Bette was dreaming. Not the nightmare that tortured her soul. It was a sweet dream. In her dream it was morning and she was semi-conscious. The sun was just rising and casting a shadow across the bed. She was laying on her right side. Behind her she felt the warmth of a body. She felt the breath of her lover on her neck. An arm was wrapped tightly around her waist. She began to feel small kisses down her neck, her lover finding that special spot that drove her crazy. Then a trail of kisses back up, a nibble on her ear lobe. The arm around her waist started to make slow circles around Bettes small protruding belly. Bette turned. Her breathing was uneven. She reached out to kiss her lover. It was a soft sensuous kiss. Her lover was eager, almost urgent. She gently pushed her tongue into Bettes mouth. There tongues met, slowly exploring each other. It felt so good so rightBette opened her eyes and there was Tina. It wasnt a dream. This was real.
Tina: Morning baby. Did you sleep okay?
Bette was totally taken aback. She was flustered. This wasnt what she wanted. She wasnt ready to be intimate with Tina. Not yet. She rolled away and pulled her knees to her chest and hunched over.
Bette: Tina, what are you doing here, in my bed?
Tina: Well, sometime in the middle of the night I woke up and the aero bed had deflated. Imagine that. I didnt want to spend the time blowing it up again so the logical thing was for me to come up here and sleep with you. I didnt think you would mind. I was kinda enjoying myself.
Bette: Tina, Im not ready for this. Im sorry.
Bette jumped off the bed and ran to the bathroom. Tina sat there stunned, looking at the spot where Bette had been. How had she miscalculated this? She wanted to touch Bette, re-explore her body. Was Bette no longer attracted to her? None of this made sense. She went to the bathroom door and listed for signs of life. She heard Bette retching. Damn morning sickness. Maybe it was Bettes hormones that caused her to react the way she did. She tried the door but Bette had locked it.
Tina: Bette, please let me in to help you. Weve got to talk about this. Im sorry if what I did upset you. I thought you would be pleased.
Tina tried the door again but it was still locked. There was the sound of running water now on the other side. The water stopped and Bette opened the door. She looked at Tina and took both of Tinas hands in hers and looked directly into her eyes.
Bette: Look T, Im sorry I reacted so strongly its just that you took me by surprise. I want; no I need to take things slow. I want us to know that weve fallen back in love with one another before we become intimate again. The last time we were together it wasnt right.it was so ugly. It weighs heavy on my mind. I dont ever want to be in that place again.
Bette reached over and wiped away the lone tear that was running down Tinas face.
Tina: I thought you werent attracted to me anymore. You just scared the heck out of me.
Bette: Dont ever think that T. I am so attracted to you. Just holding your hands sends a chill up and down my spine. You are so beautiful, your eyes, your neck, your *****, the way your nipples get hard when I touch them. I have your whole body memorized and I cant tell you how many times in the last 15 months that Ive just closed my eyes and thought of you, all of you. Every nook and cranny. Youre the reason that Ive become a better person. Please believe me T.
Tina: I do Bette, I do. Thank you for letting me in and sharing your feelings with me. I know this type of talk doesnt come easy to you. It makes me believe you are a better person. That youve changed for the best. But now Ive got to be truthful with you. I dont sleep well at night if Im alone. I need to have someone to hold or hold me. If no one is there then I drink way too much, almost until I pass out. Then I crawl into bed to sleep. I havent been with anybody since we decided to date and Ive stopped drinking. So Im not getting much sleep and I was just so exhausted last night.
Bette: Oh god T, what did I do to you. Im so sorry. She started to cry softly.
Tina: No, no, dont cry. This is not your fault. It is how I chose to deal with my pain. Ive got to get past it. Ill figure it out.
Bette: Listen, I suppose its okay if we sleep together, but nothing past first base.
Tina: First base? What are we 14 again? You just crack me up Bette Porter.
Bette: Is it a deal?
Tina: Deal. Lets get some breakfast and figure out what we are going to do today.
Bette: Okay, how about some bacon and eggs?
Tina: Are you going to toss your cookies right after you eat?
Bette: Well, hopefully not since I just did.
During breakfast Tina and Bette decided to go to a local crafts fair for the day and to a small Italian restaurant afterward for dinner. The crafts fair was one that Bette would have normally attended to sell her paintings but she had opted to not go, making Tinas visit a priority. The decision was not lost on Tina. As they walked through the crafts fair Bette introduced Tina to all the artists that Bette knew. They were a lively bunch of characters and Tina got along well with all of them. Tina picked up a pottery piece for her house during the course of the day.
Bette: So, are you ready for some dinner?
Tina: Yeah, definitely. I worked up an appetite. You must be tired from all the walking.
Bette: No, Im fine, just starving.
The restaurant was a small place, Bette knew the owner. He had bought a few of her paintings that now decorated the restaurant. The food was excellent. They each got a different dish and shared. By the time dessert was done they were both stuffed.
Bette: How about we go for a drive. There is lookout spot about 10 minutes from here.
Tina: Okay sounds good.
Bette pulled into the parking lot and Tina laughed.
Tina: Bette, this is a make out spot.
Bette: Well I did say first base was okay.
Tina: Baby Ill take whatever I can get. Come over here and kiss me.
Bette leaned over and gave Tina a soft kiss and pulled away to look into Tinas eyes.
Bette: Dont ever think I dont desire you T, never.
She leaned in and kissed Tina again with a passion that Tina hadnt experienced in a long time and Tina let out a soft moan. Their tongues intertwined and did a kind of tango. They kissed for what seemed like hours, remembering each others feel, and scent. They came up for air only when they had to. Bettes hands slowly stroked Tinas hair and Tinas hands were around Bettes neck except towards the end when her right hand slowly trailed down Bettes arm and brushed gently across her left nipple. Bette moaned into Tinas mouth and pulled away.
Bette: Hey, I said first base only. That was clearly an out of bounds maneuver.
Tina: Well you cant blame a girl for trying. After all, isnt that what 14 year old boys try to do.
Bette: So know youre a fourteen year old boy?
Tina smirked: Well Im clearly the aggressor in this relationship.
They both burst out laughing. Bette leaned over and gave Tina a kiss on her nose.
Bette: How about we get going. Its been a long day.
Tina: Mmmm, I cant wait to crawl into bed with you.
Bette: Me too.
Bette got them home quickly and they both got ready for bed. Bette got into bed first, rolling onto her back. Tina came out of the bathroom and got into bed, staying near the edge, directly opposite from Bette.
Bette: Tina, what are you doing all the way over there? Come over here, come into my arms. Tina smiled and practically jumped into Bettes open arms.
Tina: Yes, Im in the nook!
Bette: Goodnight T. Have I told you lately how cute you look in those sweats and short, short t-shirt?
Tina: Hey Porter, 1st base only. Right?
Bette: Yes, T, goodnight.
Tina: Goodnight baby, sweet dreams.