Chat, read this and learn the plot, the style "The chatter of people filling the room grew louder, fueled by the constant popping of champagne bottles and an apparently endless guest list. Laughter mingled with the clinking of glasses, creating a chaotic but fascinating melody, while a faint background music struggled to be heard amidst the animated conversations.

It seemed the latest trend for thirty- and forty-somethings in New York was to snag exclusive invites to exclusive openings of exclusive events featuring exclusive artists, spending the otherwise lackluster Friday nights of a hot June in the city this way. Maybe the success of this was about the art, the free drinks, the air conditioning, or the perfect timing that was neither too early nor too late. Whatever the reason, Alice known for never missing a trend, was always managing to get a pair of invites to any event, dragging one of her friends along each time with the classic line, "You never know who you might meet." But tonight, something had gone wrong. Alice, with a tone trying to mask her disappointment, had called Bette at the last minute to cancel. A “technical issue” she had said over the phone, apologizing and leaving Bette to suddenly reorganize her evening. All this just an hour before the event.

And so, an hour and a half after being ditched, Bette found herself alone, with a glass of champagne in hand, as she moved through the displayed artworks, trying to find some peace amidst the crowd. She observed the paintings, sculptures, and light installations, trying to capture the beauty behind each piece. The hum of the room seemed to dull more and more, on that Friday night now too far gone to try a change of plans.

While walking around the location, Bette felt a few curious glances land on her but, uninterested in any invitation, pretended not to notice, maintaining an air of indifference and focus on the exhibited works. She sipped her champagne, savoring its effervescence, and once again lost herself in the observation of a painting, allowing the colors and shapes to transport her far from her thoughts.

She moved slowly, from one piece to another in the exhibition that showcased works by women artists, hosted in one of the hottest new venues in the art market. She paused for a moment to appreciate a painting hanging near the entrance, where large windows allowed the outside world to glimpse into this intimate gathering of art lovers, maintaining a close connection with the life outside.

As she lost herself in the admiration of the complex hues of the painting before her, the outside world seemed to slowly dissolve, leaving her in a bubble of silent contemplation. It was a vibrant painting, a tumult of colors dancing together in a visual choreography. Fiery reds clashed with deep blues, while splashes of green and yellow sprouted here and there, bringing the piece to life, making it almost seem to move under her focused gaze. But her moment of quiet reflection was abruptly shattered when the air vibrated with the roar of a powerful engine.

The sound grew in intensity, amplified by the buildings lining the street, transforming into a clear, nearby rumble, so close that Bette could swear she felt the windows tremble. She turned sharply toward the source of the disturbance. Outside the gallery, a gleaming Harley Davidson came to a halt with one last throaty roar of its engine. The golden light of the setting sun caressed the shiny curves of the vehicle, highlighting every detail of the bike, and casting everything in a soft, warm orange glow.

The motorcyclist, still astride her bike, let the roar of the engine gradually die down to a whisper. Her black boots touched the ground gently, one after the other, as the motorcycle steadied with a slight tremor. Bette watched her remove the helmet with a confident motion, freeing a cascade of red hair that gleamed under the summer sunset. Bette’s heart skipped a beat when the woman gave a quick shake of her head, sending her hair dancing freely around her face. With a slow, sensual movement, she gathered the side strands and pushed them back, revealing a face with determined eyes but gentle features. Then she dismounted, leaving the helmet in one of the saddlebags attached to the rear wheel, and, after greeting a few people at the entrance, she entered the gallery.

Bette followed the mysterious woman with her eyes, torn between the desire to look away and the irresistible attraction she felt.

"Rude," Bette muttered to herself, trying to shake off the intrusion and interruption of her contemplative moment. With a sigh, she refocused on the painting in front of her, raising her champagne glass slightly to savor the last sip. When she realized her glass was empty, she moved away in search of more wine, the only worthy companion for her evening. Venturing further into the gallery, Bette headed to the opposite side of the room, where a waiter seemed busy replenishing the glasses. With a grateful smile, she took a new flûte of champagne and continued her exploration, letting the displayed artworks guide her path.

Her steps finally led her to a room showcasing a single canvas. Imposing and dominant, the painting immediately captured her deepest attention. The enormous canvas was dominated by shades of blue, with touches of violet and white that seemed to illuminate the painting from within, giving the impression of sunlight piercing through dense trees in a dark wood. Every brushstroke, every nuance, revealed extraordinary technique, transforming the canvas into a portal to unknown yet fascinating worlds.

