Borrowed Time

Chapter Eighty Six

Trying to get into lingerie before Esme came in from taking out the trash was probably one of the hardest things that Juliette had tried to do in a long time. But Esme was worth it, that was why she'd hidden this set from her after shopping on Saturday anyways... Penny and Emma had joked about how she should surprise Esme with something... And they were right. Esme deserved it. She was a good partner, she deserved to have a little fun.

She heard the door shut before Esme's footsteps got louder... But they stopped in the bathroom first to wash their hands. Good... On many levels, the biggest one being that they wouldn't have trash residue on their hands.

"So, I was thinking that we could make dinner together and then maybe watch a movie or something, how does that sound?" Esme called, and Juliette smiled, slipping the straps over her hips before she worked to fasten the bra... She only had a few more seconds at most.

Fuck. Respond. Make sure they know that you heard them.

"It sounds great, I'd really like that." She responded, and she heard the doorknob jiggle. Shit. Perfect timing. Juliette settled on the edge of the bed, doing her best to position herself in a way that was alluring... But it was hard, how was she supposed to know what Esme would like?

"Cool, because I just wanna do something..." Esme lifted their head and Juliette watched their expression shift as they tossed their phone down on the dresser and stepped into the room, shutting the door behind them. "Fun... Hi..." They murmured, and Juliette smiled, standing up to walk closer to them as she saw them swallow heavily, unsure of where to look first... God, it was nice to be wanted...

It made her feel better about the last couple days, this was something she should've done sooner... Well, there wasn't really a time sooner that wasn't her freaking out or being in class, but it was still helpful.

"Like what you see, sweetheart?" Juliette asked, and Esme nodded, reaching out to run a hand down her stomach before linking their fingers into the waistband of her panties, pulling her closer by them. Careful. Don't tear something so pretty... Juliette wanted this to last through more than one encounter.

"Uh huh... Is... I... Is it my birthday or something? Like, it's not August... But I feel like it could be." Esme murmured, kissing up the side of her neck in a way that made Juliette feel breathless as she tangled her fingers into Esme's hair, tugging softly... Fucking hell...

"Do you like it?" She asked, hearing her voice crack when Esme sucked a mark right above her collarbone before pulling back.

"I love it... When did you get this one? That same time with Shelby?" Esme asked, their hands sliding over Juliette's body, touching every inch that she could reach... Shit, it felt so nice to be wanted, to be craved.

"No, actually. You know when you and your mom went into that antique shop and we split off for a bit?" She asked, and Esme furrowed their brows, nodding... Come on, you've got it sweetheart... Think for a moment.

"Yeah, of course." Then it seemed to dawn on Esme... Yeah, this had been a four person brainchild, Tegan had picked out the set, actually. She said it made her eyes pop, and Penny and Emma had agreed. "Oh." They murmured, and Juliette nodded.

"Yeah. They helped me pick this out... Your friends have great taste." Juliette said, tracing her fingers down Esme's face as she listened to their breathing stutter. She wrapped her free arm around Esme's waist, pulling them flush together. Her perfect girl.

"Well, that's... That's not wrong at all, is it." Juliette swung them around and pushed Esme down onto the bed, crawling on top of her... She loved the look of shock on Esme's face, the way that they gasped when they landed... So fucking sexy. "Woah... Shit... Hi..." Esme said, their voice cracking over the word 'hi'... God, so cute.