Chapter 17

Bette grabbed the crisp white sheet off the bed and ran to Tinas side. Tina sat at on the floor her cell phone in her hand.

Bette: Just call him and tell him that I asked you to help clean and you lost track of time.

Bette was trying despertly to make things ok.

Tina: No Bette you dont understand.

Bette: I do Tina, I do. Im sorry if you felt that I forced you into this. It was too soon.

Bette dropped her head in her hands. She felt awful Had she pressured Tina? No she couldnt have. Afterall, Tina came back for her. Tina cried. Bette wasnt sure what to do. Should she console her or help her get her clothes? Bette placed her hand on the back of Tinas neck. Tina winced.

Bette: whats wrong? Did I hurt you?

Tina: No, Im fine.

Before Tina could stopped her Bette had moved Tinas hair away from her neck.

Tina: Its nothing.

Bette moved closer to inspect the bruise around Tinas neck.

Bette: What is this?

Bette really didnt understand.

Tina: I slept wrong one night and I guess it bruised my neck.

Bette had never encountered anything like this, but she knew that was a bold faced lie!

Bette: Tina, how did you get this?

Tina: I told you I slept wrong…( Tina wouldnt make eye contact with Bette).

Bette: Tina ( Bette demanded) where did you get this? Please! ( She was pleading now).

Tina stayed silent, ashamed.

Bette: Did Eric…( Bette couldnt even finish her thought).

Tina looked up at Bette with tears in her eyes.
Tina: He didnt mean it Bette. He was drinking too much one night and…I dont know.

Bette was beside herself. She was torn between so many different emotions.

Bette: Has he done it before??

Tina: No, that was the first…( Tina sighed) yeah he has. Bette, he scares me. He is going to be so angry when I get home. I dont know what to do.

Bette: Then you wont go home.

Tina looked at Bette puzzled.

Bette: Stay here with me tonight. And we will figure things out tomorrow. OK?

Tina: I dont know. I mean I have to go home at some point.

Bette: Yes but next time you go home, Ill go with you. I wont let him hurt you Tee. You deserve so much more than that *****.

Tina: Bette, you hardly know me. Maybe I do deserve it. Why would you want to get involved in this mess?

Bette stopped and thought about that question. Why did she want to get involved? Afterall, who was this women sitting naked in her arms?

Bette: I dont know. ( she wanted to be honest) But obviously I do. So let me help you ok?

Tina: Ok.

Tina looked at Bette as if she were an angel. Tina moved closer into Bettes arms and hung her head in Bettes neck. Bette laid back and brought Tina with her. Bette brought the blanket over them. Tina rested her head on Bettes chest.

Tina: Should we, I dont know…( Tina was nervous. She kissed Bettes breast).

Bette: Tee, I dont want to stop you. But maybe this is too soon. I really dont want to you rush you. ( and she didnt. She liked Tina and the last thing she wanted to do was rush this.)

Tina was silent. Part of her really appreciated that, but part of her wanted to be with Bette. To be as close to her as possible. This absolute stranger has sworn never to hurt her. And for the first time in Tinas life, she believed it.

Tina: Bette, I dont want to rush it either.

Bette: Good. ( She smiled down at Tina).

Tina looked back up at Bette, her innocent eyes turning slightly devious.

Tina: But I want to be inside of you.

Bette moaned at the thought. Tina slowly climbed up Bettes body and let her lips meet Bettes. She couldnt get enough of her and she planned to completely drink her in. Their tongues explored each others mouths while Tinas hand crawled down Bettes thighs to find her wetness…

TBC