Bette poured the second glass of wine, covering her mouth as she yawned loudly. She shook her head briskly, trying to ward off the sudden exhaustion that threatened to cut her and Tinas evening short. As she walked into the bedroom, she stifled another yawn, squinting her eyes to focus in the dim, soft candlelight. Tina was lying face down, covered only with a sheet which gracefully outlined the curves of her body. Her head was snuggled into her pillow and facing away from Bette. Bette placed the glasses quietly on the nightstand and disrobed. TIm back, baby, she whispered as she crawled into bed. She heard Tina purr quietly and mumble something incoherent. Bette gently placed an arm around Tinas body, bringing her own closer behind her. Tina stirred awake and turned over to face Bette. They looked at each other for a few moments, smiling softly. Tina placed her hand on Bettes cheek, gently caressing her way down to Bettes jaw.

Tomorrows Sundayweve got all of tomorrow, Bette whispered, closing her eyes and settling her head deeper into her pillow. Tina nodded and rolled over, shifting backwards so that her body didnt lose contact with Bettes. Bette held her close, hiding her face in Tinas hair. Its gonna be really hot tomorrow too, Tina commented through a yawn. Pool? Bette puffed, blowing some of Tinas hair out of her face. Yeah, Tina slurred, well barricade the doorand the driveway. Bette smiled, tightening her grip on Tina to convey her approval. Shortly after, they fell asleep completely exhausted and spooning.

At the beach

Alice, Dana and Shane were lying next to each other on the bed of Shanes truck, gazing up at the darkening sky and listening to the ocean waves crashing several yards away. We should probably go shower and change before we go to Milk, Dana muttered, swatting away an annoying bug that kept buzzing around their heads. Alice suddenly sat up, rubbing her back, Whos ***** idea was this anywaymy back is killing me! Shane bent her knees, placing her boot-outfitted feet flat on the truck, It was too hot in your place, we couldnt go to Danas, and I live in a whole in the wallwe all agreed coming to the beach would be cool and relaxing. Yeah, welldemocracy sucks! Alice jumped off the truck and bent backwards, trying to stretch out her back. Dana squealed suddenly, then started giggling uncontrollably, Democrazy.SUCKS!

Shane sat up, looking at Dana with a mixture of confusion and amusement. What the ffffffuck is wrong with her? Alice asked turning around. Shane gingerly placed the back of her hand against giggling Danas forehead, then looked at Alice with a sober expression, I think shes still a little high. Alice rolled her eyes and started walking toward the front seat, Lets get the ***** out of herenow! Shane slid off the back of the truck and started dusting herself off. Dana got to her feet still on the truck, and towering over Shane, bellowed, Youll have to catch me first! She made a running jump off the truck and bolted down the beach. Alice slowly walked around to the back of the truck and stood next to Shane, watching Dana running nimbly through the sand to a nearby dock. Alice looked at Shane, her eyes questioning. Shane shrugged her shoulders and ran her hand through her hair, I swear to god, Al, it wasnt spiked with anything weird. Alice nodded understandingly, Youd think an athlete of her Alice stopped abruptly as she observed Dana now doing cartwheels, caliberwould have a higher tolerance.

They continued watching from afar until they saw Dana dissolve into laughter, collapsing onto the sand. They glanced at each other quickly and started trudging their way to collect Dana:

Shane: Maybe it was the heat again?

Alice: Its been blamed for too many things today.

Shane: Should we just take her home?

Alice: Notheres heavy equipment everywhereI wouldnt trust her around a solar calculator the way she is.

Shane: (chuckling) Thats harsh, Al.

Alice: Fine, take her home, but I absolve myself of allouchFUCK!

Shane: What?

Alice: ***** sea shell!

Shane: You didnt break it did you?

Alice: Shane! My foot may be permanently disfiguredhell, I could lose it due to some horrible infection, and youre worried about a piece of sea chalk?

Shane: I was talking about your ankle.

Alice: Oh

Shane: I meant to say twist, but break came out instead.

