The Christmas Gift- Bette’s POV

Author: Jaden





I love these nights, nights when Tina and I can just forget everyone and everything and focus on one another. When I first suggested date nights all those years ago, it was an idea born of frustration. Tina and I were always in different places, always having somewhere to be, some meeting that couldnt wait, trips to different cities for days, maybe a week or two. Sometimes, wed only catch each other by phone, maybe sharing a shower and then a quick peck on the cheek before driving off to work. I remember reading a story in a magazine about Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz, how he would work all night, come home and meet Lucys car as she was driving to her morning call. Theyd have a minute or two to kiss, say good morning, and be on their respective ways. I couldnt imagine how two people who lived together could deal with that, but here it was happening in my own life.

I finally put my foot down and told T that I needed to have at least one whole day that was all about us. We could go anywhere, do anything, but there would have to be rules: 1. No cell phones on our dates, 2. We would take turns deciding what to do, 3. There was no canceling on one another, and 4. There was to be no talk of jobs or any unpleasant issues. Since the start of date night, weve done a lot of things, gone to a lot of different places and events, even stayed home. Weve made love, weve even fucked, but its always been just the two of us spending time together.

As we walk down Santa Monica, to one of the adult shops, I squeeze Tinas hand in reassurance. It was my turn to pick and after a nice meal at Barneys Beanery I thought maybe she would be up to a little browsing.

Tina stops before we walk in, turning her body away from the front door and a customer who has just walked out, with a rather large bag.

“Bette, Ive never been to one of these places,” she says, a full on blush covering her face.

“All the more reason to go in, baby. No worries, Ill stay right next to you.” This seems to satisfy her, and after squaring her shoulders, she and I walk in.

The place has changed a bit since the last time Ive been in, which has been years, in case anyone was wondering. There is a huge video and DVD section, which is where most of the customers seem to be. There is also a leather section, which I dont remember from the last time. I dont think Id mind seeing Tina in one of those leather bra and panty sets, oh, and with the little matching cap too.

Tina snaps her fingers in front of my eyes, “You okay, Bette?”

I manage a shaky, “Yea.” I need to get away from the leather, and lead Tina towards the wall of ***** and vibrators, as if that is going to help matters any.

Stopping in front of a display of multi-colored plastic and silicone, Tina squeezes my hand, “Babe, look at this one.” She nods her head toward a translucent light blue vibrator, “What the ***** is sticking out of it?”

I pick it up, looking it over before declaring, “I think is suppose to tickle your” Tina flashes a look, “Dont even say it! And, why does it have to be mine, why cant it be yours?!”

“Jesus, look at the price – eighty bucks! Thats ridiculous and its BLUE for Gods sake! Who buys this stuff?” I wonder. Im not paying eighty bucks for something I cant try out first.

“Baby, who needs it? All I need is you.” Tina nudges me , “I just dont see the point.”

“What about Eric, did you need him? Come on T, you loved it when you had it – right?”

I cant resist teasing Tina, and her face flushes before she turns away to avoid eye contact. “Come on now, dont try to get shy with me, you loved it didnt you?”

“Oh my God, do we have to discuss this?”

“Come on, Im goofing around with you. Youve had both, baby, which is better?”

Even though I have a smile on my face, there is still part of me that worries that Tina and Whats-His-Name, as I affectionately call him, had some pretty good times in the sack. I hate worrying about it, she did leave him for me after all, but sometimes I wonder if she misses ***** with a man. It never bothered me with my other lovers, whether or not they had been with a man didnt matter to me, because I knew that after one night theyd be sprung. From day one I wanted to be the only person Tina would ever need, and even though she says that I am, sometimes I just need that reassurance. Okay, I want to hear it every time we do it.

Tinas face is still crimson, “Youre better, okay?” Whispering, “Its not about what you have; its about how you use it.” Looking around the shop, making sure no one is paying attention, Tina brings my hand to her mouth and nibbles and sucks on my fingers, “and you really know how to use what you have.”

“Nicely done Kennard,” I say, desperately trying to keep from taking Tina on the floor right here and now. I place a kiss on Tinas nose, “So Im guessing we dont need to go down the strap-on aisle.”

Tina buries her face into my hair, “Oh my God, can we go now?”

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Days later Im sitting in my office, thinking about our little trip to the toy shop when I get an idea that seems rather brilliant. I go to their website and after checking different items out, I decide to get Tina a little something extra for Christmas. Its a bit of a gag gift, but at the same time, fully functional should we decide to, er…take advantage.

This is simple, online ordering. Ive done the majority of my Christmas shopping this way and saved a ***** of a lot of time. Okay, submit order, click. Go through, move dammit. No, no, this is so not happening. This is neither the time nor the place for my computer to freeze. Dont panic, no need to panic Bette. I stare at the screen, willing it to move for the love of God! I even click my mouse a few times, press the print key on the keyboard, but its useless. There is only one thing to do, and I feel myself blush even before pressing the page button.

“James, can I see you in my office please?”

“Yep, Ill be there in a minute.”

I page him again, he can be such a smartass sometimes. “James, now please, its really important.”

A minute later James is standing in the doorway, “Whats up?”

“Please come in and close the door.”

