Fresh Start Chapter 63

It was a little past ten when Alexis and Jirra arrived at the baths. A group of four women was just leaving as they arrived.

"I'm definitely going to miss these when I go back to LA," commented Alexis as she stepped into the warm water.

"I thought you said that your condo had a Jacuzzi?"

"It's not the same," replied Alexis. She let out a long sigh as she lowered herself into the water.

Jirra hung up her robe and followed Alexis in. She sat down across from her in the bath.

They soaked for a few minutes before Alexis decided to take a chance.

"Jirra, I think that we've become friends over the past week, don't you agree?"

Jirra nodded.

"Good. I have something to ask you. If I'm getting too personal, please tell me."

Jirra looked over and nodded again, wondering what was up.

"I've noticed that you're uncomfortable when that boy at the bike shed hits on you."

"Is it that obvious?" asked Jirra.

Alexis nodded. "I've also noticed that whenever I bring up dating you get rather nervous and shift the subject."

Jirra gently bit her lower lip and stared back. There was no way that Alexis could know that she had once been a guy, not unless someone had told her, she thought. No, that's not possible.

Alexis leaned over and whispered. "Jirra, do you like girls?"

Jirra stared back and was so stunned by what Alexis had asked she was unable to respond.

"I just want you to know that, if you do, it's okay with me. I like girls too," confessed Alexis.

Jirra's eyes opened wide. "Really?"

Alexis smiled. "Yes. You remember when I told you that the actor I've dated is gay? Well, he knows that I'm a lesbian. We date to protect both of our careers."

"The answer is yes. I like girls," replied Jirra.

Alexis reached over and took Jirra's hands into her own. "I thought so. It's okay. I know this sounds silly coming from someone who's passing as straight, but it's all part of my image. A star can come out of the closet. I'm not big enough to come out - yet."

Jirra stared back with a confused look on her face.

"It's just one of the reasons why I want to quit acting. I want to honour my contract. I owe that much to Emily. Once I quit, I can do whatever I want."

"But if you make it big, would it really matter?"

"I'm a lesbian who's also an actress. I don't want to be known as the lesbian-actress. Does that make sense? Besides, I have other things that I want to do in my life."

Jirra nodded. "For the first time, it does."

"Your turn, Jirra. You can talk openly now."

Jirra took a deep breath. "I don't know where to begin. I just know that I've never liked boys. Coming out here has allowed me to be more open about it."

"So, does your mum know?"

Jirra nodded. "So does Lindsey. She's straight, but is totally cool with me."

"That's good to hear. It's a shame that people have to hide their sexual preferences."

"I know. I've been tempted to tell Randy that I'm a lesbian, but I don't think even that would help."

"No, then he would think that he could convert you."

Jirra laughed. "Ugh! Randy's the type of guy who turns girls into lesbians!"

Alexis and Jirra began to laugh uncontrollably.

In a smooth move, Alexis leaned over and kissed Jirra on the lips.

The move caught Jirra totally off guard, but she didn't pull away.

"Did you like that?" asked Alexis.

Jirra nodded.

Alexis slid next to Jirra. "Have you ever acted on your feelings?"

Jirra shook her head.

Alexis nodded. "That explains a lot. I'm really attracted to you, Jirra. Do you like me?"

"Yes."

"Good. I don't want to do anything against your will."

Jirra nodded as she bit her lower lip. Her mind was a whirlwind of thoughts and emotions. She had fantasized about Alexis, and now it was happening, but it felt so different. Alexis was the aggressor, not her. This was new, yet Jirra liked it. She also felt her body reacting to Alexis's kiss. Her nipples were getting hard like when she played with them.

"Relax, Jirra. We'll take it slow. I want this to be enjoyable for both of us, is that clear?"

Jirra smiled. "Okay."

Alexis smiled and leaned over and gently kissed Jirra on the lips again. She slipped her arm around Jirra and pulled her closer.

Jirra had made out with girls many times as Josh, but this was totally new. For the first time since her transformation, she actually felt like she was now a girl. She was accepting the more submissive role and liking it.

Alexis pulled back. "I think we'd better stop. I don't want to cause a scandal or anything." Seeing the disappointment in Jirra's eyes, she reached over and placed her hand against Jirra's face. "It's okay, sweetie; this isn't over. I want this to be special; after all, we still have a whole week."

Jirra nodded. "Okay."

"We'd better go; it's getting late."