A Riverboat Encounter

Avery was disappointed that it ended so quickly, but her feelings immediately changed when she felt the bartender slide a hand between them and down through her very wet nether lips.

Two of Kody's fingers effortlessly entered Avery's pussy. She slowly pushed in and then pulled out, and then pushed in again. With the steady movements taking place, blue and green eyes did not waiver from each other's gaze. Kody then decided to add a third finger, which then resulted in the young woman's back to arch, and the eye contact was broken.

Avery felt deliciously filled. It was absolute bliss to feel those fingers buried deep inside her, and working to bring her over the edge. Sea green eyes forced themselves open to make contact again with ocean blue, but what they saw instead was a black crown of hair and a mouth enclosing itself around one of her nipples. "Oh god Kody...yes....make me come." She held her lover's head to her breast as she bucked against Kody's hand. Her release crashed through her like a tidal wave.

Kody felt the inner walls grip her fingers tightly one last time as Avery screamed out her pleasure. She smiled at the feeling of Avery's center pulsing around her digits. When the muscles relaxed, she slowly slid out of the young woman and just held her tenderly.

Avery's breathing slowed down, returning to normal. She turned her head to see the beautiful face she was quickly falling in love with. The corners of her mouth turned up into a small smile as she gazed into those baby blues. She leaned forward, kissing Kody's lips softly. Tongues danced and swirled against one another without hurry. She pushed the dark woman back onto the mattress, rolling them both over so she could be on top. Her mouth moved down to a succulent neck, where she nipped flesh, creating a fiery trail to the valley between Dakoda's breasts. A tongue darted out, licking its way to one breast. She circled the nipple before sucking it into her mouth. Gingerly biting down on it gave her the reaction she had hoped for, which was a sharp intake of breath from her lover. She could feel the hips below her gyrating, but before she would give in to what Kody wanted, she let go of the one nipple and suckled on the other.

The feel of the young woman's mouth was driving Kody insane. She was barely able to contain herself, and then she felt a set of fingers slide along the length of her wet slit. The fingers brushed across her rosy pearl a few times before moving down to explore her heated opening. Her eyes shut reflexively as she reveled in the sensations.

"Kody....please look at me." Avery requested.

Azure eyes opened to gaze into emerald green.

"I want to see your eyes as I make love to you."

Dakoda nodded her head in compliance.

The strong small fingers buried themselves deeply into the bartender. Avery was amazed at how intimately beautiful it was to feel the extremely smooth muscles contracting around her digits. The heat surrounding her hand, the creamy wetness which continued to seep out, and the erotic moans of pleasure were all making Avery's head spin deliriously. She quickly figured out that with positioning her hand just right, she could stroke Kody's firmly engorged clit with her thumb. This definitely caused a reaction she was very much enjoying.

Kody suddenly threw her head back, letting out a guttural groan when her sensitive nub was touched. It was difficult for her to keep the eye contact with the intensity of pleasure coursing through her body, but she was determined to keep her word. She wanted the young woman to know that the request had touched her heart. As her body was now being lead to the brink of ecstasy with those fingers pumping and stroking her faster, she gripped the bed sheet with one hand and her lover's shoulder with the other. With one final push of her hips against Avery's hand, her orgasm crashed over her.

Avery rode out the waves with her lover as she slowed down her movements until Kody collapsed back onto the mattress. She couldn't help but bite her bottom lip when a jolt of pleasure ran through her from feeling Kody's inner walls clamp down on her fingers. She saw a small tear escape the blue eyes that were still looking into her own green. She searched the face for some kind of understanding. "Did I...did I hurt you?" Avery asked as she removed her fingers.

Kody gave her a small smile. "No. You were wonderful. I've just never experienced this intensity of eye contact during lovemaking." She brushed her knuckles softly down Avery's cheek. "It was beautiful."

Avery bit her bottom lip again and grinned from ear to ear. They both turned onto their side facing each other and exchanged soft languid kisses before they fell asleep in one another's arms.

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An hour later, cerulean eyes slowly opened to the evening sun making its way through the western sky. She ran a hand across her face, and then looked over to see the sleeping form beside her. An automatic grin graced her features. She stood up and stretched before padding her way to the laptop on the desk. Sitting down, Kody brushed a finger across the touchpad to get past the Van Gogh screensaver, and proceeded to look through her email. There was a reminder message from Mr. Brownstone about the Gallery showing this coming weekend.Hmm, maybe Avery would be interested in attending also?She thought to herself.We could go out to dinner at that little Greek place beforehand. Maybe she'll even want to stay the week with me in Columbia?

A sea green eye popped open. A small hand reached out at the empty space next to her. Avery sat up wondering where Kody went, and then noticed her at the desk. She silently took a moment to gaze at her new lover.Wow, she's my lover. She thought to herself.I really like the sound of that. A shy girlish grin crept across her face from ear to ear. With a flutter in her belly that whispered promises of warm summer nights, romantic walks, and her lover's arms around her, Avery got up, and sauntered over to the unsuspecting woman.

