The sun was not setting yet but the light was reddish and warm. It was a beautiful evening as Tina felt her cell vibrating in her jeans pocket. Opening the door she let the bags fall on the floor and took it. A smile appeared on her face when she read the caller id.

Hey hey

Hey you, how you doing? Tinas voice could not hide the happiness she was feeling talking with Bette.

Am fine, am ok, was just getting in. Hows everything? Bettes voice didint sound as cheerful as Tinas.

Everything is fine, we are just getting in ourselves Tina said, pointing Greta the pool doors.

We? Asked Bette, lying on the hotel bed, kicking her shoes off.

Shane and Greta have been helping me out with the garden, we just came back from the plants market Tina said, on her way to the bedroom.

Oh, are they an item now?” Bettes said, showing something that Tina noticed but wasnt able to decide what it meant.

An item? What you mean an item? Tina was looking for her gardening pants while removing her tshirt.

Greta and Shane nonchalantly answered Bette.

Tina, stopping what she was doing, took a second to think about Bettes words.

Greta is not ***** she said, shaking her head, going back to the closet.

“She is not? Bette was placing one pillow over the other, lying more comfortable.

“I dont think so answered Tina, watching Shane and Greta through the window.

she so is thought Bette, not voicing it.


Oh, ok, anyway, so how you feeling? Bette asked, changing the subject.

Am great, how was the meeting, how is Peggy doing? Tina, sitting on the bed was removing her skirt, putting on her old gardening pants.

I dont know, I couldnt see her Bette sighed.

What you mean? Asked Tina, looking up from her old pants.

We were suppose to meet this afternoon but she got an urgent call and had to leave to Seattle, will be back tomorrowwe will meet for lunch tomorrow

Oh Bug, am sorryso when will you be back then Tina asked, glad to know that Bette could not see the smile on her face.

“On Friday I guess, am sorry Tee Bette was tossing the sheets, uncomfortable.

Its ok honey, am just sorry you had to spend your day all aloneis it cold there? What did you do? Tina was lying on the bed now, looking at the ceiling, waiting for Bettes words.

“Well…, I went back to the hotel, took my camera and walked around the city Bettes voice was lighting up, which Tina noticed.

Great, did you take many? Tina was happy to hear about Bettes day, happy to know that she was doing what they talked about just a few days ago. She was starting again taking pictures, something she always loved but didnt do much anymore.

“Yeah, it was great TeeI walked all along the lake and then I walked to that neighborhood I love that much, do you remember?

Sure I doam just looking at the picture you took there the first time we went to Chicago Tina was indeed looking at the framed pictured that was hung on the wall in the hall.

Yeah, wellits changed a bit but I cant wait to see what I gotI think there could be some good oneswhat you mean you can see the picture? You in the bedroom? Bette asked, unbuttoning her slacks.

Yeah (chuckling) Im changing, I want to work in the garden for a while, its a beautiful evening. Tina said, looking at the sunset, not still on the ski but shyly trying.

Well, you lucky, here it was a beautiful grey very cold day Bette answered, looking through her window to the wind city skylights.

A naughty smile started growing on Tinas face as she heard Bettes words. Lying again on the bed she asked, lowering her voice,

Cold?…so I guess you wearing one of your turtlenecks? Tina was widely smiling, closing her eyes, thinking about it.

Bette looked down at her chest, smiling as looking at her navy blue turtleneck she realized where Tina was going.

“Am wearing the navy blue one Bette said, lowering her tone, smiling.

“You are?” Tina whispered, gasping.

Yep Bette whispered, moving to the nightstand, turning the lights off.

Tina with her eyes close was licking her lips, imagining.

Tee? Slowly called Bette.


Opening her eyes, annoyed, Tina nodded, saying.

Yeah (coughing) am here, was just

I know I was just there too you want to? Interrupting, Bette asked, with a hoping smile on her face.

Looking around, with a smile already on her face, nodding Tina whispered,

“So, you were saying it was cold today

Bette giggled at Tina words, stretching in Bette, letting her free hand wandered free, touching the soft expensive sheets.

“Wait, wait.. Bug tell me, what are you wearing

Tina, opening her eyes again, looked down at herself for a second, deciding if lying or telling the truth.

I was gonna spice it but I think that reality could make it much more interesting she said, loosing the knot on her old gardening pants.

What you mean?” Chuckled Bette

I am wearing my old gardening pants

“Oh, I like those, they are soft and worn out what are you wearing on top Bette asked, unzipping her slacks.

