Dana turned and looked across the lawn to Bette. Yeah?

This is a lot to ask, I know, but do you think you could give me a ride home? I walked all the way here from the middle of no where. Bette smiled wryly.

Sure, Dana smiled, Ill grab my keys. She dashed back into the house, coming out of the garage a few minutes later. She motioned for Bette to join her inside the small convertible. Be careful, this is my dads nice car. My car is a hunk of *****, so I figured this would make me look a lot better.

Alright, thanks. She slid into the passengers seat, buckling her seatbelt. Eyes drifted back towards the house where she could have sworn that a girl had been watching from the second story window. Not just any girl of course… but Tina.

*******
Tina had no idea what Dana had in mind, but she had seen her drive off with Bette earlier, and she wasnt happy. The blonde sat on the porch, awaiting her cousins return.

Why did Bette come here? Where was Drew? Tina pondered, picking at the hem of her jeans. And why the ***** did she leave with Dana?

It was all painful to think about. Especially now that she knew that Bette still wanted to be with Drew, she still wanted to sleep with Drew. And she had the nerve to come over here after she spent the day… kissing… touching… being with him. Was it enough that Tina couldnt show her love for Bette in public; but now she could barely even show it in private.

That brought more questions to Tinas mind. They were far out, but she thought about them anyway. She pondered mostly about what would happen if her and Bette ever took that next step… if they made love to each other. What would they do? Tina had no idea how girls even pleased other girls, she was young. ***** was completely out of the question in her mind until Bette came along. Now all that she had was fear, what if she couldnt make Bette happy? What if she did something wrong?

Tina? Dana called from downstairs.

Tina jumped out of her thoughts and walked out of the room, following Danas voice. You called?

Cmon, Im taking you out for dinner. Ive been wanting to show you around town all week. Dana smiled and motioned toward the car, My treat.

Tina was about to object, but maybe itd take her mind off things, Sure.

Dana smiled and patted Tinas back as they headed out to the car.

Hey Dane… Tina said quietly as they climbed into the car.

Yeah? Dana replied as they began the drive to a small caf that Dana visited downtown. Something wrong?

No, I was just wondering…. why did Bette stop by today? Tina asked.

She just stopped by to ask for ride home, Dana nodded.

And she didnt ask to see me? Tina blinked, feeling a stabbing pain in her heart.

She did, but I said I was taking you out for dinner. She said shed call you later, dont worry. Dana smiled and looked over at Tina who hadnt seemed to notice that they werent exactly downtown, that they were on Bettes street. They rolled to a stop outside the large house, and Tina finally looked up.

Why are we here? A confused Tina asked.

Just go, dont ask questions. Back door is open for you. Dana pushed Tina out of the car and sped off without another word.

Tina stumbled to her feet and wandered to the back door, sure enough, she gave a push and it opened. She was quiet, finding her way up to Bettes room.

When she opened the door to Bettes room, she was shocked at the sight she saw.

Bette Porter was in the corner, her legs tugged to her chest and tears cascading down her cheeks. Im a failure… She muttered, not seeing Tina there. I will never mean anything to anyone. *****.

You mean everything to me, Tina whispered softly into Bettes ear. Never question that…

TBCCCC….