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They were quiet for a minute before Sara looked over at Ava again. ‘You really look beautiful.’
Ava blushed but she couldn’t help but to keep staring at Sara. ‘So do you! You look gorgeous.’
Now it was Sara’s turn to blush.
‘Where are you taking me?’ Ava asked as she looked out of the window trying to figure out where they were going, which was useless since she didn't know the country.
‘Patience Aves, you’ll see.’ The smaller blonde told her and entwined their fingers again, squeezing Ava’s hand.
Not much later the taxi pulled up at the restaurant. Sara helped Ava out of the car and they walked hand in hand towards the entrance of the restaurant. The smaller blonde pulled open the door and let Ava walk in first.
‘How gentlewoman of you.’ Ava commented and smiled at Sara.
Sara just winked at the taller blonde as they made their way towards the hostess.
The hostess greeted them in Spanish. Sara, apparently fluent in Spanish, replied to the older woman and they were led towards a table in a more secluded area out on the patio overlooking the ocean.
‘This place is gorgeous.’ Ava said as she took in the scenery.
‘Not as gorgeous as you though.’ Sara replied as they both sat down.
Ava couldn’t help but blush at Sara’s compliment but before she could reply a waiter came up towards their table. Sara ordered them a bottle of wine and the waiter left them by themselves again.
‘Have you been here before?’ Ava asked the smaller blonde as she looked over the menu.
‘I have, mom and dad take us here at least once when we’re here.’ Sara told her as she closed her menu.
‘So you know what’s good here?’ Ava asked looking up from her menu.
‘I do.’ Sara said.
‘Well then why don’t you order for me.’ The taller blonde said before closing her menu and putting it down on the table.
‘I can do that.’ Sara replied with a smirk.
She wanted to say something else but the waiter had arrived with their wine. After tasting it and giving the okay Sara ordered for both her and Ava in Spanish.
The taller blonde couldn’t help but stare at the actress, in awe of her.
‘What?’ Sara asked when she noticed Ava staring at her with a smile on her face.
‘Nothing.’ Ava said and shrugged. ‘You speaking Spanish is just really sexy.’
Sara just flashed her a smirk, did an eyebrow wiggle but couldn’t help the blush that appeared on her cheeks.
Ava laughed at her antics. ‘Cute.’
‘Anything to impress a beautiful lady.’ The smaller blonde said and reached for Ava’s hand that was resting on top of the table.
Ava entwined their fingers. ‘No need to impress me. I only have eyes for you.’
‘Is that so?’ Sara asked, a little uncertain, as her thumb started stroking Ava’s hand.
‘I’m here on this date with you, aren’t I?’ The taller blonde replied and squeezed Sara’s hand.
‘You are. I’m a very lucky woman.’ Sara told her before looking down.
‘What’s wrong?’ Ava asked. She noticed something was bothering Sara.
‘I didn’t think I’d ever get to meet you.’ Sara replied. She had decided to use this date as an opportunity to talk about her feelings and to see if maybe Ava felt the same way.
‘Really?’ The taller blonde asked and looked at Sara intently. The smaller blonde just nodded. ‘But why?’
‘I don’t know.’ Sara said and shrugged. ‘Okay that’s not true. First of all I didn’t think we’d ever get the opportunity. And second, when you went back to work you barely had time so I figured you were over our friendship.’
‘Sara-’ Ava started but the smaller blonde cut her off.
‘It sounds stupid, I know but-’ Sara trailed of and shrugged again.
‘Is that why you didn’t text me back or reply to my calls?’ Ava asked quietly.
‘I figured it would be easier if I just let you go, instead of waiting for you to say that our friendship was over.’ Sara said with another shrug.
‘I know I haven’t had as much time to text or FaceTime since going back to work but I was never going to call off our friendship Sara.’ Ava told her. ‘You mean too much to me.’ She whispered.
‘Told you it was stupid.’ Sara said a little sheepishly.
‘It’s not stupid, but I wish you would have talked to me. I thought you were mad at me.’ Ava said looking down at their hands.
‘I could never be mad at you. I was mad at myself for getting feelings for you and then figured I pushed too much with the flirting. Then when I finally texted you back you didn’t reply-’ Sara told her as she squeezed Ava’s hand.
