Chapter Five:

“Bette, honey, please wake up?” Tina whispered, running her thumb over Bette’s cheek.

Bette had called in sick that morning after the whole event in their bedroom. She was exhausted so she had grabbed a quilt and pillow and went back to sleep in the sofa. It was now approaching three in the afternoon and Tina had just finished making their dinner.

Bette turned her face towards Tina’s hand and nuzzled the palm softly. Tina smiled and leant forward, kissing the tip of her nose. Bette giggled and opened her eyes, a wide smile on her face.

“I smell something nice,” She whispered.

Tina nodded, “I made some Panini’s, there really isn’t much in the cupboards.”

She reached out and ran her fingers into Tina’s hair, “I have always loved your Panini’s.”

“Well come and eat then.” Tina climbed to her feet and grabbed Bette’s hand.

They sat around the table eating their Panini’s. Tina took their empty plates and took them through to the kitchen. She ran them under some cold water and placed them in the sink. She jumped a little when she felt a pair of strong hands wrap around her waist and pull her tightly up against Bette’s chest.

“Bette,” Tina whispered. She spun around and placed a hand on Bette’s chest, “I love you, ok? I’m just not ready for…that.”

Bette nodded in understanding, “It’s ok honey, I understand and I’m not going to push you, ok?”

Tina smiled, “Thank you Bette, that’s all I ask.”

They wrapped their arms around each other and hugged tightly. Bette buried her head in the crook of Tina’s neck, inhaling her sweet scent. “I’m exhausted,” Bette finally grumbled. Tina rolled her eyes playfully and stepped backwards.

“Lets go to bed and actually sleep ok? Because I’m still quite tired.” Tina murmured. She grabbed Bette’s hand and led her through to the bedroom. She stepped away from Bette and climbed into bed, pulling the quilt right up to underneath her chin. Bette watched her with a small smile on her face, “Are you getting in or what?”

With that said Bette joined Tina in the bed and snuggled up beside her. She placed a hand on her hip and moved her closer, into a spooning position. “Tina, is this ok?” She whispered into her ear.