DEFYING GRAVITY – JEN/ZOE

Gravity

ymmat09

title: Gravity

author: ymmat09

fandom: Defying Gravity

pairing: zoe / jen

rating: 15 yrs

spoiler: after ep 3 and previews for ep 4 ( anything that comes true is a fluke)

summary: the girls go through some ups and downs

disclaimer: I don't owe these characters or the show

Gravity

ymmat09

Nothing was harder than getting up in the morning when you were having the best dream and you were somewhere between REM sleep and being fully awake. It was even harder when you were snuggled up against someone nice and warm and soft. You never thought of Rollie as soft – warm yes but soft? No, Rollie wasn’t soft and he didn’t smell this great. With these thoughts swirling groggily around in her head, Jen opened one eye and took in the tousled, blonde hair belonging to the other person in the bunk. Both eyes now opened wide and Jen looked confusedly at the still sleeping Zoe. Silently, she grimaced as she took in her hand which was cupping a certain part of her friend’s anatomy. Jen pulled her hand away and recalled the night before then realized they had fallen asleep while talking.

Her sudden movement had caused Zoe to roll over and throw her arm across Jen’s chest. The brunette froze not exactly sure what to do and more than a little shocked at her body’s response. Jen gingerly grasped Zoe’s arm and started to move it aside. In the next moment, however, she had other things to worry about. Without warning, she and Zoe were both meandering towards the ceiling. As they bumped against it, Zoe began to wake up.

“Zoe! Careful, we’ve lost gravitational control.” Jen warned her friend who seemed totally disoriented.Zoe rubbed her eyes and looked at Jen but said nothing. Both women cautiously pushed off the ceiling and looked around for something to grab onto until they figured out what to do.

“Guess those sleeping harnesses really do serve a purpose.” Zoe yawned closing her eyes.

“You aren’t going back to sleep are you?!” Jen hissed giving her a nudge. Zoe yelped and put a hand out to keep from hitting a wall.

“Of course not. I was having this great dream….. never mind.” Zoe blushed.

“Do you think this is happening all over the ship?” Jen frowned as she drifted closer to her friend. Zoe dragged her mind away from her dream and shrugged her shoulders.

“Should we contact Ted?” Zoe asked.

As Jen was about to answer, gravity returned and the two were driven none too gently into the floor. Zoe hit the edge of her desk on the way down then Jen landed on top of her leaving them in a tangle of arms and legs.

“Ow!” Zoe complained as Jen’s elbow dug into her ribs. Jen smirked and teased,

“Astronauts don’t say ow.”

“This one does. I knew I’d regret telling you what he said.” Zoe snickered. Jen grinned and eyed the blonde affectionately. Donner’s earlier remark had been cute. “Are you ok?”

“I just hit my hip on the desk. I’ll live.” Zoe smiled. Jen nodded and fell silent.

“Jen?”

“Yeah?”

“You can get off of me now.” Zoe flashed a nervous grin. Jen reddened and scrambled to her feet then reached down and pulled Zoe up.

* * * * *

The morning briefing had all eight astronauts comparing their experiences. Somehow, Jen doubted Nadia’s story about being in the shower when the loss of gravity occurred. The woman was prone to making a story colorful and the way she was batting her eyes at Donner made her suspect Nadia was just trying to press his buttons or, at the very least, test the HALO he wore. She glanced towards Zoe trying to interpret her expression but the blonde geologist appeared to be lost in thought. At that moment Zoe looked up and saw Jen watching her. Zoe went scarlet and looked away quickly. Jen frowned but her thoughts were diverted as Ted gave them their tasks for the day. She was pleased that she and Zoe would be in the lab together for the afternoon. She always enjoyed when they got to spend time together and work and talk at the same time.

“OK people, go eat and then get to work. Donner, you and I are going to take a look at the gravitational system and nobody is to be anywhere near the pods or the lander. At least, until I’m sure this gravity issue has been corrected.” Ted frowned anxious to talk to Eve about the strange happenings aboard the Antares. If that thing was playing them, he wanted to know.

