at last the season was changing and the longer evenings were welcomed. People too seemed to change with the seasons. Some were inspired by the birds to sing and laugh, until the clouds came and the rain returned. But how Aggie loved the rain! Needless to say that's why she lived in Dublin. She was a woman of many moods and Irish weather suited her frequent changes of mood amicably. She worked in an antique shop in town and was embodied by her work, the people who bought and sold their heirlooms and the general comings and goings of Dublin life. The familiarities of faces in the streets pleased her greatly. Dublin was her home, her security, but she often had the need to travel if only to escape the certainty that each time she left her flat she would meet at least one person she knew. The obscurity of a large faraway city excited her and each time she travelled her appetite for travel increased. She hungered for those places that she had yet to see. On her travels she encountered so many different people and she loved the variation. One such person, named Skye, was outrageous in her personality and dress and her outlook on life. Their meeting was one which would normally have turned sour but Skye's personality, being one to look on the lighter side, resulted in their becoming close friends. Aggie was rushing to catch her flight home, she had not booked her ticket and fate being what it is she met Skye in a similar predicament. They were both hoping to buy a cancelled ticket. There was one seat left and Skye being the more assertive purchased the ticket and left for Dublin leaving an, to say the least, annoyed Aggie to wait for the next flight.

Aggie made the most of her wait cursing the woman who snatched her seat. She eventually arrived back in Dublin having quite forgotten her misfortune. Her renewed security at being home once more put her in a good mood and she settled back into life with happy memories of her recent trip.

It was a mild summer evening and Aggie had little to busy herself with. She had just settled down to cocoa and a good book when there was a rhythmic knock on the door. She opened and was greeted by a smiling face that soon changed to one of shock. In unison she exchanged "YOU!". Skye was quick off the mark saying how small a world it was. Aggie was dumbstruck and tried to smile. But many thoughts ran through her head. Skye waltzed in the door and sat in Aggie's chair and helped herself to the full mug of cocoa. Then she began to ramble on, something that Aggie would grow accustomed to. Skye was overjoyed to find a friend so quickly. Aggie sat down and listened to this strange woman who had invaded her life so easily. She was a very private person and yet she could not find offence in Skye's manner. Then Skye got up to make her exit as quickly as she had entered. But as she opened the door to the next flat Aggie realised only then that this woman was her new neighbour.

All week she had heard so many strange noises coming from the next door and now she knew why. She closed her door in her usual quiet manner and jumped when she heard Skye slam hers. She stood there next to the door somehow bewildered. She felt cold and decided to go to bed. As she passed her chair and the empty mug she thought of Skye and laughed at how strange she felt.

It was some weeks before they met again. Aggie was busy at work arranging the sale of some crockery. She hadn't thought much of her new neighbour. She was smiling to herself about the first night Skye came to visit when she heard the door. She turned to see Skye with her usual smiling face. Aggie, surprised, felt a blush creep up to her face, which surprised her even more. She asked Skye how she came to be in the shop. "Oh, I got the bus," said Skye quite coolly. Aggie wanted to know how Skye knew where she worked but decided it better to leave her question unanswered.

"I'm going to a party tonight". Aggie's head churned to think of an excuse but before she could Skye asked if she could borrow something to wear. "It's a fancy dress and I thought you might have something that's unusual." Aggie felt embarrassed once more. "Sure." "O.K. that's great. I'll call in later," and before Aggie could say anything else Skye flew out the door. She felt perplexed and thought of nothing else for the rest of the day.

Aggie opened her wardrobe doors. She wondered what Skye would be interested in. Her clothes were quite normal she thought to herself as she thought about Skye she found herself smiling again. Trying to imagine Skye in some of her clothes, that would be unusual. She left her bedroom and noticed it was late. There were no sounds from next door. So she went to bed thinking Skye forgot or found something "unusual" in her own wardrobe.

She woke with a start, it was one in the morning and there was a loud impatient knocking on the door. Thinking the house to be on fire or some disaster imminent, she jumped out of bed and ran to the door. Skye stood there smiling. Aggie, relieved, smiled also. "Cute legs," said Skye and Aggie realised she'd forgotten to put her robe on. She retreated to her bedroom with Skye hot on her heels. She picked up her robe and held it close to her body. "I thought you were going to a party?" "Well I thought it would be more fun to spend the night with you". Aggie was speechless to say the least. Skye took a step closer and kissed Aggie tenderly on the lips. Aggie thought to resist but her body yielded gratefully. They embraced each other, their bodies touching for the first time. Aggie could feel the softness of Skye's breasts against hers. Skye's hands gently flowed over her body, she kissed her deeply, and started to open her nightshirt. Aggie felt so many emotions at the same time. But something felt so perfect. Skye cupped her right breast and brought her mouth to Aggie's erect nipple. She sucked gently to the delight of Aggie, who thought the world more beautiful than ever. But then nothing else seemed to matter. Skye placed Aggie on the bed and after removing her own clothes lay beside her. Caressing her warm body their bodies soon mingled and became entangled. The warm, soft flesh was pleasing to them both. Skye smiled at Aggie once more. Aggie looked into her dark, hazed eyes then Skye began to slide down Aggie's body. She muzzled her breasts, sucked her nipples, bit her stomach. Never stopping or staying in any one place, she was everywhere at once. She moved down Aggie's legs kissing and tasting. Aggie felt on the brink of Heaven. She gasped then as she felt Skye's warm tongue sink into her moist folds. Teasing gently Skye felt her body throb. Her dreams were now coming true. Aggie had attracted her from the first day at the airport. Now that was far away. She tasted Aggie again. They rolled over and over. They pulsated and then in each other's pleasure they had the greatest pleasure and sank into each other's bodies. Who was this woman she now held in her arms? She held her closer, afraid to speak for fear she would break the dream and wake up. Soon she slept. Skye was content just lying next to Aggie. But as dawn approached she slipped out of bed put on her clothes and left quietly.

To be continued.