Tina went inside and readied herself for bed. All night, all she could think about was how Bette looked. Very professional and even more *****. Why am I having all of these crazy thoughts? I don’t even like women, but something is drawing me towards her. I don’t get it, I’m supposed to love Brad.
Bette went home and took a long, hot bath. Again, all that she could think about was how she had wanted to just hold Tina, to be able to brush her own lips against Tina’s. She didn’t want to push her away, but she wanted to make sure that she certainly laid the bait out…Find out where she works, send flowers, show up unannounced with dinner….all the right things….
Tina had agreed to meet her at the gallery tommorrow at 3pm. Bette had wanted to take advantage of her love of art and show it to the one that she knew would appreciate it the most. That would also be the perfect opportunity to find out more about Tina, herself..Bette finally got out of the bath, and went to bed.Laying there naked as she had always slept, the feel of the silk covers brushing against her nipples made her hot. She had a burning desire to have Tina here with her tonight. Even though she knew it was going to be a tough road to pave, she was very interested in getting to know this woman, to know everything about her. As she rolled over under the cover, the soft, satin sheet rubbed against her nipples again, and she couldn’t stop herself from running her hand down to her already hot spot. She rubbed her fingers over this spot soft at first, but the more she massaged, the closer she came, all the while imagining having Tina right here in her bed. Finally, she slid 2 fingers inside, and began to thrust hard and moan until she came over and over, and over again… She laid there in bed, her heart already aching for someone that she knew she may never get the opportunity to have, but she couldn’t give up on it..She would definately persue this woman..After all, she was different than any other woman she had come into contact with..This woman made her feel sensations that she had never felt before with another woman. Just from looking at her..
The next morning, Bette awoke and sat around watching some t.v. Something, she never had time to do. All the while, Tina on her mind. She couldn’t really even concentrate on the t.v. Finally, she got up and cleaned the apartment, then decided to shower and get dressed. It was almost 3 by then, and she couldn’t wait any longer, she had to go on to the gallery. There was a few things to take care of there before Tina arrived.
A few minutes after she arrived there, Tina pulled up and parked behind Bette’s car. She fiddled around in her car a few seconds, then went to the door and knocked. Bette walked to the door to unlock it and as she laid her eyes on Tina, a huge smile just bursted from her. Tina returned the smile and then Bette opened the door.
“Hi.” she said.
‘Hey.” said Tina. “Sorry that I’m a little late, I got caught up in something.”
“Brad?” asked Bette coyly.
“Um, no, actually I had to go by my office for a minute; there were a few things I needed to take care of before I came here..”
“Oh.” said Bette, “Well, follow me and I will show you those paintings that I promised to.” Bette turned around and walked. She looked behind her and noticed that Tina was not following.
That same picture that she loved so much had called her name yet again.
“You really do love that painting, don’t you?” asked Bette.
“You have no idea.” said Tina. She never took her eyes off of it.
“Come on. There are plenty more where that one came from. And they are all brand new. The only people that have seen them are the painter, you and myself.” Bette turned around, and thought to herself, ‘Oh My God, she is so beautiful.’ All the while, Tina was thinking the same thing, trying to push the thoughts out of her mind.
They walked to the back of the gallery and downstairs to the cellar. As they rounded the corner, to go into the room where all of the paintings were delivered, Tina stopped dead in her tracks.
She put her hand over her mouth as it held wide open, “Oh my god, that is so beautiful.” she said as she looked at the table covered with various fruits and foods, in the middle of the table was 2 candles, and 3 red roses.
“I was hoping that you had an early lunch, and you would be hungry.” said Bette with a smile as she looked at Tina.
“Um..yes…i did…” stuttered Tina. “and yes, I am hungry.” she said staring in awe at how gorgeous this was.
“Well, come on and sit. We can eat, then look at those paintings.” said Bette as she walked over to the table and pulled the chair out for Tina.
Tina sat in the chair and Bette pushed it up for her. “I didn’t know exactly what you like to eat, so I took the liberty of getting a little of everything…”
“I see that.” said Tina as she grabbed one of the strawberries and slowly devoured it. “Um, these are so good!”
“Yea, they came from that fruit stand on the corner, their strawberries are always fresh there.”
“Eat alot of strawberries, do we?”
