Bette says, “And I, you, but not this way, not here. I can’t.  I’m sorry, T.”  Bette begins to weep.  She had waited her whole life for this kind of love. She just couldn’t tarnish its luster by rushing ahead to fulfill physical need alone.  “Tina, I not only need to show you I love you, I need to show you how much I cherish you.  It cannot be rushed.  It cannot be frantic.  I want our first time to be slow and thoughtful.  I want to linger on the small details.  I want no distractions and no pressure.  Baby, I ache for you.  I promise it will be soon, but tonight is not the right time.  I hope you can understand and forgive me.”

Tina sat there with tears pooling in her eyes.  She looked lovingly into Bette’s dark orbs as said, “Baby, there is nothing to forgive.  You have opened your heart to me completely, I know that.  No one has ever loved me the way you do.  No one has ever cared to “make it perfect” before.  I understand wanting to take it slow the first time.  Not only will it be my first time with you, it will be my first time with a woman.  That’s a lot of pressure on both of us.  Forgive you, I don’t need to, but I should be thanking you.  We have the rest of our lives to love each other, but we will only have one first time.  My lust for you, and you must know how very strong that is, clouded my senses.  I think, no I feel you are making the proper choice in stopping.  That has truly shown me the depth of your emotion.  I only hope I will be worthy of you.  You are absolutely awe inspiring.”

The lovers are sitting there staring lovingly at each other.  Their fingers are intertwined as they study each other’s souls through the portals now welling up with tears.  Bette stands, kisses Tina gently and says, “I should go now.”

“Baby, will you stay with me tonight.  I just want you to hold me.  I seem to sleep more peacefully in your warm and loving arms,” implores Tina.

Bette starts to form a spectacular smile on her face, leans in and kisses Tina on her forehead.  They both remove their jeans and crawl between the covers of Tina’s bed.  Bette scoots in behind her and presses her front into Tina’s back while wrapping her arms around Tina’s waste.  Bette whispers into Tina’s ear as she kisses it, “I love you T.  I’m in love with you.  I have never felt this strongly about anyone in my life.  You have my heart, my mind and my soul forever.”