“See, that’s another advantage of dating a woman. We know what a woman likes and deserves.”

            “And what are the others advantages?”

            Bette leaned closer to Tina’s ear and whispered “I hope you will give me the chance to show you in the right time.”

            Tina was just taken aback with the answer, and the anticipation of what could be coming next. She was however suddenly afraid of the fact that Bette could be with expectations completely different from hers. So as soon as both of them were in the car, Tina thought was better to let the things clear between them.

            “Bette, I’m sorry. Maybe I gave you the wrong impression when I asked you on a date. I’m really interested in you, but this is new for me. I even don’t know the rules here.”

            “There are no rules here. Just do what feels right for you. And be sure I will respect your pace, okay?”

            “I don’t know how far I can go, honestly. I’m still trying to understand my feelings towards youI’m afraid I might be projecting something isn’t real because you are an amazing person and I wasn’t really happy.”

            No, it isn’t possible. I feel it. She feels something real for me. Bette knew that Tina wasn’t ready to say one ‘I love you’ so she would accept whatever Tina could offer by now, it would be better than nothing. She could live with that. It was a start. Of course she was confident enough she would be able of not only make Tina fall in love for her but also realize it.

            “No problem I’m happy enough with just your company.”

            After their conversation they went to the restaurant where Tina had made their reservations. Bette had been there a couple of times before and enjoyed the food, yet it was a small and not much known restaurant so she couldn’t help to wonder if Tina had chosen on purpose. During their dinner, Bette tried to let Tina at ease, making small talk about their jobs, hobbies and personal interests. She was attentive but avoid any physical gesture of affection. In fact the only touch between them the whole night was already in the doorway of Tina’s apartment, when Bette leaned to kiss goodbye to her.

            “Can I give you a goodnight kiss?”

            “You didn’t ask the last time.”

            “But now it’s different. It’s our first date.”

            Tina just smiled. The kiss at first was intended to be on the cheek, but Bette ended to kiss her gently on the lips. Feeling none resistance from Tina, Bette kissed her again, this time more intimate, licking and sucking on Tina’s bottom lip asking for entrance. Tina opened her mouth, allowing their tongues entwined while their hands were running up and down each other back. Only when they were already almost grasping for air, Tina broke the kiss. Bette tried to complain but she was breathless, all she could say was “Ti” before breathed deeply, trying to recover. Tina was breathless too.

            “Bette I I had a great time today. I hope we can do it again but I think it’s better you go nowsorry.”

            “I had a good time too. I’m going now, Tee.”

            “Tee?”

            Bette leaned over Tina and told seductively “Yes just to remind you how breathless you let me.” And with that she left.