“On certain occassions.” said Bette smiling and knowing exactly what she meant by that comment.
“So what are the roses for?” asked Tina.
“They are for you. There are 3 there. The first one is for the day I met you, second one is for the second time I saw you, and the third is for today, the third time I’ve seen you.” Bette smiled.
“Um, I don’t know what to say.” said Tina as she looked at Bette.
“You don’t have to say anything.” smiled Bette. Just sit here and enjoy the food.”
They both sat quietly eating whatever it was that they wanted at that moment. Bette watched this beautiful woman out of the corner of her eye. Wow she thought..I just want to go over there and pull her into a hug, but I can’t right now. I have to take it easy, so that I don’t push her away.
Tina looked up from her strawberry, “What?” she said. She could feel Bette staring a hole through her.
Bette jumped, “I’m sorry. Am I making you uncomfortable?”
“No. No. I just figured I had something in my hair, or a strawberry seed stuck in my teeth, the way you were staring at me.” said Tina smiling.
“I’m sorry..You are just so…” Bette stopped mid-sentence not wanting to say too much so that she wouldn’t push Tina away.
“What?”
“It’s just that you are so beautiful, I can’t keep my eyes off of you.” said Bette.
“Bette, I told you before that I’m straight. I’ve never even thought about other women.But, thank you.”
“There is a first time for everything, Tina Kennard.” smiled Bette
“Where are those paintings?” asked Tina, quickly changing the subject.
Bette didn’t push the issue, she just stood up and walked to the paintings. “They start here” said Bette as she pointed to the first painting, “and they go this way, 2…3….4….and so on.” she pointed into a circle around her.
Tina walked up to the first painting and looked as Bette stood behind her and watched her every move. “This is unreal.” said Tina as she turned around to find Bette staring at her. “I know…some things are so unreal, until they are made into something real.” said Bette. Their eyes held tight to eachother for what seemed like an eternity. Tina turned around and checked the rest of the paintings out…while Bette stood back and watched her.
As they walked away from the art, “So, Tina, what do you do?”
“Um, I work with needy children..I help them find homes and families who will love them. I have this special love for children.” said Tina
“Like the love of your art?” asked Bette.
“Yea, but differnt though..”
“So,where is this place that you spend your days at?” asked Bette
“It’s 2 blocks over.’ said Tina looking down at the floor.
“Oh. I’d love to come by sometime and see exactly what you do..I love children too.”
“I want children one day.” said Tina
‘That can easily be arranged’ thought Bette
“I do too.” said Bette.
“But how?” asked Tina..
“HUH?”
“You are *****. Right? How do you plan to make babies? Spit babies don’t grow.” said Tina joking around.
‘You are ***** too’ thought Bette, ‘You just don’t know it yet.’
“Yes, I prefer women. But two women can have babies too. They just do it a different way.”
“Yea, I guess that is right.”
“Would you like anything else to eat?” asked Bette.”No thanks. I think I should be going now.” said Tina.
“You don’t have to.”
“I really should get back home, I promised Brad dinner tonight.”
Bette felt the jelousy rise in her..”So, can I see you again? Maybe dinner next week?”
“Um,I don’t know. Im not so sure that is a good idea.” said Tina.
“Why?” asked Bette with a worried look on her face.
“You want something different than I do.” said Tina.
Bette looked down to the floor. “I’m sorry if I made you uncomfortable.”
“It’s okay. I’m not uncomfortable….just a little weird feeling around you.” said Tina.
“*****, I’m sorry.” said Bette.
“It’s okay. I’ve got to get going now.”
“Ok. Come on, I will walk you out.”
Bette walked her to the door, unlocked it and held it open..She looked at Tina, “I am so sorry that I made you feel uncomfortable.”
“It’s okay, really.” said Tina with a smile. Their eyes locked for a few moments and even though Bette wanted so badly to kiss her, she couldn’t risk totally running her away.
“See ya sometimes.” said Bette.
“Ok.” said Tina as she walked out of the door and to her car.
Bette just stood there watching Tina walk away..She is so much like a drug, such a short time and I am already addicted to her. I will have her one day, and I won’t stop until I do…I plan on doing everything in my power to help her fall in love with me..She is the one…The one I want to spend the rest of my life with…I guess I do believe in love at first sight….. My plan is working….

To be continued….