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admitted. ”I got so mad at that creep today, I almost slapped him in the lunchroom, and it wasn’t because I felt he was insulting my intelligence. It was just that he was doing something to get at you, and I just couldn’t stand it.”
    Dar remained quiet, letting the puppy chew on her fingers while she considered Kerry’s words. ”Sorry,” She finally muttered. ”It’s just the way I do things.”
    ”I know.” Kerry smiled a little. ”It's just...” She paused. ”Your reputation is based on reality, and I forget that sometimes, because I know you mostly like this.” She put a hand on Dar’s cheek. ”I forget most everyone else sees a different picture.”
    Dar exhaled. ”You make me sound very schizophrenic.” She made a wry face. ”And unfortunately, you’re going to have to live with Ms.
    Hyde this weekend. I’ll apologize in advance.”
    Kerry laughed ruefully. ”Probably better off that way or I’m liable to forget and start hugging you in front of everyone.” She demonstrated, settling more comfortably as Dar returned the hug.
    ”Mm, that feels so good. ”
    ”How about we get rid of our plates and keep searching?” Dar rumbled, right into her ear, the warm breath sending a light, pleasant shiver down Kerry’s back. ”I don’t want to think or talk about work any more tonight.”
    Kerry murmured agreement as she nipped her way along Dar’s collarbone. She broke off reluctantly and turned to grab the containers, only to find a cream colored puppy with an Alfredo colored nose licking her chops. ”Oh, poo, Dar. She’s going to be sick to her stomach.”
    Dar lifted the pasta containers out of Chino’s reach and brought them into the kitchen, putting them in the garbage and dropping the silverware into the dishwasher. Kerry slid up behind her and captured her with a solid grip around her waist. ”Whoa.” The hands slipped up under her shirt and explored her skin, making her knees shiver and almost unlock, and she grabbed the counter momentarily for balance.
    Then she turned and met the relentless attack, wrapping her fingers in Kerry’s blonde hair. She ducked her head as the smaller woman pressed up against her, losing herself in the intense passion and letting the complications of her life drop away, fogging her awareness as her heart started pounding.
    “I love you,” Kerry said as they stopped to take a breath, “and pretending not to is going to kick my ass.”
    “Likewise.” Dar kissed her on the lips, gently nudging her towards the bedroom.
    KERRY BECAME AWARE of her surroundings when a sharp crack of thunder rattled the windows. She blinked her eyes open and glanced Hurricane Watch
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    at the clock, realizing that though it was close to dawn, the weather was keeping it very dark outside.
    Thunder rolled again, accompanied by several flashes of lightning.
    She peeked up to see the dim reflection of the clock’s light against half open blue eyes. ”Sounds nasty.”
    ”Uh huh,” Dar agreed.
    ”You’re not considering going out and running in this, are you?”
    ”No,” Dar mumbled as she ran light fingertips across Kerry’s bare ribs. ”You think I’m nuts?”
    ”Just checking.” Kerry nuzzled the soft breast she was resting on.
    ”You’ve been very consistent lately.”
    Her lover snuggled closer, and made a soft noise deep in her throat.
    ”Running is a good way to start out the day. It kinda clears my head and gives me a little time to think.” Thunder grumbled overhead.
    ”However, this is perfect sleeping in weather,” she muttered.
    Kerry eyed the rain lashing against the window, along with the almost constant flashes of lightning. ”Yeah, it sure is.” She slid a knee between Dar’s thighs and went belly to belly with her, curling an arm around her back and exhaling contentedly. ”Well, we have an hour or so before we have to get up, then.”
    ”Mm hmm.” Dar tugged the covers a little closer, and let her eyes slide shut.
    The phone rang.
    Dar