That would be great T, I need to get my mind of some things, Bette said with a smile.

Are you sure, because you dont have to if you dont want to, I was just asking. Tina blurted out again. Did she just call me T?

Bette laugh as she smiled at her again, Common, Ill drive.

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With that the two women headed in the direction of Bettes car, they didnt speak walking next to each other seemed to be enough.

Although they didnt say anything, in their heads they were spinning…

Tina couldnt believe that she asked Bette to have coffee, did she want to have coffee, and did Bette even like coffee? Where was all this sudden boldness coming from? She couldnt focus on work all day and still had a lot to finish, what was she getting herself into.

Bette was still dazed from Tinas boldness, but she couldnt help but feel flattered. Of course Bette found Tina attractive, ok thats a lie, she found Tina simply breath taking, but she tried not to dwell on that for too long. There were other things taking precedence in Bettes mind, but now with the chance, she might just be able to allow herself to see what this woman was all about.

When they reached her Mercedes, Bette walked over and opened Tinas door before walking around the front to get in herself. They buckled themselves in as Bette fired the ignition. So, where do you want to go? Bette asked Tina, normally she would just head to the Planet, where she met up with her friends and got her morning cup, but with Tina, well they couldnt just go there.

Um, well I guess we could go to a Starbucks, there is one not far from here, Tina answered, adjusting the seat to her comfort.

Well wherever, you invited me, remember? Bette teased.

That I did, hopefully it will be worth it, but one cant be too sure. She joked back.

Only time will tell, with that Bette roared her car in gear and speeded off down the lit up streets.
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The nights events finally started to let off as the two enjoyed their drive. It was as if every burden they experienced in the last few days had slipped off into space. Tina let her arm rest on the window as the cool night air slipped in, for it was the only thing able to be as active as their conversation.

So how is work going Tina? Bette asked, as she casually looked Tinas way focusing enough on the blonde to not take away from driving.

It is ok, I am feeling a bit overloaded, but lets not talk about that stuff. We have other times to talk about unpleasantries; I want to know more about the infamous Bette Porter besides her booming gallery and her known success in the art world.

Bette laughed at this, Alright, the normal platonic bit is from now on unacceptable. So um… She found herself at a lack for words.

Tell me something Porter. Tina said in a confident voice, this was the boldest shed been around Bette. The past times she had found herself unable to be completely logical or together, she was surprised how her words seemed to purr out of her.

Like what?

I dont know something good, what are you thinking right now?

Im thinking I havent been to a Starbucks in years.

*****! Tina thought, she wasnt a coffee drinker, but why did she agree to come?

Oh, not a big coffee drinker eh? Tina said disappointed.

Oh, no thats not it. I have to have a few cups to get through the morning most times. She laughed. I usually just frequent a place called The Planet, my friends and I usually meet up there as often as we can. Even if it is only for ten minutes before we all head off toward work.

Oh, well we can go there if you want, Tina suggested.

I dont think it would be your scene T, Bette laughed.

She called me T again, Tina thought smiling at the moniker Bette had endearingly placed on her.

And why would you assume that, coffee is coffee unless I am missing something. Tina countered almost offended. What is it Bette, you dont want to take me to your spot, you want to keep all the ground beans to yourself? Tina couldnt help but laugh at herself.

Bette, as well couldnt help but laugh at her. No T, I dont think you get it.

What is there not to get, that says a lot Bette!

Well yeah it does Tina, because if you hang out at The Planet, you are definitely *****. Bette tried to say with a straight face.

Oh.

Bet you feel salty now huh? Bette couldnt contain her laughter anymore.
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They got to Starbucks and parked, they made their way in behind some an elderly couple and some college kids.

So Bette, whatcha gonna get? Tina asked as her eyes scanned the menu board her that she already had memorized.

Well, I would normally get coffee but…

Tina interrupted her, But you dont want to be disappointed because its not your place.

Well actually, because I dont want to feel wired for the next few hours, Bette laughed again.

Ok then, point taken, how about we get really wild! Tina threw out playfully.

Bettes eyebrow rose at this, What do you have in mind?

Lets order some whacked out fruit smoothies because we are so much better than coffee. Then we can go over in that corner booth, you can talk about art and I can talk about film and we will resemble some nuance of stereotype.

Right because we are wearing black. Bette laughed.

Yes, and you are a *****, how much more perfect can it get? Tina laughed again.

“It could be better I’m sure,” Bette winked at her as the two continued to laugh.
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Melissa tried in vain to figure whether she wanted a soy green tea or a just a decaf coffee. She kept getting distracted by the gorgeous couple a few people in front of them.

Hey Jess, what do you think of that? Melissa asked pointing to Bette and Tina.

I think that is what I want in a relationship, Jess had answered.

Wait are you sure they are a couple? They arent holding hands or being overly protective of one another.

Yeah that is true Mel, Jess said taking in the couple again. But if you look at their body language, it screams tension.

Yeah how so?

Well take the hot brunette, she is standing close behind the blonde one, she has her arms loosely at her sides and she has the look in her eyes that just screams confidence and security.

Ok but what about the blonde one?

Well that is fairly obvious, she is the one who wants to hook up the most. Jess stated matter of factly.

How can you tell?

She is initiating all of it, she is leaning into her every word, her eyes havent averted once, and she is so focused on the other one it is surprising she knows she is in public at all. But then again I could be wrong.

Jess you are never wrong, Melissa interjected.
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They ordered their smoothies and headed to the behind the tables to a booth in the corner of the store. They sat across from each other still laughing about their drinks.

Raspberry…. yum. Bette said as she flicked her straw around the glass.

You could have gotten strawberry, Tina said as she drank her own strawberry smoothie.

No I couldnt, I wouldnt have wanted to get what you got, that is just not happening. Bette countered.

Are you saying I have bad taste?

No, I am saying that if mine sucks I could try whining a bunch to see if youd switch with me, or just abandon this silly idea and succumb to the wonders of coffee.

Not happening missy, you must finish what is in front of you. Tina laughed again.

What Bette wouldnt give to finish what was indeed smiling in front of her. She couldnt help but notice the way Tinas eyes sparkled when she laughed. How her face scrunched up when she was about to say something totally ridiculous, she snapped out of it enough to ask Tina another question.

Ok you tell me something.

Like what? Tina asked interested.

Like, um…what is your favorite kind of music to drive to?

Ok, more specific.

Like you just had an awesome day, or the weather is right and you just want to roll your windows down and sing your lungs out, what is it?

Well…hmm, never really thought about it. I do enjoy pretty much anything; I would say some classic rock or something with a beat. Although I do enjoy jazzy soft mushy stuff too.

Wow I didnt know there was a genre of jazzy-soft- what was it? Mushy stuff? Bette laughed. But you didnt finish my question. Bette said reminding her.

Oh right, well that last time I had a really awesome day was when I landed Rachels script. We had met for a lunch/drink thing and she committed to AlphaVille for production and I felt like all my hard work had paid off.

Ok, well get on with it… Bette said anxiously.

Free Fallen, by Tom Petty. Tina admitted blushing.

Bette laughed at her confession, Did you get all into it and stuff, like wind ripping through your hair, checking out what you look like in your mirror?

***** yeah, I think I hit every note there and scared a lot of afternoon drivers. Tina laughed remembering her little song.

Well Im sure you didnt look that bad, Bette blushed.

You have no idea how scary it must have been…

The ringing of Bettes cell phone interrupted their conversation; she looked up apologetically at Tina as she answered the call.

Bette Porter.