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It was early, too early for Tina to be awake. After all it was Saturday and she didn’t have to work. Leaving the bags in the hall, Bette tiptoed to the bedroom. Making a stop at the bathroom she changed into a t-shirt and barefoot walked to their bedroom. Checking on the baby, unable to stop a smile growing on her face, she caressed her velvety skin and sighing, trying not to wake her up moved to the bed. Happy that they decided to start using the crib. Sitting on the bed she carefully moved the duvet only to find Tina’s computer on her side of the bed. Rolling the eyes she smiled, hoping that Tina didn’t stayed working till late. As she was putting it down on the floor she realized that it was still on. Without intending to, she read what was on the screen. It was not possible. She had to read it a few times to make herself sure she was not imagining it. Closing the laptop, she left it on the floor. Carefully, not wanting to wake Tina up, Bette laid on the bed at her side. Looking at Tina, Bette wondered. Was it possible? what was going on?. Getting lost in Tinas features, in her curly beautiful hair, Bette sighed, praying for an explanation, for a silly excuse that could explain what she just saw. Slowly, very carefully she leaned over Tina and closing the eyes, she kissed her briefly on the cheek. Feeling very tired she sighed again, letting herself to fall asleep, letting herself to forget, to pretend reality was just a dream.

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Feeling her tongue thick, her mouth dry, Alice opened her eyes. It took her a few minutes to realize where she was. Helena‘s. Turning around she noticed the empty bed. She was in Helenas bed but no one else was there. Sitting on the bed, confused, she rubbed her eyes till she heard some body’s steps.

Heellooo.. Good morning” Helena said, walking into the room with a smile on her face and a coffee mug in her hand.

Nodding, Alice waved at her. Closing her eyes again she sighed, trying to compose herself.

“You want coffee?” Helena asked, sitting on the bed.