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“Bette – Bette – we have to go “
“Mm “
Bette was feasting on Tina’s neck as they stood in the sitting room of her house kissing.
“Bette – we are going to be late “
Bette reluctantly eased away from Tina’s neck and looked at the blonde. How could Tina really be trying to stop her kissing her? Did she not know just how gorgeous she looked -the beautiful white dress was just made for Tina and Bette was having a hard time resisting her?
“Babe “
Bette smiled “It’s not my fault “
“I know “Tina said smiling “You look just gorgeous in that dress – silver is so your color and god your cleavage is hot “
Bette was looking at Tina’s own cleavage – Tina slapped her arm causing Bette to end her look of longing
“We need to get moving “Tina said again
“We could give this evening a miss “
“No “ Tina eased away from Bette – she didn’t want to end the kissing either but she did know that they had obligations and they were going to be at the Peabody Foundation event
“Helena and Peggy were good enough to back the center with money that is going to make a real difference – I owe then a lot and neither of us are going to let down Peggy, Helena or our mom’s “
Bette pulled Tina closer and they kissed again – it was full of desire and longing and both instinctively knew that the biggest problem they would have would be reigning in their passion for one another. Tina took a step away from Bette
“Come on – we should be able to get a cab at the end of your street “
Bette sighed and looked again at the white dress that showed off all of Tina’s curves and her pale but perfect skin
“You are cruel “
“One of us has to be – come on- you know you will enjoy it once you are there – and “
Tina knew that Bette might need a little encouragement “we get to walk in holding hands”
Bette smiled and picked up her handbag
“I know – I know I am being silly – but you do look gorgeous “
“Thank you and so do you “

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Tina had been right – Bette was beaming as they arrived at the expensive hotel where the Peabody Foundation event was being held.
“Any of your exes likely to be here tonight?” Tina asked as they got out of the taxi and looked at the hotel that was overlooking Central Park
“It’s always possible “
“Well do I get any hints if we meet one?”
“I think they will be the ones looking sick because it’s so obvious how happy we are “
Tina nodded “Do you think I should have at least told my mom that I had a new job?”
Bette took her hand as they walked inside
“You were the one who didn’t want to tell her “
“Yeah but I forgot that your mom and my mom will be here tonight and she’s going to be the only one who doesn’t know “
“She’s been in the middle of that trial, hasn’t she?” Bette said
“Yeah – yeah – well that might wash “
Bette smiled “Tell her you wanted to tell her in person and this is the first time you have seen her – seems reasonable to me “
Tina nodded. Bette presented themselves to the reception desk and explained who they were and why they were here. In a few minutes they were going up in an elevator. Bette wanted to kiss Tina but the blonde knew that there was a security camera watching their every move so she kept good naturedly fighting Bette off. In the end Bette gave in and lent back against the wall of the elevator
“I am planning to seriously fuck you tonight “she said in a matter of fact tone
“Really? “Tina replied coolly
“Yes – a very through seeing to “
Tina nodded “I look forward to that MS Porter “
“You should “
Tina grinned and took Bette’s hands “I love you “
“I love you “
The lift pinged and they stepped out and made their way along a well-lit corridor. At the end of the corridor were two huge doors – Bette knocked and a waiter opened the door.
“MS Porter and MS Kennard “Tina explained
“Come in “
The banqueting hall was huge as Bette had expected – huge candelabras lighting the room which was half full with about 100 people so far. Waitresses moved between the well-dressed guests carrying trays of champagne glasses. Tina and Bette’s view were elevated because the room was down a stairway. Bette looked at Tina and smiled
“I love you “she repeated
“I love you “Tina replied taking Bette’s hand and heading down the sweeping staircase.