The year is 2026

Madison had been dating Zoe for 3 months. The two went out at least once during the week and spent their weekends together. Both knew they were falling in love but neither wanted to be the first to admit it. Madison had let Zoe set the pace and it was driving her crazy. They had yet to make love and Madison was tired of the cold showers and self-gratification. She wasnt sure how much longer she could control herself. Zoe seemed happy and content with kissing and heavy petting although Madison could see that Zoes self control was also waning. Last night on Zoes couch they had been grinding into each other fast and furious. Madison was on the verge of an ***** when Zoe abruptly stopped and pulled away. She apologized saying she wasnt ready. Madison had pulled herself together long enough to put on her shoes, kiss Zoe goodbye and walk out the door without uttering another word. Now it was 10am on Sunday morning and Madison was lying there wondering if Zoe was ever going to speak to her again. She berated herself for walking out the way she did. She should have just held her close and told her she would wait. *****, what am I going to do now? But then it came to her, she needed to open up her heart and tell Zoe that she loved her. She reached over and dialed Zoes number praying she would pick up.

Madison waited as the phone rang several times and the answering machine kicked in Hey Zoe, its me, if youre there please pick up I really need to talk with you. Please? Okay, please call me back, its important. Madison hung up and brought the pillow over her face. Im such a ***** up, arghhhh!

Just then there was a knock on her door. What do you want Jake?

Jake opened the door and stuck his head in. Zoe is here to see you.

Madison grinned from ear to ear well dont just stand there tell her to come in here.

Maybe you should put some clothes on first Maddie, the two of you still havent done it right?

Madison looked down and realized she was absolutely naked, sitting there with the top half of her body exposed to her brother.

What the ***** Jake, now youre into cheap thrills. Get the ***** out of here and give me two minutes before you send her back.

Hey, you were the one who said come in. Im sorry.

Just go, okay?
Once Jake left Madison jumped out of bed and threw on a pair of shorts and t-shirt. She hopped back into bed to wait for Zoe. Her heart was beating a hundred miles and hour. There was a knock at the door again. Come on in Zoe.

Zoe hesitated for an instant and then steeled herself. She knew she was wrong last night and wanted to make it up to Madison. Madison had her so twisted up inside that she no longer knew what she was doing or how she felt. Zoe opened the door and put her hand carrying the bouquet of flowers around first and then she peeked in.

Accept my apology, pretty please?

Madison laughed and jumped out of bed. She ran to Zoe, grabbed the flowers with one hand and pulled Zoe in for a kiss with the other.

Your apology is not needed. I should be apologizing to you for walking out the way I did. I said I would respect your wishes in this relationship and I didnt. I can wait Zoe, I want you to feel comfortable. Its just that youre so hot and when we get going like we did last night I find it hard to control myself.

Thats just it Maddie, I shouldnt take you there if Im not going to come through. I feel like such a tease but I cant help myself with you. I tend to lose control when Im with you and that scares the ***** out of me. Thats one of the reasons I pull back.

One reason, whats the other?

Can we sit, I really want to talk this through with you.

Sure, lets go over to the couch.

For the first time Zoe took in the room. They always went back to her place so she had never been in Madisons apartment before. The room was huge, almost the size of a studio apartment. Madison had her bed at one end and the other end was split into two areas; an office and living room with a couch and large screen tv. Zoe was impressed.

This is really beautiful Madison, I like what youve done with the space.

Thanks, it allows me to share the apartment with Jake but still have my privacy. His bedroom is just as big.

Before we start can I get you something to drink?

No, I just want to talk, come and sit with me.

Madison took a seat on the opposite end of the couch sitting in a way that she could face Zoe.

Okay, Im all ears.

This is kind of hard for me so Im just going to say it and Id appreciate you not interrupting me. I didnt admit to myself that I was ***** until I was in college. I met Jillian in my junior year and we became great friends. Except that I had feelings for her that I knew went much deeper. At first I had no idea she felt the same way. Then one night we both had way too much to drink and we went back to her room. She had a single but I had 2 roommates. We sat and talked for hours about everything and anything and then out of the blue she leaned over and kissed me. And much to my surprised I kissed her back. I had never felt anything like that before. It was if I was removed from my body, just floating above, looking down. We made love that night and were inseparable afterwards.

Madison had a ton of questions that she was dying to ask but wanted to honor Zoes request so she just sat quietly waiting for Zoe to continue. Zoe looked down and continued.

Everything was fantastic for the first couple of months and then she became jealous and controlling. It was an abusive relationship, mostly mental, but sometimes physical. It took me almost a year to sever all ties and ever since Ive never let anyone get close until you.

Madison moved over to Zoe and gathered her into her arms. She held her tight, rocking her back and forth, rubbing her back with her right hand.
Im so sorry Zoe, I wish I could say something to take away all your pain but all the words in the world wont be enough. Just know that Im here for you, Ill always be here for you and I will never hurt you. Just give me the chance to show you how special you are. Thank you for sharing that with me baby, I know how hard it was for you to do.

Zoe started to sob and Madison just held her tighter, wanting to find this Jillian and beat the living ***** out of her for doing this to Zoe. Madison had never seen Zoe look so fragile, like a lost little girl. Zoe finally stopped crying and pulled away from Madison.

I didnt sleep all night Maddie, Im just so tired. Do you think you could hold me so I could sleep for a while?

Here, or would you feel comfortable on the bed?

Zoe gave Madison a shy smile. I think the bed would be okay if youre okay.

Sure, come on. Let me get you some PJs to change into.

Madison searched her draws for the one pair of PJs she knew she had and handed them to Zoe. Madison turned away until Zoe told her to come to bed. She turned to see Zoe already tucked in, laying on her right side, watching Madison intently. Madison climbed into bed and got behind Zoe, spooning her. She wrapped her arms around her and said is this all right?

Mmmmm, perfect. I feel so safe with you Maddie. Dont let me go.

I wont Zoe, Ill be right here for as long as you want me.

Madison pulled Zoe even closer and gently kissed the back of her neck.