Kody felt a presence near her. When she swiveled around in the high back leather chair, she was met with emerald eyes filled with adoration, and a gorgeous nude body. She couldn't help but smile in appreciation.It's amazing how much we can hide behind our clothes.She thought to herself.One would never know that she has the cutest little mole just below her belly button, or that her thighs are well muscled...or that the very neatly close cropped amber curls of her sumptuous...mouth-watering pussy is shaped perfectly in a triangle.Kody gulped audibly as she felt the temperature of her body raise a few notches.

"Hey," Avery softly called out, "what are you doing out of bed? I missed you."

The sweet angelic voice snapped Kody out of her reverie. She instantly knew she wanted to have more of the young woman's body. "I was just checking email. I've been waiting to hear from a fellow art historian about the origin of a couple of paintings."

Avery leaned forward, cupped the chiseled face in her hands, and captured the dark woman's lips in a sultry embrace. As tongues swirled, she felt large warm hands settle onto her hips, and then fingers were soon brushing the downy amber curls. Avery couldn't help but pull away from the kiss with an audible moan as a couple of fingers teased the moist folds of her sex.

Kody looked up at her with a sly smirk, stood up to her full height, and lead the shorter woman to sit in the chair. She knelt in front of Avery, pulled her closer to the edge of the seat, and parted her legs wide.

The young blonde gulped as she watched azure eyes turn feral. She felt blunt fingernails softly scratch the length of the tops of her thighs, creating goose bumps along her flesh.

Kody's gaze was riveted to where her fingers were caressing. Thumbs parted the fleshy lips to expose the erect little nub that seemed to be calling to her. Without further hesitation, she plunged forward into Avery's well. Her tongue darted out to administer broad strokes on the small woman's clit.

Avery's hand instantly went to the back of Kody's head with the attempt to press more of her lover onto her. Hips gyrated against the bartender's face as Avery moaned with pleasure. She almost flew off the chair when a couple of fingers buried themselves inside her pussy. The combination of the tongue and fingers was almost too much for her to bear, until she burst into orgasmic bliss. Her cries of Kody's name echoed around them. Panting and trying to catch her breath, she was taken off guard when her body was picked up and carried to the bed.

Kody crawled half on top of her, and snuggled into Avery's neck as their bodies settled down for another nap.

*********

Later that evening, at the dimly lit restaurant, the two women sat at a cozy table near the back, enjoying the various topics of conversation, and one another's company. Avery wore a maroon chiffon dress. The halter style top had a deep v-neck that fell into a ruched bodice, and it had a handkerchief hem skirt. Each time that she leaned forward, cobalt blue eyes received a wonderful view hinting at tantalizing cleavage. From under the table, Avery slipped off her black leather, Petra, three inch heels in order to relax her feet and be more comfortable. Grateful that the long thick and lightly coral colored table cloth was long enough to conceal her bare feet, she began to entertain an idea.

"What's the reason behind the impish grin I see there?" Kody softly asked before she took another sip of the Merlot-Shiraz. She watched the slight nibble of a bottom lip as emerald green eyes regarded her with desire. Jet black eyebrows furrowed momentarily and then with surprise as Kody felt something warm sliding up her pants leg. The nimble toes began to softly stroke the calf muscle, making it spasm in response.

"Does that answer your question?" Avery queried with a raised amber eyebrow.

Sporting a sly smirk, Kody asked, "Are you trying to seduce me?"

With the eyebrow still raised, Avery drank from her glass of wine, and casually stated, "Am I?" She brought up her other foot to rest between her lover's thighs, but firmly pressed against the tall woman's sex.

The action caused Kody to sit up straight, but before she could respond, the waiter approached to ask if there was anything else either of them needed.

"I would love a chocolate dessert, the best one you'd recommend," Avery requested, "and coffee would be wonderful." She looked at Kody who nodded in agreement.

As the waiter walked away, Kody quickly took the opportunity to firmly grip the foot that's been torturing her.

Avery let out a surprised little yelp that she immediately stifled so as to not draw attention to their table. She knew she was now in trouble, and had no way out of it. She watched the devilish grin spread across Kody's face. Fearing that she was going to be tickled mercilessly, she braced herself for the worst. What she received instead was a finger softly brushing across the bottom of her toes. From there the brushes went in the area behind the toe knuckles, between the toe pads and the ball of the foot. The sensations were slowly becoming more arousing as they continued. She relaxed under the ministrations. Avery could hardly believe that she was enjoying the sensuality behind the tender touches. A slight moan escaped her throat when a particular spot on the outer edge of the arch was stroked.

Kody enjoyed watching the sea green eyes close, and the bottom lip being bitten as Avery attempted to hold back yet another moan that threatened to surface.

The waiter returned with the requested items, and Avery tried to compose herself without being noticed much, as their dessert was presented.

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The Midtown Gallery presented a rather pleasant turn out of art lovers and interested parties milling about as they viewed the various beautiful works on display.

