Ch. 03 - The Cheese Factory 1

"Hello! How's your lovely bottom after that bump the other day?"

Carys cringed with embarrassment... "Of all the things I could have said! Oh, good grief... what an utter idiot!"

Alice spun round so fast that her big hat flew over the railings onto the sand, and her hair tangled and draped over her face for a moment. Her eyes flew wide in shock as she gasped: "You... it's you... it's really you!" For a moment, Carys thought that she had made the biggest mistake of her life, and visions of arrest and assault charges danced in front of her eyes. She had half extended her hand when she had spoken, and now started to drop her hand and step back when the tiny girl gasped: "No... no... don't go... please... please!" and grabbed at her outstretched hand.

The same electrifying jolt seemed to run up both their arms, and Alice squeaked and held on for dear life as Carys grunted: "Ooo... oof!" She detachedly noticed that the little redhead had stripes of green sunblock down her nose and across her cheekbones... at least someone had told her how best to combat the merciless summer sun. Her heart was hammering in her chest, and again, just like before, she was having difficulty breathing in anything more than gasps.

Alice was panting, her face was bright pink, and she shivered as she took Carys' free hand. "Ohgodohgodohgod! It is you... it's you... oh god... oh thank God!" Staring into Carys' bright blue eyes, which were shiny with tears, her lip trembled, and a tiny tear escaped from the corner and trickled down her cheek. "Oh... I thought... I would... never see you... again!"

She took a huge shuddering breath and controlled her breathing long enough to blurt out, "Hello! My... bottom's fine... thank you! My name is... Alice!"

"Hello... Alice. My... name's... Carys," the tall brunette panted, almost crushing Alice's hands in her own.

The two girls stood for an age, just gazing at each other, holding hands, drinking in every detail about the other. Silly Santa hat, long, beautiful, strokable red hair, blue, blue eyes, tiny red bikini, pretty black lacy long-sleeved shirt, sparkling sea-green eyes...

They must have stood there for nearly ten minutes, all the sounds of the busy beach blanked out as they concentrated greedily on each other. Neither said a word until Alice broke the silence, tremulously saying, "I think this is the bit in the movie where you kiss me..."

Carys' eyes flew wide in surprise. "Do you want me to?" she asked, her voice trembling. "If you don't," Alice gasped, "I'm going to have to climb up and kiss you, and I think that might take longer!"

Carys was shaking like a leaf as she bent forward and carefully kissed the little redhead full on the lips. Alice's arms snaked around her, and she was astonished at the strength the tiny girl put into the almost desperate hug as she enthusiastically returned the kiss. "Wow... again the electric shock treatment," thought Carys as their lips crushed together. She could feel her own desire rising, an almost desperate need to pick the tiny girl up and spirit her away somewhere, anywhere they could be alone.

"Whoo-hoo," Carys groaned, breaking away, "You are going to have to put me down, Alice. Any more, and I won't be held responsible for my actions... actions, I might say, which would probably get us both arrested!"

The redhead solemnly came down off her tiptoes and then giggled... Carys' heart did a double somersault... "Is there anything we can do that won't get us arrested?"

Carys' bright blue eyes sparkled with excitement as she grabbed Alice's hand again, the soft skin sending a tingle through her own body. "You look like you could use some Australian hospitality! Come on, we've got a barbecue and loads of beer! Some of my best friends are here, and there are big umbrellas to keep the sun off you!" She smiled at Alice, her full, glossy lips curving upwards.

As Alice allowed the tall brunette to lead her away, she suddenly realised her hat was on the beach just below the walkway. "Oh, wait, Carys!" the Scottish brogue that made her pronunciation of Carys' name into a low purr sent shivers up and down the tall girl's spine, "I need my hat or I'll get horrendous sunburn!" Refusing to let go of Carys' hand, Alice tried to reach under the railings to get hold of it, but it was well out of reach. Leaning further, still desperately clutching onto Carys' hand, she grabbed again and slipped. With a wail, she let go and plopped onto the sand a metre or so below. Now that the hat was within reach, she grabbed it and rammed it onto her head, glaring in mock rage at Carys, whose shoulders were shaking with laughter.

"Shutupshutup, you big Amazon, and help me back up! Ewww! I've got sand in my hair now!"

Still laughing, Carys vaulted athletically over the railings to drop down beside the still-seated redhead, whose eyes widened momentarily: "Carys, you need to be careful, you nearly fell out of that little scrap you call a bikini top!" and she continued in a much quieter voice, "and I really wouldn't have minded that!" and promptly blushed scarlet all the way to the roots of her hair. Carys gaped at her and slowly began to turn pink herself as she said, very softly, "I'm sure we can arrange that... if you'd like?"

Their eyes locked again, each of them recognising the desperate, aching need in the other. Carys gently touched Alice on the arm, and both girls jumped again as the electricity sparked. "Alice, let's just sit here for a moment and cool down. We can't go across there like this!"

"No," gasped Alice, breathing heavily, "you're right..." She shivered and put her small hand over Carys' big one. "Just talk about anything, anything at all, to send my mind down a different track!"

"Uhh... OK," said Carys. "Are you here on holiday, Alice? What on earth brings you all the way from Scotland to Sydney right before Christmas?" Alice's happy expression fell slightly, a hint of disappointment crossing her features, but she quickly recovered with a little smile. "No, not a holiday, unfortunately. My company sent me out here to close a contract right before Christmas... tomorrow, actually. Christmas Eve, and of course, there are no economical flights back until the twenty-seventh. Huh! Cheaper to put me up in a hotel than fly me back!" She gave Carys' hand a gentle squeeze, her eyes conveying a touch of wistfulness. "But I'm glad to have the chance to experience a bit of Australian hospitality. I'd have been on my own over Christmas otherwise."

Carys' expression softened with sympathy as she listened to Alice's explanation. "Oh, you poor thing -- having to work through the holidays! Well, you're not going to be alone this Christmas now, that's for sure!" She gave Alice's hand an encouraging squeeze. "We'll make sure you have a proper Australian Christmas celebration, complete with all the trimmings!"

Alice smiled gratefully: "What about you, Carys? Are you from Sydney? Ever been outside Australia?"

Carys looked rueful: "That's easily answered, yes and no! Born and bred, and never been able to afford a proper holiday, even just up the coast to the Great Barrier Reef... but what you have never experienced, you never miss... I guess...

"But I have been up the road a bit. I took part in the Maclean Highland Games a couple of times... my name's McDonald... and there's probably some Scottish in my ancestry somewhere."

"Really, Carys?" said Alice, surprised. "You're not a dancer, you're too tall... what did you do?"

Carys hesitated for a long time, then said, in a rush, almost as if she was expecting Alice to laugh: "Caber toss, women's caber toss."

Alice looked at her with wide eyes and said in a hushed voice, "Oh, wow! Carys, that's amazing; it's no wonder you look so fit! That's not an easy discipline to master."

Carys looked at her gratefully. "You know about the games, then? Oh, good grief, of course you would... you're Scottish!" Alice giggled... Carys' heart did a double somersault again... "I try to go to the Inverness Games every year; my family is from that part of the Highlands, but I haven't been for four or five years. I've been living in London and, more recently, in Germany.

"I don't know about you, but I think I can go and say hello to your friends now without being arrested!" Her sea-green eyes had a wicked twinkle in them as she held out her hand and said: "Shall we?"

Gently, Carys led her back to the picnic table, where she announced, "Hey everybody! I've brought a new friend to join the fun!" and dragged Alice right into the middle of the small, welcoming crowd. "Heyyy! Guys, this is Alice -- she's from Scotland and is here on her own for Christmas. Let's show her how we do it here! Would you like a drink, love?"

