Tina had called Bette early the next morning to let her know about going to Milk that night. It was a Friday, so she figured Bette would be willing to stay out late.

“Yea, that sounds great babe. In fact, Im gonna take off early from the office. You interested in grabbing a late lunch with me?” Bette asked. “I could probably get out by 1:00.”

“Yea, Id love to, any place you have in mind?”

“No, but we can walk around by Sunset and find a place, if thats ok.”

“Great, I look forward to it, Ill talk to you later.” Tina sighed. She was so happy things were going well with her and Bette.

“Ok, Ill call you when Im leaving the office, bye baby, I love you.”

“Bye Bette.” Tina smiled into the phone. Her heart yearned to tell Bette I love you but she couldnt quite get the words out of her mouth. Time, she thought its gonna take time. She glanced over at the clock. 7:35. She had set her alarm, she knew Bette was an early riser. She reset it for 10:00 and settled back onto the couch to get some more sleep. (Alice had finally agreed to take her bed back, only after Tina had convinced her that she did not subconsciously believe that in so doing, Alice was neglecting her.) She tossed and turned, trying to get comfortable, but it was no use, she wasnt going to be falling back asleep any time soon. Thoughts of Bette, and seeing her again today raced through her head. She felt slightly guilty for wanting to be back with Bette as much as she did, never the less, she couldnt erase the steamy images that kept flashing through her mind.

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“Bette stop, you just got water in my eye. Ouch, it burns!” Tina rubbed her eye frantically, trying to get the chlorine out. Bette paddled over to her, having immediately stopped her playful splashing when she saw Tina was being serious.

“Oh, baby, Im sorry. Are you ok? Here, let me see.” Bette placed her hand under Tinas chin and turned her to face her.

“Awww, babe Im sorry.” She smiled at Tina who was putting on her best pity me face. “Here, let me kiss and make better.”

Bette leaned in and gently kissed Tinas eye. She ran her hand over Tinas slick wet hair, tucking it behind her ear. She placed another soft peck on her wet forehead, before pulling her into a hug.

“Better?” She asked.

“Yes, thanks baby, it feels much better. You must have magic kisses.” Tina whispered, her arms wrapped around Bettes shoulders.

“Oh yea?” Bette brushed her lips across Tinas. “Hmmm, I HAVE always prided myself on being a good kisser, I mean Ive had lots of practice, and I generally get good feedback.” Bette said, her lips grazing over Tinas cheek and ear. Tina chuckled.

“Dont get too cocky, I think youve learned a lot from me.” Tina said pulling Bette in for a long sensual kiss, their tongues entwining. Bette reached up, and with a small tug, had untied the back of Tinas bikini. Her hand quickly replaced the cotton cups of the bathing suit, which was currently drifting to the other side of the pool. Tinas kiss became hungry and she moaned when she felt Bettes hand move down, gently caressing her over her bikini bottom.

“Shhhhh, you have to be quiet, we do have neighbors you know.” Bette whispered, her fingers working faster and harder over the fabric of Tinas bathing suit bottom.

Tina nodded and pulled Bette in for another passionate kiss, just in time to stifle a throaty moan. Bette pulled away for a second.

“This has got to go” she whispered, quickly using both hands to reach and pull down Tinas bottom. Tina leaned into Bettes neck, latching onto and sucking against her warm, wet skin and closing her eyes as Bettes hand moved between her legs. Bette easily slipped two fingers into Tina, a result of Tinas own wetness, and their aqueous environment. Her movements were forceful and deep, and it didnt take long for Tina to erupt in ecstasy.

As much as Tina tried to stifle her moans into Bettes neck, she couldnt guarantee the neighbors were left unaware of their activities that day.
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“Good morning!” Alice said cheerily. Tina nearly jumped off the couch in surprise, she hadnt even heard Alice walk up to her.

“You scared the ***** out of me Alice!” Her chest was heaving and she could tell her cheeks were bright red. She wasnt sure if it was because of being surprised, or if it was the remnant of her recent daydream.

Alice seemed to notice her reaction, and that she hadnt been asleep after all, giving her a I know what you were thinking about look. Tina grimaced and looked away.

“Well excuse ME for interruptingwhatever I interrupted.” Alice had always been good at getting a vibe on peoples thoughts, and right now, Tina was an easy read. “I was just saying good morning. I have to go meet with a publisher, so I thought Id say hi before I left.”

“Its ok, Im getting up anyway.” Tina stretched and stood up. “I woke up early to call Bette before she left for work, to tell her about going out tonight.”

“Oh sweet, can she go?” Alice asked, rummaging through the fridge, unsuccessfully trying to find something to eat.

“Yea, were getting lunch too. God, I cant remember the last time Bette left work early to see me.” Tina smiled happily.

“Way to go miss thang. She better treat you right. Like I said yesterday, I know where she lives, and Ive got your back T.” Alice said, pulling a banana out of the fridge. She looked at its brown exterior, and quickly tossed it in the trash bin.

“I dont think youve been to the grocery store since Ive been here.” Tina chuckled, watching. Alice shrugged.

“Whatever, Ill get something on the way. Later T.” She gave Tina quick peck on the cheek before running a hand through her own semi- tousled hair, slipping on her sunglasses and striding out the door. Tina shook her head and laughed. She walked over and plopped onto the couch, maybe there was something good on t.v.


Later that day Alice had just finished her meeting, and decided shed make a surprise visit to Danas house. She knew shed be home, because Dana had said she could call her any time before two, after that, shed be at the tennis club. It was currently 12:30.

She pulled into Danas driveway, and took out her cell phone, dialing Danas number.
“Hello?” Danas voice sounded cheery and energetic.

