Alice opened the door. “Bette! You’re here…FINALLY!” Alice teased. Bette walked in. “Sorry Alice; busy night at the café”. Alice laughed; “Its okay, I’m only teasing.” Bette greeted the others in the living room; she took off her jacket and laid it over the couch. Before sitting down Bette went into the kitchen to grab something to drink. Tina walked out of the bathroom and entered the kitchen. She saw someone bending down looking into the fridge. The brunette stood up; closed the fridge and turned around; startled by Tina. “Oh! I didn’t know you were behind me. You must be Tina.” Bette extended her hand; and Tina accepted. “Yes I am; you must be Bette.” Tina’s eyes locked with Bette’s. She held onto Bette’s hand; both women just staring at each other. Bette broke the silence. “It’s nice to meet you.” Tina realized that she was still holding onto Bette’s hand and quickly let go. “Sorry.” She quickly mumbled. Bette giggled; “It’s fine.” Alice walked into the kitchen. “Oh! I see you two are getting acquainted. Why don’t you guys join us?”

     Bette smiled at Tina and walked pass her into the living room. Tina followed. Bette sat down on the couch next to Jenny; there wasn’t a seat for Tina. Bette looked up at Tina; she then scooted over on the couch. “Here sit down.” Tina sat down; there was just enough room for Tina to sit.  The girls were listening to a story Alice was telling; everyone was laughing and paying attention except for Tina. She kept glancing over at Bette; trying not to look when Bette glanced over at Tina. What is wrong with me? I can’t stop looking at her; she’s so beautiful…Tina thought to herself. Never in her life had Tina been mesmerized by a woman; and especially after just meeting her. She examined Bette from head to toe. Her hair was glossy and brown; curls just falling past her shoulders. Her skin was flawless; and she had gorgeous big brown eyes. Alice finished her story; she and Dana were having a conversation of their own while Shane and Jenny were talking. Bette turned a faced Tina; who was still lost within her thoughts. “So; Alice tells me that you’re attending that Film school…” Tina felt her face flush when she realized Bette was talking to her. “Yes; it’s great. I would love to direct someday…or maybe even produce films.” Bette smiled. “Have you made any of your own films yet?” Bette asked before taking a sip form her drink. “Well; my friends and I at my high school did a short film. I directed it. That’s acutely how I got into that school. I submitted that film; and I was accepted.” “What was is about?” Bette asked.  Tina cleared her throat. “It was a short film; it was about these three girls who were young; maybe 15 or 16. They each come from a difficult or unsatisfying home-life. I guess some would say that it’s your typical ‘Teens do Drugs/party…’ But I didn’t want to have a sugarcoated ending like they do in films today. I wanted to show teens that sometimes you don’t get that second chance to get better or fix things. In the end all three girls died. I guess you could say it was kind of a wake up call for those kids who mess around and don’t think there won’t be any consequences.” Bette’s eyes widened. “Wow; you’ll have to show it to me sometime. I’d love to see it” Tina smiled. “Sure. So Bette; what do you do?” Bette placed her cup down on the coffee table. “Well; I have always loved art. I guess ever since I was little; I had these paintings that my mother did; I just loved them. I managed to get into an Art history class which I absolutely love. And when I’m not at school; I work at a little café; just to get by.” “Oh I used to work at a little coffee shop back home. My parents have been kind enough to help me out a little until I find a job.”