Bette approached with determined steps, irresistibly drawn by the visual power of the artwork. Her fingers instinctively reached out to touch the surface of the canvas but stopped a few centimeters short, respecting the delicate distance required by the piece. The gallery's lighting accentuated the painting's details, highlighting textures and color contrasts with crystal clarity. She then took a few steps back, positioning herself to observe the painting from a more distant, central perspective.

Bette allowed herself to be mesmerized by the interplay of light and shadow dancing across it, captivated by the sense of depth and complexity the painting evoked. It seemed as if the painted wood extended beyond the edges of the canvas, inviting her to lose herself among its branches and secrets. A shiver ran down her spine, raising the hairs on her arms, and she instinctively tightened her grip on the glass in her hands, seeking a tangible anchor to reality.

"What do you think about it?" A delicate voice, tinged with a subtle thread of sensuality, abruptly brought Bette back to the present. A faint scent of flowers enveloped her, and she felt warmth spreading over her skin like a caress. Without tearing her eyes away from the canvas, she replied, aware yet distant from the figure she noticed, with the corner of her eye, slowly approaching her.

"Interesting, perhaps the best piece in the entire exhibition," the brunette replied, her voice thick with admiration. She felt the presence beside her once again like a magnet, but she continued to focus on the painting, letting the words slip out naturally.

"And why do you say that?" The voice beside her was soft, steeped in curiosity.

Bette smiled, as if the question were a mere formality, she bit the inside of her cheek as her gaze remained fixed in front of her, captured by the magic of the painting.

"I find that the broad, fluid brushstrokes give the painting a sense of movement, as if the wind were dancing through the branches of the trees, propelling them into a silent dance. And that light, creeping into the right corner of the canvas, is like an irresistible invitation to the viewer to enter, to explore the secrets hidden among the dark trees, to go deep into the woods. And there's something in this artist's invitation that makes me want to accept it, without thinking twice, ignoring any danger that may lurk there in between."

"Would it make you accept an invitation?"

Bette felt the slight movement beside her, catching a glimpse of the woman turning to look at her. Before turning herself, however, the brunette continued, "Well, it's a painting that clearly manages to exalt the artist's sensitivity to nature and, I believe, also feelings, in an artistically experimental execution and technical mastery. So why shouldn't I trust her hand?"

It was only then that Bette turned her head, meeting the gaze of the figure next to her, and for a moment, the meeting of their eyes seemed to ignite a spark of understanding and possibility, as if their souls recognized each other among a thousand encounters. Bette lost herself for a moment in the hazel eyes, drawn in by her teasing smile that seemed to promise something. Time stood still when the brunette saw the redhead wet her lips with a slow, sensual swipe of her tongue. A shiver ran through her, a sudden and burning desire quickly transforming into a heat that started in her lower abdomen and spread uncontrollably through the rest of her body before settling between her legs. In that instant, she longed with all her being to know this woman.

Her eyes wandered along the woman's body, capturing every detail. The leather jacket left open just enough to frame, along with the black silk shirt, a glimpse of a seductive décolleté adorned with two gold chains, the cargo pants that hugged her hips and accentuated her legs, cinching delicately at the waist. As her gaze traveled back up the woman's body, the two remained motionless, locked in a stare filled with tension and inexplicable desire. The woman's voice, soft and enveloping, snapped Bette back into reality and she took a breath and returned to the present.

“Interesting interpretation of the piece and the artist…”

“Well, the attention and sensitivity of the artist are rare qualities these days,” Bette replied with a clipped tone, her resentment bubbling up toward this woman she had already pegged as egocentric.

“What did you say?” The redhead raised an eyebrow, unsure if the jab was aimed at her.

“Yes, perhaps no one has ever told you that your motorcycle is quite annoying and loud. Especially when you decide to park it at the entrance of a gallery where people are trying to focus on the art,” Bette retorted, stepping away and moving closer to the canvas, quickly glancing at the nameplate of the artist. Then she turned back to the redhead, adding, “It’s been a pleasure.”

“I can help you find her,” said the redhead with a suddenly playful and amused tone. But Bette, without stopping, turned towards her before leaving the room, smiling “Excuse me?”

