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Subject: {ASSM} (new) Kelly05 (A JamesWorld story from NightHawk)
Date: Fri, 19 Jul 2002 17:10:07 -0400
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July 18, 2002
Kelly

A short story by Nighthawk
(NH@nighthawk.sytes.net)

Inspired by Mike C, based on characters in his novel: "James"
(Used with permission)
Characters and situations copyright by Mike C, 2002

Chapter 5

     Todd and Laura were asleep, face-to-face, entwined with each other,
when the sound of a ship's emergency klaxon went off.
     Todd rolled his head back and groaned.  "Sorry," he said to Laura
reaching over her, "I forgot to turn the alarm off last night."
     Laura, stirred by Todd's movement, turned to look at the alarm clock he
was trying, without much success, to swat.
     "Hey," she said.  "I recognize that.  It's a 'Shuttle Pod' isn't it?
 From Star Trek?"
     Todd laughed.  "No sweetheart," he explained, "that is a 'Shuttle
CRAFT'.  Actually it's a highly detailed, miniaturized scale model of the
Magellan, part of the medium range shuttles currently in service on the
Enterprise-D."
     "Oh," Laura said.  "I've seen that show.  It's the one with Scott
Bakula as the Skipper right?"
     Todd groaned as he rolled over, rubbing his temples.  "How can I love a
girl who doesn't love Star Trek?" he asked.  "And you're thinking of the
show 'Enterprise'.  And it's not a commercial boat so the rank is Captain,"
he added.
     Laura laughed as she pulled him back on the bed.  "I knew that my
Captain.  I was pulling your leg.  My dad is a 'Trekkie', and for the
longest time I had a crush on Will Riker, first officer on board the galaxy
class starship NCC 1701-D."  She continued giving details of the show as she
planted kisses on his face and neck and other exposed areas within her
reach.
     "Ah," he said with obvious pleasure, "so it's not just my body you're
after, you want my mind as well!"
     "And your heart" she added silencing any further discussion with a deep
and passionate kiss.
     They made gentle yet passionate love in the bed that had been the scene
of a more aggressive, demanding fuck fest the night before.  They went at it
leisurely, savoring each moment of the intimate contact until both achieved
a quiet yet enjoyable orgasm.
     Still pressed deep within her womb, Todd rolled to the side so as not
to place too much pressure on Laura.  She rolled with him and clamped her
legs trying to keep his cock firmly planted inside, though she could feel
him softening.  With a sigh of regret she released him from her grasp and
said, "Now I need to empty my bladder!"
     With a mischievous grin on his face, Todd said, "Oh good!  My turn to
watch."
     "Oh no you don't!" she said laughing as she ran for the bathroom, but
even though reaching it first she did not close the door on him.  He walked
up to her slowly as the first sound of water hitting water met his ears.
Bending forward he kissed her lips and slowly slipped his hand between her
legs letting the hot stream wash over his hand.  Laura blushed but said
nothing until Todd searched to find the source of the stream.
     "Oh... don't do that or I won't be able to finish," she said.
     Puzzled, Todd asked why.
     "Girls plumbing is different," she explained.  "If you excite me, then
the flow turns off.  It's like being tickled."
     Todd stopped playing and was content to feel the last of her pee
dribble over his hand.  Grabbing some toilet paper Laura wiped herself and
stood up stepping over Todd's arm.
     "Well?" she asked.  "How did it feel?"
     "Strange but somehow exciting at the same time." He replied.
     Laura laughed and said, "Maybe next time I'll give you a shower of it!"
     Todd smiled.  This girl had an adventurous streak.  Finally, after
washing his hands, he asked Laura if she would like breakfast.
     "Oh let me make it," she implored.  "You can relax and watch TV or
something.  I think I can find my way around your kitchen well enough."
     "But I'd rather help you," he said.
     "Okay, then you can do the dishes afterwards" she laughed.  "Now go and
do something totally because you want to.  I'll holler if I can't find
anything or whenever it's ready."
     Todd kissed her on the forehead, on the nose and finally a soft one on
the lips.  "Okay" he said.  "I'll leave you to it."
     After Laura left the bathroom Todd took a minute to empty his own
bladder, which he suddenly realized was full, and then took the time to
shave.  He didn't want Laura's beautiful face scuffed with whisker burn.  It
was difficult shaving though because his face seemed to be frozen into a
smile that wouldn't go away.  Looking at his own reflection in the mirror he
said, "you are one lucky son-of-a-bitch!"  Todd brushed his teeth as well,
wiped down the vanity and headed for the living room to catch up on the
world news.
     He had caught up on CNN's World Headline News and was changing to a
local news channel when he caught the scent of bacon frying.  Hmmm... Bacon.
He knew he had some but it had been in the freezer.  Laura was obviously
finding her way around the kitchen without difficulty.  Todd sat back
suddenly very relaxed, both hands behind his head.  He gently drifted off to
sleep thinking of a CD Kelly had bought him.

~~~~~ // ~~~~~

     Todd had never understood Kelly's love of Country music.  A couple of
years ago Todd had volunteered his talents for a Celebrity / Charity Cattle
Drive in Fort Worth.  It was for a good cause, a children's treatment
center, and Kelly had come along.  It could have been a single afternoon
shoot, but Kelly had convinced him to go for the entire five days.  She knew
most of the actors and singers that would be taking turns leading the
'green-horns,' and Todd did like doing the job right.  They had decided to
drive down hauling the trailer behind them.  It would be a working vacation
for both of them and a chance to escape from what had been a hot and humid
summer in Charlotte.  On the second day of the drive, Kelly had turned off
the CD player and tuned the radio to 99.5, KPLX, "the Wolf."
