Hello by Brigaders! My dear Mushies!
Welcome back to Snippet Saturday!!!!!!!!
Life has been lifing as of late, and it has sapped me of my creativity when it comes to writing.
Well, that just means we have a new story to share. Or at least, the bare bones of one!
It is a modern romance, following Jas and River as they navigate their budding romance and the complexities that their own separate lives create. Jas, a 36 year old single mother to an 11 year old daughter, has to deal with life after grief, issues with her in laws, as well as the day to day expenses that seem to pile up. Thankfully, she has the greatest support system in her mother and best friends, all who act as an anchor in Jas and Nora's life.
River is a 27 year old returning student to college after dealing with their own blowbacks that had them drop out. Studying anthropology and history, River works at a local museum as well as does cosplay at cons and on social media. They use any and all pronouns but do love using they/them the most.
So yes, this is going to be a sapphic/queer romance with queer, lesbian, genderfluid representation. This will also be dual POV.
This story, still unnamed, is currently in the plotting phase, but I did indeed write a bit of a scene between our two main characters where they are out at a club, Jas with her friends and River with theirs.
And here is a snippet of that scene:
Lights flashed all around, beats muffled to background haze as my heart synced with the electronic tempo. Glistening skin, clothes dampening, but the clinging fabrics Weren’t the only thing I feel. All night, no matter how many partners I danced with, her eyes were on me. Perhaps it was that knowledge that led me back out on the dance floor.
A gorgeous body pressed up against my behind, a palm brushes against my hip dip as we rock together fluidly to the music. As the hand skated further up my hips, my eyes found hers. Those rich brow eyes gleaming in the strobe lights, pupils flaring as she takes further notice of the scene before her. I watch as her brows begin to crease together, the frown settling in. A small gasp leaves my lips as her nostrils flare, a sound that coaxes a small squeeze at my side. The sensation causes me to temporarily break eye contact, lashes fluttering closed, lips parting slightly.
Perhaps it was the knowledge that I was driving River wild with this teasing. Maybe seeing that sliver of something whisper to his features as my favorite spot on my body gets a gentle squeeze. Maybe it was the euphoria of being touched or Vi’s special snack finally kicking in, but I was feeling myself.
“Can I cut in?”
A rich vanilla scent lulled me in, as a hand brushed against mine. Turning to face River, I gave a soft smile.
“Mm, perhaps.” I look over to my gorgeous dance partner who gives me a knowing wink. Looking between River and I, she blows me a kiss before walking off to dissappear into the crowd. I don’t get much of a look at the sight of her walking off because my chin is tilted in River’s direction, their thumb brushing lightly at my cheek.
“May I have this dance?” They ask as she steps dangerously closer, encapsulated my senses in vanilla musk. “I promise I can keep up.”
A smirk curled their lips, those eyes traveling down my frame in delicious appreciation. If looks could devour, I’d be their meal.
Gladly….
Quickly pushing that thought down, lest I want to melt the touch alone, I closed the distance between us. Inhaling in, the warmth Cradled at my flesh as I brushed against them, turning until they were at my back.
“You are trouble.”
Keeping them behind me made it easier to hid the flush that threatened to creep up my neck. I had to keep myself steady. There was no way I could catch myself stumbling for this gorgeous person.
A younger gorgeous person. I had to remind myself.
“I’d personally like to see myself as good.” Leaning in closer, their voice must have dropped an octave and it nearly had my heart stop. The hairs on my neck stood as whispers of breath blew through the follicles, ticking my skin. “Good as in—-”
They smell too fucking good….
“Good… For you.”
With a hand firmly holding each of my hips, there would have needed to be a caution sign immediately because I was a puddle. Thighs lightly pressed together, I took a deep breath for clarity before turning towards her.
“Careful River,” I warn. “You are going to end up biting off more than you can chew with me.”
And there was that grin. That cocky ass grin that, on anyone else, would look condescending.
“Oh, see now, when I bite, I plan on doing more than just nibble on you, Jas.”