“I can help you meet the artist.”

“No, thanks. I don’t need your help,” Bette replied and walked out of the room. She immersed herself in the crowd at the event, leaving her glass on a waiter’s tray and heading toward the entrance. Approaching one of the event staff, she quickly explained her desire to meet the artist to discuss a proposal for the exhibited painting.

The staff member, eager to assist, looked around “She was just here a moment ago, follow me.”

The two made their way through the crowd, zigzagging between groups more intent on drinking and flirting than observing the artwork. Bette noticed the gallery hostess approaching two women engrossed in conversation. A wave of frustration washed over her when she recognized the red hair and the posture of the motorcycle woman.

Not her again she thought to herself.

Bette’s eyes then shifted to the woman speaking with the redhead: a petite woman with Asian features and a neat and gentle appearance, whom she assumed was the artist. As Bette and the hostess got closer to the two women, Bette maintained a respectful distance, close enough to clearly hear every word.

“Miss Kennard? There’s a potential buyer, interested in one of your paintings,” announced the staff member before smiling at Bette and leaving her in the company of the two women. Before Bette could fully process the situation, her heart skipped a beat as the redhead turned towards her, a smug smile playing on her lips.

“I told you I could help you meet the artist,” she said, her voice half-laugh. “Pleasure, Tina Kennard.”

Bette stood motionless for a moment, her eyes fixed on Tina's delicate and slender hand extended towards her, waiting to be grasped. Time seemed to freeze, not long enough to become awkward, but sufficient to create palpable tension.

“Bette Porter,” she finally said, extending her hand and grasping Tina’s.

As soon as their fingers touched, an unexpected shiver ran through Bette’s body. The sensation of Tina’s hand in hers sent a thrill through her, and her eyes remained glued to the contact between their hands until Tina broke the moment of connection, withdrawing her hand from the grasp. The separation left Bette with a sense of emptiness, her gaze still locked on where their hands had joined.

"Hi, Bette. What were you interested in knowing?" Tina's tone was calm, gentle, and sensitive. Bette couldn't help but find this combination exciting.

"I think it's pretty clear that I love your work, the large painting displayed in the other room..."

"I figured as much, but it's nice to hear you say it." Tina didn't even let her finish, turning completely towards Bette and forgetting about the woman she had been talking to. Her hazel eyes found Bette's deep, dark gaze with magnetic attraction, making Bette blush slightly.

"I didn't want to interrupt, I can come back later," Bette said, nodding towards Tina's previous conversation partner.

"No need, I was just making small talk. I was actually waiting for you..."

"Oh..." Bette's expression became questioning. Is she flirting with me? she wondered, feeling a growing hope stir in her lower abdomen. She was momentarily taken aback, attracted to this woman and simultaneously embarrassed by the silence that had fallen between them.

"Is that all?" Tina teased with a playful tone and an implicit challenge, then continued, "What did you want to know about the painting?"

A few moments passed before Bette, letting out a little laugh, responded, "I was wondering what inspired you to paint it... I've seen other works of yours displayed here tonight, and it seems like a significant change in direction," Bette said, provoking the woman in front of her. So Tina stepped closer, shortening the distance. Her voice lowered, determined to maintain the tension between them.

"Would you like to find out?" Tina asked, her eyes fixed on Bette's mouth.

"Find out what?" Bette replied, feigning innocence, caught between attraction and the desire to maintain distance.

"How I find inspiration."

The exchange was immediate, intense.

"I'm only interested in the story behind that painting," Bette lied, trying to slow the pace, even as her excitement grew and Tina inched closer.

"Would you like me to tell you outside of here?" Tina's tone was inviting, calm, yet always tinged with unspoken desire.

"Do you invite all your potential clients outside ?" Bette sensed Tina's breath getting closer, the warmth of her body just inches away.

"No," Tina's reply was swift, decisive, leaving no room for doubt. "I just want to show you and tell you how your painting came to be."

The palpable tension between them were undeniable.

" My painting?" Bette chuckled, starting to lower her guard and relax a bit.

"Mmmh mmmh."

"I haven't bought it yet."

"I know... but I hope you will, or maybe you'll find something else that interests you more." she said breezily, her tone taking on a flirtatious edge

“Miss Kennard…”

“Tina, please.”

"Tina," Bette paused, clearing her throat, "I don't think that's an option."