     Todd was a fan of Classic Rock, and after an hour of listening to the
station, wanted to switch back.
     "I don't understand what you like about this music Kell," he had said.
"It all sounds like the same three chords.  The only thing I see different
is each song has worse singers."
     "That's because you aren't listening to the words Todd," Kelly said.
"It's not the melody, it's what the singer is telling you."
     "What?" Todd had smirked, "that his best friend has run off with his
wife and the pick-up's out of gas?"
     Kelly had remained silent.  He obviously wasn't getting the message.
     "Look Kell, I'm sorry if I hurt your feelings, but I just don't get
it."
     "It's okay Todd." She had said.  "You can change it back if you want."
     Todd had decided to leave it.  She wasn't asking for that much, and
besides being his partner, they were best friends who shared everything.
About a half hour later he said to Kelly, "You know, I know I've never
listened to this station before, but that announcer sounds real familiar to
me."
     Kelly had laughed.  Todd liked hearing her laugh.
     "He should sound familiar to you.  That's Maurice Minnifield from
'Northern Exposure' you're listening to.  Barry Corbin."
     "Shit... No way" he said astounded.  NX had been one of his favorite TV
shows before the network had pulled it off the air.
     "Yes way," she said, mimicking the teens they so often had to deal
with.  "If you had read the material the charity had sent you instead of
just agreeing to do it, you would know that Barry is one of the celebrity
trail bosses."
     "Damn.  I didn't know he was into this cowboy stuff."
     "Not just him either," Kelly continued with a self-satisfied smirk.
"If you want to we could drop in on Janine Turner.  She has a ranch around
there as well."
     Before Todd could reply Kelly heard the strains of a familiar old tune
starting on the radio and turned it up.  "Try listening to the words of this
one Todd.  Forget the music, just listen to the words."  Willie Nelson was
singing 'Angel Flying Too Close To The Ground.'
     The song had finished and Todd realized what Kelly meant.  A few
minutes later they pulled into a truck stop for lunch and on the way out
Kelly had bought the CD for him.  Kris Kristofferson: Super Hits.
     "His voice sounds a bit weather worn, but I think this CD will tell you
more about yourself, about me and about the two of us than any other I can
think of right now.  He's been where we've been Todd, and he tells the story
better than we could ourselves."
     Todd went to slip it in, but Kelly stayed his hand.
     "Listen to it first when you aren't driving and when you are alone.
Some of the songs on this album hit too close to home for me to be sitting
next to you when you hear them.  Just know that I think you're the Pilgrim."
     Kelly had then reached into the console and slipped Bob Seger's
Greatest Hits into the CD player and they both continued the drive down
singing along to "Old Time Rock and Roll."

~~~~~ // ~~~~~

     "Todd, wake up.  Breakfast is ready."  Laura shook him gently by the
shoulder.
     "I'm sorry Laura," he said.  "I didn't mean to fall asleep."
     Laura just pressed a finger to his lips.  "Don't worry about it.  I
would have loved to watch you sleep but my feeble attempts at cooking might
just taste a bit better if still warm." She laughed.  "By the way, did you
realize you were singing in your sleep?"
     Todd gave her a skeptical look.  "I was singing?"
     Laura laughed.  "Well maybe not exactly singing, but you were
definitely humming out a tune... I think its called 'Why Me Lord.'"
     Todd looked stunned.  It was one of the songs from the Kristofferson CD
Kelly had given him.  "Well," he said finally, "I guess that's how lucky I
feel having found you in my life."
     Laura's eyes misted at the compliment.  She led him to the kitchen
where she had prepared French toast along with a plate of fried eggs, crisp
bacon and hash browns, fresh perked coffee and a large glass of orange
juice.
     Todd's eyes bulged at the sight.  "Wow," he said as he took his seat.
"I'm overwhelmed Laura.  Who would think that someone as good looking as you
could cook as well?"
     Laura punched him playfully in the shoulder.
     "Really," he said.  "I didn't even know I had the makings for all of
this here."
     "Didn't you shop for it?" Laura asked.
     Todd blushed sheepishly.  "Actually, Kelly usually keeps my cupboards
filled.  I never used to eat at home.  Which reminds me..." He got back up
and grabbed his package of prepared vitamins and his container of pre-mixed
health juice.
     Laura looked at him and the prepared packages in the fridge.  "Let me
guess," she said smiling.  "Kelly also prepares these for you."
     "I guess I never learned to take care of myself properly." He said.
     She patted him on the shoulder and smiled.  "Kelly must be quite a cook
herself to keep your cupboards filled with what I found."
     Todd dug into the stack of French toast and between his sighs of
pleasure he said, "She is, but she doesn't get much time to do it.  And she
never does it for herself."  He leaned over and kissed Laura's nose, "and
I've never seen her tinkle either!"
     "Will you please stop worrying about me being jealous," Laura said.
"Really, I like Kelly."  A small blush came to her cheeks.  "She's a big
part of your life, I can see that.  She said to me that she was happy for
both of us and I believe her.  I think she and I could become great friends.
Now tell me what those pills were and what was in that thick brown drink."
