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I'm The Boss In This House
It's been two months since Bette and Tina reconciled. They're back to normal except that they've become more sweet and loving to one another. Obviously, they've missed each other during those months when they were not in good terms. Now they want to be together all the time, close to each other like new lovers who can't get enough of each other. They keep displaying their affection by touching, stroking and always making love.
But Tina has become the more dominant partner in their relationship, while Bette has become the submissive partner. They've not talked about it, but it just happened. Both are aware of the changes, but they just allow it, no one is complaining.
One weekday, Bette is swamped with work; she couldn't finish it in the office so she brings her work at home. When she arrives, Tina has already prepared food for dinner, just waiting for her to arrive. She watches TV and relaxes in the living room. When Bette arrives, she greets Tina with a kiss. But she's too tired. She throws herself on the couch and lies on Tina's lap. While watching TV, Tina strokes Bette's hair until she dozes off. Ten minutes later, Tina realizes that Bette is already sleeping; she wakes her up.
Tina: Baby, wake up. I'll fix the table so we can eat now then you can rest and sleep. You're so tired. Go change your clothes so you'll feel relaxed.
Bette gets up and proceeds to the bedroom while Tina fixes the table.
After dinner, they do their usual night-hygiene routine then Tina stays in the living room as she reads a script for one of their movies. Bette on the other hand prepares her stuff in her working room.
Bette: Tee, I'll be working tonight, I just need to finish our proposals. I'll stay in my working room. When you feel sleepy, you can go ahead and sleep. I'll just follow.
Tina: Okay Babe.
Tina continues to read the script and does not disturb Bette. When feeling sleepy, she checks on her before going to bed.
Tina: Babe, are you not done yet? I'm going to bed now, I feel so sleepy.
She gives Bette a quick massage on her shoulders and upper back.
Bette: You go ahead sweetheart. I'll follow in a bit. I really need to finish this, William needs this tomorrow.
From behind, Tina bends and wraps her arms around Bette then kisses her on the lips.
Tina: Don't stay too long, I don't want to sleep alone.
Bette: Okay Baby, I won't stay long. Goodnight.
She gives Tina a goodnight kiss.
Tina: Goodnight Baby. I love you.
Bette: I love you too.
She sleeps alone in the bedroom while Bette continues to work. Three hours later, Tina wakes up with no one beside her. She gets up and looks for Bette in her working room but she has already transferred to the living room, sitting on the couch with her laptop in front. She's so engrossed with work, trying to meet deadlines. Tina approaches and tenderly strokes Bette's back as she speaks concernedly.
Tina: You're still working. I thought you said it will just be in a while?
Bette: Baby, I haven't finished yet. I'm sorry.
She shows fondness to Tina, trying to mollify her.
Bette: Come here. You can't sleep, huh? Come here Baby and let me hug you.
With a childish look on her face, Tina comes to Bette, who then hugs her warmly.
Bette: One more hour then we'll sleep. I promise, okay?
Tina nods and lies on the couch with her head resting on Bette's lap. She caresses Tina for a while then Tina takes Bette's left hand and caresses it. Bette doesn't mind working with just one hand; Tina needs her. A few minutes later, Tina dozes off, comfortably lying on Bette's lap as if it's her pillow, not bothered by Bette's constant movements.
Few more hours have passed, and it's almost dawn. Bette hasn't finished yet, not even close. Tina wakes up and realizes she's still on the couch while Bette is still engrossed with work. She looks up at her then checks the time. Suddenly, she scowls.
Tina: It's 4AM and you're still working?!
She gets up and walks out in a huff, complaining as she walks away from Bette.
Tina: You're so stubborn!
She slams the door after entering the bedroom. Bette suddenly stops working, ponders for a little while then closes her laptop. She follows Tina in the bedroom. Tina is already lying on the bed but she's not yet asleep. As Bette lies on the bed, she moves close to Tina, wraps her arms around her body, and then she sinks her face on her nape. They sleep in a spoon position; Bette is behind.
At 8:30AM, Tina is still curled up on the bed but Bette is almost done fixing herself for work. When Tina wakes up and sees Bette, she suddenly looks at the clock. She gives her a curious look.
Tina: So you slept only for a couple of hours?!
Bette can sense that Tina is not pleased. She doesn't want to add to her grumpiness so she just keeps quiet as it may provoke her. When she's done fixing, she approaches Tina who's already sitting on the bed, her legs crossed, looking at her with a frown on her face. She charmingly looks at her and kisses her on the cheeks, trying her best to mollify Tina.
Bette: Baby, I have to go to work. I'll see you later. Are you not working today or are you working from home?
Tina doesn't respond but she sullenly glances at her; she's mad. She falls on the bed and sleeps again for another ten minutes. Bette leaves the house and goes to work.
In the evening of the same day, Tina arrives home from work at around 6pm. She sees Bette sleeping in the bedroom but Bette wakes up upon hearing Tina inside.
Tina: You're early.
Bette: Yeah. I came home at four so I took a nap. I was so sleepy.
Tina: I'll cook dinner.
Bette: Okay. Oh by the way, I brought some buffalo wings and some desserts. It's in the fridge.
Tina changes her clothes then prepares their food. After dinner, they rest for a few minutes then Bette rushes and prepares her work stuff. She needed to continue working. Tina gets mad; looks angrily at her.
Tina: You're working again?!
Bette meekly looks at her but doesn't respond. She continues to prepare her materials and puts them on the working table near the living room. Tina gets more irritated.
Tina: So you're now bringing your work here at night?!
Bette: Tee, I just need to finish something. Just for tonight. It's really important.
Tina: Well, finish it in the office, not here! You're supposed to be resting and relaxing when you're home! Not working! Look at you, you're worn out! You slept at 4am then you woke up at 6am?! Are you killing yourself?!
Bette doesn't respond; she doesn't want to intensify Tina's anger. She can feel how upset she is for bringing her work at home.
Tina: Well, in this house starting tonight, there'll be no more working after 12 midnight. I am setting the rules. If you don't come inside the bedroom by twelve, I'll lock you out. You sleep in the living room or in the guest room. But when you do, I won't be talking to you for a week!
Bette looks at her, but she gets a furious look from Tina who then briskly walks towards the bedroom. She's really mad. A little later, Tina goes out and talks to Bette again.
Tina: I'm serious with what I said Bette.
Bette meekly looks at her and softly answers.
Bette: Okay. I know.
She looks down, realizing that Tina is imposing the rules in the house. Tina washes up and stays in the bedroom. But when she couldn't sleep yet, she goes out to the living room, relaxes as she watches TV. She makes sure the volume is low so as not to distract Bette.
When it's almost 10pm, Tina feels sleepy, turns off the TV and gets a glass of water from the dispenser. Before entering the bedroom, she makes sure Bette notices her. With a frown on her face, she gives her a sullen glance but doesn't utter any word. Bette notices Tina's temper; she continues to work. Tina retires.
An hour later, Bette stops working. She checks all doors and ensures they're all locked, turns off the lights and proceeds to the bedroom. She finds Tina already sounding asleep. After washing up, she lies beside her and wraps her arms around, pressing her front body against Tina's back. She moves her face close to Tina's nape and kisses her gently. Tina wakes up and acknowledges Bette's presence by gently holding her hand. They sleep comfortably, close to each other, in their favorite position, the spoon position.
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Continuation: I Can't Help It