Where do you think those will get you? Tina asks lazily, no emotion crossing her face. Bette smiles awkwardly, lowering her eyes to the dozen roses resting in her right arm.

Back into your good graces I hope

I see The response is measured

TI know that what I said this morning wasnt fair and Im sorry Bette begins

Bette

Please just let me finish Bette persists I was hurt because it felt like you were giving up on the idea of us having a family. But I know that I have no right to expect anything from you and if you dont want to have a baby then thats OK. You are more than I deserve and I just want you to be happy

Tina takes a deep breath and exhales slowly.

You know what would make me happy?

What? Bette swallows

Come over here and Ill tell you Tina says patting the pavement to her left

Bette walks over to the edge of the pool, pulls her jeans up over her calves and sits down placing her feet on the first step of the pool just to the left of where Tina is sitting. Tina raises her left hand out of the water and grazes her knuckles back and forth along the outside of Bettes right thigh. She stalls in her plan as nerves begin to hound. She takes a deep breath to quell them. This morning Bettes hesitation became clear and she knew it was time to assume control before another day drifted past only prolonging their physical estrangement.

Are you going to tell me? Bettes voice pulls Tina back to the task at hand. She turns around to face Bette, kneeling on the step she rises her body out of the water so they are at eye level. The water drains down her skin and she bites her bottom lip to suppress a smile as Bettes eyes follow the water, her jaw suddenly slack.

No I dont think I will Tina muses, standing as if to get out of the pool. Bettes eyes climb the length of her body and are filled with annoyance when they finally reach Tinas but for some reason she doesnt seem able to get the words out. She begins to stand but Tina places her hands on Bettes shoulders and gently pushes her back down.

What are you?! Bette is genuinely confused and Tina cant help but allow herself a self satisfied smirk as she straddles Bettes thighs.

Sometimes you dont listen that well, Babe Tina states, removing her sunglasses and pitching them onto the grass So I dont think youre an auditory learner. I think that youre more of a visual and possibly kinesthetic type Tina puts her arms around Bettes neck, leaning in and brushing her lips over Bettes before sucking on the lower one for a brief moment. Just long enough to stir Bettes desire. Tina pulls back and sees the longing in Bettes eyes which emboldens her.

You like to look and touch dont you? She continues, going to work at the base of Bettes neck with her lips, inching higher little by little. Bettes hands are suddenly all over her back, lightly caressing the expanse of damp skin.

Yes Bette sighs, her breathing suddenly becoming labored as Tinas tongue and lips assault that sensitive place on her neck and show no signs of abating. Tinas left hand moves to the back of Bettes head while the right skims down the front of her tank and navigates under the hem. She leisurely runs her fingers back and forth across Bettes firm stomach before gradually tracing her way upward, taking care to outline each rib along the way. Her lips climb in tandem with her right hand and she feels Bette inhale sharply as her index finger runs along the underside of her breast from flank to sternum.

Given your visual/kinesthetic nature I thought it might be better just to show you what I want Tina whispers into Bettes left ear before biting gently on the lobe. Bette doesnt fight the moan that escapes her lips. Instincts taking over she lowers her hands to Tinas ***** and pulls her closer still before running her hands down the outside of Tinas thighs. Reaching Tinas knees her left hand begins a slow journey caressing upward along the inside of the same thigh while her right slips down the back of Tinas bikini bottom to grasp her *****.

*****! Tina groans, suddenly losing her cool and aching for Bette to take her right there, her hips begin to rock pushing her further into Bette. She circles Bettes nipple with her finger and sets about teasing it mercilessly. Unable to take anymore she lifts her head to catch sight of the pure lust in Bettes eyes. She glides her tongue past Bettes parted lips and revels in the warmth of her lovers mouth as Bette allows her free reign. Tina moans quietly as she feels Bettes hand nearing its destination. Bette reclaims her lips and waits for Tina to look into her eyes.

I think youd better tell me what you want Having ascended the path along Tinas inner thigh Bettes index finger now runs back and forth along the edge of the black bikini bottom, a move designed to drive Tina wild and Bette allows herself a smile when she sees how well its working.

I just want to be sure I havent misunderstood Bette smiles sardonically at her partner, trying to play down her own maddening desire. Tina drops her head and bites Bettes shoulder in frustration

Tell me what you want, T Bette commands

***** me Tina groans against Bettes ear I need to feel you inside me

Right here? Bette asks knowing the answer could go either way and she couldnt care less

Bedroom. Youve got too many clothes on Tina reluctantly backs off Bettes lap before they hurriedly move into the house, leaving a trail of wet footprints ending at the closed bedroom door.

TBC