Once in the car together however Bette didnt have time for anything. Tina must have had a good day because she was talking non-stop about some project she was working on. Bette was happy just to see Tina happy and smiled, grinned, and laughed along with her. It didnt even matter that Bette wasnt listening, the fact that they were getting along so well made her practically high. Once at the greenway silence cam again, this time a comfortable one in which there two persons felt at ease with the other. Bette thought it felt like the ease friends have. Even though friendship was vital with Tina Bette did want to go further. However she treaded very carefully, Bette didnt want Tina bawling again. But a little bit of her wished Tina would start crying so Bette would have an excuse to hug her. Anything to touch that sweet thang. Bette pointed out the route they would take; it was a very scenic and intimate trail. The path was narrow so they would have to walk shoulder to shoulder. Bette put her hands in her pockets and walked in time with Tina, who was pointing out the different species of flowers and trees that were going by. Leaves of deep green color blocked out some of the evening sun so spots of light were visible on the trail. Plants around them breathed out freshness and the crunch of the gravel underneath their feet sounded oddly satisfactory. The air was chilly though, and Bette could feel Tina shivering. She was talking about a whole smorgasbord of topics, Bette was in awe. Her entire body felt strangely calm, even though Tina was right beside her. Maybe it was how soothing Tinas voice was, everything about her was soothing. Every time Bette was near Tina the stress seemed to melt away. Tina just finished making a point about movie critics when Bette felt her shiver the most violently yet. Automatically, almost instinctly Bette put an arm around Tina, wanting to make her warm. Immediately she felt Tinas body stiffen. Bette quickly withdrew her arm and the both of them stopped. Bette didnt know where to look so she looked at her shoes.

Then she spoke quietly, then more steadily..Tina, I think we should put the cards on the table.ever since I met you it has been stressfulall I want to see everyday is youyou.you are so amazing, Tina (Bette cleared her voice and looked into Tinas eyes)Im attracted to you. Bette then noticed Tinas eyes were swimming with moistness, Bette opened her mouth but Tina spoke before her. It was like a barrage of feeling finally came tumbling out.Bette, I am so sorry I acted that way during lunch, I guess its al little new to me.Eric is wonderful but he is busy and I felt like I was a like a trophy girlfriend to be honestwith youIve never been so focused on by aa..woman or even a man.im so confusedmy mom has been stressing me out, work is stressful, this is.intensethese feelings.I just dont know how to act or do.please dont expect me to be perfect, dont have that expectationI just-just .I feel .I want to keep seeing you but.slowly Betteslowly. Her heartstrings felt like they were being pulled every which way, Bette swallowed. Bette had never had someone be so frank or direct or.honest like that to her. She must have been holding in a lot, Bette looked in Tinas eyes, and very slowly wiped a tear away. Tina closed her eyes. And then Bette wrapped her arms around Tina and pulled her close, enveloping she hugged her tightly. Tinas body slowly relaxed until her jaw rest against Bettes shoulder. They stayed that way for a long time. When they pulled apart Tina smiled, Bette smiled, and then both smiling they continued to walk.

The sky seemed to open when Bette felt a touchTina slipped her hands through Bettes and they continued hand in hand.