Xena: Warrior Princess

Unexpected Touch

by

Big Kat

UNEXPECTED TOUCH BY: Big Kat

DISCLAIMER: WARNING: This fan fiction contains explicit sexual content occurring between two consenting adults of the same sex. If you are under the age of 18, go hang out at the mall with your friends...in other words, GO AWAY!!!

The day was cold and cloudy. Freezing winds felt like tiny, sharp needles on bare skin.

"Xena? How far is it to the next village?" Gabrielle asked, forced through chattering teeth.

"It's up this road....about a mile or two....Gabrielle? Are you going to be alright?" Xena asked with a tone of concern that made her friend look up at her.

"Yes.....I think so.....but it's so cold"

"I know, but try not to think about how cold it is. Try thinking about a nice warm inn, a table next to a roaring fire, a plate of nice hot food in front of you. Try imagining what a nice soft bed would feel like." What Xena said to Gabrielle gave her new life and a spring in her step. Xena looked down at her friend and thought to herself as she smiled, *Do I know this girl or what??!!*

As they came around a bend, they saw smoke drifting out of the chimneys of small, quaint buildings. "Gabrielle? We're here......let's find an inn."

As they walked down the villages main street - the *only* street-Xena looked for the familiar markings of an inn.

"Ah, here we are.......perfect!", Xena said with joy in her voice. Xena tied Argo to a rail and led Gabrielle through the door of a welcoming, but most importantly, warm inn.

Xena looked at Gabrielle and smiled, noticing the sparkle was back in her eyes. "Oh Xena, look at that fire! And it's just our luck that there's an empty table right next to it!" Xena flashed Gabrielle a warm smile as she followed her to the vacant table.

A barmaid walked up to them and said, "Are you two new in town?", she asked, already knowing the answer. She smiled at the happy women as they warmed themselves by the fire.

"Yes we are.", Xena said with a cautious tone in her voice. She had learned a long time ago not to go on first impressions during her many years of fighting and traveling.

"Well then, I would like to welcome you to my inn. What would you ladies like?"

"Some warm food and drink will do for now.", Xena said as she warmed up to the barmaid. "Oh, and would you please have someone take my horse to a warm shelter and have her fed?", Xena said with a concerned tone, "Her name is Argo and she's the big one."

"Sure, no problem. I'll have my son keep care of.....uh..Argo. I'll be back with your food and drink in a little while.", the barmaid said as she turned from the table.

Gabrielle, with desperation on her face asked whined "A little while? How long is a *little* while?! I'M STARVING!!!"

"As you always are, Gabrielle.", Xena said with a naughty grin creeping across her beautiful features.

"Hey....BE NICE!!", Gabrielle said while giving Xena a look that could kill. Xena's left eyebrow crept slowly up her forehead, as Gabrielle stared at her. "Just kidding......heheh." She slumped her shoulders and stared back into the fire.

A few moments passed and the barmaid returned with a tray stacked with steaming food and a couple of goblets of wine. "Ok ladies, here you go. Enjoy!". She turned to wait on other customers.

Gabrielle rubbed her hands together so fast, Xena swore she was going to set the table on fire. They sat across from each other, eating in silence.

Xena allowed her eyes to rest on Gabrielle, totally unaware that she was staring, taking a long drink of her wine, fantasizing about what it would be like to caress Gabrielle's velvety warm body, to kiss her, and what it would be like making love to her.

"Xena....you're staring at me!", Gabrielle's voice startled her back to reality. "You're making me feel really awkward."

"Oh, I'm sorry.....I didn't realize..", Xena's voice trailed off as she looked down at her empty plate in embarrassment.

"Is something bothering you?", Gabrielle asked, concern showing in her eyes.

"No no.....just thinking, that's all.", as Xena tried to shake the wandering thoughts out of her mind.

"Are you sure you wouldn't like to talk about it?", Gabrielle asked.

"NO! I'm fine.....don't worry about it!", Xena hissed as she glared at Gabrielle.

"Soooorrryyy! I can't help but worry about you, Xena. Haven't you figured that out yet?". Gabrielle turned away from Xena to look at the fire again, her feelings hurt.

