Its been 2 months since the night Tina walked out on Bette, only to leave her in her sorrows. And not a word has been spoken between them. Occasionally Bette would see Tina at the Planet, but got nothing but a cold look each time. So she decided to give Tina her space and not call until the time was right. But she also wasnt ready to talk to Tina, she wasnt ready to have to try and explain her reason of being unfaithful to her lover of 7 years.

It hasnt been so easy for Tina either. Every day that goes by just seems so surreal. Waking up with no one by her side, its as if half of her is no longer alive. The big picture in the past year of her life has been to give Bette the family she claimed to have wanted. It felt as if Bette picked up that picture, along with her heart, and ripped in into a million pieces right in front of her. And it was an unspeakable pain.

As Tina lied in bed, she heard a faint knock on the door.

Alice: Tina, are you awake?

Tina: Yeah, come in – said Tina groggy.

Alice: Hey sweetie, I made you some breakfast if you want to eat before you leave for work.

Tina: Okay, thanks, Ill be out in a second

Before Alice walked out, Tina gave her the biggest, warmest smile. All Alice could think wasHow could Bette let something so beautiful like that go?

Tina: Wow, youve really out done yourself this time Al. This looks great!

Alice: Well, you know how I do. – Alice let out a little giggle.

Tina: Hey Al, I just wanted to thank you for being so supportive and patient with me these past couple of months. I cant express my appreciation. Im looking for my own place, so I shouldnt be here too much longer.

Alice just gave her a knowing smile and said-

Alice: Take all the time you need sweetie.

Tina looked down and smiled. There was a moment of silence and then the phone rang.

Tina: Oh, Ill get it, its probably Michelle.

Michelle and Tina had actually become pretty good friends. They work together down at the Center with Oscar, and Michelle frequently gave Tina a ride to work. Tina really liked spending time with Michelle. Not only was she unbelievably beautiful, she was nice and caring, she knew how to make Tina forget all of the turmoil she is going through. She gave Tina a sense of stability. So she answered the phone.

Tina: Hey Michelle!

Michelle: Hi Tina, hey listen Im running a little late so I should be there in about 30 minutes okay?

Tina: Okay, sounds good!

Tina thanked Alice for breakfast and headed to her bedroom to get ready.

Alice: So whats going on between you and Michelle – Alice said leaning against the doorframe.

Tina: Nothing, she just gives me a ride to work and we like to hang out is all.

Alice: Uh huh, dont act like I didnt go to lunch with yall that one day. There is a lot more than hanging out going ontrust.

Tina: Alice.

Alice: Just let me ask you thisare you over Bette?

Tina: Im not close to being over anything. Ive never been hurt the way that Bette hurt me. Alice, I love Bette, and always will no matter how much I fight it. And the more I love her, the more it seems to hurt. And for some reason while Im with Michelle, the pain goes away for that moment.

Alice: You know, you havent even tried seeing Bette to talk about maybe working things out.

Tina: I did see her, at the Planet a week ago.

Alices eyes got wide.

Alice: Well, what happened?

Tina: Nothing, as soon as we made eye contact, I got this sensation of mixed emotionspain, anger, and most of all desire. Im no ready to talk to her so I left right away. I had to meet Michelle anyways.

Alice: Okay, well all Im saying is to take it slow with Michelle.

Tina: Al, there is nothing to take slow, but thanks.

Alice: I dont know T, the first time I saw her I wanted to rip her clothes off as soon as I opened the door. She is fine! And I was getting good vibes; I could tell she was feeling me ya know.

Tina: Whatever Al, keep dreaming.

Alice: Oh believe me, I have!

As Alice was just about to describe her oh so sexual dream, when there was a knock on the door. Tina quickly gave Alice a kiss and was out the door with Michelle.

As they walked down the stairs to Michelles BMW, Tina couldnt help but notice the curves of Michelles body. How her hips swayed as she took each step. The way her low cut jeans accented her bottom and exposed her cute butterfly tattoo on her lower back. But what she liked most about Michelle was her hair. She had long, curly, brunette hair that just reached the middle of her back, with blond highlights.

When they got to the car, Michelle put the top down and gave Tina a mischievous smile. Tina didnt know what is was for, but she could stare at that smile for hours.

Michelle: So.

Tina: Whats up Michelle?

Michelle: Wanna do something sort of crazy?

Tina: Like

Michelle: I dont know, lets start off by playing hooky and then well take it from there.

Michelle just smiled, winked, and started the car.