"Bette, I fear we got off on the wrong foot. Let's start over. What do you say?" Tina proposed, extending her hand toward her again. The distance between them was now so close that Bette could almost feel the touch of Tina's fingers brushing her abdomen, deeply wishing they would. "I'm Tina, nice to meet you. And you are...?" added Tina with a friendly, inviting smile but a voice tinged with nervousness. Tina's hazel eyes softened as her fingers waited to be grasped by Bette.

The brunette hesitated for a moment before melting into a smile and taking Tina's hand, shaking it warmly and firmly.

"Bette," she replied, feeling a shiver when their hands touched again, and their eyes met once more. Any coldness or detachment Bette had tried to show was now gone. She watched Tina closely, noticing her lips slightly parted in a smile, and in a flash, she longed to kiss them for the first time, imagining the soft yield of her mouth, the tremble of her tongue.

Then Tina closed the gap and whispered to Bette, "So, do you want to get out of here?" she asked, even though she already knew the answer by then.

"Give me the address," Bette replied confidently, her eyes locking with Tina's, heat flooding her body.

"Come with me."

"No way, I'm not getting on that bike."

"But I have a second helmet, and this way you can't say yes and then not show up," Tina said with a smile, color flooding her cheeks, and it's desire, arousal, obviously and Bette wanted nothing more than to be alone with her as soon as possible.

"Okay, let's go."

But the two women remained silent for a few seconds, simply gazing at each other, a slow smile spreading across their lips. Then, Tina took Bette's hand and led her towards the exit. Along the way, she greeted a couple of people, but her attention was already clearly elsewhere.

As the glass door opened before them, the sun had dipped below the horizon, leaving New York bathed in a golden twilight that seemed to cling to the summer's warmth. Tina opened one of the saddlebags on her motorcycle and pulled out her helmet, placing it on the seat. Then she opened the other bag and took out a second helmet, handing it to Bette. The brunette turned it over in her hands before bursting into laughter.

“A helmet with a rooster crest on it?” she said, smiling, her eyebrow arched as she looked at Tina, who was already putting on her own helmet.

“Maybe I'll save that story for another time…” Tina laughed, then, seeing Bette struggle a bit with the helmet, she moved closer to assist.

“Here…let me help you.” Leaning in, Tina delicately worked to secure Bette’s helmet clasp. Inadvertently, her fingers brushed gently against the smooth skin of Bette's jaw. Bette's breath hitched in response, a subtle but unmistakable reaction to the intimate touch. “There you go,” Tina said, adjusting the strap one more time.

They stood there for a moment, their eyes locked, as if having a silent conversation, till they wanted anything more than to leave.

“Ready?” Tina asked.

Bette and Tina cruised through the city streets, the motorcycle's rumble blending with the urban noise. Despite the hustle and bustle, there was a peaceful vibe, caught between day and night. The warm breeze kissed their skin, a welcome contrast to the evening chill. The city lights danced on the streets, creating a captivating scene while Tina guided the bike with precision, hands firm on the handlebars as the engine hummed beneath her. Behind her, Bette nestled against Tina's back, moving with the bike's smooth flow.

Approaching a traffic light, the bike slowed gradually, Tina skillfully finding her footing as it came to a halt. The crimson hue of the traffic signal cast a cinematic glow upon them, casting soft, warm shadows over their figures. Instinctively, Bette slipped her hands beneath Tina's leather jacket, gently clasping her waist for stability.

The touch ignited Bette's senses, tuning into the steady cadence of Tina's breath and the rhythmic thud of her heart. It felt as though she could synchronize her own heartbeat with Tina's, even through the layers of clothing.

Her fingers sensed Tina's muscles tensing under her touch, an involuntary yet entirely natural reaction. The attraction between them was palpable, and Bette found herself craving that contact with every fiber of her being. Her fingers slid slowly from Tina's hips to the waist of her cargo pants. Emboldened, her fingertips breached the fabric of Tina's shirt, grazing her silky skin, sending shivers of intense desire down both their spines. With a held breath and a barely audible sigh, Tina allowed Bette's hands to explore, craving the brunette more with each passing second. Tina felt Bette's hands tightening around her, it was like a sweet torture, a pleasure that seeped under her skin.

When the traffic light changed from red to green in the blink of an eye, that moment of unexpected intimacy abruptly ended as the motorcycle resumed its course. Bette tightened her grip, anchoring herself securely to the redhead's body, which accelerated with desire.