Xena wanted to kick herself, kick herself hard. *Why do I do that? She loves me, yet I keep hurting her....damn!* She scolded herself. *If only she realized how I feel about her. It's more than friendship, that's for sure. How do I let her know.....that I'm in love with her?* Xena tried to shake the nagging thoughts from her head, her heart beating furiously. Xena laid her hand on Gabrielle's arm "Gabrielle?"

"WHAT??!!", Gabrielle spun around in her chair to glare at Xena.

"I'm sorry. I know you mean well. It's just that it's been such a long hard day. You didn't deserve that.", Xena said as tears welled up in her shocking blue eyes.

"Oh Xena.....it's alright. I'm sorry, too. I know I can be a little pushy sometimes", she said as she looked into Xena's moist eyes.

Xena, forcing out a more light-hearted tone, "Hey, Why don't we get a room, how does that sound to you?"

"Great! I also think we should order baths as well", Gabrielle said, brimming with happiness "I'm chilled to the bone!"

"Sounds good, but let's order one more goblet of wine, ok?", Xena said as joy gleamed in her eyes upon seeing a happier expression on Gabrielle's face.

As they sat, reminiscing about their travels and adventures, the barmaid strolled up to their table. "How was everything?", the woman asked, "Is there anything else I can get for you?"

"Very nice, thank you", Gabrielle said in reply.

"Yes, we would like another helping of wine, a room, and a bath.", Xena told the barmaid.

"Sure, no problem. I'll get your room and baths ready. I'll have the buckets of water warming over the fireplace in your room, ok?"

"Oh, miss? Don't forget the wine.", Gabrielle said as the woman was walked away from their table. The barmaid nodded in response.

The exhaustion was evident on both Xena and Gabrielle as they sat at their table, talking, sleepy-eyed.

The barmaid returned with their wine. They sipped at it slowly while they stared into the fire. "By the Gods, I'm tired!", Gabrielle complained, "I can barely sit up long enough to finish my wine." She blinked slowly, looking at her goblet.

"Let's go have our baths and go to bed then.", Xena said as she gulped down the last of her wine.

When Gabrielle stood up and turned towards the stairs leading up to their room, Xena picked up Gabrielle's goblet and finished what was left. *Can't waste perfectly good wine.....oohh noo* , she said smiling to herself.

When they entered the room, they both smiled and said in unison, "Hmmm......not bad." They looked at each other and laughed. Xena laughed so hard, she had tears running down her face.

Gabrielle stared at her with a blank look on her face and said innocently "Too much wine, huh? Don't think I noticed you drinking what was left of mine?" The silly tone of voice Gabrielle used, made Xena laugh even harder, almost hysterically.

Gabrielle turned and walked away as she rolled her eyes and headed to the buckets of heating water.

After Xena settled down, holding on to her side, she noticed Gabrielle having trouble getting undressed for her bath. "Gabrielle? Do you need help?", Xena offered as she watched her fumbling with her lacing.

"You don't mind do you? I'm just really stiff from all the traveling we've been doing lately."

"Sure......no problem.", Xena purred as she walked towards her tired friend. Xena swallowed hard as she helped Gabrielle untie her lacing. As Xena was taking of Gabrielle's tunic, slipping it over her head, she accidentally grazed one of Gabrielle's nipples with the back of her hand. That alone, was enough to start Xena's lower abdomen to tighten.

"Oooppss, I'm sorry.", she said with a crooked grin on her face.

Gabrielle was now completely naked except for her boots.

As Xena knelt down on her knees to help her out of her boots, her eyes couldn't help but wander up Gabrielle's smooth lean legs. Her eyes finally found what they were searching for - the soft curly down of her friend's womanhood. She took in a deep breath, imagining what it would feel like and taste like to explore her sweet folds.

Xena shook away her wayward thoughts as she noticed Gabrielle's inquiring gaze.

Xena assumed a bored expression as she quickly stood up and walked away towards the bed telling herself in a derogatory tone, *what you need is a cold bath*.

Xena stood next to the bed and removed her armor and leather, then she sat on the end of the bed to remove her boots. Sitting on the bed, only in her shift, Xena tried hard to be inconspicuous and watch Gabrielle wash herself at the same time. Gabrielle noticed Xena watching her, but didn't say anything. Realizing this, Xena leaned back in embarrassment and told Gabrielle, "Let me know when you're done."

