Know - T.S.4 - Galea - Prt. 1

     After a few years of being together, Alex Galea continued working at the bar as a tender, mixing and serving drinks. Leslie and Alex were doing nicely and were enjoying living together 3 years in their relationship. The shy teases of young love became more intense for one another each year since, Alex was more comfortable with herself, and as months went on Alex gained this confidence while working a lot on her appearance, her wardrobe, hair style and physical appearance. Some time in her life after school, she began to identify as a Butch.

A woman, who felt more comfortable being more masculine. She worked very hard on herself, she spent days building her body up and shopping in the men's section.                           

 One day Leslie and Alex went out in the evening to the park to enjoy the sunset. Hugs and kisses with the two and a little bit of stroking. But just that, nothing more. Leslie listened to Alex's heart as her head laid on their shoulder close to her partners chest. Alex kept Leslie close and warm by holding her gently. Leaning forward a little to look at Leslie's eyes, "Are you sleeping?" Alex asked her softly. Leslie looks at her maroon eyes and smiled, "No, I'm happy." she held the others arm, as she held on to it more. Alex smiled and looked at the stars thinking to herself a minute, but the romance got interrupted briefly in her mind by a very warm reaction through her body and mind, her eyes traveled down from Leslie's head to her neck, shoulders, arms that held on, to her chest and bare legs. With her other hand Alex held her more properly while making her way with her lips to Leslie's and her hand to one of her legs. Leslie snuggled once held more and when Alex kissed her, she smiled softly as they locked their lips, then feeling the warm hand of her girlfriends holding her leg. Alex softly kissed Leslie, but went on to kissing her deeply and she pulled gently on Leslie's leg taking a firm hold of it. Leslie kissed her partner passionately, "Mmm, Alex.." knowing already what Alex probably wanted, she held onto and around Alex, as she felt Alex caress her leg passionately, "Mm.." and her hand travel into her thigh, "Wait.." Leslie softly said, Alex's breath became rapid as she kissed her, enjoying the moment and her girl. Alex was feeling hot in need of her girls love. After a moment though Leslie, slowly began to pull away a little and took Alex's hand and they looked into each others eyes. She closed her legs more and Alex slowly moved her hand away. "We shouldn't be doing this here." Alex adjusted her posture, looking around the park a little. "Alright, sorry, I really didn't notice anyone for a bit so, I thought.." Smiling, Alex rested her hand on her own leg and lifted her other onto Leslie's shoulders. "Do you, want to go?" Alex asked. "Could we go out and eat?" Leslie replied. "Yeah of course, lets go." She stood on her feet and took Leslie's hand. "Wait let me go to the restrooms." Leslie said and walked to them. "Okay.." Alex said and walked on where the path of dirt was on the grass to wait on it. It was getting really late, she stood there waiting patiently, clearing out her mind and emotions of what she wanted a moment ago.
A woman walked by lost looking around, Alex saw her for a little watching her, for a brief quick moment looked at one another but the young woman continued to walk, scared and afraid she went to Alex. "H-hello.." She said walking towards her. "Hey, you alright?" Alex asked. "Uh yes.. I was trying to, find a Library I was told it should be near here.." Alex blinked confused, "There is one but, not quite close. I can call you a Cab to take you directly there. As I'm waiting for someone." Alex said and took her phone out to call. "Oh thank you I really appreciate it. That's so nice of you." She smiled, watching Alex. The woman in the vest found the number and dialed it. The other woman looked around while waiting. Trying not to look too long at her as she made the call. Once the call was made Alex put her phone in her pocket. "There you go someone will come pick you up in five minutes. I'll wait with you, a nice pretty woman like you shouldn't be alone at this time." Alex said and the other smiled flattered by Alex's words. "Why thanks that's sweet." She said, Alex's aura was strong mixed of confidence and gentleness. The young woman asking her self (I'm not too sure but I think she likes me?.. I think she is.. should I ask?) Wondering if Alex was a female, as she presented very masculine. Her voice wasn't soft it was raspy, mature. "What's your name if I can know?" Alex asked with a smile looking into her eyes. "My name is Alice and yours?" Asking her in return.
While talking to one another Leslie had finished up and could see Alex talking to the other woman, as she stood inside looking out from a window of the restrooms. She felt a little jealous watching and how the other woman smiled so much at her. Leslie walked outside and thought to stand near by to listen to what they were talking about. When Alex gave a compliment then exchanged numbers, Leslie's jealousy went up. Then they hear a vehicle honking slightly in the distance and the other woman embraced Alex. "Thank you." She said to her as Alex held her, "You're welcome, if you need something you can call me." Upset Leslie quickly walks towards them. The other looks at Leslie. "Hey, you're ready?" Alex asked Leslie, while resting her hands on her hips looks away really unable to express her self well.

