“But, Tina—“Tina cut her off.

“Why would I live with her or anyone for that matter? I’ve got a good job now and I can afford to live alone.”

Bette sank in her chair disappointed. Tina wanted to live alone. She hoped she’d want to move in with her.

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“What’s the matter with you Porter?” Alice poked Bette who kicked the grass clumsily around the goal post with a pout on her face. The gang including Shane, Alice, Tina, Bette, Kit and Sabrina met up in the afternoon to play a game of soccer. It was funny; no one would ever think the group of sophisticated women would trade in their suits for shorts sneakers.

“Tina, I think Bette wanted you to say you wanted to move in with her.” Sabrina took the defense and blocked Tina’s advance. She had seen Bette’s saddened face after Tina had announced her plans to move into Jenny’s empty apartment.

“What makes you think that?” Tina successfully passed the ball to Shane with a shift kick between Sabrina’s legs. They both ran towards the goal post as Shane was having trouble with Kit who was great at defending.

“Let’s see… A” Sabrina counted off a finger, “You’ve been dating months and B” she counted off another, “Either she’s spending the night one day over or you’re spending the night at hers. You guys are always together! It’s not hard math!” Sabrina pushed Tina playfully on the side.

“Oh god Porter you’re ready to U-Haul, already?” Alice giggled.

“Fuck you Al! Tina is different she is going to stay in my life as long as I have a say, she’s going to stay. She’s my soul mate.” Bette announced as she prepared to defend the goal post. Shane was on her way with the ball.

“Who’s team are you on anyway, Al? Aren’t you supposed to be over there helping Shane and Tina with the ball?” Bette shoved Alice hard who slipped and fell on to the muddy grass.

“Oh my god!” Alice pounded her fist on the muddy grass. She turned over her side and saw Bette holding onto her stomach in laughter. “Bette! You’re going to die!”