Looking down Tina smile as she was still top less from when she removed the t shirt she was wearing before, not having put anything else on.

I am wearing my old Harvard t-shirt she lied, knowing how much Bette loved that old, holed t-shirt.

Bette, smiling, nodded, gulping before adding.

I wish I was there now, I love watching you work in the garden, getting your bare foot wet in the mud

I am barefoot, but lying on our bed insteadsoyou said you wearing my all time favourite turtle neckhow did you dare, so far away from home Tina teased, loving the image in her head of Bette wearing the tight soft turtleneck that fit her like a glove.

It was cold Tee, I was missing you and this was the closest Id find to have you hugging me Bettes words put an even bigger smile on Tinas face, but it was a different smile, not the lusty one she had a few seconds before.

Bette, noticing Tinas silence, whispered,

Tee?

Im here, is just thatI miss you too, and that just as she was talking Tina felt, saw images of Bette in her head, remembered all the time she wore the turtleneck and one in particular got stuck in her head.

Bette, waited, hearing Tinas breathing, reading the meaning, knowing her.

Is your window open BabyI think it ismaybe you should close it…I dont want you to get cold Tina, playfully said, confusing Bette for a second as thats what she needed to get what she meant.

Yeah, am just walking to close it Tee

Am following youlet me help youok thats itmuch betternow look at me babegod I love you in that turtle neck

As Tina talked, Bette with her eyes closed, was feeling Tinas stare, how her hand was caressing her belly under the piece of clothe, she could see Tinas hand caressing up her stomach, teasing her, drawing with her soft fingers.

Tina, listening to Bettes breathing was seeing clearly how Bette was touching herself, how Bette, by the way her breathing was fastening was doing what she knew shed be doing t her. Imagining Bette touching herself Tinas hand was ducking into her loosed pants.

god TeeI love when you do that Bettes voice was lacking of any strength as all her senses were in her hand, biting her lips as she was seeing Tina caressing, playfully teasing her nipple over her bra.

Nodding, biting her lip too Tina mumbled,

I love you wearing that bra, I love it you know itbut I love it even better doing this

Bette let a moan escaped as she was feeling Tinas lips, Tinas tongue on her breast.
Tina, hearing Bettes moan felt her body responding, teasing her muscles, squeezing her hand between her legs.

As Tina was opening her mouth, a moan fighting to get out a cold steely sound awoke all her senses. A very disturbing beep that sounded on the phone, opening Bettes eyes too.

*****!! Bette yelled, making Tina to smile in her annoyance.

“You have to get it, it could be Peggy Tina said, getting her breathing back.

“***** Peggy answered Bette, knowing that Tina was right, and as she was saying so another beep sounded.

“Ok, dont go anywhere Bette said just before hanging up.

Tina, looking at her cell, sighed, closing her eyes. Then, as she was removing her hand from her pants a knock on the door could be heard.

“Tee? Shane said, giving Tina a few seconds to seat on the bed, grabbing the t-shirt that was besides her.

“Come on in she answered, seeing Shane walking in, smiling, as nothing happened, but showing in her nonchalant look that she just heard enough.

“We are leaving so Shane was trying not to smile, noticing Tinas blushing.

Tina, jumping off the bed, nodding, started walking towards the door, leaving the cell on the bed.

“Oh, sure where is Garbo?”

“She is still out there Shane said, smiling while winking at Tina, telling her that her secret was safe, making Tina blush even harder.

“Thanks you for the help guys Tina said as they were reaching the pool, making Greta look up, smiling.

“So hows Bette?” She asked.

Tina couching, answered,

She is fine, but wont be back till Friday.

“Thats cool, we have an extra day to get everything set for the party Shane smiled, patting Tina on the shoulder.

Yeah, its not everyday one turns forty Tina said, smiling, kneeling to help Greta.

Indeed not added Greta, standing up, helping Tina up.

Oook, so we leaving we up for the same time tomorrow? Greta asked, walking towards the door.

Tina, following Shanes steps, nodded.

“Yeah, I will pick you up at Moss

“Am sorry I cant go with you guys, but I cant change that appointment Shane said, looking at Tina.

Its ok Shane, its just a few more things, we will manage Tina said, caressing Shane bare arm.

At the front door, Tina leaned on the frame, waving her hand at the girls who were entering Shanes truck. Once they hit of off, closing the door with a slam Tina rushed back to the bedroom to take her cell.