Here you go Bette! Marina literally screamed over the din of the crowd and the blaring music as she handed Bette a sliver of angel food cake. The party was now in full swing with women dancing and carousing all over the premises. Bette felt hands untucking her shirt from behind and turned around to find herself ensnared in Tinas arms. Bette raised her eyebrows and offered Tina a piece of her cake, but Tina just shook her head and kissed her instead. Shane came around with another round of shots and they all quickly threw those back. Black Eyed Peas Hey Mama began pouring out of the speakers, and the crowd around them pushed toward the small dance floor. Bette and Tina held onto each for dear life as the mob began moving rhythmically around them. Bette sensed as Tinas body began to move to the beat of the music and she looked down at her face. Tina just smiled and kissed her gently again, snaking her arms under Bettes to hold her by the shoulders. I couldnt of done any of this without you, Bette murmured as she kissed Tinas forehead.

The pairs romantically slow two-step was interrupted by the dozens of bodies crashing into them. Tina shimmied backwards away from Bette and before she could shove her way through the crowd to catch up with her, Alice grabbed her around the neck and pulled her in the opposite direction. Bottoms up, Bette! Alice screamed as she forced what Bette thought was vodka down her throat. Bette sputtered and loosened herself from Alices grasp. She shook her head slightly, trying to focus her blurred vision in the bright lights. She felt several heavy handed pats on her back and shoulders and then two hands spin her around by the hips.

Bette: Whoa!

Tina: Hey, baby(concerned) are you okay?

Bette: (slurred) My head is really spinning right now

Tina: (chuckling) Whimp!

Bette just shook her head and draped her arms around Tinas neck, allowing some of her weight to rest on Tinas shoulders. Tina helped Bette to a bar stool and then pulled her cell phone out to call a cab. She let Shane know they were heading home and pulled Bette to her feet to head outside. Once on the side walk, Tina propped Bette against the exterior wall of the Planet and paced up and down, grinning at how incapable Bette was at holding down her liquor. Oh, godTina, I think Im gonna be sick, Bette groaned as she grabbed her stomach and bent over. Tina rushed to her side and pulled her up, No baby, put your head upcmon breathethats right deep breathswe just need to wait a couple of minutes for the cab and then well be home before you know it. Bette breathed heavily and swallowed hard as she felt her stomach turning tortuously within her. The cab pulled up shortly after and Tina told the driver to step on it.

Bette managed to tame her stomach for the ride home, but once they were at the front steps of the house, Bette fell to her knees and retched into the bushes. Tina helped her clumsily stagger up the steps and through the doors, but Bettes uncoordinated feet could take her no further than the couch. Bette curled up into a ball and passed out right there. Tina watched her for a bit, trying to decide if she should attempt to get Bette into bed or not. She grabbed a throw blanket from an armchair and covered Bette instead. As she turned the lights out throughout the house she stopped short in the hallway and sighed out loud, Oh, boyshes gonna be in a bad mood tomorrow.

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Tina rolled over and stretched her arm out over Bettes side of the bed. She awoke with a start when she noticed the empty space. She sat up quickly and groaned immediately as the room began to spin all around her. She shook her head out a little and furrowed her brow, trying to remember why she felt so crappy and where Bette was. Finally recalling the previous nights events, she smoothed her face out with her hand and slowly got out of bed. She shuffled into the living room to find Bette awake and sitting on the couch, staring blankly at the window. Tina slowly walked over and sat next to her, Bette? Bette looked over at her as if just becoming aware of Tinas presence. Are you okay, baby? Tina asked softly, smoothing out Bettes disheveled hair. Bettes face contorted with pain and she brought her hand up to the top of her head, What did I drink last night? Tina chuckled as she continued trying to tame Bettes hair, Way too much tequilaboth of us. Bette threw herself back onto the couch and groaned.

Do you want some coffee? Tina asked, getting to her feet. Bette groaned again and just covered her face with a pillow. Tina crouched down and rubbed her legs lovingly, Cmon, lets get you into bed at least so you can sleep off your hangover properly. She pulled on Bettes wrists and got her into a sitting position, then she grasped her tightly around the waist and hoisted Bette onto her feet. They shuffled slowly into the bedroom and Bette literally fell into the bed. Tina struggled to get Bette undressed; it was like pulling clothes off of a life-sized, lead-stuffed rag doll. There was a light sheen of perspiration on her forehead once she was done. Bette curled up and snuggled into the sheets, practically purring as her body relaxed into the soft mattress. Tina tossed Bettes clothes into a corner and went around the bed to close the blinds. She heard Bette mumble something and walked over, perching herself on the edge of the bed, What do you need, sweetie? Bette curled an arm around Tinas waist and pulled her down onto the bed, so that eventually they were spooning. Bette brushed Tinas hair out of the way so that her nose lay just below Tinas earlobe:

Bette: I think Alice spiked one of my drinks.

Tina: Really?

Bette: I had these really crazy dreams last night

Tina: About what?

Bette: I have no ideaI just remember they were really weird.

Tina: Did you have fun at least?

Bette: Watching you wet yourself down is always fun

Tinas body shook as she chuckled quietly. Bette held her a little tighter and continued to whisper, If I remember correctlyfrom what I could see through your shirtthat water was very cold. Tina turned over to face Bette and grinned, You have a very good memory for someone who got totally plastered. Bette leaned in for a kiss, but Tina slapped a hand onto her face, Babe, your breath really stinks. Bette shook Tinas hand off her face and gave her lover a hurt look as she sniffed intently, Yeahwell youstill smell like cow *****! Tina sniffed the air herself and nodded in agreement. She rolled over and they assumed their previous comfortable positions. What do you wanna do todayI mean besides sleep some more and thoroughly shower? Tina asked through a yawn as she shifted slightly. Bette pressed her chest further into Tinas back and sighed, Finishwhat we started last night.

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