Warning: The following story describes a physical relationship between consenting adult women. If this offends you, or is illegal where you are, stop reading and move.

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Realizations
Part 2
by Brandy

"Come on, Xena. Just admit it. You let me hit you…" Gabrielle couldn’t sleep until she knew the truth. "You let me hit you because…" She stopped as Xena rolled over on her back.

Xena sighed in exasperation. "Gabrielle, I didn’t let you hit me. You’ve gotten much better. You caught me completely off guard and deserve the credit…." She rolled back over. "Now can we sleep?"

Gabrielle thought for a moment. Her eyes started to twinkle as she remembered something buried in the day’s hectic progress. She leaned down next to Xena’s ear and whispered, "Xena?"

"Yes?" the reply was terse.

"I believe we have more to discuss than you think." She tried to control the giggle that seemed to be emerging from her throat.

Xena rolled partially over. "We do?" Gabrielle could sense the eyebrow arching. "What?"

Leaning down even closer, Gabrielle slowly traced Xena’s ear with her tongue. She couldn’t hold the laugh that erupted when Xena gasped and rolled to face her. But before the warrior could speak, Gabrielle leaned down and captured her open mouth.

Xena froze for a moment at the unexpected gestures, goosebumps rising all over her body. She soon melted under the ministrations of the bard’s tongue and basked in the glow of love she felt from the other woman. Her arms came up and pulled Gabrielle down on her. Parting her legs, she molded Gabrielle to her as their tongues explored each others mouth.

Gabrielle’s hands wandered the body below her, fingers seeking and finding the ties to the leather armor that separated her from her ultimate goal. She quickly pulled them loose and sat up to remove them. Xena grinned as Gabrielle pulled her up and slowly stripped her down to her shift. The leathers were tossed aside as the bard leaned down and kissed Xena’s neck, nibbling her way up to her ear.

Xena’s eyes closed as gentle lips closed over her earlobe, sucking softly. Her own hands came up between them, fumbling at the ties to Gabrielle’s top. Gabrielle chuckled into her ear. "What’s this? The great warrior having trouble with something so simple as shirt ties?" Xena just growled in response, her determination growing. She quickly grabbed the bard and rolled her over, smiling at the small yelp that came from Gabrielle.

"Let’s see how much trouble I have now…" She whispered against Gabrielle’s lips before kissing her deeply. Gabrielle moaned deep in her throat as Xena’s powerful thigh nudged between her legs. She felt the warrior shift, pressing her strong body into hers.

Xena smiled against her lips as her hands once again found the ties to Gabrielle’s top. She slowly unlaced it, her hands wandering around the covered flesh before finally stripping it bare.

The cool wind found it’s way between the heated bodies, making them both shiver at the contrast. Gabrielle’s hands came up to Xena’s back, her finger’s digging into the muscles of her back. "Xena…. Please.. I need you to…" Her words were cut off in a strangled moan as Xena’s hands lightly brushed her breasts. Gently the warrior leaned down and nuzzled Gabrielle’s breasts. Her tongue flicked out and teased her right nipple while she slowly caressed the left.

She kissed her way around the edge of the breast, never settling in one spot. Finally after a few minutes of this sweet torture she could stand it no more. Her mouth closed firmly around the nipple while her fingers gently squeezed the other. Gabrielle arced at the sensations exploding in her body. Her hands came up and tangled in Xena’s hair, holding her gently.
They both realized at the same time that there were still clothes in the way. By unspoken agreement they both sat up and began to remove the remaining articles of clothing. Gabrielle’s boots were followed by her skirt, which was followed by both their shifts. Soon they both resumed their positions by the fire. Gabrielle sighed as Xena’s body covered hers once more. She looked up at the sparkling eyes above her. "I love you." The words slipped out easily, despite the fact that until now they’d only sounded in her secret heart.

She watched as Xena’s eyes began to water. The first tear slid down and splashed on the bard’s nose. "Oh Xena…" She gently pulled the warrior down to her, cradling her. "Sshh, it’s ok…" She stroked the raven hair as she soothed her, her other hand lightly stroking her back. She felt the tears falling on her shoulder as Xena buried her face in her friend’s shoulder. The body above her shook with released emotion.

Finally Xena lifted her head and looked at the vision before her. "Gabrielle.. I.." Her voice was husky. "I’ve waited so long for this moment. To hear you say that.. I.. I’m sorry. I just.." Gabrielle brought a finger to her lips.

"Sshh. I know.. I know.." She watched as Xena slowly took the finger in her mouth, nipping lightly at the tip before sucking on it gently. Gabrielle’s eyes closed as she felt the tongue move against her finger.

Xena released it slowly and leaned down to kiss Gabrielle once more… "I love you too.." she whispered before their lips met. The kiss was soft, gentle. They were content, for the moment, to explore one another’s mouth.

A sudden wave of desire swept through both of them, causing them to deepen the kiss and move against one another. Xena nudged her way between Gabrielle’s legs as her mouth eagerly descended to nibble once again on her neck. Gabrielle tangled her hands in Xena’s hair and urged her lower. "Please.. Now.. Take me.."

Xena’s eyes looked up at the bard in amazement. She wanted their first time to be slow and gentle, but apparently it was too late for that. ‘Well, far be it from me to deny my love,’ she thought. She kissed down to Gabrielle’s breasts, teasing both nipples before moving lower at the bard’s insistence.