     Todd laughed.  "I have no idea," he admitted.  "I trust her judgment,
and can swear to the positive results it's brought to my life, but I have no
idea what it is.  I figured I was smart knowing the difference between
mineral water and spring water," he said laughing.  "By the way, did I tell
you that you are a fantastic cook?" he said as he polished off the bacon.
     "You did just by the way you tackled your breakfast." She replied
smiling.
     Todd insisted she sit and relax while he washed up the dishes.  "At
least I have this part down to an acceptable level," he said laughing.  "But
you barely ate anything yourself.  Don't you like your own cooking?"
     "That's the problem," she said.  "I like it too much, but a girl has to
watch her figure you know!  I usually just have a glass of juice and a
grapefruit in the morning.  Indulging myself in French toast is definitely
not something I would do on a regular basis."
     Todd looked at her seriously for a minute.  "You know Laura, I do
believe you and Kelly will get along fabulously."
     Laura thought hard and long before she answered.
     "Todd," she said.  "What if it's me that strays?"
     He looked at her quizzically.
     "I'm not saying that I plan to, but I want to be honest with you.  When
Kelly and I were taking our shower yesterday..." she started to blush
deeper.
     Todd sat down and took her hands in his.  "Yes my love?"
     Laura had trouble meeting his eyes.  "I can't really explain it.  I've
never been with a woman before, but yesterday, I got really turned on by
Kelly."
     Todd kissed her hands.  Sucking each finger gently before opening her
hands and kissing her palms.
     "Laura," He said, "I do really love you, but that doesn't mean I'm
putting chains on you.  I told you that I couldn't promise anything more
than my love for you.  Why would I expect anything different from you?  Life
has a nasty habit of throwing us curve balls when we're all set for straight
pitches.  Love is the one thing we can enjoy.  Forget about the morality
police and live and love for the day.  If something does come from this, my
love for you will not change.  Would you love me any less if you found
happiness with Kelly?"
     "No, of course not," Laura said suddenly, and then understanding filled
her eyes.  "I've never met anyone like you or Kelly before," she said.  "I
hope I don't turn out to be a disappointment to you."
     "Never my love," Todd said.  "You've already captured my heart.  Now
how about joining me for an episode of Enterprise while we let our breakfast
settle?"
     "Okay," Laura said brightly, "But only if you tell me which cast member
you most lust after!  I want to know all your fantasies!"
     "Hmmm" said Todd.  "The males don't do anything for me, so I guess it
comes down to T'Pol or Hoshi."
     As they settled down in front of the TV to watch a taped episode, Laura
laid her head in Todd's lap.  "I'll be your Peter meter," she said jokingly.
"You'll have to be honest cause I'll be able to feel if you get hard."
     "Okay," he relented.  "I'd have to go with Hoshi.  She's more sensual
than T'Pol and there's always that oriental mystique."
     Laura sighed and closed her eyes, listening to the show.  She had seen
this episode a few times and simply wanted to enjoy cuddling next to the man
she loved.

~~~~~ // ~~~~~

     Laura jumped up with a start.  She had dozed off from the combination
of the physical activities and the large breakfast but a dream had awakened
her.  She realized she had fallen asleep, but was left with an unsettling
feeling.   She sat up and turned to Todd with concern on her face.
     "Todd, you have to call Kelly."  At his confused look she explained she
was concerned about Kelly.  "It's hard to explain Todd," she said, "but I
have this feeling..."
     "Feeling?" he asked.
     "I know.  It sounds weird, but I get these... call them what you will,
but I have a feeling that something is wrong.  It just came over me."
     Todd had seen too many 'coincidences' over the years to ignore
intuition and reached to pick up the cordless phone.  Hoping he wouldn't be
disturbing Kelly and thinking Tony might still be there, he hesitated.
Still, worry started to creep in so he picked up the phone and then jumped
as it rang in his hand.  Somehow, he almost wasn't surprised when the caller
display revealed it was Kelly's number.
     "Hello?" he said cautiously.
     "Mr. Todd?" asked the voice on the other end of the line.
     Todd recognized the voice of Gloria.
     "What's wrong Gloria?  What's happened?  I was just about to call
Kelly."
     "You better come down right now Mr. Todd.  Something's wrong with Miss
Kelly.  She done locked herself in her room and I can hear her crying."
Gloria said.
     "I'll be there in a few minutes Gloria," he said.  Hanging up the phone
he turned to Laura and said, "Your premonition was right.  Something is
wrong and I have to get over there."
     "Let me come with you Todd," Laura said.  "I might be able to help."
     Todd just nodded and they quickly got dressed, taking Laura's car was
handier and she drove as Todd gave directions.  They made it to Kelly's in
minutes.
     As she parked the car Todd turned in his seat and asked, "How did you
know?"
     Laura looked at Todd for a minute and said, "Don't get spooked okay?  I
get these feelings once in a while.  Usually when I'm sleeping and just at
that state before I hit REM sleep.  Usually about someone I have on my mind.
It's not a big thing and I'm certainly no Miss Cleo."
     As they got out of the car Todd said, "Okay.  I guess I understand.  It
must be what they call women's intuition cause Kelly does that to me
sometimes as well."
     Laura breathed a silent sigh of relief.  It was something she didn't
like to talk about.  She didn't understand it, but on those occasions when
it did happen, she was invariably right.
     Gloria had left the door open and as they entered she started
explaining how she was on the way to get an ice cream when she felt the urge
to stop at Kelly's.  Todd rolled his eyes as he turned and looked at Laura.
     "It must be a woman thing," he mumbled.