* * * * *

The experiments she was working on appeared not to have been compromised by the gravity loss. In fact, the lab didn’t appear to have experienced the loss. Jen knew several areas of the Antares had not lost gravity. It had been very random. Their sleeping quarters, the O deck, bathrooms and exercise areas had all lost gravity but the vital compartments had retained theirs. Jen recorded some observations and reached for a bottled drink. She took a sip and smiled remembering Zoe’s and her unexpected ‘flight’. Jen uneasily recalled how nice it had been to wake up beside Zoe. Perhaps their proximity during the night explained the wild dreams. Jen hoped so because she had been having trouble all day keeping that dream out of her head. Were sexual dreams about your best friend normal? Jen didn’t think so. She didn’t dream about Rollie like that. Jen smirked in spite of herself and had to admit that curling up to Zoe was like curling up to her favourite teddy bear as a kid except for the getting turned on part. Jen’s whole being stilled as she considered her last thought. She had been turned on by her dream and waking up with the blonde. Oh shit. Get a grip– I love her but I’m not in love with her!

Zoe drew her knees up to her chest and sat on her bunk lost in thought. She had finally slept through the night only because she knew Jen was there. Her dreams had been too vivid and she had opened her eyes thinking they were real. Jen’s presence had seemed to enforce that momentary belief. She’d almost reached over and kissed her good morning thinking reality and her dream were one and the same. Zoe felt an emptiness she hadn’t felt since Jen had started dating Rollie. Her attraction to her bestfriend had been forcefully shelved. No way would she risk losing Jen by expressing her feelings back then and now was no different. Zoe sighed and got to her feet. She was due down in the lab.

Zoe had only walked halfway down the corridor when she felt the force of gravity alter. The blonde swore and bobbed against the ceiling unable to gain any purchase. As suddenly as it happened it ended and Zoe hit the ground hard.

“Ow, damn it!” she muttered rubbing her shoulder. Obviously, Donner and Ted had not fixed the problem yet.

Jen looked up as Zoe entered the lab and eyed her questioningly. Zoe sat down at her work station and said,

“It’s not fixed.”

“Did you go for a float again?” Jen chuckled. Zoe nodded and got down to work. Her friend glanced at her occasionally, uncomfortable with the silence. She was sorely tempted to just go over by Zoe in order to get her attention. The tension between them was abnormal. They were never awkward with each other. Jen bit her lower lip and cleared her throat,

“Zoe, I’m going to need some supplies. Could you give me a hand?”

“Sure.”

The Storage compartment was about eight feet squared, lined from the ceiling to the floor with shelves which were filled with every item their work would require over six years. Zoe pulled a cart over and watched as Jen began filling it with several crates. It seemed each day they had to uncrate something else for the lab as they worked to get the lab fully functioning in the early days of the mission. As Jen bent to get an item from a lower shelf the gravitational control was gone. Up they went. Down they fell then up they went again. When they crashed to the floor once more, Zoe let out an exasperated cry as Jen fell on top of her.

“Why am I always on the bottom?!”

“Oh I don’t know Zoe, do you prefer being on top?” Jen snickered unable to resist a flirtaceous comeback. Zoe gave her a playful shove but grabbed her sleeve as they once more drifted upwards. They both realized it at the same moment. There were other things floating free from the cart not to mention the cart itself.

“Houston, we have a problem.” Jen quipped mildly concerned.

“Oh come on Jen, this take off was flawless.” Zoe chuckled gently sending the cart away from their immediate location. Both let out cries as they went down and Zoe winced as a crate glanced off Jen’s bottom.

“Our splashdown sucked though. Whoa..” she grinned as they floated up.

“OK, I’m not having fun anymore!” Jen yelled to nobody in particular. Zoe pushed a crate clear of Jen and eyed the debris for any potential danger. Down they went. “Jen, we’ve got to stop meeting like this!” Zoe laughed as she landed on top of her friend. The brunette nodded and flashed a grin. This was starting to be fun. The two waited expectantly but nothing happened. Zoe turned her head and looked about warily.

“I think it’s over.” Jen said breathlessly, painfully aware that Zoe still rested on top of her. The blonde turned back and looked down at Jen then paused wordlessly unable to think. Jen swallowed hard liking the strange circumstances they found themselves in. Zoe’s eyes darkened and she stared at Jen’s lips which seemed too inviting. They didn’t move, they just continued to stare at each other willing the other to lead. Zoe really didn’t want to lose her friend but her commonsense was fast deserting her. Jen could feel the blonde’s warm breath and drew it in sharply and sighed. It was impulsive, Zoe knew it would make or break them but she did it anyway. Bringing her mouth down to Jen’s she kissed her, tentatively at first but as her friend responded the kiss deepened, tongues duelled, explored and they only stopped because they were out of breath. Eyes locked on each other and each saw utter terror reflected back at them. God Jen, please don’t hate me!!

