"And you think that seducing me will get me to agree?"

Tina bit down lightly on Bette’s shoulder. "I think that you’re going to agree, anyway, because you know it’s the right thing." Tina moved her mouth up to Bette’s ear, and gently sucked on an earlobe. "Seducing you is a bonus."

Bette let out a small moan. "And if I don’t agree."

"Dinner’s going to be cold."

In spite of her enjoyment of her wife’s aggressiveness, Bette was also looking forward to her wife’s cooking. She knew that there would be plenty of time in the evening to partake of both. "We can’t have that, now, can we," Bette agreed. "After all, we’ve got a guest."

Tina gave Bette a deep kiss, followed by a quick swat on the ***** with the spoon.

"You will kiss that and make it better tonight." Bette feigned hurt, rubbing at the injured part.

"Out. Collect Shane from the garden, and both of you wash up for dinner."

"Or?"

Tina made a face. "Or I won’t kiss it and make it better."

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After dinner, Bette retired outside to the patio. She wasn’t out there long before Shane joined her.

Shane held out a small glass containing an after-dinner cordial. "Tina asked if I’d bring this to you."

Bette regarded the offering for a moment before accepting. She noticed that Shane had a glass of her own.

"I know. Technically, I’m not old enough, but…"

"Have a seat." Bette motioned towards the empty deck chair.

Shane didn’t wait for a second invitation, and sat down.

"So," Shane started, a little unsteady in her words.

Bette didn’t make it any easier with her non-response. She just raised her eyebrows in a questioning look at Shane.

"I just wanted to say thank you, for everything. Staying here, this has been pretty amazing."

"Thank Tina," Bette murmured.

A small grin grew on Shane’s face. "She’s amazing."

Bette couldn’t help but match the smile with one of her own. "She is," she agreed. And then the smile faded. "You didn’t try anything."

"Uh, actually, I did."

While Bette was somewhat angered by the admission, she appreciated the young woman’s honesty.