Alice looked bemused as Carys enthusiastically shepherded her into the lively gathering. "Just a beer... for now", she replied, suddenly overcome with uncharacteristic shyness, as her gaze briefly flicked across to take in the swell of Carys' magnificent breasts and the curve of her hips before meeting the other woman's eyes with a grateful smile.

Carys, noticing the little sideways glance, grabbed a chilled bottle of beer and opened it, handing it to Alice with a warm smile. "There you go, nothing like a cold beer to quench a powerful thirst!" Her eyes lingered on Alice. "I must say," she said quietly, "you look gorgeous in that outfit... though I reckon you'd be even more comfortable in something a bit lighter, given how hot it is today. I can't wait to see you in something a little more... revealing!"

Alice dimpled and met her eyes shyly; she reached up with both hands and lifted a long tress of rich, auburn hair in each hand: "I'm a redhead, I fry in the sun! Sorry, but there's no more coming off..." her voice dropped and only Carys heard: "... yet!

Carys smiled, "How about a dip in the sea after lunch? She allowed her fingers to briefly touch Alice's forearm. Her fingers tingled from the brief, light touch as Alice gasped, her eyes widening in surprise, and she wondered what on earth was going on: "It's amazing, whenever we touch something seems to... to... whew... it's like sparklers under my skin!"

Carys' touch tingled as Alice caught her breath; she could feel the blush rising from her chest to her cheeks again, and she nodded, momentarily rendered speechless! "I'd love to join you for a swim," she finally managed, her voice barely above a whisper.

Carys' face lit up. "You're going to love it. It's amazing this time of year." Her eyes flicked over Alice's figure, "And," her voice dropped half an octave, "I have a feeling you're going to look stunning in a bikini!"

Carys rested her hand on Alice's hip... "Wow, again with the sparklers!" she thought and leaned a bit closer: "There's something about you that's just incredible! Maybe those beautiful eyes of yours," she reached up, her fingertips gently tracing the curve of Alice's cheek. "Maybe the way you carry yourself -- so poised, yet so vulnerable..."

Her cheeks on fire at the tall girl's electrifying touches, Alice grabbed Carys' hand again, allowing herself to be pulled even closer. Carys trailed her fingers lightly along Alice's arm, sending a delightful shiver down her spine. "And I, for one, can't wait to have you all to myself later."

Alice's eyes widened, and her blush deepened still further as Carys' meaning sank in, and she took a deep breath. "In for a penny, in for a pound!" she thought. "Carys, I need to get my bikini and a towel from my hotel room. It's only over there," she said, glancing shyly at the other girl. "I won't be long... unless you want to come with me... to make sure I don't get lost?" Her face was almost scarlet, and her eyes were wide, the hint of hope in her voice unmistakable.

A slow smile spread, along with a blush, across Carys' face, and she gently touched the other girl's arm. "Of course, love," she said quietly, her voice trembling with barely contained desire. "Wouldn't want you getting lost, now would we? Who knows, maybe we'll find a few... um... interesting distractions along the way!"

Alice tugged urgently at the tall girl's hands: "Carys, I'd love for you to come with me... to find an... interesting distraction or two," she said, her voice barely above a throaty whisper as she slipped her small hand into Carys' large one, her cheeks flaming scarlet under her green sunblock stripes.

They walked hand in hand to Alice's hotel; they stared at each other longingly in the lift. Alice was trembling, her breath coming in short gasps, Carys holding her hand almost desperately, as if frightened that the little redhead could vanish. Alice's hands shook so much that she couldn't hold the electronic key steady enough to unlock the door. Carys gently extracted it from her shaking hand and opened the door.

As it shut behind the girls, Alice seized Carys, locking her arms around the taller woman's waist. She could feel her heart pounding as she breathed in desperate gasps. Carys stared down at her, her eyes mirroring Alice's desire. "Wow, someone's in a hurry," she whispered, her voice deep and like velvet. "I've got you, gorgeous girl. I'm here for you!"

Slowly, Carys trailed her fingers along Alice's trembling sides, savouring the feel of her soft skin. She pulled Alice closer, and her lips gently touched Alice's as she whispered, "Shall we carry on from where we left off?"

Alice's lips parted, and she gently pushed her tongue into Carys' mouth, seeking deeper contact. Her hand trailed downwards, caressing Carys' shapely bottom as their kiss deepened, the heat between them building with every passing moment. Carys let out a soft, delighted gasp at the gossamer light touch. Desire burned within her as her fingers threaded through Alice's hair, her other hand caressing the soft curves of her back.

"I want to explore every inch of you," Carys murmured against Alice's lips, her voice thick with longing. Her fingers undid the buttons of Alice's shirt, revealing the tantalising swell of her breasts. "Oh god... you are gorgeous, darling," she breathed, her eyes blazing.

Alice shrugged the shirt off and let her hand slip under the fabric of Carys' bikini top. She gently caressed her sensitive skin, feeling the hardened nipple beneath her exploring fingers, and Carys moaned throatily. Alice half-closed her eyes, savouring the building sexual tension. Biting her lower lip shyly, she looked up at Carys. "The bed is through there... I want you very badly."

"Then what are we waiting for?" Carys moaned, her voice throbbing with her own need. They stumbled towards the bed, Alice trying, unsuccessfully, to shed her clothes without losing the physical contact they both so desperately craved.

Alice lay down slowly, her hand on the back of Carys' neck, pulling her down at the same time. "Oh god... It's been so long..." she gasped into Carys' neck, her voice vibrating with desperate need.

"That's lost time that we need to make up," Carys said huskily, moving carefully to hover above her tiny partner. She gazed into Alice's eyes, the pupils dilated with desire, almost eclipsing the green. She ran the back of her fingers along the line of Alice's jaw before trailing downwards, tenderly stroking the soft, smooth heat of her ivory skin. Her lips brushed the sensitive skin of Alice's neck as her hand continued its tantalising, sensual journey downwards.

Alice arched her hips towards Carys' roaming hand, her breath coming in short, ragged gasps. She reached for Carys, cupping a firm, supple breast in her palm, eliciting a low, guttural moan from the other woman as their bodies pressed together.

"Touch me," Carys moaned, her voice thick with yearning. "I want to touch every inch of you." Carys moved slowly and sensually, each caress and gentle squeeze of her hands eliciting delighted shivers and moans from Alice. She trailed gentle kisses along the other woman's jaw, her teeth lightly nipping at the sensitive flesh of her neck.

Alice moaned and slid her hand into the other girl's bikini, feeling her own heat rise. Carys' breath caught in her throat as Alice's nimble fingers explored her most sensitive areas. She arched into the other woman's touch, a raspy moan escaping her lips. "Ohhhh... god... touch me," Carys moaned again, softly. "I want to feel you, all of you."

Undoing the single button on Alice's slacks, Carys slid her hand under the waistband. Alice wriggled and squirmed, kicking them off, whimpering in anticipation. Her lover's fingers skilfully navigated the intricate folds, the whimpers turning into tiny staccato cries of pleasure as her body jumped and jerked with every delicate touch. Carys loved the way her tiny partner was reacting, her own arousal spiking with every twitch and moan. "That's it, darling, let me make you feel divine," she croaked, her voice hoarse with raw lust.

Alice's body tensed and shuddered as an intense, totally unexpected climax overwhelmed her. She let out a series of soft, mewing cries, her grip on Carys' body tightening as she pulled the taller girl against her, riding out the powerful waves of pleasure.

As Alice's shudders lessened, Carys gazed down at her with hooded eyes, a satisfied smile playing on her lips. "Now, my dear, I do believe I shall do that all again," she murmured, her hand trailing down the inside of Alice's thigh. "I think you have bottled that up for a long time... hmm?"

