After their latest accidental approach in the park, Tina was very quiet. At first Bette felt that she was thinking about their kiss. After much consideration towards her mild hostility to the stranger, she was convinced Tina has her green eye turned on.  It was very cute and endearing so, she decided to act innocent and see if the blonde would come out right and admit the fact.

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“I’m beginning to think you’re stalking me…” Helena’s deep chuckle of amusement echoed chills down her spine. She was a little overwhelmed here with Tina’s presence, their kiss, and … Helena in the mix all of a sudden.

“I could say the same thing myself, Ms. Peabody,” Bette spontaneously flirted back. She would have been shock at her audacity if she gave in more than a second of thought. Nevertheless, Tina was getting a little irritated at being left out in the conversation. Helena, sensing somehow her feelings, turned her attention slowly towards the seething blonde.

“Hi, I’m Helena Peabody,” The brunette tried to ignore her own feelings stirring at the sight of them side by side and graciously offered her hand.

“Tina Kennard. Nice to meet you,” The blonde responded with a smile-one that was a little too bright. Bette kept her amusement to herself as she saw a muscle on Tina’s face twitching.

The three of them were so engrossed with sizing each other up that even the little girl got a bit annoyed to be left out. Bette and Tina looked down to their angel when she shook their legs vigorously, successful in gaining the attention of everyone.

“Hi, I’m Angelica. Maxy’s friend,” The bold one thrust her hand towards the lithe brunette in attempt to follow her mother. Helena crouched down and took her little hand. The four of them giggled at this.

“Hello, Angelica. Who is Maxy?” Helena hesitated to ask but decided to take the plunge. She was confused at Angelica’s brief introduction.

“Your Maxy…” The little girl looked at her as if she’d grown another head.

“Helena, she’s talking about your d-o-g,” Bette spelled it out in case Angelica somehow manages to further develop her plot. Her baby was so cute trying to be cunning.

“Oh… Right. She’s usually really shy,” Helena offered in return to Angie’s cute pout.

“Maybe you can come over and play with her sometimes… I’m sure she’ll love it,” Before she knew it, Angie was over the moon asking pestering her mothers for permission.

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 “How err… did you meet Helena?” They were finally parked and Tina suddenly blurted out her question. She didn’t dare to look up, suddenly finding her fingers very intriguing. Bette smiled sweetly and reached over to hold her hand. Their eyes made contact and again, they were lost in the moment…

She leaned over once more. Bette didn’t pause this time to give Tina the choice. She took her in a passionate kiss that answered her insecurities.

If only this moment stood still…