‘Couldn’t reply, I was boarding a plane.’ Ava replied with a grin. She looked back at Sara, taking her in.
‘I didn’t know that at the time.’ Sara said and couldn’t help but grin back at the taller blonde.
‘True.’ The taller blonde replied and let out a chuckle.
They were interrupted once more by the waiter who brought over their food and filled up their wine glasses. He told them to enjoy their food, both women thanking him before he left them alone again.
‘This looks good.’ Ava said and dug in. She let out a moan after she took her first bite. ‘Oh my god this is delicious.’
Sara nearly choked on her own food when she heard Ava moaning like that. Her mind immediately went into a different direction and she shook her head gently to get rid of the fairly inappropriate thoughts she was having.
‘That good huh.’ She asked and Ava couldn’t help but nod.
Sara laughed and they continued to eat in relative silence until Ava decided to ask about something the smaller blonde had said earlier.
‘So I’m not the only one who developed feelings then?’ Ava asked shyly, looking up through her lashes at Sara who stopped eating.
The smaller blonde couldn’t help but blush and shook her head before she replied. ‘No, I guess not.’
They were quiet for a few seconds. ‘I really like you Ava. And I know this might not be easy but I really want to see where this could go. If that’s something you want of course. I mean I get it if you don’t-’ Sara rambled, suddenly nervous that Ava would turn her down despite the taller blonde just saying she had developed feelings too.
‘Relax Sara.’ Ava said with a chuckle. ‘I’m here aren’t I?’ She reminded the other woman.
‘Well yes, but-’ The smaller blonde started but was cut off by Ava.
‘I’m here cause I want to be here. And cause I really like you too.’ The taller blonde stated and she could see Sara finally relax.
‘Okay, good! That’s good.’ Sara finally said and Ava couldn’t help but giggle.
‘Did you really think I didn’t like you?’ Ava asked while she finished her dinner and looked towards her date.
‘I didn’t really know what to think. I mean I flirted with you and you just ignored it.’ The smaller blonde said and laughed when she saw Ava pout.
‘In my defence, according to my best friend I’m very bad at flirting.’ Ava said and rolled her eyes when she thought about Nora and how she was right that Sara had been flirting with her all along.
‘You’re not that bad.’ Sara told her with a wink thinking back to that time Ava sent that picture of herself in bed.
Ava looked away shyly before she looked back at Sara. ‘Any chance we can go and walk along the shore down there?’ Ava asked and pointed to her left towards the beach.
‘We can do anything you want Aves.’ Sara said and got up from the table. ‘You ready?’ She asked, holding out her hand towards the taller blonde.
Ava nodded, took Sara’s hand in hers and got up from her chair.
They walked over to the hostess where Sara paid for their dinner. Ava protested but Sara just smiled and told her she could pay for the next date which made Ava smile. Both blondes thanked the hostess before leaving and walking to the side of the restaurant where there were stairs that would take them down to the beach. And apparently a whole lot of beach bars.
They took off their shoes before they entwined their fingers and walked down to the shoreline. Both were quiet, just enjoying the waves crashing onto the shore and each other’s company, the water lapping at their feet.
‘This is nice.’ Ava said as she looked over at Sara.
‘It is.’ The smaller blonde whispered before she stopped and pulled on Ava’s hand.
The taller blonde stopped walking and looked at Sara curiously. The smaller blonde was intently staring at her and it was making her self conscious.
‘What?’ She asked.
Sara took a step closer and dropped her shoes before she gently cradled Ava’s face into her hands.
‘I really want to kiss you Aves.’ Sara whispered as her thumbs caressed the taller blonde’s cheeks.
‘What’s stopping you?’ Ava whispered back and smiled at the smaller blonde before she moved even closer and lovingly rubbed her nose against Sara’s.
That was all it took for Sara. She closed the distance and brushed her lips against Ava’s. The taller blonde wrapped her arms around Sara and sighed before deepening the kiss. The smaller blonde moaned and let her hands move through Ava’s hair, gently scraping her scalp.
When the need for air became too much they broke apart, but stayed close, their foreheads touching.
Sara couldn’t help but smile.
‘What?’ Ava asked her but Sara only shook her head and pecked her lips.
‘What?’ The taller blonde tried again making Sara grin.