     Todd managed to calm Gloria down, and noticed that Laura had
instinctively found Kelly's bedroom and was talking through the door.
     "Kelly," she said.  "I need to talk to you.  I've got a problem."
     Todd quietly made his way to stand beside Laura.  Between soft sobs he
heard Kelly ask, "Can it wait Laura?  I'm not feeling so good right now."
     Laura raised her finger to Todd's lips.
     "Actually Kelly, it's rather important and I need your help."
     Laura seemed to know that Kelly would put her own problems on hold if
someone else was in pain.
     Kelly really wanted someone to talk to, but realized that Todd was
probably with Laura and she didn't want him to know what had happened the
night before.  Todd might blow up and go looking for Tony.  And Kelly could
never discuss this part of her life with Gloria as close as they were.
     Kelly was terrified she was going to lose her mind.  Dabbing at her
tears she finally said, "If it's really important, I guess we can talk, but
I don't want Todd or Gloria to see me in this condition.  Tell them I'm okay
and let them go home, and then we can talk."
     Laura smiled.  She had guessed right about Kelly and said in a soothing
voice, "Just give me a minute then and I'll tell everyone you're okay and
let them go home.  I really appreciate this Kelly."
     Taking Todd back to where Gloria was waiting, she explained to them
that Kelly would be okay now.  She would stay with Kelly until she felt
better and call Todd later.  "Take my car back," she said.  "If I need a
ride back, I'll give you a call."
     Gloria looked at Laura closely, finally nodding her head.  "She is
right Mr. Todd.  Miss Kelly needs a sister to talk with, not a friend."
Giving Laura a nod she said, "you take good care of my girl now."  With that
she headed out the door.
     At the door Todd looked intently at Laura.  He was genuinely concerned
for his friend.
     "It's not a problem Todd," said Laura.  "Trust me.  She's in pain and
she doesn't want you to see her like this."
     "Okay, but I'll keep the phone close at hand.  Call me if you need help
or when she's feeling better."
     Laura kissed him and said, "You really do love her don't you?"
     Todd looked away but Laura pulled his chin back so he had to look her
in the eyes.  "I guess I do.  I just never realized how much, and I'm not
sure in what way.  She's saved me from myself and she's my best friend."
     Laura just smiled at him and said, "It's okay Todd.  It is possible to
love more than one person, and you give what you can.  Now be a sweetheart
and go home.  I promise I'll call you as soon as she's feeling better."
     Todd kissed her once more with love before slipping out the door.
Laura locked the door and went to Kelly.

~~~~~ // ~~~~~

     When Kelly heard the car pull out of her driveway she slipped a t-shirt
and a pair of boxers on and unlocked the bedroom door.
Crawling back on her bed she lit a cigarette and tried to compose herself.
     Knocking softly Laura walked in.  She looked at Kelly.  Puffy eyes,
scraggly hair and a red nose looked back at her.
     Laura moved onto the bed facing Kelly.  She nodded to Kelly's smokes
and asked, "Mind if I have one?"
     Kelly passed the pack of her Canadian Cameo's over and her lighter.
She placed the ashtray between them and shifted to sit cross-legged to face
Laura.
     Laura said "Thanks" and lit one up, placing the pack between them
before shifting herself to mirror Kelly's position.
     For a good five minutes neither of the girls spoke.  They sat silently
looking at each other.
     "Rough night?" Laura finally ventured.
     Kelly snorted.  "Yeah," she said, "the worst."
     "Todd worries about you," said Laura.
     Kelly looked away.
     "You know both of you do that when you don't want talk about something
that concerns the other," Laura said.
     With an exasperated sigh Kelly said, "I thought you had a problem."
     Laura said, "I do.  It's you."
     Kelly's head snapped up like she had been slapped.  "How in the hell
can I be your problem?  We only met yesterday.  You don't know me well
enough to hate me yet."  And with that said the tears started to flow
freely.
     Laura carefully removed the lit cigarette from Kelly's fingers and
stubbed it, and her own out, moving the ashtray to the nightstand and then
sliding up to sit beside Kelly pulling Kelly's head into her own shoulder.
She let Kelly cry for a long time, softly patting her head and rubbing her
back until finally the sobs started to break into gulps.  Looking around the
headboard she found a box of tissues and pulled a handful out which she
slipped in between their bodies to wipe at Kelly's eyes and nose.
     "I don't hate you Kelly," Laura said softly.  "How could I, or anybody
else, hate someone like you?"
     Kelly blew her nose loudly then looked Laura in the eyes.
     "How fucked up can my life be when someone I thought was a friend runs
down everything I have ever accomplished and then treats me like a street
corner prostitute?" Kelly sobbed out.
     "Do you feel humiliated?" Laura asked.
     Kelly looked into Laura's eyes.  "Yeah," she said finally.  "I was
humiliated."
     "And that's why you didn't want Todd to see you like this.  Even though
he loves you."
     "You've got that wrong Laura.  We're just best friends."
     "Isn't this something you would want to share with your best friend?"
Laura asked.  "No, the reason you didn't want Todd to see you like this is
because you love him and he loves you, and you didn't want him to see you in
this pain.  Especially over another man."
     "You don't understand..." Kelly started to say, but Laura placed a
finger on Kelly's mouth.
     "What I don't understand is how you two can keep on fooling yourselves
about how you feel for each other."
     "Nothing ruins a friendship faster than sex," Kelly said.
      "Is that what happened last night?" Laura asked.
