Come on Over, Baby - Bella's Castle; The West Wing

"Oh, um.." Hee gaze dropped - if her body still pumped blood her cheeks would have flushed. "I.. dunno?"

She tilted her head, looking slightly curious at the shyness that seemed to be coming from the Malkavian.

"Why don't you just show me?"

Her eyes widened ever so slightly at her words, glancing up at her. "Oh.. I've never.. kissed a girl before..."

She laughed quietly.

"It's not much different from kissing a guy. Besides, it's for educational purposes. So I know what you want me to tell Robert and Chase?"

Chances are high that she'd do it just like Bella demonstrated, too.

She gave a slow nod, scooting a little bit closer. She placed her hands gently on either side of Ra'i's face, then leaned in. Soft lips met, Bella's head tilted ever so slightly to the right. The kiss was drawn out, made ever sweeter by the quiet need. After a moment, she drew back once more, glancing up into the other's eyes like a child caught with their hand in the cookie jar.

Bella would have found that Ra'idah didn't seem to mind. She didn't pull away at all, and her own lips were soft against those of the Malkavian. She did let the kiss linger for a few moments, though, as if she wanted to make sure to get it right. And when Bella pulled away, she was smiling at her.

"I can do that," she said quietly.

She smiled, again the smile a shy one. "Thanks...'"

She smiled and tucked another bit of hair behind Bella's ear.

"No problem. That's what friends are for."

She nodded, a cute smile taking over her lips. "I'm glad we're friends.."

She smiled, giving the Malkavian another gentle hug.

"So am I. Feeling better?"

She nodded a bit, smiling gently. "Yeah.. thank you."

She just didn't seem like she was going to let go of the Malkavian.

"Good. And, you're welcome."

She didn't seem to have any interest in being let go, simply snuggling against the blonde's chest.

She was gentle about it, but she was more than happy to just let the Malkavian snuggle into her chest.

"Anything else on your mind, Bella?"

"Nah... Are you bored? I'm building a laser tag maze in my basement."

She laughed.

"With a lovely creature like you in my arms, I could never be bored. I just want to make sure you are able to talk about everything that's on your mind. I really don't like seeing you this down."

She shyly nuzzled into the woman, giggling a bit. "You're sweet.. this city has just taken a toll on me.. I'll get used to it, I'm sure."

As long as Bella wanted to be held and nuzzle, she was more than happy to let her. She even returned it, laughing quietly.

"Well, I'm here for when it gets the better of you. I think it happens to us all now and again."

She nodded, "Ditto.. let me repay you somehow?"

She laughed.

"Pie. I like pie. Or cookies."

Yes, really.

"I love pie!" She gushed, "What sort of pie?"

She laughed.

"Chocolate silk and dutch apple are my favorites. You?"

"Hmm.. definitely chocolate silk."

"Maybe even coconut creme?"

"I'll make a coconut cream pie, and chocolate silk pie with coconut shavings?"