The only reason Bette got through the next three days was her workload. If it wasnt for that Bette knew the waiting would slowly kill her.and pick at her bones. The drive home from Tinas dinner was the best drive in Bettes life, and it was only after she got home did she realize it was going to be three days till she saw her again. With that thought Bette walked right into her door, too lost in her thoughts to realize she didnt open it. That was why people at the gallery were looking at her funny. Bette had a bruise above her eye that she knew would turn a rainbow of colors before fading. At least her work ethic was distracting; Bette used all her Zen powers to concentrate on that. And not on that voiceso uncertain but curious.and that collarboneBette wanted to trace the outline of it with her tongue. Sitting at her desk she looked over last months budget, it was good and Bette decided to discuss it at the next meeting. Standing up she collected her things and stuffed them in the leather soft briefcase that was practically attached to her side for life. Now that work was over, the thoughts took over. Bette click-clacked to the curb where her Saab was parked, she just bought it and Bette got jealous if people even looked at it, and threw her stuff in. Jumping in, not bothering to open the door, Bette revved up and drove fast down the road. The wind sped around her face, speeding speeding speeding. However all the wind in the world couldnt stop what was going in Bettes mind. Tina Tina Tina. Bette thought about last night, last night in that botanical garden with that shy nervous goddess. She had stood offside the path and stated she had something to ask of Bette. Bette smiled, gently as to not disturb Tina again. She opened her mouth, ummm do you want to have coffee sometime on Tuesday? I mean I work near your gallery and if youd likewe could have lunch or something. Bette almost sputtered her yes it came out so fast, ***** yeah she would love to. With those words silence ensued again. The night was darker now and the chill crept in Bettes skinGoosebumps spread all over and she shivered. She walked past Tina and the two of them walked slowly back to the house. (Unbeknownst to Bette Tina wanted to offer her jacket, seeing how much Bette was shiveringbut didnt) However neither quite knew how to continue their conversation, her stupid move of sniffing Tinas neck was tormenting Bette, and Tina didnt have anything to say after her offer. Bette left feeling belated but a little concerned that Tina maybe just wanted to be friends.