‘Nothing.’ The smaller blonde shrugged as she pecked Ava’s lips again. ‘I’ve just been wanting to do that for a while now.’
‘Is that so?’ Ava asked before she was the one pressing quick kisses to Sara’s lips making her laugh out loud.
‘Uhu.’ Sara hummed while nodding her head as her hands slowly caressed Ava’s nape, playing with her hair. ‘It’s better than I imagined it would be.’
‘You imagined this? Ava asked, a little shocked.
‘Yep.’ The smaller blonde replied. ‘This and so much more.’ She added seductively.
The taller blonde couldn’t help but blush. ‘How about we go back to the house and you show me what else you imagined.’
‘Ava Sharpe!’ Sara said with a big grin on her face making the other woman look down sheepishly. She quickly grabbed Ava’s chin between her fingers, lifting it so she could look her in the eyes when she said, ‘I really love the way you think.’
The taller blonde couldn’t help but giggle as Sara kissed her one last time before they basically ran off the beach and got a taxi back to the house.
*****
They ran from the security check at the beginning of the estate all the way to the house, stopping every now and then to kiss. There was also a lot of giggling involved. Sara hadn’t felt like this since she was a teenager.
She pulled Ava inside the house with her making Ava giggle again.
‘Shh babe, we don’t want to wake up my parents.’ Sara whispered but couldn’t stop herself from giggling.
The taller blonde raised an eyebrow at that and Sara just rolled her eyes but grinned back at Ava before they started moving towards the stairs. It didn’t take long before they made it into their room, both of them giggling again.
In the other room Laurel just shook her head but couldn’t help but smile when she heard her sister and Ava arrive at the house. She was happy for her little sister but she was especially happy she had her noise canceling headphones, since she had a feeling she’d need them tonight and the rest of Ava’s stay.
*****
Ava woke due to something tickling her face. She breathed in deeply and couldn’t help but smile when she realized her face was buried in Sara’s hair. She actually came to the realization that she was full on spooning Sara from behind, their naked bodies perfectly fitting together.
She felt the smaller blonde starting to wake up and couldn’t help but plant a soft kiss underneath her ear.
‘Morning.’ Sara whispered and wriggled even closer to Ava if that was even possible.
‘Good morning.’ Ava replied and didn’t hesitate to hug Sara closer to her body.
They were quiet for a few seconds before Sara sighed contentedly and then turned in Ava’s arms so she was now facing the taller blonde.
Before Ava could protest about the change Sara kissed her gently on the lips.
‘Hi.’ The smaller blonde said and couldn’t help but giggle.
‘Hi.’ Ava replied smiling widely. ‘How’d you sleep?’
‘Like a baby.’ Sara told the taller blonde.
‘Yeah?’ Ava asked as she let her hands caress Sara’s naked back.
‘Uhu.’ Sara nodded as she hummed before placing soft kisses on the taller blonde’s neck.
Ava moaned quietly at the ministrations and moved her leg in between Sara’s before she groaned in pain.
‘You okay?’ Sara asked as she pulled away from Ava, her hand making its way up to her face to caress the frown she was wearing.
Ava couldn’t help but blush and closed her eyes before opening them again and looking up at Sara through her lashes. ‘Just a little sore.’
‘Really?’ Sara asked with a big smirk.
‘Don’t look so smug.’ The taller blonde told her as she tickled Sara’s sides.
Sara squealed and tried to get away from Ava but she was not letting the smaller blonde get away from her.
‘I’m sorry!’ Sara said and Ava stopped. ‘Sorry.’ The smaller blonde repeated before pecking Ava’s lips gently.
Ava was going to reply but a knock on the door stopped that.
‘Hey lovebirds, if you’re done having sex in there maybe you can join us for breakfast!’ Laurel’s voice came through the door.
‘Get lost Laurel!’ Sara yelled back at her sister and Ava couldn’t help but giggle.
‘Guess that’s our cue?’ She asked as she gently removed herself from Sara’s naked body.
‘Noooo- Aves, come back.’ Sara whined and tried to pull Ava back into bed with her.
‘Come on babe, let’s go get breakfast, I’m hungry.’ Ava said before she walked to her suitcase to grab something to put on.
‘Hm, you must’ve worked up an appetite last night.’ Sara stated and grinned.
