Marked for Love by Hannah West

Author:Hannah West [West, Hannah]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Published: 2019-06-23T21:00:00+00:00

Chapter Eight

Noelle opened her eyes, cringing at the light that infiltrated them. It was bright, too bright. She slept with her blinds completely shut - it was the only way to sleep after night shifts. Sara, apparently, did not. Noelle rolled over, away from the lights, and burrowed closer to Sara. Maybe just a few more minutes of sleep.

Last night had been nice, although not entirely what she had expected. Instead of anything more, Sara had just kissed her until she was so turned on she couldn’t see straight. Part of Noelle resented the fact they hadn’t gone further, but part of her was grateful, too. It was stupid, feeling insecure, but she wasn’t sure she was ready.

“G’morning,” Sara mumbled, propping herself up on her elbows and looking blearily at Noelle. Her black hair was mussed, the strands going every direction. Noelle didn’t even want to think about what her hair looked like. Her curly hair didn’t sleep very well. It was always frizzier in the morning.

Noelle turned to look at Sara, smiling at the sight of her. She was dressed only in panties, something that felt oddly natural after their night together. “Sleep well?” Noelle asked.

Sara scowled. “Coffee.”

Ah. So not a morning person, then.

Noelle grinned and leaned off the side of the bed, looking for Sara’s shirt. She tossed it to her. “There you go.”

Sara grunted her acknowledgement and sat up, pulling the shirt over her head and tromping out of the room. Noelle watched her go, listening for the sound of the coffeemaker in the kitchen. Then she scrounged for her own clothes, slipping on enough to be decent. It wasn’t too cold, even out from underneath the covers.

Walking out into the kitchen, she saw Sara nursing a cup of coffee. “Sorry,” Sara said, drinking the mug in big gulps.

“Not everyone’s a morning person.” Noelle smiled.

“Do you want some?” Sara asked, nodding towards another mug on the counter.

“Thanks.” Noelle poured herself some coffee. “Do you have milk? Sugar?”

Sara handed her a couple sugarcubes and nodded towards the fridge. “In there.”

“Thanks.” Noelle fixed up her coffee and sipped it, sighing in contentment. It was nice coffee. Admittedly, most coffee was better than her department’s.

“I splurge on nice coffee.” Sara smiled, seeming to relax. “Sorry. Grump in the morning without my coffee.”

Noelle grinned. “I noticed.” She took another drink. “It’s good coffee, though. I could see why you’d be a grump without it.”

Sara rolled her eyes, finishing one cup and pouring another. “I figured, if I’m drinking three cups every morning, it should at least taste good.”

Noelle chuckled as she finished her cup, declining a second from Sara when she offered. “We’ve got a couple hours before I have to go,” she said. “What do you want to do with that time?”

Sara raised her eyebrows. Noelle waggled hers suggestively. Sara grinned. “You’re learning.”

Noelle came closer, kissed Sara’s jawline. “I have a good teacher.”

“Brush teeth, then kiss.” This time, Noelle led the way and Sara followed.

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