CHAPTER EIGHT

The sun struggles through the blinds, lighting the whole room with a warm glow. Ive been awake for a while now, just watching Bette sleep in my arms. She looks so peaceful, so beautiful. I still cant believe that Im actually here. I still cannot believe how good last night felt.
Yesterday, when I was changing in the mirror, I thought about the consequences of going home with Bette. I knew that there was just no way that I could come home and just talk, and yet while we were making love thats what it felt like. Like Bette was opening up to me with her actions rather than her words. What happened last night will stay with me forever. After we came together and she sobbed into my cheeks, I knew that there was no way I was waking up tomorrow with regrets.
She stirs under my embrace. Her eyes flicker open adorably, they close and then they shoot open again. I guess she cant believe Im here either. Hey you She whispers, smiling lovingly. I smile back at her, shuffling closer.
Hey. Good sleep? Her arm slides around my waist.
Best sleep. First real sleep Ive had in weeks
Me too I agree, running my hands through her soft hair.
About last night, I need you to know it was…it was amazing. I dont know why I cried She tells me, blushing with embarrassment.
You dont have to explain it Bette I understand I kiss her until the worry and embarrassment disappears from her face. She rests her against mine kissing my neck. I feel all the arousal from last night return immediately. Did you really take time off from work? I ask some what absently drawing invisible patterns on her bare stomach with my fingertips.
Uh huh
I think thats the first time youve done that since we moved in here I tease.
Well then I guess Ill just have to make up for it. I am going to take you wherever you want to go, and then I am going to spoil you rotten She kisses the spot behind my ear, trailing her tongue to my earlobe and gently nibbling on it.
I really like the sound of that I try to make my voice seductive but it comes out rough with need.
Where do you want to go? She asks releasing my earlobe and kissing my cheek.
I want to go somewhere quiet where we can just be together. But somewhere romantic aswell. It could be like a second honeymoon. We didnt really have much of a first
We should ask Alice, if theres a place to be she knows where it is I nod in agreement.
I need to go back to Alices later
Oh ok. I mean I understand, you want to take your time She says crestfallen.
No I dont. I want to pick up all of my stuff. Will you drive me there later?
Of course! She smiles happily. I smile with her. Bette is so cute right now. I see these changes in her and I cant get enough. I mean it, I dont know what Im going to do when she finally goes back to work. I just know Ill be at work counting down the seconds until Im with her. She sits up kissing me before she climbs off of the bed. I need to pee She explains. She disappears out of the room and the phone begins to ring. I know before I even look at the caller id that its Alice. She always has such perfect timing.
Oh Bette I groan. Thats it, there…Oh, oh! I gasp.
I know your faking it. When youre with someone for seven years you dont have to give them directions
I laugh Your right, Im a terrible liar
Im always right. So how was it?
How was what?
How was the ***** T She practically demands.
Well it was… I search for a word. Good, definitely not, amazing, weve used that already.
That good huh? Well Im jealous. And this morning? Things still good?
There better than good. I never thought I could be this happy again Al. Waking up with her this morning… I sigh …I cant explain it. Its like Ive fallen in love with her all over again
Awwh Tina you old romantic. I demand you come to the planet for brunch to gloat. Everyone is going to be so happy
I think I can drag her away for a few hours. Al I want to thank you for everything. I dont think Bette and I would be together now if you hadnt taken care of me She doesnt say anything and I know its because shes composing herself before she speaks.
That means alot to me T. Im just relieved to see the two of you back together again. Ill ring the gang and tell them to meet us later
Ok Al, bye
She hangs up and I put the phone down to find Bette leaning against the door frame. She looks strange gazing at me. Thats exactly how I feel T. I just know that were going to start our life’s all over again and its going to be better
She almost runs into my outstretched arms. I know baby
Oh and T?
I look up from the soft cushion of her hair. Yeah?
That is not how you sound when were having *****