Part 2

The pacing went on and on. Watching her, Claire grew more restless and tried to rein in her own anxiety. Everything she thought she knew was now totally destroyed and at the center of her chaotic life was Eve Shaw. Claire watched the other woman pause and look down from her office at the control room. Eve was a mess. She’d never admit it but she was unsure, something Claire knew would drive Eve crazy eventually because Eve craved the safety of being in control. It boggled her mind that Eve had kept this secret from her. Her! Claire could understand Eve not telling Ted but what she and Eve were to each other had been built on a foundation of absolute trust. Claire drew in a deep breath and grudgingly accepted she had been mistaken about the trust.

She had known for twenty four hours now that Beta existed. Claire hadn’t slept a wink the night before and the early call back to work had left her stomach in knots. Yet, she had followed orders. She had not told Evram. Jen and she had talked for an hour about the havoc aboard the Antares but she had been a good little ash can and not alerted either of her friends to Beta. Claire rubbed her temples and sighed.

“Don’t do that. I already feel bad enough.” Eve said in a bare whisper. Claire felt like sighing just to irritate her but didn’t.

“They had a right to know.” Claire said softly.

“Our orders are..”

“We’re talking about our friends here! Zoe and Jen! Ev! Even Ted!” Claire hissed close to tears.

Eve’s stride brought her quickly to stand in front of the French woman and Claire reluctantly looked up at her. Eve frowned and brushed the tear off Claire’s cheek. Claire turned away still smarting from being kept out of the loop by Eve.

“You wouldn’t have been able to keep it quiet! I know you and the guilt would have got to you.”

“Yes because it was wrong. It still is!” Claire whispered. Eve bent down and hugged the brunette tightly and didn’t relax her hold until Claire had linked her arms around her neck. Pressing her forehead to Claire’s she said softly,

“I missed you last night.”

“I needed to think.”

“Still mad at me?” Eve asked rubbing her nose against Claire’s. The brunette sighed and kissed her soundly groaning as Eve pulled her closer.

“Yes. Eve, it’s like I don’t know you–” Claire frowned.

“You know me better than anyone. Claire, they will know but not yet. Beta will not harm them.”

“You seem so sure of that.”

“Trust me.” Eve whispered.

“Trust? God, Eve..” Claire groaned as the black woman nuzzled her neck.

“Your job is to keep the crew healthy. Baby, just do your job and let me do the worrying.” Eve urged. Claire nodded reluctantly but looked at the picture on Eve’s desk. The four musketeers; Eve, Jen, Zoe and her, friends through thick and thin. Claire wondered what kind of friend she was now. Keep them healthy, that was her job. Trust Eve. She’d have trusted Eve with her life. Defeatedly she knew she still would trust her with her life except now she realized Eve was flawed. Her blinders were off but god help her she still loved this spectacular woman and would believe.

* * * * *

Treadmills were the single most boring, tortuous devices ever invented, Zoe decided this as she trotted exhaustedly on one while Evram ran his tests. Her step slowed significantly and she gripped the rail. Evram looked up with concern. Zoe flashed a grin.

“I am done!”

“Just a few more minutes.” he smiled taking a reading of her vitals. Zoe kept moving but did not increase her pace. Silently she let her thoughts drift back to Jen and their one moment of insanity. Zoe still winced at the memory of Jen pulling away in alarm after the kiss. Things had been awkward ever since. Zoe knew she had made a mistake and it had cost her Jen’s friendship. She should never have kissed her. The blonde slowed unconsciously to a mere walk. She had gambled and blown everything.

“Zoe, you ok?” Evram frowned noting the readings. Zoe blinked and looked at her friend then nodded. Evram frowned and gestured for her to stop. Zoe pushed back her damp hair and flopped down in the nearest seat.

“Your nitrogen levels are still out of whack. I don’t want you overdoing it.”

“I’m not exactly running marathons Ev. Unless these gravity lapses count as a marathon.” the blonde joked tiredly.

“Zoe, I mean it. Bedrest for the next 48 hours.”

“But I’ve got things to do!?”

“They can wait.”

“Ted called a meeting–” Zoe argued in dismay. Evram shook his head and replied,

“I’ll explain to Ted. You go lie down if you want to step a foot on Venus.”

