Love Nips

"Do you have enough concealer on babe?" Sam smirked as she wrapped her arms around Nikki's waist.

The two were in Perth, finishing up the season with Perth Glory FC before traveling to the states for the start of the NWSL season with the Chicago Red Stars. It was their off day and as per usual, they were going to spend it at the beach.

"Well, someone got adventurous last night. So, it takes me longer than usual to cover them all up." Nikki glared at Sam in the mirror while she finished covering the numerous dark marks on her collarbone.

"I don't remember you complaining last night. In fact, I think your words were 'Yes Sammy oh right there. Don't you dare stop.' You don't get to be mad at me for following your wishes."

"I didn't tell you to mark both sides of my neck, down my collarbone, and parts of my breasts. Nice try." The blonde looked over herself in the mirror once more. There were a few faintly darker spots, but unless you were up close, they shouldn't be visible. It would have to do. She was eager to get to the beach and relax.

"Sorry?" Sam shrugged as she pulled away.

"Mmhmm." Nikki just smiled at her.

The two women made their way to the front of the house and grabbed the beach bags they had prepped the night before. Both were eager to lay under the sun and relax before finishing up the season with a push to the playoffs with Perth. Sam got everything loaded into the car and took off for their favorite spot. They joined hands over the center console, letting the radio play. It was a comfortable silence.

When they arrived at the beach, Sam sprung out of the car and grabbed their bags. She had started walking towards the beach when she realized that she didn't hear the footsteps of her favorite blonde behind her. Confused, Sam turned around and looked for her girlfriend. Nikki was still in the car, using the mirror on the sunshade to examine her neck.

"Everything alright?" Sam tapped on the window, accidentally scaring Nikki. The blonde jumped as high as her seatbelt would allow. When she realized it was just Sam, she glared at her through the window.

"Jeez Sam are you trying to give me a heart attack?" Nikki grumbled as she flipped the sunshade closed.

"No...I'm just wondering why you aren't sprinting towards the beach?" Sam cocked her head. Nikki couldn't help but forgive her. She could never stay mad when the brunette was adorably confused.

"I was checking one last time to make sure I had enough concealer on to cover all of the hickeys you left." She answered as she opened the door and climbed out.

"I thought you checked before we left the house?"

"I just wanted to make sure Sam." Nikki kissed her cheek and then took her hand. "Now let's go pick out a good spot. I have a book to curl up with."

"Excellent."

Together they walked down the well-worn path to the beach. The forward staked the umbrella while Nikki spread out the towels. They dug out water bottles, sunscreen, and Nikki's book from one beach bag, leaving the snacks in the insulated bag with the ice pack until they were hungry.

"Help?" Nikki asked, offering the sunscreen to Sam after stripping down to her bikini.

"Always. Turn around." Sam twirled her finger.

She opened the sunscreen and squirted a generous amount into her hands. Starting with Nikki's neck, she worked the sunscreen into her skin. The older woman had to hold back a moan when she felt Sam's strong hands massaging her shoulders. She always carried her tension there and it felt amazing. Sam's hands drifted down to her sides, squeezing her hips in such a way that had Nikki melting.