Helena (hitting the couch and falling on it): Bette please I’ll be nice. (She was tackled and a tickling match ensued both of them trying to get the best of each other. They fell off the couch and Helena tried to crawl away only to have Bette pull her back. They were both laughing and having a good time. They stopped after a while breathless and a little sore. Helena looked at Bette and smiled.)

Bette (panting): Gods I haven’t done that in a while.

Helena (giggling): Neither have I. That felt good. Just to laugh and let go (tears threatening to spill.) Goddess…

Bette (rolling over and pulling Helena into her arms): It’s okay let it out (feeling the sobs shaking her body.) We make a dam good pair…

Helena (nodding): Yeah both crying, bruised (pressing her head against Bette’s shoulder, her perfume, shampoo and body wash filled her sense and she wondered how one human being could smell so good.)

They sat there for a few minutes enjoying the solid but gentle comfort. Helena looked up and noticed Bette’s parted lips wet and hot and she leaned up pressing hers to Bette’s. Pulling back they looked at each other. Bette moved her head forward and lightly kissed Helena. Both saw fear in each others eyes and Bette felt Helena’s finger tracing her bottom lip, caressing her face and another gentle kiss was placed on her lips. They both felt a sense of drowning but peace. Walls fell gently both knowing where this was going but unsure of the steps. Gentle touches and kisses were traded but the passion remained light and hesitant. Both fragile and afraid. their hearts pounding, breaths soft and gentle.

Helena (softly): I’m scared…

Bette (nodding): Me too…

Both of them “if you want…”

Helena (gently): Go ahead…

Bette (softly): I don’t know if I can do this. I don’t know if I’m ready to open up myself again.

Helena (twirling Bette’s locks in her fingers): I don’t know either. I have been with a few girls but a night of passion love does not make.

Bette (shaking her head):No. Honesty, trust, openness…

Helena (finishing): Being together and not taking each other for granted.

Bette (tilting her head back): Fuck…

Helena (teasing): Not right now. We need to talk, get to know one another. Learn how to be in each others lives then (smirking.)

Bette (licking her lips): Then (hesitantly) so we’re uh dating then…

Helena (giggling): Well yes and I have heard about your charm Ms. Porter but an easy woman I am not. (Standing up, feeling lighter than she had in a long time.) Come on let’s get some breakfast and make plans for the day.

Bette (standing): Sounds good.

Bette’s House Driveway
Tina pulled in the old driveway wondering where Bette was. It was unusual to be out today as it being Tuesday and that was usually her quiet day. Getting out of her car she headed towards the front door.

Shane (coming out of her house): Hey! How are you Tina?

Tina (smiling): Pretty good. What have you been up to?

Shane (smirking evilly) Same thing as you apparently.

Tina (laughing): Apparently. Listen have you seen Bette. I mean she hasn’t been in The Planet and she’s not answering her cell.

Shane (shaking her head): No. I haven’t seen her at the house. And Kit says she spoke with her yesterday and she said that Bette sounded fine.

Tina (wondering): Did she say where she was?

Shane (looking around): Nah, nothing. I think she’s off relaxing and enjoying some solitude. Why? Is everything all right?

Tina (licking her lips): Yeah I just wanted to talk with her and apologize.

Shane (putting her hands up): I am so not getting to this Tina. I am not taking sides, nothing. No way. I care about the both of you and Angie is the child I’ll never have but I am not getting into it.

Tina (patting her shoulder): Don’t worry you’ve remained neutral and I appreciate it. All right I’m heading down to The Planet see if Kit will tell me what’s going on or if Alice has heard.

Shane (excitedly): Hey speaking of why don’t you join Alice and I tonight. We’re going to watch some movies, hang out you know.

Tina (accepting): Yeah. Kit’s got Angie but maybe she’ll come by and Angie can sleep over.

Shane (enthusiastically): You all can. I’ve got enough room and such. I’ll see you at 7.

They hugged each other and Shane took off to wherever she was going while Tina headed to The Planet.

Helena’s Beach House
Bette and Helena were lying on the fold out bed in the living, wrapped around each other watching movies, drinking and having a nice quiet day.

Helena (rubbing Bette’s fingers): I never knew that you understood gadgets and gizmos. (Excitedly) siting up) and you never told me that you could fix small electronics.

Bette (teasing; pulling her back down): And you never told me you knew auto mechanics…

Helena (settling back down): Well I figure it was a way to get another girls attention. Bent over the bonnet of a car, sweating, straining (she was silenced with a gentle kiss, sweeter then she dared imagined and held safely in strong arms. She pushed Bette fully onto her back and straddled her hips, never breaking the sweet kiss. She knew they were not ready to take another step however touching and kissing each other was simply divine. Her mind said one thing her hands said another. She caressed Bette’s face and moved down to feel Bette’s breasts confined under the black t shirt she wore.
She smirked at Bette’s whimpers and continued teasing her breasts, toying with the nipple then leaning over and tugging at with her teeth. Bette’s hips arched and Helena felt Bette’s hands on her back moving down to her ass. Before she realized it they were grinding against the other, their sweats creating a beautiful, sensual if confined friction. Helena bent down pressing her lips to Bette’s softly, gently, like wings of a hummingbird, she could feel a spark so powerful with their connection and just as gently as they had kissed Bette was exploring her mouth. Holding her closer, one hand on her ass, the other rubbing her back, as their tongues explored and tasted trying to memorize every sensation in that one breathless kiss. When they broke for air tears filled both of their eyes and they lay there on the pull out bed realizing this was where they were meant to be.

The Planet
Tina had ordered some coffee and food and was waiting for Kit to come out with Angie. As she turned and looked around she saw Alice coming in.

Alice (waving): Hi T. Shane texted me saying we are on for tonight. (Looking at her friend) you okay.

Tina (smiling): Yeah fine. Just waiting on Kit with Angie. Shane talked to me about tonight it’s good.

Kit (walking out with Angie): Here she is. Sorry I had to finish up the phone call and how is everyone.
They both told her then mentioned the idea of a quiet party at Shane’s.

Tina (holding Angie): Yeah bring her over and stay. We’re watching movies and such it’ll be fun.

Kit (nodding): Yeah until one of your asses ends up in Bette’s pool. All right I’ll bring the little princess over. I love having her she just is so precious.

Alice (sipping her coffee): And how she doesn’t get to stay with her Auntie Alice as much. She’s my earth daughter.

Tina and Kit laughed and Angie just smiled.

Helena’s Beach House
Shane pulled into Helena’s driveway and range the gate buzzer. It opened and she drove up to the front door. Helena came out back in her sweats and smiled.

Shane (grabbing her laptop): Hey! Thought I’d stop by and see how you were doing.

Helena (softly): Good. Listen Bette’s sleeping in the living room so we’ll keep it down.

Shane (shock): Bette is she (swallowing and rushing past Helena; kneeling next to the pull out bed. She looked at Bette sleeping, her face was bruised and scratched but she seemed to be at peace.) What happened? Was she in an accident?

Helena (taking her by the arm): Come on in the kitchen so she can sleep. (Shutting the double doors to the living room) you want some coffee.

Shane (sitting down): Yeah (trying keep from screaming) Helena please tell me what’s going on.