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"I love you, too, sweetheart." Melanie knew inside that she still had some things to deal with.
After all, coming to terms with your alternative sexuality was not something that occurred
every day, and it was not something that most people dealt with unquestioningly, without any
turbulence. She would have some trouble for a bit, she knew that. She needed to have several
discussions with both family members and friends; she needed to talk to Ben. She also knew
that she could think of nobody she'd rather have in her corner during the upcoming battle she
would inevitably have with herself than this strong, loving, passionate woman before her. She
pressed her lips soundly against Taylor's, kissing her fully and deeply, trying to give all of
herself over willingly, gently placing her heart in Taylor's capable hands.
Taylor kissed her back with equal parts passion and promise, vowing to cradle this gift of her
lover's heart, to treasure it, to protect it with everything she had. She felt a distinct sense
of peace settle over them, warming them like a woolen blanket, keeping them safe and secure
in the company of one another.
The kiss became deeper still, Melanie's hands on either side of Taylor's head, her tongue
probing the warm wetness of Taylor's mouth, Taylor's hands under Melanie's shirt, kneading
the planes of her back.
Taylor pulled away breathlessly, kissing her way to Melanie's ear. "Remember what happened
the last time you were sitting on a counter?
Melanie's breath caught in her throat at the memory. With a growl, she brought Taylor's lips
back to her own and continued her exploration. Using her right hand, she fumbled along the
wall, searching blindly, finally sighing in satisfaction as her palm made contact with the light
switch and she plunged the shop into darkness.
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