Sorry I've been gone for a week. Health problems that I don't want to get into kept me occupied. Anyways, I edited 'A Strange String of Reactions' to include a detail that had snuck past my mind, as well as the chapter 'Sandalphon', now changed to 'Jerahmeel'. I will be editing some more things here and there, but not now. This is, in terms of the pace, a lazy chapter, focusing on the near instant emotional attachment between the two emotionally strained women. The chapter after next will be a return to normalcy.
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"I think we can work together and resolve this problem in a way that benefits us both." - Samuel Hayden, DOOM
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Once again awakening from her fruitless-
...No, it couldn't be considered that, not this time, as for once in her pitfall of a life, Alexandra was truly happy. The dark circles under her steel-grey eyes were a testament to her usual tortuous slumber, yet Alexandra's eyes sparked with a flame, one that many who know her wouldn't have expected to see, an ember of hope lighting the way.
Looking down, she sees Chastity peacefully snuggling in her arms, the serenity showing on her sleeping face a testament to the broken chains that had been hiding her from the world, no longer a slave to fear.
Thinking of their earlier interaction and what had lead her to this point, Alexandra was glad she was able to help Chastity with confronting her past, even though it took every malnourished muscle in her body to tell the truth of her own emotions. In the end, though, it was worth it.
Having the smaller woman in her arms gave her the most radical sense of purpose her depression-addled mind had ever felt. Feeling Chastity's breath on her neck released a potent cocktail of emotions straight to her brain, a rush that she couldn't get enough of.
Calm yourself, Alexandra. You can enjoy this, but anything in excess can be damaging. Especially emotion.
Hearing the rational man in the back of her mind, she instinctually wanted to tell him to fuck off, but she calmed down nonetheless, realizing he was right.
Even so, there was one emotion that stayed; peace. Overwhelming serenity. She wished to keep Chastity in her arms forever.
Alas, nothing ever lasts forever.
Rubbing at Chastity's hair, Alexandra gently whispers into her ear.
"Chastity, it's time to enter the land of the living. Wake up, love."
Chastity stirs at the sound of her name, smiling, yet she doesn't wake, comfort encompassing her peaceful slumber. Alexandra hugs Chastity tighter before trying to get up, releasing the woman from her arms, but Chastity's body sleepily refused, wrapping her legs around Alexandra's in vehement refusal. At this, Alexandra shakes her head, but does nothing to attempt escaping this comforting situation, instead choosing to watch over Chastity, serenity overcoming all other emotions that typically run rampant in her mind.
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*Yawn*
Once more Chastity awakens, the loop of rest finally dying out. Slightly opening her eyes, she sees Alexandra's hawk-like gaze watching over her previously sleeping form. Though such a gaze is a sight most would fear, an intensity held within many are not used to, Chastity instead found it endearing, Alexandra's piercing stare like a guardian angel made tangible, a being in which she could recycle the care which is shown to her right back to its source. Though such fixation would make anyone uncomfortable given enough time.
Alexandra shifts under the comforter, bringing her head to rest against Chastity's, an overwhelming bond surging between them. Grabbing Chastity's face, Alexandra proceeds to kiss Chastity all over her face, not caring for the dried, streaked makeup that had once flowed down her visage. Chastity sleepily giggles.
"Whaat arre yooou, a doog?"
"Woof" Alexandra responds, holding her tongue out and panting for extra measure, something which Chastity takes advantage of immediately, swooping in and sucking on her tongue like bird to a worm.
Alexandra's eyes go wide in surprise, a fierce blush blazing across her features, all the way down to her slightly uncovered chest. Chastity smiles lazily, sleepy confidence shaping her every action. She puts her hands on Alexandra's face, fingers brushing along every contour.
Not one to be outdone, pride winning over lust, Alexandra doubles down, forcing Chastity's head closer, fingers intertwined with her hair, making an already messy set of hair messier. She uses her other arm to pull her closer, and wraps her legs around Chastity.
When Chastity tried to pull back, Alexandra kept pulling her in, refusing her futile attempts at escape. Chastity tried biting her tongue playfully, but Alexandra shoved her tongue in deeper, forcing Chasity's into a wrestling match, one which she intends to win.
Feeling Alexandra's tongue intrude further into her mouth, Chastity eventually gave up trying to pull away, accepting her lewd, loving fate. Her mind went blank in joy, unconsciously falling into Alexandra's rhythm.
Eventually, Alexandra pulled away, leaving Chastity breathing heavily, unable to think of nothing but the woman in front of her, blissful silence functioning as the string that intertwined them.
"Satisfied?"
"Never. Not anymore at least. You're the cause of that, you lovable minx."
"Aren't you a stripper? Being a minx is your job, not mine. Now, come on, we've been in this bed for so long that my sweat is seeping into the mattress."
"Fine by me. Means at least a part of you will always be with me. Your scent is just an added bonus."