     "No," Kelly spit out.  "Tony was a self centered egotistical prick
before.  But the first time we had been intimate I was a lot younger and I
didn't realize then just how big a prick he was."
     "So what about the guy you broke up with the night before?" Laura
asked.
     "Mark?" Kelly laughed.  "He wanted to change me into something like a
Rolex he could wear on his wrist.  Another trophy to add to his collection
and to impress his friends."
     "I see," said Laura.  "So Todd must really have something wrong with
him for you not to want to share his love as well as friendship."
     "No... that's not it at all!" Kelly said.  "I can't take a chance on
ruining what we have."
     "So you think if you admit to him that you love him it will ruin your
friendship?"
     "I don't want him to feel committed to me," Kelly finally whispered.
     "From what I've seen so far, you two are already pretty committed,"
said Laura.  "You have a business together that looks pretty good, you pick
up his groceries and lay out his vitamins, hell, you do more for him than
most wives do for their husbands."
     Kelly laughed for the first time.
     "I guess it does look like we're an old married couple doesn't it?  But
doesn't that bother you?  I mean, aren't you interested in a long term
relationship with him?"
     Laura got up and kissed Kelly on the head.  "Yes I am, and I've already
told him how much I love him, but don't confuse love with sex.  Sex with
love is fantastic, without love it's just filling a primal need."
     Kelly nodded her head.  She realized how true those words were.
     "But I'm no hopeless romantic," said Laura.  "I'll be with Todd as long
as he loves me and wants me around, but I haven't put a ring through his
nose or a leash around his neck.  I'd be pretty naive to think I could have
all of his affection and attention.  We've already discussed this and it's a
non-issue.  Love is something you don't measure or dole out in portions.
It's totally without limits.  Now let's get you fixed up."  Pulling Kelly by
the arm she got her off the bed and seated in front of the makeup mirror.
     "Do you have cucumber in the fridge?" Laura asked.  "We have to get
that puffiness around your eyes down."
     "Actually I do have cucumbers in the fridge," Kelly said, "but I have
something that works better."  Pulling open one of the drawers she brought
out a jar of 'Dead Sea' facial mud.  "My emergency repair kit" Kelly
laughed.
     "Let me put it on for you," Laura said, a warm stirring filling her.

~~~~~ // ~~~~~

     An hour later Kelly's mudpack had dried completely.  She had her eyes
shut and could barely move her lips, but was content to let Laura pamper
her.  While the mud was drying Laura had called her mother and explained she
was going to be spending the night at a new friend's house.  Her mother,
glad to see Laura happy again didn't question who the friend was.  Laura
prepared a large pitcher of fresh fruit juices and with a straw helped Kelly
to take sips from the glass.  Kelly was totally relaxed and before the mud
set completely asked Laura how she knew about the humiliation she had
experienced the night before.
     "I was 15 and I fell in love with the high school's football hero.  I
was so happy he even paid attention to me that I was sure this was the stuff
of fairy tales and we would live happily ever after," Laura explained.
     She had surrendered her virginity to the 17 year old that, according to
all the girls in school, was the dream catch.
     "I was an advanced student and getting good grades when I met him, and
he was a late starter.  The more involved we got the more time I spent doing
his homework and less time on my own.  He would call and I would jump to be
with him.  We were a steady item until last year when he was offered a
football scholarship to some college in Michigan.  I was sure we would go
there together, but after he received his confirmation, he told me that we
had rushed into our relationship too soon and should start dating other
people.  By that time my grades had slipped so I was barely passing having
spent all my time on his homework.  I realized I had been a convenient tool
for him to advance his career hopes and my family couldn't afford to pay for
my tuition at any school.  I started working full time this summer hoping to
be able to save enough that maybe next year I could apply to a local
school."
     Laura took a break in her story to fetch a basin of warm water and a
washcloth.  As she carefully moistened the mud and wiped Kelly's face clean,
she continued.
     "I was hurt and humiliated," she said.  "My folks were disappointed and
I've been trying to get my life back on course ever since.  I've been doing
some correspondence courses to bring my grades up to match my SAT's, but
it's slow going.  I was all set to give all males a wide berth and then a
friend arranged for me to have a portrait done by Todd to help my
self-esteem.  As you noticed yesterday, I have given up on my vow of
celibacy and I haven't felt so positive about myself in years.  I realize
now that my former fianc� was a user, so yes, I think I know what it feels
like to be totally humiliated."
     Kelly's heart went out to Laura.
     "Now then," said Laura, "time to take care of your hair.  I think you
are due for a long warm soak in a tub.  You do have one right?"
     Kelly laughed.  "Yes, I do, but how about we have something to eat
before that?"
     Laura felt her stomach answer for her and said, "that sounds great, but
you have a really good friend who is probably on the verge of a nervous
breakdown if you don't call him and let him know you are okay."
     Kelly nodded silently.
     "And I want you to tell him just how you feel about him," Laura added.
     "No," Kelly said.  "I'm swearing off sex until I get my head on
straight."
     "Jesus Kelly," Laura said with a bit of frustration in her voice, "I
didn't say you should offer to jump into the sack with him.  Obviously you
have some issues to work out.  I just want you to admit your feelings for
him and let him know you are okay."
     Reluctantly Kelly picked up the phone and dialed Todd's number.
     The phone was answered on the first ring.

~~~~~ // ~~~~~

     There was a hesitant "Hello" from Todd as he answered the phone.
     "Hi Todd, it's me." Kelly said.  "I'm sorry I made you worry about me."
