She walked out and saw that Tina had already blown up her air mattress, she felt a little bad because here it was the first night they were going to spend as a couple and they had to sleep on an air mattress. Tina was sitting on the window sill looking out into the city and she could faintly see where the sun was making its appearance known with soft subtle strokes of light. She stood when she felt Bette near her but she kept her back turned to her. Bette understandably embraced her and felt Tina give into her a little bit. She rested her face into her shoulder and breathed in deep the soft scent of lavender and orchids. She shut her eyes and felt a rousingly warm sensation blow right through her. Tina rested her head back and felt her eyes shut softly not wanting to let go of the mental portrait her mind was painting of this moment between them. Bette placed soft kisses on her neck heading for her ear. She softly kissed the lobe and whispered “Let’s go to bed baby.” Tina exhaled and tried to speak before Bette interrupted her, “I just want to hold you. Okay?” Tina nodded her response still holding on tight to the hands that were clasped around her waist. Bette knew Tina wasn’t ready to make love and she wasn’t either, all she wanted was the closeness that her warm body would undeniably provide.

They broke apart once they reached the foot of the bed and climbed into each side, and scooted over to meet in the middle. Tina as usual tucked her legs into Bette and Bette felt Tina bury herself deep into their embrace. Bette started to chuckle at the situation and spoke to appease Tina’s curiosity, “I’m sorry we have to spend the night on this air mattress, D.C is sending the bed and it should be here in two days. I’m sorry.”

“Tina looked up at her smiling, “I don’t mind. You know I’d sleep in the street with you.”

“Thank you baby.” she said kissing the top of her head.

“Besides it’s a good thing we’re up so high I don’t think I can sleep on the floor being this drunk.” she started giggling.