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It was a rainy Sunday afternoon when Kat and Anna decided to have an at-home date night. They snuggled up and watched a cheesy rom-com as wine was shared between the two. Kat had never been fond of any physical affection beyond hugging and hand-holding, so you can imagine Anna's surprise when Kat made the first move.
Kat had pressed a light kiss on Anna's lips. They were so soft. She wondered why she had waited so long to kiss her. Anna smiled at her. A hunger was eating away at Kat. A desire that left her wanting more. She kissed her again. Butterflies flew around in her stomach. It was a weird sensation but in a good way.
Kat had become more comfortable, and soon enough, they were making out. Eventually, Anna's hand had found its way into Kat's shirt and rested on the clasp of her bra, which Kat allowed.
Soon, shirts and trousers were thrown onto the floor, leaving the couple in just their undergarments. Anna had started to remove the rest of Kat's clothing when she heard a soft whimper. She looked up at Kat, whose eyes were now closed tightly.
Memories were flooding Kat's mind. Memories of hands, of untouched instruments, of spilled ink, of false friendship. She held her breath, waiting for Anna to finish whatever she was going to do.
"Kat? Are you alright?" Anna asked.
Kat nodded.
"Are you sure you want to do this?"
"I guess so," Kat whispered.
"I need a yes or a no. We can stop if you're uncomfortable."
"No, I'm fine. If you want to do this, we can."
"Kat, babes, this isn't just about me. This is your body we're talking about. Now, I'm going to ask again: do you want to do this?"
Kat hesitated and bit her lip. She wanted Anna to be happy, but she really didn't want this. Not yet, at least. She shook her head slowly.
"Then we won't do it," Anna said.
There wasn't even the slightest hint of anger or annoyance in Anna's voice.
"I'm sorry," Kat apologized.
"Kit, there's nothing to apologize for. You're allowed to say no, that's why I asked."
"But I just want you to be happy with me."
"I am happy with you. Don't ever doubt that for a second. Kat, you're so much more than what your body has to offer. I'm happy with you. Your smile, your personality, your humor. You."
Kat gave a weak smile.
"Would you mind telling me why you feel obligated to do whatever I want?" Anna tucked a loose strand of Kat's hair behind her ear.
Tears threatened to spill as Kat gave Anna the "talk" about how they would touch her and say it was because they loved her.
"It wasn't rape or anything," Kat clarified. "I never told them no."
"But did you say yes?"
"No, but I-"
"Did you say yes?"
"No."
Anna's heart broke for the younger queen.
"I hate to be the bearer of bad news, but that is rape," she said.
A single tear fell down Kat's cheek. She knew Anna was right, but she hated accepting it. She had always blamed herself for the things that had happened.
"I'm sorry that happened to you, Kit. I won't ever make you do anything you don't want to."
"Promise?"
"Pinky."
Kat smiled and snuggled into Anna. She knew that this time, things really were different.