the morning after

                                    

                                          
After their delightful night, the pair fell asleep tangled with each other, both exhausted from their former activities. Early in the morning, When the light came in, flaca opened her eyes and started to move slowly, trying to let maritza sleep a little longer, but everytime she would move the girl on top of her would protest. Realizing she wouldn't be able to move until maritza decided to let her do so, she stayed there and admired her girlfriend. Her mouth would form a cute pout while she was asleep, and her breathing was very calm and rhythmic. The jawline she was in love with was still so sharp it could cut a diamond. The eyes she loved to get lost in were closed, and the breathing that hours ago was rushed, now was calm and soothing. Suddenly, the small body against hers rolled over and curled up on her direction, making the scene even cuter. 
                          
- hm, I don't want to get up - maritza was pouting and using a whiny voice, honestly, it was cowardice - it's so comfy and warm in here.
                          
- but we need to, babe. We need to fill our commissary, otherwise we'll have no candy for movie night - she heard a whine leave her girlfriend's mouth, but the smaller girl soon rolled back.
                          
- I hate you when you're right.
                          
- no, you don't. You love me - maritza gave her a big smile.
                          
- yes, I do - her hands were caressing the beautiful face in front of her - you're so beautiful in the morning, it shouldn't be aloud.
                          
- look who's talking. I was just admiring how enchanted you looked asleep - she regretted saying that the moment those words got out of her mouth. She admitted to watching maritza sleep, she's a creep. She tried her luck and stole a quick glance towards maritza but, instead of the bad reaction she thought she'd find, the girl had a huge smirk on her lips.
                          
- you're watching me sleep, huh? - flaca didn't know how to answer that, it was embarrassing - that's cute - wait, what?
                          
- you don't think I'm a creep? - maritza pretended to think by putting a finger on her chin looking pensive.
                          
- it would be creepy if it was anybody else, but it's you. Nothing is creepy when it's with you - that girl would kill her with how cute she was.
                          
- ugh, I am so lucky to have you.
                          
- we both are - after giving each other a peck on the lips, the pair stood cuddled up and in silence for a couple more minutes until flaca finally had the courage to ask.
                          
- so, how are you feeling? You know... about last night? - flaca's body was filled with nervousness and anxiety. She wanted to know the answer but didn't. Ugh, maritza made her so nervous!
                          
- I feel like the first time i was with a woman - flaca suddenly turned towards her and looked at her interrogatively.
                          
- Excuse me, do you have something to tell me? - the laugh maritza let out could be heard across the prison, or at least that's how flaca felt.
                          
-Oh sorry, did I forget to tell you? - said maritza, still laughing at her girlfriend's reaction. With a big inhale, she continued- As if, no one had me the way you did. I mean, I did kiss another girl and I had sex before, Juliana is there to prove it, but it was never like what we did last night. The way you treated me, with such respect and love, was very new to me. Usually people would just pay attention to the parts of my body that interested them, but you explored all of it. I felt loved for the first time ever during sex. Thank you for that - maritza had an adoring look on her eyes. She was looking at flaca like she would look to an art piece. Flaca was a mess with that.
                          
- you felt loved because you are. I love you so much, babe. Last night was better than I could ever imagine. Hearing what you just said makes me even happier, because I was freaking out about being good enough and doing things the right way so I wouldn't disappoint you - maritza leaned in and placed a kiss on her lips.
                          
- you're amazing. I hope you know that - flaca looked away very quickly but not enough so her girlfriend couldn't see it. She did not know that. Maritza held her jaw delicately and turned it, so she could now face the taller girl's eyes - You are. Believe me. There is no one else like you. You're special. And, to me, you're the only one - flaca's ears didn't know how to absorb that sound. after being told you're not enough for a long time, hearing those words coming out of her love's mouth didn't sound real to her. When she came out to the world, people made her believe that being the way she was made her a monster, unholy and a sinner. Until this moment, those words still echoed in her mind, but right now, when maritza was watching her with those perfect eyes, she could finally ignore it. It couldn't be a sin if it was this true and this strong. It was love like any other and the fact that was with a girl didn't make a difference. She couldn't control the tears that started to fall, it was a freeing moment for her. She was finally free of the heteronormative thoughts people tried to put in her head all those years. Maritza reached out and kissed every little tear that fell, then kissed her forehead to end on her lips. Mari was right, she never felt so loved.

                          
*I know it took me too long, but I had exams at college and I was using my free time to study (and I usually write at said free time). 
                          
**pleeeeease comment so I can know if you're enjoying.