Alice moaned, a long, high-pitched keening of pure pleasure! Still shaking slightly from the intensity of her climax, she shook her head vehemently. "No," she gasped, "you... you..." With almost superhuman strength, the smaller girl threw her partner to her back and pinned her to the bed. "You will lie still...!" she panted fiercely before planting a long, lingering kiss on the tall brunette's lips, unfastening her bikini with trembling fingers.

Carys' eyes widened with delighted surprise as Alice reversed their positions. "Oooh," she moaned, "Oh god... I'm all yours," she purred, her toned body on full display as Alice unfastened her bikini top. Carys' breathing quickened, her chest rising and falling with barely contained excitement. Panting, she reached up, her fingers tracing the curves of Alice's hips, silently urging her on.

"Oh... yesss, yesssss!" breathed Alice as she straddled Carys, kneeling up to gaze lustfully downwards at the taller woman. "You're mine now," she growled, her voice shaking with desire as she let her long auburn hair cascade across Carys' breasts in tantalising waves. She trailed the silky strands back and forth over the sensitive nipples, drawing a shudder of anticipation from her as Carys gasped at the smouldering intensity in the other woman's eyes, feeling her desire threatening to engulf her completely. She watched, transfixed and panting, as Alice's hair cascaded across her skin, the silky strands teasing and caressing her sensitive flesh.

Carys' hands gripped Alice's hips possessively, her fingers caressing the smooth softness as she struggled to maintain her composure under the other woman's relentless onslaught. She bit her lip, her eyes burning with unconcealed lust. "You're driving me wild, my love," she breathed, her hips shifting restlessly beneath Alice's weight. "Please... please, don't stop.

"Oh, I won't... not until I've made you squeal like you did me... this is going to be so much fun," Alice purred, her eyes gleaming with mischief. She traced her finger around Carys' belly button, very gently scraping her fingernails across the taut skin of her belly, eliciting a quiver of anticipation from the other woman. The delicate caresses setting her nerve endings ablaze, Carys squirmed beneath the other girl's touch, her eyes darkening with raw desire.

"Oh, you wicked thing," Carys moaned, her voice resonating with uninhibited lust. She arched her back, her breasts pressing tantalisingly against Alice's as she silently begged for more of her lover's sensual ministrations.

Her hands slid up Alice's thighs, her fingers stroking the soft, delicate skin. She desperately wanted to wrap her arms around her tiny lover, to pull her down into a fierce embrace, to feel their bodies touch. She shuddered as she forced herself to lie still, wanting the exquisite torture to go on and on.

Bending forward again, Alice's breasts brushed teasingly against Carys, her hair cascading down Carys' body like a silken curtain, as she slowly slid down, her tongue trailing a red-hot path along the sensitive skin just below her navel, watching intently for her lover's reaction.

Alice giggled, the sound sending shivers all through Carys' body, as she trailed her tongue lower and lower, savouring the sweet heat radiating from her lover. "Mmmm... shaved," she murmured, "my favourite," her fingers very gently caressing and parting the delicate folds to allow her questing tongue access to the most sensitive place. With one delicate flick of the tongue, she paused and asked in a teasing tone, "Just there, Carys? Just there?"

Carys' panting breath caught in her throat; a strangled gasp escaped her lips as Alice's questing tongue teased her most sensitive spot. She ached to reach out and pull the other woman closer, to feel the full weight of her exquisite form pressing against her own. She squeezed her eyes shut, every muscle in her body tensing, lost in the moment. Again, she clutched at the sheets beneath her as she fought the overwhelming need to cry out in ecstasy. She nodded almost imperceptibly, her lips pressed together tightly, silently begging Alice to continue.

"Gently, oh so gently," Alice thought as she leaned forward, her tongue caressing Carys' sensitive clit with feather-light strokes. "There's no rush." She reached in with one small finger and gently circled the moist opening.

Carys' body shook with unrestrained desire as Alice caressed her gently and teasingly, making her skin feel like it was on fire. The heat radiated inwards, burning her lungs as she gasped for breath. Her eyes clamped shut, and explosions of light fragmented behind her eyelids as she surrendered to her lover's sensual assault. She knew she was utterly at Alice's mercy, that the other woman had absolute control, and it only heightened the overwhelming euphoria that was starting to consume her.

Alice savoured the sight of Carys' body writhing in blissful abandon, her eyes gleaming with a predatory intensity. She began to increase the speed of her touches, her fingers slid back and forth as her tongue continued its carnal exploration, delighting in the taste of her lover's arousal as it multiplied with each stroke.

Carys' breath came in ragged, desperate gasps as Alice's sensual ministrations intensified, her bent fingers stimulating all the nerve endings. The relentless caress of Alice's tongue and fingers sent waves of blinding ecstasy coursing through her as she lost the battle to keep her voice under control and moaned and sobbed with pleasure.

The raw, primal need building within her was unbearable. She stared up at Alice, her eyes smouldering with uncontrolled craving, pleading for the other woman to take her over the edge. "Oh please... oh pleeease, Alice, pleeeease!"

Her body writhed and shuddered, every muscle straining as the overwhelming sensations consumed her. Alice propped herself up on one elbow, transfixed by the sight of Carys writhing in ecstasy beneath her ministrations. The intensity of Carys' reaction stoked Alice's own growing desire to white heat, and she could feel her own climax building again, shockingly close.

Carys' fingers tangled in Alice's hair as their lips locked together in a frantic, passionate kiss. Carys whimpered desperately against the other woman's lips, her hips thrusting in time to the rhythm of Alice's caresses. "I need you... all of you... don't stop, don't ever stop!"

The tension within Carys reached fever pitch, and she could feel her impending climax rapidly approaching. Her entire world narrowed to the exquisite sensation of Alice's touch, the other woman's name a desperate mantra spilling from her lips.

"Alice... Alice... Alice..." Carys chanted, her voice wailing, full of wanton need. She clung to her tiny lover, her body trembling on the precipice of absolute surrender. Her whole body jerked and shuddered with the force of her orgasm, waves of pleasure breaking over her as Alice finally allowed her the freedom of release.

Alice could feel tears prickling behind her eyes when she took Carys over the edge, and as her own ecstasy took over, her body convulsed, the tears flooded down her cheeks, and she collapsed, shuddering onto Carys, nuzzling her head between the taller woman's breasts. "Oh... god... Carys, that... was wonderful!" Alice murmured, her voice trembling with the aftermath of their shared climax. Carys clung to her, her fingers tangled in her hair as she rode out the aftershocks, her moans of joy intermingling with Alice's trembling murmurs.

"Alice... my darling," Carys whispered after a while, her voice thick with emotion as she nuzzled her lover's tear-stained cheeks. "That was utterly, devastatingly divine." She tenderly kissed Alice's forehead, her heart swelling with a fierce, possessive love.

She cradled Alice against her chest as their breathing steadied and slowed. She trailed her fingers along Alice's spine, relishing the warmth and softness of her skin. "You are truly amazing, my love," she murmured, her eyes sparkling with adoration. "I am completely, utterly yours."

"I know, my sweet, I can tell," Alice said, her voice trembling with emotion. Delicately, she leaned across and flicked one of Carys' nipples with her tongue, making her jump with pleasure and let out a surprised gasp, the delightful sensation sending shivers of pleasure through her body. "You minx!" she murmured, her voice full of affection.

She reached up gently, her fingertips trailing along Alice's jaw as she gazed at the tiny girl adoringly. "But you should know, my darling, that I'm more than happy to swap things around." She lifted her head, her lips brushing Alice's in a caress as light as down. "After all, the thrill of the chase is half the fun, hmm?"

