Gold Rush

Chapter seven

Seven days before the heist, Lou was unable to fall asleep. She tossed and turned in her bed, but sleep just wouldn't come. So she got up and went to the main room downstairs to watch TV. She didn't know that Charlotte was having the same problem upstairs.

After hours of turning uncomfortably in her bed, Charlotte decided to go downstairs to get something to drink. They both slept just in T-shirts and underwear, and neither of them bothered to put anything else on since they didn't expect to meet anyone.

When Charlotte came downstairs, she saw Lou choosing what she wanted to watch and said, "Can't sleep?"

Lou really didn't expect anyone there, so she jumped and with a breathy voice said, "Fuck, you better stop doing that."

But then she spotted the outfit Charlotte wore. It was a Taylor Swift shirt and black lacy underwear. Lou got very hot but also became all aware of her own clothes-lacking outfit. But she was able to compose herself and make a snarky comment about Charlotte wearing Taylor Swift merch for sleeping.

With a very serious face, Charlotte said, "You will stop making that face while talking about Taylor Swift or I will pierce the other tire of your so-loved bike."

Lou lifted her hands in defense and said, "Okay, okay, I just wouldn't guess you are a Swiftie."

"When I finish with you, you will be a Swiftie as well." Charlotte scoffed.

Lou just smirked and asked Charlotte if she couldn't sleep either, to which Charlotte answered, "No, I've been tossing and turning for hours. What are we going to watch?" Lou looked up at her with raised eyebrows "Who said you're invited?"

Charlotte rolled her eyes and said "Shut up," and sat down next to Lou. She lifted the blanket that Lou was under so she could cover herself too. They were sitting closely next to each other and both felt shivers down their spine because their bare legs were touching, they decided to watch Men in Black, both trying not to think about the fact that the person of their desires was right next to them half naked.

They kept stealing glances at each other throughout the movie, Charlotte was mesmerized by the blonde's beauty. She has never met someone so gorgeous, charismatic, and witty at the same time. Even like this, bare-faced, she looked like a goddess with those sharp cheekbones and perfectly sculptured face.

She was lost in thought when Lou's ocean-blue eyes met her greens. Neither of them were able to look away for a while, seconds later, they averted their eyes back to the movie with awkward smiles. Lou ended up being the braver one, and took Charlotte's hand gently, stroking her palm with her thumb, until she intervened their fingers, a sweet smile touching their faces.

While the movie was playing, they both drifted off to sleep, Lou's head on Charlotte's shoulder. In the morning, the team found them even more cuddled up, both women basically hugging each other tightly.

The women stood there, their eyes fixed on the couple nestled together on the couch. "What do we do?" Rose whispered, voicing the question that hung in the air.

Constance pulled out her phone, a mischievous glint in her eyes. "I don't care what you do, but I'm taking a picture."

Tammy and Debbie exchanged a knowing glance, aware of their friend's fondness for the other woman. Debbie finally broke the silence, "We'll go to the kitchen and wait until those two wake up." She gestured for the team to follow her, "Move, move."

As the team began to disperse, Constance had a different idea. She picked up a pillow and tossed it at the sleeping women. The sudden yelp that followed caused everyone to turn back.

"Why the hell would you do that?" Lou grumbled, clearly displeased. She tried to sit up but was momentarily startled by the warm body next to her. An awkward silence fell over them as they looked at each other.

"Well, good morning," Nineball chimed in, a wide smirk on her face. "So, what's going on here?"

Charlotte rolled her eyes, "Couldn't sleep, watched a movie, fell asleep, end of story." She rose from her seat, intending to freshen up and change. As she shrugged off the blanket, she could feel the women's eyes on her, their gazes drawn by her lack of clothing. Too tired to react, she chose to ignore them and headed upstairs to her room.

Once Charlotte was out of sight, Constance let out a whistle. "Damn, that's some ass," she commented. Lou felt a strange irritation at her words. "Shut up, Constance. And all of you, leave now!" she commanded.

With a sigh of relief, Lou ensured everyone had indeed left before making her way to her room.