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She recognized Bette’s scent before she opened her eyes and she inhaled greedily, trying to take in every single atom, every iota, every particle. Tina once read that smell is the most likely of all the five senses to trigger emotional memory. At the time she was skeptical. Surely sight or sound could prompt more vivid images than merely smell. But as she burrowed deeper into Bette’s shoulder, her eyes still pressed tightly shut to ward off the morning light that was beginning to filter through the blinds, Tina finally relented. Yes. It was definitely smell that reigned supreme.
For it was Bette’s scent alone that now conjured up in Tina a million thoughts and feelings and memories. Of home and safety and passion and laughter. Of comfort shared and reassurances given. And of love. Such strong and constant love that despite their most misguided efforts, they had been unable to crush it.
Bette began to shift under her, and Tina tightened her arm around her wife’s waist, moving impossibly closer. “Don’t wake up all the way,” Tina whispered.
“Why?” Bette asked, kissing the top of Tina’s head.
“Because I’m just getting used to this and I’m not ready for what’s next,” Tina said.
“Okay,” Bette said. And Tina could feel Bette’s body relaxing as she settled back in under the blankets.
“Really?”
“Sure. We’ll stay right here forever. Or until the fire department breaks down the door to pry our shriveled bodies apart,” Bette said. “Or until you go into labor.”
“You’re supposed to be calming and soothing me,” Tina groaned.
“All right. Let me try again,” Bette said softly. “We will stay right here forever, and I will hold you this close and never, ever let you go again. Is that better?”
Tina nodded, finally opening her eyes to look at Bette.
“See? It’s only me. With all of my flaws and failures. Even when you open your eyes.”
“That’s how I always want to see you. With wide open eyes,” Tina said, tracing her fingers lightly along the arc of Bette’s eyebrow.
Tina propped her head up with her hand so she could look at Bette lying beside her. They’d kissed and talked and held each other on the couch until almost 3 a.m., at which point Tina had been absolutely unable to stay awake a moment longer.
~~~~~~~~~
“I have to get some sleep. I can’t keep rock star hours any more,” Tina said, stifling a yawn.
“Come on,” Bette said, standing up and helping her wife to her feet.
They wandered down the hallway together, arms around each other. Bette paused when they got to the door of her room.
“I don’t want to assume” she started.
“Baby, I know we have a lot to figure out still. But please come back to bed with me, even if all we’re going to do is sleep,” Tina said.
They undressed in the dark and collapsed into bed, Bette guiding Tina’s head to her chest, smoothing her hair, murmurring, “I love you,” until they both feel asleep.
~~~~~~~
“What are you looking at?” Bette asked, suddenly shy under Tina’s intense gaze.
“My flawed, fabulous wife.” Tina’s eyes shimmered with tears.
Bette reached forward to cradle Tina’s cheek in her hand. “Don’t cry, Baby. No more tears.”
“They’re happy tears,” Tina whispered, drying her eyes.
Bette drew Tina close, kissing her eyes, her cheeks, her throat. And then, leaning down, Bette pressed her lips very gently against Tina’s abdomen.
“Hello, little one. You don’t know me yet, but you will,” Bette said softly.
Tina closed her eyes, twining thick locks of Bette’s hair through her fingers.
“T?” Bette asked, looking up.
“Hmmm,” Tina said, not opening her eyes.
“Is the baby a boy or a girl?”
“I don’t know. I was going to wait and be surprised. Now I’m thinking that I may have already reached my surprise quota for this year.”
“T?”
“Mmmhmmm.”
“Is Marcus”
“Yes.”
“So then” Bette mused.
“So then the baby will have your eyes,” Tina said quietly, looking at Bette and smiling.
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09/08/2005, 10:14:02 AM
From: albeez
Comments: *bows down*. i truly dont know what to say. but let me start here. hopefully snQQpy will play nice today,
snQQpy always *cough* plays *cough* nice….excuse me…(hairball)
BTW…albeez, I dont know which one of us is a bigger sap! These FF writers would put Harlequinn Romance to shame….
FFC….Loved It!!!
I so enjoy the undercurrent of love that infuses this story. Wonderful chapter.
snQQpy – (hairball) i thought that was a big lump in your throat, ya big sap.
Your dialogue absolutely rocks the house. Please send it to IC she needs to know what beautiful dialogue is possible. Amazingly sweet and tender.
I have loved this story, please continue, hopefully you will post your next chapter tommorrow.
Just the feel good moment I need to gear up, go out, and face the cold, cruel corporate world.
You know, if I ever meet up with the orginal Eve, of Adam and Eve of the Garden of Eden…I am gonna kick her butt.
FFC thanks for this version of Eden. Hope everyone has a wonderful day.
awwwww..so sweet. love.it!
You write wonderful and touching stories. I applaud you and thank you for sharing them.
FFC, I love love this story, please continue this till baby’s delivery, and then some more, be it part two, or sequel. Can never get enough of Bette and Tina’s lovey dovey stories, and yours is definitely amongst the best! Thank you, hoping to see another post tomorrow!
*bows down*. i truly dont know what to say. but let me start here. hopefully snQQpy will play nice today, ahahaha “we’ll stay right here forever, and i will hold you this close and never, ever let you go again. is that better.” hell yeah, thats better. melted my heart. and oh my god this, “T?” “Hmmm” “is the baby a boy or a girl.” “i dont know. i was going to wait and be surprised. Now i’m thinking that i may have already reached my surprise quota for this year.” “T” “Mmmhmmm.” “is Marcus…” “Yes.” “so then…” “So then the baby will have your eyes, tina said quietly, looking at bette and smiling.” i lost it. i believe you cant write or convey these thoughts and emotions better and then the next post comes up. how do ya like sitting on a pedistal. thank you
You are my writing goddess, FFC.
Looove it…love it love it love it. How sweet. Keep it going.
man youre amazing and a fabulous writer.. so sweet we can feel all the emotions and love between them hope they are going to the next doctor appointment together and know if they are going to have a boy or a girl another great chapter cant wait for next chapter thanks FFC :o)
As usual you have written one great chapter You have a nice day thanks
Love this chapter so so much. And from the previous chapter don’t worry Tina, it was Bette who brought the cradle. Still don’t understand though why Bette was not going to the doctor’s appointments. Well let’s hope with the new developments, she will be Tina’s lamaze coach.