Tina was lying in bed, fully awake. The sun was rising, the window was open and she was feeling chilly. She moved to cover herself with the sheets and seeing the beautiful body at her side, smiled. There was no way she could explain last nights events. What happened had nothing to do with what she had planned the moment she left Alices apartment.

On her way home, Tina called Jack. After a few minutes of small talk Tina got the courage to ask her out. Jack told her that she had work that night. She was going to play at a new jazz club with some of her friends. Tina felt disappointed but Jack invited her, encouraged her to go see the show. It was going to be an early gig so theyd leave soon and have a late date. Tina accepted, happy to think that she finally was going to have a date with Jack.

It was taking Tina more than usual to get ready. She didnt know what to wear, her hair looked messy and she was feeling fat. All her clothes were over the bed, she took another looked at them and sighed deeply. Mg! so many clothes and nothing to wear!. As she was having second thoughts about the whole date plan she heard the doors bell. She walked to open already knowing who was at the other side of the front door.

I knew you were gonna be a mess Kennard!. Alice was rolling her eyes, looking at Tina, smiling.

Hey You, Al”
No hey you me T, You called her, right?

Tina nodded, smiling.

And thats what you going to wear? (Alice was pointing Tinas outfit, she was in her under wear, barefoot) nice bra!, *****
Very funny Al

As they entered the bedroom, seeing the clothes all over the room made Alice smiled broadly.

Wow, Hurricane Tina ?
I have nothing to wear, Al!
What you mean you have nothing to wear? Whats this? (Alice was picking an old sundress that Tina loved ), oh okno sundress T,

Alice was enjoying the moment, she was seated on the bed, looking at Tina who was studying her image on the mirror, frowning.
So tell me, whats the plan?
She has a gig, am going to see the show and afterwards we will have our date
Cool, sounds like fun
Alice was looking at the clothes and picking some.
What about this T?
You want me to wear a backless shirt on my first date?
Why not? Is hot and looks awesome on you
Mmm,, I dont know Al, dont you think is a bit too obvious for a first date?
Not at all, you want to score tonight T?
What? Come on, Al
What? If you dont, whats the problem with the outfit then? Wear jeans and a t- shirt, that way will be obvious that you are not looking for anything exciting to happen
Whats wrong with jeans and a t-shirt?
Nothing, I love girls in them, but is not tempting or ***** at first sight (Alice was thinking, remembering), nah , forget it!, thatd be ***** as ***** too.
Al, you are not helping!
Ok, ok what about this leather pants and a white t shirt?

Tina stared at Alice, mute.

What?, whats wrong with that?
Al, am not going to a Guns&Roses concert ok?, this is a jazz place.
Ok ok, what are you now? Martha Steward of clothes?

Tina sat down on the bed, rolling her eyes. She took a look at the clock and screamed.

Mg Al, am soooooo late!, Ok thats it. Give me that (pointed) and this (took it from the floor), and (looked around) could you get my leather boots from the closet?

In ten minutes Tina was ready to go. She kissed Alice goodbye and left her at Danas, watching tv.


Jack was already playing when Tina entered the club. She saw her at the piano, playing a solo. It was the first time Tina was seeing her playing and was amazed by how good she was.
The audience was enjoying the show and the place was very crowded. Tina looked around for an empty table but there was none so she walked to the bar and found an empty stool at the end of it, close to the small stage. She was listening to the band, so lost into the music that she didnt notice Jack staring at her. The moment Tina opened her eyes she saw Jack looking at her, playing for her. Tina blushed immediately, feeling not only Jacks eyes on her but everybody else too. She looked down, embarrassed by the attention but when she looked up she smiled, looking back at Jacks tender eyes.

The show went on for another half an hour and by the end of it Tina already had a couple of drinks in her body. She was feeling a bit tipsy, not only from the drinks she had but from Jacks flirting looks. Jack met her at the bar and leaning slowly over her, she asked Tina, whispering on her ear, not touching her.

What you want to do now Tina?

Tina was surprised by how much she wanted Jack. She didnt have the courage to put into words what she wanted to do so she took Jacks hand and led her to the back of the club.


The moment they reach the end of the club, far away from the crowd, close to the service door, Tina pushed Jack to the wall and started kissing her. Her kiss was furious, demanding and very hot. Tinas hands were all over Jack. She could not stop herself, she wanted to touch every part, every inch of her soft body. She was being so aggressive that she was getting aroused just thinking about it. She took Jacks shirt off, and took a good look at her amazing breast. She enjoyed the sight, after so many yoga classes and a few steamy dreams she was able to see the real thing and she had to admit that it was a truly beautiful image. Jack was enjoying Tinas look, but she was taking too much time watching her *****, so trying to get Tinas attention back she moved her hips to touch Tinas.

So? Jacks voice brought Tina back to the moment and looking at Jack with a mischievous smile she took one of her nipples in her mouth and started playing with it, teasing. Tina was been driven by a force new to her. She did things to Jack that shed never ever thought she could do to another person apart from Bette and she was enjoying every minute of it. She was enjoying the new Tina, the aggressive, driven Tina, the in control Tina.

But then she was so lost in her performance that she didnt realize that Jack was already done with it. Jack was resting her head on Tinas shoulder, she was breathing deeply, trying to compose herself. Tina was feeling a bit embarrass by her whole performance. She moved apart and looked at Jacks face, feeling sad instead of happy. She leaned and kissed Jack sweetly on the lips.

“It wasnt that bad, right?” Jacks voice was back to normal. She was holding Tinas hand.
“Am sorry Jack, am really are”. Tina was looking at Jack, with tears in her eyes.
“Dont be, am the one that really enjoyed the moment. Jack was smiling, caressing Tinas face, erasing her tears.
“I dont know what got into me Jack
Jack nodded, taking her shirt from the floor.

“Why dont we have a drink T?”
“Ok”. Tina was not sure what to say or do now so she just followed Jack

They walked back to the club. Tina noticed the bartender winking Jack while she asked for their drinks. Tina blushed just imagining that hed have seen them.
They walked to an almost hidden table close to the stage and sat down.
They looked at each other for a while, in silence. Jack took her purse from under the piano and got a pack of cigarette.
“You want one T?”
“Eh?, No, I.., I didnt know you smoke”
“I dont”
Tinas inquiring look made Jack smiled.
“Just on special occasions”
Oh Tina was blushing again.

Jack inhaling deeply leaned towards Tina.

Tell me Tina, what is like to be in love?

Tina was taking aback by the question. She looked at Jack, trying to read her face. It was blank but then a tiny smile started growing.

Being in love T, I dont think I have ever been in love.
Really? Tina could not move her eyes away from Jacks.
yes Jack was smiling but her eyes were watered in sadness.
And what makes you think I know what it feels like, Jack? Tina was finding difficult to talk about love looking at Jack, seeing her sweet smile, feeling her warm body so close to hers.
Because I can see it in your eyes Tina, you are in love.
Am I?
Yes, with Bette

Tina felt her heart sinking. What was this woman talking about?. She didnt want to talk about Bette with Jack, not here, not now.

If you think so, why did you let me do what I just did?
Because you wanted to, you needed to and god knows I was dying for you to touch me.

Tina had to smile at Jacks answer. It was true, it was real and it was scarily accurate.

“Its creepy how well you know me Jack”

Tina reached to take Jacks hand in hers, wanted to play with her long thing fingers. She looked at their hands together and smiled, it felt nice. But then she looked up, hoping to find Jack eyes but instead she found herself looking at the last person she could ever imagine in a place like that.