Goddammit Tina!!!  How many times do we need to go over this?  Bette asked with exasperation with the 3^rd argument they’d had that week.

Just tell me Bette.  Just say it.  Are you in love with Helena?

Helena was Bette’s ex and the mother of her 2 daughters. 

Tina, I am not discussing this with you any more.  I’ve told you repeatedly how I feel about Helena; or are you even listening?  Bette tried to stay calm, tried to remain seated on the loveseat but was pushed to the edge for the last time by Tina.  Fuck it, she said standing. 

Where do you think you’re going, Tina asked.  

Bette shook her head as she picked up her keys from the entryway table.  Anywhere but here, she yelled slamming the door shut behind her. 

Tina stood in the middle of the living room hugging herself, willing herself not to cry.  She turned, hopeful that Bette changed her mind, when she heard the door open.

I’d like you gone before I return, Bette said, softly closing the door behind her. 

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So I’m sitting there minutes after preparing her favorite dish, Bette said, when all of a sudden she starts interrogating me.  I’ve had it, I swear, she says cradling her favorite Scotch.

I mean Tina is beautiful, intelligent, kind but her insecurity is killing me!  I told her I wanted her gone before I returned.

But Bette, don’t you think that’s a little harsh?  It’s not like there isn’t something to her feelings.  Really?  How many times have you been here in the last month? 

Bette dropped her head.  I know, I know, but that’s not the point.  She doesn’t trust me and I refuse to be with someone who doesn’t trust me.  I’ve been down that road…

But Bette, think about it.  Why are you here?  Again?

Bette looked up and studied the woman in front of her.  So beautiful, so sweet, so sexy.  She shook her head, stood up and drained the last of her drink.

Dance with me, she ordered.

Bette???

Please?  Just one, then I’m gone, I promise. 

Bette pulled her in close.  Just like old times, right?  She swayed burying her face in her neck, smelling her hair.  Instantly, she felt herself become aroused.  Pulling lightly on her hair she said, You feel so good.