Bette: No, it’s more interesting.

I: I only like the paintings with naked people on it.

We both chuckle. Helena walks over to us.

Helena: What are you two laughing about?

Bette: Nothing, nothing.

Helena looks at the drawing and smiles.

Helena: You drew this?

Bette looked shy.

Bette: Yeah…

I: She is great, isn’t she?

Helena: Yes, this is quite good.

Helena sat down on the other side of Bette.

Bette: So, Helena, are you really gay?

I look a little puzzled. Why is Bette asking that? Helena just smiles.

Helena: I am. You have a problem with that?

Bette smiled shyly.

Bette: No, I just wanted to make sure. Tell me a little about your girlfriend… Please?

Helena smiles again.

Helena: Dusty is great. She has dark hair and she is tall. She is also very strong. Tina was scared of her the first time she saw her. (Everyone chuckles) Her hobbies are boxing, playing the guitar and the piano. She once made a song for me. That was really sweet. Dusty and I are dating for almost 8 months now.

Bette smiles and I just smile because I love to hear my sister talk with so much love. I wish I could do that…

Helena: So you really want to share a room with my sister? Are you sure? she makes weird sounds at night…?

I get red and slap my sister playfully.

I: Helena!

Helena: And she farts…

I: Fuck you, sis.

Bette: Well, I’m sure she is cute when she sleeps.

I look a little shocked  and Bette blushes a little. Helena just raises her eyebrows but she says nothing.

Doria: GIRLS! WE ARE GOING HOME!

Melvin: AND WE ARE GOING TO, SO COME ON!

 We get up and walk with the whole group to the cars. We talk about how great the pick-nick was but I notice that Bette is silent.

I: Are you okay, B?

Bette smiles a weak.

Bette: Yes, I’m just tired.

We reach the car and I turn to Bette.

I: I realize I don’t have your number…

Bette smiles and gives me her number.

I: I will text you soon, okay?

Bette: Sure.

I see her hesitate a bit but then she hugs me. I hug her back and I realize I’ve never felt better. The hug lasts a few seconds longer than necessary but I don’t care. We release each other and I wave at her when I get in the car. I look how Bette waves back and I feel sad to leave her. It must be because she is like my best friend. We drive of and Helena grins at me. She whispers to me.

Helena: Hey, you want to know something?

I: Uh, Yeah…

Helena: My gay-dar says Bette is gay.

I: Well, I don’t care if she is.

Helena: Oh, one little details. She is like totally hot for you.

I look shocked. What? Bette that has a crush on her? No Fucking Way. They were just friends. I laugh quietly.

I: Helena, you are now officially insane. We are just friends.

Helena: Okay, whatever you want.

I roll my eyes at Helena and take my cell. I begin typing a message to Bette.

TO: B XD

Hey,

I hope you gave me the right nr.

I’m driving home. You?

I’m excited to share a room with you… I see you as my best friend you know? You me to?

X

Tee.

I push send and in less than a minute I’ve got a text back.

FROM: B XD

Hi,

Why wouldn’t I give my BFF the right nr? :D

I’m also driving home. I want to share a room with you to.

X

B.

I arrive home and walk to my room. I get into my pajamas and jump under the covers. It is only 9PM but I’m exhausted. I send ‘Goodnight.’ To Bette and I fall asleep. My last thought is about Bette.