Okay, okay, okayI want to propose a toast, Alice crawled on top of the bar and raised her tumbler with a flare, to the damn bestD&G wearing-Prada struttin-power dykeyart museum director in the world! The crowd at the Planet erupted with cheers and hooting as Alice, Dana and Shane made a collective effort to perch Bette onto the bar as well. She flushed a violent crimson and gave the mob a little wave before hopping down. Shane signaled the bartender to send over another round of tequila shots as the group congregated around Bette.

Dana: God, Bette you must be so psyched!

Alice: Yeah, youre playing with the big boys now!

Shane: Youre gonna be greatMs. Museum Director!

Bette just nodded appreciatively and glanced at the front entrance, hoping Tina would be strolling in to meet her gaze. Turning away from her disappointment, she shook her head at the women surrounding her, You guys shouldnt have done this Alice waved her hand as she interrupted, Cmon, you just landed a huge job, the least we can do is throw an orgy in your honor and Alices voice trailed as her eyes locked on the ***** of a beautiful dark-skinned woman that walked by them. Shane, however, was quicker to react and immediately excused herself. The three women just watched as Shane worked her charms on the new member of the community, and Dana shook her head, God, how does she do thatahI need pee! As Dana scuttled away, Alice leaned over and whispered into Bettes ear, What she needs is to get laidbadly! Bette chuckled as she took a quick sip of her drink. Alice patted her gently on the shoulder as she stepped away, Im gonna go get the dirt on new chick, you gonna be okay?

Bette nodded and quickly turned around to make her way to the courtyard outside for some fresh air. Some women she knew walked over or raised their drinks from a distance to congratulate her, some of them lingering a bit longer than Bette preferred. She found a small bench in a dark secluded corner and sat down, looking up at the dusk sky. She closed her eyes for a few moments and the sounds around her seemed to dissolve away. Hey there. Bettes eyes flew open at the sound of Tinas voice: she was standing in the doorway, with the bright lights from within beautifully silhouetting her delicate frame. Bette just sighed and smiled, and Tina walked over and crouched in front of her, Im so sorry Im lateI really wanted to be here to surprise you. Bette just shook her head slowly and bent down to gently brush her lips with Tinas, Youre here now, she whispered. Tina stood up straight and pulled Bette up to her feet and into a hug, Im so proud of you, baby.

Bette squeezed Tina tightly, but then pulled away slightly as she began to sniff something foul in her hair. Tina pushed her away and shook her head, Im sorrywhile we were waiting for the fire department, there was this big gust of wind, and there was this big pile of manure the farmers had outit blew all over us. She stepped back and shook her hair out in an effort to alleviate the smell. Bette stopped her and wrapped her arms around Tinas waist, Dont worrycow ***** is very ***** on you. Tina pushed her away playfully, then took her hand and led her back into the main room. Everyone cheered as Bette and Tina meandered through the crowd back to the bar where the rest of the gang was ready to finally throw back the celebratory tequila shots. As Bette felt the liquor burning a trail down her throat, she looked over at Tina, hoping that she was ready to go home as well. Tina, however, was flinging her dusty leather jacket onto a barstool and teaming up with Shane to throw back another shot. Tina turned around and pulled on Bettes arm, handing her a brimming shot glass, Cmon, babywere celebrating! Bette made a pleading face, but Tina just shook her head and pointed to her shoulder. Bette obediently licked Tinas exposed shoulder, thankful that the light green tank top didnt reek of manure as well. Tina lightly salted her marked shoulder and grinned as Bette bent down again to lick it off.

My turn! she shouted as she stuffed a slice of lime into Bettes mouth. Tina pushed Bette into a barstool and straddled her hips to sit on her lap. Already shocked, Bette gasped loudly at feeling Tinas hot tongue leaving a wet trail along her jaw. Tina signaled to Shane who was watching with amusement and flicked the salt shaker over Bettes jaw. Tina bent down again and then chugged the tequila. Bette, grinning stupidly now, removed her hand from Tinas thigh and reached around to grab a piece of lime, but Tina refused to take it when Bette offered. Instead, she placed both hands on the back of Bettes head and pulled her forward with so much force that they nearly fell off the stool. Shane just turned around and ordered another round of shots as Bette and Tina rolled their tongues together in each others mouths. Bette got so lost in the moment that she slid her hands into the gap at the back of Tinas jeans. Alice walked up and cleared her throat loudly, playfully slapping Bettes hands, Its very impolite to flaunt your sexual life in front of others.

