Love in Bloom

The sun burst through the bedroom window as a reminder that it was now morning. Their legs interwined, they continued to writh and moan. The love-making session was still yet to end.

It has been 6 months since Olivia and Riley had first begun seeing each other. What began as an accidental meet-cute  in the local supermarket had now grown into a passionate love affair.

Soulmates might be one way to describe it.

Olivia Bennet was still in college. She had grown up in an extremely conservative household, leading a regimented life. This new relationship had opened up a whole world she never could have imagined previously. Love, genuine connection. Lust, an appetite she was unaware of. These are some of the things that Riley Morgan had brought to her.

Riley was what some might call a free spirit. With freckles scattered across her nose and cheeks, the local artist had an infectious smile. And it warmed Olivia to the bottom of her heart.

Breathlessly, Olivia whispered into Rilley's ear, "I love you."

It was the first time she had said it to anyone who was not her parents. She blushed in anticipation of Riley's response. Her acknowledgement.

Nuzzling Olivia's neck, planting one soft kiss after the other, "I love you," she whispered back.

The smile on her face broadened. She herself couldn't believe how well this relationship was progressing. Riley, who had already come out as a lesbian when she was a teenager, felt proud that the usually uptight Olivia, was able to express her love.

It broke Riley's heart when she thought about the repressive environment she had grown up in. The level of control that her parents had, well, still have if she's being honest, over her life decisions. Her mindset was something that Riley still struggled to understand.

Knowing that, Riley did not push her in the relationship. Nor did she want to force Olivia to 'come out' to her parents or society. Riley knew how nerve-racking it could be to reveal your sexual orientation to others, and that it needed a supportive environment.

She couldn't even begin to imagine what it might be like coming out to Olivia's parents.

"What do you want to get for breakfast?" Olivia lazily asked.

"This!" said Riley, as she kissed her way down to Olivia's core.

Olivia giggled, "Stop, please. It has nothing more to give today." Grabbing Riley's head, she pulled her back up and gave her a deep kiss on her soft lips. "Although this isn't a bad entrees."

Their make-out session lasted for another 5 minutes before they finally got about of bed and into the shower.

Olivia, who'd exited the shower first called out, "What's on for you today?" while she looked at her phone.

"Just going to the studio." Sticking her head out the bathroom door, "I'm feeling inspired to paint today, " she laughed.

Looking at the message on her phone, Olivia replied, "Mmmm."

Riley walked up from behind and wrapped her arms around Olivia's waist. The scent of their freshly cleaned skin filled the others' senses. "What you looking at?"

"Message from my parents," Olivia frowned. "They asking me to go back for dinner tonight. Michael will be there."

Michael Thompson. He was in his late 20's, recently completing college, and had entered the business world already. Their parents had known each other for a long time, and had determined that their children were 'suitable' for each other. Thus, they had been 'engaged' since Oliva was sixteen.

There was nothing official. Just a tacit agreement between parents. Olivia had only met Michael a few times growing up, and had no real opinion on the matter before. She usually went along with her parents' arrangements. After meeting Riley though, she was struggling. She wanted to tell her parents that she didn't want this engagement, that she didn't even like men. She just didn't know how.

She also feared the potential repercussions of how her family might react. It actually terrified her.

"It's fine," said Riley. "Message them back. Tell them you'll be there."

A tear started to roll down Olivia's cheek as she spun around to face her. "How can you be so understanding? I really do love you, Riley Morgan."

Kissing her on the tip of Olivia's delicate nose, "I love you too! Now reply. Then we'll go get some proper breakfast," Riley grinned.

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While they ate quietly, Olivia looked out the cafe window at the world going by. She saw people laughing and smiling, and children playing. On a nearby bench, she saw an elderly couple sitting down, holding hands. The elderly woman leaned over and kissed the old man on the cheek. He patted her hand back.

"I'm going to tell them." Olivia stated.

"Hmm? What now?"

"I'm going to tell them that I'm gay. My parents. I'm telling them I'm gay, and about us," Olivia looked at Riley hopefully.

Riley, initially choking on her coffee, said, "Are you sure about this? There is no rush from me, babe. Understand?"

"I'm sure," nodded Olivia. She smiled and looked again to the elderly couple on the bench. "I'm sure."

"What's the worst that could happen?"

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