Tina finally reached Bette at the garden. A very out of breath, still wet Tina, found Bette seated at one of the wooden bench. She was leaning on her knees, with her hands on her head. Tina walked to her,s lowly, putting her t shirt back, barefoot.

Bette didnt hear Tina behind her, she didnt know she was running following her. Finding her at her side on the bench started her.
She looked at Tina, didnt want to say anything, wanting to calm down before talking. But the old Bette came to the rescue, jumping out at the worst time.

Having fun with Jack? The words came out harsher that Bette wanted to. She didnt want to have a fight with Tina, not again.

Tina looked at Bette, thinking about her words, realizing that maybe that was what it was meant to be, Maybe they needed that storm, once again to be able to enjoy the clear blue sky afterwards.

Yeap, I was having fun, you should try sometime Tina was looking at Bette full in the eyes, wanting for her words to have an impact.

Bette stood up with fire in her eyes. She opened her mouth to say something but then, looking at the ocean closed it down. She paced away from Tina, looking down.

Tina stood up, furious. She was not going to let Bette leave her without a fight. Following Bettes steps she finally reached her and taking her arm turned Bette to look at her.

“Talk to me Bette, talk to me!” Tinas voice was pleading, her eyes begging
.
What you want from me Tina? Bette was holding Tinas look, her hand was burning Bettes arm, her grip making her to cry.

Tina removed her grip, but instead of moving her hand away she hold Bettes.

Bette I want you to talk with me Tina, with her free hand, was taking Bettes chin up, making her to look back at her as she was looking down, defeat.

“Please?” Tina was whispering, moving closer to Bette.

What do you want me to say T? I see how she looks at you, I see desire in her eyes, I see lust, I see how she looks at you when you are not looking, when you are walking, when you are moving. She wants you T, I see it and I see how you look at her.”

Tina was seeing tears in Bette eyes but she didnt move to clear her face, she knew that Bette needed to feel those tears, they both needed those tears.

“I know Baby

Bette didnt hear what Tina said or at least didnt show that she did, she just sighed deeply.

T, I know I have no right to be jealous, I have no right to be angry, I know I should let you free the worst part is that I like her. She is great, shed be good for you.

Bette was trembling, was getting lost in her words, in her misery, want even noticing Tina holding her, caressing her arm.

“But I dont understand you T, I thought we were getting somewhere. ..You fucked me!

Bette looked up to Tina, with tears in her eyes, her lips trembling.

“I know

Bette finally acknowledged Tinas words which didnt make her feel any better. She was not sure how but she noticed they were back on the bench, and Tina was holding her hands.

Is that all you going to say?
Bette was now the one with pleading eyes, waiting.

Bette, all you said is true, what else do you want me to say?

Tinas voice was soft, caressing. She wanted to give in but she knew she had to make Bette fight for her, she needed to see that fight, she needed to listen her words.

I want you to say is not true, I want you to say Bette started sobbing, feeling hopeless and defeat.

Tina removed one of her hands from Bettes and caressed her face, cleaning the tears away.

Bette do you remember that movie with Audrey Hepburn and Albert Finney?

Tinas sweet voice made Bette look up again but the question put a confuse look on her face.

“What?”
That movie, do you remember it?
Sure T, two for the road but what has that anything to do with this?, Gosh, you are still drunk

Tina chuckled, removing Bettes hair from her sweet loving face.

No baby, I guess you didnt notice but I didnt smoke tonight
Uh? Bette was getting more confuse with every word Tina was saying.

“Its just like in the movie Bette I…I cant

Bette had no idea what Tina was talking about but hearing that she cant she was sure was nothing good for her.

Baby dont cry thats a good thing. Tina was pulling Bette in her arms, hugging her, caressing her naked arms.

Bette was totally lost, she was crying on Tinas arms, trying to find solace in her warmness, knowing already how much she was going to miss her.

Tina was smiling, knowing how Bette was not listening to her, was not thinking clear.

“Baby?”

Tina move Bette slightly, braking the hug, putting her in front of her.

You have to listen to me Bette
Bette nodded, biting her lip, looking at a smiling Tina.

“Babe, I cant, I cant be with Jack. I know she wants me, I wanted her too, but I cant. the moment I lost you I thought I was going to die. And I think I did. It took me many days to realize that life was going on, around me. But you were not there Bette and I didnt know how to be there, living my life without you. I needed another life. And I got it. Jack showed me that Id live another life, that Id move on

Bettes sobs interrupted Tina. Her tears made Tina realized she was moving away from the point.

but Bette, as in the movie , you are here. I cant be with Jack, I cant have another life, and I cant do it and is just because you are my life. You are the life I want. Ive seen that Id have another life, a pretty good one, with Jack, probably, but I want you, I want our life.”

Tinas words were sinking in Bettes conscience, she was realizing what she was saying, understanding her words.

I want to be the one I am now, not the old me. I want this new me, with you. I need you Bette I want you but I need you to want me. I desire you Bette Now Im not the nave one I once was I know what I have in me, I know what I d get and even so I want you.

Bette put her trembling hand on Tinas mouth, stopping her speech, making Tina look at her.

“Tee, is because I know how good you are that Im scare. I was afraid thinking that someone could do what I once did. Youre with Eric and I pursued you. I fall in love with you the moment I saw you and I was scare that someone could feel and do the same. Am sorry T, am sorry for everything but above all am sorry for losing myself in all those fears and worries. I didnt think about you, didnt look after you, took you for granted and even worst, took us for granted.”

Tina was nodding, with tears in her eyes. She needed to hear Bette say the words that she already wrote on paper. Needed them to be real, so she, them, could move on.

Bette was looking at Tina, waiting for her reaction, still doubting that it all wasnt a dream.

Taking shyly Tinas chin in her hand she made her look up into her eyes. Bettes finger caressed Tinas jaw, her wet cheek, her dry lips. She rested her finger there, moving her eyes to Tinas mouth.

Tina was looking at Bette in the eyes, feeling the warm touch of her finger caressing her face, resting on her lip.

Looking at Tinas dry lips Bette finally felt her heart braking up with love, making her body to shiver from joy.

Leaning slowly, Bette rest her lips on Tinas, she needed to find the strength to move on, to start her new life, to finally be able to show Tina all the love she had for her.

Bette left her lips on Tinas for a few long seconds. She could feel Tinas tears running down, dying on their lips. Bette was feeling all Tinas sorrows and was making them hers, was feeling all Tinas love and, moving her tongue tentative into Tinas mouth Bette started to show Tina all her love, all her lust and most important all her gratitude for given her, them, a second chance.




they kissed for a long, long time, holding hands, smiling shyly at each other. They were new lovers, old wounded souls, tentative friends. They took time looking at each others eyes, caressing each other, learning about each other.
And then, as they heard the others coming from the beach, Bette leaned into Tinas ear, kissing it softly just before whispering,

“Wed go insideI dont want to see them now, all I want now is to look at you, to see you

Tina, smiling, full of love and happiness nodded in agreement.

Bette stood up and taking Tinas hand in hers leaded her inside, not before whispering again,

By the way, this outfit of yours is going to have a reward inside

Bette mischievous look made Tina look down and realizing her bra less breast under her wet t- shirt, Tina arched an eyebrow smiling back at Bette while squeezing her hand even tighter.