CHAPTER 16

  Carly's eyes moved rapidly from side to side searching Dylan's as she came closer to her,her intentions so clear.Her heart and whole body jumped into life when Dylan's finger tips trailed along her exposed arm,sending tingles of excitement and a quiet shiver through her body. It was the same thing she had felt every time their bodies made contact but this time it felt more intense.It wasn't just an innocent touch,it was gentle yet so sensitive. Dylan's ocean blue eyes made her lose control as they captured her in a world she could not easily return from and her freshness only heightened her desire to cover the distance between them and kiss her but she hesitated.

             "What are you doing?" she asked softly.

            "I don't know," Dylan replied but never left her eyes even for a second. "I just know that I want to keep touching you." This time she moved closer and stopped just a few inches from her lips.Carly held her breath or rather,her breath caught even without her realizing.

"Can I kiss you?" she heard her whisper almost inaudibly.

   Carly couldn't believe she had heard her right judging from how she had reacted the other day in the same place. She only knew that she wasn't dreaming because Dylan was only a few inches from her mouth looking at her.Her eyes were now a shade darker making them seem even more beautiful, but waiting hesitantly for her reply. She nodded slowly.

     Dylan moved in and their lips met.It was a light, warm but testing kiss.She was still hesitant and Carly knew it was her turn to either push her away or encourage her for more.'Where did that first thought even come from?' God knew she had been hoping for this moment and she wasn't just going to let it pass her by.She leaned in and parted her lips slightly. Dylan took the hint and deepened the kiss.It was soft at first then slowly gained momentum and passion. She responded in the same way,the feeling of the soft lips against hers taking her into a whole new level. She felt light headed as if her heart was not pumping enough blood to her head and she staggered back. Dylan caught her just as her back hit the metallic locker behind her.She threw her arms around her neck yielding to the intensity of the kiss which had turned from one of a naive teenager to one filled with confidence.

     They were so caught up in their own world that they didn't realize that it was nearing closing time. The voice of the janitor announcing it pulled them apart abruptly, each short of breath.They were lucky he did that everyday to alert anyone who might be using the showers late before he barged in. Otherwise they would have been busted.In the moment of panic,Carly's towel fell on the floor.Maybe because Dylan had tugged on it when they were kissing making it loose but instead of getting it,they looked at each other and laughed.

  Dylan then bent down to retrieve it but instead of giving it back to her, her gaze fell down to her now exposed small breasts.She stared for a while before raising her eyes and met hers.She gave a visible swallow which Carly didn't fail to notice.

            "You are so beautiful," Dylan  said softly.

Carly smiled but instead of replying, she decided to tease her.She grabbed her towel and wrapped it around her again.

         "Where did you learn to kiss like that?"

Dylan blushed and looked past her for a while. She had to admit that the blush made her even more cute.When she turned back to her,she had a grin on her face.

          "I guess it comes naturally," Dylan replied,quoting what she had said earlier about her moves during cheer practice and they both laughed.

          "Like seriously, that wasn't your first kiss,was it?"

Dylan seemed to think for a while then replied, "No it wasn't.What about you?"

Carly was hesitant at first then decided to be honest even though she felt embarrassed about it because she now felt like a kid.

           "That was my first kiss," she said softly.

Dylan smiled but seemed to notice her embarrassment. She moved closer and cupped her cheeks then looked into her eyes. Just a little touch and the same tingling sensation flowed through her body.

           "It never feels right until you are with the right person," she said it quite confidently as if she was an expert.

 She smiled, "Who taught you that?"

          "My mom.We talk much about almost everything even though she doesn't know what I just told you.She's still waiting for me to go tell her when I've had my first kiss. She doesn't know I'm gay either." They both laughed.

Carly thought for a while considering if what she wanted to tell her was right or if it would cause her to panic again like she had when she broached the subject about their friendship. But looking at her now,her eyes shining brightly and the fact that the kiss had been too intimate to be false pretense, she chased away her doubts.

            "I'm glad my first kiss was with you. It felt so good and right."

Dylan kissed her again but lightly on the lips.

            "It felt right kissing you too Lee," Dylan replied with a smile.Carly returned it then retrieved the lotion from where it had been dropped and forgotten earlier. "Can I help you with that?" 

  She smiled and handed it to her,"We have five minutes before the janitor comes in,so we have to be really fast."

Dylan took it and nodded with a smile. Carly turned and let her apply the lotion on her back but it took all the strength she had not to turn around, grab her and kiss her all over again.

    Two minutes later,the two walked out of the school entrance together giggling like the young teenagers they were but unlike other days,they were holding hands.Carly however let go of her when she noticed her brother going towards their car.Dylan followed her gaze and saw him.

           "I guess we are not there yet?" she asked regarding them holding hands in public. At first Carly thought she was serious until she turned and found her smiling.

            "I didn't know I was attracted to girls until I met you," she said."So holding hands especially in public might be hard at first."

             "It's okay and I'm totally okay with that.Like I said, even my mom doesn't know I'm gay and I don't think I'm ready for that yet," Dylan replied. "I guess I'll see you tomorrow then because you'll be riding with him?"

