Forbidden

Chapter 9

Chapter 9

That night after everyone ate, Dana and Stewart decided to call it a night and head to a hotel. Besides the fact that Stef's apartment was very small, they had some business that they wanted to quickly take care of in the morning. But they promised that they would all meet up for brunch the next day.

Stef was sitting in bed as Lena was beginning her nightly routine in the bathroom. Stef found herself constantly gazing at Lena through the open bathroom door. The past month had been such a blur to her. Who would have thought that she would fall for her boss's fiancé? But she had. And she knew that everything that they were about to go through would most definitely be worth it; for she could not imagine being without Lena.

While Lena stood by the bathroom counter top Stef couldn't help but look over her scantily clad body. She only was wearing her lace panties, and a tank top, paired with one of Stef's plaid shirts. Her body was driving Stef crazy. They had yet to be intimate with each other or even see the other fully naked. Granted there was that day where Stef bathed Lena after the incident but that was complete different. And since then Stef has been pretty hesitant to make a move because of Lena's bruises and the amount of stress she was dealing with. But tonight, something different was in the air; something new to even Stef.

Lena on the other hand was more than ready. Since moving in with Stef she has been trying to throw subtle hints here and there, but Stef didn't seem to catch on. But tonight, she could tell that things were going to change. The whole day caused Lena to feel like a new person. She has her family back thanks to Stef and she knew that this was just the beginning.

She could see the way Stef was looking at her through the mirror and that alone was doing something to her. There has been a couple of occasions where she has seen that look in Stef's eyes but she never acted on it. Causing Lena to swim in her own insecurities as to why. She knew that Stef had a past with different women that she just left high and dry. This was no secret and it was made clear that whatever it was that they were doing was not the same. But she couldn't help but think that maybe Stef just couldn't help it. What if she did get tired of her and decide to just up and leave? Lena just pushed those thoughts to the back of her head. She couldn't let them get in the way, because the one thing that she did know was that she loved Stephanie Marie Foster. So, no matter what happened, it wouldn't be something that she regrets.

Lost in her conflicting thoughts she didn't even hear Stef get up from the bed; it wasn't until she was in the doorway that she noticed her. "Hello, beautiful," she said in a soft tone letting off a sweet soft smile. Lena just smiled in reply looking down, amazed at how this woman can make her blush with just two words. As Lena leaned her back against the counter, Stef took a seat at the edge of the bathtub.

"Love, there's something I feel as though I need to get off my chest. Just so that there's no questions, or doubts, or confusions". Speaking with her eyes, Lena just gave Stef her full attention though she was filled with worry. Taking the cue Stef continued to lightly smiling u at Lena before looking to her hands again for words that she knew would not be there.

"I've never really been in a situation like this before. I'm not sure exactly what to say".

"You know, Stef, it's ok. If you want to leave, then you can. I won't hold anything against you. You've done so much..." Stef stood and held Lena's face within her hands. Looking at her as to ease her worries and to put to rest her insecurities. "Love, I would never leave you. There's nothing that could ever make me not love and want to be here for you. I love you so much Lena Adams I honestly do. More than I have loved anything in such a long time. I want you to be my partner, Lena. I want to be with you, I want to be your...your girlfriend. I have never felt as committed to someone until the day I realized that I was crazy in love with you. When Mariana asked if I was going to adopt her alongside with you, so many amazing thoughts swarmed my mind. Thoughts of us building a life together Lena. I am in love with you".