With a mischievous glint in her eyes, Carys suddenly rolled them over, pinning Alice beneath her. She leaned in, her breath hot against the other woman's ear. "Now, my gorgeous little lover, how about you let me have a turn?"

Alice's voice suddenly dropped to a beguiling purr as she sang, "I'm just a girl who can't say no..." Before Carys could react, Alice quickly reached down and slid a finger between her lover's legs, stroking firmly. "You may be on top, cara mia, but I'm STILL in control," she murmured, a mischievous glint in her eyes.

Carys' eyes widened in delighted surprise as Alice's assertive touch sent a jolt of pleasure through her. She moaned, her hips shifting against the other woman's caressing fingers. She gazed down at Alice, her eyes smouldering with uninhibited desire. She leaned down, her lips brushing Alice's in a delicate caress, her eyes hooded with lust. "I'm all yours!"

"But weren't we supposed to be having barbecue and beer on the beach?" Alice said, with a wolfish grin, her fingers continuing to caress Carys' skin, making the tall girl squirm with pleasure. "Although I suppose that can wait, my dear. For now, I believe I have something much more... delectable in mind!"

Carys' lips curved into a naughty smile as Alice's fingers continued their tantalising caress. She leaned in, her breath ghosting against the other woman's ear. "What delectable delights do you have in mind?" she purred, her voice deep with lustful longing.

"Oh... a little challenge!" Alice purred, swinging her shapely leg over Carys to straddle her in a head-to-foot position. "Loser gets the beers, honey!" She giggled throatily and lowered her head, hair cascading across Carys' thighs, and flicked her tongue against the sensitive folds.

Carys let out a sharp gasp as Alice's tongue danced across her, the delightful sensation sending tremors of pleasure coursing through her body. She gripped the sheets beneath her, her knuckles turning white as she fought to maintain her composure. "Oh, you wicked, wicked girl," she rumbled, her voice dripping with a mix of adoration and deep desire. "Two can most certainly play at this game!"

Without warning, she reached up, her big hands circling the firm but yielding globes of Alice's bottom, as she pulled the other woman's pussy closer to her waiting mouth. With a mischievous grin, she flicked her tongue out, teasing and tasting the tantalising flesh before her. "Let the games begin, my love," Carys murmured against Alice's skin, her voice low and sultry. "I intend to savour every delectable moment."

"Oh God... is this really love or just lust?" Alice thought, her breath coming in ragged gasps as she set to work with enthusiasm. "I can't get enough of you, my darling," she murmured against Carys' heated flesh, her tongue tracing delicate patterns that drew moans of pleasure from the other woman.

Carys' breath caught as Alice's words sent a jolt of raw emotion through her. She struggled to make out whether her feelings for this tiny woman were truly love or simply the intoxicating haze of lust, but in that moment, she found that she didn't care; she just wanted her with a depth of feeling that bordered on desperation.

"My darling Alice," Carys murmured, her voice thick with desire and affection. "I can't get enough of you either." She pulled Alice closer, her tongue tracking back and forth against her lover's firm thighs in an effort to give her more and more pleasure.

She reached down, moaning, fingers tangling in Alice's hair, holding her in place as her lover lavished attention upon her pussy. The building tension threatened to consume them both, but Carys was determined to savour every exquisite moment of their passionate dance.

"You feel absolutely divine, my love," Carys moaned, her hips shifting restlessly beneath Alice's ministrations. "Let's see who can make the other unravel first, hmm?"

Alice could feel the tears prickling again as she shuddered against the other woman. Her body trembled with a mix of emotions -- the sting of unshed tears, an overwhelming need to dominate the situation, and the frantic feelings she had for this beautiful woman who was making love to her... she pressed forward, determined to savour every wondrous moment with Carys as if it might be their last!

Carys could sense the myriad of conflicting emotions coursing through the other woman's trembling body as it pressed so urgently against her own. The tears threatening to spill from Alice's eyes, the consuming need for her to maintain control, Carys' burning desire and adoration for this gorgeous, tiny redhead, fuelled her craving to comfort and please her lover.

"Shh, my darling," Carys murmured, her voice soft and soothing. "Let go, just feel." She pulled Alice closer, her fingers trailing gentle, caressing patterns along the other woman's spine. Her touch was feather-light; her kisses were tender and reassuring as she sought to alleviate the storm of emotions within Alice. She knew that at this moment, her lover's urge for dominance and control was paramount, but Carys was determined to show her that true ecstasy could be found in surrender as well.

"You are magnificent, my love," Carys whispered, her eyes shining with adoration. "Now, let me worship you as you deserve."

Alice suddenly stopped as a sob threatened to choke her. Tears streamed down her face as she turned around and threw herself into her lover's arms. Her body went rigid, a lump forming in her throat as the weight of her emotions became overwhelming. With a desperate cry, she buried herself in Carys' embrace, clinging to her lover as sobs wracked her tiny frame. "I'm sorry, I'm sorry, just hold me, hold me tight, please," she pleaded, her voice trembling with distress.

Carys was shocked by Alice's sudden shift in behaviour. Her heart clenched at the sight of the other woman's raw anguish. Without hesitation, she pulled Alice into her arms, holding her tightly as the sobs shook her trembling frame.

"Shh, my love, I've got you," Carys murmured soothingly, her fingers running through Alice's hair in a gentle, comforting caress. "It's alright; you're safe with me. Just let it all out."

She rocked Alice gently, pressing tender kisses to her tear-stained cheeks as she whispered words of reassurance and love. Carys' heart ached to see her lover in such distress, and she wanted to do whatever it took to soothe and comfort her. "I'm here, my darling, I'm here," she said softly, her embrace tightening as she sought to shield Alice from the weight of her emotions. "You're not alone, I'll never let you go."

All her veneer of control had been ripped away as Alice realised that everything that had gone before hadn't been lust; it was true and absolute love. She sniffled and said in a little voice, "I'll get the beers, honey," and giggled through the tears, her laughter mingling with the remnants of her sobs. Carys gazed at her with a warm, affectionate smile, her eyes shining with adoration as the other woman's gentle laughter merged with the last of her tears. She softly brushed away the last lingering teardrops from Alice's cheeks.

"My darling Alice," Carys murmured, her voice soft and tender. "You never cease to amaze me." She leaned in, pressing a whisper-light kiss to Alice's forehead before releasing her from the embrace. "Shall we go and find those beers you owe me?"

So saying, she stood, reaching up, her fingertips barely millimetres from the ceiling, her tanned, athletic body arched back as she stretched hugely. She gently and affectionately reached down and took Alice's hand, slowly pulling her off the bed and folding her into a tender, loving embrace.

Alice allowed herself to be stood up, but rather than snuggling into the embrace, she gently placed her hand against Carys' chest, her voice trembling with a mix of vulnerability and hope. "Wait a moment, darling. I have something I want to say. I've never felt this way before about anyone -- ever! My connection to you feels so deep and... absolute, but we've only just met. I can't explain how I feel properly; it's like being ravenously hungry but stuffed full simultaneously. I'm aching everywhere, but I feel so relaxed..." She shook her head, her usually articulate mind completely fogging up. "Until now, I never believed in love at first sight, and it still sounds ridiculous when I say it... but... I love you. I know I love you, and it's not just because we've just had the best sex I have ever had. I love you, and I want to spend the rest of my life with you..."

Carys' heart thundered with anticipation and trepidation as Alice's words hung between them. She said nothing, allowing Alice the space she needed to express the depths of her emotions.

