Tina felt like such a fool now. After this long she wasnt surprised that Bette wouldnt want her. Of course it had only been a second since she asked but Bette should have jumped up and screamed she loved her, right? Or was Tina just over thinking the matter? Give her a second…just a second though…

Bette opened her eyes and searched for the right words. Just look into her eyes. she told herself, and then the words will come. so she started with Tinas feet and smirked. They were swelled from the baby. Her feet, her long legs, to her plumed belly that carried a child that was sure to be loved. Her neck, Bette favorite spot to her beautiful face that never failed to bring joy to Bette. Then her eyes that were filled with fear and even hope. And thats when a feeling of love reentered Bettes body. How could she ever think she couldnt start over with Tina? She was worth any fight.

Tina looked back into Bettes eyes and saw her own reflection. She saw so many emotions buried in her eyes. Love, hope, anger, pity…so many that she had never seen there before. She wanted to reach out and touch Bettes hand and tell her that shed love her no matter what. That it took so long because she was scared too. But that she hoped that they together could fight all their fears side by side, instead of alone.

T… Bette began again. She was grateful for this choice and chance but she felt like they were all test. Maybe Tina was trying to see if Bette did love her before Tina made a choice between her and Helena. She worried she wouldnt get picked if that chance was ever granted. I do love you. I want to be able to come home and tuck you in my arms and share stories of our boring days apart from each other. If you were to come home tonight i promise you Id be so grateful and Id loved you like before. No more girls, one nighters, no more lies, just me you and our baby. We could grow old like we always planned and start to pick up the pieces of our hearts that are now scattered throughout this house.

A single tear fell from Tinas face but she saw just as fast to wipe it away. I cant come home tonight. She said plainly. But i can love you tonight. I think we should start again, this time start right. Because i do love you and what happened was just…i just dont want to think about anymore. I want to be able to wake up in your arms again. Can we start over? She asked.

Yes, of course. Bette muttered on the verge of tears herself. Id do anything for you. Tina smiled.

Anything? She asked innocently.

Yes… Tina walked to Bette and moved in closer.

Kiss me. And Bette did. A sweet, long, hard passionate kiss. Their bodies meant and hands touched while hearts mended. Can i spend the night? Tina asked wrapped in Bettes arms. There was question about it.

Of course. they stood still, now together. Bette kissed Tinas head and smiled to herself. She aced the test, she thought to herself.

Tina smiled too. She knew things werent perfect, but theyd be better now. She loved Bette and it was about time she realized how much Bette still loved her. I love you.

I love you too. There was no question about it.

THE END