Ava rolled her eyes before she looked over her shoulder at Sara. ‘I did, so breakfast?’ She said and pouted.
‘You’re lucky you’re cute.’ Sara stated and got out of bed so she could get ready to have breakfast with her family.
*****
Breakfast was eventful to say the least. Laurel kept teasing her little sister and occasionally teased Ava as well and her parents just kept asking questions about their date. Like where had Sara taken Ava. How was dinner. The most random things. But they were genuinely happy for their youngest daughter.
Ava happily told Quentin and Dinah about the date while Sara just wanted their parents to leave them alone but she couldn’t be anything but happy with the fact Ava and her parents got along so well.
They agreed to stay at the house again, enjoying some beach time. Laurel and Sara were playing in the water throwing a frisbee while Ava just enjoyed the sun and watched the two sisters having fun.
Her phone suddenly rang and she got it out of her bag. It was Nora who was calling her.
‘Hey Nora!’ Ava answered the call.
‘Ava! How are you? I figured I’d call you myself since you didn’t text me to let me know you made it safely!’ Nora accused her friend.
The tall blonde couldn’t help but roll her eyes at her friend. ‘Dramatic much?’ She asked.
‘Listen Aves, Mexico isn’t the safest. Also you don’t really know these people, you could’ve been kidnapped for all I know.’ Nora said.
‘Oh my god Nora!’ Ava basically yelled. ‘Wasn’t it your boyfriend who gave me Laurel’s instagram and has known her for ages?’
‘Well yeah but-’ The brunette started but was interrupted by Ava.
‘But nothing! Sara’s family are some of the nicest people I have met and Sara she’s- well she’s amazing.’ Ava said getting a dreamy look in her eyes.
‘Oh someone’s smitten! Have you made a move yet? Has she? Are you guys dating?’ Nora asked excitedly.
‘I- we went on a date last night, yes.’ The tall blonde said quietly.
‘How was it?’ The brunette asked.
‘It was great.’ Ava replied.
‘Great? Just great? Come on Ava I need details.’ Nora practically yelled.
Ava laughed. ‘It was great Nora that’s all you’re getting!’
Nora groaned. ‘Fine, we’ll talk about it when you’re home. We all know all you need is a bit of wine to get you talking.’
‘Hey!’ Ava stated.
‘I’ll let you get back to your vacation with your girlfriend!’ Nora quickly said. ‘Bye Aves, love you!’ She said before she hung up the phone.
Ava shook her head before she put her phone away. She looked up in time to see Sara running towards her. She couldn’t help but smile at the smaller blonde.
‘Hey babe.’ Sara said before she sat down in the chair next to the taller blonde.
‘Hi.’ Ava replied and couldn’t help but laugh when Sara leaned towards her, puckering her lips for a kiss. The taller blonde closed the distance, kissing Sara. She couldn’t help but moan when Sara deepened the kiss.
‘Ugh you guys are disgusting.’ Laurel told them before she sat down in her own chair.
Sara and Ava broke apart but not before Sara pecked Ava’s lips one last time.
‘No one said you had to join us on the beach now did they?’ The smaller blonde told her sister before she laid down in her chair.
‘Someone needs to keep an eye on you baby sis.’ Laurel told her and Sara stuck out her tongue.
Ava laughed at the sisters as she shook her head. The sisters kept bickering for a while before they went quiet and they all just enjoyed the sun and the heat. And before they knew it the day was over and it was dinner time.
*****
They had decided to go out for dinner as a family. Ava had been touched by the simple statement by Sara’s parents as she hadn’t felt this kind of love in a long time. She adored Sara’s parents and she hadn’t even known them for that long. Dinah had assured her that they also adored Ava and they were just happy to see their youngest daughter happy again. The taller blonde had blushed at all the praise she had gotten, she really wasn’t used to all this. Sara had just looked at her with love in her eyes while Laurel had whispered that Sara was super whipped already.
Dinner had been nice and fun until Sara’s phone had started going off. She ignored it at first, only turning off the sound but when it kept lighting up she decided to put her phone away.
‘Sara dear who is texting you?’ Dinah asked. She noticed the look on Sara’s face before she had put her phone away.
‘Nobody mom, it’s just twitter. Nothing important.’ Sara said and hoped that would get her mother off her back.