Gabrielle nodded her head in reply, feeling a little self-conscious than before, when Xena had helped her undress.

The next day was just as cold and miserable as the day before. Xena awoke to find Gabrielle gazing woefully out of the window. Wariness still etched on her face, Xena's heart went out to her. Xena decided to cheer her friend. She took a mental inventory of their money and decided that they could afford one more day and night in this quaint village. Gabrielle need the time to recoup and Xena could use the rest herself. Xena quietly walked up to Gabrielle from behind, placing a hand on her shoulder. Gabrielle jumped slightly at the unexpected touch.

Xena told her in gentle tones, "Why don't we stay here one more day? We need our rest."

Gabrielle turned to look up at her friend, gratitude showing in her eyes, she smiled her thanks, placing her hand on Xena's. She decided it was worth every dinar she had to see that look in Gabrielle's eyes.

Gabrielle spent most of the day writing poetry and updating her journal while curling up next to the fire.

Xena gave Argo a well-deserved grooming, not to mention, it didn't hurt for her to use up some of her excess energy. Her thoughts constantly returning to Gabrielle, self-pity consumed her. Like a child crying for the moon, wanting what she couldn't have. Not willing to approach Gabrielle, unsure of her reaction of the depth of love Xena felt for her. *Would it scare her? Would it drive her away forever? Would Gabrielle ever be able to return it, if not, would pity be her only reaction? How could a friendship survive such a strain?* Unwilling to lose what she has, she could only dream of what could be.

Xena was caught quagmire and sinking fast. Living with half a love was better than taking a chance on losing it all.

Xena returned to the inn and spied Gabrielle sitting by the fire, absorbed in her prose. The glowing embers, casting a soft expression on Gabrielle's dreamy face. Xena felt her heart constrict as a loving glow warmed her. Gabrielle's eyes suddenly focused, abruptly aware of eyes on her. She turned and smiled at Xena's approaching form.

Gabrielle stood and strolled towards her, and in a mildly scolding tone, she said, "You know, you didn't have to spend the *entire* day with your horse. I would have enjoyed some company other than just the barmaid."

Xena told her, "We spend 24 hours a day with each other. I just thought you would enjoy a break from me, besides, I figured you wouldn't mind some time to catch up on your writing.", and with a devilish grin, she added, "and Argo doesn't talk back!"

"HEY!!!!", Gabrielle said as she teasingly back-handed Xena's mid-section.

"How about some dinner? We wouldn't want you to waste away to nothing, now would we?", Xena said with a silly look on her face.

Gabrielle shot her an amused smile.

Xena chuckled putting a hand on Gabrielle's back, leading her to the table.

The barmaid from the night before approached them.

Gabrielle said, "Xena? If you're not very hungry, we can wait. I'd much rather share a meal with you than eat alone."

Upon hearing Xena's name, the barmaid stiffened, fear written on her face.

Xena had noticed, but ignored it. She was use to people reacting to the reputation of her past, knowing nothing of her present. She had a look of regret on her face.

Gabrielle noticed the sad look and placed a hand on Xena's arm. She turned to the barmaid and said, "Don't worry. Xena's not what she used to be. She helps people now."

The barmaid glanced at Xena, somewhat mollified, and gave the woman a weak smile.

They ordered dinner and afterwards, they returned to their room, each deciding to turn in early.

Xena, partially awakened, aware of a hand gently stroking her hair. She opened her eyes. Gabrielle was kneeling beside the bed. Her hand paused, noticing Xena's surprised look. At a loss of words, Xena stared at her friend, not sure of what to say.

Gabrielle smiled wryly at Xena and whispered softly, "I'm sorry, I just thought you looked so peaceful and sweet with your defenses down......without that guarded look ,you usually have."

Xena pulled herself up on one elbow and lowered her eyes to softly confess, "I've done the same to you."

Gabrielle reached out, cupping her friend's face, rubbing a thumb gently over her lips.

Xena closed her eyes with a look of painful sadness. Gabrielle leaned closer, wrapping her arm around Xena's shoulder. Her other hand grasped Xena's. They stared into each other's eyes for what seemed like an eternity. Gabrielle leaned in even closer and kissed the tip of her nose.

"Xena....I've been wanting to tell you something for a long time now.", she whispered, her breath warm and sweet an Xena's face. Gabrielle kissed her again, but this time, on the lips. "I love you.......so much.", her lips brushing up against Xena's as she spoke.

