The night was becoming morning and Bette was still caressing Tinas arm. Tinas been asleep in her arms for half on the night at least, but Bette was still unable to put her mind to rest. This is the second time we sleep together, she thought feeling a smile growing on her face. On a couch, she added, almost giggling. Cradling Tina in her arms Bette thought about their conversation. Tinas words echoing in her mind, warming her heart each and every time she repeated them all over again. Unable to stop touching Tina, needing to feel her close, her scent hugging Bettes pores as her hair was tickling her nose. Tenderly, with the sweetest move, Bette removed Tinas hair from her face before hugging her closer. And then, feeling her closer, holding her, Bette finally fell asleep as the sun was starting to set.

Feeling the warm sunrays caressing her features Bette tried to open her eyes, finding it difficult, she lazily extent her arm only to find the empty space at her side. Opening her eyes the first thing she saw was a coffee mug on the coffee table. Smelling the coffee she sat down looking around full of hope, trying to hear any noise that could indicate that Tina was still there. Taking the mug, a folded piece of paper fell to the floor. Carefully, smiling like a kid, as if a treasure has just been found, she moved her bare feet and slowly, very tenderly, took the piece of paper from the floor. Hiding her feet under the blanket, Bette unfolded the paper,

Have an early appointmentwill call you laterand yesI rememberIt was realit was trueIt was you and it was mesorry, didnt mean to make a corny songjust came out that waywont say the L wordnot yet.will call it Boothanks for being my Boo

Feeling silly as a teenager, Bette smiled, almost waiting for the school bus to show up. Nodding, unable to stop staring at Tinas handwriting she sighed, noticing then that she has been holding her breath the whole time she read the note. Rereading it she felt her heart stopping as the Pachebel Cannon started sounding on her cell, startling the ***** out of her.

Yes she answered in a rush, hoping for it to be Tina.

Porter!, what the ***** happened? You left us all thereyou know thats not what I had in mind when we talk about meeting Tinanice one by the waywow she is hotpretty impressivewhat? (noticing Bettes silence)what?…you cant be mad at mecmon BetteI wasnt the one hitting on heris not my fault your girlfriend knows how to move her hipsBette?…you there?..

Smiling, not letting Alices ramblings erase the happiness she was feeling, Bette nodded,

Yeah Al, am heregood morning to you too Bette said as cheerful as Pollyanna on Christmas morning.

Hey, heysomebody is in a great mood this morning Alice teased, perfectly imagining Bettes proud face.

So tell me I want detailswho was a bad girl last night? Alice added, finding difficult to stop the chuckling growing on her as she was hearing her own silly words.

Al Bette said, her head shaking, noticing the teasing tone in her friends words.

Ok, ok, cut the craptell meis she goodas good as she look like?…you know the piece am working on Straight girlsare they the new aphrodisiacs for lesbiansor just a myth? maybe you can help me, Bette?

Al, I have to go okwill talk with you later Bette said, not wanting to spoil her mood.

Ok okI wasnt serious BetteIll call you later ok

Ok said Bette before hanging up.

Leaving the cell on the couch Bette look at Tinas note that was resting on her lap. Smiling, she took it to smell it, trying to find Tinas scent on it. Shaking her head, realizing her childish behaviour, she smiled even broader. Turning to look at the bright morning, she sighed.


***
Cleaning the pictures, feeling the soft water running down, Tina let her mind drift away. Looking at the pictures she was developing all she could see was Bettes face. It was hard for Tina to concentrate after what she said to Bette and what she heard from her. It was exciting and very scary. Nodding in the dark of the room, she realized that the hard part was still ahead of them. Now was the moment, the future was now as the present was past. For the first time in her life Tina was sure of knowing nothing. She had no clue what to do or say, she was lost on how to act with Bette now that her feelings were out there, now that she had to act on her feelings. It wasnt just the sexual aspect, which by the way she acted the night before she was pretty sure it was not going to be the difficult part. What was worrying Tina was the afterwards. She didnt know Bette that well, she still had no idea about her moods, her signs, her faces. Intimacy was what was scaring the ell out of her. Feeling a shiver run through her back Tina shook her head. After hanging the pictures to get dry she left the room confused and scared.
Jus then, as she was pouring herself a diet coke her cell rang, startling her.

Hello? She answered without checking the id.

TK?, Hi, is Dana, how you doing?

Hey Dane, fine, how are you? Tina said, smiling at Danas usual sweetness.

Am fine, was just wondering if youd like to come practice with meI.. Ive a few free hours and you said you wanted to play sometime with me so

Seeing light at the end of the dark tunnel that was her mind, Tina nodded, saying;

Sure, Id love to

CoolIll wait here ok? Dana said.

YeahIll be there in half an hour ok

Ok, see you Dana said before hanging up.

Smiling, feeling as if an exit was opened in front of her Tina walked towards her bedroom to get ready.


***

Why are we here? Asked Shane looking around, noticing the expensive cars.

Because I told Dane wed pick her up Alice said turning the engine off.

Jumping out of the car, Shane nonchalantly asked,

Are you ever gonna tell her?

Tell her what? asked Alice looking at Shane while walking towards the tennis court.