“Hey, its me. I promised Id call, so here I am calling.” Alice smiled at the sound of Danas voice.

“Aww, thanks Al. So whats going on? I miss you, you know.” Dana twirled a strand of her hair between her fingers as she talked quietly. It was true, she hadnt stopped thinking about Alice since she left the previous day.

“Not much going on, had a meeting this morning, thats about it. I miss you too I kinda liked starting my morning with you yesterday.” Alice felt herself blush. She stepped out of her car and walked over to Danas front door.

“Yea, me too. Ill see you tonight though right?”

“Yea, tonight, seems so far away doesnt it?” Alice said. She reached out and rang the doorbell.

“Yea, too far.” Dana sighed. “Whoops, Al, can you hold on? My doorbell just rang and Im expecting a FedEx. Just hold on one sec ok?” Dana ambled down the stairs.
“Hold on, Im coming.” She shouted to the front door.

“Yea, Ill wait.” Alice stifled her laughter. Just then Dana swung the door open. She had the phone between her ear and her shoulder and she was rummaging around in her purse for a pen. Alice quickly reached out, grabbed the phone, and Dana, and pulled her in for a steamy kiss.

Dana was completely caught off guard and reached up to push her aggressor away. When she did, Alice burst into hysterics. Dana released her breath, trying to collect herself.

“Oh my God, I thought the FedEx guy was assaulting me for a second.” Dana managed a chuckle, her happiness at seeing Alice overriding her shock. She leaned in for another kiss, which quickly subdued Alices giggling. She stepped back, looking Alice up and down. “Well, you coming in?” She gave Alice a sultry look. That was all Alice needed, she quickly scurried inside. Dana smiled, and glanced around outside, before quickly shutting the door.


Tina sighed when she saw Bette strolling up the sidewalk. She had her cell phone to her ear, and from the look on her face, she was obviously giving someone a piece of her mind. Tina breathed deeply as she absorbed Bettes beauty. She was wearing one of her tapered pant-suits. Tina had always loved the sight of Bette in one of her power suits. Todays was black, paired with a magenta silk blouse. Her hair was pulled back and her D&G sunglasses were propped on top of her head. Just then she looked up and a huge smile spread across her face when she saw Tina. She said one more word and snapped her phone closed.

“Hey baby, how are you?” She leaned in and gave Tina a gentle kiss on the cheek.

“Im good, thanks.” Tina took a moment to breathe deeply as she caught a whiff of Bettes perfume. “How about you? You looked like you were giving someone ***** on the phone just now.”

“It doesnt matter, Im perfect now.” Bette continued to grin and linked her arm into Tinas. “Shall we?” Tina smiled and nodded. They made their way down the street and soon found a nice caf with outdoor seating. Lunch was nice, and conversation was casual. By the time they paid the bill it was 3:30, and they decided it was time to head back. Bette was overjoyed when Tina took her hand as they meandered down the street occasionally stopping to window shop.

“Oooh, Bette, I NEED chocolate ice cream.” Tina pointed to a nearby ice cream cart.

“Ok, my treat.” Bette chuckled. “With rainbow sprinkles right?” Tina nodded grinning, Bette knew her too well.

“Oh Bette, youre too good to me!” Tina said, as she happily took another lick of her ice cream cone a few minutes later.

“I know, I know. Hey, do you mind if we stop in here for one sec. James told me they have some really nice authentic Aztec pottery, I just wanna check it out.” Bette said as she stopped in front of a small pottery store.

“You go check it out babe, they probably wouldnt want me in there with food anyway. Ill wait here.” Tina said pointing to a nearby bench.

“You and your ice cream, inseperable” Bette rolled her eyes. “Ok, Ill only be a second or two.” Bette smiled and walked inside. Tina sat down and decided to people watch until Bette returned.

After Bette had perused the place, and not found anything that struck her fancy she decided to leave. She chuckled when she thought of James probably thinking he was such an art expert when he found this place. He obviously didnt have the eye for art she did.

As she stepped out of the store, she looked over to the bench and saw Tina sitting there, as she had when she left. But now she was not alone. A muscled man, tanned, oiled and glistening in the sun was standing in front of her. His hair was bleach blonde, and spiked up and he was wearing a tight, white wife- beater tank top. He was grinning down at Tina, who was doing her best to look disinterested, and not make eye contact. Bette approached slowly.

“So why is a beautiful woman like yourself sitting out her all alone?” He asked in a low voice.

“Im waiting for someone actually.” Tina glanced at her hands folded in her lap.

“They cant be that important if youre not with them right now, am I right?” The buff man said with a chuckle. “Now see, I would never leave you out here”

“Excuse me, who are you?” Bette interrupted, her disdain clearly evident in her voice. Tina quickly stood and walked to stand by Bette, still avoiding eye contact with the man.

“Excuse me? I was just talking to your friend here.” The man gestured to Tina. “And who may I ask are you?” The man added with a brassy smile, blatantly looking Bette up and down.

“Im your worst nightmare if you dont leave my wife alone, *****.” Bettes tone was caustic. Tina hid the smile that was creeping up her mouth. She loved it when Bette got defensive like this, especially over her. She felt Bette put her arm around her waist.

“Come on babe, lets go.” The two women turned and began walking away, but not before Bette turned and gave the man one more bitter look. When he saw this, he quickly averted his wandering eyes away from theirASSets.

“You ok T?” Bette asked when they were a block away.

“Yea, thanks to my knight in shining armor.” She smiled and gave Bette a quick peck. Bette blushed. “Wanna go back to your house to get ready and hang out before tonight?”

“Its our house, and yes.” Bette said, looking ahead. Tina just smiled.