Xena pulled away from Gabrielle's soft lips, but very reluctantly. "Gabrielle?......", she said, but not being allowed to finish.

Gabrielle's eyes showed a look of worry. "What's wrong? I know you want this, too. I noticed you watching me last night as I was bathing. You can't deny it, Xena.......Don't deny it. I love you and I know you love me. This was going to happen sooner or later anyway."

Xena laid in place, not knowing what to say. She wanted this, there's no doubting that, but she couldn't help but worry about their friendship. "Gabrielle......I do love you-since the first day we met. But I convinced myself that if I told you how I felt about you, it would be the wrong thing to do.", she said with a quaver in her voice as tears streamed down her cheeks.

Gabrielle leaned in and kissed the tears off of Xena's face, savoring the saltiness of them. "Xena, how could it be wrong? We both want the same thing.", Gabrielle said as she peered into the eyes that made her to fall in love to begin with.

"Shhhh, Xena.....no more talking.", Gabrielle purred as she slowly moved toward Xena's soft warm lips with a look of hunger in her eyes.

Xena was taken by surprise. She stiffened against Gabrielle's kiss, but it didn't take her long to relax and relish the feel of Gabrielle's mouth on her own. She felt a probing tongue against her mouth, she parted her lips. Gabrielle slipped her tongue inside, and Xena could taste the warm sweetness of her that she had ached for, for so long.

Gabrielle rose slowly, never breaking contact and gently lowered herself as she continued kissing her, their tongues intertwining.

She gently pushed Gabrielle off and rolled on top, and now, it was Xena who was in control. A soft moan escaped from Gabrielle's throat, urging her on.

Gabrielle spread her legs so Xena could settle her powerful body in between her soon to be lover's thighs, bringing their hips intimately together. Xena supported her weight on her arms so not to crush Gabrielle.

Gabrielle slowly ran her hands down Xena's sides and brought them back up again to cup her soft mounds. She felt her nipples harden under her shift as Xena sighed with anticipation.

Gabrielle swiftly untied the lacing on the back of Xena's shift, as she tongued the hollow of her neck.

Xena said, "Yesss....Gabrielle.", in a low husky voice.

Gabrielle pushed the shift down Xena's muscular back and down to her satin smooth hips. As Xena raised herself to take it off the rest of the way, Gabrielle took one of Xena's breasts into her mouth, nibbling and sucking on Xena's erect nipple. "Mmmm......ooooohh...that feels sooo goood!", Xena groaned.

The shift fell softly to the floor in a small heap next to the bed.

Xena raised herself up onto her knees as she looked down at Gabrielle. "Ok, now it's my to undress you.", she said in a seductive, raspy voice. Gabrielle smiled and blinked at her lover in approval.

Xena moved towards the foot of the bed then gently tugged at Gabrielle's skirt until she had it completely off and it too joined Xena's shift on the floor.

Xena, slowly on all fours, crawled back up over Gabrielle, like a tigress stalking it's prey.

Gabrielle laid there, wide-eyed. The look on Xena's face was enough to make her heart stop beating. It wasn't fear Gabrielle felt. She was in total awe. Xena was the most beautiful creature the Gods ever created and she was all hers.....mind, body and soul.

The love Gabrielle felt for her warrior woman was so intense, she prayed her heart wouldn't explode-at least not until after their love making. She knew that if she could love Xena the way she had dreamt about for so long, just once would be enough. Her life would be complete.

Xena was now staring into Gabrielle's sea-blue eyes. "Gabrielle", she said, "are you sure you want this?" Gabrielle reached up with both hands, pulling Xena to her. She was speechless, all she could do was to look up into Xena's eyes, more than showing her love and wanting to her lover.

It was all Xena needed to know. To know that this wasn't a mistake, and that they both wanted to love each other the way they have only dreamt about in silence.

Xena's eyes widened as she pulled Gabrielle's tunic over her head, drinking in the sight of her lush breasts, saying to herself *By the Goddess, she's so beautiful*. Xena's heart swelled with adoration.

Xena bent down to reach Gabrielle's sweet, soft lips. At first, the kiss began slow and passionate, then it turned into fierce hunger. Tasting the sweetness of Gabrielle's mouth and feeling her velvet tongue, only drove her nearer and nearer to earth shattering climax.

