“Well, they're great lips, but that seems kind of a mean nickname,” Victoria said. “Why do you put up with that?”
The blush got a little deeper. “Well, I sorta earned it. I'm hardly the office slut, but I've... well, let's just say I've given enough blow jobs that most of the guys know what I can do.”
“But you're here with girls,” Victoria said. “Don't they-”
“I'm rather equal opportunity when it comes to my oral efforts,” Tammin said. “It's San Francisco, after all,” she added sheepishly.
“Wow,” was all Victoria could say before the cab pulled up. They made the short ride to the hotel in silence, though when Victoria reached over to hold Tammin's hand, the FBI agent didn't let go. They entered the hotel, rode up on the elevator, all without speaking, and when the door closed behind Tammin, leaving them alone in the room, the two looked nervously at each other.
“I really do appreciate this, you know,” Victoria said again, sitting down on the bed.
“Do you have anything to sleep in?” Tammin asked suddenly. “You had to sleep in your clothes last night, and no one likes doing that two days in a row.”
“I'm usually good with just a T-shirt, or less,” Victoria admitted, hefting the small backpack she'd been carrying since leaving the strip club. “Got my toothbrush and deodorant, too.”
“Oh,” Tammin said. “Well, good.”
Victoria saw the strange look cross Tammin's face, and thought the other girl was disappointed. “I, uh, I have some lacy underwear, if you want me in something sexier.”
“What? No! No no, wear what you're comfortable with,” Tammin said.
“I don't mind, I wear less at work,” Victoria said. “Literally. And if it turns you on-”
“You don't need to turn me on,” Tammin said. “You're fine the way you are.”
“Oh,” Victoria said. “Then, you aren't interested in me?” she asked, confused.
“Of course I'm interested in you!” Tammin said. “God, you're stunning! And charming, and I've seen you mostly naked, and I like it a lot.”
“Then what's the problem?” Victoria asked. “I'm all yours, if you want me.”
“I do want you, but...” Tammin trailed off.
“But what?” Victoria asked.