"If you don't feel the same, I'll try to understand, but I need you to know how deeply you've touched my heart and how I feel about you. I'm going to turn my back, and I'm going to count to ten. If you don't feel like I do, I want you to go now. I want you to open that door and close it gently and quietly behind you and never look back!" Her voice broke as a little sob escaped her lips, and a tiny tear sparkled in the corner of her eye and rolled, unheeded, down her cheek. She stood on tiptoe, placed her hand tenderly on Carys' cheek, and kissed her very gently and lovingly.

Carys stared aghast as she turned away. Her long auburn hair fell over her shoulders, she bowed her head and began to count. "One... two..."

Carys felt a deep longing, almost an ache, wishing she could reach out and pull Alice back into a warm embrace, to fill the empty void of despair that had settled in her chest. She stayed perfectly still, hardly daring to breathe, her eyes drawn to the graceful curve of Alice's shoulder, captivated by the cascade of auburn hair.

As Alice began to count, Carys felt a flutter of fear. She knew this was pivotal, a moment that could irrevocably change the course of their blossoming relationship. With a steadying breath, she steeled herself, prepared to bare her soul in response to Alice's vulnerable confession.

"... nine... ten," Alice counted, her voice quivering with apprehension. There was silence for a long moment; neither girl moved, nor did they seem to breathe. Alice very slowly lifted her head again and paused, staring into the distance. She looked fearfully over her shoulder, almost dreading what she might see. Seeing Carys still standing there, her eyes widened, flooding with tears again. "Oh god, oh god..." Alice lunged at Carys, locking her into another bear hug, her head nestling into Carys' chest, sobbing with joy, "I was terrified that I had frightened you away... I love you... I love you so much!"

Carys's heart skipped a beat as Alice's words tumbled forth. Her apprehensive gaze transformed into an expression of pure joy. Without hesitation, she wrapped her arms around the other woman, pulling her into a fierce, protective hug.

"My darling Alice," Carys said emphatically, her voice shaking with emotion. "You could never frighten me away. You are stuck with me forever!" She pressed a tender kiss to the top of Alice's head, her fingers gently stroking the other woman's spine.

Her eyes glistened with unshed tears as she looked down at Alice, her heart brimming with love and devotion. "I love you, too," she murmured, her voice quavering under the weight of her admission. "From the instant I first saw you on the pavement in Hall Street, spitting fire, you have held my heart in your hands... and I never want you to let it go!"

Carys pulled Alice closer, savouring the warmth and softness of her embrace. In that moment, everything else seemed to fade into the background, leaving only the two of them, bound by a connection that transcended the boundaries of time and space. "You are my world, Alice," Carys murmured, her lips brushing against the other girl's in a gentle, loving caress. "And I'm never letting you go... ever!"

After several minutes, Alice reluctantly released her bear hug, but only by a little as she murmured into her lover's chest, "I'd better start composing my letter of resignation to my company and start looking for a job... AFTER an Australian Christmas barbecue on the beach!" Alice stood on tiptoes to kiss Carys passionately. Carys responded, pouring every ounce of her love and commitment into the embrace, determined to convey her feelings to the enchanting woman in her arms.

When they finally parted, Carys gazed down at Alice, her eyes shining with utter adoration. "Then let's make the most of it, my love," she whispered, her fingers tracing the delicate curves of Alice's face. "I can't wait to share it all with you." With a mischievous grin, Carys took Alice's hand, leading her towards the door.

Alice stubbornly resisted the gentle tug towards the door: "Carys, as much as I'm enjoying our cuddles and... um... everything else, I believe we should consider getting dressed before we venture out," she murmured, her cheeks flushed a delicate pink hue. "Wouldn't want to scandalise the neighbours, now, would we?" Alice giggled mischievously, her fingers tracing the outline of Carys' jaw.

As Alice spoke, Carys chuckled softly, the tension in her shoulders easing as she nodded in agreement. "As tempting as it is to stay like this, I suppose you have a point, sweetheart," she murmured, a playful smile tugging at the corners of her lips.

Reluctantly, she released her hold on Alice, who scampered to the wardrobe where she delved in her suitcase, fished out the pink bikini she had bought in Frankfurt and put it on. Carys' breath caught in her throat as Alice emerged in the tiny pink bikini, the delicate fabric clinging to her every tantalising curve. The sight stole the air from her lungs as her wide, azure eyes devoured the captivating vision before her.

With a wicked grin, she stepped forward, her hands coming to rest on Alice's hips as she pulled the other woman hard against her. She leaned in, her lips brushing against Alice's ear as she murmured: "You are a vision, my darling. You are more beautiful with those little scraps on than you are with nothing on!" Her voice was deep and sultry, resonating with barely restrained desire.

Carys trailed her little finger along the line of Alice's jaw, revelling in the soft, intoxicating scent of her skin. She could feel the rapid flutter of Alice's heartbeat, a mirror of her own racing pulse. With a reluctant sigh, Carys forced herself to pull away, though she kept one arm wrapped possessively around Alice's waist. "As much as I'd love to ravish you right here and now," she murmured, her voice rich with longing, "I believe we have a beach barbecue to attend. But mark my words, my love -- the moment we're back here, you're all mine!"

"Not if I make you mine first," Alice said, licking her lips erotically. The difference in their heights allowed Alice to turn slightly and place a lingering kiss on one of Carys' breasts, giggling as the tall girl's body reacted with a sudden shiver of anticipation. Alice's playful challenge sent a jolt of desire through Carys. With a low, throaty growl, she pulled Alice closer, her hands roaming possessively over her curves.

"Is that so, my darling?" Carys whispered, her voice laced with desire. "Then, by all means, claim me!" She kissed Alice deeply, her tongue exploring the other woman's mouth with urgent fervour. Her fingers wove through Alice's hair, drawing her near as the kiss enveloped them both.

When they finally parted, Carys gazed down at Alice, her eyes smouldering. "But I warn you," she purred, her voice like honey, "I have no intention of making this easy for you!"

With a wicked grin, Carys swept Alice off her feet, cradling her in her arms as she carried her toward the bed. Every step was fuelled by an insatiable craving to claim the captivating redhead as her own. Her bright blue eyes blazed with unconcealed desire, fixated solely on the enchanting goddess in her embrace.

"Oh, such a big, strong girl," purred Alice, fumbling with eager hands to unfasten Carys' newly fastened bikini top again. A mischievous grin played on her lips as she nuzzled in, her breath hot against Carys' skin, silently daring her to try and resist the temptation.

Carys' breath caught as Alice's nimble fingers made quick work of her bikini top, the red fabric slipping away to reveal her toned, sun-kissed skin. A shiver of anticipation rippled through her, and she looked down at Alice under her eyelashes with half-closed eyes.

"Is that so?" she rumbled again, her deep contralto sending shudders up Alice's spine. "Then, by all means, my darling, have your way with me!" Her lips grazed the delicate curve of Alice's neck. "I'm all yours..."

They tumbled onto the bed, Alice kissing her lover again and again, her hands roaming over the other girl's bare skin with a reverent, almost worshipful touch. She felt almost lightheaded because of this wonderful girl who made every inch of her skin electric with the need to possess and be possessed! Carys, in turn, was returning those kisses desperately, her hands touching and stroking, feeling more alive than she had ever felt, her heart pounding, her breath coming in heaving gasps as she tried desperately to show this amazing girl how much she loved her.

Her eyes widened with concern as Alice's breathing grew faster and more laboured, scared that she might start to hyperventilate, but eventually, Alice took a deep, shuddering breath and gently pushed Carys away. "Yes, my dearest, I want you now, I am desperate for you now, but we must get back to the beach, or there will be no food, and I'm starving... it's all the exercise you have forced me to take!" Alice giggled throatily, running her fingers along Carys' neck with a mischievous smile.