She dipped her tongue briefly into the navel and delighted in the quiver that ran the length of the body beneath her. Xena shifted her body lower until she was resting between Gabrielle’s thighs. She could smell the scent of her lover’s excitement and felt an answering wetness between her legs. Kissing her way lightly up the inside of Gabrielle’s right thigh, she brought her left hand under and around the left, pulling it to her shoulder.

As she reached her goal, she leaned forward and nuzzled the soft hair, breathing deeply. She exhaled slowly, feeling the muscles in Gabrielle’s legs tense as the warm air caressed her. Bringing her right hand forward, she gently parted Gabrielle’s folds and lightly flicked the bud she saw within. Gabrielle jump at the touch, her body tingling as a shock swept through her, settling where Xena now rested. Her hands tightened slightly in Xena’s hair as she whispered, "Xena… Oooohhhh Gods… Please…"

Xena let her tongue go where it wanted as she lost herself to the pleasure she was giving her lover. Her right hand came forward and slowly ran the length of Gabrielle’s opening. She slid one finger, then another deep inside the bard, giving them both what they desired most. Her tongue teased the nub of flesh before she settled her lips around it and pulled it into her mouth.

Gabrielle’s hands came away from Xena’s hair to slam upon the bedroll, clutching the fabric between her fingers as her hips lifted from the ground. Her entire body was on fire. She felt Xena’s fingers curl within her, stroking her from the inside in rhythm with the bucking hips. Gabrielle found herself shooting over the edge and out of control when suddenly Xena slipped another finger into her. Her eyes shot open to lock on the blue ones looking up at her.

The sight of the woman she loved between her legs sent her into the sky. Her body rose one last time from the ground as it stiffened and a strangled cry ripped from her throat to bounce among the trees. Her breath came in short gasps as the spasm rocked through her, jerking her body in it’s grasp. Her hands once again found Xena’s head as the warrior showed no signs of stopping. "Xena.. please. No more. I can’t…take it…"she trailed off as another wave of ecstasy caught her up and washed her away.

Finally Xena crawled her way back up Gabrielle’s body as it convulsed beneath her. She held the bard gently as the bard slowly regained her breath. Gabrielle leaned forward and captured Xena’s mouth and her eyes opened as she tasted herself on Xena’s tongue. Wrapping her legs around the warrior, she kissed her deeply, trying to convey without words the love she felt. She felt Xena tremble within her grasp and noticed the wetness that matched her own.

Xena lifted her head and looked into Gabrielle’s eyes. Gabrielle read the need in her eyes and whispered, "Show me what to do… Let me please you."

"Raise your knee." Gabrielle quickly complied and gasped as she felt the hot wetness of Xena’s desire touch her leg. Xena captured the bards mouth in a breath stealing kiss as she moved herself against the thigh she straddled. She felt Gabrielle instinctively push back against her, tightening the muscles of her leg. Xena quickened her pace, feeling the beginnings of her own climax build within her.

She gasped as Gabrielle suddenly rolled her over and lowered herself quickly. Her body screamed for release as she felt Gabrielle’s tongue eagerly exploring her. Her tongue moving quickly from the bud of flesh to pushing it’s way into her body. Xena shook as she felt a thumb slowly stroking her, quickening it’s pace as her body demanded it. Gabrielle replaced her tongue with her fingers, sensing Xena couldn’t take much more. She imitated Xena’s move, wrapping her lips around the bud and sucking hard. Xena’s eyes widened as she flew over the edge and a low moan erupted from her throat, building it’s way into a scream. Her legs wrapped around Gabrielle, trying to bring the woman closer to her.

Gabrielle stayed where she was until the tremors had stopped and then kissed her way up Xena’s body, stopping to swirl her tongue around each breast. She felt Xena’s hand come up and weakly stroke her hair. Leaning down, she gave one last kiss before dropping her head to her lover’s shoulder.

They lay like that for long minutes, holding each other. Finally Gabrielle sighed and shifted her body so she lay within the circle of Xena’s arms. She nuzzled her face into Xena’s neck and nipped lightly. "I love you," she whispered once more before they dropped off into sleep.

She felt Xena kiss the top of her head. "I love you too…" was the last thing she heard before she slept.

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Gabrielle woke slowly, trying to figure out what was different…. Without moving, she opened her eyes. It was still dark and the fire was still smoldering. That was ok… And then she noticed the arm across her waist. ‘Oh, my.’ She thought. ‘It wasn’t a dream. This really happened.’ She started to lightly caress the arm holding her.

She reflected on the fevered bout of lovemaking that had happened earlier and smiled wickedly… She let her hand drift back and touch the smooth leg that pressed against her own, running her nails lightly along the back of it. She felt Xena stir behind her just before lips pressed a kiss below her ear.

Gabrielle rolled over and met Xena’s mouth in a kiss that rekindled the desire in both of them. Xena leaned over and slowly kissed her way to Gabrielle’s ear, whispering into it. "I love you."

Gabrielle grinned mischievously. Placing her lips against Xena’s ear she whispered back, "I love you, too… Are you sure you didn’t let me hit you?"

Xena let out a loud growl and rolled the bard beneath her. Over the top of Gabrielle’s delighted
laughter, she said… "You are going to pay for that, Little Bard."

As Xena began her slow, sensual torture, Gabrielle let a contented look cross her face. "I think I’m going to enjoy this…"
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