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[She thrusted and pushed her fingers, trying to prolong Justine's pleasure as much as possible when she relaxed enough to remember. After, she managed to get her breath back, and felt Justine nuzzle her shoulder.

Gently she wrapped her arms around her friend, sighing softly. She...needed that, so badly. After all the stress, things seemed more rosy, more pleasant, being in her arms.]

I'd have to say you're more amazing.

[She managed a small laugh, kissing her on the temple. She could feel her limbs go lax in the aftermath.]

I'll stay. I want to stay here, with you tonight.

[It wasn't a traditional love between them, and Rei didn't quite realize it just yet. But-she felt far much better knowing that she was here with Justine. It was warmer here then in her cold home.]

And I'll make the coffee in the morning.

[Justine smiles against Rei's shoulder as she lets the sleeping wave of exhaustion wash over her limbs.]

That sounds perfect.

[Her voice drifts off into the distance as she falls into a light sleep, her arms wrapped tightly around Rei all night long.

She might have some trouble getting lose of Justine in the morning.]

[She smiles, and goes to sleep, twined in Justine's arms. She's likely twitching and having a restless sleep; she always does, these nights.

But come morning, she wakes up early, and tries to pull out of Justine's grip careful, gentle, so she can make the coffee and clean up.]

[It takes a bit of wiggling for Rei to free herself from Justine's arms. A twist to her hips, a gentle lifting of Justine's arm and then a shimmy down towards the foot of the bed and Rei's free.

It takes Justine a little longer to wake up. Despite being the kind of person who wakes up early, the events of the night before lulled her into a deeper sleep than what she's used too and it's the thick heady scent of coffee that rouses her from her sleep. Justine pushes herself up, slides on a robe and goes to find Rei. She doesn't remember hearing the shower and will likely offer any amenities that Rei might need before leaving.]

Good Morning.

[A twist, a lift, a pat and a slide down, and Rei is freed.

And...well, she's also going around in the nude. She did do a little bit of clean up in the bathroom, but she was also piddling around in the kitchen, looking for bread to make toast, and jam. A small, careful breakfast she could manage for Justine.

Though she did feel herself blush a little, realizing the difference in their clothed states...she still smiled in seeing her.]

Good morning. Coffee is ready, and I was going to make some toast? If you like toast.

[Justine's home is clean and tidy. Bread is sitting in a little basket on top of the refrigerator while milk and orange juice are stashed inside on the door. There are bowls of fruit on the center island of the kitchen and a few stools around it, working as the main table in the apartment. Justine has a kitchen table but right now it's covered in books and varies other items she's in the process of putting away.]

I do. There should be some butter and jelly in the fridge. [She has peach and strawberry.] You're also welcome to take a shower if you'd like.

[Justine doesn't mind Rei's state of dress. In fact, it makes her want to hold the other woman again, feel the heat and pulse of her skin beneath her palm. Justine slides behind Rei, wrapping her arms around her waist before pressing a quick kiss against the other woman's shoulder.]

Let me help.

[It's kind of cute how everything is just in the right place. It's unlike Rei's place when her mind is elsewhere, on a project or another. But the books...she wonders if Justine is reading for pleasure or research.

Though all of those thoughts vanish when Justine wraps her arms around her and offers that kiss. She makes a small noise, feeling her face heat up.]

With the toast or the shower? Those are...oh.

[Oh, "help" was it?]

[Justine laughs softly before untangling herself from Rei and pulling the toaster out from beneath the one of the counters. It's small but Justine keeps it hidden since she doesn't have a lot of counter space.]

I can help with both or either.

Well the toast was going to be for you so...it was going to be a sort of...treat I guess?

[She made a nervous sound, almost a laugh.]

That...depends on how hot you want your coffee, I guess.

Do you not want toast?

[Justine can't help but smile at Rei.

She's so cute and its nice to have someone to wake up with.]

No too hot.

[She returns to Rei's side and presses a light kiss against her cheek.]

I was making the toast for you. I'm fine with or without toast.

[She smiles, her cheeks warm-and she makes a small noise as Justine kisses her cheek.]

So...I guess if you want to join me...

[She laughs a little, the noise nervous, but again, excited. Especially from how she turns and kisses Justine quickly on the lips.]

The coffee will have some time to cool down.

[Justine's arms wrap around Rei's thin waist as a smile shapes her lips.]

I'd love to join you.

[She kisses Rei again, this time meeting her lips in a chaste peck before releasing the other woman and stepping towards the bathroom. Her robe gracefully falls off her shoulders and is hung on the door handle. Justine glances over her shoulder once, making sure that Rei's behind her before stepping into the bathroom and turning on the shower.]

I thought you might.

[She makes a sound-not quite a sputter, but close-before straightening herself up. And she gets to see...Justine from behind. Oh. Oh my.

That's unfair.

She shakes herself, and follows after, blushing, as she moves to join Justine in the bathroom, closing the door behind them.]

[Justine turns on the water and waits for it to be warm before beckoning Rei forward.]