* * * * *

Zoe entered her room and sank down on the edge of her bed. The truth was she was exhausted and she didn’t have any reason to be so tired. With Jen avoiding her, Zoe wasn’t even dropping by the lab after hours. Zoe was convinced the tension between her and Jen was the main reason she felt lousy.Without Jen’s wisecracks and sympathetic ear, Zoe felt like she was floundering. The blonde fought down the desire to cry. She loved her but Jen didn’t see her that way. Six years on the Antares was going to be hell and she had only made it worse by kissing Jen. Zoe sighed remembering the taste of her friend and with a groan fell backwards onto the bed and stared at the ceiling.

Jen fingered the cuff of her jumpsuit as Ted went on and on about following orders. She didn’t understand the sudden refresher course but remained silent. Her concern lay elsewhere anyway, Zoe was confined to quarters for two days. Evram seemed concerned that Zoe’s recent ‘spacewalk’ may have caused lingering health problems for the blonde. Jen was more than a little alarmed but wasn’t sure what to do. She couldn’t risk Zoe knowing her feelings were more than just casual. The kiss had thrown her for a loop and Jen wasn’t sure what she wanted anymore. One thing she did know, she had to be sure Zoe was ok.

Zoe smiled as Claire’s image came on the screen. Claire smiled and immediately asked how she was feeling. The blonde smiled wishing Claire was there on board the Antares. She definitely could use some TLC. and Claire had always been her go to girl when life was overwhelming her and Jen was unavailable. Zoe was surprised when her eyes began welling up and judging by Claire’s expression, her friend was too.

“Hey. What’s going on?” Claire frowned.

“I kissed Jen.”

“Finally!” Claire grinned. Zoe rolled her eyes. Claire tilted her head.

“Jen didn’t appreciate it– I made a huge mistake.”

“I don’t think so, there’s no way she could resist those lips.” Claire winked pleased when Zoe managed a smle.

“You would know.” Zoe shot back attempting some humor. Claire chuckled and said,

“Sweetie, I can definitely confirm you are a terrific kisser!”

“God Claire, I miss you.” Zoe groaned.

“How are you feeling Zoe? The truth.”

“I feel like crap.”

“You’re supposed to be resting.” Claire frowned.

“I am. But– with Jen hating me, I just can’t seem to relax.” Zoe frowned rubbing her sore head like an angry bear. Claire and Zoe talked a little longer with Zoe giving her the details of the kiss during the gravity glitch. Claire listened silently wondering if she should fill Zoe in. Grimly, she eyed the blonde wondering if the health issue was Beta’s fault.

“Zoe, something’s going on with the mission.” Claire said in a whisper almost as if she was afraid of being overheard.

“What do you mean?”

“Eve has told me you’ll be told when the time is right but –”

“Don’t get yourself in trouble. If they want us to know they’ll tell us.”

“Zoe, this is big–”

“Claire, I love you but don’t risk your career. We need you in the control room.”

“Zoe, I feel useless. I can’t seem to help any of you.” Claire sighed.

“Just talking to you helped me. So, how are you and you know..” Zoe smiled wagging her eyebrows. Claire shrugged and said,

“You’re in love with Jen and I’m in love with Eve. Too bad you and I didn’t fall for each other.” Claire joked wearily.

“Oh I don’t know, if things had happened differently, our one night could have easily taken that direction. You’re very easy to love Claire.”

“So are you sweetie. Now, rest. Talk to you soon.” Claire smiled affectionately. Zoe blew her an exaggerated kiss then the signal went dead. Claire smiled and thought about her romp with Zoe. True, they had been corked but it had become one of her most favourite memories. Zoe Barnes was one of the most generous people she’d ever known and their one night had been fun, eye–opening, lustfilled and above all loving. Yeah, if Eve Shaw hadn’t made her world explode, she would definitely have gone after Zoe despite knowing Jen was hopelessly attracted to the blonde. Claire shook her head and grinned. Jen Crane needed a whack up the side of her head and she was just the friend to do it.

* * * * *

Jen swore loudly as she hit the floor with a thud. Several objects rained down around her as gravity once more returned. Paula muttered something in spanish which Jen suspected was not in keeping with Paula’s holier than thou attitude. Rubbing her arm she began picking up things off the floor.

“I thought Donner had fixed this problem!?” Paula complained.

“Well, you thought wrong!” Jen sighed. Paula helped her restore order to the galley. Jen absently began making soup. It was Zoe’s favourite and the blonde was still under orders to stay in bed. She was worse and Jen was growing more and more worried. She had stayed away from her friend not sure if she could hide her feelings.

