Chapter Ten

Bette pushed the thought of being in love with Tina to the dark recesses of her mind she couldn’t allow herself to get those kinds of feelings for Tina it was too risky, when Tina got bored of her she would leave. It wasn’t supposed to be this way, “I’m not supposed to like her”. It was not humanely possible to find comfort in someone who made the better part of your life miserable, she snuggled deeper into Tina’s arms loving the feeling of being held her embrace was so warm and tender, she smelled so good, a scent Bette knew she would recognize anywhere.

“I broke up with, Eric” Tina said as she ran her hand through Bette’s hair.

This little information surprised Bette “You really did that” She looked at Tina. “Why”

Tina smiled at Bette’s expression “He was just not the one for me”

“Okay” At least there was a ray of hope, even it was a small amount. “Look Tina … I’m really sorry I hit you” Bette shook her head noticing the slight discoloration on Tina’s jaw “It was ……” Tina kissed Bette, it was a soft and gentle kiss, Bette then kissed the bruise.

“I deserved it” Tina said releasing Bette’s lips “I was such a BITCH to you” Bette thought that was the understatement of the year.

“Yeah, you were” Bette said smiling.

“I’m the one that’s supposed to be sorry, Bette” Tina said a sad look on her face

“I already told you, you’re forgiven” Bette said really meaning it, even though she had enjoyed the time she spent with Tina she knew that she still had a little resentment against Tina and the repulsion she felt when she saw Eric kiss Tina brought out that anger in her that’s why she had hit Tina. Bette knew it wasn’t an excuse but come on Tina was a Bitch, still not an excuse Bette thought.

“Tina, I promise that I’ll never hit you again” Bette said with regret written all over her face. “I’m not kind of a person who beats on other people”

“I know” Tina clarified realizing all of the shit she had put Bette through and Bette had never once raised a finger to her that was before this afternoon. Tina held Bette’s face between her hands “I’m really glad you did… it woke me up” Tina said caressing Bette’s lips.