Chapter 25

The ladies came back to the house and took turns showering while the other relaxed and looked through the papers.  They were in the sun room with the papers strewn around them on the couch.  They sat in comfortable silence at each end of the couch with their legs intertwined sipping coffee.  After a while Bette looked up at Tina and smiled.

“You know T this is just wonderful, I feel like I’m on some amazing vacation.”

Tina giggled.  “Yeah, me too.” 

Bette sat up, got up on all fours and began to crawl across the couch toward Tina.

Tina giggled.  “Well, Ms. Porter, it’s nice to see you over here on my side of the couch.”

Bette gave Tina a broad smile and leaned in for a very deep kiss.  Tina reached up, laced her hands through Bette’s hair and pulled her down onto her. The kiss intensified quickly.  They let their hands roam and explore.  Their mouths explored, and performed the now familiar dance.  They disconnected only to explore each other’s necks, ears, face and shoulders.  They were becoming lost in the feel of each other when they were interrupted by a loud yell.   They both jumped a mile.  Tina fixed her hair and Bette sat sheepishly back on her side of the couch.  After a second Tina, regained her composure and turned to Bette and smiled shyly.  I’m sorry that’s the ring tone I have for Ellie.  I set it so when I’m busy around the house I’m sure to hear it.  I’m so sorry.”

‘It’s okay T, it was just a bit um, startling.  It’s okay.”

The women shared a quiet smile.

Tina picked up her phone, and turned to Bette.  “I’m just gonna call her quick, you know to make sure she’s okay.  Do you mind?”

Bette stood to leave.  “I’ll just give you some privacy.”

Tina made a face at Bette.

“Please stay.  It’s just a quick call.  I know I can’t tell her about you yet, but um, even if it’s just a silly phone call, I’d like to share this part of me with you.  Bette I don’t want us to feel like we have to, you know, hide.”

Bette looked at Tina, with an expression of awe and love.  She knew that Tina deep down really wanted this.  She wasn’t going to wake up and have it all be some aberration.   She smiled at Tina, took her seat and picked up the nearest section of the paper.