“Paula, see Zoe gets a bowl of this. I’ve got some lab work I need to finish.” Jen murmured heading out. Paula eyed her and shook her head silently. Those two had been avoiding each other for over a week. Paula envied their closeness and hoped they’d sort it out.

* * * * *

Eve stood behind Claire with her arms crossed over her chest. Silently she watched as Claire and Evram ran test after test to pinpoint what was wrong with Zoe. Eve was reluctant to blame Beta but more and more it seemed Beta was the only explanation. Eve was feeling sick to her stomach. How could she be so wrong and had she indirectly done this to Zoe? Eve mutely thought about the last decade and all that had transpired. Beta had a plan for itself and them. Whatever was happening with Zoe was part of the plan.

“Walk with me?” Claire said tiredly looking at Eve anxiously. Eve took a deep breath and nodded. The two women pulled on their coats and went outside. It was a beautiful fall day. Eve smelled the air and sighed tiredly.

“Zoe is getting worse, not better.” Claire said tensely.

“You want to tell them about Beta.” Eve frowned. Claire nodded. Eve grimly stopped walking.

“Beta has a reason for doing this to her.”

“So it is Beta!!? Eve, we could lose her!”

“Claire, Beta has a plan–”

“What?! What’s the damn plan!!? Kill Zoe!?” Claire yelled losing the battle with her tears. Eve swore and hugged the brunette. Claire pushed away and said,

“Why are you so sure–”

“I feel what it feels. There’s no malice Claire. When Beta was dying, fading away, I felt it just like I feel its basic goodness. I’m connected to Beta and it needs me to survive. I need Beta too or my energy – I can’t explain it–”

Claire eyed Eve and slowly rolled her words over in her head. An idea began to form and Claire looked at Eve carefully,

“You and Beta need each other to survive?”

“Yes!”

“Somehow you and Beta are one? Your blood– the crews’ bloodwork–?”

“We’re one. Somehow.” Eve nodded. Claire turned and began running back towards the building not stopping to explain anything to Eve. The black woman stood tall and still as she watched the other woman disappear inside. Eve swallowed knowing that Claire had an idea. Slowly, she smiled. Claire could do what she couldn’t. Eve suspected Beta wanted Claire clued in for this very reason. She was amazed at the ways Beta operated. And now it manipulated Claire into carrying out the next part of its plan. Claire didn’t give a damn about rules, not when lives were at stake. Eve couldn’t defy them but Claire could and in the process she would save Zoe and Beta and her. She’s save them all. Eve took another deep breath of the fall air and began walking back to the building. She was feeling a weight lifting off of her. She sensed Beta approved. In fact, it felt like Beta was fairly humming.

* * * * *

Donner threw the baseball halfway across the bay as Nadia looked on. The problems had only intensified and they were all aware Zoe was growing weaker. The gravitational malfunctions were increasing. There was no explanation. Even AJ was stumped.

“I’ll go tell Ted, we found nothing.” Nadia frowned.

“I think the fact that he’s floating by the ceiling is a dead giveaway that I can’t fix this!” Donner snapped.

Jen peeked in at Zoe as she slept and anxiously considered Claire’s words. She had never been yelled at like that before. Claire had ragged on her for hiding her feelings from Zoe. Claire knew about her crush on Zoe from years ago but it had surprised her to learn Zoe had told Claire about their recent kiss. Claire had blasted her for lying to herself and Zoe. Claire had hinted there was a major force at work. Jen wasn’t sure she believed her. Nobody faded away from needing someone else. Did they? Zoe was too strong a person to need her that much. Jen swiped at her tears realizing if Zoe didn’t pull out of this she probably would fade away right along with her. Could Zoe really love her like that? Jen didn’t really think anyone could love her like that. Rollie loved her like an overgrown puppy but he would survive without her. Zoe. She couldn’t risk being wrong. Claire seemed to think she had to tell Zoe everything and make her believe it. Jen wasn’t sure how to deal with Rollie but right now he was secondary. Right now, Jen needed Zoe to know she was in love with her and always had been; the other problems were for another day.

Jen sank down on the end of Zoe’s bed and gently smoothed back her hair. Shakily she pressed her lips to Zoe’s temple and whispered,

“Zoe, can you hear me? Can you open your eyes baby?”

Getting no response Jen bit her lip and carefully curled up to the blonde and took her in her arms. Silently she held her for what seemed like forever then started talking in a low whisper that only the blonde could possibly hear.