            "Yeah,I have to," she replied then took her hand briefly. "I will text you,okay?"

           "Okay,bye."

  Carly then walked away with a smile towards the car.She even greeted her brother unlike other days and he was surprised.

         "Where were you?"

          "Taking a shower in the gym locker room. Putting the school facilities to maximum use." 

And that was it.It didn't surprise her that he didn't even ask who she drove home with the other days when she didn't wait for him but it was good because she would have told him it was none of his business. That was their daily life.She fastened her seat belt,took out her phone and relaxed.

  They passed Dylan on her bike and she smiled at her through her window then texted;

          "I wish I didn't have to ride with him.It's much more fun around you."

Several seconds later,Dylan texted back.

          "You should have run away with me."

Carly smiled at the obvious joke. Or maybe she should have.She thought silently.

           "You're  bad," she teased back then wished her a safe ride  and that they would talk later that night.

When she finally went to bed that night, she was smiling ear to ear.Her day had gone perfectly and after the conversation on the phone with Dylan, she knew that the next days would be even more fun and  enjoyable.

                      *****

   The next days went on perfectly.Sneaking around became their daily thing.Since Dylan had already been made captain, it was easier to access the gym at whatever time she wanted. They would linger behind after everyone had left for their making out sessions.Anyone who spotted in public then would think they were just best friends because they tried to cover their relationship every way they could but only because none of them was ready to go public. They hadn't even defined their relationship until a few weeks later.

    It was a Friday afternoon and they were in the gym practicing as usual. Carly turned towards the basket ball court where Dylan was very focused,making passes with the ball between her team mates. It was always so enjoyable watching her play.She watched with a smile as Alison tried to block her as she headed forward to score.Dylan dribbled the ball expertly between her legs then turned around her and made a jump shot.The ball hit the back board then bounced back before going through the hoop making a perfect score.She jumped up in excitement as her team mates cheered.

         "Nice work Lewis," the coach said.

 Her smile widened admiring her every move that she forgot what she was doing.

          "Carly,If you are interested too much in whatever they are doing over there,you can as well join them!" Emily shouted at her.She rolled her eyes and tried to concentrate for the next few minutes until practice time was over.

     As usual, Dylan met her in the locker room after everyone else had left.She came smiling proudly,the signs of victory clearly showing on her face. 

        "Congratulations captain!" she said to her.

   Dylan placed a kiss on her cheek with a smile,"Thanks beautiful."

She made as if to move away towards the showers but Carly pulled her towards her and deepened the kiss. "Where do you think you are going?"

 Dylan grinned, "You don't mind that I'm all sweaty?"

            "It's a good thing we have deodorant,right?" 

Dylan laughed but then pulled her towards her again and kissed her more firmly.The kiss turned from tender to eager and passionate.

                  *****

    Dylan let her hand feel it's way a long the bottom of Carly's shirt.She felt her soft skin with her hand enjoying the feeling of Carly's warm body responding from the sensation. It wasn't the first time she was touching her like this but the desire to go further grew deeper everyday. She however knew that she had to take things slowly because even though she had been with another girl before, Carly hadn't and she knew how fragile that made someone.

    She however wasn't ready for what Carly did next.She grabbed her hand and placed it on her chest.Dylan stopped and looked at her. She knew she shouldn't have yielded to it especially since anyone could have barged in on them any minute but Carly encouraged her.She moved her hand slowly watching for any uncertainties but finding none,she fondled the small but perfect breasts enjoying every squirm that Carly made.When their lips met again, a tiny moan escaped from both of them almost at the same time.

    She didn't know how her hand left Carly's chest and landed just above the waistband of her short cheer leading skirt.She felt her lean firmly against a locker as she raised her hips in the air.Dylan slipped her hand into her skirt and felt her center. Just as wet as she had imagined even through her panties.

          "Stop,stop!" Carly said breathlessly and caught her hand.

           "Sorry I got carried away," she replied with a smile.

            "I know," she exhaled. She looked into her eyes for a while. "You know by now that I'm a virgin,right?"

           "Yes,I know that," she replied."And it's okay,"she added.

           "Why are you so calm about it?"

    She shrugged, "I don't know, because I was one too and I was uncertain at first.I know all about it." Carly relaxed but didn't say anything. To be totally honest,Dylan wasn't so calm about it.Her first time was with a more experienced person who took it slow with her.She had an idea how to go about it but she was a little afraid that something might go wrong.She however had to show confidence.She rubbed her arm gently to calm her.

        "I won't go there if you are not ready."She kissed her again more lightly. "I'll go shower then we can walk home together, okay?"

Carly nodded.She stepped away towards the shower stall.

            "Dylan?" She stopped and turned. "Are we girlfriends?"

 She grinned, "Do you want to be my girlfriend?"

Carly blushed then challenged her,"Do you want me to be your girlfriend?"

           "I thought you already were," she teased then added,"Yes,I want you to be my girlfriend." Carly smiled showing that she was satisfied with the answer. "It will only be a moment," she added motioning to the shower.

          "Okay babe," Carly replied and that was the most satisfying feeling.