Bette and Candace met at the CAC but neither got out of their cars. Candace gave Bette a look and with that Bette drove behind Candace. Their final destination was Candaces house. There they finally got out and without a word they went in the house.

I dont think this is a good idea, Bette said looking around the large, beautifully decorated house.

We need to talk, Candace said.

Bette followed Candace onto the couch. They sit in silence for an awkward moment. Candace looks over at Bette.

Bette, we cant continue this way.

I know, Bette said in a whisper.

They remain quiet for a moment.

I finally spoke to Tina, Bette said.

I havent seen her the entire time that Ive been working on the Youth Center, Candace said.

God, I totally forgot that youre working there, Bette sighed. Im sure she doesnt know how to deal with everything thats going on.

Bette, tell me whats going on, because Tinas not the only one thats confused. Ive never been in this position before.

Neither have I. All I know is that Ive loved Tina for seven years and up until this year I never questioned how deeply I felt for her.

Candace slowly nods her head afraid of whats going to come out of Bettes mouth next.

So what are you feeling now?

I know I have strong feelings for you and no matter how hard I try they wont go away. Im sitting here and its taking everything I have not to reach over and touch you but I know I cant.

Candace moves in closer to Bette and without touching her, she plants a kiss on Bettes lips. They kiss deeply, their breathing labored, Bette grips the couch trying not to hold Candace knowing that that would only lead to ***** and after promising Tina that she wouldnt be with Candace, she didnt want to fall back into bed with her. Hands arent needed as their tongues are making love. Candace pulls away. They are each breathing hard. Candace gets up, she knows she is teasing Bette but she needed to kiss her.

Are you hungry, Candace asked Bette.

Bette looks at Candace with desire-filled eyes but doesnt answer her. Candace makes her way to the kitchen.

Candace proved to be great with her hands in all aspects, Bette thought. Bette ate the pasta Candace prepared and loved every bit of it. Is there anything her hands cant do, Bette thought?

After they ate they spoke about their families. It all started with Candace telling Bette about Sydneys visit and her views. Bette shared her stories about Melvin and how he doesnt accept her sexuality either, then Bette told Candace about Kit and how she was the one that convinced her to speak to Candace after the Tina confrontation. Candace knew she liked Kit right away.

The women managed to talk and talk without thinking about *****, at least while their mouths were moving fast enough to consume all of the time. Bette knew that she needed more. She wanted to know all there was to know about Candace and although Candace wasnt one to pry, she too wanted to know as much about Bette.

Once the day was over Bette drove home having established a few things with Candace. With all their talk, Candace and Bette agreed that they would maintain a relationship. The type of relationship was yet to be determined but that they needed to see more of each other, was a sure thing. As difficult as it may sound, Bette told Candace how they couldnt act on their impulses. God knows that Bettes request wasnt about a lack of desire for Candace. On the contrary, Bette longed to tease and taste every inch of Candaces body, slow, but she had to show some restraint. Even though she and Tina were on the outs, she didnt want to get into a full-fledged relationship with the woman she cheated on her with, especially not after promising Tina that she wouldnt see Candace. Hypocritical on Bettes part for still seeing Candace, maybe, but the truth was that there was no way Bette could ignore her feelings for Candace and if she could only see her and maybe occasionally taste her lips, she would be satisfied with that but she couldnt allow herself to have ***** with Candace. Bette knew that this no ***** rule would truly test their feelings for one another but Bette had to stick to it. Bette knew that she was pushing it to leave Candace high and dry without *****, for her own purposes, but Candace agreed that they would try this no ***** deal out.

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Bette went back to a somewhat normal routine. Work, of course, the girls now had an understanding about what was happening with Tina and everyone was okay with everything, but what they didnt know was that Bette continued to see Candace. Alice had brought Candaces name up with some touchy remarks and Bette had to bite her tongue in order to keep everyone in the dark about her existing relationship with Candace. It had been difficult to have this double life of sorts, but Bette had to do what she had to do in order to try and please everyone.

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The no ***** rule was proving to be harder than they had expected. Luckily they were each consumed by work and only saw each other during the weekends, usually meeting at Candaces place. Bette wanted to be the stronger one, at least she pretended to be, but once she got home all she could think about was how badly her body ached for Candaces touch. Candace also played the acting game well but it was getting to a point where she was ready to explode.

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Bette and Candace sat on the couch watching a movie. When Bette first moved in close to Candace, Candace didnt mind. In fact, she welcomed the contact, hoping that the no ***** rule would soon come to an end. For a few weeks all that had transpired between the two had been a few kisses that had them on the verge of breaking all the rules but they maintained.

Bette slid her hand down Candaces arm and into her hand and with that Candace forgot all about the movie on the television screen. Candace looked at Bette hoping for some type of hint to move forward, preferably into the bedroom, ***** it, Candace thought, the bedroom was too far, she was too hot and bothered. She needed to touch Bette, now.

Why am I putting myself through this, Candace thought to herself as she felt like teenager anxiously waiting to have *****. If she hadnt already been with Bette she could probably be able to hold out but she knew what she was getting with the woman beside, she knew what it felt like to feel her and she loved how their bodies responded to each others touch. Candace was growing impatient.

Candace leaned into Bette, softly kissing her on the lips. Candace slid her tongue between Bettes lips and Bette joined in. The kiss became deeper as their tongues danced to the same rhythm. As they deepened the kiss, their breathing became heavier. Bette broke the kiss before their hands had a chance to start wandering. Candace was too ready and the throbbing between her legs let her know that she could not hold on any longer. Bette continued to watch the movie as she attempted to stand her ground on the no ***** deal. It wasnt as easy for Candace as she pressed her legs together hoping to leave no room for the involuntary tremors between her legs. Candace shifted in her seat, searching for a position that would relieve the tension in her now moist center.

Candace wasnt sure if Bette was aware of what she was doing to her but Bette was so easily able to regain her composure and focus on the movie as if they hadnt just shared a moment. A moment that had Candace unable to keep it together, she was completely lost in the temptation of wanting to be with Bette. Candace couldnt take it anymore and got up. Bette looked at Candace but didnt follow her, knowing where it would go if she did follow Candace.

Candace headed straight for the bathroom. She quickly stripped then jumped into a cold shower. She had been too turned on by Bette that she couldnt control the wetness between her legs. Candace placed her hand, there, rubbing her desire for Bette. Candace leaned her head against the shower wall as her free hand touched her *****. She pictured Bettes mouth over each breast, sucking, licking and finally biting, her hard nipples. Candace teased her throbbing ***** then entered herself with two fingers and gasped as she stroked herself. She had all this built up sexual tension and the woman that could relieve it was sitting on her couch. If only they didnt have the no ***** rule she wouldnt be in that shower by herself, Candace thought to herself.

This no ***** ***** is not working Candace thought as she walked back out to the living room. She found Bette sleeping on the couch and thought how she could deal with the no ***** thing for a little longer. She was too weak when it came to Bette but ***** needs to be had soon, Candace thought.