After a few minutes, the rumble of the motorcycle gradually fading into the distance as they traversed the deserted street, the sound echoing off the brick walls of the surrounding buildings, diminishing alongside their cruising speed. Eventually, the bike came to a stop in front of a two-story building, its exterior composed of red bricks.

Tina brought the motorcycle to a halt, steadying herself, and lowered the kickstand. She turned slightly towards Bette, seated behind her, and extended a hand behind her. Bette took hold of Tina's hand, and she guided her as she carefully dismounted the bike.

"Here we are," Tina said, dismounting herself and removing the keys. Both left their helmets in the bags and then Tina approached a green wooden door with multiple panels and metal hinges, above which hung a "NO PARKING" sign. Bette smiled, shaking her head, and joined her, as she reached for the handle of the small door and, with a decisive gesture, opened it.

The two found themselves in a large but dimly lit space. At first, Bette could only discern vague shapes and shadows around them. The air carried a faint scent of paint and solvents, a familiar and intriguing aroma.

Tina moved with confidence "Wait…" she whispered, feeling around the side of the door. When she found the switch nearby, she flicked it, illuminating the space with a dim light. A soft glow spread slowly, gradually revealing the interior of the studio, unfolding before them in all its chaotic beauty. The floor was scattered with colored sheets, sketches, and palettes covered in paint stains in every imaginable hue. The white walls were adorned with drawings, sketches, and paintings, each telling a unique and vibrant story. Bette took in every detail, from the paint jars to brushes, spatulas, scattered about in a continuous creative flow.

Some drawings were simple pencil outlines, while others exploded with vivid colors. Larger canvases dominated the space, displaying works in various stages of completion. Dozens of canvases lined the walls, some hung, but most lying on the floor.

The two women stood at the entrance, their eyes wandering the vast space before Tina broke the silence.

"Come, let me give you a tour," Tina's voice roused Bette, who stepped forward as the redhead closed the door behind them. Then Tina placed a hand on Bette's lower back, inviting her to step further inside.

The brunette gazed in awe at the beauty of the place, the large table at the center of the cluttered space strewn with materials: art magazines, books, cardboard, and boxes overflowing with papers and samples.

As they walked slowly towards the center of the location, Bette noticed a small red staircase near the right wall, leading up to an upper level. She wondered what other art lay up there.

"It's a mess, I know," Tina said, moving a few brushes here and there as if trying to tidy up.

"It's beautiful," Bette whispered, eliciting a chuckle from Tina.

"Come, let me show you something," Tina invited her, an edge to her voice, gesturing with her head to follow her a few steps further.

When they reached the end of the space, still partially in darkness, Tina bent down and switched on a spotlight aimed at the wall at the back of the room. The light suddenly illuminated a large painting, still unfinished, as big as the one Bette had admired at the gallery. It was an explosion of colors and shapes that captivated the brunette's gaze, and she stood there staring at it for what felt like an eternity.

She approached the canvas, close enough to admire the details of the brushstrokes, the thickness of the paint, and some points that spoke of indecision, where the colors mixed several times, from right to left, obliquely, where the shades depended on a dirty brush. Bette raised a hand as if to touch the canvas, to feel the sensation of color beneath her fingers. But then she took a step back again and stood once more, admiring that piece in its entirety.

Bette stood in rapt admiration before it, so lost in the whirlwind of hues and forms that she didn’t notice Tina approaching her stealthily. The redhead watched her from behind drinking in the figure with an intense gaze, much like the one Bette directed at the painting before her. With feline grace, Tina slinked closer, closing the distance until she was almost brushing against Bette. Her soft, crimson lips hovered near the sensitive skin of Bette’s neck, exuding a warmth that sent powerful shivers cascading down Bette’s spine.

She whispered against the brunette’s ear, a little surprised by her own breathlessness "Do you like it?” her voice is husky and dripping with want “I can't seem to move forward with it...”. Tina’s hands found their way to Bette’s hips.

The brunette nearly jumped from the unexpected touch, startled to find Tina so close behind her, Tina’s hands possessively on her body. A shiver raced down her spine, quickly transforming into a wave of excitement that spread like wildfire through her veins and down to her core, fueled by the raw heat emanating from Tina. She could feel the redhead’s lips hovering just a breath away from her skin, a sensual promise hanging tantalizingly in the air. Even though they hadn’t yet made contact, the mere proximity of Tina’s lips ignited every fiber of her being with desire and the brunette melted back against Tina, who nuzzled the side of her face.

