.

Rosie held Jessica’s eyes as the moment changed into something else. She held her breath as Jessica’s eyes moved slowly down her body and back up again to meet her eyes. It was so intimate. No distractions, no barriers, no boss and employee bullshit. “You’re so lovely when you’re relaxed,” Rosie said, feeling like she was falling hard for this woman.

Jessica smiled with her lips pressed together, slight crinkles forming at her eyes. “So are you.” She lay down on the bed and faced Rosie on her side.

They lay like that for a few moments. Rosie put her hand on Jessica’s waist, and Jessica allowed it. It was one small gesture, but it felt huge. Rosie smiled. “I’m happy we feel like we can do this, you know? Lie here like this.”

“Me too.”

A loaded silence followed.

Their eyes darted around for a bit before Rosie’s settled on Jessica’s face and Jessica finally stared back. Rosie caressed Jessica’s waist with the side of her thumb, which caused a gentle throb between her own legs.

“This is nice,” Jessica murmured.

Rosie had never heard Jessica speak so softly. The tone of her voice felt like home. There was no other way to describe it. The implications of that shook her.

“Are you okay?” Jessica’s eyes were kind, and curious, but the slight crease between her brows showed she was a bit worried.

Rosie swallowed. “I am. I just can’t believe I’m lying on a bed with you.”

Jessica raised her head, alarm crossing her face. Her whole body tightened up. “I can go if—”

“No. Please stay,” Rosie pleaded.

After a beat, Jessica lay her head back down. “Okay. I will. If you’re sure it’s okay.”

“I’m more than sure. This is so lovely. I’m so happy today went well and that you’re here.”

Jessica smiled, slowly. It wasn’t a massive smile, but the warmth and feeling behind it was impossible not to be affected by, and to think she’d caused it was even more wonderful.

Seeing Jessica smile like that lit something within Rosie she wasn’t sure would ever go out. “Can you believe how well we get on, even though we only know each other from work? I mean, we have spent a lot of time together lately but it feels like we’re on the same vibe or something. Know what I mean?”

Jessica’s smile remained and her eyes shone. “We’re both architects. We love what we do. It makes sense.”

“It does. I love that you see it that way.”

“I do. We’re on the same wavelength on a lot of things. I first noticed it when you made my design ten times better. And then when you started talking about the golden ratio on a Saturday night, I knew we were going to be friends.”

Rosie laughed, softly. “Are you saying we have an intellectual connection, Jess?”

“I might be. Yes.”

“You ain’t seen nothing yet.”

Jessica’s lips parted as her eyes dipped to Rosie’s mouth for a second. The move sent an instant throb down low in Rosie’s body.

“I’m sure I haven’t.”

“Do you have a type? As in, for who you date?”

“Not in terms of looks, no. I’m attracted to all kinds of women. But I do prefer a feminine energy.”

“Do you like my feminine energy?”

“Yeah, I do.”

Rosie smiled, trying not to let it turn into a full beam and be somewhat cool and dignified while lying down on a bed with Jessica fucking Frost and mildly flirting.

“What’s your type, Rosie?”

“Dominant femmes with masc energy. Power lesbians.”

“Like me?”

“Yes. Exactly like you.”

Jessica nodded, creasing the skin between her eyes.

Rosie’s heart began pounding. The connection between them was so obvious. How was she supposed to pretend like it wasn’t there and keep the facade going that they were just work colleagues or even friends. They’d never spoken about the time they’d kissed, either, but Rosie had thought about it a lot since. Even though it was a low-stakes and somewhat silly kiss that got serious for a moment, Rosie had felt Jessica’s heat for her in the way her lips moved against hers. The way she took what she wanted from the kiss. The way she’d squeezed Rosie’s waist. The slight grip of her fingers. The very fact that she’d even kissed her. It drove Rosie wild with desire and this overwhelming want to be close to Jessica again. She needed something to express how much she cared for her and loved their connection on so many levels. She wanted to entangle her very soul with Jessica’s, but a physical connection would do for now. “I liked it when we kissed that time.” Rosie let out a shaky breath. Her heart pounded. “I liked the way you kissed me.”

Jessica stared into Rosie’s eyes, intensely. “I liked kissing you.”

Rosie leaned closer, moving into Jessica’s space and subtly licking her lips. “Can we kiss again?” Rosie lowered her voice, trying to convey how serious she was and how much she wanted her. She felt like she’d never been more serious of anything in her life.

Jessica picked up Rosie’s hand and smoothly interlaced their fingers. Jessica’s hands were strong, her fingers long and able and reminded Rosie of sex. Jessica nodded, the slight crease between her eyes showed Rosie that she really fucking meant it, too.

