Bette leaned her body back and let out a small moan.  Tina began to place small kisses and bites on Bette’s neck as she made her way to Bette’s earlobe.

    "Ah. Umm. T, that’s not washing my back." Bette said breathlessly.

    "I know.  I thought I’d start in the front and work my way around" Tina replied between the gentle kisses she placed on Bette’s shoulder.

    Bette turned in Tina’s arms and wrapped her arms around Tina letting her hands fall to the curves of Tina’s ass, as she pulled her close.  Bette felt her arousal build as Tina’s wet naked body made contact with hers. Tina brought her hands to the back of Bette’s head and pulled her in for a deep kiss, breaking it only when the need for air overcame them both.  Bette rested her forehead against Tina’s.

    "Let’s finish up, and take this to the bedroom.  We’ve got all night," Bette said breathlessly.

    "Mm hmm" replied Tina as she nuzzled and kissed along Bette’s collarbone, while her hands continued to gently pinch and stroke Bette’s breasts.

    "Tina.  Honey.  Please.  I….oh God."  Bette stilled Tina’s hands on her chest.  Tina looked at Bette and placed a long lingering kiss on her lips.

    Bette pulled back slightly.  "Tina, I want you so badly right now, but I want us to take our time.  We have all night."  As Tina looked into Bette’s eyes, she saw the love and lust that she heard in Bette’s voice, but she also saw the fear that she saw when she and Bette first walked into the bedroom.

    "Okay, babe.  You’re right – we have all night.  There’s no rush.  Let’s get you clean."  Tina smiled and leaned in, giving Bette a kiss that left no doubt as to her intentions for the rest of the evening.

    Tina reached for the shower gel, poured some in the palm of her hand and Bette’s outstretched palm.  The two lovers locked eyes and began to wash one another.  Using slow strokes and touches, they explored each other’s body. They took time to reacquaint themselves with the soft curves, gentle dips and taut muscles that had been engrained in their memories for so many years.  When they were done washing, they held each other. The stream of water rinsed away not only the suds, but some of the anxiety.  This was a new beginning for them.