The two reached Flos apartment as they made their way inside.

The tension between them could be cut with a knife it was so thick.

Flo shut and locked the door as she lent against it looking at Hari with hungry eyes.

Hari stood a few centimetres away from her as Flo reached for Haris hand slowly lifting it to her face as she places a gentle kiss on her palm. Hari watched as she did this, this was no longer lustful but loving. Hari pulled Flo's body flush againt her as she bent down and kissed her both her hands either side of her face.

Flo gently pushed against Hari to turn her towards the kitchen. When Hari felt a unit behind her she stopped and tapped the back of Flo's thighs signaling her to jump as she caught her she placed her on the counter. The kiss they were sharing was getting deeper as Hari started to trail open mouthed kisses down Flos neck she let out a soft moan as she brought her hands to unbutton Hari's shirt, Flo had managed to completely unbutton her shirt but before she could slide it off her shoulders Hari stopped and pulled away quickly doing her shirt back up whilst backing away.

"I'm sorry... I can't do this not right now"

Flo sat there flustered, out of breath and confused

"Hey what's wrong" she said as she jumped off the counter.

"I just can't not right now" Hari tried her best to avoid the feeling inside but It wouldn't budge.

"Hey its ok" Flo pulled Hari's head toward her and she wrapped her arms around her shoulders.

"Shall we go to bed?"

Hari nodded as the two made their way to the bedroom.

Hari went to the bathroom and splashed cold water on her face.

"For fucks sake what's wrong with you" she said as she slammed her fists down on the sink.

"Hey is everything ok?" she heard from outside the door

"Yeah sorry I knocked some of your creams over"

Hari composed herself before she existed the bathroom. Flo was already under the covers. "I've left that t-shirt out for you to sleep in if you wanted to change"

Hari smiled at the sweet gesture. She grabbed the tshirt and took off her shirt before throwing the t-shirt on. She removed her jeans so she was left in just the t-shirt and underwear.

Hari climbed into bed with Flo as she attached herself to Hari's side.

"You sure you're ok? Flo checked. Reaching her arm across her

"Yeah I'm.. I'm just really tired" she said as she smiled and placed a soft kiss on Flos lips.

Hari looked down at Flo sleeping beautifully so peaceful.

How was she meant to tell her she wasn't sure how she'd handle sleeping with someone she could potentially fall in love with.

That was new territory that hadn't been ventured in to for 5 years. That sounds crazy to normal people right not sure if you can handle having sex with feelings?

Hari just hoped that Flo would understand and be patient with her.

She held Florence as close as humanly possible until she fell asleep.

Hari was asleep but tossing and turning harshly in her sleep when all of a sudden she shot up in bed panicking and sweating which had woken Florence up

"Hey hey your OK it was just a nightmare"

Hari's eyes darting all over the room in a panic

"Hey your safe... your with me" Hari nodded when she realised she was in Flos bedroom. Flo smiled and reached out her arms for her to lie in. Hari gently lay her head on Flo's lap as Florence ran he fingers through her hair trying to soothe her.

Florence started to hum eventually singing to her softly.

She holds a smile inside her

She wants love to find her

And I know theres nothing quite like her

Pale skin, dark hair, eyes beyond compare

Warm laugh, sweet love

You are my dove

You are my dove

Baby girl you'll be alright

You've got your friends, you've got the night

Baby girl this is your life

Don't let this shit stop you

Baby girl this is for you

'Cause you don't know your beauty.

After Hari had fallen back to sleep Flo kissed her forehead.

"What if Im not good enough for her? She's been with women her entire life I've never... is that why she stopped me was it bad?" Flo thought to herslef still running her fingers through Hari's hair. Flo tried to drift back off to sleep although her mind was plagued with questions. Hari reached around half asleep to pull her closer, Flo finally relaxed and fell back to sleep safely in her arms.

February 15th 0819

Hari woke up tangled up with Flo as she slowly opened her eyes. usually this would be the part she'd sneak out as quietly as possible but this was different she didn't want to run, not this time. Hari looked over at Flos sleeping face as she brushed a few strands of hair out of her face and smiled at her. Flo scrunched her nose and rolled onto her side now facing Hari. She just watched her as she slept feeling totally at peace she placed a gentle kiss onto the tip of her nose.

Flo started to flutter awake. She smiled as soon as she noticed Hari lying there looking at her

"You're such a creep" earning a small laughter from Hari.

"Good morning to you as well!" Hari replied.

"Can we talk" Hari asked.

Flo gulped "Course" the girl was skeptical as she wasn't sure what she was about to say.

"Ok so let me explain about last night" Hari started "I want you to know

you didn't do anything I really wanted to be with you in that way last night. Its just... Ok this is gonna sounds crazy I don't know how to be with someone I have feelings for. Not anymore anyway. Its really hard for me to mix sex with feelings because I'm so petrified that people will leave and i'll get hurt again" She stared to fiddle with her rings

"I've literally dreamt of being with since I dunno forever! and when it came down to it I freaked out.. it... its just gonna take me some time. I'd understand if you don't want to try this... I mean.. you know... whatever this is... if I'm too damaged for you I'd unde.."

She was cut off by Flo jumped onto her lap with her legs moving either side of hers as she proceeded to captured Hari's lips.

"We can go as slow as you need"

Flo rested her head against Hari's.

"You're honestly the best" Hari Pulled away to look at Flo. She stared deep into her eyes "Are you sure about all this? us?" Hari asked worriedly looking away from her.

Flo pulled her face back to look directly at her "I've never been more sure about anything"

Hari smiled at her greatfully. That was all she needed to hear.

"Hey were you singing to me last night?" Hari asked

Flo looked at her sightly embarrassed

"Oh I thought you were asleep it was nothing really"

"I heard it.. it was really beautiful. You have a beautiful voice. Everything about you is beautiful"

Florence blushed at the compliments.

"I'm serious" Hari wrapped her arms around Flo and pulled her close to give her a lingering affectionate kiss.