Concentrating to keep herself from reaching the ultimate moment too soon, Xena dulled her senses, only wanting to achieve turning Gabrielle into a quivering heap of bones and flesh.

Slowly, so slowly, that it was almost painful, Xena kissed Gabrielle behind both ears. Inhaling deeply, she took in the fresh clean scent of Gabrielle's hair.

Every touch, every sensation, multiplied ten fold as Xena heard a moan welling up from deep inside Gabrielle's inner being. Trying again to dull her senses was moot. Xena would have to try to control her body by sheer will power, even if it killed her.

Slowly moving down Gabrielle's chin and neck, Xena craved the taste and smell of her lover's skin, leaving a wet trail behind her tongue and hungry lips. Gabrielle's breathing quickly turned to short, raspy breaths as she felt Xena's tongue explore.

Xena cupped Gabrielle's breasts in her powerful, yet gentle hands. She moved her watering mouth onto a nipple. Gabrielle could feel Xena smile against her skin as a soft whimper escaped from her lips. Xena nibbled and sucked, satisfied at Gabrielle's nipple hardening under her tongue play.

Trailing her tongue down into Gabrielle's heaving cleavage, Xena was more then anxious to find her other nipple. Achieving her goal, she sucked with the tenderness of a newborn baby.

"Xena....", Gabrielle said in a whining whisper, "take me.......take me with your mouth.....pleeeease.", her whining quickly becoming a command.

Xena opened her eyes and looked up at Gabrielle in astonishment. * This is it*, she thought to herself, *this is what I've been waiting for*.

Xena kissed each curve and contour of Gabrielle's body, slowly moving to where she wanted to be.

Gabrielle's breathing turned into short gasps, the anticipation of what was to come, nearly drove her insane.

Xena's tongue found Gabrielle's navel and she dunked her tongue into it as if it were a life giving well.

As Xena sucked and kissed Gabrielle's lower abdomen, she caught the scent of her center. The musky sweetness made Xena's mouth water.

Xena buried her face in Gabrielle's tantalizing curls, taking in a deep breath This was the appetizer before the feast. "Mmmm....ooohhh Xena.....now....pleeeease", Gabrielle begged between ragged breaths.

*Now, how can I refuse my best friend.....uh..lover*, Xena thought to herself, smiling her trademark smile.

Xena wrapped her sculpted arms around Gabrielle's smooth thighs as she moved to the first course.

Xena caught a moan in her throat, but couldn't hold it. It was sound Gabrielle never heard before and it came from her warrior princess.

Xena parted Gabrielle's dripping wet hair with her fingers as she noticed that her own inner thighs were slick with wetness. Xena took in a long gaze, memorizing every fold, every contraction, and all of the wetness of Gabrielle's womanhood as if it were the most beautiful, delicious sight she had ever laid her eyes upon.

Xena flicked her tongue out at Gabrielle's labia. It was just a quick tease to feel and hear what her reaction would be. Gabrielle's reaction was what, if not more, than Xena had expected. Gabrielle's back arched off of the bed as if she were begging....pleading for more. "Xeeeena......pleeeeease!" reverberated off the room's walls.

Xena licked and sucked at Gabrielle's coral opening as if it were The Food of the Gods. Lapping at the nectar that flowed so freely, she felt her own opening throb and contract in sync with the movements of her tongue. Xena swore that she would soon be kneeling in a puddle of her own sex juices. Xena explored Gabrielle as if she were in a new and totally unknown territory that only she had discovered for the first time. There was a lot more truth in that than she realized.

Thrusting her tongue deep inside of Gabrielle, Xena felt as if she were floating far above the clouds. She had NEVER experienced such intense pleasure, as well as giving it.

Gabrielle's musky scent filled the room like thick fog sent from Aphrodite, herself.

Gabrielle shivered and twitched with every movement of Xena's mouth. Xena's tongue found Gabrielle's erect, swollen clit. She very tenderly lathed over her lover's ultra-sensitive bud until she she could feel it throb against her lips.

Gabrielle felt a building sensation she had never before experienced until now. She felt a tingling so intense that it was almost painful. It started in her upper thighs and it slowly moved it's way up to her lower abdomen, then the tingling spread throughout her inner core. "Xeeena.....don't stop...pleeease...I..I'm ...almost...there!"