     "You didn't make me worry Kell," said Todd.  "I worry about you all on
my own."
     Todd's last remark caught Kelly off guard.
     "Why do you worry about me Todd?" she asked.
     "I know you Kell, you put up a brave front and you act like you know
exactly what you're doing, and that you're in charge, but I know you better
than anyone, and I think you'd like to let go once in a while and let
somebody else take charge.  The only problem is, you've been going to all
the wrong guys for it.  You've been on your own for a long time kiddo, and
you and me are the only family either of us has.  That's why I worry about
you.  It eats me up when I see you hurt."
     "But...in all these years, you never made a single move towards me."
She said.  "That stupid rule you always spout off about not fooling around
with models."
     "Jesus Kelly," Todd sighed.  "There's no rule.  I just said that cause
I didn't want to hurt you.  You're my best friend and I love you, but I
didn't want to be another disappointment to you where sex is concerned.  I
wouldn't jeopardize our relationship over something like that.  Every time
you broke up with another guy you've been hurt and angry.  I didn't want to
be one of those guys."
     "Oh Todd.  I do love you, but you have a wonderful new girlfriend now,
and I won't get in the way of your happiness.  I just wanted you to know
that I love you.  I'll see you at work tomorrow okay?"
     Laura took the phone from Kelly's hand and took over the conversation.
     "She doesn't understand does she?" Todd asked Laura.
     "No, not yet," said Laura, "but I think the time is close.  Would you
be awfully disappointed if I didn't come back to the studio tonight?"
     "Well," said Todd, "I will miss you, but I think what you're doing is
really great.  I love you all the more for it.  Do you want me to drop your
car off or will you come in with Kelly tomorrow?"
     Laura looked at Kelly and asked, "Would you mind if I spent the night
with you?"
     Kelly looked at Laura with curious eyes.  "No, I wouldn't mind, I just
thought you said that to your mother so you could spend another night with
Todd."
     Laura laughed.  "No, I don't need permission from my mother to stay out
for the night, I just call her so she won't worry."  Turning back to the
phone she said to Todd, "I'll ride in with Kelly tomorrow.  Have a good
evening sweetheart.  Try and dream of me."
     "I love you," said Todd.
     Laura hung up the phone.
     "Okay, that's all taken care of, now let's talk about food!" Laura said
smiling.  "What do you feel like having?  I'm not Martha Stewart but I can
fix us something."
     Kelly started laughing, and seeing Laura's surprised look laughed even
harder.  Finally bringing herself under control she said, "I'm sorry Laura.
I wasn't laughing at you.  But have you ever heard of IMClone?" and promptly
started laughing again.

~~~~~ // ~~~~~

     Kelly insisted on doing the cooking but didn't object when Laura jumped
in to help prepare the grilled chicken over a garden salad.  While the two
girls cut and sliced the tomatoes and cucumbers for the salad, Kelly told
Laura the story of Tony's recent stock market misadventures.  While Laura
knew nothing of the stock market, she could appreciate the irony of Kelly's
humor.
     "I sure can use the roughage," Laura said as she dug in for a second
helping of salad.  "I've had nothing but takeout for the last two nights and
then I made things worse this morning by making breakfast for Todd and ended
up eating way too many carbs."
     Kelly looked at Laura and asked, "And Todd didn't offer you a container
of his go-juice?"
     "Is that the brown stuff in the little bottles?" Laura asked.
     "That's the stuff."
     "I think he might have been afraid to give it to me," Laura laughed.
"I asked him about all those pills he took and the drink and he said he
didn't have a clue what it was."
     "That man needs to learn how to take care of himself," Kelly said as
she got up and pulled a container of the same out of her fridge.  "Here you
go Laura, this will help clear you up and out, but for the best results you
should have it everyday.  Which reminds me, I haven't had my own vitamins
today."
     Kelly popped open her large vitamin bottles and took out double doses.
As she handed Laura half of the pills, she noticed Laura looking curiously
at the small bottle.  Kelly pulled one out for herself and said, "be sure to
shake it well Laura, and don't sip it.  It's four ounces of prune juice with
two tablespoons of ground soy lecithin and two of milled flax seed.  What I
do is take the pills and swallow the juice to chase them down.  The pills
are all natural and you don't have to worry about reactions to any of them."
She showed Laura the way to do it.
     After Laura had swallowed all of the pills and emptied the juice bottle
she said, "That wasn't so bad."
     Kelly laughed.  "I'll have to set you up on a regular regiment of these
if you want to see some really amazing results.  If you want, we'll mix up
enough tonight so that we can stock Todd's fridge for you.  I'm assuming
that you will be spending a lot of time there."
     "As much time as I can."  Laura said, "but I still have to go to work
through the week if I hope to get back to school."
     They had washed the dishes and were sitting at the table having a
leisurely smoke and a glass of wine.
     "Do you want to go to school for the sake of going Laura, or do you
want to earn a degree?"
     "Is there a difference?" Laura asked.
     "A big difference," Kelly said.  "I earned my bachelor's in fine arts
while I was on the road modeling.  It's called 'distant learning,' or at
least it was when I did it.  Some friends we made recently, they are way
ahead of any kids their age because they didn't stop studying for the summer
and are doing it the same way.  It's a lot faster as well because you move
at your own pace, and if you have the ambition you can really move ahead
because you aren't slowed down by the class speed."
     Laura nodded and then finally said, "I'll have to save a bit more first
I think, but I will definitely look into it.  Thanks for the tip."