Carys let out a soft, longing sigh as Alice gently pushed her away, begrudgingly acknowledging the growling demands of her own rumbling stomach. With a playful pout, she trailed her fingers along the hypnotic curve of Alice's neck, a mischievous blue glint dancing in her eyes.

"As much as I'd love to ravish you here and now, my darling," she murmured, "I suppose you make a fair point." She gently placed a series of zephyr-light kisses along Alice's jawline, her touch igniting sparks beneath the other girl's flushed skin.

With huge reluctance, Carys disentangled herself from Alice's embrace, though she kept one arm possessively wrapped around her waist. She effortlessly picked up her tiny lover and stole a last lingering kiss from her willing lips. "Very well, we call a truce for the moment, then, hey?" Alice giggled and dangled the red bikini top under her nose. "Mhmm! But you'll need this...!"

Giggling conspiratorially as they left the hotel, the two girls walked hand in hand the short distance back to the barbecue area. There were many more people there than when the girls had left, and Alice quickly became the centre of attention, the girls playfully jealous of her magnificent mane of red hair, chattering about hairdressing, hair care, and skincare, while the men stood by, ogling the diminutive Scottish beauty.

One of the men shouted from the barbecue, "Seconds, boys and girls...!" Carys practically waded into the throng gathered around Alice, who was grinning like the Cheshire Cat at all the attention. Carys stood head and shoulders above even the tallest girls as she elbowed her way through to her tiny lover to ensure she got food! Alice seized her hand and gazed up at the tall girl adoringly. "Ooh, honey, I could eat a horse... and you know why, don't you?" She licked her lips lasciviously and lowered her voice so that only Carys could hear: "Better make sure I eat two horses... I'm going to need the energy...!"

Moments later, the two sat on a wooden bench under the big umbrellas, plates piled high with steak, spare ribs, sausages and salad, and Alice snuggled into Carys, resting her head against the tall girl's arm as they ate. "Carys?" whispered Alice indistinctly around a piece of steak.

"Mmm?" from around a spare rib...

"Your friends are lovely!"

"Mmm!"

Alice sighed with contentment and put her plate down beside her. Her arms snaked around Carys' waist, and she looked up at the tall girl, her green eyes shining. Carys gazed lovingly back at her with the rib bone still sticking out of her mouth, and Alice giggled.

"Well, Carys, I see you are spoken for now?" came a deep voice from behind them. A tall, bronzed man squatted behind them and put his arms lightly across the girls' shoulders with a playful grin, planting a light kiss on each of the women's cheeks. "Be lucky, you two, and look after each other," he added, disappearing into the crowd. Carys felt a flush of pride and affection as the man spoke, and her lips curved in a smile. She wrapped her arm securely around Alice's waist, her blue eyes shining with adoration.

"Carys?" breathed Alice.

"Yes, love?"

"You've got barbecue sauce on your nose!" Alice giggled.

Carys went cross-eyed trying to look at the tip of her nose while Alice laughed at her facial contortions. "Here, silly! Bend your head down here," she commanded.

Carys meekly lowered her head, and Alice knelt up and very gently leaned forward and kissed her full on the lips. After a few seconds, she pulled back a little and, with a wide-eyed innocent stare, said: "I wasn't being quite truthful, sweetheart, I just suddenly needed to kiss you!"

With a huge, soppy smile, Carys leaned down, pressing a soft, lingering kiss to Alice's lips, as the small girl's arms wound round her neck. The rest of the world seemed to fade away, leaving only the two of them in a sun-drenched moment of bliss. When they finally parted, Carys stared lovingly at Alice, her eyes shining. "Shall we, my love?" she murmured, her voice low and sensuous as she gestured towards the beach.

Alice gazed up at her tall lover with a mixture of lust and adoration. "Yes, but not for long... just in case you hadn't noticed..." she stuck a small pink tongue out at Carys, struck a pose and lifted her mane of auburn locks with both hands, "I'm a redhead, and if I stay out here too long, I'll fry like a crisp... and that would put a dampener on the evening's entertainment, wouldn't it?" She plastered an angelic look of pure innocence on her face and then ruined it by winking slowly and provocatively.

Carys' breath caught in her throat as Alice's words and gesture ignited a blazing furnace of desire within her. She pulled the other woman closer, her bright blue eyes smouldering with barely restrained yearning.

"Oh, my darling," Carys murmured, her voice thick with longing. "I have no intention of letting you fry in the sun." She emphasised her words with a searing, possessive kiss, her fingers tangling in Alice's luscious tresses.

When they finally parted, breathless and flushed with passion, Carys gazed down at Alice, her expression radiating both love and wicked mischief. "But I assure you," she purred, her voice rich with overtones of promise, "the evening's entertainment is only just beginning..."

With a flourish, Carys swept Alice off her feet, cradling the small woman in her strong, tanned arms. Gently nibbling Alice's ear, she returned to the hotel, each step driven by a raging ardour to hide her captivating companion away from prying eyes. "Now, my love," Carys murmured, her lips brushing against Alice's ear, "let's see what other delights I can uncover before the night is through."

Alice giggled uncontrollably as Carys bore her away from the party. A few of the partygoers were laughing, and one or two waved in farewell. Alice returned the waves and then wrapped her arm around Carys' neck and began to nibble her ear lobe. "How long before you drop me and ravish me here in the street, you gorgeous Amazon?"

Carys' pulse sped up as Alice's delicate caresses set her nerve endings aflame with desire. She paused momentarily, a wicked grin spreading across her lips as she gazed down at the captivating woman in her arms.

"My voracious darling," she murmured, her voice dripping with sultry promise. "I'm afraid I can't make any promises about how long I'll be able to restrain myself." Carys leaned in, her lips grazing the delicate shell of Alice's ear as she continued in a low, seductive purr: "But I can assure you, when I finally do shed all restraints, it will be in the utmost comfort and privacy, NOT in the bloody street!" Alice giggled, and Carys shivered as a wave of goosebumps raced up and down her spine

As they neared the hotel, Carys could barely contain herself; her pulse quickened, and her skin tingled with the tantalising promise of the delights that awaited them both. The mere thought of having Alice all to herself again, of exploring every inch of her beautiful body, set Carys' blood on fire. Yet in that moment, there was no urgency, only a profound, all-encompassing love.

"Almost there, my love," she murmured, her eyes smouldering with passion. "I can hardly wait...!" Alice was breathing hard, almost panting. She shuddered gently as Carys whispered, feeling her body's responses stepping up a gear. Her heart fluttered with longing for the woman she had known only a few scant hours, but with whom she was madly, enduringly and absolutely in love.

Carys' heart swelled with the weight of Alice's unspoken words; the sheer depth of emotion reflected in her beloved's trembling form. She pulled the other woman closer, cradling her as though she were the Holy Grail!

"My darling Alice," Carys murmured, her voice thick with reverence. "You have utterly bewitched me, body and soul." She pressed a tender kiss to Alice's forehead and gently set her down, though she kept one arm wrapped securely around the other woman's waist. With her free hand, she brushed a stray tendril of auburn hair from Alice's face, her touch feather-light and reverential. She leaned in, her lips brushing against Alice's in a tender, lingering kiss.

When they parted, Carys gazed at Alice, her eyes shining with adoration. "And now, I never want to let you go."

They pushed the doors open as Alice's lip trembled, and she could feel the tears welling up inside again. One escaped from the corner of her sparkling green eyes and rolled down her cheek. Seizing Carys by the hand, she dragged her to the lift, saying, "Come on... quick... before I make a fool of myself and cry here in the hotel lobby!"

