This story contains mild Lesbian fiction based on the Universal/MCA characters in the TV show, Xena: Warrior Princess. No copyright infringement is intended.

The Kiss
by Keeah

Gabrielle sat thinking to herself.

"Does she know what she does to me? How walking beside her day in and day out hurts so much? Does she realize how much I love her? I can't stand things to remain this way. I have to tell her. I have to tell her I love her so. She is my heart and soul, my every reason for living."

"Hey, you ready?" Gabrielle's thoughts were interrupted by the Warrior Princess' angelic voice.

"Hmm, what?.. Oh, Yeah, lets go," Gabrielle answered reluctantly. She had no desire to leave this magnificent grove, but was at her warrior's beck and call.

They walked along the road towards a small town they had helped to liberate many months ago. Gabrielle walked beside Xena, who was leading Argo. The path they walked was littered with newly fallen leaves. Gabrielle had noted each colour of the displaced leaves and made a mental note to herself that she might use this as a reference in one of her next stories. Xena walked along in her proud warrior walk, back straight, and eyes ever watching the woods on either side of the path for a possible ambush.

"Argo needs new shoes," announced Xena, "We'll go straight to the blacksmith when we get into town."

"Yes, good idea.", agreed Gabrielle.

As they approached the blacksmith's barn in the center of the town, they noticed the town was bustling with much activity.

"Hello," Xena called out the blacksmith, who was busily shaping a piece of metal into a horseshoe. "My horse needs new shoes, we're in a hurry, how long will it take to re-shoe her?"

Xena knew they were not in a hurry, but staying in one place too long usually gave her an uneasy feeling.

"Are you kidding, lady, you see that coral?" He pointed to a coral that had at least sixteen horses in it. "All those horses need shoes as well. They were here first, it's going to be a couple of days," he answered.

"A couple of days!" remarked Xena.

Gabrielle placed her hand on Xena's shoulder. "We are not really in a hurry are we Xena? We can just get a room at that inn for a few days while Argo gets her new shoes.." she suggested.

"Ahhh, nope, you can't get a room at that inn, it's full with all the owners of those horses," he said pointed to the coral once again. "But, I have a small cottage just outside of town I can let you use if you like. I still owe you both my life for what you did for this town. Its small, but there's a warm fire and a roof to sleep under."

They left Argo with the blacksmith and headed for the little cottage the blacksmith had offered them. Gabrielle was looking forward to spending the night on a soft comfy bed instead of her now ever present bedroll.

Both were famished and were ready for a good home cooked meal. They had purchased some food to make a good meal from at the local shop. They didn't really mind taking their meals when they could get them while travelling, but on occasion appreciated having a meal together that they did not have to hunt for and cook themselves. Gabrielle had become a very good campfire chef and Xena never disappointed when hunting up a good meal.

They arrived at the little cottage and began the preparation of the evenings meal. Gabrielle had already been to the little brook that ran past the cottage for some fresh water. Xena had decided that a quick bath was in order to freshen up, and had removed her armor and leather boots. She was about ready to slip into the cool water when she heard a shout from within the cottage.

Xena rushed into the cabin. Gabrielle was sitting on the floor of the cottage with a bucket in front of her. She had a sad look on her face and was staring at the floor that was now covered in water. Xena stopped dead in her tracks and took one look at the pathetic look on Gabrielle's face and began to giggle. She tried her best to stifle the giggle but she was unable to. Gabrielle looked up at Xena.

"Don't laugh, it's not funny, now I am going to have to go get more water!", Xena broke into a fit of laughter. Gabrielle looked around her and began to giggle as well. "Here, take my hand, get off of this wet floor" ordered Xena.

Gabrielle placed her hand in Xena's and was pulled to her feet with one quick yank. Xena pulled her up so hard that she pulled Gabrielle off of her feet. She was not steady on her feet and had to place a hand on Xena's right breast to steady herself. Xena looked at Gabrielle with a sly look.

"I'll go get some more water", announced Xena.

Xena turned and walked out of the cottage leaving Gabrielle standing there watching her exit. She felt a weak feeling come over her.

"That's it!" she thought, I have to tell her, I have to let her know how I feel about her.

Xena entered the cottage carrying the bucket which was now full of water. She placed it on the floor in front of the counter where Gabrielle had placed the produce they had purchased while in town. She turned to face Gabrielle who by now was standing behind her. Gabrielle was standing so close to her that Xena almost knocked her off of her feet.

Gabrielle backed up a step or two. "Xena," Gabrielle looked up at Xena.

"Yes", answered Xena in a soft voice.

"I have something I have been wanting to ask you ever since Valasca and Callisto were dumped into that lava pit."

"Go ahead", remarked Xena

"Actually, I have wanted to ask you this since before they were tossed into the pit."

Xena could sense Gabrielle stalling, "Ask already, what do you want to know?"

"Umm" Gabrielle hesitated, "when you took over Autolycus's body, umm" She paused again and set her gaze on Xena's ice blue eyes.

Gabrielle moved closer to Xena. "You kissed me," she said in a soft voice. Her gaze went to the floor.

Xena took hold of Gabrielle's chin and trained her eyes back towards hers. "And you kissed me", she remarked in a soft voice. "Like this"

Xena pressed her lips to the bard's. Gabrielle felt a weak feeling take hold of her. As she began to loose the steadiness of her feet she felt Xena's arms wrap around her waist. Xena pulled her closer to her. In one deep, passionate kiss, all of Gabrielle's fears of not knowing Xena's feelings for her, vanished. She knew in that moment that theirs was a pure love.

Xena lifted the smaller woman into her arms, and gently placed her on a large animal skin in front of the fireplace. Gabrielle watched her every move as Xena lit the fireplace. Once the fire was blazing she turned her attention to the young bard on the rug behind her.

Xena placed a loving hand on the side of Gabrielle face. "I should have kissed you like that long ago," Xena said in a sultry voice. She leaned down towards the awaiting bard and tenderly began to caress her back and neck.

Xena sat behind Gabrielle on the rug. "Your shoulders are like rocks, Gabrielle, let me loosen them up for you." Xena took the ties of Gabrielle's top in her fingers and pulled on them. She loosened the top so that she could get at the exposed shoulders. Gently Xena began to massage Gabrielle's shoulders, Gabrielle closed her eyes and was feeling rather weak by now. Xena had her in a spell and she was sure she did not wish to be released. Gabrielle began to feel quite relaxed. She felt her warrior's lips press on her neck. Tender kisses were trailing up and down her neck. She felt shivers running through her body.

Xena lifted her head away from Gabrielle neck. "Hmm, how about that meal?" she teased.

"Meal?" questioned Gabrielle, "You have got to be kidding. How can you be hungry at a moment like this?"

Normally, Gabrielle would never pass up the chance for a good meal, but Xena had taken her mind totally off of food.

"I am hungry, Gabrielle, just not for food", replied Xena.

Xena continued massaging Gabrielle's tired shoulders.

"I love you, Xena," whispered Gabrielle

"Yes, I know," replied Xena, "I can see it in your eyes, and taste it in your sweet lips." Xena kissed Gabrielle tenderly once again, "I love you, too, Gabrielle."
This story is ©1997 by Keeah

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