by S Lee

Disclaimers: This story consists of two women loving one another and contains strong sexual content. If this offends or you are underage, then I suggest you find something else.

Sex/Language: There is a loving, sexual relationship between two women in this story, so if you are underage or this isn’t your cup of tea, then boy do I feel bad for you. Seriously though, you should probably go read or play somewhere else.

Author’s Note: The Three Days series was supposed to be a trilogy, but Kat and Beth won’t quite let me go. *BG* This story takes place a few years before Three Days. These songs are simply borrowed. I must give credit where it’s due. “Lovin’ all Night”-Rodney Crowell; “Whiskey River”-Johnny Bush and Paul Stroud; “Beth”-Peter Criss, Stan Penridge, and Bob Ezrin; “Turn Me On”-JD Loudermilk; “A Song For You”-Leon Russell; “Long Black Veil”-M.J. Wilkin, D. Dill; and “She Is”-Hal Ketchum. Acknowledgement: As always, thank you to my beta reader, Patricia Fester. Thank you for all you do to help me look like I know what I’m doing. *BG*

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Copyright © 2004 by S Lee. All Rights Reserved.

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Kat Green sat in the hall backstage of a large honkeytonk in Phoenix, talking to her beloved wife, who was home in Texas. The couple spoke every night before Kat performed and after, if it wasn't too late . The times apart were difficult for the couple, but Kat's chosen path as a professional singer and musician had become a way of life for them. Beth was an instructor and doctoral candidate at the University of Texas at Austin, where the couple had met seven years before.

Valentine's Day was in two days and since she had a performance on the sixteenth in Aspen, Kat decided to fly her wife to Denver to spend a few glorious, romantic days in a cabin in Estes Park.

A silly grin lit up the singer's face as she spoke with the woman who held her heart. "God, 'Scilla, I can't wait to see you tomorrow. I've missed you so much. I'm lonely without you."

Lying back in her bed, surrounded by books and papers, Beth Green's face shone with a smile that was identical to her partner's. "I know, me too. This bed is cold and empty. I miss the feel of your body wrapped around mine."

Groaning, Kat replied, "Don't do that to me right now. I'm wearing tight leather pants. They're going to be very uncomfortable if you keep this up."

Beth chuckled, "Good. I like that I still do that to you after all these years."

Kat shook her head. "You're the only one who has ever been able to do that to me." The singer's heart and body ached for her lover. "How was school today?"

"It went well. My students are happy to have a couple days away from me."

"Good. Now you can concentrate on us. I've got something very special planned for us."

"As long as I'm with you, E, I really don't care what we do. I just want you to hold me. I want to look in your eyes."

Feeling as if her heart were being squeezed tightly, a lump formed in Kat's throat. "I love you, Beth. I can't imagine doing this without you. I'm lucky to have you and I can't wait to show you."

With her eyes closed, Beth softly smiled. She thought of her wife and could feel her close. "I'll always be with you. I love you too, Kat."

Kat's drummer stepped into the hall and motioned for the singer to come out on stage. She nodded her response and bid her love goodnight.

"Baby, I need to go. It's that time. You've got a long day. I won't call tonight. I'll be with you tomorrow night, though. Sleep well, my angel. I'll be thinking of you."

"And I'll be thinking of you. Break a leg. I'll see you tomorrow at noon. Goodnight."

"'Night."

Kat sadly smiled, tossed her phone into her guitar case and psyched herself before her entrance in front of the packed club. The audience erupted in cheers and applause as she placed the guitar strap around her shoulder. "Good evening, how y'all doin?" asked the performer.

The crowd responded by yelling and lifting beer bottles in salute.

The singer's face beamed as the energy from the crowd took hold of her. "Alright. How 'bout a little lovin' all night?"

"Wooooooo!!!!!", the crowd responded as the rockabilly tune began. Kat strummed the steel strings of her black acoustic guitar, the perfect image of a rock star in her black leather pants and t-shirt.

The crowd was loud and made its pleasure known to the singer. Kat felt electric in front of the audience. Her pulse pounded as adrenaline shot through her veins. The band transitioned to the next song. As Kat broke into her version of Johnny Cash's "Ring of Fire", the crowd roared. The old song was one of the singer's favorite. She loved the story of how June Carter had written it for Johnny when the love she held for him became too much for her to repress. Kat sang in her best imitative voice, trying to capture the soul of the "Man in Black", as she entertained the people. As with every song she performed, Kat sang out for her Beth.

Between sets, Kat walked to the bar for the customary free beers for her band and herself. A blonde, in a low-cut blouse revealing the swell of her breasts and deep cleavage, sauntered up to the singer. Kat acknowledged her with a nod and a smile. The blonde smiled seductively as she moved closer to the singer. "Hi there."

In her usual friendly way, Kat answered, "Well, hello."

"You are incredible to watch. You seem to really love what you do."

"Thank you, sugar, I do."

The young woman continued her flirtation, "My name's Tammy."