As Alice's emotions poured out, Carys felt her heart swell with equal parts of elation and tenderness. Without a moment's hesitation, she gathered the other woman into her arms again, cradling her close as she murmured calming words of comfort.

"Hush, my darling," she soothed, her voice barely above a whisper. "There's no need to hold back here, not with me." Carys pressed a feather-light kiss to Alice's tear-stained cheek, her touch tender and reverent.

Gathering her composure, Carys took Alice's hand, intertwining their fingers as she led the other woman towards the waiting elevator. Her azure gaze was filled with adoration, a silent promise that she would always be there to catch Alice, no matter how deep the well of her emotions might run.

As the doors slid shut, sealing them away from the outside world, Carys turned to Alice, her expression radiating pure, unadulterated love. "My beautiful, captivating Alice," she murmured, her voice thick with tenderness. "You could never make a fool of yourself in my eyes."

With a gentle tug, Carys pulled Alice close, her strong, tanned arms enveloping the tiny woman in a warm, protective embrace. She trailed a series of soft, lingering kisses along Alice's hairline, her touch feather-light and soothing. "I'm here," she whispered, her deep voice resonating with unshakable conviction. "And I'm not going anywhere."

The dam burst, and Alice sobbed into Carys' chest, tears of joy, relief and an aching love for this protective, adoring woman who was holding her so tightly and so tenderly. The elevator doors opened, and Alice almost ran along the corridor, hand in hand with Carys, to her room. Taking a deep breath, she flung open the door and rushed inside. As it closed behind the two girls, she threw out her arms to Carys and nestled into the taller woman. "Hold me, Carys, please, just hold me..."

Carys' heart swelled with overwhelming emotion as Alice's sobs filled the air, the sound mingling with the soft click of the closing door. Without hesitation, she gathered the other woman into her arms.

"Shhh, my darling, I've got you," she murmured, her voice thick with tenderness. She trailed gentle, soothing caresses along Alice's back, her touch as light as a feather.

As they stood there, wrapped in each other's arms, Carys could feel the tension slowly bleeding from Alice's trembling form. She pressed a tender kiss to the top of the other woman's head, her blue eyes shimmering with unshed tears of her own.

"I'm here, my love," she whispered, her lips brushing against Alice's forehead. "I'm not going anywhere." Carys tightened her hold ever so slightly, her heart overflowing with a love so profound it threatened to consume her.

Gently, she guided Alice towards the bed, never breaking their intimate embrace. With a tender touch, she lowered them both onto the soft mattress, cradling the other woman as if she were the most precious thing in the world. "Rest now, my darling," Carys murmured, her voice barely above a whisper. "I'll be right here, holding you, for as long as you need."

The raw emotions of the day, the sheer joy of love, the remnants of jet lag, and the expended energies of lust had left Alice exhausted. "Carys... my love... I need to sleep... please don't be cross, I'll make it up to you... with interest, I promise!" Alice kissed her lover hard and long, and even in her exhausted state, she could feel the desire building again. "My god!" she thought, "Is this real love? I thought I'd been in love before, but never anything like this! Only a few hours we've been together, and losing her would be like losing part of me!"

Carys' heart swelled with tenderness as Alice's weary words reached her ears. She gathered the exhausted woman into her arms, kissing her forehead tenderly. "Hush, my darling," Carys murmured, her voice barely above a whisper. "There's no need to apologise. Sleep is what you need right now, and I'll be right here by your side."

With a gentle, soothing touch, Carys lovingly brushed a stray tendril of auburn hair from Alice's face, her eyes dancing with affection. "As for making it up to me," she continued, a playful smile tugging at the corners of her lips, "I can think of a few ways you might go about that!" She punctuated her words with a wink, her fingers tracing the delicate curve of Alice's jaw.

Carys pulled the covers over them, wrapping Alice in a soft, loving cuddle. She trailed tender kisses along the other woman's jawline, her touch feather-light and reverent.

"Go to sleep, sweetheart," Carys whispered, her voice filled with warmth and affection. "I'll be here when you wake, I promise." With a soft sigh of happiness, Carys nestled close to Alice, her strong arms gently embracing the other woman as she surrendered to a peaceful sleep.

Hours later, the moon shone through the window, directly into Alice's eyes. She had forgotten to close the curtain, so she got up sleepily and padded across to the window. "What an amazing dream! What an amazing girl!" She smiled gently to herself and stared out of the window for a few minutes... such a pity it was only a dream. A little tear prickled behind her eyes, and she brushed it away angrily. Only then did she realise that she wasn't naked as she usually slept, but was wearing the pink bikini she had bought before leaving Europe.

For a moment, she stood utterly stunned, looking down at herself. Then she turned slowly and stopped in shock. She squealed in pure joy and leapt onto the bed, smothering the sleeping girl with kisses. "Oh my god, oh my god, Carys, oh god, you're real, you're really here, it wasn't another dream... oh god, oh Carys, I love you, I love you!" She promptly burst into tears again!

Carys awoke with a start, her azure eyes fluttering open at the sound of Alice's joyful squeals. In an instant, she found herself enveloped in a flurry of frantic kisses, her heart swelling with pure, unadulterated elation.

"Alice, my love!" Carys exclaimed, her voice soft and tender as she enveloped the other woman in a fierce yet loving embrace. "You're awake!" She showered Alice's face with warm, affectionate kisses, her fingers softly exploring the beautiful contours of her beloved's features. Her blue eyes sparkled with joyful tears as she gazed at the woman who had so deeply captured her heart.

"I'm here, my darling," she murmured, her tone rich with tenderness. "I'm not going anywhere, I promise." Carys pulled Alice close, cradling the other woman in her strong, tanned arms as she covered her forehead with a flurry of adoring kisses.

When Alice's tears finally subsided, Carys leaned back slightly, her hands framing the other woman's face as she gazed at her with unparalleled adoration. "I love you, too, Alice," she whispers, her voice trembling with the weight of her confession. "With every fibre of my being."

"Oh, Carys, I'm sorry for waking you up like that. I thought yesterday was a dream... nothing that perfect has ever happened to me, and now I'm behaving like a love-sick schoolgirl! I'm not a schoolgirl, but I sure am love-sick!" she laughed, "I'm going to be no use to my company now, the hard-nosed contracts manager replaced with a bundle of raw emotions that bursts into tears every time her beloved says anything nice to her. Kiss me again, now!"

Carys could feel her heart pounding with joy as Alice's words washed over her. She pulled the other woman into a passionate embrace, her lips capturing Alice's in a searing, all-consuming kiss. "My darling Alice," Carys murmured against her lips, her voice thick with adoration. "You are the most precious thing in this world to me." She punctuated her words with a series of delicate kisses, trailing a path along the curve of Alice's jaw.

She looked at Alice, her stunning blue eyes sparkling with unshed tears of pure joy. "I never want to be parted from you, my love," she admitted, her fingers gently tracing the delicate contours of Alice's face. She leaned in, capturing Alice's lips in another passionate kiss, her fingers playing in the other woman's hair. The rest of the world seemed to vanish, leaving just the two, clearly connected by a bond that went beyond space and time.

Breaking away, Alice gasped: "Oh god, I want you again. I don't know what time it is, but I want you, I want you desperately... make love to me, Carys... please!" Carys' breath caught in her throat at Alice's desperate plea, a primal hunger igniting within her very core. Without a moment's hesitation, she pulled the other woman into a huge, bear-hug of an embrace, as her lips crushed, almost bruisingly, against Alice's.

"My darling Alice," she growled, her voice thick with desire, "I want you more than I've ever wanted anything in this world!"

Her fingers traced the delicate curves of Alice's body, memorising every enticing curve as she kissed a scorching trail along the other woman's neck. Carys revelled in the soft, intoxicating scent of Alice's skin, her pulse quickening with each passing second.

