Waiting for Never

Chapter 6: I can't

Jude slowly began to stir, Lana's warm body was still behind her. She let out a sigh of relief and stayed quiet for a few moments Just looking into the darkness. Jude then moved her hand behind her finging Lana's hip. She started softly needing it slowly waking Lana up. Jude slowly started to turn her body to face Lana. Her face was now inches away from her lovers, she ran her hand through Lana's dark hair admiring her beauty.

"Juddee..." Lana hummed with her eyes still closed.

"Mhm..." Jude replied quietly.

"I missed count." Lana said slowly opening her heavy eyes. It took Jude a moment to process all the precautions then her eyes widened.

"Lana, their gonna know. Then im going to lose my Job, and you, and then we can never get out." Jude started rambling, Lana placed her hand over Jude's mouth.

"Everything is going to be fine..." She saig groggily. Jude slowly nodded and Lana moved her hand away from her mouth.

"I want to leave...tonight..." Lana said staring into Jude's eyes.

"Tonight?" Jude asked her forehead wrinkled with confusion. To which Lana nodded.

"I do- Jude started but was cut off by Lana kissing her. She moaned into the kiss, Lana pulling Jude on top of her. Lana held her gently, cupping her face with one hand. Jude leaned her neck down and softly kissed the tender area at the base of Lana's neck. Here body went rigid with surprise as trembles shook her body and the euphoric warmth blossomed within her once more. Lana was breathless with delight as Jude showered her with gentle, soft kisses, each with its own flicker of warmth. Jude gazed up at her, she looked thrilled beyond words to be the recipient of affection. Jude drew back again and spent a moment studying her face. Lana took the opportunity to flip Jude over so she was on top. Jude felt her blush deepen under her scrutiny. Lana gazed at her lovingly, her eyes softening with tenderness before sparking with something else. Lana tilted her head to the side and kissed her, her lips demanding. Jude felt a smoldering heat deep within her as Lana gripped onto her hair tightened, her body crushing her body to hers as close as they could get.

"SISSTERRR JUDDEEE!" Someone called banging on her office door. Jude groaned and rolled her eyes.
Lana rolled off her so she could get up, using all her will power Jude pulled herself to her feet. She quickly tied her hair back and put on her habit covering her hair, returning to the tough matriarch of Briarcliff. She took long strides to the door and swung it open, only to see a panicked MaryEunice.

"Sister I am so sorry to bug you this early but Lana Winters has escaped, or atleast we think, she wasn't at head count last night and she wasn't in her cell this morning, but one of the g-"

Mary rambled but was sileneced by Jude's raised hand. Jude was going to tell Mary that Lana had been with her all night because of some stomach flew, but she had an easier way of tricking her.

"Lana Winters is being released, Her and I have had to go over many things leading up to her release. She was returned late last night to her cell by me myself, and I had her sent here early this morning in preparation."

Jude insisted her face remaining straight. Sister Mary let out a sigh of relief. Jude smiled slightly at her and placed her hand reassuringly on her shoulder.

"I appreciate your concern though sister." Jude said softly. Mary had always been a daughter Jude never had. The church was going to send her to an orphanage when she was 14, but Jude took her in and let her live with her in her office, teaching her about all the rules and regulations, how to cook, bake, how to spell, read and sew. She kept her safe making sure no harm would come her way, she was a sweet girl, ambitious and soft, Mary had persisted on calling Jude her mother, but Jude wouldn't allow that, it was always Judy and Suster Jude. When she turned 18 Jude loosened the reins a bit and let her start working, small things like help clean up in the common room, or help with the bakery. Leaving her behind is going to tear Jude apart, and she was sure Mary would be heartbroken.

"Well, I've got to set things up in the bakery!" She said smiling widely. "I will see you later!" She said skipping off.

Jude watched as she disappeared down the corridor, as a tear slowly began to form in the corner of her eye. She quickly wiped it away and walked back into her office. Lana stood in the middle of the room looking at a portrait of Jude that hung on the wall. Jude closed the door to her office and rested her back against it looking at Lana.

"We have a problem." Jude stated softly. Lana slowly turned her head to look at at her.

"I can't leave Mary, she is like a daughter to me. I can't leave her in a place like this.." Jude stated sadly. Lana tilted her head to the side observing Jude's facial expressions change as her thoughts ran wild. Lana walked up to her and placed her hands on her hips.

"She can come....." Lana said softly. Judes head shot up and her eyes were bright.

"Are you sure." Jude asked furrowing her brow, searching Lana's eyes for any sign of doubt. Lana bit her lip and nodded.

"I want you too be happy Jude...and if bringing her along makes you more at ease, then tell her our plan." Lana said simply. Jude smiled then leaned in placing a soft kiss on Lana's cheek.

"I have to go tell her..