Alex was confused why she responded coldly to her. As Alice watched them also confused. "Well I better go. Thanks again, bye.." She said as she walked out of the park to the street quickly.

Alex watched Alice leave for a minute, but then turned to look at Leslie, she tried to hold Leslie's hands but she didn't let her. "Stop." Leslie said. "C'mon why are you so upset with me?" Alex asked, she watched her and crossed her arms, as they both stood there quiet for a little. "Leslie.." Leslie looks at Alex briefly and then begins to walk home. "You know, I only helped her find a Library she was looking for.." The young woman was very upset, she couldn't let her voice out. She felt if she spoke she may cry and she didn't want to show that. So she just walked as Alex walked by her nervous.

After a while, Leslie did not talk while they were on their way home. They walked up to their door and Alex unlocked the door for Leslie, Alex felt in need of something to drink. Leslie walked straight to the bedroom to lay down and to rest. Alex closed and locked their house door and went to the kitchen to drink water. Sitting down at the couch in the dark as they didn't want to turn the lights on. Alex sighted drinking her cup of water asking herself questions.
After she put the cup in the sink and went over to the bedroom, Alex carefully opened the door and then closed it. She looked at Leslie in bed and in blankets. She ran her fingers through her hair and sat down on the chair they had in their bedroom and removed her shoes, placing them under the chair. After taking her shoes and socks off to the hamper, she went over to the closet to take her night clothes to change into. Alex began to take off her black vest and shirt throwing it to the hamper in the corner of the room, put her sleep top on, removed her jeans and putting on the other pants to lay down and try to sleep.

Alex laid down next to Leslie and looked up at the ceiling. (Should I talk to her?) She looks to where Leslie was next to her. (I'm not sure if she's gone to sleep.) Alex didn't feel at ease. She scooted in closer to Leslie's body, and placed her hand on her waist. Softly speaking to her, "I don't want you to be sad for any reason." Leslie's heart ached, listening to Alex. The other from under the covers wanted to take Leslie's hand and leaned over her slightly. But Leslie lightly took Alex's hand off of her other, with the other hand. Alex sighted softly. With care and love she kept trying to soften the edges of the moment. Alex hugged her with her arm and kissed her cheek lightly a few times. Although the moment wasn't right and there were other ways Alex could handle the situation. Alex fell in the mood again.

She proceeded to be loving towards her girlfriend as she does, giving her little kisses, her lips lightly pressed on her skin of her partner. Leslie, felt each of the kisses, and gestures of Alex. The much more dominant woman Alex, pulled on Leslie's hips so she would lay upwards and Alex could properly look at her and kissed her more. Alex caressed her girlfriends body and Leslie giving in as if enchanted. Alex maneuvered over Leslie while kissing her. Leslie pulled away from her and faced the other direction. Alex leaned into her neck and tenderly licked her neck. Although Leslie, was still disappointed, she placed her hands on Alex's face so that she could look at her, then hugged Alex and kissed her cheek softly once. Then let her go and looked at each other. "I think we need to go to sleep Alex..." she said to her, Leslie moved from the position she was in and Alex moved away, Leslie laid back on her side again as she was. Alex frustrated huffed gently and sat on the side of the bed with her head between her arms, rubbing her head. She gets up walking to the bathroom. After being in the restroom, Alex walked back into the room and thought if she should just sit down and rest on the chair that was there. But decided to just lay down in bed, so she just laid next to Leslie, giving her the whole blanket. (I deserve this..) Alex thought to her self as she laid with nothing to cover herself with. She just tried not to think about the temperature and close her eyes, to try to rest herself to sleep. She crossed her arms and snugged herself in the bed and pillow. The next day, Alex's opened her eyes to a vibration of her phone. She looked at Leslie still laying down asleep. Sitting up on the side of the bed she takes her phone and looks what it was. She thought maybe someone needed her services as a bartender. Or one of her friends she could go hang out with to release some tension at the house. While going through her phone, she realizes that is not any of the things she thought, but the female from last night, Alice. <Thank you again Alex. btw it's Alice.> The other wrote in a text to Alex. A slight smile came across Alex's face and replied back to Alice, <No problem Alice.> She wrote back to her then put her cellphone away and went to brush her teeth. Then took off all her clothes, to go into the shower, closing the door to the shower she turned the handle of the water in cool temperature. She felt so frustrated and tense, the feeling of the water run down her bare skin felt so nice, almost relieving her. She puts her hair in the running water and runs her fingers through her short brown hair as it became wet, enjoying the water as if washing her concerns.
Leslie wakes up slowly, noticing Alex wasn't there next to her, she sits up and hears the shower running in the bathroom. She gets up and begins to make the bed, after doing so she put on a sweater as the morning was cold then went to the kitchen to make some breakfast.

