Secrecy (Hosie)

Part 27: Patience

Josie tries to remind herself that they are watching a movie first, that she needs to control her desires for just a little while longer.

They both enter Hope's house a few minutes later. Hope locked the front door before stepping behind Josie, sliding her coat off her shoulders, "Couch or bed?"

Hope hangs up her coat by the door, turning to see a confused Josie staring at her, wide-eyed and blushing, "I thought we were watching a movie first?"

Hope chuckles at her expression, "We are, babe. Would you rather watch the movie on the couch or in the bedroom?"

Josie's blushes at her mistake, "Oh—sorry um, the bed. Can I wear your t-shirt again?"

"Sure, love. Let's go," Hope picks Josie up bridal style, carrying her up the stairs and Josie laughs loudly at the gesture. The sound makes Hope's heart flutter, and her smile grows.
She sets Josie down on her bed, walking to her dresser and retrieving a shirt from inside. She tosses it to Josie, "I'll go grab some popcorn. Want anything else?"

"Nope, this is perfect. Thank you."

Hope smiles in response as she exits the room again to run to the kitchen. Josie undresses herself to slip on Hope's shirt, immediately feeling comfortable in the material. Hope makes her way back into the room, handing Josie the bowl and setting a glass of water on the nightstand before walking to the TV and slipping the movie from Lizzie into the DVD player. Josie watches as she walks back over to the dresser, pulling out a shirt for herself.

Her mouth goes dry as Hope lifts her top over her head, unclasps her bra, and lets them fall to the floor without a word. She thinks back to the image on her phone, the nude photo Hope sent her as a tease, "You know, what you did at lunch was cruel."

Hope smirks, knowing exactly what Josie is referring to, "Oh? I thought I was doing you a favor. Sorry it troubled you so much." It's a fake apology, Hope is rather proud of her effect on Josie.

"I'm sure you are."

Hope throws an innocent look to Josie as she unbuttons her jeans, pulling them down her legs and stepping out of them so that she only remains in her panties.

Josie's jaw slacks at the sight in front of her, and she knows she's being teased, but she can't even bring herself to complain, "Damn."

Hope smirks as she pulls her oversized t-shirt over her head, concealing her skin from Josie's sight, "What's that, my love?" She doesn't need Josie to repeat herself, she heard her very clearly, but she loves to tease her.

Josie swallows as she looks back up to meet Hope's knowing eyes, "Shut up." She blushes and pouts as Hope walks over to the bed. She slides under the sheets next to Josie. She adjusts the pillows so she can prop herself up, spreading her legs so that Josie can lay between them, leaning her back against Hope's front. Josie sighs in content as she rests on Hope, feeling the other girl's chest rise and fall against her with every breath.

Josie takes Hope's arms and wraps them around her body, seeking the security and strength they offer. She  grazes her own fingertips along them as she reaches for the remote to press play.

Hope whispers in her ear as the movie starts, "Are you comfortable, babe?"

Josie hums in response and Hope plants a kiss on her temple. "I could get used to this." The thought slips from her lips involuntarily. The words that follow are more intentional as Josie glances slightly upward at her girlfriend, "I love you, Hope."