"It's... it's beautiful,” Bette nodded and managed, her voice barely a whisper as she struggled to maintain her composure. But her breath caught in her throat as Tina's lips now brushed against her.

“You’re beautiful too,” Tina mouthed on her delicate skin, her tone low and dangerously seductive.

Her lips lingered deliberately on Bette’s neck, causing her to tilt her head slightly to the side—an unmistakable invitation for the redhead not to hold back any longer. After a few tantalizing seconds, Tina’s lips decisively pressed against Bette’s neck, sending an electric shockwave through both of them. Tina kissed with open lips, slowly tracing a path that started just behind Bette’s ear and trailed down the length of her neck, leaving a wake of shivers as she went. Tina’s hands kept Bette close to her own body, each moment of closeness and intimacy deepening as their bodies pressed against one another.

Tina watched intently, noticing how Bette closed her eyes and licked her lips, her chest rising and falling more noticeably with each kiss. She felt Bette’s body yielding as her hands slid down to her hips, deepening their hold and pulling her closer, finally closing the remaining space between them.

Bette, fighting against the overwhelming sensations and trying to regain control, abruptly turned around. Her eyes quickly locked onto Tina’s hazel ones before trailing down to her lips, glistening from the kisses on her neck. She swallowed hard before speaking.

“Don’t think I’ve forgotten about asking you the story behind that painting…” Bette’s eyes darted between Tina’s, then fixated on her lips. But any further words were stifled as Tina’s lips suddenly pressed softly against hers and she tasted absolutely divine, and the kiss was better than anything Bette had ever experienced or could have imagined.

Tina’s lips were soft and inviting, her tongue dancing against Bette’s like a seasoned seductress. The kiss began slow and tentative, with their lips and tongues timidly exploring and familiarizing themselves with one another. But soon, their mouths collided with more determination, a fervent passion igniting between them. Entwined as one, Bette couldn’t discern who issued the satisfied sigh or who let escape an urgent moan as the kiss deepened. It quickly turned into a hungry, almost feral kiss, their lips parting eagerly, allowing their tongues to stoke the fire of their desire. Tina’s hand tangled in Bette’s hair, pulling her desperately closer, while the other slid up and down her back. Bette’s hands found Tina’s hips, pulling her in, causing Tina to let out a small sound that only fueled Bette’s fantasy further. The taste of Tina’s hot, swollen mouth was incredibly intoxicating, and the sensation of her body, her breasts pressed against Bette’s, brought a mix of comfort and excitement. Somehow, Tina felt perfect in her arms. She was divine. She was addictive.

Bette was the first to break the kiss, a delicious tension building stronger and more insistently in her abdomen. Both of them panted from the intensity of the kiss, and it was clear that neither of them truly wanted it to end. With a silent agreement, Bette shrugged off her jacket and reached for the zipper of Tina’s leather one, slowly pulling it down. Her eyes filled with desire as the zipper descended past the curve of Tina’s breasts, the slight bounce from the newfound freedom accentuating the slick heat of Bette’s arousal.

Keeping their eyes locked, Bette slid the jacket off Tina’s shoulders, her fingers grazing delicately over Tina’s breasts through the thin fabric of her shirt, tracing the outline of her bra. Tina shivered at the touch, her desire mounting, and she placed her hands on Bette’s shoulders. Tina leant closer, her lips just a breath away from Bette’s “Turn around”.

Bette’s breath hitched, her pulse quickening as she obeyed, turning around slowly. Tina’s hands moved with deliberate gentleness, caressing Bette’s sides before sliding up to graze her breasts. Bette moaned softly, her body responding to the sensual touch, feeling Tina’s warm breath on the back of her neck. The redhead pressed her advantage, her lips trailing a line along Bette’s shoulder, her hands exploring and eliciting gasps of pleasure.

But then Tina took a step back and reached towards the table to their right and grabbed a paintbrush. She pulled a nearby chair closer, placing a bucket of red paint on it. Bette watched her with curiosity, eager to interrupt this diversion and return to the intoxicating taste and exploration of their kisses. A warmth already deeply built low in her belly, spreading through her body and settling between her legs.