     Kelly grasped Laura's hands.  "Please tell me you're going to give
modeling a chance."
     "Yeah, well both you and Todd talked about it, but I don't want to be a
charity case simply because I'm sleeping with Todd."
     "Oh my," said Kelly.  "Who's the one with a self esteem problem now?"
     Laura laughed a little at that.  "Ironic isn't it?  All my life I had
wanted to get a Doctorate in Clinical Psychology so I could help other
people.  But then a jock suckered me in, and now I dish out fast food at
Arby's.  I was devastated Kelly.  Because he was a late starter and a slow
learner, his classes were caught up in no time with me doing his homework
and assignments and he had enough credits to graduate in January.
Meanwhile, I didn't get mine done because he was busy doing me.  Three days
ago I would have thought a job offer as a model was a cruel joke, but I've
seen the prints of what I look like 'purtied up.'"
     "Well Laura, this isn't a cruel joke, and it's not charity either.  You
get to earn your own way, and if you play by the rules, you won't get hurt."
     "Rules?" Laura asked.
     "Yep," said Kelly leaning back.  "This is a job and we have specific
rules for all our models.  They're not too hard to follow.  You never allow
yourself alone in a situation with just the photographer on a paid shoot.
If he doesn't have an assistant there, I want you to walk out.  You never do
your own make-up, and if the person taking care of your hair and make-up
isn't doing a good job of it, you walk out, because you also represent us.
The client always pays for the travel and if you are given first class, I
don't ever want to hear that you cashed it in and took coach instead.  You
only work overtime if approved by our company via fax so we can make sure
that you get paid properly for it, and you never, ever model anything not
specified in the contract.  No uppers, downers or diet pills. No speed,
crack or coke in your private life and you never drink on the job.  No
tattoos or body piercing either as long as you are under contract with us.
Sound too harsh?"
     Laura looked at Kelly with her mouth hanging open.  The girl who had a
few hours before been in so much pain had just turned into the ultimate
business woman.
     "And finally, if another agency approaches you, you talk to us first.
That's just common courtesy.  I think that just about covers all of it.  Any
questions?"
     Laura just stared at Kelly for a few minutes.
     "Umm... why the rule about changing tickets on a plane?" Laura finally
managed to get out.
     Kelly laughed and returned to her normal self.  "Because you are worth
it.  Any of our models who travel, we insist they get treated as special
people.  No cheap motels either.  We don't want you to think less of
yourself than what we think you are worth."
     "Ah, okay, but ... umm ... what about a little grass?" she finally
asked.
     "Not on the job," Kelly said smiling.
     "Wow.  I never realized..."
     "That it's a real job?" Kelly finished for her.  "It is but the pay off
is pretty good.  I've seen your body, and I'm quite sure that Todd captured
your best points and features even though you have a lot of them.  I don't
think you're a prude, but one of our clients is adding lingerie to his
catalog line.  Nothing cheesy and nothing important will be exposed and both
Todd and I know the photographer and the make-up people.  If you're
interested I'll give him a call.  I'm quite sure I could arrange for a five
day session, four hours a day at..." Kelly thought carefully.  "I'd have to
check with Todd and see the photos but I think I could easily get you three
fifty to four fifty per hour."
     "Four and a half bucks an hour?" Laura exclaimed.  "I thought you said
a person could make a reasonable living at this."
     Kelly laughed out loud which was unfortunate, as Kelly had just taken a
sip of wine that sprayed out all over the poor girl.
     "Oh God, I'm so sorry Laura," Kelly said still laughing as she reached
for the paper towels and tried to dab off the wine from Laura's t-shirt.  "I
meant four hundred and fifty dollars an hour."
     Laura blushed feeling foolish.
     Kelly saw the blush and reached her arms around Laura hugging her from
behind.
     "Now I think we both need a bath!"

~~~~~ // ~~~~~

     Kelly had run the tub and filled it with naturally scented bubbles.
She had turned the stereo on low playing "Women of Soul" and lit a few
candles.  Both girls had climbed into the Jacuzzi, with Laura complaining
that she was supposed to be pampering Kelly.  They sat facing each other
letting the jets wash their cares away.
     "Just supposing," Kelly said.  "What if Todd and I did consummate our
relationship.  How would you feel?"
     "Hmm" said Laura.  "It was only yesterday when I asked you if I was
trespassing on your territory.  What was it you said to me?"
     Kelly laughed.  "Yes, but that was different.  Todd and I didn't have a
relationship."
     "Excuse me?" Laura said.  "It seems to me that the two of you have a
much stronger and longer relationship than I have with him."
     "Maybe," said Kelly, "but we've never been intimate.  What would you
say if you found Todd and me getting it on?"
     Laura leaned back and thought carefully.
     "Well," she finally said blushing.  "If I happened to walk in, I'd
probably ask if you would mind if I joined in."
     It was Kelly's turn to blush.  "It wouldn't bother you?"
     "Kelly, I told you that Todd and I have already discussed this.  He's
as stubborn as you about your relationship, but if he is happy, then I am
happy for him.  I only hope that he will still have some room in his life
for me."
     "Hmm," was all that Kelly could say.  She remembered the special
relationship between Sherri, Brenda and Sara with James when she had seen
them at Regan's.  She wondered if she could handle an open loving
relationship like they had.  And then there was the question of her feelings
towards Laura.  Her thoughts were soon interrupted by Laura who was
insisting Kelly turn around.  Kelly did and felt the sea sponge washing her
back.