Towels are here. [She pulls two towels from a small cabinet next to the toilet and places them next to the sink.] Let me know if you need anything else.

[Justine pulls Rei into a hug, wrapping her arms around her waist.]

I hope you like strawberries.

[Because that's the shampoo that Justine has.]

[She moved forward, glancing at the towels briefly. There wasn't much of a chance to say anything, as she was hugged. But Rei hugged her back, burying her face briefly against Justine's neck.

Though the strawberry comment did make her sputter briefly, and pull back.]

I think you know I do.

[With a gentle huff, she gave Justine a kiss, before pulling back to step in and under the water's spray.]

[A soft pleased laugh echoes through the bathroom as Justine joins Rei in the water. She grabs a small handtowel and lathers it with soap before she slowly begins to wipe across Rei's back.]

Now hold still. I have to get every inch of you.

[She makes a soft sound, straightening up from her hair wetting. Which...well, gets her a face full of bang.]

Every...Justine.

[She laughed a little, embarrassed.]

I never knew you were so...so...

[Perverted? That doesn't seem to work. Justine isn't ham handed about it, but elegant, making it as casual as breathing.]

[A soft laugh rises above the sounds of falling water as Justine curls her finger, silently beckoning her lover from the warm running fountain.] So? [She asks as she places the soap soaked wash cloth against Rei's smooth shoulder.]

I promise my intentions are innocent.

[She leans forward, pressing a kiss against Rei's cheek.]

I'll get all the hard to reach places and then you can do me.

[Her voice remains light and teasing. This is as natural to Justine as breathing; the intimacy, the affection, warmth and bliss that thrills like little a current through her lovely frame. Justine loves being able to reach out and touch Rei, to run her fingers along the woman's arm and through her hair. There is more beauty in Rei's face than in the dazzling light of the sun and Justine wishes to bask in that light.

How does Rei not see it? The delicate position of her features and the sweet curve of her jaw.]

You are absolutely beautiful.

Liar.

[She managed that at least as she moved back, away from the spray. She knew better, considering the moves against her last night, and earlier in the kitchen. She laughed a little though, enjoying their time together. The intimacy was a little new, in that it had been...months since she had opened herself, had enjoyed being touched by another in such a way.

But there is a simple pleasure of having someone's fingers run through her hair, and she leans into it, sighing. Forgetting for a few moments to grab the shampoo.]

Maybe so. But-you are too. And far more warm too, like sunlight.

[Justine's expression softens as she skillfully helps Rei relax.]

I don't know about that.

[Her voice remains light and teasing as she loops an arm around Rei to reach for the shampoo. It only takes a moment before she has soap on her hands and is once again running her fingers through Rei'ls short hair.] I love your hair.

[Justine massages her scalp and then moves down to her neck and shoulders before allowing Rei the chance to rinse off.]

I do. Warmer. I could keep trying to complimenting you, if you'd like.

[She offered, but she made a soft noise, closing her eyes briefly at the scalp massage. That...was unexpected, but goodness it felt nice. She got pleasant chills from the sensation, and needed that step into the shower, which she used to turn around.]

Justine...where did you learn all of this?

[Really. She had fumbled and pawed through this with her fiancee, but Justine was...she was elegant and polished when it came to this sort of thing, it seemed. Or so it felt.]

[Justine rests her shoulder blades against the wall of the shower as she enjoys the sight of soap running down Rei's body. It's a beautiful thing to watch though she's away that she needs to wash herself as well.]

It was part of my life, my job, back home.

[Part of being owned by the White Court.]

And I've been doing it for over four years.

[Back when she hadn't technically been classified as jail bait. After all, there are many men who want beautiful young woman to fawn over them and fulfill their ever desire. Thomas kept her safe from the brunt of it but Justine has had to follow the requests of the White Court, whatever they might have been.]

Was it? You were a professional...taking care of people? A care taker?

[She made a soft noise, uncertain. It felt too sensuous to be taking care of strangers.

Not a masseuse, she thought. Rei was a little troubled, even if she made to grab the soap and a cloth to soap it up and return the favor. Even if she didn't realize how charming she might have looked, with rivers of soap against her skin.]

[A flicker of surprise crosses her features as Rei takes the soap and cloth from her.]

Not exactly. I worked for a family and I was often a host for their guests or a companion for Thomas. I wasn't paid but they protected me and cared for me. It was my home. [She is grateful to Thomas and his protection. It might not be a happy life or a normal life but it's her life and she values that.]

I also cleaned up after Thomas. He was a little bit of a mess.

[Her eyes lit up a little when she spoke about Thomas.]

And what about you? My mysterious photographer.

[Why not? Rei was determined to wash Justine back, even if she fumbled a bit more.]

Washing someone seems to be a little personal when it comes to being polite. But...I'm glad you had a place that was home.

[Though when she mentioned Thomas...she saw the light in Justine's eyes. Rei knew she had that for someone else, once. Maybe still.]

I'm not elegant. I just-pick up this or that from working in the fashion industry for a time, if anything.

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