Our First Night in WeHo Pt. 3: Bette

The Morning After

Alice awoke to a loud splash in the backyard. She looked over to the alarm clock. When she realized that she couldnt see without the aid of her glasses, she leaned closer to check the time. Only she wasnt aware that she was close to the edge of the bed. And before she could stop herself, she tumbled out of the bed with a resounding thud.

“*****!! Ow!! Mother- Damn!!” She exclaimed rubbing the elbow that she landed on. “What the-” she inspected the clock. “8 ***** 20″ she muttered. Her thoughts were interrupted by the sound of the back yard pool being used again. So Alice decided to check on whoever needed to partake in this very early morning exercise.

Bette jumped in the pool early, not because it was a great way to start the day. But because she couldnt shake last nights events out of her head. What had happened from the first time she met Tina at Mels and the lust filled, but awkward moment they shared as their goodnight. She figured that the cool water would help her clear her head. And remind her of why she was in LA to begin with. To work and be with Eric. And Alice. The thought of Alice and her hot and cold attitude caused Bette to swim faster and harder.

“Porter!! Yo Bette!!!” Alice scream as Bette finally reached her at the side of the pool.

“What Alice, Jesus” Bette looked up annoyed while wiping the water from her deep brown eyes.

“Whats up?”

“Nothing. Just having a swim?”

“This early” she asked skeptically.

“Its called staying in shape.”

“Riiight. Like I believe you. You dont do early unless its for a damn good reason. And seeing as youre not working right now and have nothing to worry about, why dont you tell me whats bothering you.” Alice said in one big breathe causing Bette to take a moment to process it before she sighed heavily and climbed out of the pool.

When she reached for the stairs, the waters seemingly slid down her slim frame slowly. The air hitting her body caused Bette to shiver and get goose bumps all over. Alice tried to play it cool and only glance at Bette. But when Bette shivered from the cold air, Alice shivered too, with the desire that she always had for her best friend. However Bette didnt catch Alices display because when she reached for her towel that was hanging on the fence a few yards away, she could have sworn that the window to the next door neighbors was open. She was almost positive that the head that was staring at her from a distance was Tinas. she took a moment to close her eyes and let her imagination take her to last night and they closeness that they shared, before it got bothersome for both of them. Luckily for Bette and Alice neither was in their right mind to start this conversation this early. Bette took the other lounge chair next to Alice but both women stayed silent, each consumed by guilt and confusion. Finally Alice spoke, “You want go inside and talk about it.” Bette smiled weakly but didnt speak. Instead she nodded and headed into the house trailing behind her best friend.