Ash rolled out of bed slowly, grabbing her still aching head as she set up. “Damn” she moaned. She ran her fingers through her long mangled red hair putting pressure at the back of her head. When she stood up, she felt every drop she drank the night before.
Swearing to find a new way to deal with her problem and never drink again as she slumped down the stairs to the kitchen. She opened the fridge to a broken egg, ketchup, and a gallon of milk about a week past date. Shaking her head, she closed the door.
“Hair of the dog” she said as she reached over for a bottle of vodka sitting on the counter. The fluid burned going down her raw throat.
“A little early for that isn’t it?”
Ash reached for her hip, no gun. She spun around, a new warmth much like what the vodka caused washed over her. In the doorway was a petite girl with a large chest and crystal blue eyes standing in front of her with nothing but a towel around her head and a smile that didn’t quite reach her eyes.
She walked over and kissed Ash then sat at the table. Still frozen from confusion the only part of her that was moving was her mind and it sped around too fast for her to keep up.
“Her name is Kerrigan.” Said an obnoxious voice from her right she wished she could ignore. Ash rolled her eyes and took another large drink from the vodka.
“So, Kerrigan, crazy night last night wasn’t it.” Ash set her bottle down and leaned onto the counter. The girl looked up and smiled.
“You have no idea how wild it was” the voice laughed.
Ash threw a dirty look at the doorway of the kitchen. Kerrigan had a puzzled look on her face as she turned to see what Ash was looking at. Seeing nothing, she shook her head and laughed.
“If you’re seeing double just remember I’m the bad girl and the one over there is my evil twin. Though I am guessing with that look on your face you don’t remember much from last night.”
Ash hated admitting it, but nodded her head. Never in all of her years had she ever blacked out, it just all seemed off.
“Well, we met at The Barnyard and spent the evening drinking; dancing and when things started becoming more X rated we came here. The rest I am sure you can figure out.” She unraveled her long blonde hair from the towel and started drying it.
She remembered going to the bar, but still could not place the girl. Ash looked towards the doorway; she hated that he knew what she was forgetting. All the years trying to block out a demon, drinking, hypnosis, acupuncture and God only knows what else. Now she was looking too him for help; he was always there, like a guardian angel sent from hell.
Forgarien gave her a wink and smiled. “Someone spiked your drink last night; sweet tits over there didn’t show up until the drug already kicked in. The two of you hit it off and came back here and tore up the living room.”
Ash watched Kerrigan as she dried her hair. Thinking about what Forgarien had said.
“Well I am going to have to get ready for work soon. Do you want me to call you a cab or something?”
Kerrigan lifted her head, Ash seen a flash in her eyes that was gone as quick as it appeared. Was it hurt, anger, hatred maybe? She wasn’t sure but something about it un-nerved her.
“I thought we would spend the day together getting to know one another without all the alcohol and sex.” She purred in a low voice as she crossed the room and put her arms around Ash.
Ash looked down into her face; she was at least a foot shorter than she was. Those eyes were so clear and familiar without even a thought she brought her hand up and caressed the girls face. She did not look like she could be more than twenty and though she hid it there was definitely something more behind those eyes than desire and interest.
“I wish I could but I am loaded down with work. Why don’t you give me a call later so we can talk?” Shit, she hoped this would work. Ash held her breath for a second waiting to see if she would blow up or burst into tears.
Kerrigan smiled. “Kiss me and I will go. As soon as I dress at least” she looked down at her naked body before pressing it close to Ash.
Ash reached down and pecked her quickly on the lips.
“I said a kiss” Kerrigan scolded her with a smile. She put her hand around Ash’s neck and pulled her head down close to hers. Prying her mouth open with her tongue, she clasped her breast with the other hand massaging her already hard nipple.
Ash closed her eyes and moaned as she became wet and started to shudder. She grabbed Kerrigan buy the shoulders and pushed her away. The emotions that were flooding her were confusing she smiled down at her.
“Come on I will help you find your clothes.” She put her hand between the girl’s shoulders to guide her along.
As they came to the living room, she dropped her head to her chest shaking it back and forth.
Kerrigan laughed as she started putting couch cushions back in place as she searched for her clothes.
Ash picked up a stack of books and put them back on the bookcase. A bra was in the middle of one as if a makeshift bookmark.
“I think this is yours” she tossed it to her before putting the book on its shelf. Quietly shaking her head, all the paranormal self-help books and not even one that could help her.
“That look she is giving you is enough to make MY skin crawl.” Forgarien walked over to Kerrigan as Ash turned to see the girl with the same dark look on her face.
“Is there something bothering you?” Ash finally asked her.
“Well, other than being forgotten by someone quicker than it took for them to fuck me, sure.” Kerrigan’s eyes relaxed and she smiled. She pulled a pair of jeans out from under the couch and slid them on. “Ah, my shirt is over on the other bookcase.”
Ash walked over and grabbed it as Kerrigan put her jeans on. She felt the slinky material between her fingers; she felt butterflies in her stomach. Kerrigan drew close to her. “If you like it keep it, I just need something to wear home.” Ash handed her the blouse, her face felt as if it were on fire.
“It is pretty, not really my kind of thing, but thank you.”
Kerrigan laughed as she put her top on. “I noticed that last night, you never know though.” She walked back to the kitchen grabbing her purse and started for the doorway. Sliding her shoes on, she stood by the door looking at Ash.
“I believe the vixen is waiting for you to say goodbye.” Forgarien told her. Ash bit her lower lip as she started towards the door.
“Do you have a number I can reach you at some time?” Ash asked somewhat awkwardly. Kerrigan shook her head giving her a half smile.
“I do, but I have yours that way I know I will hear from you again. I’m not the one night stand kind of girl.”
Ash was afraid of that; this has to be one of the most awkward situations she has ever gotten herself into.
“Kerrigan look, I am sure we had a great time last night but, I’m not a lesbian. To be honest I have no idea how this even happened.” Ash looked at her feet then back up into Kerrigan’s face to find an amused expression.
“For someone who isn’t, you’re pretty damn good at it. We can take it slow see what happens. You never know what may be hidden deep down if you let nature take its course.” Her blue eyes turned a little stormy as she said this.
Ash was in no mood to argue with her, and if she was honest with herself there was an attraction there she could not explain. Maybe it would be worth exploring further if nothing more to figure out what was behind the roller coaster of emotions that flew through her eyes.
“Okay, just remember I am going to be busy the next couple of days. I won’t have a lot of free time until this weekend.”
“Yes, sir.” Kerrigan saluted then giggled before pulling her into another kiss that sent sparks and warmth shooting through Ash.
When Kerrigan left, Ash stood with her back leaning against the doorway. Not knowing if she really wanted to ask Forgarien what happened. Resigned she had no other option, she went to the kitchen and sat at the table. Forgarien appeared in the chair across from her.
He smiled at her with an annoyingly charming smile. If he were not a demon and a thorn in her side, he would make a good-looking guy, Ash thought to herself.
