Unlike the previous nights, the moment Bette touch Tinas pillow she felt as the softest breeze was cradling her into the deepest of sleeps. Tina found Bette laying on the bed deeply asleep when she came back into her room after changing into her pjs. It put a smile on Tinas face to notice that Bettes tiredness didnt leave her time to even cover herself.

Looking at Bette Tina thought for a second, just for a second about sleeping in the other room, on Marios bed, but seeing Bette so peacefully asleep in her king size bed was too much to resist. Carefully, as if trying not to wake her up, Tina ducked in the bed. Resting on her right arm she looked at Bette for a few minutes. It was the first time she had the opportunity as the others night she was the one that fell asleep first, always in Bette arms which made it impossible for Tina to quietly observe Bettes features.

Tina has offered Bette her favourite pjs, her old shorts and her favourite soft tank. To Tinas surprise, Bette chose the pjs pants and the tank, Tina imagined her in the pjs but was glad, staring at her, to noticed that she was tank top kind of gal.
Watching Bette, her features totally relaxed, Tina found impossible to stop her hand for caress Bettes collarbone.
Leaving a warm path behind it she slowly moved to caress her long bare arm. It was cold and soft. Tenderly, Tina covered Bette with the sheet and comforter. As she was laying at her side, she noticed Bette drawing out her right leg over the comforter. Smiling at the discovery, Tina turned the light off thinking about the small things in every person, the things that make each and every person similar but different. Sighing, feeling Morpheuss tender arms cradling her tired body, she sweetly mumbled, Good night, Boo.


***

The sun was setting as Tina was parking her bike. Walking towards the Planet she saw Shane lazily reading a magazine. She walked towards her realizing once again how appealing Shanes body talk was. How relax, how secure she felt in her own skin, it was shown everywhere, in every move she made, in the way she was seated, in how her body exuded such ***** appeal in that subtle non treating way. Just as she was reaching her table, Shane looked up from the magazine giving Tina a big smile.

You mind? Shyly asked Tina, stopping in front of the tomboy.

Please answered Shane standing up, offering Tina the empty chair at her side.

Thanks Tina said, sitting down.

What do you want to drink? asked Shane while waving at the waitress.

Oh, I can get it mumbled Tina, leaving her bag on the floor.

Looking up Tina found the waitress smiling at Shane, waiting for her to talk.

An earl grey tea please Tina said, smiling.

Nodding, Shane smiled at the waitress who left with a silly grin on her face.

Noticing Shanes stare, her quiet ***** stare, Tina blushed. Trying to erase it to move on, she asked,

So, you come here a lot? God she thought!, am so bad at this small talk.


Smiling, realizing Tinas shyness, Shane leaned forward, placing her arm on the table.

Yeahwe doI guess youre meeting Bette here she said, checking Tina up.

Yeah, she is coming from work Tina added, thanking with a nod the waitress that was placing her order on the table.

So Tina, you a photographer, uh? Shane asked, leaning backwards on her chair.

Yes I am answered Tina, sipping her tea.

What kind? Shane inquired.

I.. I dont know (Tina chuckled, feeling relax by Shanes non treating attitude)Iused to work as a fashion photographer, then after working in Europe and Asia I started working for National Geographicthats what Ive been doing lately Tina humbly added.

Cool, thats very coolso I guess you travel a lotfor National Geographic I mean said Shane, quite impress by Tinas achievements.

Yeah, I love to travelI travelled a lot when I was working as a fashion photographer, but I didnt enjoy itworking for National Geographic is much betterI get to know the places I photograph


Shane could see, by Tinas expression,by the tone in her voice how passionate she was about her work, she imagined how good she could be just by the passion she was showing.

And you, what do you do? asked Tina, curious.

Me? I work on a tv show hair stylish nonchalantly answered Shane.

Wow, am impress! I find that so difficult, impossible to imagineall my barbies wanted to die after I cut their hair.. said Tina, smiling at the memory.

Smiling, Shane nodded.

Pays the bills, its just a job She added, taking her coffee mug.

Yeah well, you should have seen my barbiesmy mother forbid me to cut their hairit was tragic Tina added, chuckling.

Letting a chuckled escape her lips, Shane nodded, loving Tinas easiness.


***

So Porter, you left early? asked Alice on the phone as Bette was closing her car.

Yeah, am meeting Tina at the Planet she answered.

Yeah yeah, right I just saw youam parking just a few cars behind yourssee you inside then

Ok mumbled Bette, straightening her suit at the sight of Tina.