Alice smiled and hopped on one leg, allowing for inspection of the sole of her foot, which was only slightly reddened. Shane, nevertheless, grabbed Alice armed and draped it around her shoulders, so Alice could keep her weight off of it. They continued slowly making there way to Dana, who had moved on to making snow angels in the sand. They decided the best thing would be to all go to Alice apartment, hoping that with all the windows open and a couple of fans, they would be able to bear the heat.

Back at the rancherhouseBette and Tinas house

Bette rolled over, her eyes literally popping open. The room was completely dark now, save for a few candles which were just about to burn out. She noticed she was alone in the bed and sat up rubbing her face. She looked over at the clock and saw 12:01 blinking dimly back at her. She turned on the lamp nearby and found her robe. She shuffled down the hall and noticed the kitchen was lit. Tina, also in a robe, was sitting on the counter next to the fridge, legs dangling against the cupboards underneath eating ice cream out of a bowl. She gave Bette a little smile, pointing at her bowl with the spoon, Do you want some? she asked after swallowing. Bette shook her head and opened the fridge, peering inside as she lovingly rubbed Tinas calf, Im just really thirsty. She pulled out the orange juice and accepted the glass that Tina quickly offered her. She poured herself a tall glass and leaned against the sink. After a long sip, she gazed into her glass, Pool?

Tina licked her spoon clean and let it fall in the bowl with a rattle, I thought youd never ask. She hopped down from the counter and reached around Bette to put the bowl and spoon in the sink. Bette snaked her free hand around Tinas waist, bending down to kiss her neck.

Tina: Babe?

Bette: Kitchen.

Tina: What about the pool?

Bette: Too far.

Tina: You sure?

Bette: (finally looking up at Tina) Positive.

Tina cupped Bettes face in her hands and gently kissed her lips, savoring the traces of orange flavor still lingering on them. She grabbed the collar of Bettes robe and pulled her along as she walked backwards, inching slowly closer to the breakfast table. They continued kissing, Bette reaching down and untying Tinas robe as Tina pushed Bettes off her shoulders. Stepping over the robes, Tina sat on the table with legs dangling, running her fingertips along the curves of Bettes back, the muscles jumping at her touch. Bette gently pushed her down, climbing onto the table to straddle Tinas hips. Bette kissed her way down Tinas neck, nipping her way along the collarbone, and finally licking down the valley between Tinas *****. Just as she was going to take a nipple between her lips, Bettes right knee slipped off the edge of the table.

Tina instinctively grabbed her around the waist, and Bette grasped the side edges of the table. They both chuckled as Bette settled herself more comfortably and steadily. Ive got you, Tina cooed, sliding her hands up and down Bettes smooth back. Bette leaned in closer, placing her arms on either side of Tinas face, using her fingers to gently run through the delicate blonde hair, Yesyou definitely do. Bette took a few moments to take in every soft feature of Tinas face, then pressed her lips against Tinas. They kissed for what seemed like ages, tongues probing each others mouths, lips feverishly twisting together as the heat between their bodies rose. Bette finally reached around, taking hold of one of Tinas hands, and slowly moved it across her back, down toward her thigh, then around to the soft skin inside. She let go there, allowing her own hand to delve into Tinas wetness, and expecting Tinas hand to make the rest of the trip on its own. Bette gently circled Tinas ***** with her thumb, as her fingers gently stroked across the opening.

Bette buried her face into Tinas neck, alternating between kissing and breathing into it. Tina had slid two fingers into Bette at the same time that Bette had thrust into her. They rocked their hips together, matching tempos perfectly. Tina licked the outside of Bettes ear, pressing her thumb against Bettes *****, causing her body to tense against Tinas. Bette began moving her hand faster, trying to bring Tina over the edge with her. As Tina groaned into her ear, Bette curled her fingers and pressed her palm firmly against Tina. Their bodies shook in unison, they both gasped, Tina calling Bettes name as she came. Bette continued breathing into Tinas neck, her back rising and falling impressively. Tina cleared her throat loudly, eyes still closed and breathing heavily, Babe? she croaked. Bette turned her head and kissed Tinas cheek as she mumbled something that sounded like yes. Tina pushed Bettes hair aside so she could see her face, Pool? Bette nodded into Tinas neck, Surejust a few more minutes