Gratitude

A Long Time Coming

Laura's POV

I hear a knock at the door and immediately turn and face Danny "SHIT!!" I screech "OMG OK,OK, ITS OK, UMMM thanks Danny see you later" I blurt as I make my way frantically to my bedroom door.

Danny just waves "no problem Laura go have a good time" she replies while smiling as I practically run from my room to answer my door.

I don't think I've ever been this excited in my life and I can't wait to see her again. We have a lot of lost time to make up for. There's so much we need to talk about, and even if this isn't a date date, which I really want it to be, we can still get to know each other again.

And of course in my internal ramblings, I stumble and almost face plant into my nice wood floor. Luckily I save it at the last minute, and only end up on my butt in front of the door. Thank god I hadn't let Carmilla in yet, she already knows I'm a huge dork but still. I quickly get up and close the short space between me and the front door. Taking a deep breath, in an attempt to calm myself, I slowly unlock the door and turn the knob opening the door a crack.

Trying to fake nonchalance I peek out the crack only to be met with Carmilla at her most stunning, wearing skin tight leather pants and another skin tight crop top leaving her pail stomach exposed. I can't help but stare. God, this women is stunning, everything about her screams beauty and confidence I suspect if it weren't for our shared past she wouldn't even be giving me the time of day, women that gorgeous don't look at me the way she is now. But who am I to complain, she seems interested so who the hell cares right!

I'm pulled from my lingering gaze and thoughts by Carmilla clearing her throat "Like something you see cupcake??" She asks with a smirk. Knowing where my thoughts must be wondering to.

I immediately feel the heat rise to my cheeks "Huh, umm...ya" I reply through my embarrassment. Seriously how does she affect me like this the date thingy hasn't even officially started yet.

Her smirk turns to a confident smile "glad to hear it cutie" she says as she very obviously looks up and down my body "ready to go? You look amazing by the way"

"Ya" I respond starting to think a little more clearly. "I think you're really going to like what I have in mind."

And with that we both head towards her car parked on the street out front. I make sure the front door is locked and jog carefully to catch up with Carmilla who is already holding the passenger door open.

Closing the door behind me she walks quickly around the car with ease, looking damn sexy as she does. I'm still watching her as she opens the door and slides smoothly in, and turns the key to the ignition making the car purr.

Carmilla turns to me looking amused "so where are we going on this fine night beautiful?"

My cheeks turn red once again as her eyes seem to burn into my soul my mouth goes dry immediately "umm..." my mind goes blank for a moment but then the address pops into my head "2105 Royal Windsor Dr"

Carmilla's mouth drops as she processes the address "Scooter's Roller Palace??" She asks hesitantly "you remembered?" she adds looking completely shocked.

I sure hope it's a good kind of shock. When we were kids she would go on and on about roller skating but she was never able to go because of the wonderful lady who was her mother. "Of course I remembered Carm." I reply looking shyly at my hands "I realize it's been a very long time since we last discussed roller skating but we always said your first time would be with me and even if it's not your first time it will still be the first time seeing each other for so long which is something"

I return my gaze to the beauty seated beside me, my eyes taking their time running up her form and finally resting at her eyes which look sad. Its then that the fear hit me, god damn it, I should have asked her what she wanted to do. Why must I always assume.

With my frantic thoughts I try to fix my mistake "Oh my god I am such an idiot" at this Carmilla seems confused but continues to listen "we can do something else I have nothing else planned but I'm sure..."

It's then that Carmilla silences me by placing her hand on my lap "Laura, no offence but shut up" she smirks and I cant help but to smile back while rolling my eyes at myself "roller skating is great, I was just surprised you remembered how much I wanted to go. I mean it was so long ago."

It's Carmilla's turn to look at her hand which is still placed on my thigh. I place my hand on hers making her look into my eyes, and say the truest thing I've ever said "Carmilla I could never forget anything about you." We both laugh lightly as I add "You're too damn amazing to forget, even the small details"

With that we head to the skating rink making small talk on the way and discussing what's been going on in our lives. Both of us telling the other about our jobs, our hobbies, and our friends. The amazing thing is that it feels like no time has passed between us, we just fall into our old ways. It's like returning back home after being away for way too long.

It's then that we arrive at the skating palace and head in, Carmilla holding open the door open for me. Once inside we rent our roller skates and sit down to put them on. Carmilla picks it up really quickly and is better then me after barely a half hour. That's what I get for taking the women who's good at everything roller skating.

Its after nearly an hour of skating that Carmilla suggests going to one of the tables to order some grub and rest up. I think I saw some sort of cookie on the menu earlier so there was no objections from me.

After a waitress comes and takes our order Carmilla leans across the table and places her hand in mine and just looks into my eyes. Damn, it's easy to get lost looking into those. She looks like she wants to say something but seems conflicted. So I blurt out something I've had on my mind since that first time I saw her yesterday. "You still like me right??" Ooo geez I shoulda thought that through a little more. "I mean like, like like. Cuz like when we were kids I thought you did and then now were on a date but this isn't a friends date right?? Like this is a date date?? As in I'm not crazy and your into me??"

It's Carmilla's audible laugh that silences me. Ohhh god it's a friends date I just made a fool of my self and it's A FRIEND DATE!! I guess Carmilla saw the look of horror on my face because she quickly stops laughing and squeezes my hand.

"Hey Laura relax, I'm really into you ok? If we were just friends I wouldn't be wanting to do the things I want to do to you. Not to mention I don't go on 'dates' with my friends" she smirks naughtily at me "I go on dates with the women I want to fuck." I immediately feel the heat rise to my cheeks but also feel the familiar pull her words cause. I've forgotten how direct she could be sometimes, I can honestly say I don't mind it at all.

Squeezing my hand again drawing me out of my thoughts "ok?" She asks checking to see if her words sunk in at all.

"Ok" I reply looking back at her "so.." I continue before I can lose my nerve "what, umm...things do you want to do to me?"

Her eyes darken immediately in response to my question and gives me a look that sends shivers down my body. "You really want to know cupcake?" She asks "Cuz I can show you if you want"

The dark look in her eyes let's me know exactly what she has in mind. This may be our first date but I've wanted this with her for nearly 10 years I think I've waited long enough.

"Ok, show me then" I reply, earning and audible intake of breath from the women in front if me.

Her face already has a sly smirk which promises things to come "You asked for it" she grins "take your skates off. Let's take this back to my place?" She asks forming it in a question to make sure it's fine with me.

"Ya let's go" and with that we both quickly leave and get in her car our ordered food forgotten. We drive in excited silence both anxious and eager for things to come.

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A/N.
Hey guys sorry for the long update trying to give you a good chapter but still have deadlines of my own to meet just know I haven't forgotten about you.

Also I'd like you guys to know that there will be some explicit content to come so I will be changing the rating. But never fear I'll make it so you can skip over it if it makes you uncomfortable but it will be in there so you are warned!!

Also if you guys have any requests for the story they're always welcome. I do plan on having some drama to come I just want to give Carmilla and Laura a little honeymoon bliss time before shit happens. ALSO don't forget to like and follow!! Till next time.