Rosie held her breath, aching to feel Jessica close, terrified that how much she wanted Jessica might become visible once she let herself go there.

Jessica dropped her eyes to Rosie’s mouth. She leaned closer and paused at Rosie’s lips, hovering there for long enough that Rosie could feel how wet she’d become, and they hadn’t even kissed yet.

Jessica closed the gap between them and kissed Rosie gently. She untangled her fingers from Rosie’s and placed her hand on the side of Rosie’s neck, guiding Rosie’s lips towards her.

Rosie ran her hand along the side of Jessica’s firm body feeling so lucky to be able to do so. Her lips were like another world, drawing Rosie in deeper with each kiss and brushing past all barriers between them. When their tongues met, Rosie lost all sense of time and place. A wave of electricity ran through her, causing another gush of wetness between her legs. Jessica deepened the kiss, leading the way. Her kiss was gentle and firm, leaving Rosie wanting so much more, feeling giddy by how much it seemed Jessica wanted her. A million positions ran through Rosie’s head in a rush of desire and arousal and excitement. Gently, she tugged on Jessica’s shoulder, quietly suggesting Jessica get on top and fuck her all night if that was something she would be interested in.

Jessica moved on top in one smooth motion, straddling Rosie across her hips. She kissed Rosie again, breathing hard. The kiss went on and on. Jessica slid her hand down Rosie’s arm. Jessica’s confidence was such a turn on, like when she was in charge at work. Rosie stared at Jessica’s face beside hers, taking a mental picture of the moment.

The slight pause seemed to affect Jessica. She sat up, still straddling Rosie. Her cheeks were flushed and her hair was messier. She’d never looked more beautiful.

“Rosie.” Jessica stared into Rosie’s eyes. “Are you sure this is what you want?”

Rosie put her hands on Jessica’s hips and gently tugged. Heat emanated from Jessica’s core. Feeling her like this felt so fucking incredible. “I want this so much. Jess, I want you.” Rosie bit her tongue and stopped a monologue of how intensely she wanted Jessica and for how long she’d been dreaming of this moment. Coming on so strong so soon to a woman like Jessica would probably turn her off. Plus, she had to try to retain some dignity in all this, because as soon as Jessica knew how wet she was, Jessica was going to know it anyway.

“Good.” Jessica leant forward and placed her elbows either side of Rosie’s head and kissed her slowly. Her breasts brushed against Rosie’s.

Rosie trembled, feeling overwhelmed with emotion, and did her best to kiss Jessica with the same skill as she was receiving.

When Jessica’s thigh pressed against Rosie’s pussy, she let out a moan, unable to stop herself. They still had their clothes on, but it felt like full sex already. Jessica gently rocked her hips, moving her thigh against Rosie, glancing at her out of the corner of her eye, making Rosie feel like she might come. Rosie dug her fingers into Jessica’s back, through the soft fabric of Jessica’s blouse, inhaling the scent of her.

Jessica took her glorious thigh away and knelt above Rosie on all fours, looking deeply into Rosie’s eyes.

Rosie exhaled, slowly, awestruck by the intensity coming from Jessica. When Jessica stroked the side of Rosie’s face while gazing into her eyes, something passed between them that felt like way more than a lust-fuelled hook-up.

Jessica seemed about to say something, but she stopped.

“What?” Rosie whispered, desperate to know what she was thinking.

“You make me so happy, Rosie. Do you know that?”

Rosie was lost for words as Jessica’s made their way into her heart and soul.

Jessica unbuttoned her blouse, slowly, while holding eye contact with her. Rosie watched as Jessica’s bra and toned body became visible. Jessica slipped her blouse off fully, folded it, and placed it at the foot of the bed.

“I’m starting to get that idea. Especially since you’re getting naked in front of me.”

Jessica laughed. It was a free and easy and oh-so-sexy laugh that turned deeper towards the end. “Who says I’m going to be the naked one?”

That sent a jolt of electricity right through Rosie’s core, reverberating between her legs.

Jessica ran her hands up Rosie’s legs and up her body, taking her clothes off one by one, slowly undressing Rosie with such calmness it had Rosie quivering every time her hand touched her bare skin. Basking in the appreciative and downright filthy looks Jessica was giving her, by the time Rosie was completely naked and Jessica still half clothed, Rosie was so turned on she wanted to check she wasn’t dripping onto the bedsheets.

Jessica lay down beside Rosie and moved in close, cupping Rosie’s jawline, and kissed her. Her lips were fucking divine. Being naked while Jessica wasn’t made Rosie feel so sexy and so desired.