     "Hmm, that feels so good," she said.  "It's the one spot I can never
reach."
     "I know exactly what you mean," replied Laura.
     Kelly allowed Laura to scrub her back and sides and then turned again
letting Laura do her legs and her chest.  She watched fascinated as her
nipples grew under Laura's ministrations.  Laura finally beckoned Kelly to
stand and she carefully washed between her legs, both front and back with a
loving touch.
     Not willing to just be a receiver, when Laura finally stopped the
scrubbing Kelly did the same for Laura.  The bath water had cooled a bit but
the body temperature of both girls was hotter than before.  Both were
novices at instigating love with another woman so finally with more than a
bit of sexual tension and frustration, they allowed the water to drain from
the tub and stood under the showerhead washing each other's hair.
Reluctantly they got out of the tub and towel dried each other off.  Kelly
announced she had a tub of raspberry sherbet in the freezer and wrapped just
in towels they got a bowl each and headed for the living room where Kelly
turned the TV on to a repeat of "Six Feet Under."
     Finishing their desert and with the inevitable bottle of mineral water,
Kelly decided to give Laura a pedicure and paint her toenails.  She fetched
an old sheet out of the closet and spread it on the sofa.  Laura turned
sideways and laid back as Kelly turned to face her, her foot in Kelly's lap,
knee raised, allowing Kelly an unobstructed view of Laura's pussy.  Kelly
took great care and time cutting and buffing Laura's toenails before finally
putting on a coat of very light pink nail conditioner.  Kelly's towel had
loosened with her movements and had dropped to her waist exposing Laura to a
visual feast of her breasts.  The talk had become very quiet and limited,
both girls lost in thoughts of their own.
     Laura offered to do Kelly's feet but Kelly had just had hers done
earlier in the week, though she did accept Laura's second offer of a foot
massage.  Dusk had descended and with another glass of wine the two girls
made small sporadic talk.  Kelly was giving Laura advice on losing the razor
and doing her legs, groin and underarms with wax strips.
     "It will last much longer and you don't get the stubble two days
later," Kelly said.  "Maybe later this week I can help you with it since it
will be your first time.  The first time is the hardest, and you need to put
a balm on the skin afterwards to prevent it from looking like a boiled
lobster."
     After putting away the polish, files and buffing pads, Kelly returned
to sit beside Laura on the sofa.  It was getting late, but not late enough
to head to bed so Kelly switched to a Blue Movie station.
     Fate was dealing the cards tonight, and instead of a cheesy, straight
to video, adult flick they had expected to see, the Canadian film "Better
Than Chocolate" started featuring Christina Cox and Karyn Dwyer.  A life
affirming story about two young lesbians who fall in love.
     "I can change to something else if you like," Kelly offered.
     "No, that's okay," said Laura.  "This looks like a good movie."
     The towels the girls had worn earlier had been discarded.  Both had
seen and been seen nude by the other quite a few times in the past two days.
With a bowl of fresh strawberries between them and a thick rich cream for
dipping the two girls put their feet up and watched the plot unfold.
About an hour into the movie, Laura retrieved her towel and laid it across
her lap.  She was incredibly horny.  Catching the movement out of the corner
of her eye Kelly said the light was bothering her eyes a bit and did Laura
mind if she turned off the overhead light, leaving only a table lamp on for
illumination.
     Laura said she didn't mind at all and a few minutes later slipped her
hand under the towel and tried to manipulate her clit without being noticed.
     Kelly was as aroused by Laura's actions as she was by the movie and
shortly placed her own towel over her lap.
     "It's getting to you too?" asked Laura.
     Kelly smiled.
     Within minutes the pretense was dropped and both girls were shyly
masturbating under their towels.  Laura was the first to gasp out her climax
setting Kelly off on her own.  A few minutes of heavy breathing and then a
few more as they exchanged embarrassed glances.
     "Oh what the hell" said Kelly, "We're both adults, let's just admit
that the movie was a terrific turn on."
     "Maybe not just the movie" Laura replied shyly.
     Kelly looked at Laura and finally nodded.  "Probably not."
     As the credits rolled on the screen, Kelly said, "Well at least we know
in the movies there is still a happy ending to be found."
     "I think in real life there are happy endings as well Kelly, but too
often we are afraid of reality taking the pleasure out of it."
     Kelly turned the television off and asked Laura if she wanted to spend
the night in the guest room.
     Laura blushed that beautiful blush again and said, "If you don't mind
Kelly, I'd really prefer to sleep with you.  Not that I would try anything,"
she quickly added, "I'd just like to cuddle you and feel you next to me."
     Kelly stood up and extended her hand to Laura.  "That's fine with me,"
she said with a smile.
     Putting everything away and cleaning up the living room the two girls
retired to the bedroom for the night.  Both exuded a delicious aroma of sex,
and as they climbed into bed, Laura kissed Kelly on the lips and said "Good
Night Kelly.  Thanks for sharing with me."
     Kelly's eyes misted as she kissed Laura back and said, "It's me who
should be thanking you.  This has been one of the best nights I've had in a
long time."
     As Kelly turned on her side, Laura snuggled up as close as she could
till they fit together like two spoons in a drawer.  Laura found the courage
to reach around and grasp Kelly's breast in her hand and hearing the
contented sigh from Kelly, quickly fell asleep.


To Be Continued in Kelly06
(With thanks to all those who wrote letting me know you wanted more!)

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