Main | Fanfic | Nikki and Nora Index | New Stories SecondsFEEDBACK - Oh Yes Please -You can email docwho2000@hotmail.comTitle: Seconds 1/3 Disclaimer: Nikki & Nora are the property of Nancylee Myatt and Warner Bros. Television. No infringement intended.
------------------------------------ Authors' notes: Character thoughts appear between ~ ~ symbols Timing: this takes place some time after the pilot and the stories: "I Want Them", "Dark Lady" and "Firsts". The events and people referenced in those stories may be referenced here. This story takes place in the same universe and at some point/time after. Meaning anything established in those stories would go for this one This story begins the Saturday night after the story "Firsts" and references the way Nikki was able to stick it out and make it through the academy…. The flashback part happens about 6 months after Nikki and Nora had met at the charity function (see the story Firsts) - Nikki has just started the Academy. She is a few weeks in and already 5 of her class has gone home, three more getting ready and she's about to… she ends up finding strength in an unlikely place. Author Side Ramble - I have only tried boiled peanuts once and that was when I was in Hilton Head SC for a conference and then over in Savannah. I am not sure if they made it to Nola, but I do know they are a unique thing in the South and when I first saw the paper bags in the little convenience store I was like ewwww. As to taste, well, I should give them a go once more, but I know a lot of people warn about them :P Author Side Ramble #2 – in part 3 Nora references a " Safe Place" sign. Here is a link about that and an image of the sign and yes, this will come up again in another story O-:-) ---------------- part 1 Current Time – June 2004 Nikki was in a high state of suspicion as she approached their apartment. She'd told Nora earlier she needed to run a few errands. Nora had begged the brunette to make a few extra stops, claiming she still had a little headache from their drinking last night with Bobby. Agreeing, Nora had whipped out a to-do list longer than the state constitution, giving Nikki a kiss of thanks, a sudden perkiness infusing her actions. As if this was not enough to fan the flames of suspicion, all day long as Nikki had been completing the errands, Nora had kept calling. The blonde checking on her lover's progress, always asking how long Nikki thought she would be until returning home. Now, as she came up the steps, her building supposition something was afoot blossomed into full foliage as the apartment was very dark and quiet. No, not completely quiet, there was a sound, soft and… She leaned against their door, her arms full of bags, ear pressed to the wood. Music, there was music playing. She looked to the side, noting in the window something she had missed during her first assessment, wavering shadows indicating candlelight. So Nora had music and candlelight; ohhhhh yeah high suspicions were in order. She licked her lips some, put on an innocent face and unlocked the door, calling out as she entered. "Nora, honey, I'm home." Silence, save for the background music, answered Nikki's greeting. She deposited her keys on the small table in the wooden holder Nora had gotten for her; the tray a way to try and help keep Nikki from losing her keys, an event that happened often. Trailing her fingers over the smooth mahogany wood of the holder, she found she loved the details Nora took the time to put in place. Nikki moved to set the bags down on a chair in the living room/sitting room, the two often going back and forth as to the proper term for the space. She paused as she was visited by a very excited pet. She knelt down, paying proper attention to the frisky dog before it finally took off, its need for love satiated. Standing, Nikki dumped her jacket on top of the pile of bags now free to explore. Her eyes had been roaming, trying to elucidate where her lover might be as she deposited the evidence of her errand running. "Oh Nora... is this another one of your hide and seek games?" She gave a childish, playful laugh as she moved to the kitchen. "Come out, come out where ever you are..." She and Nora did love to play games when they had the time. Leaving the lights off, there was something alluring and soothing to the ambience set by the candlelight, she headed to a cupboard for a glass. "A-ha." Nikki's eyes were drawn to the table; evidence finally revealing that Nora had indeed been busy. On the left end of the table was a silver platter. Nikki walked up, her fingers going over the design on the tray as she recognized the pattern. She'd used the platter and a few other pieces at a charity function a few months ago and been too tired to take the serving set back to her Daddy's house after the event. Then life swirled busy keeping her from returning the set; the dishes staying in the same spot on the counter. They resided there for a few days before Nora cleaned them and found a place for the set in their shared house. The brunette smiled as her fingers danced over the curved branches, circled the grape vines, tripped along the horses that rimmed the dish. This had been a wedding present for her Mamma and Daddy. It had actually been right after she'd revealed that to her partner that Nora had put away the dishes. She bit her bottom lip a bit as she thought how this was just another little sign of her partner's sentimentality. A trait she found completely endearing, especially as it was something hidden away from most. Her fingers jumped from the tray's pattern to the glass decanter, filled with a golden liquid, which sat in the center of the tray. She walked over the mottled diamond pattern and up the crystal neck, pulling the elegant stopper out. Leaning over, she confirmed the contents by the heavy aroma that hung near the mouth of the uncapped bottle. A small bowl of ice and two tumblers completed the setting, along with a small piece of cardboard bent in half to form a tent, the words "Bribe #1" written on them. Her finger finding a small drop on the lip of the decanter, Nikki brought her finger to her lips as she replaced the stopper. Licking the amber drop from where she had placed it, she picked up the cardboard and smirked. "I think I like this twist to our hide and seek game, Nora honey." She raised her voice, knowing the blonde would be within hearing distance, even if Nora was still hiding. The idea she was being watched spurred her to put a bit more swagger in her actions as she moved to the other end of the table, another tray set up. She noted another cardboard tent, "Bribe #2" written on it. Laughing, she scooted closer, bending over to examine the assorted foods