Bette was looking at Tina with nothing but love in her eyes as her tears were silently falling. The love she felt for Tina was unconditional, all encompassing and eternal. She knew, at that moment that she couldnt live without Tina, she thought of loosing Tina made her heart ache and breathing almost impossible. She could not imagine the woman next to her going through what she had just described and she was so thankful that she was able to have her in her life. At this moment, looking in Tinas eyes, she had never felt more loved or that she could love someone as much as she loved Tina.

I love you T whispered Bette

Tina was so used to seeing censure and disgust in the eyes of those she told that seeing the love reflected in Bettes eyes and hearing her soft whisper brought fresh tears to her eyes, tears of relief and gratitude. This was one time in her life that she actually thanked the stars that she had gone through what she had as it was what brought her to this point, being here with Bette, the woman she loved with everything she had. the woman she loved despite her scars and demons and yet in a perverse way, because of them. There was no need for words between them, they conveyed everything through their eyes. some say that the eyes are the windows to the soul and in Bette and Tinas case, they were right. Tina broke the spell they were weaving with their eyes and spoke in barely a whisper.

Thank you

What for? Bette was slightly confuse as to why Tina said what she did

For just being you and for loving me despite what Ive just told you. I. well. Most people dont understand. Ive been called weak and. and stupid and well you just listened and carried on loving me.

T, can I ask you something? Tina just nodded slightly, she was too afraid of what Bette would want to know

Well its just, I want to try understand something. is this the good and evil within you that you were telling me about when you told me about your tattoo?

Umm, in a way ya. I suppose there is a duality to it, it its a representation of how it was both a blessing and a curse and how. well it shows both the light and the dark side of me, it was my way of admitting in a way accepting what I had done. That there is more to me than what I was seeing, that I had something worthwhile to give. both to myself and to those around me.

Bettes appreciation of Tinas tattoo doubled, it was so out of character and yet it was a perfect representation of the woman who wore it. It shed light on the mystery of Miss Tina Kennard and Bette knew, somehow, that she was the only one who knew this little fact. Tina had given Bette something that seemed so simple but that she cherished more than anything else. Tina had given her everything

You know T, I love you more every day and you never cease to amaze me

Slowly she leaned in to Tina and gently kissed pressed their lips together before taking her lower lip into her mouth. The kiss started off as a sweet declaration and affirmation of their love for each other which quickly escalated into one of the most passionate kisses either had experienced. Bette wanted to try and ease the pain caused by Tina reliving those memories the best way she knew how and Tina just wanted to forget and loose herself for a while in the woman she loved.

Tina, breaking the kiss, took Bettes hand in her own and led her to the bedroom. She was going to give herself to Bette completely, no more candles, no more hiding. She sat Bette down on her bed and moved back to give Bette a full view of herself. With a simplicity that pulled at Bettes heart, she removed her clothing and stood there, exposed both physically and emotionally. Bette sat there mesmerized. there are no candles, she. shes letting me truly see her, god Ive wanted this for so long. shes so *****. what did I do to deserve her? these were Bettes thoughts as she took in the sight before her, little did she know that Tinas thoughts were similar. God I love Bette, shes just so beautiful. what on this earth did I do to deserve someone like her?

Bette couldnt move, she was struck by the beauty of both the gesture Tina had made and the body that her eyes were able to devour. She noticed the thought that went behind what Tina did, all the scars that she saw were in places that were hidden from everyday view and her heart almost broke at the realization. Maintaining eye contact with Tina she gracefully made her way over to Tina, she wanted to pay homage to the body in front her, to take away all the pain and sorrow that haunted Tinas eyes since her confession. Slowly she began to kiss every scar that she could find, healing the emotional wounds that they had caused. They were delicate, soft kisses. like a feather brushing against her skin. and Tina felt tears come to her eyes once again. Both women were crying at the beauty before them and the simplicity of this momentous occasion in there relationship.

Tina couldnt take it any more, she wanted to touch Bette and kiss her, she wanted to see every inch of her and memorize every inch of her. Pulling Bette up towards her face, she captured Bettes lips with her own, trailing her tongue over her bottom lip requesting entry. Bette immediately gave in to Tinas silent request and met Tinas tongue with her own, seeking and craving that contact. They both moaned as they felt their tongues come into contact with each other. Tinas hands delved into Bettes hair and caressed her face, she wanted to pull Bette closer, to feel and taste more of her. Bette had the same need and pulled Tina closer to her, her hands on Tinas waist, bringing their hips into contact with each other.

Tina needed to feel all of Bette and huskily asked Bette to remove her clothes which she did without hesitation and both woman just stood in awe of each other. This would be a night that would be ingrained in their memories forever.