“Yeah, I’ll ask Alice later. She’s coming over in 10 minutes or so.” Dana says.

“So, you changed teams too?” Tina asks.

“Yeah. Alice is great. I can’t wait for you to meet her.” Dana says. “I’m planning on coming home for a week, I think that’s in two weeks or so. We have a short break at school. Maybe I’ll bring Alice with me, we could double date maybe. That’ll be fun.” Dana says.

“Yeah, that would be fun. Let me know if you’re coming. I think I have to go to bed.” Tina says.

“Yeah, I’ll let you go. Talk to you soon.” Dana says.

“Yeah, have fun.” Tina winks and they hang up.

A big smile forms on Tina’s face, she wasn’t alone anymore, she could talk to her best friend about it all. She went in and brushed her teeth and then went to bed.

The next day, she gets up and went to school, her mind kept going back to the day before. She has a girlfriend. A big smile was plastered on her face all morning. At noon her phone went off. She looks at the id and sees that it is Bette.

“Hey.” She says softly.

“Hi girlfriend.” Bette replies with a grin.

“Hello babe.” Tina says and waits for Bette’s reaction.

“I like the sound of that.” Bette says after a few moments.

“It felt normal saying it.” Tina replies.

“I’m glad, so, how’s your day so far?” Bette asks.

“It’s been productive, and I’ve been thinking about you most of the time.” Tina replies with a giggle.

“Yeah? Me too.” Bette replies.

Tina moves away from her friends and walks outside the school studio. She takes a seat on the brick railing outside the door.

“I told Dana last night.” Tina says.

“You did? What did she say?” Bette asks concerned.

“She actually had a confession of her own.” Tina replies.

“She did?” Bette asks.

“Yeah. She’s met someone too, a girl.” Tina says.

“Wow, the both of you coming out at the same time, that’s not often.” Bette replies.

“I know. But you’ll be surprised when I tell you who she’s met.” Tina says and chuckles.

“I will? Who is it?” Bette asks curiously.

“Your friend actually. Alice Piezecki.” Tina replies.

“No! Really? Wow.” Bette says.

“Yeah. When I told her your name, she told me about Alice. That she had a friend named Bette Porter who runs a gallery.” Tina says. “And how many Bette Porter’s is there?” Tina says carefully.

“Not that many I guess.” Bette replies with a chuckle. “So Alice found a girlfriend, why haven’t she told me. Have to call her later today.” Bette says.

“So how are your meetings going?” Tina asks after a few moments.

“They’re boring.” Bette replies.

“Sorry to hear that.” Tina says.

“Don’t be. I wish I didn’t have to go away, just when we’ve…” Bette says. Tina interrupts,

“I know. I wish you were here.” Tina says.

“Me too… So, how long will you be at school?” Bette asks.

“Till around seven I think. After five it’s so quiet there. Get more done then. I’ll be home around seven thirty.” Tina says.

“Okay. I’ll call you around 8 again then. I have to go now. They’re calling me. Another boring meeting. Talk later T, have a good day.” Bette says.

“Thanks babe, you too.” Tina says and they hang up.