Oh my god! What was I doing? Tina shrieked as she the held photograph at arms length, absolutely appalled by what she saw. Alice scooted over closer to her on the couch and started laughing hysterically, That was sooooooo funny, you called her a tight *****! Tinas mouth opened so wide with surprise that Shane had to push her jaw back up to close it. Tina gazed at the picture a little more and then looked around the room at the four smiling faces looking back at her, I did not say thatdid I? Dana nodded her head excitedly, Dont you love getting high! Tina clasped a hand over her mouth and sunk into the couch with shame. Alice gently patted her head, Dont worry, Tina, you can keep that one, and this one (waving the double print) will never see the light of day, I swear. Alex snatched the picture away from Alice and peered carefully at it, You should get that promise in writing, Tina; you know what bastions of integrity journalists are. Alice flipped her off and started gathering the rest of the pictures up, Speaking of which, Ive got a deadline tomorrow so I better get going. Alex smiled up at Alice from her seat on the floor, And START writing your little article? Alice slammed the piled of pictures on Alexs head and got to her feet.

Looking at Alex and Shane, Dana asked, What are you two doing now? Shane shrugged her shoulders, but Alex shook her head regretfully, Ive gotta start studying for the boards, so this is probably the last time youll be seeing me for a while. Alice waved her hands in the air with a preachers flair, Hallelujah! Dana looked expectantly at Shane, who shifted slightly at the sudden pressure placed on her by Danas stare. Alice sighed and decided to save Shane, Why dont you guys just come over to my place, you can help me with my research on the g-spotwell, at least you can Shane. Dana threw a pillow at Alice which she easily ducked. Tina got to her feet, still a little embarrassed about what she had seen in the pictures and walked them out the door, Thanks for coming over guys, and thanks for the pictures Al! She watched as their cars disappeared down the road, then sat down on the front steps to look at the pictures Alice had given her. She laughed out loud at the one of Bette holding the clump of algae. Shes gonna be so happy so when she sees how good this came out, she thought. She turned the picture at an angle to see if she could make a fish out of the algae somehow, but it didnt work. She finally decided to head back into the house to get started on the work she had brought home. She had come home early because she didnt feel like working in her office the whole day, but now she was even gladder that she had. She planned to get started on her work and then surprise Bette with a nice dinner. She was such a good sport the whole time, she thought, lovingly stroking Bettes grimacing face in the picture where she was high.

Bette, however, was still at work, finally getting around to opening the days mail. She picked up a small envelope, curious because it didnt have a return address and was handwritten, a sharp contrast to all the other envelopes piled on her desk. She tore it open with her finger and slowly pulled out a picture, her eyes increasingly widening as the picture was revealed. She gasped slightly at what she saw, shaking her head miserably as she turned the picture over; there was writing on the back:

Just wanted you to be aware of the kind of power I have over you now (truck my *****!)

XXXOOOXXX

PS
Youve got a hot wife by the way!

She let the picture fall to her desk, wearily shaking her head and muttering, God damn it, Alice. The phone began to ring and she hastily stuffed the picture back into its envelope and picked up the phone somewhat flustered.

Bette: This is Bette Porter.

Tina: Hey babe!

Bette: Oh, hi baby

Tina: Did I catch you at a bad time?

Bette: Umjust busy, but whats up?

Tina: I was wondering if you could pick up some cheesecake on your way home.

Bette: Umsure, yeahare you working late?

Tina: Im afraid so; Im really swamped over herelisten Ive gotta go, but Ill see you at home.

Bette: Alrightcheesecake, got it.

Tina: Bye, babe!

Bette: Bye.

Bette sat back in her chair looking askance at the little envelope. She decided to pick it up and slowly pulled the picture out again, this time allowing her eyebrow to slowly arch. She cocked her head to one side and squinted intently at it. She snorted out loud and smiled holding the picture just inches away from her nose. Her door suddenly flew open and James came stomping in saying something quickly which Bette didnt quite understand because she was hastily shifting papers on her desk, trying to conceal the photograph. She felt like a teenage boy who just got caught looking at his fathers dirty magazines. Bettes strange behavior went unnoticed by James, who came around to her side of the desk and asked for her signature on some papers. Bette finally caught the vein of what he was talking about and sat up straight, trying her best to focus on the task at hand.