With a deep groan, Carys cradled the other woman in her strong, tanned arms as her azure eyes blazed with unconcealed lust, her gaze drinking in the glorious vision before her. "I shall make love to you," Carys murmured, her voice full of scorching promise. "Until you're utterly spent and trembling in my arms." She captured Alice's lips in a deep, passionate kiss, her fingers tracing the delicate contours of the other woman's body as she prepared to devour every inch of her beautiful body.

"No control, Carys. I am yours, we are ours, and you are mine, forever!" Reaching for Carys' head, Alice pulled her lips down to her hardening nipples, "There, darling, just there...!"

Carys' breath caught in her throat as Alice's words sent a jolt of molten desire surging through her veins. With a guttural groan, she obeyed the other woman's desperate plea, capturing her hardened nipple between her lips and flicking it teasingly with the tip of her tongue. "As you wish, my love," Carys murmured, her voice silky smooth. "I am yours, now and forever."

She trailed a path of electrifying kisses along the delicate curve of Alice's breast, her eyes smouldering with unconcealed lust. Carys' fingers danced across the other woman's heated skin, caressing and exploring every tantalising inch.

With a wicked grin, she nipped playfully at Alice's sensitive skin, eliciting a soft gasp of pleasure. Carys' grip on the other woman tightened, pulling her closer as her mouth worked its glorious magic.

"Tell me," she purred, her breath ghosting across Alice's hypersensitive flesh, "How else can I please you, my darling?"

Silently, Alice took Carys' hand and placed it between her open thighs, throwing her head back with a low moan as her lover's fingers found her warm softness... "Oh god... ooohhhh"

Carys gasped as Alice's trembling fingers guided her hand to the other woman's warm, inviting softness. A low groan escaped her lips, her sapphire eyes blazed in the moonlight: "My unappeasable darling," she purred, her voice throaty with desire. "Your wish is my command."

With agonizing slowness, Carys traced the delicate contours of Alice's pussy, her gentle fingertips drawing out soft gasps of pleasure from the other woman. She leaned in, capturing Alice's lips in a deep, red-hot kiss as her caresses intensified.

"Tell me, my love," Carys murmured against Alice's trembling lips. "How does this feel?" She punctuated her words with a gentle, teasing stroke, her touch feather-light yet fiery. The only sound Alice seemed able to make was a trembling moan as she seized her lover's arm, pulling it in tight.

Carys' grip on Alice tightened, her body pressed flush against the other woman's as she continued her sensual ministrations. Every fibre of her being was consumed by the need to bring Alice to the heights of ecstasy. "I want to make you feel as good as you make me feel," she whispered, her voice croaky with longing. "Let me worship every inch of you, my darling."

Alice could say nothing, she was panting and moaning as her orgasm bore down on her like a runaway train. She could feel it as her toes tightened, spasming, her legs stiffening and her back arching in the throes of the most supreme ecstasy, she could barely breathe and the only sound that escaped her lips was a breathy "Carysssss..." as the train reached the end of the line and derailed in flames.

Carys watched, enthralled, as Alice's small body arched in the throes of blissful release. The sight of her captivating lover surrendering so completely to the sensations Carys had ignited within her made her head swim!

With a rasping groan, Carys possessed Alice's lips in a fierce kiss, swallowing the other woman's breathy cries of ecstasy. Her fingers continued their delicate, maddening caresses, drawing out every last tremor.

When the last vestiges of Alice's orgasm subsided, Carys pulled back slightly, her eyes shimmering with unrestrained love. She traced the delicate contours of the other woman's flushed face, her touch like swansdown, light and reverent. "My darling Alice," she murmured, her voice full of tenderness. "You are gorgeous!"

She showered Alice's face with a flurry of soft, adoring kisses, her heart overflowing with love. In this moment, nothing else mattered but the woman in her arms -- her world had narrowed to the two of them, together, inseparable. With a contented sigh, Carys wrapped Alice in her tanned, muscular arms, shielding her with a blanket of safety and love. She trailed gentle caresses along Alice's back, her touch soothing and reverent.

"Rest now, my love," Carys whispered, her lips brushing against Alice's forehead. "I'm here, and I'm not going anywhere."

Tears of bliss trickled slowly from Alice's eyes as she stared at Carys' face in the moonlight. "Do you know how much I love you, you big beautiful Amazon? I love you more than anything in the world, and God preserve anyone who ever tries to take you away from me. And if you love me as little as one-tenth of how much I love you, then I will be happy for the rest of my days. So there!" She prodded Carys on the nose as if to emphasise the point

Carys' heart swelled with joy as Alice's words washed over her. She pulled the other woman close, pressing a tender kiss to her forehead as a single tear of happiness trickled down her cheek.

"My darling Alice," she murmured, her voice thick with emotion. "I love you more than I ever thought possible." Carys brushed the tear-stained strands of hair from Alice's face, her touch feather-light and reverent.

She gently captured Alice's finger with a playful grin, swirling her tongue around the tip as Alice shivered and grinned back. "And I promise you," Carys murmured, her blue eyes shimmering with devotion, "that I will spend every day proving just how much you mean to me."

She pulled Alice into a cuddle, cradling the other woman as though she were the most precious treasure in all the world. She trailed a path of soft, adoring kisses along Alice's jaw, her heart overflowing with a love so profound it threatened to consume her.

"You are my everything, my darling," Carys whispered, her lips brushing against Alice's. "And I will move heaven and earth to ensure we are never parted." With a contented sigh, Carys settled back against the pillows, pulling Alice close as the rest of the world faded away.

Alice's phone chimed her early morning wake-up, and she languidly leaned over Carys to turn it off, deliberately trailing a little pink nipple slowly across Carys' face, giggling as the blue eyes of her lover came into focus, realising what was going on. Carys' heart raced with a delightful mix of surprise and eager anticipation as Alice's beautiful body came into focus.

As she growled throatily and reached for her, Alice playfully slapped her hands away. "Got to go and earn my last pay cheque, my love, then I'm coming after you, and you can show me again how much I mean to you. Now keep your hands to yourself; it's going to take ages to sort out this mess." She playfully flicked her russet crowning glory and skipped out of Carys' reach into the shower.

Half an hour later, an efficient-looking young executive with exquisite makeup and dark red hair in a stern bun and dark-rimmed glasses emerged from the bathroom and giggled as Carys did a double-take. The giggle was instantly recognisable, and Carys grinned and took a step towards Alice, who hopped backwards, laughing. "No, you horny big lummox, you'll wreck the image!"

"My gorgeous girl," Carys chuckled, shaking her head in amused surrender. "You know I can't resist you, no matter how stern and efficient you look!"

Alice grinned and, picking up her phone and laptop bag, handed Carys the phone. "It's ridiculous, darling. We are making plans for our forever, and we have no way of finding each other if we both leave this room! Put your number into my phone and put mine into yours and call me at three o'clock and tell me where to meet you."

As Carys accepted the phone, her fingers brushed against Alice's in a fleeting, electrifying caress. Alice shivered with longing, and Carys' gaze was alight with adoration as she gazed at her tiny soulmate.

"As if I could ever forget you, my heart," Carys murmured, her voice husky, as she tapped Alice's number into her phone, rang Alice's phone and stored her number in it. "I'll be counting the minutes until I hear your voice on the other end of the line."

With a reluctant sigh, Carys returned the phone and forced herself to step back, allowing Alice to make her way through the door. Her eyes followed Alice; a look of pure hunger etched upon her features.

"Go with all my love, sweetheart," Carys said softly. "I'll be waiting for you!"