Xena's mouth moved at a frantic speed. She could feel Gabrielle getting very close to climaxing as her muscles tightened around her tongue.

Gabrielle felt the crashing waves of orgasm as they ripped through her shaking and convulsing body, every muscle twitched and jerked. Spasm after exquisite spasm wracked her body. Clenching her teeth as the waves of her orgasm continued, she cried out, "XEEEEENNAA!!!!" Digging her heals into the bed, Gabrielle's back arched to high she thought she was going to snap in two.

As Gabrielle reached her peak of sexual pleasure, Xena lapped, like a starving kitten, at the sweet juices that not only flowed, but flooded out of Gabrielle's opening. "Mmmm....oh Gabrielle, you are.......so delicious....you ta..mpfff.." Xena mumbled as Gabrielle grabbed her hair, thrusting her hips onto her lover's face, almost smothering her.

Xena thrusted her long, thick tongue once more into Gabrielle until her convulsions started to subside.

Xena opened her eyes to see Gabrielle's head thrown back, her eyes tightly shut. Xena slowly pulled out her tongue and replaced it with a finger. Keeping it in place, she slowly moved up along Gabrielle's limp, sweaty figure.

Gabrielle looked up at Xena's glistening face. With a glassy look in her eyes, "Xena..." she said in a tone barely above a whisper, "I love you." She then drifted off into a deep sleep in pure exhaustion.

Xena gazed down at her sleeping lover as tears rolled down her face.

She removed her finger from Gabrielle's slick, clenched muscles and slowly put it in her mouth, savoring one last taste of her sweet Gabrielle. "I love you, too, Gabrielle.", she whispered as she gave her a long, lingering kiss on closed lips.

Xena crawled out of bed, somewhat exhilarated. She was not all tired after she made love to Gabrielle.

She stood up and turned to look down at her sleeping lover. Slowly, so she wouldn't wake her, she pulled a blanket over Gabrielle so she wouldn't get chilled. "Sleep Gabrielle....sleep well.", she whispered as she softly touched Gabrielle's cheek.

*Hmmm....what now?* Xena thought to herself. She glanced around the room. Her eyes fell upon a jug and basin sitting on a small table by the window. She walked over to it and she washed her face, hands and gently washed her nether regions

Xena opened the shutters of the window, the cool breeze felt good on her flushed, damp skin. She took in the deep breath of cool, fresh air.

Xena sighed as she thought about the love she and Gabrielle shared in this very room. She instinctively turned and looked over at Gabrielle. Tears filled her sky-blue eyes. "Gods....I love you.", she said, although not expecting her lover to hear her.

Xena never felt such fulfilling happiness in all her years of life here on Earth. Her chest swelled as she reminisced about her and Gabrielle's adventures, about all the silent nights they spent sitting by the campfire and about their soul searching talks as they traveled together down long and lonely roads.

A stab of pain pierced Xena's heart as she remembered when she almost lost her sweet Gabrielle. The heart breaking scene played over and over in her tortured mind. The agony Xena felt when Gabrielle's wounded body collapsed, almost killed her. She witnessed the death of her best friend. Gabrielle's breath, her life, her spirit escaping her limp and brutalized body.

Xena's tears turned into a flood of emotions. Her body was suddenly being wracked with sobs as she thought about the day when she thought she lost Gabrielle....forever. And now, as she watched Gabrielle sleeping so peacefully, her chest rising and falling with each sleepy breath, Xena thanked the Gods that her best friend, her companion, her confidant....her lover, was still with her, by her side......forever.

Xena, still naked, searched for her shift. She found it in a pile on the floor next to Gabrielle's skirt. She picked it up and slid it down over her lean and muscular body. She walked towards to door of their room, taking one last lingering gaze upon Gabrielle.

She smiled a smile so sweet that it could have turned even the most evil conqueror's heart to mush.

Xena walked down the stairs, two at a time, and finally entered a large room filled with travelers and villagers as the quietly conversed over their mugs and goblets.

She approached the barmaid that so graciously waited on her and Gabrielle the day before and asked her for a few buckets of water for a bath.

