Tina leant against the bar and smiled as she watched Bette on the dance floor. She couldn’t make out what she was saying but she was laughing and that normally meant she was making fun of Alice. Tina watched some more as she saw Alice’s bottom lip protrude. Bette was definitely teasing Alice about something and Alice was beginning to sulk about it.

Tina quickly glanced at her watch. It was getting late. She had to work tomorrow so didn’t want to be home too late, but there was another reason why she didn’t like the fact that it was getting late. So far Shane hadn’t appeared. They had a very brief conversation earlier and Shane had said that she wouldn’t be here, and yet she wasn’t.

Tina tried to refocus her mind. She was here with Bette and her friends. That’s what she should be thinking about. Tina took a sip of her drink. Maybe if she had a couple more she would feel more in the party spirit. Tina turned away and looked at the array of bottles that were lined up behind the bar. It was then that she felt an arm snake around her waist.

“Hey, are you ok? You didn’t come to dance with me.” said Bette, pouting a little, just like Alice was earlier.

“No, sorry. I don’t know why, but I’m just not really feeling it tonight. Maybe I’m just tired.” replied Tina, smiling weakly.

“Do you feel ok? You’re not sick are you?” asked Bette, suddenly looking worried.

“I’m fine Bette. There’s nothing wrong with me. It’s just been a long week. I really need the weekend to come.”

“Well, the good thing is, it’s Friday tomorrow, so only one day to go. Then you can rest.” smiled Bette, suddenly brightening.

“Yeah, that is a good thing.”

“Have another drink.” suggested Bette, motioning towards the woman behind the bar that she needed assistance.

Tina watched as Bette took control. She couldn’t help but think about how sexy Bette was when she took matters into her own hands. She knew Bette was powerful and yet there was a grace about her that was completely irresistible to Tina. Tina studied the muscles in Bette’s arms as she handed over the money to pay for the drinks. The way that they moved made Tina want to forget about the bar, the dance floor, the drinks, everything, and just take Bette home and completely lose herself in Bette.