"Hi Tammy, I'm Kat. It's nice to meet you."

Tammy began to gently run her finger along the warm, bare skin of Kat's forearm. "I bet it gets real lonely out on the road. Would you like some company later? Maybe I could get a private performance?"

Kat's smile diminished as she stepped back. "Sugar, I'm awful flattered. But, I've got a wife at home. To be honest, she rocks my world. I'm going to have to turn you down. But, I'm sure anyone here would be thrilled to spend some time with you." The singer motioned to the bartender. "Give the lady a drink on me." Kat grabbed the drinks and started to walk back to her band. "You have a good night."

The singer rejoined her fellow musicians and passed around their drinks during their break between sets.

The drummer shook his head. "Damn, Kat. She was hot. How come all the hot girls come after you?"

Kat laughed, "Because, I'm the singer. The singer always gets the hottest girls."

The drummer rolled his eyes at his friend as the group laughed along with their leader.

After the beers were empty and the crowd became restless, Kat stood up and strapped her guitar over her shoulder. "Okay, boys, let's start off with a little 'Whiskey River'."

Soon the music started and Kat strummed the opening bars. She paused for a couple beats and began the words.

The crowd erupted as the group sang the classic drinking song of lost love and broken hearts. Kat continued singing original songs and some of her favorite covers. For the last song, she ended the show as she did every night. She sat at the keyboard and played an old Kiss tune.

Miles away, Beth was brushing her teeth, getting ready to go to sleep. She glanced at her watch. ' She'll probably be finishing up soon.' In the mirror, she saw the reflection of her lover's photo on the t-shirt she wore to bed.

With her bags packed and waiting by the door, Beth eased under the covers and wrapped her arms around her "Kat" pillow and dreamed of the dark-haired siren who called her name.

After the show, Kat sat alone in her hotel room, counting the hours until her flight to Denver where she was to reunite with the love of her life. Her guitar sat on her lap, her pencil in her hair and a notebook in her hands; the singer continued to craft the song she had been working on for the past week. A half-empty room service tray was cast aside on the end of the bed. A knock on the door broke her concentration. Kat opened the door to find her guitarist, Marty.

"Hey there, brother. What's up?"

"We're going to Carl's room to watch some dirty movies and get drunk. Wanna join us?"

Kat chuckled, "Nah. Not tonight. I'm working on something."

"Which one?"

"That new one I played for y'all yesterday."

"Cool. Let me hear what you've got so far."

The two sat down on adjacent beds. Kat began singing, " She is the silver voice of water falling. She is the sun."

"Damn, I like that line."

Kat nodded, grinned, and continued, " She is the golden light that lies beside me, when day is done. Every time I fall, she just smiles that's all."

Kat played the song through.

Marty smiled. "That's great. I really, really like it. Do you want me to take it with me, so the boys and I can play with it before Aspen?"

"Nah. She's going to be there. I wanna do it alone. I wanna do it for her."

"Alright then, unless we see you sooner, we'll see you in Aspen in a few days."

Kat grinned. "Yes you will. Have fun and behave."

With a wave and smile, Marty left the room, leaving the singer to her music. Kat plopped on the bed, picking up Beth's picture. She cradled the framed photo to her chest and let her mind wander to her lover's soft blonde curls and the way they fell down around Beth's face. Kat imagined the feel of her partner's tender lips on hers. When sleep claimed her, Beth came to her, arms open wide; Kat surrendered freely to the woman who held her heart.

The next day, Kat paced near the baggage claim area, a packed rental car waited in the parking garage. She impatiently glanced down at her watch, excited and aching to see her lover.

Beth strode down the hall, her wild blonde hair framing her ivory skin. Her smile lit up her face as she walked into Kat's arms. The singer held her partner tightly, breathing her in.

"My God, woman, you feel good. I've missed you."

Beth buried herself in Kat's strong arms. "I've missed you too."

The two women held one another tightly for several minutes. Beth pulled back, her face glowing with love for her partner. She cupped the singer's cheek in her hand, studying her. Finally, Kat whispered, "Let's get your bags and get the hell out of here."

Once within the safe confines of the rental car, away from prying eyes, the couple joined together, their lips softly meeting, the first sensations flowing between them. Their explorations deepened as the couple began their renewal. Sweet as it always was, each woman melted into the other.

Kat placed her forehead against her lover's and released a satisfied breath. She nuzzled her cheek against Beth's. "Oh, I've missed you, 'Scilla."

With a smile that held the warmth of the sun, Beth tenderly replied, "And I've missed you. It feels like I fall in love with you all over again when I look into your brown eyes up close like this for the first time after being apart."

Her heart pounding, her voice thick with emotion, Kat answered, "I feel like I can breathe again."

Beth placed her petite hands on Kat's face, bringing her closer and kissed her, pouring love from her heart into her partner's. "Let's go, baby. Show me this surprise you have for me."

Continued in Part 2

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