Do you have to go?

Tina jumped, her lovers voice loud in the otherwise silent hotel room. She turned away from her briefcase, fully intending to admonish Bette for sneaking up on her, but stopped short as soon as she laid eyes on her.

Bette was leaning against the door frame of the bedroom, her arms folded and a cocky grin on her face. Naked.

Tinas mouth went dry, and it was a few seconds before she found her voice.

I really, really, really have to go, she said, her eyes roving hungrily over Bettes body. Can you put some clothes on?

Do you not like my body? Bette mock pouted, glancing down at herself.

Baby, I love it. Butif you stand there like that for much longerIm in danger of jumping you and spending the day in bed.

Bette raised an eyebrow, pushing herself away from the door frame and sauntering over to Tina.

And that would be a bad thing because?

Because months of work is hinging on this meeting. She turned back to the table, mentally running through the files she needed to take in a futile attempt to dampen her hormones. And the L.A. office is relying on me not to mess it up.

So you really cant take off this pretty little suit of yours and come back to bed? Bette asked, fingering the lapel of Tinas jacket.

No, I really cant, Tina insisted as firmly as she could.

Bette held Tinas gaze for a moment longer, then turned round and walked back to the bedroom. Your loss! she called back over her shoulder.

Dont I know it, Tina muttered, managing to pack away her laptop blind as her eyes were glued to her lovers retreating form. Right, Ive got files, laptop, phone, pursewhat else do I need? She scanned the room, trying to spot anything shed forgotten. Ooh, contracts! She grabbed the envelope from her bag and stuffed it into her briefcase.

Ok, thats everything, she said to herself, clicking the case shut. Now I just need to say goodbye to Bette

Be strong Tina Kennard. Dont give in to her damn fine body.

Taking a deep breath and squaring her shoulders, she went into the room and sat down on the bed. Bette, who was leaning against the head board, the covers round her waist, reached over and lightly stroked a hand down Tinas arm and entwining her fingers with Tinas.

Are you going?

Yeah, Tina replied, none too enthusiastically. She let her eyes wander down to Bettes chest one last time, before pulling herself together. Dont have too much fun without me, she ordered.

I wont do, Bette told her with a smile, letting go of Tinas hand as she stood up. Im gonna catch a few more hours sleep, then me and the others might go and check out that fitness centre. I feel like a swim.

Well, dont wear yourself out too much, Tina said as she smoothed down her hair and suit in the mirror. I have a feeling Ill have some energy to burn after sitting in the meeting all day.

Promises, promise, Bette quipped, winking.

Tina leaned over and gave Bette a kiss that was as chaste as she could manage under the circumstances. Which wasnt very chaste.

Love you, she murmured, pulling away and leaving the room. Ill call you at lunch.

Love you too! Bette called after her just before she heard the door slam. Laughing inwardly, she settled herself into the soft, silk covered pillows and let herself drift back to sleep.