Bette was still holding Tina in her arms. She was fully awake, not sure if it was because of what happened on the street, because of the alcohol she had or just because all the day excitement was making impossible for her to slow down.

Shed feel how relaxed Tina was now, so much calm. Her breath was back to normal and her hands were not cold any more.

Tinas head was resting on Bettes collarbone and her right hand on her belly. Tinas right leg was bending on Bettes left one while the other one was voluptuously stretched at her side. Bette was looking at Tinas legs. The soft light coming from the street was making its shape even softer. Looking at Tinas bare legs made Bette sigh without noticing that she was doing it.
She felt Tina moving on top of her and caressing her bare arm , Bette whispered, hoping;

Tee, are you awake?
“Mmm was all Tina mumbled, subtly rubbing her nose on Bettes chest, just feeling her close.

Bette smiled, feeling Tinas smile growing on her face.

Tee, you know what I was thinking? Bette whispered, taking Tinas hand in hers.

That New York way of life is a bit too much and you want to go back to LA? Tina whispered, using the teasing tone that Bette loved so much.

Yeah (Bette said, chuckling) that could be too, No, I was thinking that I cant wait to be back at home, in our every day way of life

Bette was playing with Tinas fingers in hers. Tina moved her head and placing her free hand on Bettes chest she put her chin on it, to look at Bette.

What do you mean? Tina said, curious, smiling.

Bette looking at Tinas lovely and sleepy face, removed one loosed lock of hair putting it back behind her ear.

I love our every day habits. I love how good you are at them, and (smiled)how secure they make me feel, it calms me so much

Tina was noticing Bettes absent look, and she knew that she was just far away, imaging the two of them at home.
Tina nodding, encouraged Bette to go on, smiling.

I love waking up in the morning feeling you there. I love opening my eyes to see your beautiful curly hair and then, touching you, it makes me shiver just to remember the excitement I usually feel when you turn from my touch and you face me, with sleepy eyes and a wide smile

Tina was smiling now, was again resting her face on Bette, this time on her stomach.

I love kissing you lightly, because you are usually still sleep, just before rushing to the bathroom. And what I love the most is coming back from the bathroom to get dress and feel your sleepy eyes looking at me. I love it, it makes my day to feel your eyes caressing my skin while am getting dress. I love that we dont have to talk, that we enjoy that moment in silence. And then, when am ready and walk to the bed to kiss you goodbye, the look in your eyes gives me all the strength I need to face the day (Bette sighed, deeply) I just love it Tee

Tina nodding. was smiling broadly from Bettes words. She was drawing with her finger on Bettes flat soft tummy. Not in an erotic way, just in an intimate closeness.


You know what I love babe? Tina asked, already getting lost in her own memories.
What? Mumbled Bette, smiling.


I love watching you at night, when you just fall asleep. I love caressing your face, the edge of your nose, your lips. I love looking at you while you sleep. You look so relax, so peaceful, so calm. There are no wrinkles on your face, all your muscles are relaxed, and sometimes, if am lucky, there is a smile on your face (Tina took some seconds before continuing while Bette was playing with Tinas hair in her fingers) I love how, after watching you for a few minutes you move in your sleep, you reach for my body, you move and get closer, usually putting your right arm around me. Its funny how the body gets used to such a small things

What you mean? Sweetly whispered Bette, encouraging Tina to go on, even when she noted the different tone in her last words.


When we broke up I could not sleep, not only because of everything that was going on with us, but because my body was aching for your touch, and I dont mean in a sexual way (Tina chuckled, loving the fact that she was sharing this with Bette), god! I couldnt even think about you in a sexual way, was so furious!,.. what my body was missing was your contact. Feeling your skin on mine, besides me, just feeling your warmth, just seeing your beautiful softy body makes me stronger, healthierI dont know, is very strange

Bette was nodding, happy to hear Tinas words, enjoying the bittersweet memory, loving the fact, the knowledge that Tina was in her arms and talking with her.

Tina thinking about those days was loving feeling Bettes body, was loving talking with her, was loving the sweet touch of Bettes hand.

Both of them enjoyed their own thoughts for awhile, quietly. Then, Tina moved again, placing her head on the pillow close to Bettes.

Its so great that we are able to be together like this, to be able to enjoy silence between us. I love the feeling of a non treating silence, I love sharing that with you Bette Its been so long since we have been able to do this.

Bette was looking Tina in the eyes, nodding.

I know Tee, we are very lucky I ok I wont say it all the time,I promise, I know you dont like hearing it all the time, (smiled broadly) I love what you say that saying it all the time waste the meaning, and that we should save it for special occasions, I love that you care more for actions than for words , but I have to say it now Tee, I need to say it and I need you to hear it I love you baby, I love you very much

With that Bette leaned to kiss Tina. It was a very sensual, deep, tender and passionate kiss, full of love and secrets.