The next morning

Suki awoke with Cathy still clasped in her arms. The kiss they shared was deep and passionate. It held lust behind it, yes, but so much more than that. It was a lover's kiss, and no doubt. Suki's life had now changed irrevocably and she was a little surprised by how good it made her feel.

Once the kiss was broken, Suki looked shyly through her lashes at the broadly smiling American girl. "Good morning... sweetheart..."

Cathy's grin turned up a few hundred watts and a single tear of joy rolled down her left cheek. "Good morning yourself, honey. How shall we let the others in on the secret?"

Suki looked a little aprehensively towards the doorway. "um... Do they need to know? Really?"

Cathy frowned. "I'm not letting you out of this that easily. We're going to be sharing the same bed, let alone the same room. I don't think there's any real point in hiding it now."

Suki thought for a moment, then hesitantly nodded. "You're right, I guess. I love you, and I'm not letting you go. We should tell them."

Cathy's face was like a light at Suki's admission of love. She pulled the girl closer and whispered into her ear. "I know, darling. I love you too. Let's get out there and tell the world." With a light kiss to Suki's cheek, Cathy got out of bed.