Bette stirred and half opened her eyes. For the first time in months she was greeted by sunlight, and was grateful to wake up without a crick in her neck and an aching back. She turned over and a wide grin spread across her face as she opened her eyes fully. Lying next to her was a sight that she'd been longing for ever since she stepped foot in Larkhall. Tina's blonde hair was spread across the pillow, her naked back exposed to the morning sunlight. Bette resisted the urge to touch her for a while, instead choosing to lay there and admire her beautiful lover. She couldn't believe that this morning had finally come, the morning she had been dreaming about for all those nights that she was locked up.

It wasn't long before temptation became too strong. She couldn't help but reach out and run her hand across her lover's toned back. The blonde sighed contentedly and shifted onto her back, edging towards Bette and settling back into her sleep.

Oh God, thought Bette, just look at her breasts. They're just so full and perfect and begging for me to fill my hands with them. She bit her lip and considered her options, not quite knowing how Tina would react to being woken up. Deciding that being gentle was the way forward, she slowly began to circle one of the blondes nipples with her fingertip. Hearing a small sigh, she was spurred on and licked her finger, returning it to Tina's now erect nipple.

But the brunette was greedy, she wasn't just satisfied with being able to touch Tina's breasts. Encouraged by the fact that the blondes eyes remained closed, she slid the covers down, exposing her naked body to Bette's hungry eyes. She had to suppress a moan at seeing her lover like that, knowing that she was naked for her. She raked her fingernails down the blondes toned stomach, pausing as she reached her destination. Tina's mouth fell open slightly and her breathing grew laboured, but still she didn't speak.

Knowing she ought to slow down, Bette decided to tease her lover. She ran her fingers back and forth from hip to hip, licking her lips as the blonde eased her thighs apart. The gap between her legs was enough for the brunette to slide her hand downwards, caressing Tina's inner thighs. There was no doubt in her mind now, Tina wanted this as much as her. She let her hands wander further, softly stroking the area that she craved the most.

"Please" came a whisper from Tina, causing Bette to grin.

The blonde parted her legs further, opening herself to Bette in the hopes of encouraging her. The brunette knew that her lover must literally be aching and decided that she was done with teasing for the morning. She slid a finger between Tina's folds, gasping as she felt how drenched she was. The blonde couldn't help but moan. Bette's fingers were drawn immediately to Tina's clit. She circled it, allowing the blondes wetness to coat her completely. The teasing had worked, and Bette knew that her lover was getting close already.

Bette increased the speed with which she was circling the blondes clit, adding more and more pressure with every stroke. Tina's hips began to rise and fall involuntarily as she started to pant. The brunette looked over at her lover, feeling herself tingle at just how gorgeous she looked with her mouth hung open as she gasped for breath. She moved her mouth so that it was next to Tina's ear, knowing full well that the feel of her breath would drive the blonde crazy. She pressed down on her clit, keeping the circles going, loving the groans that escaped her lovers mouth.

"I know you're close baby" she breathed in Tina's ear.

The blonde could only manage a nod in response.

"I want you to come for me" Bette growled.

The tone of Bette's voice in her ear sent a jolt of pleasure through Tina's body. The brunettes touch felt like heaven. Every one of Tina's senses was in overdrive, and waking up to Bette exploring her body had brought her so close to the edge already. She could feel the orgasm building and lost complete control of her body. Her muscles tensed and her fingers clutched at the sheets.

"God….Bette….fuck…." Tina panted as she came hard.

As the waves of pleasure started to subside, the blonde pulled her lover down to her and pressed their mouths together firmly. Their lips parted, and their tongues reaquainted themselves with one another.

"Mmmm morning baby" Bette breathed.

"Morning you" Tina replied with a smile.

Bette lent up on her elbow and looked down at her lover "So….exactly when did you wake up?"

The blonde blushed "Umm….when you touched my back"

The brunette raised an eyebrow "Oh…so the rolling over and exposing your fantastic breasts….that was all deliberate was it?"

"Maybe…" Tina teased.

"You…" Bette warned "are in trouble"

"Me?" Tina asked incredulously, batting her eyelashes.

"Yes you" Bette replied firmly before launching herself onto the blonde and tickling her mercilessly.

The two women rolled around in fits of giggles, and Bette thought that in that moment she couldn't have happier. She was through the dark times, and it looked like everything might just work out for her.

It had been a week since Bette was released. Most nights Tina had come home from work and headed straight for Bette's flat. For some reason they felt it was safer there than at Tina's house, perhaps it was the security of knowing Nikki was next door. The friendship that had begun inside between the three of them and Helen had continued on the outside. All four were heavily involved in the planning of Nikki's birthday celebration for the next weekend.

Words could not express how happy Bette was. With Tina in her life she finally felt complete again. But as she spent her days moping round the flat just waiting for Tina to finish work, she started to wish she had a job to go too. The CAC was in disarray following Franklin's arrest for the embezzlement, and Bette intended on just steering clear. But she had never been the kind of person who was happy just doing nothing. For now she could dedicate her time to Nikki's birthday celebrations, but that would only last another week. After that she was going to have to find something to do with her life.

That evening Tina was a little later getting to the flat than usual.

"Everything ok babe?" Bette asked, concerned as Tina made her way to the sofa.

"Yeah, just Shell Dockley causing trouble again"

"What's she done now?"

"Started a fight with one of the new inmates. Seems the new girl didn't take kindly to Shell's warning. After that it took ages to get all the women settled down for lock up" Tina explained.

"Well good for the new girl"

The two women laughed. Some things never changed. Bette headed to the kitchen to put the finishing touches on dinner. At least making sure Tina was fed well gave her a project each day. Just as she was getting ready to dish up the doorbell rang.

"Babe can you get that? It's probably Nikki checking on plans for the weekend" Bette called to Tina.

"Sure babe"

Tina opened the door to a familiar looking women who was eyeing her with an combination of suspicion and recognition. After a moment Tina realised who she was looking at.

"Jodi?"