“You have to get better. Zoe, I need you.” Jen whispered ignoring the flood of tears coursing down her face.

“I’ve been an ass. Running from that kiss– it was the best– kiss. Zoe, I’m the biggest chicken– I’ve never let anyone get so close to me– only you.” Jen said haltingly. Jen knew it was true. She’d never even let Rollie get to her like she let Zoe.

“I’m in love with you Zoe Barnes. That’s why I ran because it scares the shit out of me–”

Jen continued to cradle the blonde most of the night aware that everyone else had turned in . Evram knew Jen was taking the night watch and didn’t make an appearance. Claire had forbid him to interrupt Jen.

“Zoe? Can you hear me? Are you listening to me?” Jen asked softly nuzzling the blonde’s neck. She was certain Zoe had responded a little. Jen could have sworn the blonde turned towards her. Anxiously, she tried to wake the blonde and flashed a smile as blue eyes slowly focused on her.

“Hey you.” Jen whispered huskily. Zoe smiled whobbily and Jen hugged her fiercely.

“You’re going to be alright. I’m right here and I’m never going to leave you–”

“You love me?” Zoe asked in a faint voice. Jen chuckled and nodded decisively just before kissing the blonde senseless.

* * * * *

The brunette stepped outside ISO headquarters and looked up at the stars. A tired but grateful smile graced her features. It was nearly dawn and she’d spent three straight days inside not leaving until they were sure Zoe was indeed improving. Claire chuckled. Zoe was apparently flourishing. She had left her a gushing thank you on her computer which had Claire laughing all the way down in the elevator. She missed them; Zoe and Jen, but she was glad the two were together up there. Claire bit her lip relieved she’d played a part in helping them. Perhaps she did have a role in Beta’s plans.

Claire slowly walked towards her car and eyed the woman standing beside it. Slowly she smiled. Eve flashed a weary smile and sighed as Claire hugged her.

“Does that mean I’m forgiven?” Eve asked holding her close.

“I understand that you were between a rock and a hard place.” Claire replied.

“Claire, I can’t openly defy them or I’ll be removed irregardless of Beta.”

“But I can circumvent them.” Claire smiled resting her head on Eve’s shoulder. Eve nodded glad she understood.

“Who knew Beta was a matchmaker.” Claire laughed kissing Eve lightly.

“Tying Zoe and Jen together the same way it’s tied me to it? It put Ted up there too.” Eve smirked. Claire took a step back and eyed her questioningly. Eve laughed and hugged her close.

“Beta knows everything about me right down to who I’m in love with Claire, you.”

“Are you saying Beta put Ted on the Antares for six years for us?” Claire smiled.

“That would be child’s play for Beta. I know Zoe and Jen are an intrical part of its plan too and Beta seems to enjoy making our inner most desires come true.”

“Kind of like a reward for helping it?” Claire asked thoughtfully. Eve nodded then chuckled as Claire kissed her hungrily.

“Home beautiful.” Eve ordered.

* * * * *

Zoe read the list silently as Jen entered the storage room. Jen glanced at her and smiled as she took in the color in Zoe’s cheeks. She silently thanked Claire everyday for the kick in the ass. Jen locked the door and slipped her arms around Zoe who smiled impishly. Jen reddened self– consciously. She had only kissed Zoe so far and wanted so much more. Jen was quickly losing her nerve. Almost like a deliberate nudge it happened again.

“Oh hell!” Jen yelped as she felt herself rising. Zoe let out a snort. Jen burst into laughter and pulled Zoe close. The two women balanced themselves near the ceiling and stared at each other. Jen leaned forward capturing Zoe’s mouth and kissed her slowly growing more demanding as Zoe responded.

“Zoe–”

“Yeah?” Zoe whispered dazedly as they worked her jumpsuit off. Jen gazed at her seemingly lost then kissed her hungrily.

“I love you.”

“I love you too–”

“No, Zoe, I really love you.”

“I really love you too.”

“Zoe–”

“Damn it Jen – shut up and make love to me.” Zoe hissed anxiously. Jen grinned and eased the blonde over to a wall. They had just managed to shed their clothes when the gravity returned sending them to the floor in a tangle of limbs. Amidst giggles they playfully touched each other and slowly it became more intense. Zoe felt herself floating and sighed,

“The gravity is gone again.”

“No it’s not. That’s just me.” Jen whispered.

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