“T, that’s just the effect my electrifying personality has on you.  Don’t worry Baby, it’s all good.”

She helped Tina to the blanket and sat beside her.  When they were seated, Bette took Tina’s hands in her own, looked deeply into her eyes and said,  ”Christina Kennard, I have waited a very long time to share with someone what I am about to share with you.  For years I have been afraid to let go and just be me.  With you there is no fear.  With you I can totally open myself up and I known that I am safe and loved.  You are my refuge from myself imposed exile from life.

You have rescued me from myself.  Tina, I love you with all that I am and all that I can be.”

When she finished, Bette reached into her pocket and pulled out a ring box containing their engagement rings.  She opened it , removed Tina’s ring, looked into Tina’s eyes and said, “I know you asked first, but now it’s my turn;  Tina, will you do me the honor of being my wife, my life partner?”

Tina looked on with tears of joy welling in her eyes.  She responded as she took Bette’s ring from the box, “I will, and it would be my honor if you would do the same.”

Bette place her ring on Tina’s finger, kissed it and replied,” I will.”

Tina placed her ring on Bette’s finger, kissed it, and wrapped her arms around Bette’s neck and pulled her into a searing, romantic kiss.

“You are such a romantic Bette.”

“I know, but if you tell anyone, I’ll deny it T.”

“But I thought you said you could totally open up now?”

“I said with you I can totally open myself up, I can’t let the others know who I really am.  How will be able to wield great power over them if they know I really am marshmallow?  Gawd, Alice would be unbearable.”

“Oh Baby, don’t worry, I would protect you from big, bad Alice.”

“I know you would, but I’m not ready to give them that control, got it?”

“Alright, but you better continue to allow me that control.”

Bette snuggled her lips into the nape of Tina’s neck, started kissing and licking the exposed skin and said, “Mmmm, you can have as much control as you like, especially when you taste this good.”

Tina just moaned softly as Bette worked her magic on her sensitive skin. Finally, Bette broke their embrace and said, “Come on T, let’s get to our dinner reservations so we can get down to some serious dessert.”

“Mmmm,” smiled Tina in response.