Bette lent in brushing her lips gently against Tinas once before resting their foreheads together.

You mean more to me than anything Her voice barely above a whisper Please let me love you

Baby, you dont need to ask Tina lent in, placing her lips on Bettes, kissing her slowly at first. What started out as tentative grew rapidly and Bette knew there was no mistaking her wifes intentions as she felt Tinas tongue run brashly over her own. She felt Tina taking ownership, taking control, and Bette let her have it, all the while intending that she would take it back soon enough. Breaking away from the kiss, her heart hammering in her chest, with mere inches separating them Tina uttered the words Bette needed to hear Take me, Im yours

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Bette kissed Tina passionately. Longing to feel every part of her wife, her desire intoxicating.

Breaking away from the kiss, Bette dropped her hands from where they rested on Tinas neck and jaw. Her yearning to devour Tina where she stood was potent but greater was her need to show Tina how entirely she was loved. Bette wanted each caress to be a promise of better days, each kiss the antidote for pain carelessly inflicted.

She watched Tinas head dip, feeling her dark curls brushed aside as gentle lips graced her neck with tender kisses. Tina truly was the sweetest seductress Bette had ever known. Her plans began to dissolve, her mind refusing to focus while her lovers mouth found every place Bette longed for her to be. There were no secrets from this woman, she knew exactly how to bring Bette to her knees in a matter of moments and somewhere in the back of Bettes mind this registered. Taking a deep breath Bette forced her eyes open and a single word broke the silence

No

Tina froze, pulling back from the curve of Bettes graceful neck, to search Bettes face. Bette shook her head as she reached out, running her index finger along the curve of her partners cheek to her chin and then back along her jaw, finally tucking those loose blonde locks behind Tinas ear.

This was about Tina, it was about loving Tina. It was selfless and selfish at the same time. Bette needed Tina to let her do this. Unwilling to accept love until she knew first that her love would be received.

Tina witnessed Bette struggle with thoughts she was unable or unwilling to share.

What is it? Tina asked, her voice calm

I wantneed you to Bette looked away, suddenly uncomfortable with the demand she was making.

Need me to?

Raising her eyes to meet Tinas steady gaze Bette found her strength there.

Surrender

Surrender? Tina echoed, her voice no more than a whisper

Let me take care of you Bettes small reply was understood implicitly.

And how do you plan to do that? Tina arched one eyebrow, a mischievous smile tugged at the corners of those inviting lips

I seem to recall that I used to be quite good at it The hint of a smile formed as Bette picked up the teasing lilt in Tinas voice

Its been a while Tina lent in brushing her lips over Bettes before pulling back Sure youre not out of practice?

I never forget Bette countered, shifting a hand to rest on the back of Tinas neck Perhaps you have?

Hmmmno A wry smile tugged once more at Tinas lips as she recalled what it was to have Bette take care of her.

Tracing her other hand lightly across Tinas shoulder and down the length of her arm, Bette grasped her hand. Squeezing it gently as she moved her lips to Tinas ear and whispered

Come to bed Tina closed her eyes and swallowed hard as those three words caused a wave of desire to wash through her body, the intensity of which left her a little off balance.

Taking Tinas hand Bette led the way back to the bedroom as the soft patter of steady rain fell overhead. Closing the door behind them Bette took her wife in her arms. Her hands rested lightly on Tinas hips, as she lowered her mouth to place gentle kisses along Tinas jaw. Feeling her way under the lavender t-shirt Bettes hands came into contact with the soft skin of Tinas stomach, abs jumping at the gentle touch. Taking hold of the t-shirt she began to slowly raise it.

Bette stepped back for a brief moment, her eyes resting on Tinas face as she lifted the material from her lovers body and let it fall to the floor. Shifting closer Bette placed her hands on the bare shoulders in front of her and lent in, placing a tender kiss on waiting lips. Tinas arms rested around Bettes neck, fingers playing in the mass of curls while she relaxed into their late afternoon liaison.

God, youre so beautiful Bette whispered, knowing that Tina was hers alone and more than she could ever deserve.

Two fingers traced along Tinas collarbone, before gliding down the centre of her chest in a deliberately slow fashion. Moving lower still they lazily circled around her bellybutton before continuing downward and hooking into the waistband of her sweatpants. All the while Bettes eyes paid close attention to the path her fingers had forged, appreciating her wifes naked beauty.

Her right hand joined the left, sliding under the waistband then running firmly down Tinas bare backside and back up again.

Bette A single word sighed as Tinas head fell back, her breathing increasingly labored

Desire danced in Bettes eyes as she drank in the sight of her yearning lover

Bette eased the soft material down her wifes thighs, the sight of Tina utterly naked leaving her breathless.

Their lips joined once more. Tinas mouth opening instinctively as her lovers tongue grazed along her lower lip. Bette advanced with fervor, hungry to taste, to touch all of Tina. The sudden shift from gentle to ardent drew a moan from Tinas throat and set her body alight.

Lay down Bette instructed her voice thick with desire.

Tina complied, backing away then moving fluidly up the bed, coming to rest on the pillows. Leaning up on her elbows, totally exposed, Tina silently challenged Bette to make her next move.

TBC