Chapter 12

   Later that evening just before the sun went down Tina woke up and went into the bathroom to refresh her self. She came back into the room and sat on the bed next to Bette. She lay sleeping peaceful as Tina slowly traced the out line of her back. Exquisite was the one word Tina used when describing Bette. There were many things Tina loved about this woman. Her sensual body her absurdly intelligent mind and her loving soul. All wrapped in one. Whenever Tina would express to Bette how beautiful she was she would say because you make me feel beautiful. There was a graceful humble elegance that Bette carried. And a softness that others would never have the chance to witness. Tina was happy for that. It meant there was apart of Bette that was all her own. As she continued to watch her sleep Tina prayed that this time would be different. She knew that what they had been through had drawn them closer. Nonetheless Tina had learned a lesson wanting to or not. She learned no one person is perfect. For as wonderful at times Bette had been to her past and present, she knew there had to be a different approach taken this time. She was seeing things with different eyes now. There were things about them both that would never change on the other hand there were many things in their relationship that had changed forever. She let the palm of her hand rest gently on Bette’s shoulder and felt swept away in love all over again. Tina was tired of negative thinking, tired of being sad. She thought if they could just take things moment by moment day by day, their life together would fall back into place. And she was ready to take on the responsibility of it. Bette rolled over and looked up at her. Their eyes connected briefly then Bette sat up and kissed her cheek.

“Hey baby, she whispered. Is everything okay?”

“Yeah, sure Tina’s expression changed as she leaned in and kissed Bette. Everything is fine. I was just going to fix a snack, want something?”

Bette pulled her down onto the bed. She moved her body close and brushed her hair away from her neck. Bette let her lips glide across Tina’s skin. She nibbled softly and said.