Calista and Kate, Romantic Interlude

By JustAsh

That evening after dinner they set up the record player in the area Calista had turned into a library and research space in their loft and they put a Glenn Miller record on that they'd also purchased that afternoon. The sound of Moonlight Serenade filled the space, the industrial brick and wooden floors amplifying and reverberating the music played by the record player. Kate curtsied to Calista and held out her hand, “May I have this dance babydoll?” “I thought you might never ask.” Calista took her hand and Kate pulled her gently into her arms. They moved slowly across the loft floor while the music of Glenn Miller echoed off the brick walls and tall factory windows. Outside, New York still roared and rattled beyond the glass, but inside their little corner of the world there was only the warmth of Kate’s hand at the small of her back and the steady rhythm of her heartbeat beneath her cheek. Calista closed her eyes for a moment and allowed herself to simply exist there in Kate’s arms. No hiding. No classrooms. No suspicious glances. No paperwork. Just this. They swayed together like they had been dancing to the same song for a hundred lifetimes. When the song ended Calista kissed Kate and said, “Take me to bed my love.” Kate led her by the hand towards their bedroom.

Tags: women romance, @winter_witch, sapphic stories, @hephzibah @faerierealm @skarletfever @davidp @germancowboy

Comments (16)

JustAsh

In researching this, I've learned just how claustrophobic it would have been for them in 1950s America. People in this country like to jeer at the "surveillance state" of the old Soviet Bloc but for two progressive queer women in academic and national press circles it would have been every bit as oppressive.

faerierealm

Sorry, we're out of town for the holiday weekend so I'm late in replying, but this is great, Ash! Was really hoping they would kiss in your animation, but I suppose it builds anticipation as it is haha. ✨

JustAsh

I couldn't even listen to the whole song without starting to cry. Probably one of the most beautiful romantic pieces ever.

faerierealm

Yes, that's very true! Animations are especially difficult. In fact, we rarely attempt animations because they're so tricky. Good luck!

JustAsh

Working on kisses. It can be troublesome to get the generator to give you what you want.

DavidP

Fabulous @JustAsh the prose perfectly illustrated by the super video. Now I am primed for more

base451121

Beautiful, I treated myself to a little music while doing it. https://www.bing.com/videos/riverview/relatedvideo?q=moonlight+serenade+glenn+miller&&mid=63FF086C0AC35DFAE4D663FF086C0AC35DFAE4D6&churl=https%3a%2f%2fwww.youtube.com%2fchannel%2fUCX5TC58y17cFvaoULN8-jvQ&FORM=VAMGZC

winter_witch

A wonderful period feel... I'm rooting for them! ☺️

sr92

Lovely theme and setting! Great work!

base451121

That is great "history," my dear!!!👍