The expression on James face changes, the smirk of a smile dropping as he slowly slides the door closed, “Ah, okay, whats wrong? Do I need to apologize for something?”

“No. Damn, Im sorry, I didnt mean for you to think youre in trouble. I need help with something but you have to promise not to laugh or give me any ***** over it.” I point a finger at him, trying to muster up the courage to reveal my problem.

The smirk returns to his face, “Okay, what can I do to help?” He starts to come behind my desk, ready to assist.

“Hold on! Heres the deal, let me explain this first. Tina and I were goofing around about a certain item in a certain store. I decided to buy this item as a gag gift for Christmas. While attempting to purchase said item through the stores on-line site, Ive encountered a technical problem and need your assistance. The screen appears to have frozen while I was attempting to print the invoice. Im not completely certain if the sales transaction finished so I need to get this thing printed and then confirm the purchase.”

“Okay, I understand. Let me take a look.” He again attempts to round the desk.

“Wait!” I raise my hand, “I swear to God and everything that is holy, if you tell anyone about this, if you giggle, smirk or laugh out loud, if you ever mention this again, I will fire you, make sure that you never work again and spread horrible stories about you. Do you understand me?!”

I hate using these threats, but the last thing I need is for everyone to find out that I was ordering ***** toys on the internet. I can hear the office gossip now, “Did you hear James had to help Bette order some great big old vibrator? Yea, guess the big ol ***** needs more than her tongue and fingers after all.”

“Yea, I get it, fired and humiliated. Can I look now?”

I take a deep breath and nod, allowing James to take my seat. After a few oohs and ahhs and some key punching James announces, “Okay, its no longer frozen. It looks like it already printed though. But, ah, hmm”

“What James? What the ***** is it?”

“I cant tell what printer it went to.” We both look towards my printer, which is silent, mocking me.

“*****, James, how many other printers am I hooked up to?”

“Well, all of them and before you strangle me, there are four.”

Sweet Lord. I rub my hands across my now sweaty forehead. This is wrong, this is so what I get for trying to be funny.

“Boss, sit down, you dont look so good. Let me check the other printers before you get crazy. Stay here.” James called as he rushed out the door.

Im ruined. I am so ***** ruined. It probably went to Sharons assistant, that girl that talks a lot. Whenever I walk by, shes yapping on the phone, talking with her friends about Billy, whoever the ***** Billy is. Billy is so cute, he took me to dinner last night and then after we went to a movie, and you know what? We made out the whole time! With my luck, it went to her, and she is now looking at my ***** and telling whoever she talks about Billy with. This cant get any worse, this cannot possibly get any worse.

“I have it!” James burst into the room with the paper flapping between his fingers, “I found it on the printer next to Franklins office. Dont worry, hes not in and neither is his assistant.”

I felt like I could breathe again as James handed me the page, “Ah, is blue Tinas favorite color?”

“***** you James!” I scream, as he scurries out of the room. I swear I am going to have him come in at 6 in the morning for the rest of the week.
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That day, on her way home from work and to the Planet, I made an important call. A call that I hoped would save me a lot of worries. I called Alice, and told her that I had bought something for Tina and was having it shipped to her house. Alice, being Alice of course, was really digging for a scoop as to what the gift was. Alice was really trying to work me over.

“Sure thats okay, but what is it? Bette, are you still there?”

“I am.”

“Well, what is it?

“Al, its something special for Tina, can we just leave it at that?”

“Youre kidding me right? Okay, so if you wont tell me, let me guess. Does it have fringe?” Silence, “how about leather, is it made of leather?” Still silence, “does it run off of”

At that point I hung up, there was no way I was going to admit anything. Alice would never let me live it down if I did tell her what was on its way. She was not going to accept that it was just a joke gift, sort of. I was kind of hoping that maybe Tina wouldnt object to giving it a little test spin. After all, you cant put lesbians in a room with a ***** toy and expect them not to use it!


“Bette, Alice is on line two.” James voice rings through the speaker on her desk and brings me back to the present.

“Thanks.”

Punching a button on her phone, “Hey Al, whats up?

“The eagle has landed.”

“Excuse me?” I ask. I really dont have time for Alice and her games, and I once again thought that Alice smoked way too much pot for her own good.

“Bette,” Alice says slowly, as if she is speaking to a five year old, “the eagle has landed.”

“Alice, what the ***** are you talking about? What eagle?”

“Oh for love of God Bette, your package arrived this morning. Tinas gift, remember?”

“Yea, okay. I cant get there this week, how about on Wednesday next week?”

“Well thats fine with me, but Christmas is that Friday, are you sure you want to wait that long?”

“Well, no, but its the best I can do. Ive got too much going on this week with the gallery.”

“Bette, the box is rather plain,” Alices voice gets a little animated, “what exactly arrives in a plain wrapped box Ms. Porter, something with fringe, maybe?”

“Alice, I just have one question for you, what is it with your obsession with fringe? Think about it and let me know. See you Wednesday.”

“Fringe,” I say out loud and shake my head. Minutes later I am cursing Alice for putting the image of Tina in a skimpy outfit covered in fringe into my head. Im not going to get any damn work done now!

The Missing Scene!

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