"Sometime after that Eric stopped by"

Bette stopped moving and looked at Tina like she wanted to say something but she was fighting it. Tina knew Bette wouldn’t like the next part but they had promised to tell each other everything. She took a deep breath.

"He didn’t try to get me back or anything I swear. He actually stopped by to apologize. Aside from that, both him and Sarah . . warned me about you"

Bette ran her tongue over her teeth. Oh yes, she was clearly fighting the urge to talk. Tina in a way was glad considering Bette’s dominant nature. She knew Bette wasn’t one to really give someone else the floor so to speak. It really meant a lot to her that Bette was letting her get this all this out.

"I trust you, I really do. We’ve had so many talks I mean why wouldn’t I? But then the whole thing with Monica happened and I guess I just . . I got scared Bette"

Tina swallowed and looked at Bette with glassy eyes waiting for some kind of response. The brunette was clearly not happy, she even stopped stroking Tina’s hair. Bette licked her lips and glanced away.

"So . . you were judging me based on things you heard from two ex’s and a psycho?"

Tina was taken aback by the response. She did expect it in a way but at the same time, she didn’t actually know Bette would say it. She didn’t respond and Bette turned to roll off the bed with a loud sigh. Tina watched as Bette stood at the foot of the bed with her back facing her, as if deciding whether to leave or to stay. Bette put her hands on her hips and sighed again, turning around to face Tina.

"I know my past isn’t the best, I’m not a saint but dammit Tina. You couldn’t even give me that benefit?"

She looked truly hurt and it was breaking Tina’s heart. She could have kicked herself for opening her big mouth. She quickly got to her hands and knees and crawled to the edge of the bed.