Tina pulled away quickly and hopped off of Bettes lap, leaving her absolutely breathless. Tina nodded to Shane who handed her another shot and she drank it straight. Alice grabbed a shot glass and joined Tina and Shane as she shouted at Bette over her shoulder, Cmon Bette, lighten up and take off your jacketstay a while! Bette was beginning to feel a little light-headed from the combination of alcohol and oxygen deprivation. She slowly slid her black pinstripe jacket off her shoulders and tossed it so that it could join Tinas. Tina sidled over to Bette with the salt shaker, fiendishly wiggling her eyebrows. Bette responded with an equally wicked grin and bent her head down to lick Tinas skin from her breastbone up to the base of her neck. Alice and Shane just looked at each other and laughed as they observed alcohol getting the best of their favorite couple. Tina was just about to mimic Bettes salting technique when Dana bumped her way between them, shouting, Guys, cmon you gotta see thistheyre having a chugging contest!

Alice and Shane followed Dana toward the drinking duel between a burly biker chick and a petite college junior. Tina looked at Bette and jerked her head to follow the rest of the crowd, but Bette clasp a hand tightly around her wrist and pulled her in the opposite direction. She pushed Tina against the wall in a dark corner and attacked her neck: she dragged her tongue from the collarbone up to Tinas jaw, then nibbled along the length of it toward her chin, then sucked her way back down along the gentle curve as Tina pressed her head into the wall. Bettes hands slipped underneath Tinas top and squeezed and pinched the soft flesh of her tummy, slowly working their way upward. Tina could feel Bettes hips slowly grinding into her own, and she grabbed Bette around the waist to make more contact. Bette lifted her head to whisper something into Tinas ear, but pulled back, grimacing as the pungent smell of manure invaded her nose again. Tina let out an exasperated sigh watching Bette recover from the effects of the smell; just then, a woman walked by carrying a large bottle of water. Tina grabbed it quickly with a short thanks and dumped the contents of the bottle all over herself (yeah, like in the commercials). Bette watched in amazement as the water trickled threw her hair, over her shoulders, and soaked into her tank top. Tina playfully blew water into Bettes face and relaxed against the wall, Better? Bettes body shuddered noticeably; it was hard to keep her composure when Tina used that low, sultry tone of voice. Bette swallowed hard and pressed her body forcefully into Tinas, placing her hands on either side of Tinas head. Tina just grinned as Bette breathed hotly on her face; she licked her lips and inched them closer to Bettes as she spoke, Youre getting all wet, baby.

Bette lunged forward and sucked hungrily on Tinas lips, finally plunging her tongue deep into Tinas mouth. They rocked back and forth, kissing each other desperately, as if their lives depended on it. A few yards away, Alice, Shane and Dana watched, the shape of their mouths indicating just how shocked they were at what they saw:

Dana: Marinaisherewith thecake

Alice: Yeah, we should (clears throat) let them know

Shane: Why dontyou knowwe let them finish

Alice: Shaneif we let them finish, their asses will be hauled to jail for lewd behavior(watches Bette slip a hand underneath Tinas shirt)VERY lewd behavior.

Dana: Guys, I think theyre setting some kind of recordI mean

Alice: I know! They havent come up for air in a long time!

Shane: (squinting) How did they get so wet?

Alice and Dana just looked at Shane with wide-eyed expressions of horror. Shane defensively put her hands up in the air, Im serious, theyre both soaked, guysI mean their clothes are wetlikelikethey got water dumped on them or something. Dana quickly finished up the rest of her drink, and Alice waved her hands frantically in the air trying to get Tinas attention.

As Bette broke away and lowered her head to run her lips along Tinas neck, Tina finally noticed Alice jumping up and down and flailing her arms. BabybaBeBettebaby, hang on, Tina grabbed Bettes face with both her hands and pulled her up, theres cakewe have to go cut the cake, she explained breathlessly. Bette gave Tina a questioning look, then looked over to the bar and noticed the gang in a conference. Cant we just go home now? she whined, wearily pressing her forehead against Tinas. Tina shook her head, I helped plan thisnow, cmonwell do the cake and then well work our way to the door. Bette reluctantly nodded her head and allowed Tina to pull her by the hand back to the bar.