‘Oh my god.’ Laurel said, phone in hand. ‘Sara-’
‘I said it’s nothing important Laurel.’ Sara stated and glared at her sister.
‘What’s going on?’ Quentin asked his daughters.
‘Nothing dad.’ Sara said and continued to eat dinner like nothing was going on.
Ava took Sara’s hand and squeezed it. ‘Everything okay babe?’
‘Yes, everything’s fine Aves.’ Sara replied and leaned in to quickly kiss the taller blonde on her cheek before wiping her thumb over it to clean something off.
‘Okay.’ Ava said and looked at Laurel who was shaking her head slightly but didn’t say anything else.
While they were waiting for their dessert, Laurel and Sara excused themselves to use the ladies room.
‘You have to tell her Sara.’ Laurel said as they were washing their hands. She had been quiet the entire time but she knew she couldn’t keep quiet anymore.
‘Listen Laurel, I don’t want to scare her away because some crazy delusional fans think it’s okay to post stuff like this. She already got enough shit last time.’ Sara stated and turned around to leave and get back to their table.
‘She’s going to find out eventually, she was tagged in those posts.’ Laurel said and Sara stopped.
The smaller blonde sighed. ‘I know Laur. What am I going to do, I don’t want to lose her.’
‘You’re not going to lose her Sara. Have you seen the way she looks at you?’ Laurel asked her sister before she grabbed her hand and squeezed it. ‘It will be okay. But you’ve got to shut up those crazy idiots.’
Sara couldn’t help but laugh. ‘Yeah I know.’
‘We’ll figure it out. Now let’s go before mom and dad have scared the poor girl off before your fans did.’ Laurel said laughing.
‘Hey.’ Sara stated and slapped her sister on the arm before they both made their way towards their table.
As soon as Sara sat down Ava moved towards Sara and pulled her in for a kiss.
‘You saw?’ Sara asked when they pulled apart.
‘I did.’ Sara told her and scrunched up her face.
‘I’m sorry babe.’ Sara whispered and looked down at the table.
‘Not your fault. Also not the first time they attack me.’ The taller blonde whispered so only Sara could hear her.
‘Still.’ Sara said before she looked at Ava. ‘It probably won’t be the last time either.’ The smaller blonde continued and scrunched up her face.
‘You’re not getting rid of me that easily Lance.’ Ava stated and smiled at the smaller blonde.
‘No?’ Sara asked a small smile on her face.
‘No.’ The taller blonde said and pecked Sara’s lips one last time.
‘Well then I guess everything is fine.’ Quentin said and everyone just laughed.
*****
The next couple days was really just Sara and Ava enjoying their time together with and without the family. They had a date where they went swimming with dolphins and they went to visit one of the historical Mayan temples. They also had days where they would just spend time with the family.
Sara had also told her fans to back off by posting an official statement about her and Ava posting a cute picture of the two of them together, then she muted her twitter notifications only accepting notifications of her family and friends, co-workers and her girlfriend.
Life had been good to both of them before it was time for Ava to go back home.
‘Do you really have to go?’ Sara asked and pouted as Ava grabbed her carry on bag to make her way towards the security checkpoint.
‘You know I do babe. But we’ll see each other soon enough.’ Ava said as she lovingly looked at Sara.
‘It won’t be the same though.’ The smaller blonde told her.
Ava just rolled her eyes. ‘I’ll be flying into Vancouver every two weeks to see you babe and when you’re done filming you can come and visit me.’
Sara sighed. ‘I guess.’
The taller blonde grinned at her. ‘We’ll see each other before you know it.’
‘Well you better FaceTime me as soon as you land.’ Sara said and grabbed the lapels of Ava’s jacket to pull her in for one last kiss.
‘I will.’ Ava said and kissed Sara’s forehead. ‘I’ll see you later babe. Enjoy your last days.’
‘I’ll try.’ The smaller blonde told her girlfriend and pouted again.
‘Okay I really have to go now babe. I’ll call you as soon as I can okay. I love you.’ Ava said and stopped when she realized what she’d just said.
Sara couldn’t help but grin really big. ‘I love you too Aves. Safe flight.’
With one final kiss, for real this time, Sara and Ava said goodbye. They would be seeing each other soon enough.