Chapter 1

She rolls to her side as she hears soft moans erupt from the pillow beside hers.  When she opens her eyes they fall upon the blond haired goddess sharing her bed.  The serene smile on her face, sends warms tingles through her body, and she can’t stop herself.  She leans over and kisses her neck…working her way slowly down the exquisite body that has been hers for 9 years.

Bette whispers while caressing and kissing the 5 months old bump of her love’s stomach, “Tina, we have to get up for work soon.”

Tina groans,”Nooooooo.. ..you’re cut off then.  NO more late night sex sessions on a school night anymore ….I can’t take it.”

Bette kisses her stomach then jumps off the bed. “I’ll get you some breakfast.  Just relax for now.  I can call Phyllis if you don’t want to go to work today?”

“No…I’ll go in…but you have to listen to me complain.  It’s YOUR fault!” Then Tina rushes to the bathroom!

(An hour later)

Bette pulls into the school parking lot, exits her side of the car and walks around to open the door for Tina.  She gathers up the sexy blonde’s shoulder bag full of graded tests and the healthy lunch that Bette prepared for her and walks her to her classroom.

As the stunning couple makes their way into the school, they are greeted with waves, high fives and ‘good mornings’ from the teenagers who will spend the day in their charge. 

All the kids love Ms. Kennard.  Who wouldn’t?  She is kind, generous, funny, and patient with the anyone who needs extra help.  And absolutely beautiful.  While algebra is certainly not most students favorite class….every year they hold their breath, waiting for their schedules, PRAYING that Ms. Kennard will be  their teacher.

Bette glides into the classroom behind Tina.  She empties her hands of the bags and Tina’s purse, rearranges her own purse on her shoulder and grips her briefcase. 

“If you need anything, just send a student.  I mean it.”  Bette narrows her eyes and fixes a mock scowl on her face. 

“Fine, fine….maybe I’ll send Timmy.  I know you LOVE having him in your office.”  Tina laughs evilly. 

Bette growls, “I’m glad you’re feeling good enough to torment me now.  Maybe you ARE feeling better.” 

Tina smiles then leans it to kiss her woman, “I love you baby.  Have a good day. Take it easy on our little darlings today!”

Bette returns the kiss and whispers, “Don’t stand up all day, drink a lot of water, and I’ll be by to check on you throughout the day.

Bette exits the room and begins the short walk to her office.  Her thoughts go back to their last appointment with Dr. Wilson.  Everything is going well, the baby is healthy, Tina is healthy.  She can continue to work, she just needs to pace herself so she isn’t exhausted by the afternoon.  She has to take her vitamins regularly…and above all….REDUCE her stress.  Bette has made it her misson to see that Tina has everything she needs.  Everything.  Teaching algebra to hormonal 9^th graders is ripe with stress and Bette is going to reduce that stress as much as she can.

As she turns the corner to enter the reception area of the 5 assistant principals offices she sees him. Timmy.   It’s not even 8:00 and already an encounter with.  Timmy.  With his mother.  She greets them both and is about to usher them into her office to try to solve the most recent discipline infraction involving the troubled young boy when she hears her name called out.  She looks behind her and sees a face from the past.  Kelly. Kelly fucking Wentworth. 

Stress has 2 faces this morning.  What will she do about her own?