Nothing mumbled Shane shrugging.

No, tell mewhat should I tell her? Inquired Alice, noticing Dana hitting the ball on the court.

Whose she playing with? Alice added, trying to see who was playing Dana with.

Tina said Shane, sitting on a bench.

Tina?…wowshe is good Alice said without moving her eyes from the court.

She is hot Shane said following Tinas moves.

Bette will kill you if you keep saying that Alice whispered answering Danas wave.

Why? She is hotI say Dana is hot too and you dont kill me Shane said, smiling at Tina.

Yeah wellam not trying to get Dana in my bed whispered Alice standing up to greet the players.

Right nonchalantly mumbled Shane, nodding at Tina who was smiling at her.

Hey said Dana barely out of breath.

Guys said Shane.

Hi added Tina still out of breath, taking the towel that was neatly folded over her bag.

So Tina, how are you doing today? asked Alice, unable to stop her teasing habits.

Good, tiredis not a good idea to play with a professional player when you are out of shape Tina said looking at Dana.

You played great TK, it was fun sweetly said Dana patting Tinas shoulder.

You looked great added Shane, making Tina blush, as always.

Yeah, well thanksam going to be so sore thou she said, trying to change the topic.

Putting on her sweater Tina noticed the light on her cell. Taking it she noticed she had two missed calls.

Excuse me she said moving away from the girls.

As Tina was checking her answer machine, Dana said,

So, we still on for the movies?

Yes, your place thoughIll get the drinkswe can leave you there and while you shower we can go rent the movies and drinks, ok said Alice as Shane was checking a cute woman swimming at a nearby pool.

Ok.. nodded Dana, closing her bag.

Shane? asked Alice, waving her hand on Shanes face.

What? Yeahsure she answered to whatever Alice was asking.

Noticing Tina walking back to them, Dana said,

So, will you come?

YeahI just talked with Bette we will be there

Great said a smiling Dana.

See you then and thanks for the game Daneit was great added Tina as she was already walking to her car.

Nodding, Dana waved at her. Noticing Alices stare she asked,

What?

Poter?…since when does Bette care about our Movie nights?

Since the woman she wants likes them? asked Shane heading to Alices mini.

Smiling, Dana nodded, waiting for Alices response.

HmmmI guess we shouldnt rent Tomb Raider again then

I guess not added Dana.


***

Yawning, unable to stop the muscles on her mouth express her boredom and tiredness, Bette hid her face on Tinas neck for a few seconds before whispering,

Wake me when is over

Smiling, Tina slightly turned to look at Bette. Danas living room was in the dark. Shane was laying on the floor while Alice, with her feet on Danas lap were seated on one of the couches. Bette and Tina, glued to each other were seated on the other one.

You wanna go? Tina whispered, feeling her senses wakening by Bettes words.

No if you enjoying the movie Bette whispered, honestly voicing her thoughts as she was happy just by being there at Tinas side.

Its ok, Ive seen it beforebesidesam tired too

ok Bette mumbled, caressing Tinas bare arm under the quilt.

Guyswe are leaving Bette said standing up.

Noticing how she startled the others, she added,

Dont moveI know the waythanks Dane

Dane, thank you againI guess am just too tiredyou almost kill me today Tina said, patting Danas shoulder.

Ok, thanks guys Dana said, unable to move her eyes from Angelinas run.

Waving at them, Shane sipped her beer without moving here eyes from the screen. Alice, waiting for the door to be close behind their exit, said,

Okfinally!…God, who could have though she could watch so much of the movie?

What? asked a confused Dana as Alice just stopped the movie and was turning the lights on.

The movie I never expected Bette to watch so much of itok. .now(standing up, heading to the kitchen) who want another one Shane?…Dane?

Without waiting for an answer Alice headed to Danas kitchen, leaving a confused Dana looking at Shane.

Arent we gonna see the rest of the movie? She asked hopeful.

Dane! You can keep itthis is much more important.(handing Shane a beer)here (another to Dana) so what you think? Alice asked before taking a long sip of her Coronita.

About what? asked Dana, even more confused.

God Dane! Are you new or what?…Tinaand Bettedidnt you see it?

Confused, looking for a clue, any clue, Dana looked at Shane.

Guysis not our businesswhy dont you let it be? Shane said, sitting on the floor, stretching her long legs.

What are you now, The Beatles? said Alice to Shane …this is serious she added looking from Dana to Shane.

Noticing their silence, she added not before deeply sighing.

Guysthis is itdidnt you see it?…thats not the Bette we know…the Bette we know should have been all over Tina, making out with heror not, being totally clearthe Bette we know would never, ever watched a movie like Beyond Borders with usand not only did she watch itshe just stood thereat her sidecuddling

Maybe she likes herlike really likes her whispered Dana looking at Alice.

Exactly my point Sherlock said Alice, leaning backwards on the sofa, defeat.

Sipping their beers, lost in their thoughts each of them took a few seconds only to be cut by Alices words,

Fasten your seatbelts girlsis going to be an interesting trip seeing Bette Poter in love

Thinking about it, Dana, always the romantic, mumbled;

I think they were cute