They continued to head back toward the house. Because their house was on the corner by the street, they could see the detectives out front talking with Rose long before they approached the house. As they got closer, they could see from the expression on Rose’s face that the detectives hadn’t come with good news.
Ashley and Katelyn looked at each other.
“What do you suppose is going on?” Ashley asked Katelyn.
“Don’t have a clue. Perhaps it’s just a routine follow-up.”
It was the same two detectives who had questioned them after the girl was murdered in the first row of houses. One was a young chubby blond woman with her hair pulled back so tightly in a bun that it looked almost painful. Her icy gray eyes were very serious looking. The other was a tall, lanky sandy-haired man in his forties with dark, sad-looking eyes.
“Good morning, ladies,” said the man.
“Hello,” said Katelyn. “What’s up?”
The detectives studied Ashley and Katelyn.
“I’m afraid there’s been another murder, this time in row D,” the woman said, watching their reaction.
“Oh, no,” Ashley moaned. This really escalated her concerns about campus safety. She felt herself tremble.
“That’s horrible,” said Katelyn. “Who…”
“I had to tell them,” Rose interrupted, sounding a bit uncertain.
“Tell them what?” asked Katelyn.
“About Dalene.”
“Dalene?” Katelyn asked with a confused frown.
The man spoke again. “The name of the woman who was killed is Beth Ashton.”
“My God!” Ashley and Katelyn said at once.
“It apparently happened late last night,” the detective continued.
“What about the others in the house?” asked Katelyn.
“She was alone, I’m afraid. Only three people resided in that particular house.” The detective glanced at his notes. “A Miss Julia Drake and a Gertrude Doll.” He looked back up at Ashley and Katelyn. “Miss Drake was at her boyfriend’s all night, and Miss Doll was called home on account of a family emergency. Their alibis checked out.”
Ashley and Katelyn thoughtfully absorbed the detective’s words.
The lady detective spoke up again. “We spoke to Miss Nicolette Carey on her way out, but Miss Andreas here tells us that a Miss Dalene Wilson, who also resides with you, was rather angry at this individual. Is this true?”
“Yes,” said Katelyn, “she was definitely angry at Beth. Same with Julia. They took some rather steamy pictures of her with some guy, according to what she told us.”
“And where is Miss Wilson now? Do either of you know?”
Ashley shook her head.
“No, I’m afraid not. She’s hardly ever here,” Katelyn told them.
“You three were home last night?” the detective asked.
Ashley and Katelyn nodded as did Rose, which surprised Ashley a bit, though she really didn’t think much of it at the time. It’s just that she could’ve sworn her door was open and her room was dark just like Dalene’s was when she left Katelyn’s room to return to hers. The girls always closed their doors when they were in their rooms.
“Okay,” said the man, “before we go, remember to keep the doors locked at all times and not to open them if someone comes knocking without verifying who the person is first. If you have any concerns or suspicions, don’t hesitate to dial 911. Keep in mind too, that there is always safety in numbers, so stick together and consider staying in after dark.”
“Okay,” said the girls.
“We’d also like it if someone would have Miss Wilson call the number on this card as soon as she gets in.”
Rose took the card.
The woman spoke again. “It might also be best if you didn’t mention to Miss Wilson that you told us about the threats you said she made. You just never know,” she added with an unfortunate look on her face.
The girls agreed, looking glum, and the detectives took off for the house next door to continue with their questioning of students. They looked at each other, unsure of what to make of the situation.
Finally, Ashley spoke up. “My aunt’s going to be so worried when she hears about this one.”
“I can just imagine what my folks will be like, too,” said Katelyn.
Rose remained silent.
It wasn’t until after dinner that both Dalene and Nicolette finally entered the house. Ashley, Katelyn, and Rose had been watching a movie with Rose in the easy chair and Ashley nestled up comfortably against Katelyn on the couch.
“Have you two become an item?” Rose asked with a smile.
Ashley and Katelyn chuckled.
“You could say that,” Katelyn told her.
Rose didn’t seem the least bit put off by the idea of Ashley and Katelyn being a couple, though the two wouldn’t have cared if she had.
Nicolette acted as if she didn’t notice their closeness, but Dalene occasionally eyed them a bit strangely as Rose informed them of what happened. She didn’t seem the least bit surprised or upset by the news, as Rose handed her the detective’s card so she could call him.
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“Better call them anyway,” Katelyn said. “It may make you look suspicious if you don’t.”
With the movie just about over, Ashley, Katelyn, Rose, and Nicolette retreated to their rooms and let Dalene have the living room to herself to make the round of nightly calls she usually made when she was at the house.
Ashley and Katelyn had phoned their families earlier. They were, as expected, quite upset over the news. Ashley’s aunt had even suggested she consider leaving, assuring her that she could pick up with her studies elsewhere. However, Ashley had insisted on staying put at least for now. If it wasn’t for Katelyn, she might want to take her aunt’s advice. But she was fast falling for Katelyn, and the thought of leaving her bummed her out. It would be bad enough as it was with her returning to Las Cruces once she graduated. Who knew what would happen then? Katelyn might very well forget about her, given the distance between Las Cruces and Belen, and decide to get on with her life, which would ultimately mean finding someone new. Until then, Ashley was determined to savor each and every moment she could have with her until their time together ran out.