that had been carefully arranged. "My, my, some bee has been very busy." She picked up one of the pieces of fruit, savoring the juicy food, her tongue darting out to catch a drop of the juice that had collected at the corner of her mouth. She looked next to the tray of food and saw a third piece of cardboard, a large red arrow pointing to the right the only thing written on this placard. Completely into what Nora had set up, she walked in the direction the arrow indicated. She found another cardboard marker, the arrow directing her along. A third arrow brought her to bribe three. Humming in delight, Nikki bent over, hand trailing through the bubbles and steamy water that filled the bathtub. She brought her hand up and squealed in delight as she inhaled the fragrance associated with the bubbles. "Ohhhh heaven, it's Mamma Jameson's Mix." Her eyes slid shut as a raw look of ecstasy passed across her face. Opening her eyes, she finally spotted her lover at the other end of the tub, crouched down, chin tucked angelically on her clasped hands as her green eyes followed every one of Nikki's reactions; a content and pleased expression on Nora's face, a smile parting her lips just enough to bring out the dimples and cleft the blonde possessed. Nikki couldn't really recall the last time she'd indulged in a bath sprinkled with this particular mixture of oils and scents. The blend made by hand and never quite the same, yet it always held the mysterious combination of wildflowers, musk, citrus and another aroma the two had yet to identify. The shop keeper was always coy, never giving in to the pleas to reveal the mystery. A few years ago the shop owner had moved back to the Northern part of the state to be with family, making it even harder to obtain the fragrances. What Nikki loved most was how the spicy aroma would cloy and hang to her skin for a very long time after bathing. She did enjoy the scent and how it did not automatically fade as so many bath salts and gels did. But, what was most enticing was what the lingering scent on her skin did to Nora. The blonde could never get enough; it seemed the combination of the bath oil and Nikki's natural scent was like an elixir and aphrodisiac to the blonde. Nikki shivered; her mind engulfed by the memories of every blissful encounter that occurred after bathing; the unlocking of Nora's wild and unfettered passion. She looked down and saw the hooded green eyes avidly tracking Nikki's movements and knew Nora was thinking along the same lines. She curled her hand, scooping up more of the steamy water and bubbles. Rubbing her thumb in circles over her middle and ring finger, working the material into her fingertips, she then made her way along the perimeter of the tub, hand outstretched toward the kneeling blonde. Her gaze on those twinkling brown eyes, Nora reached out, bringing the wet fingers to just below her nose. She made a show of inhaling deeply; eyes fluttering close as the rush of the scent moved through her nasal passage and entire body. She didn't hold back her reaction, her entire body shuddering in response; a flicker of carnal, raw want crossing her face, her eyes flying open and pinning Nikki. A low moan escaped the brunette's lips as she was caught up in the lusty exchange. She withdrew her hand, slowly, making sure to let her moist fingertip leave a scented trail along Nora's wrist. "Where did you find this?" The blonde stood, bringing her wrist to her nose, as she took in the tantalizing smell. Powered by the tangy scent, Nora advanced, her walk reminiscent of a feline stalking its prey. "I have my connections," the answer was given in a low, sultry voice, a faint growl accompanying the words. Amused and captivated, Nikki stayed in place, biting her bottom lip to help reign in her desire to reach out and pull Nora to her. As the blonde began to seductively slide one of the pearl backed buttons on Nikki's blouse through the slender buttonhole, the brunette was glad she'd not given into her haste. The feel of Nora's fingers running along her skin in a teasing preview of what was to come pulled shiver after shiver from her. By the time she was naked, Nikki was on edge, her whole body trembling with want. Want that Nora had not acknowledged, using patient touches, silent guidance and sultry looks to admonish the brunette every time Nikki had tried to pick up the pace. She laughed in delight as Nora stood and beckoned to her, hand outstretched. Taking the offered hand, she easily stepped into the prepared tub and sank into bliss, a moan echoing across the room as her body welcomed the wave of heated, perfumed bathwater surrounding her as she sank down to her neck. "Oh," escaped her lips as Nora came up, setting the drinks and food on a small table beside the tub in anticipation of completely pampering the brunette. Picking up a plump, scarlet strawberry, Nora knelt beside the tub, dangling the fruit just out of reach. Pouting, Nikki jutted her lower lip out, "Awww Darlin' that's about a spit and a peck too short for me to reach." Shaking her head back and forth, Nora gave her partner a wry grin. "Story first, then, your lips may enjoy the many wonders I have prepared." "Story?" "Um, you mentioned last night that when we met in the squad room for that first case it was not next time after the party you had seen me," Nora prompted. "How about you give me one little taste and then I'll satisfy that burning curiosity that's been pulling at you all day." Nikki attempted to barter. Resting her forearm on the edge, Nora leaned in, lowering the fruit. "I really do need to learn how to say no to you. Maybe then I'd not have to wade through your debris trail when you go through your closet which is overflowing because you have this shopping compulsion and disease." "Awww, you know you love me and my wonderful ways." "You mean your frustrating ways." "Fabulous ways." "Exasperating ways." "Exuberant." "Maddening." "Marvelous." "Riling." "Rapturous." "Vexatious." "Va-va-vaboom..." "Say what..." "Gotcha, I so win." Nikki lifted a hand then, fingers quickly threading through the blonde hair, pulling Nora to her for a passionate kiss. Lips slipping across lips, parting to savor and sample, Nora eventually pulled back, her face covered with a smirk as she lowered the fruit once more. "You are so delectable... but I do owe you your taste..." "Which was delicious and I do expect to have more than a little taste of you by the time this night is through, but I do have a tale to weave." She reclined deeper into the water, gloating at the gasp she pulled from Nora. "Now let's see… where to begin…" contact: docwho2000@hotmail.com page last modified - June 10, 2009 graphics from www.eosdev.com |