Bette shifted to draw closer, so that their arms and shoulders were now pressed together.

She felt Tina’s body shudder, and mistook it for a sudden chill, feeling the goose bumps rise on Tina’s arms. She drew her arm up, to lightly go around Tina, thinking to warm her, and rub her arms on either side with her warm hands. 

What started as light rubbing, up and down Tina’s arms to keep her warm soon turned to something else, however, as Bette’s hand movement slowed.  Her long fingers splayed open, then began to gently caress Tina, from the small of her wrists, up her arms, lingering in the pulse points at her elbows, applying feather-light touches on the upper arms, continuing to the blonde’s slim, toned shoulders. Bette slowly ran her fingers over Tina’ collarbone, caressing the sensitive base of her neck. Her eyes lingered on Tina’ breasts, saw the nipples hardening there, and travelled up to where a pulse point was rapidly beating. Tina’s breaths were getting shallower, and a pink flush had overcome her cheeks. Tina drew a breath slowly, eyes shut.

Bette’s touch, the heat their bodies were generating, and the scent of Bette mingling with the signature, musky perfume she wore, swirled together, causing Tina’s head to spin. She felt a rush of feeling from somewhere in her core, and felt herself begin to throb. She drew her head back, in an effort to regain control of her senses, and subdue her growing desire.

She moaned a whisper just above the audio of the video art that was about to show, ”Please…. stop.”

She heard Bette draw a sudden breath and felt her stand abruptly. Then Tina felt the sudden onset of cool air that rushed to fill the vacuum of the now-empty space vacated by Bette.

Bette walked to the curtains and paused, drawing an unsteady breath. After a moment, they shared a look, softer this time. Tina saw a hint of disappointment in Bette’s eyes, mixed with apologies, the lust that was flashing from her brown orbs was easing away, and other emotions began to swirl.  ”No other love… darling I’m flying…” Heart’s song began playing in the audio track of the video, now showing.

Tina’s hazel eyes were a storm of confusion, lust and desire mixed with unspoken questions. Many questions.  Bette smiled and said softly, ”I’m sorry.”