**

Bette pulled into the driveway with confusion washing over her face: Why the ***** is Tina here? she thought. She hurried to gather her bags and bolted out of the car. She had a bad feeling about Alice and the photograph and what she might have done with her copy. She pushed open the front door and staggered in, bumping into Tina who was coming to open the door for her. Whoa, heywheres the fire? Tina asked jokingly, relieving Bette of some of her burden. Bette looked at the softly candlelit dinner table and smiled at Tina, Whats all this for? Tina kissed her sweetly on the cheek and hooked her arm with Bettes leading her to the table, I wanted to make it up to you. Bette stood behind the chair and looked down at her plate: laying on it was the picture of Tina stoned with an arm around Bette. Bette laughed out loud, picking the picture up and contorting her face to mimic her expression in the picture. Tina chuckled and wrapped around her arms around Bettes neck, Im sorry I called you a tight-*****. Bette looked back at Tina with a sober expression and shook her head, TinaI dont know if a little dinner is gonna make up for all the emotional damage you inflicted. Tina smiled and gently pressed her lips to Bettes, licking the bottom lip. She disengaged, leaving Bette looking for more, and went to the kitchen.

Have a seat, Bette obeyed, tossing the picture aside as Tina continued, I took off from work early and the girls came by this afternoon to look over the pictures from the trip. Tina returned, placing the pot of sauce on the table and handing Bette the stack of pictures. Bette leafed through them quickly, stopping and gasping when she saw a beautiful one of her and Tina standing on the little cliff with the mountains in the background. Tina nodded her head, HmmmIm gonna get a frame for that one. Bette stopped again, laughing, Oh god, me and my algae! She tilted the picture a bit, similarly to how Tina had done, You know if you hold it like this itkinda looks like a fish. Tina smiled, amused at how both she and Bette had tried to visually morph the green clump into what something it wasnt. Bette continued flipping through pictures till she ended up back at the beginning of the pile, Thats all of it? Tina nodded, pouring herself some more wine. Bette bit her lip and pushed her fork around her plate, looking contemplative. Is something wrong, babe, Tina asked through a mouthful of food. Bette gave her an anxious look and got up from the table. Tina watched with concern as she pulled something out of her work bag and sat back down at the table.

Bette handed Tina the little envelope, still looking anxious. Tina gave her a questioning look and just opened the envelope when Bette was forthcoming with any explanation. She gasped when she saw the photograph, then squinted her eyes and held it closer chuckling softly. Turn it over, Bette said, shaking her head. Tina looked at her quickly, thoroughly amused and laughed out loud when she read Alices note. Bette crossed her arms, setting her jaw, Shes probably gonna make posters and plaster them all over West Hollywood. Tina smiled, giving Bette a sympathetic look, Well, baby, that wouldnt be so bad. Bette looked at her with disbelief, but Tina held the picture up to Bette explaining, Bette, look at uswe look hot! Bette shoved her tongue into her cheek, trying, unsuccessfully, not to smile. Tina fanned herself with the picture and arched an eyebrow, Maybe Ill buy the frame for this one! Bette leaned forward and snatched the picture away, looking at it with an academic air, It looks like you were REALLY cold in that water, T. Tina made a face at Bette and started to clear the table. Bette tossed the picture aside and picked up what Tina had left behind, placing it on the counter and opening the back door. Tina watched Bette as she stretched out in the door way, Do you agree with her? Bette looked over at Tina with a confused expression, Do I agree with whom about what? Tina looked up as she loaded the dishes into the dishwasher, With Alice about what she said. Bette turned away, apparently thinking over her answer; after a few beats, she squared herself to face Tina and began unbuttoning her blue silk shirt.

