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Crossroads- Ch. 19
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Alice sat up on one elbow and watched Lara as she slept. Her face was clear of worry, and she breathed deeply and evenly. Her countenance was a complete reversal from three hours earlier, when Lara had revealed the content of her recent nightmares. Alice had comforted her as best she could, and in the midst of doing so, had blurted out words she hadn’t even seen coming. She’d known for days that she had completely fallen in love with Lara, but she hadn’t intended on telling her quite so soon. Nor had she intended the revelation to be anything other than the main course of an evening specifically built around the proclamation. Alice carefully hooked one arm over Lara’s waist and snuggled in behind the taller woman as she recalled Lara’s reaction to her words.
Alice had quieted Lara and turned her face so that they were looking in each other’s eyes. "I love you." She’d repeated it simply and full of conviction. She could feel Lara grow still, saw her eyes widen through the tears that had fallen. She watched the emotions flash from despair to hope and finally disbelief.
Shaking her head gently, Lara had whispered. "Alice, did you hear what I told you? I’ve turned Dana into some kind of monster in my head."
Alice had replied softly but strongly. "Lara, did you hear what I said? I. Love. You. And your dreams don’t change that. In fact, I kinda get why you’d have those dreams. I just wish you’d told someone about them earlier."
Lara had looked at Alice in speechless wonder. Alice leaned in to softly kiss her lips. The salty tears had mingled with the wine and curry to leave an oddly satisfying taste on Alice’s tongue. Lara wrapped her arms around Alice as though she were hanging on for dear life, and they remained entwined for several minutes enjoying the quietness of the evening, and the closeness of their bodies.
Finally, Lara pulled back. "Alice, I…"
"Shhh. You don’t have to say anything. Let’s just enjoy tonight, okay?" Alice was suddenly afraid that Lara would not return her feelings, and she didn’t think she could bear to hear the words of rejection. She realized that by barging ahead and revealing her emotions, she’d placed herself in an equally vulnerable position, as Lara was currently experiencing. She knew that Lara had feelings for her, but she wasn’t sure of the intensity or depth. She’d successfully shushed Lara by kissing her again.
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These two are just so… sweet, and I mean that in the most complimentary way possible. Lovely chapter. Ta, Goldrun.
Damn – I missed posting the first comment again! Well, what can I say, Gold? That was hot. And cute. And hot. And sweet. And… did I mention hot? :) The end was just completely perfect – “you’re here”. Awwwww… can I steal that line from you in my story? :) And, as far as “ignoring” Alice’s emotions – that’s hooey (yes, I did just use the word “hooey”)! You’ve given us fantastic insight into both Alice and Lara’s characters – and, if there has been more of an emphasis on Lara’s emotional turmoil over Dana’s death, it has never been to the detriment of Alice’s character. On the contrary, I think that has allowed for a really interesting exploration of Alice’s strengths – something that we don’t get to see often enough. So, thank you for this story, and for yet another terrific update! Epilogue away – and, feel very free to make it a 50-pager so that we can put off the end of this lovely story for as long as possible!
Right back at you with the ability to write hotness. In fact, I think it’s safe to say you put me to shame. And yay for making Dana’s only concern that Lara loves Alice the way she deserves to be loved. That was the subtext, right? Or I am just filling in what I want it to mean? Hey, it works for me. Ditto bluemini on the epilogue…remember Lucky started as one! Looking forward to next week!
Could it be that I have been rendered speechless? Gold, shit fire, this is…gaaaah! I echo jp22’s, Blue’s and SammysGirl’s comments: sweet, hot, and so well done. Sigh, touch-feely–erm, no wait, I don’t mean touchy-feely in a creepy way, I mean in a healthy adult way, both physically and emotionally. It just goes to show you can’t beat engaging in NC-17 scenes with someone you LURVE, hehe;) Or showing your lurve through said actions. Or, whatever. It was just the right thing. I thought for 1.5 seconds that Meg might interrupt them and was prepared to scream at the computer but you did not disappoint. I loved Alice’s “did you hear what -I- said” right back at Lara combined with Lara’s sincere gratification for Alice’s support…and finally, neither of them bolts off before saying what they needed to say. Yes! So now we are privy to their knowledge that they are together together, and that is just sa-weet. I like the image and symbolism of Dana walking away…can she rest easy now? As always, I anticipate with great fanfic crack addict desire how you will epilogue and/or last chapter this goodness. While the number 20 is an excellent rounding off point, don’t forget that ’25’ and ’30’ are also divisible by 5, just in case you go off on a sequel tangent. Hahah, laugh, dammit, I am funny! Ah, what can I say, this fic is deep-dish-dee-lish. Can’t wait for more when you can get to it!! Thanks for sharing your consistently delectable writing, your awesomely witty comments and…I’ll be checking back, don’t you worry now…!
oh alice…oh lara…you two are just…to perfect…man…sigh…okay enough with the …’s. anywho!! great update and i cant wait for more!
Damn, you’re updates were still faster than I could catch up. I hate it when work is kicking my ass. :( Oh no…the end is near! How about a 5 * 5. (25 is my lucky number….hint hint :P) But good thing you’re going to do an epilogue. I always love those. :D As for the last two chapters. Wow…that’s all I can say. So much unsolved emotions are still in the air. Lara’s fear for rejection once she confesses what really happens in her dreams (and ofcourse the fear for her own dreams). Alice for saying I love you, but still insecure about Lara’s feelings for her (she doesn’t need to be). But I’m glad they found a way to get some distraction…yeah that was one hot distraction. :P And they can always talk tomorrow…or the day after tomorrow…or the day after that. Because you can say one thing for sure, Alive isn’t going anywhere and so is Lara.:D Btw, did you vist last.fm already?
so maybe now lara has over come her nightmares I hope so and Ihope that they are on there way to being together forever please post soon great update I love it
hot! absolutly!! are you sure, there ist just only one chapter? there has to fallow an epilogue! for sure!and there is a new coupple? i hope, meg is involved lol ! she is so cute, i don´t want her to leave l.a.liebe gruesse,naren