“Take this,” Tina said, her voice scratchy, soft, handing Bette a paintbrush dipped in red paint. Bette hesitated, meeting Tina’s eyes and seeing nothing but desire. Then her gaze dropped to the brush before she finally took it.

“Paint,” Tina commanded with a slight tilt of her head towards the canvas.

“Tina, I can’t,” Bette replied, a disbelieving laugh escaping her lips.

“Of course, you can. Paint for me Bette”

“I can’t, it’s your artwork, Tina.”

“Feel this…” The redhead murmured, taking Bette’s hand, the one holding the brush, and intertwining their fingers around the handle. With gentle pressure, she guided Bette’s hand upwards towards the canvas. Together, their hands painted the first stroke on the blank surface. Slowly, Tina moved behind Bette, maintaining their joined hands, arms outstretched towards the canvas.

“Take more paint,” Tina whispered, her breath hot against Bette’s ear as she guided their hand back to the bucket. Bette watched their hands, their fingers seamlessly intertwining. As the brush touched the canvas again, paint pooling at the point of contact, Tina’s free hand slid down to Bette’s waist and then slipped under her shirt. Her fingers traced slow, tantalizing circles around Bette’s navel, sending shivers down Bette’s spine and making her heart race.

As Tina’s fingers roamed higher, brushing against the sensitive skin just below Bette’s breasts, the paintbrush was dragged forcefully downward, crafting a stroke that spoke volumes about Bette’s state of mind. Her head tilted back, and her free hand found the nape of Tina’s neck, pulling the redhead’s mouth closer to her neck, to her aching body. Bette’s breath quickened, her focus torn between the sensual strokes on the canvas and the electric touch of Tina’s exploring hand. Every caress, every shift of Tina’s body pressed against her back, only heightened Bette’s arousal.

Tina didn’t need any further prompting. Her lips descended, painting Bette’s skin with kisses of raw desire. Without breaking contact, she whispered against Bette’s skin, “Again…” 

Bette seemed to lose control of every gesture, her movements becoming erratic as she completely surrendered to Tina’s touch, to the intoxicating sensation of her lips and hands.

Tina guided their hands again, the brush soaking up new paint. As the first drop of red hit the white canvas, Tina’s other hand moved higher, slipping under Bette’s bra to grasp one of her breasts. A moan escaped Bette, her head heavyly falling back to rest on Tina’s shoulder while her eyes shut closed. Her nipple hardened under Tina’s attention, the redhead squeezing and pinching it with fervor and hunger, and Bette’s excitement became an uncontrollable, wet ache between her legs.

“Tina…” she whispered and moaned, her tone charged almost with pleading.

Tina responded by teasing Bette’s nipple, rolling it gently between her fingers as the brush in their joined hands painted erratic, passionate strokes on the canvas. Bette’s body arched instinctively, pressing into Tina’s touch, her breath coming in short, sharp gasps. Every movement, every caress drove Bette closer to the edge.

“One more…paint with me,” Tina murmured, her lips and teeth yet again grazing Bette’s neck. For the last time, Tina guided their hands toward the paint, the brush dipping into the crimson liquid just as her other hand slid down from Bette’s breast to the waistband of her pants. Quickly undoing the button and lowering the zip, her fingers boldly crossed that boundary, reaching the lace that enveloped Bette’s intimacy, causing her to surrender to the sensation.

“You know what’s next…and I know you want it” Tina teased, chuckling throatily “just one more stroke,”.

Feeling Tina pressed against her and the artist’s hand so low on her body sent butterflies fluttering in Bette’s stomach, her hips moving involuntarily at the thought of Tina’s fingers venturing further into her underwear. Then the brunette opened her eyes, and it was her hand now guiding, leading their fingers and the paintbrush across the canvas, fully aware of what that new layer of paint would signify. She desired their hands to move faster, wished her heart would slow its frantic pace.

As the brushstroke merged with the previous ones, Tina’s hand slipped past the lace, and Bette stifled a moan, fighting the urge to press her back harder against Tina. Tina’s fingers explored but just teasing the slick heat of Bette’s core, moving with deliberate slowness. Bette’s breath hitched, her eyes half-lidded as she focused on the dual sensations of the slickness of the paint mirroring the wetness building between her legs.

