“They’re not useless to me. I love them. I want to keep them.” Tina pulls the papers out of Bette’s hands and carefully replaces them into the envelope. She smiles and puts them back safely in her bag.

“So, Stacy Kinderman was your Real Estate Agent? She found you a building?”

Bette nods. Her eyes are on the blonde but her face is lacking expression.

“The Princess Gallery. It has a wonderful ring to it.” Tina whispers, smiling widely.

They eat, mostly in silence, both filled with thoughts and memories. Bette is yet to offer an opening but Tina is not discouraged. They sit in front of the fire for another hour, catching up but keeping the conversation light. The fire begins to dwindle and Bette gets up to stretch before adding more wood.

“You can sleep in the tent although it has been rather warm at night.”

“Where are you sleeping?” Tina asks innocently.

“Oh, I’ve been sleeping outside. I’ll fix myself a bed by the fire.”

“Okay.” Tina doesn’t move.

Bette stands staring at her, her eyes narrowing in suspicion. She shakes her head and moves to the tent pulling out a couple of blankets and her pillow. She lays one blanket down and positions her pillow before laying down herself. She pulls the second blanket on top of her but only to cover her legs.

“Well, we should get some sleep. You know how difficult the hike is going to be and I would like to get an early start. So, Goodnight Tina.”

“Goodnight Bette.” Tina stands up and starts to pull off her tee shirt.

“Tina! Wha…what are you doing?” Bette’s eyes widen.

“I’m going to sleep. I always sleep naked, remember.” Tina looks at her with a face of an angel.

“You are not sleeping here naked.” Bette feels herself responding to Tina’s creamy body glowing in the light of the fire.

“Where am I supposed to sleep?”

“In the tent or over there.” Bette points to the other side of the fire.

“No. It’s too scary over here.”

“I don’t think there are many things that scare you, Tina Kennard.” Bette smirks knowingly.

“Well. Jungle things scare me. We slept together last time.”

“We slept together with our clothes on.” Bette squirms. Tina notices and fights the smile taking over her face.

“Bette. I’m way too tired to try anything. I’ll be asleep in seconds.”

“That sounds familiar.” Bette smirks but relents. She moves to her side to let Tina in.

“But put your shirt back on… And you’re still going home… And no dreaming about sex! I know what happens when you do that.” Bette makes her demands. Tina grins and nods happily.

She pulls her shirt back on, removing her bra for comfort. She lies with her back to Bette and scoots closer, searching for that perfect nook that is made by Bette’s perfect body. Bette lays her arm around Tina’s waist. Tina automatically takes her hand and laces their fingers. They fall asleep quickly with goofy grins on their faces as the magical island air whispers sweet nothings in their ears.

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