As Xena and the woman made their way up the stairs, both carrying buckets of water, the barmaid gave her a curious glance....almost as if she could smell the musky scent of sex coming off of her body.

"What?!", Xena asked as she flashed the woman "the look."

"Oh nothing" the woman replied, obviously curious about the goings on behind the closed door. The barmaid looked and Xena, then at the door, then back to Xena again, as if she expected her to tell all secrets. Xena raised her left eyebrow as she hissed quietly, "It's none or your damn business."

The barmaid followed Xena into her room and looked towards the young woman sleeping on the bed. She wrinkled her nose at the scent of sex that hung heavy in the air. The barmaid flashed Xena an inquiring look.

Xena said very quietly, but to the point, "It's none of you business.", she glared, "You can leave.....now."

The woman, not so much as making a peep, left the room very quickly.

Xena hung the buckets of water over the spit in the fireplace and strolled over to Gabrielle's sleeping figure.

Lowering herself gently, so not to wake her, Xena sat on the edge of the bed, her eyes never leaving Gabrielle's sweet face. She stared at her for a long while then she softly touched Gabrielle's hair.

Gabrielle stirred, her eyes opening to the face of the woman she loved, the woman she would die for.

"Xena?", she said in a drowsy tone, "Xena? Is everything alright?"

"Yes, Gabrielle.......everything is perfect.", Xena replied with a soft whisper, "Go back to sleep. I'm going to take a long, hot bath, ok?" She lowered herself and kissed her sleepy-eyed lover on the forehead.

"Oh....o.k.", Gabrielle replied softly as she drifted back off to sleep again.

Xena, with a crooked grin, thought to herself, *Gods! She is really worn out! Am I good or what?!* as she patted herself on the back. Her grin now becoming a wide, toothy smile.

Xena took a long, leisurely bath, washing herself in all the right places. When she looked into the water, she felt eyes on her, on her body. She turned with a start and looked towards the bed to see Gabrielle sitting on the edge with a big smile on her face.

"Oh, you're awake.", Xena said as she tried to hide her shock.

"Yep, I'm awake.......I'm *really* awake!", Gabrielle purred as Xena climbed out of her bath.

Xena's wet nipples became instantly erect from the cool air, as she walked across the floor over to Gabrielle. Her wet, slender body glistened in the candlelight, and again-Gabrielle looked upon her in total awe.

Gabrielle stared, taking in and burning into her memory, every curve, every contour and every scar. "By the Goddess......you are *gorgeous*.", Gabrielle said as Xena, taking long strides, approached her. She was now standing directly in front her. Gabrielle reached out for her. Her hands gently grasping on to Xena's hips as she pulled her in.

Gabrielle put her face against Xena's wet, muscular body and began licking the droplets of water off of her shimmering skin.

Every touch of her lover's tongue pushed Xena closer and closer to the edge. She felt her legs weaken and her knees began to buckle under her trembling body. Sensing this, Gabrielle stood up and kissed Xena gently on her lips. She then carefully motioned her tall lover to lay down on the bed.

"Xena......you loved me, loved my body, almost driving me to complete insanity. Now it's my turn to show my love for you.", Gabrielle said in a loving, yet forceful voice.

Xena, lying on her back, burned in the cool fire of the desire she felt for Gabrielle. She was eager to know....to feel what was to come next from her beautiful, seductive woman.

She stared at Gabrielle with her radiant blue eyes, full of love and anticipation.

Gabrielle lowered herself on to Xena, reveling in the feel of skin on skin. As her breasts brushed up against Xena's, she heard a moan escape from her throat. "Aaahh....yes....Gabrielle.", Xena sighed as her lover kissed and explored her neck, nipping gently. Xena growled through clenched teeth, "Always hungry, aren't you, Gabrielle?" Gabrielle moved up to her earlobes, nibbling and sucking on each one.

Xena was almost taken to the heights of ecstasy with this simple show of affection. She wondered what was going to happen to her when Gabrielle finally reached her inner core.....her very being.

Gabrielle thought to herself as she hid a devilish grin from Xena, *Hmm...let's see how far I can take her. I've never been able to tease her before and get a away with it. I really doubt she'll try to stop me now.....maybe*.

Gabrielle slid her hand down to Xena's slender body. She felt the hair of Xena's womanhood, and *very* slowly, she slid her middle finger down in between her velvety folds, "Ooops.....I'm sorry.", she said, pulling her hand away as she felt Xena's pelvis come up off the bed.

