A Love Story

Chapter 3


Tina dressed in a long skirt and blouse, and sandals. She had pulled her hair up. She was comfortable, but very *****. She was ready for her date.

Bette put on a pair of white slacks and a burgundy colored blouse that barely covered her toned stomach. She left her hair down curls every where. She was ready for her date.

Tina arrived to pick up Bette promptly at 7. She knocked on the door. Bette answered. You could hear Tinas sharp intake of breath and she smiled.
It was just every time Tina saw Bette Porter she was startled at her beauty. It was like each time she had seen her she had forgotten and it refreshed her memory.

Bette smiled and said Hello Tina. Come in. Tina looked at her as she entered the house. She spoke. Bette you look beautiful. Bette took her hand and gently squeezed it briefly.
Thank you Tina so do you. Tina smiled.
Tina: So I hope you like Italian
Bette: Its one of my favorites
Tina: Good we have reservations at 7:30.
Bette: Let me get my purse and we can go.

They left the house. In the car Tina had a cd on. Bette listened and smiled she looked at Tina and said.
Bette: Do you mind if I turn it up.
Tina: No not at all, you can change it if you like, if you dont like it.
Bette: laughing. Are you kidding me I LOVE Aerosmith.
Tina was laughing. Me too she said. They both were singing under their breath to Sweet Emotion. When Dude Looks Like a Lady came on they sang out loud and started laughing at each other.

They arrived at the restaurant still singing. As Bette got out of the car she went around to the other side to meet Tina.

She was helping open the door for her. As Tina got out their eyes met and they smiled at one another. Bette thought what a beautiful smile she had and so genuine. She felt it again the over whelming urge to touch her, take her hand. But she didnt she just held the door and looked at her and smiled.

Tina: Lets go eat Im starving.
They walked side by side into the restaurant. Once seated at the table they ordered and were mesmerized by one another actions. They were taking each movement into memory.

Tina noticed how Bette had to use her hands to express herself when she talked. Her hands were beautiful, very strong but elegant. When she laughs she throws her head back and her mouth opens and the sound is extraordinary rich and full, and you can tell its heart felt.

Bette is watching Tina. They are talking and making each other laugh so much. Simple things, like the song on the radio for example, when it came on they both reached to turn it up at the same time. Bette watches how Tina tucks her hair behind her right ear. How she bites her bottom lip as she reads and studies the menu. She nervously plays with a bracelet on her right wrist while she talks. Bette couldnt stop looking at her.

They ate and enjoyed conversation. As they did they told more of themselves and revealed things. They attraction only got stronger the more they knew of each other.

They dinner ended they were stuffed and both declined dessert. Tina paid the check and they went to the car.

Driving to Bettes Tina thought a million things in her mind. Do I ask her out again, or wait and call her later. Should I touch her or kiss her goodnight? But Tina did know one thing for sure she wanted to spend a lot more time with Bette Porter.

Bette was thinking god shes wonderful. Ill ask her in for awhile. Should I ask her out?
Do I touch her? She knew one thing Tina Kennard was going to be in her life, she wanted her to be everyday.

They got to Bettes. Bette turned to Tina. Would you like to come in for awhile, we can have some coffee, or tea, or wine.
Tina: Sure, that sounds good
Bette headed to the door as Tina followed her. Once inside Bette asks her what she wanted to drink they both agreed on a glass of wine.

Bette got the wine and Tina sat on the sofa, Bette joined her. Tina had to speak. She was anxious and wanted to clear the air.

Tina: Bette I had a great time tonight.
Bette: Me too.
Tina: I need to be truthful here is that ok with you?
Bette: Of course.
Tina: Bette Im veryattracted to you.

Bette: smiling she looked in Tinas eyes. I feel the same Tina. Bette took her hand and just held it. Tina slowly stood up. As she did she spoke.

Tina: I really should be going. Thank you for the wine and for going out tonight
Bette: stood and was walking with Tina towards the door. Tina would you like to come over tomorrow night for dinner, and we could rent a movie. Im not much of a cook, but I can order in.
Tina: That sounds like fun. Sure what time.
Bette: is 7:00 ok?
Tina: Yes, good.
Bette: Ok. Thank you for tonight I had a good time Tina.


Tina touched Bettes cheek and they both leaned towards each other. Not fighting the pull between them. Their faces were inches apart. They looked at each other and finally let it happen. Their lips met the softest sweetest kiss ever. But the feeling shook them to the core. Such a strong attraction. This was right, this was it.

They broke the kiss and said their goodbyes.
In their own thoughts they both new their lives had just changed forever.