As Tina watched the response of Bette’s body to her touch, she felt Bette’s fingers slowly release the paintbrush, letting it fall to the floor. Their fingers intertwined more tightly, as if Bette sought an anchor in Tina’s hand. Tina’s fingers grew more assertive.

“You’re so wet…” Tina shivered; a little breathless laugh escaped her.

“Tina…”

“I want you Bette” Tina gasped, and licked her neck just before kissing it with anticipation for the brunette’s words while she teased the entrance of Bette’s core for just a moment longer.

“Then fuck me” Bette made a swallowing sound, and Tina plunged her finger deeply inside the brunette, and she started repeating the motion, in-ou t -in , ensuring each thrust brought her palm into direct contact with Bette’s clit. 

Tina used her fingers, sliding deep and curling them with a force that left Bette breathless. If Bette thought she knew what it meant to be fingered, she was clearly mistaken until this very moment. Despite the position, however intimate, the sensation Tina was giving her was overwhelming. When the redhead’s fingers curled inside her, it was absolutely—everything she had ever desired. Warm and tight, like an earthquake of pleasure spreading between her legs. Tina leaned over her, and Bette felt her warm breath tickling the back of her ears, while her hips began to rock in time with Tina’s movements, building and driving her closer to climax.

As Bette’s breathing grew labored and erratic, Tina plunged two fingers fully inside her, moving them deeply and rhythmically against her inner walls, quickly finding that elusive spot that sent the brunette spiraling into ecstasy. Bette guided their still intertwined hands to her breast, urging Tina to pay attention to every inch of her aching body. Then, releasing Tina’s hand, she reached back, pulling the redhead closer, needing her touch more than ever.

“Oh…yes…” she moaned at a decisive thrust “Like that, stay there,” she panted, placing her hand on Tina's between her legs, surrendering her body to the touch, legs beginning to tremble.

The orgasm ripped through her like a tidal wave, her core tightening convulsively around Tina’s fingers. Bette’s eyes fluttered shut, her lips parting in a silent cry of pleasure. She licked her lips and sighed so wonderfully that Tina felt intoxicated by the sight, realizing with a mixture of awe and desire that this woman could become an addiction, far more than just a night of passion.

“I need you to kiss me, Tina,” Bette whispered, her voice heavy with need.

Turning in Tina’s arms, the movement allowed the painter to drive her fingers deeper inside her, pulling her close as their lips met in a passionate kiss. They moved back, and Tina guided Bette, gently pressing her against the bare, unpainted side of the canvas. Bette moaned, Tina swallowing her sound as her hand kept a steady rhythm, feeling Bette teetering on the edge.

Their mouths remained glued together, chaotic and out of sync, but passionately inseparable.

Tina could feel Bette’s wetness coating her hand, feeling the pressure where Bette ground against her taut muscles. The backdrop provided leverage, allowing Bette to arch her body beneath Tina’s, craving a union that grew increasingly intense and profound. And then, Bette surrendered completely to the skilled fingers thrusting into her, stars bursting behind her closed eyelids with every deeper, more insistent motion of those fingers inside her.

“One more,” Tina whispered, her lips brushing Bette’s, her eyes studying every contour of Bette’s face in their intimate peak. Bette’s muscles contracted one last time, and her cry of pleasure filled the studio. The climax hit hard and fast. The orgasm had stifled her words. Sudden and blinding, sharp and overwhelming. Bette felt herself completely detonated under those fingers. Tina continued to stay inside the brunette, until Bette could take no more, until she collapsed forward, letting the redhead hold her, help her to ride the orgasm out.

After Bette came, her mind hazy, she pressed her forehead against Tina’s, lifting a hand to caress her face. Her thumb brushed over Tina’s lower lip, and Tina took it between her teeth, sucking it into her mouth. The sensation made Bette shiver again with renewed need. As she withdrew her thumb, she met Tina’s gaze, a veil of sweat misted their eyes but still they were now brighter with intent and desire. The artist removed her fingers, and Bette whimpered at the loss, Tina’s hands pressing against the canvas behind them as she captured Bette’s lips with her own once more. Passion ignited their kiss, holding Bette pressed between the incomplete masterpiece and her lover.

There was a moment of silence, their breaths deep and irregular, then Tina laughed drunkenly, breaking the kiss “I think the story behind this painting will be far more interesting than any other”."