"Don't apologize, Gabrielle.....just improve.", Xena said with a low deep chuckle.

Gabrielle, once again, lowered her mouth, beginning a slow, sweet torturous exploration She savored every inch of Xena's burning flesh. Her jutting collar bones, the corded tendons of her neck, her powerful shoulders. Xena's breathing, now a labored gasp. Loving every moment, but unsure she could take much more.

Xena grabbed Gabrielle's upper arms, pulling face to face, "What are you trying to do.......KILL ME??!" Gabrielle smiled with a twinkle in her eye, "Pay backs are a *bitch*...don't ya think? We've waited for two years for this....you can wait a little LONGER!!", she commanded. "Oh, and Xena? You're right......I AM hungry!"

Gabrielle latched on to Xena's breast, greedily drawing her nipple into her hot mouth. A wave of shock went through Xena's writhing body. Gabrielle's mouth tortured and teased her nipple to a painful peak. Gabrielle gently bit the hardened bud, drawing a gravely moan from Xena's lips. Gabrielle, slowly ran her tongue down to the valley of her lover's heaving breasts, her mouth searching for Xena's other nipple, moving with the same agonizing slowness as she gave it's twin.

Gabrielle's hand smoothed over Xena's stomach and felt the powerful muscles quiver at her touch. She drew her mouth following the path of her hand, enjoying the sweet softness of her skin. Xena grabbed her hair, trying to urge Gabrielle's head lower. Gabrielle looked up at Xena, wickedly admonishing her, "Uh uh......good things come to those who wait."

Gabrielle took one of Xena's arms, pulling it gently as she ordered her to roll over. Gabrielle now felt drunk with power as Xena complied. Gabrielle straddled her hips and bent forward to carefully gather Xena's hair to one side. She rubbed and gently nipped at the back of Xena's neck, inhaling the scent of her clean skin. Then she moved her small, yet strong hands to her lover's broad shoulders massaging them firmly. Gabrielle, noticing that Xena was still tense, digging strong fingers, almost painfully, into the mattress, she almost felt guilty, but was determined not to rush it.

Gabrielle told Xena in a soft tone, stroking her hair, "Just relax and enjoy." Xena spat out with a note of hysteria in her voice, "RELAX?! You have GOT to be kidding!!" Gabrielle exploded with laughter, shaking the bed. "You think this is *funny* don't you? You little HUSSY!!" Xena couldn't help but laugh-it was either that or cry.

Gabrielle continued her massage, scooting backwards along Xena's legs. She kneaded her firm cheeks and bent down, taking a love bite from her taunt muscles. Xena's breath hissed in through clenched teeth. Gabrielle made a trail of wet kisses down the back of Xena's thigh to discover the baby soft skin behind her knee. She rubbed her face against the velvety skin she found there.

Gabrielle said, "I think I've pushed you far enough. I'm amazed you let me continue for so long." Xena rolled over, a look of pain showed on her face. Gabrielle leaned forward, giving her a quick kiss of apology. Xena grabbed her in a tight hug, unable to speak. She released her and Gabrielle moved down the bed, placing a hand on Xena's thigh. She lowered her head, taking in the scent of Xena's sex and the sight of her slick readiness. Gabrielle took one exploratory taste, gently grazing Xena's pulsating clit. Xena's hips, with a life of their own, thrust upwards to Gabrielle's mouth.

Feeling bold, Gabrielle buried her face in Xena's feathery nest, taking long strokes with her tongue. Xena, already pushed way beyond endurance, reached an orgasm so intense, so above beyond anything she had ever experienced, released a soul shattering scream. Gabrielle placed her face on her lover's quaking abdomen as she cupped Xena's throbbing center. She wanted to experience Xena's intense pleasure with her. Gabrielle remained still until Xena's orgasm subsided and her breathing slowed.

Gabrielle crawled up next to Xena's prone and sated body, resting her head on her lover's soft shoulder and felt Xena's arms embrace her and felt a kiss on the top of her head. Savoring each other's closeness, they drifted off to sleep.

THE END

Back To Big Kat's FanFiction Page!  

Back To Obsession's Home Page!

&

Updated 1/18/97 by DAx =/\=