Bette walked so fast, she didn’t notice that Tina was trailing so far behind her. She was lost in thought, quietly re-living every second she had just spent with Tina, ‘God Porter, get a grip!’ she scolded herself, ‘You go out there talking about art and all she wants is her earring back…’ She was combing through the contents of her desk drawer when she heard the door open and saw Tina enter her office.

Tina took this time to observe Bette more closely, seeing as just a few minutes ago, she couldn’t even bring herself to look her in the eye. She noticed the beautiful black turtleneck outfit Bette was wearing, hugging her lithe body, its simplicity further showcasing her sophisticated sense of elegance. Tina felt an unexplainable attraction towards her bubbling under the surface. Perhaps the secret lies in the mesmerizing way Bette spoke and carried herself around her, or maybe it was because when she found herself lost in Bette’s eyes she truly felt for once like she was found, it was addictive, powerful, and in that power Tina felt most helpless. ‘And now she’s doing it to me again…’

Bette looked at her as she came around from her desk, holding a small white envelope. Tina saw Bette empty the contents of the envelope into her hand.

“I could’ve sworn I watched you put this back on.” Bette said as she came a few steps closer towards Tina.

All of a sudden they were standing very close, and neither of them felt the need to move away. Tina smiled and reached for her earring.

‘That’s it? You’re just gonna let her slip through your fingers?’ Bette asked herself, not exactly knowing what to do next. The thought of never being able to see Tina again was all it took for panic to temporarily take hold of system, ‘What if I never hear her voice? Or see that smile?’ Bette knew she had to take a chance, ‘Do something! Anything…’ she willed herself. She felt Tina’s fingers graze on top of her palm, and saw a glimmer of hope. With one swift movement Bette gently closed her hand on Tina’s, and looked into Tina’s eyes, seeking for permission to do what she was about to do next. ‘Please say yes…’ her eyes begged, as she slowly leaned in closer towards Tina.

Tina didn’t move, her eyes were completely fixed on Bette’s. This was the moment of truth for her… and yet she didn’t even think twice about it, in that infinitesimal moment in time she let everything she felt slip away, everything but the urge to kiss Bette. Tina assumed that Bette must’ve sensed this in her, for now she was moving forward, tilting her head just a little, closing the distance between them. Tina shut her eyes and felt Bette’s lips brush upon hers, as she slowly took her in for a sweet, gentle kiss. She wanted to be confused but she wasn’t, being there in Bette’s arms, feeling her lips, her warmth, breathing in the scent of her hair, it all felt right…

Bette pulled away from the kiss and confidently smiled at Tina, she didn’t want to linger too long, fearing that if she did, she would be pushing Tina too far. She felt relieved when Tina returned her smile.

‘Why did she stop?’ Tina thought as she took the earring from Bette’s grasp, thinking that the kiss was sweet, but way too short. ‘What if I…’

Tina looked down on the floor and then back at Bette. She brushed her hand across Bette’s face, pushing away stray strands of hair and maneuvered herself to kiss Bette again, catching Bette off-guard in the process. This time the kiss was fuller, and more confident than the last one they shared. The heat between them was almost palpable; Bette rested her hand on Tina’s shoulder, trying as hard as she cannot to loose control. The kiss lingered a few minutes longer than the first, but all of a sudden Tina stopped and looked thoughtfully at Bette. Bette on the other hand just gave her a quizzical look. Both of them stood in silence for a while, trying to catch their breath. Finally Tina spoke:

“Good night Bette…” Tina said, her tone was soft, and her shyness was visibly back as she smiled at Bette. She tucked a few curls behind her ear and slowly turned toward the door and left the office.

Bette stared the door in complete disbelief of what had just happened. She raised her fingers to her lips,’ Well it definitely happened!’ she grinned, a few seconds later she let her smile fade, ‘But the question is will it ever happen again…’

TBC or I could just stop here…