“Here, let me do it” she took them from Bette’s hands and matched them with ease.

            “Oh, see? Now that looks like a real dinosaur skeleton” she rested her hands on her crossed legs. Tina was now sitting next to her, “It looks nice” she said, looking around. She was loving the atmosphere around them and the fireplace was making it even better.

            “It does, yeah” she swallowed and looked down, “I’ve never spent Christmas here at the house, I found it useless. I remember when I was little, my dad and mom always found a way to ruin it. I hated it”

The blonde gave her a sympathetic smile and stood up. She walked toward the tree and playing with one of the balls started talking, “I haven’t always lived here. I’m from the South. And I never saw snow… I remember my dad bought one of those things that make fake snow and he made it possible for me to finally see snow. It was the best Christmas I’ve ever had” she turned around, “What’s yours?”

The brunette found it difficult to reply due to the knot formed in her throat, “This one” she whispered.

Tina couldn’t help but feel the urge to hug her tightly. And she did just that… she sat down again, and without thinking twice she pulled Bette in her arms. Both women stood like that, savoring the moment. Tina was transferring all the love and care in that tight hug. Then she slightly pulled out so she could look at her in the eyes; she could see a little sparkle in them, sign she was close to crying. She brought her right hand on her cheek and draw an imaginary line from her brow to her chin. Bette quivered at the touch. Her hand was so warm and her caress was so gentle. Bette thanked her silently, just giving her a smile. She leaned closer; their lips inches apart. They could feel the electricity of the anticipation, “Mommy!!!” both women pulled apart, quickly, almost startled by the voice of the child coming from her room upstairs.

            “She’s got a very good timing” Bette giggled.

            “She does!” the blonde giggled as well, “I’ll go check on her” she smiled kindly and winked. She couldn’t help the laugh when she saw Bette’s cheeks turn into a shade of red.