Stars Dancing [Dreams-To-Lovers Romance]

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Corrections to Discordant? Check! HC's notes had been quite simple, so some minor adjustments, and I was ready to roll.

Next item: the Dream With Me Now animated series. I tapped play and got busy with chores while I watched; sorting through my luggage, putting laundry in one bag and unworn items in another.

The first episode was over in a flash, and I continued on to the next. Rhoda was still out with Paddy, so I had the duplex to myself, and the quiet alone time was a nice change of pace.

A week on the road traveling with friends had been wonderful, but I'd forgotten the serenity of being by myself and just doing whatever I wanted without having to think about someone else in my space. That thought gave me pause, since I was seeing Cora, but at that moment I got a Bong! New message from her. Sweet!

Cora: you there?

Sam: yep! how's everything?

Cora: more or less settled for today. wanna come over, or are you writing?

Sam: just watching an animation, which we can do together if you're up for it. I need to write a publisher once I've watched some of this, and I think you really need to see it too.

Cora: link me

Sam: Link to Dream With Me Now series. I'll head over. Watch episodes 1-2, and I'll see you soon. 💖

Cora: Can't wait! XOXO 💞

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Sam: XOXO! 💋

So cute. I couldn't help smiling at the pad, and I picked up one of my smaller bags then sent a message to Rhoda.

Sam: So sorry I missed you. Packed up, but going to spend the night with Cora. Want me to take all my bags with?

Rhoda: god no, leave them, and we'll take them to the station in the morning. just meet us there. Have a fun night!

Sam: you betcha! and Rhoda? Thanks so much. For everything. You're the best friend.

Rhoda: right back at ya! 💙

Sam: 🩷

I grabbed my overnight bag and headed for the public porters. Minutes later, I was at Coraline's door and crossing the threshold. She looked fabulous. Polished with hair and makeup, but in casual lounge pants and a tee. I was in my fave comfy shorts and tank top, an essential for the sultry Tennessee nights.

Cora pulled me to her. "I missed you."

"Missed you too," I mumbled against her lips. Then it was nothing but tongues and hands and skin. We made it to the bed that time, and it felt more desperate than I'd realized. The kind of mad passion you get when you feel like there's not enough time, and not enough of all the things you want and need and demand from life.

"Are you always this intense, Samantha?"

"In bed, or in life?"

Cora laughed, "Is there a difference?"

"For the last few years, yeah. Talk about dry spell," I joked. "But you can't put all that on me, Coraline. You're about as starving as it gets."

"Can you blame me? You've been visiting me in dreams for years. Then you show up at my concert, and I had to keep my clothes on for hours. And now you're going off and leaving me here by my lonesome, so I've gotta get as much of you as I can while I have the chance."

"Aw, Cora, are you gonna miss me that much, baby?" I taunted, knees straddling her hips, hands braced above her shoulders. Her throat bobbed as she swallowed, and her eyes traced down my body.

I quirked an eyebrow at her, smirking. "You're not done, are you, Coraline? You need more of me, right? Well guess what, I'm at your service, love."

And I kissed from her jawline down her neck, across her shoulder, letting her feel my lips but not the rest of me. Her hands traced by hips and around, pulling my ass, but I didn't lower my hips to hers. No, I could be cruel in all the right ways when a naked woman was involved.

My tongue found one nipple then the next as Cora arched against me, moaning, squeezing my butt in demand, and I kissed my way down to what I knew she really wanted, parting her, tasting her, flicking my tongue against her most sensitive need. I got exactly the reaction I wanted, then plunged my tongue where she wanted me most, fingers working her thighs, thumb dipping inside.

Cora was lost to the world. Gone on a wave, and I wanted to join her. I pushed my core against her knee, and she pushed back.

Two bodies. One being, and a climax that left us collapsing against each other.

I smiled against her skin, content, and feeling like I'd come home.