Bette smiled, and the two of them got underneath the covers. Bette turned off the light on the night stand; she then pulled Tina closer to her in a warm embrace.

The day couldn’t have been any better. Tina couldn’t believe how comfortable she was with Bette. No one had ever taken the time to do all the little things for her that Bette has done. And they had only known each other for short amount of time. She couldn’t deny that since their relationship started, she had her doubts. There was this fear she had in the back of her mind. But each day with Bette, those fears were starting to fade.

Tina could already tell Bette had fallen asleep. Tina closed her eyes willing herself to sleep as well. She finally dozed off, listening to the distant waves crashing on the ocean.  

The Next Day.

The girls were back on the road early in the morning. Tina hated that they had to leave, but she didn’t want to get too far off schedule. Bette promised her that she would bring her back for a real vacation on the beach.

After a few pit stops for gas and food, the girls made it to South Carolina in good time. They got there around dinner time. When they pulled up to the large house Tina’s parents were there to greet them.

“Mom, Dad! How are you?” Tina said giving them both a hug.

“Oh sweetie we’re doing fine. We’re so happy you came to visit.” Tina’s mother said hugging her daughter.

“How was the drive?” Her father asked.

“It was great; we made it here faster than we thought.”

Bette walked over and stood next to Tina. “Mom, Dad, this is my friend Bette. Bette these are my parents Margret and George.”

“It’s very nice to meet you Mr. and Mrs. Kennard.” Bette said holding her hand out.

“Oh Bette please, call me Margret.” She gave Bette a hug and then took her hand. “Come on we’ll let George get the bags and Christina and I can give you a quick tour.”

“That would be great.”

“I’ll be there in just a minute; I need to grab my purse.” Tina said.

Her father carried the bags in and she went into the passenger’s seat to get her bag.

“Tina?” a familiar voice called her name. She turned around slowly as she shut the car door.

“Doug…?”

To Be Continued…