Once Leslie was finished making food to eat and eating. She cleaned after herself and washed her plates as well as Alex's cup from last night. Alex finishes her shower, goes into the room and sees Leslie wasn't there. She walks to the mirror on the wall and takes her comb to pull her hair back. Leslie walks into the bedroom and looks at Alex standing in front of the mirror. Alex hears her walk in and fixes her hair with her fingers. Then looks at Leslie for a second. "Alex.. I." Alex looks at her. "Good-morning.." Alex said to her. "..I, think we need to break-up." Leslie's and Alex's heart drops, turning to look at her. "What no, Leslie.." Leslie's eyes fill up in tears but she tried not to cry. "Why would say that?" Alex asked worried. "Alex, I don't think we should be together anymore. At least I think we need a break.." Alex goes up to her, looking at her. "That's not necessary. Please don't say things like that." Leslie looks into Alex's eyes and Leslie's eyes get wiped by Alex's finger as she tried to talk to her and comfort her. "I know how you can be Alex, you are always flirting with women." Alex looks down and lightly shakes her head. "No Leslie, I'm here for you only." Alex said to her. Leslie sad and heart hurting, but avoiding to not cry so that Alex didn't worry. "Ever since I've met you people talk about how you are. Whenever we've gone to events, when you had to serve, I'd watch you. Last night, made it clear you enjoy to flirt." Alex walked closer to hold her in an embrace. "Leslie please stop, it's alright. I'm just being a friendly woman. Is what I do, I compliment people." Leslie gently held to her when embraced.

After a minute of holding one another, Leslie pulled away slowly from Alex's hold. Looking at her, how Alex had such a worried expression. It had been quite a long time since she'd had seen Alex look that way. Back when they were in High School, she looked as if she had lost some light. Alex was worried, worried that Leslie would actually leave her. Leslie was her best friend. "Please understand, I know, that I'm not always around. But it doesn't mean I don't want to be with you Leslie." Alex knew this would become an issue, but she couldn't help it. She loved the attention of people and specially the lady's. It gave her fire, confidence. Which she wasn't too use to at an early age. Alex had some low self esteem while growing up. She always felt out of place and now, she was feeling like she was in a good place in her life. She came to be someone who would meet people, many people that knew who she was, a name everyone got to know.
Alex takes her hand and holds it firmly in hers, Leslie didn't want to actually breakup with Alex, she just thought it was for the best. She loved Alex so much, how Alex could be so loving to her. Looking at each other, she liked the words of Alex and loving signs. She looked at their hands holding each other. Alex watched Leslie then leaned to her face to kiss her cheek, she walked up close to Leslie's body, releasing her hand and with both of her hands lifting her face to kiss her. As they shared a kiss, Leslie was feeling that special energy that Alex had. While kissing, Alex wrapped her arms around Leslie gently around her back and waist to keep her close. She walked forward, making Leslie walk back she held onto Alex's sweater.  Once reaching the edge of the bed, Leslie opens her eyes and Alex parts from her lips to kiss her neck.

Leslie loved when Alex wanted her, but she really thought it was for the best. "Alex..." Leslie softly spoke, then she gently pushed her away and moved. "..I think, you should go.." She said. Alex stood there, lost she not knowing what to say anymore. For a second while thinking to herself looking to the floor in thought Alex felt sad. Leslie was breaking inside, slowly her body began to tremble, so she left into the bathroom, lock the two doors that it had, to try and calm herself down.

Alex, didn't like how she felt, sadness led to tears and weakness and she did not want to feel that way. So she looked in to the closet, picked a shirt and pants to change into, taking just her keys and phone. Leaving, the house before she lost herself in the emotions she did not want to deal with. Leaving Leslie there, as she wanted.