Jessica continued to languidly kiss her for ages and ages, running her fingers along the side of Rosie’s body instead of fucking her already.

Rosie put the palm of her hand on Jessica’s hip bone, desperate for permission to explore. Knowing that Jessica was in control over what was happening was sending Rosie wild. Rosie fucking loved it.

Jessica kissed Rosie’s neck, tracing kisses along her jawline and down to the top of her chest. With her fingers, Jessica traced the outline of Rosie’s nipple, circling it, before gently pinching it and running her hand over it. The full squeeze that followed sent a shiver right through Rosie’s body. A full hand cupping Rosie’s breast made her moan with pleasure. She held Jessica in her arms while Jessica kissed her down to her breasts. When her lips and tongue made contact with Rosie’s nipple, Rosie threw her head back, receiving the sensation like finding a lagoon in a desert, but it still not quite quenching her thirst. She dug her fingers into Jessica’s arm. Jessica came back up and kissed her lips, deeply. Rosie closed her eyes. The feeling was overwhelmingly fucking good.

When she opened them, Jessica was looking right at her. “Do you know how many times I’ve thought about this moment?”

Rosie let out a shaky breath, unable to speak.

Jessica perched herself up on her elbow and slipped her hand down Rosie’s body, stopping at Rosie’s curls, stroking the area just under her tummy with total confidence, teasing where Rosie needed it most. “And how you might feel?”

Rosie moaned at Jessica’s words. She’d never done that before. And she was still lost for words.

“Open your legs for me.”

Rosie obeyed.

“Good girl.” Jessica slid her hand down further, watching as she did so, and made contact with Rosie’s folds and wetness, softly stroking the whole area.

Rosie swallowed and took a deep breath to steady herself but neither worked.

Jessica stroked and explored, never in a rush and totally in control. She teased around Rosie’s clit, taking her sweet ass time to give Rosie what she needed. But when Jessica finally started touching Rosie’s clit, delicately caressing her most sensitive spot, Rosie bit her own lip, sure she was in some sort of dream.

Rosie scrunched up her toes and stroked Jessica’s abs, desperate for more. A warm heat spread throughout Rosie’s body and onto her chest and face. She was sure she would be blushing.

When Jessica took her eyes away from Rosie’s body and looked into her eyes while still stroking her, the feeling was so powerful. Their connection was so complete. This was no dream; it was so very real.

Jessica leant down and kissed her, fully, deeply, all-consumingly, all the while keeping up her fucking amazing touches. She lifted her head and looked down at her hand doing the amazing things to Rosie. A dark look came over her face. She slipped her hand lower and slipped inside Rosie with two fingers, confidently pushing her way in and fucking her.

Rosie’s breasts bounced a little with the force of Jessica’s thrusts.

“Open your legs wider,” Jessica commanded.

Rosie did so, loving being told what to do. Loving that Jessica wanted her like this. Rosie wrapped her arms around Jessica’s neck and shoulders, giving herself completely. Jessica felt so good, and she couldn’t wait to explore her body properly.

“My God, Rosie, I can’t get enough of you,” Jessica said over her shoulder, fingers knuckle-deep inside of her, curling towards her. She removed her glorious fingers and returned to Rosie’s clit, with long strokes that sent Rosie nearly over the edge.

“Fuck me, Jessica. I can’t wait for it any longer.”

Jessica looked at her with hooded eyes. This was no look Rosie had ever seen from Jessica before and she fucking loved it.

Without looking away, Jessica increased the pressure on Rosie’s clit. Her fingers moved quickly. She had the perfect technique. Rosie moaned. They still held eyes. Rosie felt another gush of wetness flood onto Jessica’s fingers. Rosie’s body was burning hot. Her heart raced. It felt perfect, just like she knew it would. Waves of pleasure built deep inside, spilling over with each stroke from Jessica’s masterful fingers. “Jess,” Rosie breathed. “I’m going to…”

Jessica leant over and kissed Rosie on the lips, deeply, the skin between her brows completely furrowed.

When she lifted her head and looked at Rosie, Rosie’s heart leapt. Her orgasm ripped through her entire being, her entire body tensing and releasing. She moaned as she came, clinging onto Jessica, but letting go in the best way ever.

Rosie pulled Jessica onto her, squeezing her tight, breathing hard. Being with Jessica like this was even more intimate than she thought it might be. It shocked her. Reality meeting fantasy. She held Jessica close, needing a few moments to get her shit together, because something very special was happening and she now needed, wanted, to give Jessica Frost the best orgasm of her life. Because only the best would do for this incredible woman.