Bette? Tina whispers, her head resting on Bettes left shoulder while her left index finger lazily circles Bettes navel

Hmmm? Bette responds still reveling in the afterglow, her fingers tracing random patterns on Tinas shoulder

I think were safely back to the status of lovers once again

Dyou think? Bette asks, a hint of sarcasm in her tone

That or youre the first roommate that Ive had ***** with

Well Im not really comfortable with being some roommate that you brazenly seduced Bette chuckles as she brushes her lips against Tinas hair. She is silently grateful that Tina took the initiative and led the way

Then itll have to be lovers I guess Tina plants a gentle kiss on Bettes collarbone

I can live with that Bette sighs contentedly Thank-you

For what? Tina enquires, wanting to know specifically what Bette was grateful for

For taking charge. For making it easy

Are you calling me easy? Tina feigns disgust

T, Im serious Bette responds, wanting Tina to understand the sincerity of her statement.

I know you are, Babe Tina looks up and grins at her frowning wife, tying to get Bette to lighten up. There had already been enough regret and introspection for one day. Tina just wanted to enjoy this milestone of their reunion.

I had these elaborate plans of how it should be, I wanted everything to be perfect. Bette slowly forms sentences from her thoughts as Tina focuses intently on her I felt like the first time we were together had to be this grand gesture. It all seemed so contrived and in the end I didnt even know where to begin. I overcomplicated the ***** out of itbut then you came along and showed me that all we need is us

Not that I dont enjoy your grand plans Tina reaches out to brush a rogue strand of hair out of Bettes eye before continuing But I could see that you were tying yourself in knots. It was driving me crazy being close to you but not being able to touch you. In the end I just decided to step up and assume control Tina leans in and gently kisses Bette.

Its been a while since youve done that Bette muses, wondering just how long it had been since Tina had sought her like that Too long I think

So, youre OK with everything?

OK, with it? Bettes amazement at the question is obvious T, I love it when youGod, its so unbelievably ***** when you take control like that Tina blushes, a shy smile graces her features as her eyes avert from Bettes gaze You can do that to me any time you like Bettes hand finds its way to Tinas cheek guiding her partners lips to her own.

Ill keep that in mind Tina lowers her head back down to Bettes shoulder and snuggles closer to her side. The slow and gentle experience that Bette had envisioned was not what had eventuated between them that afternoon. It was the raw need of two lovers who so desperately sought to claim and be claimed. Through the passion and longing they found their way back to the place where nothing and no one else existed beyond each other. In recent weeks Bette has begun to wonder if they would ever get back to this place, up until last night Tina had appeared unavailable, disinterested even, when it came to their physical interactions. Given her betrayal Bette figured she was in no position to go making demands in the bedroom. No matter how she longed to make love to Tina, Bette had sworn that she would be patient.

The recollection of their last encounter lingered in Bettes mind. Nothing seemed to reduce the intensity of her actions no matter how many times she revisited the memory. She still felt the sting of Tinas hand as it swiftly came into contact with her cheek. At that point fear took over, holding on to Tina became her only goal and it was to be achieved at any cost. Bette wasnt going to reason her way out so instinct dictated that she should fight fire with fire. It had taken every inch of her superior height and strength to force Tina onto the bed, once there Bettes mind failed her. It wasnt like this was their first fight and it wasnt like it was the first time Bette had used ***** to counteract Tinas anger either. Things were different this time, this wasnt their average fight. All the while knowing her actions were out of line Bette blindly pressed on. Forcing her way toward redemption or oblivion she frantically ripped the dress, yet another desperate act that still makes her cringe with shame. Despite Tinas pleading and obvious displeasure she continued to pin her down, determined to restrain her until she would calm down and listen. Until she understood that Bette would die if she left her. She couldnt help but wonder what might have eventuated if Tina hadnt have turned the tables on her. She wondered how far she would have taken it. Was there was a limit to how far she was willing to degrade them both? She shivers and pulls Tina closer, thankful that her lover has redeemed her from such a dark and desperate place.

TBC