Cameraman, Swing the Focus

Chapter 42

Nicole moved closer to Z, grabbing her coat and pulling their bodies together. She instantly felt the warmth radiating off of the other woman, and she smiled a little at the look Z gave her.

"How are you so warm?" Nicole's voice was quiet, and she wasn't sure if she'd be heard over the traffic and wind.

Z smiled lopsidedly. "I'm always hot." It sounded like a cheesy pickup line, and Nicole couldn't help laughing as she leaned in, pressing her lips against Z's. The temperature difference was startling as Z's lips parted and Nicole licked inside her lips. Z wrapped her arms around Nicole, making it feel like the weather around them had ceased to be important as the feeling returned to her fingers. Nicole slipped her hands under Z's jacket, running them over the  smooth skin just above her pants. 

Z made a gasping noise at how cold her hands were before pressing closer and trying to help her get warm. Her nose was still colder than Z's cheek as they brushed, changing the angle of the kiss. Nicole felt like it had been no time at all when they broke apart, only enough to look at each other, but not letting go of the embrace.

"I think this has officially been my favourite first date I've ever had," Z said a little breathlessly. 

Nicole smirked, her confidence kicking in now that she knew where she stood with Z. "It doesn't have to be over yet." 

Z tilted her head to the side, pretending to think deeply about it. "Well we really wouldn't want to ruin it by, say, going back to my place. What if I find out you don't like my favourite type of wine, or that you think Radiohead is the best band in existence? We should probably just end the night here so it stays perfect forever." Nicole laughed, being surprised enough by the comment that she even snorted. Z's playful smile turned softer as she studied Nicole's face. "I can always learn to hate you tomorrow."

Nicole reluctantly let go, realizing she meant what she was saying, even if it was veiled in jokes. "If that's what you want." She grabbed Z's hand and squeezed it before stepping fully out of her proximity. "I'll see you tomorrow then?" She asked hopefully.

Z winked and nodded. "You know where to find me." 

She started to walk away, and Nicole called after her, "For the record, Radiohead is just okay."

Z's laughter drifted back to her, sounding like a promise of things to come.

Please proceed to chapter 31.