Bette looked over at Tina, who was just smiling and in awe. She was still holding her hand, and whispered; “So…is this better than any boring hotel or what?”

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Chapter Thirteen.

“If you’re too tired you can head in and go back to sleep; I can get our stuff.” Bette offered.

Tina smiled; “No, I’m awake now…feel like taking a walk?”

“Sure”.

The girls walked along close to the water. The sun was starting to go down and the breeze got stronger. Bette realized Tina was only wearing a thin t-shirt; and folded her arms tight to her chest. Bette pulled Tina closer to her to keep her warm.

Being with Bette and seeing such a wonderful scene in front of her made Tina feel more at ease. Her thoughts had kept returning to seeing her parents, worrying about Doug and if he had said anything to them; but for that moment her worries faded away.

At the house.

The girls brought in the few bags they needed for the night, and Bette lead Tina to the bedroom. It was on the second floor. The room had a beautiful view of the ocean form the window that was across from the bed.

“T, you can use the bathroom in here to get changed.” Bette switched on the light for Tina and let her get ready for bed; while Bette used the bathroom down the hall to get ready. When she returned Tina was sitting on the bed gazing out the window.

“Do you have everything you need?” Bette asked.

Tina smiled, “Yeah, I’m good.”

“Okay, good night then.” Bette started to walk away.

“Bette?”

“Yeah?” she said walking back into the room.

“Where are you going?”

“Well…I was going to sleep in the guest room…I mean, I…didn’t know if…”

The truth was, Bette wasn’t sure if Tina was comfortable enough for them to be sharing a bed yet. Tina laughed and held her hand out, and Bette took it. She pulled Bette onto the bed with her.

“I’d rather you stay here with me.” She whispered.