Walking towards her, Bette noticed Tinas laughter. It was the first time she heard her laughing with somebody else. Watching her from the distance, it lighted her heart, putting a big smile on her face. Turning the corner she finally reached the table, seeing Shane for the first time.

Hi Bette said, her tone a bit harsh showing the annoyance she wasnt aware of be feeling.

Hey said Tina, her smile even bigger.


Extending her arm, as the most natural thing in the world, Tina took Bettes, pulling it closer. Bette leaned down, kissing Tina on the lips as the most natural thing in the world, as if she has been doing it for years.

Bette Shane said, unaware of her eyebrow raising, thinking about Alice words the night before. After so many years knowing Bette this was the first time she was showing her true emotions in public. The kiss, the light kiss she just exchanged with Tina was not the usual, casual kiss she could exchange with any of her conquests, this one was real, it was honest, it was easy, it was hers. From Bettes face, Shane could see that she was nakedly showing her true feelings for Tina in that, to the audience at least, uneventful kiss.


So, how was your day? sweetly asked Tina, caressing Bettes hand.

Long complaint Bette, waving at the waitress.Looking at Tina she was remembering how long the day seemed while she was at work, thinking about Tina, wanting to be with her.

Sitting at Tinas side, Bette saw Alice walking towards the table.

Al she said.

Hi guys Alice said, taking a chair from a close table.

Hi said Tina.

Al nodded Shane, sipping her coffee.

Sowhats new? Alice asked, looking from Bette to Shane and Tina.

Nothing said Bette, taking the coffee that the waitress was handing her.

Where is Dana? asked Tina to Alice.

Practicing answered Alice, noticing Bettes frowning face.


Just as she was opening her mouth to talk, Tinas cell rang.

Excuse me she mumbled.

Hey San! she said standing up to walk to the terrace.

San? asked Alice raising an eyebrow.

Sandra Buchelli I think she called hera friend on hers answered Bette while checking her palm pilot.

You must be kidding me! shouted Alice, her eyes wide open.

What? asked a confused Bette looking up at her friend.

Sandra Buchelli? You sure she said Sandra Buchelli? asked Alice, taking her bag from the floor.

Yeah, I think sowhy? inquired Bette before turning to look at Tina who was talking on her cell on the street, pacing up and down.

Alice, searching in her big bag, raised her hand claiming patience.


Sighing, Alice emerged from her bag with a wicked grin on her face. Taking the magazine in her hands, she opened it, going through the pages till stopping on one.

Sandra Buchelli she proudly proclaimed.

Shane and Bette both leaned forward to take a look at what Alice was showing them. Shane let a whistle show what she was thinking while Bette felt her mouth hang open.

Exactly! said Alice, closing the magazine to look at Tina maybe Buchelli is very common in Europe and this is all just a coincidence

You sure thats who she is talking with? she added, looking at Bette.

I dont know, maybeshe said something about taking some pictures of her

Right, makes sense then… Checking the magazine again, Alice added, Wowshe knows just the right people

Let me see said Shane, taking the magazine from Alices hands.

Just as Shane was passing the pages Tina walked back.

That was Sandra from New York, she will be here tomorrow she happily said, sitting down.

Sandra? asked Alice, playing the innocent under Bettes killer stare.

“Yeah, a friend of mine answer Tina, unaware of the looks that Alice and Bette were exchanging.

Is she hot? asked Alice, making Tina chuckle at the question.


Looking at the girls attentive faces, Tina smiled before saying,

Yeah, I guessfor some she is she is a model

Coolwhen are we going to meet her? Alice asked, her body leaning on the table, not noticing how bothered Bette was.

She will be here for a few days so I guess you will meet her said Tina while checking the old notebook she used as an agenda.

Turning to look at Bette, she said,

I have to goI will take the pictures after all so have to prepare everything and think about it leaving some money on the table, she added while standing up, will call you later ok?

Ok mumbled Bette standing up.

But IIll will walk you to your car she added, wanting to share a few more time with Tina.

Thank you Tina said, smiling at Bette was nice seeing you said to Shane and Alice.

Bye she added, taking her bag.

Nodding, Shane said See you Tina

Bye waved Alice.

Watching Bette and Tina walking to Tinas bike, Shane sighed, surprising Alice with it.

What? she asked turning to look at Shane.

Nothing Shane said shaking her head

Youd tell me, right? asked Alice, turning to look at Bette and Tina again.

Sure said Shane with an assenting nod, taking Alices magazine.