Inner Desires

16.

The brunette raised her head and propped herself up with her elbows. She climbed up the bed until she was at the same level as her girlfriend. Kimberly looked pretty tired, her eyes half-closed as she pulled the thick duvet up to cover her body. Hanna trailed a finger up her side; then she wrapped an arm around her thin waistline and searched the other woman's lips.

"No!" the blonde pulled away a bit abruptly "Not now... you taste weird."

"Oh... sorry, honey" Hanna bit her lip "I keep forgetting it. But it's so hard for me not to kiss you afterwards."

Kim merely nodded. Her forehead was slightly tense, as though she was annoyed. Yet the other woman interpreted it as tiredness, which was understandable. Usually, they didn't spend the night together on week days, but the brunette had insisted so much... On that evening, they were celebrating six months since they started their relationship.

Hanna slipped out of the bed and put on her maroon robe. As she fixed her hair, looking in the mirror, she announced:

"I'm going to the bathroom. Don't fall asleep before I can kiss you goodnight!"

"I'll try" the blonde yawned.

Before opening the door to leave, Hanna turned. Seeing Kimberly about to pass out any minute brought a smile to her lips. Many times she had watched her while she was sleeping, and she found that sight truly sweet. Her girlfriend's soft features looked even more girly then. Trying not to make much noise, she closed her bedroom door behind herself and made her way to the bathroom to brush her teeth. She wanted a goodnight kiss from Kim.

A soft light from the living-room caught her attention. She followed it and saw Johanna wrapped in a blanket on the couch. The young girl had fallen asleep with a thick textbook on her lap. An empty cup of coffee was lying on the table in front of her.

"Looks like caffeine didn't help you much" she joked in her ear in a soft voice.

Johanna opened her eyes, giving a start. Her watch said it was almost 1 am. Realizing that she had fallen asleep, she growled.

"Oh, shit!" she complained.

"Why don't you go to bed?" Hanna asked, sitting down next to her.

"I can't. I have an important exam soon, and I didn't have much time to study today."

"Still, you should go to bed. I don't think staying up late will help you much, especially if you're so tired."

The redhead sighed.

"Well, you have your dear girlfriend to thank for that. I spent all afternoon cleaning the kitchen. Speaking of which... could you guys please not make such a mess next time you cook together? Or at least clean it up afterwards, even if it's my turn."

"Oh, I'm sorry" Hanna bit her lip "I was going to do it, but Kim wanted to go to the movies, and we were already late..."

"Yeah, she always has an excuse."

Hanna frowned. Her roommate slid a hand out of the blanket and put it on her shoulder.

"Look, I know it's not your fault. You always do your part here at home, but I can't stand what she does" Johanna explained "I have no problem with her coming over to see you and hanging out with us. But I know she hates me, and she shows it in every possible way."

"That's not true" the brunette gasped "I'm sure-"

The younger girl held out her hand, telling her to stop.

"I have nothing against her at all. She's your girlfriend and makes you happy, so I'm fine with her. But for some mysterious reason, she always makes the biggest mess whenever she knows it's my turn."