Orchards and Moonlight - a Mialotte story (TNN)

Real first date

The house was filled with boxes. The full ones stood all taped up in the living room, while in the other areas, there were half-packed and empty boxes. 

Charlotte was wrapping the glassware from the kitchen in bubblewrap, while Mia was helping the girls pack up their things. She could hear music and laughter coming from down the hallway. She smiles softly at herself, she is beginning to think she should tell Mia how she feels. 

Before her thoughts could wander, she heard the sound of bare feet running down the hall. She saw her three girls come running, Mia chasing them while they laughed. 

"Mamma, mamma! We packed up all of our things!" Her eldest told her, she raised an eyebrow and looked at Mia.

"Everything?" Mia smiled at her.

"Yep. All of their things are packed up, even their clothes." Mia came and stood next to her, helping to wrap some wine glasses.

"I am impressed, nice job girls. We are then just about done. The truck should be here any moment." She says as she places the last glasses into a box and tapes it up. She looked into the living room, and Mia could see the shift in her eyes. She could see that CHar's mind was going back to that night. She grabbed her hand, catching Char's attention. She gives Mia a thankful smile.

Just then they hear the truck outside. Reece, Marjorie, Autumn, Winter and even Sorcha are there. They load the truck together, not even taking more than an hour with all the furniture as well. Mia could see every time she picked up something heavy, Charlotte would stare at her, and she would purposefully flex her arms a bit.

"Hey quit undressing her with your eyes and help us." Marjorie scolds Char. She blushes and picks up another box. Was she really being that obvious?

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With everyone's help, Charlotte was moved in by the end of the day. They even helped her put up her pictures and pack out the cupboards. 

Sorcha had headed home after the truck at the old house was loaded, she needed to get back to her wife and daughter. Marjorie and Reece had stayed alongside Autumn and Winter to help unpack and when everything was done, they all went home. 

Mia was cleaning up after dinner, while Charlotte got the girls ready for bed. It all felt so unreal. Charlotte hasn't been this happy in years. After this day, she would finally tell Mia how she feels. She was ready. 

Once the girls were settled, Char joined Mia in front of the fire she had started for them. Char smiled at her before sitting down, slightly leaning into Mia as she wrapped an arm around Char. 

They sat there in comfortable silence as Mia played with Char's hair. Neither of them wants to move. They wanted to stay in that little bubble forever. char was thinking how she she wanted to tell Mia, and so she started to get nervous. She lifted her hand and started chewing on her nails, which Mia quickly realised. 

"Sweetheart. Are you okay? Why are you biting your nails?" Mia takes Char's hand, turning to face her. 

"Yeah, I'm fine... I just... I've been thinking. You and I have been doing this for a while now, and you have really been there for me and I appreciate it more than anything. And I know you said you would wait for me to be ready..." Char stopped for a moment. Mia smiled softly, placing a finger blow her chin, and lifting her head so she could look Char in the eyes.

"Char for you, I would wait until the end of the world." Their faces were so close, that Mia could feel Char's rapid breaths. Char couldn't take it anymore. She wanted Mia. She needed Mia. She didn't even think twice as she lunged forward, crashing her lips to Mia's. 

Mia was shocked at first, but her one hand immediately went to Char's hip and the other to the back of her neck, pulling her closer and deepening the kiss. Char's hands tangled into Mia's hair as she settled onto her lap. Char leaned forward pushing Mia deeper into the couch. 

Mia had to pull away for some air, but Char wasn't done. She started kissing down Mia's neck and then back up to her ear. Mia's hands slid down onto Char's thighs, careful not to put any pressure on them as she didn't want to trigger the woman in her lap.

"Amelia." Charlotte whispered-moaned into her ear, causing a shiver to go down her spine. She then continued to kiss Mia's neck. 

"Char..." Mia tried so hard not to moan her name, but she couldn't help it. Her hands slid hip her hips, and she moved them so she could hold Char's face in her hands.

"As much as I am enjoying this. I want to take you out first." Cha tilted her head a little.

"Take me out?" Her eyes stayed on Mia's lips. She really wanted to kiss her again.

"Yes, sweetheart. I want to take you on a proper date before we do anything." Charlotte nodded, but her eyes stayed on Mia's lips. Not ever moving.

"Okay, but I really want to kiss you again," she whispered, leaning in slowly. Mia smiled softly and leaned in, closing the gap between them.

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The next day, Charlotte asked her in-laws to look after the kids for the day, and they were more than happy to. That is how Mia and Char ended up at a small restaurant on their first official date. 

As the night went on, the two talked like they hadn't seen each other in years. There was never a silent or awkward moment between them. It felt like they had been together for years. It felt like second nature being together. and they didn't want it any other way. 

The drive home wasn't much different, they continued their small talk as Mia drove. the smiles never left their lips as they journeyed home. It wasn't until they were nearly home that a car swerved in front of them, causing Mia to break really hard. 

Instinctively Mia's hand flew in front of Char to stop her from getting hurt. She could feel Char's heart beat rapidly beneath her hand.

"Are you okay?" Mia asked as she lowered her hand. Char just nodded her head. Mia set her hand down on Charlotte's thigh to try and give some comfort while they made the rest of the way home. 

Mia's hand felt so hot on Char's thigh that she couldn't think straight. Unconsciously she flexed her legs beneath the hand. Mia felt this and quickly shot Char a look. She smirked slightly before starting to rub her thumb on her leg. Charlotte bit her lip as she looked at Mia. 

They couldn't get home soon enough. As soon as the car stopped both women jumped out. char digging in her bag for her keys, and Mia stood behind her, hands on her hips, lips pressed against her ear.

"What do you want?" Mia whispered in her ear. Charlotte's breath hitched, and she struggled to put the key into the door. Once she finally got the poor unlocked she grabbed Mia's hand and pulled her inside. She closed the door behind them and pressed Mia up against it.

She leaned in closer, their lips nearly touching.

"I want... you to take me to bed."