Private moments The stateroom in the starship Liberty's Sword was dimly lit, only the light from the stars outside casting a gentle glow over the two resting figures. Jenna and Allison lay on the bed in a tangle of limbs, the sheets a mess from the night of passion they had spent together. Jenna sat up, smiling down at Allison as the faint light danced over her near nude body, long black hair flowing over her shoulders. "Every night I think it can't get better," she murmured, "then the next night you prove me wrong." Allison blushed, the boyish young woman smiling up as she gazed at her through sandy brown hair. "I get inspired by the sight of your beauty," she softly confessed, reaching up to gently cup a full breast. Jenna moaned softly as she felt her nipple harden under that knowing touch, then she bent down to kiss Allison gently. "You'd best not start anything," she said with a bit of regret in her voice, "or we'll never get anything done tomorrow." "True," Allison conceded, gently drawing Jenna closer so that they could cuddle. She smiled faintly, stroking her lover's long hair as she murmured to her, "Thank you for being so patient with me, by the way." "Hmm?" Jenna looked at her curiously. "For how long it took for me to realize your feelings for me were real," Allison said softly, "and to accept my own feelings for you." Jenna lay her head on Allison's shoulder, loving the feel of the slimmer woman's body beneath her. "My people know our soulmate the first time we see them," she reminded her, "once I met you, I knew that I would love you." "I just wish it was that straight forward for humans," Allison said wryly. She hugged Jenna to her a bit tighter as she remembered, "Of course, at first I was just completely overwhelmed by your beauty and grace." "Not to mention my being an alien," Jenna purred. "That, too," Allison agreed. "I have a confession to make," Jenna said softly after a few moments. "Yes?" Allison looked curious. Jenna snuggled close, "No matter what I may have said at the time, I always knew that you were a woman." "It's no problem," Allison reassured her, "I know I dress and look pretty boyish." "That's not what I mean," Jenna actually chuckled softly, "you see, I saw you naked when I bonded with you when we first met." "You did?" Allison squeaked, blushing. "Your shyness is so charming," Jenna mused, reaching up to lightly trace the red blush on her cheeks with a finger. Getting back on topic she added, "Yes, I saw you naked. Your clothes were shredded by your injuries when I crashed on your home, you know." "I'm sorry," Allison admitted, "I just hadn't thought about it." "Don't worry," Jenna actually purred a little as she snuggled up to Allison, "I never took advantage at all." Allison blushed again, though this time it wasn't so bad. "I had a few moments where I thought I was going to take advantage of you," she remembered with a grin, "like just after we met Roma and Marilyn." "That nightgown was good," Jenna laughed, "I decided it was time to get your attention." "It certainly did that," Allison agreed. "I really enjoyed undressing you, too," Jenna pouted a bit, "though I was surprised you stayed on your side of the bed that night." "What can I say, I was raised a gentleman," Allison sighed. "Your parents have much to answer for," Jenna teased. She sighed, "There were times I thought I'd go mad for wanting you." "Ditto," Allison agreed with her wryly. She grinned suddenly, "And where were you getting all those different sexy night clothes, anyway? I thought I was going to have a stroke, seeing some of those outfits." "Milly shops for me, remember?" Jenna chuckled. She impishly smiled, "I figured if I was going to be tortured I'd make you want me, too." "I am sorry for taking so long," Allison repeated. "If anything it endeared me to you more," Jenna smiled slightly. She ran a finger gently along her cheek, "I have faced more than one aggressive suitor, and my position drew the power hungry in like flies to honey." "I bet you saw through them pretty easily," Allison said confidently, rubbing her shoulders comfortingly. "True," Jenna agreed, "but it was lonely for me at times. You were such pleasant surprise... even once you knew my rank and power, you never seemed to care." "I probably didn't understand entirely, too," Allison admitted ruefully. They lay there for a few moments in comfortable silence, then she asked, "So, what's next?" "Throneworld," Jenna sighed, "and knowing my mother, a very quick marriage." "I like you mother," Allison admitted, "even if she scares me a bit." "I think she likes you, too," Jenna said happily, "and almost as importantly, X'tahn has given you her approval." "She's not just you mom's servant, is she?" she asked, Allison smiling slightly. "X'tahn is my mother's dearest companion," Jenna said softly, "and lover, I suspect." Allison nodded slightly, thinking of how those two had been together, the way they acted. "Yeah," she agreed, "I can see that. I wonder if they'll try to slip in a second wedding?" "You and Milly think alike," Jenna looked amused, "she suggested much the same. Still, it would be dangerous right now." "She needs the loyalty of some very conservative lords," Allison agreed. She sighed, "Once you explained how the army is actually made up of troops who's main loyalty is to their local lords, it all made sense." "Checks and balances," Jenna agreed, "the Lords help prevent the Queen from becoming a dictator even as she moderates between them and the common people." "Not an easy job at all," Allison nodded. She looked thoughtful, "Remind me to read through the datafile on the customs at court... I don't want to embarrass myself or make things any more difficult for you or her." "I'll do that," Jenna purred, resting her head on Allison's shoulder. They lay there a few moments, "Not that you'd ever embarrass me." "Thanks," Allison chuckled softly. A few moments later and she felt Jenna's breathing even out, her lover having slipped into sleep. "Night, love," she whispered softly. Sleep, however, didn't come as quickly to Allison herself. It had been a hectic few days, the most recent high being meeting the Queen and she was still a bit to excited to sleep. Then there was her upcoming wedding to consider... she had known, intellectually that they would need to be married eventually, but the sudden announcement had surprised her a bit none the less. Still, it was a good surprise and she thought she was ready for it. 'Wonder how they do weddings here?" Allison thought sleepily, 'Do they have a best man, or something else...?' Her eyes dipped half shut, 'Never mind, Jenna will tell me....' And finally her eyes closed, sleep catching up to her at last.
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