Blowing out a breath, Jess nodded hesitantly.
Not a ringing endorsement, but she didn't say no. Kim moved closer until she was kneeling next to Jess. She sat back on her heels. Her thigh lightly touched Jess's hip. "Can I kiss you?"
This time the nod was not at all tentative. Jess smiled.
Keeping her hands on her own thighs, Kim leaned in and softly kissed Jess. She took her time, making sure just their lips touched at first. Then she trailed kisses down her neck and over her collarbone, never going lower than the upper swell of Jess's breasts.
It wasn't long before Jess started to respond. She captured Kim's lips in a deep kiss.
So far, so good. Kim could see the rapid beat at Jess's pulse point. "Feel good?"
"Yes. More," Jess said, in a breathy voice.
Kim picked up one of Jess's hands and put it over the top of hers. She gently placed her hand on one of Jess's breasts. Scooting closer, she said, "Show me what you like, how to touch you."
Jess groaned. She applied pressure to Kim's hand, guiding it. She pressed Kim's palm firmly to her breast and used it to knead the pliant globe. Then she used Kim's fingers to roll her nipple.
That's it. Show me. Kim smiled into Jess's eyes when her breath hitched. Kim brought up her other hand and began to caress the opposite breast the same way.
Soon Jess's eyes closed and her head went back. She removed her hand, leaving Kim's in place.
Kim placed kisses across Jess's breasts before going lower to take one of her taut nipples into her mouth. When her mouth made contact with Jess's nipple, Jess moaned loudly. Her hand came up to cup the back of Kim's head, pressing her into her breast.
She continued to pleasure Jess's breasts until she felt Jess's hips begin to rock. Her own arousal was rising again, but she concentrated on Jess. She eased away from her breasts.
A desperate groan escaped Jess's lips. "Don't stop." She tried to urge Kim back to her breast.
"I'm not stopping. I promise." That's it. Don't think about anything but how good you feel.
Kim waited until Jess opened her eyes before going any further. She wanted to make sure Jess was seeing her. I don't want anything to ruin this. Holding out her hand to Jess, she was ecstatic when Jess eagerly took her hand. She linked their fingers together and slowly guided their entwined hands down Jess's abdomen. She bent forward and delicately licked Jess's ear. "Spread your legs for me, Jess."
Jess moaned, long and low. There was no hesitation. Her legs spread open.
Arousal skittered down Kim's spine. "Show me, Jess. Make me touch you," she said.
Jess's hips bucked as she guided Kim's fingers to stroke through her heat, working herself closer to release. She threw her head back, her eyes tightly clenched as she panted for breath.
Kim felt Jess start to tremble. She picked up the motion Jess had started, sliding her fingers faster over her throbbing clit. Kim could feel the increased tremors. She knew Jess was close.
"Come for me, Jess," Kim whispered, close to her ear.
"Oh my God, Kim!" Jess climaxed, her whole body going rigid. Her back arched off the bed.
When Jess finally went limp, Kim slid up next to her. She was dismayed to see tears trickling out from between Jess's tightly closed eyelids.
"Jess, what's wrong? Oh, sweetheart, did I hurt you?" Please, tell me I didn't. She placed soft kisses on Jess's face.
Slowly Jess opened her eyes and looked at Kim.
"Did I hurt you?" Kim asked again. Jess looked more dazed than hurt. She took a chance and stroked Jess's belly in small comforting circles.
Jess covered Kim's hand and squeezed it. "No, you didn't hurt me. That was… that was… amazing." Jess still had a slightly glazed look in her eyes. "No one has ever done that for me before." She shook her head as if she could not quite believe what had happened.
Huh? "No one has ever brought you to climax?" Kim asked, still not quite sure she understood correctly. That can't be true. Can it?
"No. Never. Not by touching me. And when someone tried..." Jess blushed. "I could never come."
Oh my God. Kim thought her heart would burst with the strength of her feelings. "Oh, Jess, thank you, sweetheart."
Jess rubbed her hands over her face as if to wipe away the blush. She finally met Kim's eyes. "What are you thanking me for? I should be thanking you."
Kim placed a soft kiss on Jess's lips. "For trusting me. For letting me pleasure you."
"You're welcome. It was my pleasure, believe me." Jess laughed.
It thrilled Kim beyond measure to hear Jess's easy laughter and see the shadows lifted from her eyes. She knew one night of lovemaking could never banish all the dark memories that plagued Jess, but they had made a good start — together.
CHAPTER 26
JESS DRIFTED UP from sleep. Something felt very strange, but she wasn’t awake enough to figure it out. She opened her eyes to find her face buried in a mass of blond curls. Kim. She was spooned behind Kim, her arm draped over Kim's belly. Their naked bodies were pressed snugly together. She remembered them cuddling after they made love but not falling asleep. This is getting to be a habit. She couldn't get over the fact that she was able to sleep naked with Kim plastered against her. She's the first one — ever. Myra had complained bitterly, on the rare occasions Jess allowed her to stay, when Jess insisted on putting on her pajamas.
That's not the only thing Kim was first at. Images from last night paraded past her mind's eye. Kim was opening a whole new world for her. First, with her unwavering friendship, and now as her lover. Not only had Kim made her feel cherished, but safe, to the point where she had been able to let Kim touch her. Even more amazing was Kim bringing her to orgasm. Jess had long ago given up on that ever happening from a lover's touch. Kim had given her that and so much more. It had been an incredible experience. And you want her to do it again.
With the realization of just how deeply she had opened herself to Kim, Jess braced herself, waiting for fear to strike. She was determined to fight it.
It never came.
Jess's chest grew tight with the strength of the emotions Kim stirred in her. A sense of peace and contentment filled her. She stroked her hand along the curve of Kim's hip.
"Good morning," Kim said in a sleep-roughened voice. "Sleep well?"
Jess lifted up and kissed her temple, inhaling the scent of her hair. "Yes, I sure did... thanks to you."
Kim rolled over in Jess’s arms and faced her. "So last night was really... okay?"
"More than okay." She kissed Kim, loving the feel of her soft lips under hers. "Much, much more than okay," Jess said, interspersing each word with a feather-light kiss. The feel of Kim's breasts against hers roused her desire. She wrapped her arm around Kim's back and drew her closer. As the kiss deepened, a moan was torn from her throat.
Jess started when Kim rolled onto her back and tried to take Jess with her. She braced an arm on the opposite side of Kim to keep her weight off of her.
Kim grumbled in protest. "I want to feel you on top of me."
A shiver of anticipation rippled through Jess. "Are you sure?"
Holding Jess's gaze, Kim said, "Very sure." She pushed the covers off, baring her body. "Come over here. Please," she said as her legs spread to make room for Jess.
Jess needed no further encouragement. The thought of Kim underneath her like that was sending her arousal into overdrive. She slid into position between Kim's thighs and settled on top of her. Oh God. Her hips jerked, pressing her belly against Kim's center.