A soft knock on her door jarred her from her thoughts. She glanced at her clock. It was almost 10:30. “Yes?” she called out.
It was Katelyn.
Ashley opened the door. Katelyn was already in her sleep shirt as was she.
“I was hoping you’d come,” Ashley said.
A slight suggestive smile formed on Katelyn’s lips. “Yeah?”
Ashley nodded. “Come on in.”
Katelyn stepped into the room, and Ashley closed the door.
“Actually,” Katelyn began, hands clasped together in front of her, “I was wondering if you’d like to spend the night with me in my room.”
Ashley felt a smile begin to form on her lips.
“I thought that with my room being a little more secluded and what with these killings going on, you might feel a bit more comfortable with me. I know I’d certainly feel better knowing you were close by.”
“I’d feel much more than just a bit comfortable with you,” Ashley told her. “Let me just grab my pillow and my purse.”
“Sure.”
Ashley grabbed the pillow and purse and followed Katelyn to her room, closing her door behind her to make it at least appear like she was in her room in case anyone got the bright idea to go snooping around. She was especially wary of Dalene, considering that one of the girls she had threatened had just been killed.
Upon entering Katelyn’s room, Ashley was overcome by a wonderful flowery aroma. “Ahhh, smells good in here.”
“It’s jasmine incense. You like the smell of jasmine?”
“I do now.” Ashley eyed the smoking stick that sat in a holder on the desk. “It’s a rather romantic scent.”
“Yeah, I think so, too,” said Katelyn as Ashley tossed the pillow on the bed and placed her purse on the desk. Ashley then strode towards Katelyn and wrapped her arms around the girl’s slim waist, running the palms of her hands lovingly up and down her back.
“Ooh, what did I do to deserve this?” Katelyn asked.
Ashley giggled as Katelyn returned the embrace.
This time Ashley led Katelyn, first by pulling her lips towards hers for a sweet, passionate kiss, then by tugging her long T-shirt upwards.
Katelyn got the message and finished taking off the shirt on her own as Ashley slipped her own shirt up over her head. They tossed the shirts aside.
Ashley slipped her fingers under the elastic waistband of Katelyn’s panties and slid them down over her hips where Katelyn took over and slipped them down and off completely.
With Ashley’s panties now off as well, she sat down at the foot of the roomy twin-size bed and spread her legs, her sex invitingly wide open to Katelyn. When Katelyn dropped to her knees, Ashley took hold of one of her hands, inserted her long index and middle fingers into her pussy, then laid back and allowed her to take over from there.
Katelyn was delighted to do so too, admiring the wet, silky warmth of Ashley’s tight pussy as her fingers glided in and out of it. With her free hand, she roamed the creamy smoothness of Ashley’s inner thighs. She watched as her fingers slid in and out of Ashley. Their breathing became heavier, their need greater.
Katelyn slipped out of Ashley and stood up to her full height, licking her fingers of Ashley’s sweet nectar as she did so. “Scoot back,” she told her.
Ashley shimmied up so that her head was close to their pillows and spread her legs in eager anticipation of what was to come.
Katelyn positioned herself above Ashley and rubbed her pussy against hers. It felt like heaven as the two clung desperately to one another. In no time at all, Ashley felt herself nearing the throes of ecstasy as Katelyn’s movements became quicker and more frantic. This time she was the one to throw a hand over her mouth to keep from crying out. Her body shuddered beneath Katelyn’s. Their bodies had become one, hearts beating as one. Katelyn trembled with sweet relief as a light film of sweat broke out upon her smooth, firm body.
They prepared to fall asleep that night on their sides with Ashley’s back pressed firmly against Katelyn’s stomach. Katelyn held her in a snug embrace, kissing her tenderly as well as playfully. To Ashley, Katelyn’s hold was tight and secure. It made her feel safe, wanted, and happy as she drifted across the line between wakefulness and sleep.
And then it happened. She thought she was dreaming at first, but when she opened her eyes and gazed at the glowing red digital numbers of the clock, which said it was just past three, she knew she wasn’t dreaming.
The voices were real.
And they were definitely outside the window.
She strained to make out what was being said but wasn’t able to. There was another sound accompanied by the voices. It was a strange hissing sound of sorts.
Ashley turned towards Katelyn and nudged her urgently. “Katelyn!” she whispered loudly.
“Wh-yeah? What is it, babe?”
“Shhh, listen. Hear the voices outside?”
Katelyn listened as she rolled onto her back with a yawn and brushed her bangs back off her forehead.
All was silent.
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Ashley’s back and shoulders in a soothing, circular motion. “You’re just a little jumpy because of what’s been going on, but you’re okay. I’ll take care of you.”
The voices began again. This time they came closer, growing louder with their approach.
“Oh, that’s just the security guard and the walkie-talkie they carry,” Katelyn said with assurance.
Ashley breathed a sigh of relief. “Now that it’s closer, I can tell what it is. I’m sorry I panicked and got you up for nothing.”
“It’s okay, sweetie. You did the right thing.”
Katelyn gathered Ashley into her arms, and the two once again drifted off into a dreamless sleep.
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