Tina was waiting at the departure gate when Bette arrived rolling along her small carry-on. Tina sighed in relief then glanced at her watch. It was 11:30, she was starting to worry the brunette wouldn’t show up.

Bette looked absolutely gorgeous in a form-fitting power suit and large sunglasses. It was obvious to Tina that Bette was tired, though. The way she walked and slouched her shoulders made it visible.

"Sorry for the tardiness, I was late to the bag drop off," Bette said.

"Did you get enough sleep?" Tina said gently.

Bette smiled slightly and thought, ‘she reads me so well. I never realized that.’

She responded, "I got to bed at 5am."

"My Gosh, well New York is way too active for you to be tired, I brought a pillow, you can sleep on it in the plane," Tina said handing Bette a big fluffy pillow that was on top of her carry-on.

‘So considerate,’ Bette thought with a smile. She took the pillow, "thank you."

The intercom beeped and a voice said, "now boarding first class on flight AA275 to JFK."

"That’s us," Bette said.

Tina smiled and followed Bette to the gate. They scanned their tickets then boarded the plane. The first class area was amazing. Bette had never flown that way so it was all new to her. Each chair was large, leather, cushiony, and reclinable. When Bette sat down she felt like she had sat down on a cloud.

There were cotton blankets folded up on every chair and small little pillows. "See why I brought a pillow?" Tina said.

Bette laughed and took her seat. Tina was surprised as she sat down beside her. ‘She’s responding to me, not being detached and dismissive like she was at first.’

Bette relaxed into her chair then said, "I won’t be able to fall asleep until I feel somewhat calm, probably an hour into the flight or so."

"Do you want some anxiety pills?" Tina asked.

Bette snorted, "wow you’re ready for anything aren’t you?"

Tina grinned.

Her heart was pounding so fast, it felt so good to relax with Bette like this. Just talking casually and laughing with no worries and no ulterior motives. Tina knew in her heart though that if she wanted to win Bette back she had to be completely honest.