((Contains lesbianism. Though, I'm sure you dont mind. Also slightly dark, depending on how you interpret it.))

A soft sigh escaped her lips as she gazed out the window and down at the ground that was one floor below. She watched as a few people scuttled to and fro bathed in the light of the street lamps not all too far off. Some people came so close that the young woman could see the outlines of their faces if she looked hard enough. Every so often one of the people she watched glanced up and saw her form in the window, her deep purple dress easy to make out thanks to the well lit room. But every time the man or woman quickly turned their gaze away and hastened their pace as if they feared to be within the sight of the figure for any longer. Ali found this odd. Even in the day time the people didn’t think to offer her a wave. A child had once. The little girl had looked up, smiling brightly, and waved. She had been about to return the small favor but before she could do so the child was hurried along by her distressed mother. For some reason Ali didn’t doubt that the poor girl had been scolded as soon as she and her mother rounded the next corner and were out of sight.

The feeling of an arm being wrapped around her waist shook her from her thoughts. She couldn’t help but smile when a gentle hand brushed her long black curls off of her shoulder. “Ahh… so I’ve found you.” Murmured a soft voice in her ear. “Gazing out that window again I see.” Teased the soft voice, a pair of lips brushing against her exposed earlobe. Ali simply nodded and leaned back into the embrace. She felt the other persons lips form a small smile against her sensitive ear. “Well, why don’t you come away from the window for a bit my love.” Continued the voice after a moment as the hand that had brushed Ali’s hair off to the side reached forward and pulled the large black curtains together. Once again Ali simply nodded in response, not protesting as her view of the rest of the world was hidden.

She let herself be slowly lead backwards towards where she knew the large king sized bed stood waiting, its silken covers beckoning. “How did today go?” Asked Ali as they moved slowly across the plush carpeting.

“I went alright I suppose. But as always there was one time when I was forced to deal with the incompetents of those who work for me. But today it was only a few finger so I suppose most of them are getting a little better. I do hope that I do not have to address any more mishaps for the rest of the week. But I’m sure you know how it goes love. They learn for awhile but they quickly forget what happens when they show their incompetents and it starts all over again. Especially with the men it seems. But perhaps that is just me.” The voice paused for a moment. “But… I do not wish to talk about work right now. Let us speak of different things. What did you do today love?”

Ali smiled as they sat on the bed the other’s arm still wrapped possessively around her waist. “I didn’t do all too much today. I made the bed when I got up this morning.” She quickly continued as she knew what her lover would say if she didn’t explain herself hastily. “I know that we have the maids for that but I don’t mind doing it. It is something to do after all isn’t it? Any way after that I went down and had something to eat and then I read for most of the day.” She said as she turned to face the other woman.

“Oh, have you read those books that I bought you? The woman at the store said that you would like them.” Asked the brown haired woman as Ali moved so that her feet were on the bed and she was laying against suit wearing woman.

“So far they are very good. I’ve finished the first one and I’m about a quarter of the way through the second. They are beautifully written. Please do thank her when you go back. She has quite a mind for my taste in books.” She said as she let her long tresses be played with.

“Mm. I’m glad you like them love. I wasn’t sure you would like them.”

“You worry too much. You are always making sure every thing is just right. Making sure we are always alone when we go down to the garden. Always making sure I am never disturbed from my slumber unless I am stirred by a kiss from your own lips. I swear you almost love me too much.”

The other woman chuckled softly and shook her head. “Nonsense I think it is impossible to ever love someone like you too much.” She assured. “Why can’t I dote upon you day and night?” She teased, a small sparkle in her eyes.

Once again Ali nodded in response to what her lover said. After all if her lover had said it, the it was true. After all if they did not have trust in each other they would have nothing to depend on during this long war. Or at least that was what was whispered in her ear at night after a long evening of love making. She had also heard that ‘here was work to be done and much money to be made’ yelled by that same beautiful voice. But of course that was true she had heard the maids talking about people who were growing handsomely rich thanks to the war. She had also heard those same maids calling her a child and a blind fool. Her lover must have heard the maids once because one day the old maids had left without so much of a goodbye and new woman were in the mansion to do their duties the very same hour.

A gentle kiss on her nose brought Ali out of her thoughts. “Are you alright my love? You seem a little distracted tonight. Are you tired? Would you like to simply go to sleep tonight?” Her lover’s concerned questions came as soon as it was apparent that Ali had snapped out of what ever trance she had been in a few moment earlier.

“I’m fine, I was just thinking.” Answered the slightly smaller woman.

“Ahh, that could be dangerous. You’re such a bright young woman. Always with your nose in a book and your head in the clouds. What prey tell were you thinking about my love?”

“I was just thinking about us.”

“I see. Come up with anything new?”

Ali couldn’t help but giggle. “Not like that silly.” She said with a grin. “Why would I think about something like that if I can simply do it.” She said as she wrapped her arms around her lover’s neck and pulled the other woman down into a deep kiss.

“You do make a good point my love. A good point indeed.” Murmured the other woman as she pulled away for a moment to speak before plunging back into the passion filled kiss.

((This one is a few months old but I dicided to post it any way. I hope you guys like it ^-^ If you do I might just post some more of my work whee ))