She shrugged it off her shoulders and let it fall to the ground. Tina leaned against the counter holding a dirty plate and grinning. Bette turned on her heel and stepped into the courtyard, disappearing from Tinas sight. Tina just chuckled and finished her task, before dusting her herself and doing her best to walk nonchalantly to meet Bette. At the doorway she picked up Bettes shirt, and looked around to find Bette standing by the edge of the pool, now smoothing her gray slacks off over her hips. Tina leaned against the doorframe as she watched the slacks form a puddle of fabric that Bette stepped out of. Bette turned around and started walking toward the opposite side of the pool; Tina felt her stomach lurch suddenly at the sight of Bette in a lacy bra and thong. Tinas eyes followed Bette, while her feet led her slowly to the slacks. When she stood back up, she was directly across the pool from Bette; Bette arched an eyebrow and stepped out of her high-heeled shoes, softly stepping away from them barefoot. Tina took a deep breath and made her way around the pool: she draped Bettes clothes over one arm and picked up the shoes, looking behind her to make sure no one was watching them.

Now they only stood a few yards away from each other. Bette turned her back to Tina and reached around to undo her bra. She slipped it off and let it fall to the ground, covering her bare ***** with her other arm. Tina felt herself shiver a little as Bette began slowly walking away again, around to the steps leading into the pool. Tina walked forward, crouched down to pick up the bra, and stayed in that position as she watched Bette make her final move. Still covering her *****, Bette used her free hand to push her thong down over her hips and then wiggled her legs to make it fall to the ground. She grinned at Tinas sharp intake of breath, and, thoroughly pleased with her own performance, dove beautifully into the water. Tina got to her feet and walked over to the thong, dropping the clothes she had collected onto it. She crouched by the edge of the pool and waited for Bette to swim back toward her. Is that what you call an answer? Tina asked archly once Bette had surfaced. Bette bowed her head as if considering what to respond while she slowly moved a hand closer to Tinas body. Tina cocked her head to one side, and thats when Bette made her move: she reached up quickly, grabbing Tina by the back of the neck and pulling her into the water.

Tina came up for air quickly, sputtering and splashing around. But before she had a chance to wipe her face and open her eyes, she felt Bette pushing her against the wall of the pool. Poor baby, youre all wet, Bette cooed in jest, reaching down to pull Tinas sleeveless t-shirt off of her. Bette smiled when she looked down and realized Tina hadnt been wearing a bra. Were you planning on getting lucky tonight, T? she asked with a wry grin. Tina pulled on Bettes neck and pushed her tongue into Bettes mouth, sucking hard on Bettes tongue. Bette finally pulled back, completely breathless and reached down to free Tina of her cotton lounge pants. While Bette was busy, Tina latched her teeth onto on of her earlobes, sucking on it as she pressed gently. Bette moaned loudly, and pressed her body further into Tinas, effectively pinning Tina to the smooth wall. As Tinas pants floated into the water, Tina felt Bettes fingers playing with the waistband of her underwear. Tina clamped legs tightly around Bettes waist and spread her arms out to hold on to the edge of the pool. Bette bent her head down and licked a trail from the base of Tinas neck up to her ear. As she plunged to fingers into Tinas body, she whispered, Heres my answer. Bette held Tina tightly around the waist with her free arm as Tinas hips picked up the rhythm of her thrusts. Tina threw her head back as Bette began slowly running a thumb back and forth across her *****. Bette seized the opportunity to suck on the wet skin of Tinas neck and chin. Tinas hips began to buck as she got closer and she bent her head forward, pressing her forehead against Bettes and moaning breathlessly, Oh god Betteoh godoh, *****! She tightened her grip around Bettes neck and began riding the crest of her climax.

Bette softly kissed Tinas forehead as her body finally relaxed. Tina moved her head to rest her chin on Bettes shoulder, still having her body completely pressed against Bettes, and muttered, Mmmmmgood answer. Bette began to laugh quietly as she held on to Tina, causing both of them to shake and form little ripples in the water. Tina looked at Bettes face questioning, though her eyes were still a little glazed over. Bette gently sucked Tinas lower lip and then nudged her nose smiling, I just realizedwe finally made it to the pool.