Avery stood with her arms relaxed and crossed over her chest. One soft fist was gently held under her chin as she gazed at the painting. She had become so taken with the artwork that sea green eyes became slightly watery as she slowly observed the shades of colors that covered the canvas. Avery had hoped Kody would be able to obtain the painting which was her heart's desire. She was soon taken out of her reverie when a flute glass of champagne was presented to her. Taking the offered drink, she turned her head to look up into the blue eyes that she adored.

"I already placed the bid," Kody began softly, "we'll just have to wait it out now."

"How long before they begin announcing the winners?" Avery inquired.

"About fifteen minutes or so," the tall woman answered as she reached out and tenderly brushed her knuckles across Avery's cheek.

The young woman couldn't help but smile at the loving gesture.

"Have I told you how absolutely radiant you are tonight?"

Avery smiled again. "Yes, but I don't mind hearing it again," she commented sheepishly. She took the large hand within her smaller one, and kissed the palm.

"Ms. Lanning," a male voice called out.

The lovers turned to see an elderly gentleman step up to them. He kindly held his hand out in greeting.

"Mr. Brownstone," Kody announced as she took the offered hand, and gave it a hearty shake. "Thank you once again for the opportunity to be here tonight," she stated with a bright smile. "I'd like you to meet Avery Johnson."

The older gentleman bewilderedly looked into sea green eyes. With mouth agape, as if he was looking at a ghost, he slowly shook her hand. "Forgive me Ms. Johnson, I do not mean to stare like an old buffoon, it's just that you look just like someone I knew. In fact, I must say you look very much like the artist whose work you are viewing right here."

"Really?!? I have been told that by others that I look familiar, but you're the first to actually inform me of just who it is I may look like." Avery stated with a warm smile.

"Do you have any relation to Mrs. Buchanan?" He asked as he took in the woman before him. "I can hardly believe my eyes. You know... I had the honor of briefly knowing her. I will never forget day she stopped into this gallery." His eyes took on a far away look, as his mind reminisced of older times.

"I don't believe a relation is there, but I would love to hear any stories you can share about her. This painting is absolutely amazing." Avery said excitedly. "I didn't know the artist lived in this area, but I guess that would make sense since I've been picked out as having a familiar face. How long did you know her?"

"Oh just for a few months before she moved again, and then we sort of lost...touch." A sense of sadness crossed his features.

An announcement was made stating that the numbers of the winning bids were going to begin.

The three of them turned their attention to the distinguished gentleman in the tuxedo at the microphone. Avery slipped her arm around her lover's and practically held her breath as the tenor voice read out loud from the list in his hands.

"J. Charlis – two-three-five; M. Pittman – seven-three-three; D. Lanning – nine-two-one..."

"That was your name, he said your name," Avery stated excitedly. "Do you have the number he called out?"

Dakoda grinned from ear to ear as she held up the slip of paper with the digits, 921, printed in black ink. "We've got it baby."

Avery yelped in joy as she clapped her hands. A tear of sheer happiness slowly slipped down her cheek. "This is so wonderful --- absolutely wonderful."

"Congratulations Ms. Lanning. I am happy to know the painting will be housed and cherished under your household. Now if you'll excuse me, I must attend to the table where you and others will be picking up their items." With one more smile, Mr. Brownstone bid the women a lovely evening.

"And now for the next list of items..." the announcer stated.

"Sweetie, let's listen to this one. There is one more item I have my hopes set on." Dakoda softly stated.

The young woman embraced her love as they listened on.

"K. Stuartson – eight-seven-four; A. Johnson – six-four-seven; L. Cecil..."

Green eyes momentarily widened. "Did he just call my name? I didn't bid on anything." Avery said almost in a whisper. "It can't be my name."

"It's you." Dakoda declared with a smile. "Let's go see what you have won." She tenderly took Avery's hand and led her to the previous room they were in a while ago, when viewing the various works. They finally stood in front of a white square pedestal pillar which had on top of it a beautiful shaped Grecian vase from the 18th Century. An intricate painting of shapely women at an old-style bathhouse covered the vase completely in bold vivid colors.

"This is what I was looking at before. You got this for me?" Avery curiously asked.

"Actually you got for yourself."

"But there is no way I could afford this." The young woman counter-answered.

"That is my gift ---- the opportunity for you to be able to own that. The payment is covered."

Teary sea green eyes looked into ocean blue. "Oh Kody, it's so beautiful. You didn't have to..."

"But I wanted to." Dakoda interjected as she stepped up to her love, wiped the tears on her lover's face with a gentle thumb, and hugged her warmly. She then whispered into a small ear, "Come up to Columbia and stay with me. I love you Avery. You have been the sun in my cloudy skies these past few weeks."

Avery hugged her tightly in return. "I love you too Kody. Thank you for the drink you gave me that first night. Thank you for everything my darling. I look forward to waking up next to you everyday for the rest of our lives."

As small parties of people walked and talked past them in the gallery, the two lovers kissed deeply, sealing their love.

The end