Houseguest 2

(from part 1)
Tina motioned again, one minute, and shot Shane a smile.

Nice stuff. Stuff of value. Now it was Shane’s turn to smile.

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"You did what?" Bette’s eyes went wide.

"Honey." Tina took a half-step closer to where Bette sat on the bed, reading, dressed in a pair of flannel pajamas.

The quick intake of breath was enough to let Tina know her partner’s mood.

"I couldn’t leave her out there. It’s Friday night. It’s storming like you wouldn’t believe."

"Tina, this isn’t a puppy."

"You’re right, Bette. I’d be able to find a shelter to take in a puppy." Tina crossed her arms and attempted to look defiant. "She’s a member of our community, Bette."

Bette rubbed at her forehead. "And that makes it enough, Tina?"

Trying a different tactic, Tina approached the bed, and took Bette’s left hand in both of hers. ‘Trust me?" she asked, tracing her fingers over Bette’s commitment ring.

While it was more of a grimace than a smile, Bette Porter knew she had met her match in this discussion.

"I trust you just fine," Bette whispered. She leaned forward and captured her partner’s mouth in a kiss. "But a stranger"

Tina cut off Bette with a kiss of her own, stroking her partner’s face. Tina placed a kiss in the palm of Bette’s hand before letting go. Then she went to Bette’s dresser and started digging. "Come meet her."

"My clothes?"

Grabbing a few things, Tina turned around. "She’s closer to your size, I think." Tina held out the items. "The kid’s soaked."

Bette got up off the bed, and pulled her robe around herself. She walked to her partner, tossing a hand around Tina’s waist. "Ok, let’s go meet your puppy."

(tbc?)