“She certainly is. Bette is the first to come and the last to leave, between us girls.” Tina smiled at these words. And caught herself on thinking that it’s not too late to leave yet.

“Should I tell her she has a visitor?” Too late already.

Half a minute later, Bette went out of her office to find Tina staring at the works hanging on the walls of the hall.

“Tina?”

Tina slowly turned around and their eyes met. “Hello, Tina!” Bette happily exclaimed motioning for Tina to come to her office.

“Please, take a seat… I’m glad you came. So glad!.. I’m sorry, my office is just one huge mess,” Bette said, looking around and returning her eyes to Tina as she was sitting down.

“Bette?”

“Do you want some coffee? I think we have a cheesecake, too.”

“No, thanks. I’m not gonna be here long.”

“We’ll see,” Bette smirked.

“Excuse me?”

“No, I mean No need to hurry.”

“Okay. Good.”

“So did you think about it?” Bette broke the silence that ensued.

“Did I think about what?” Tina was getting more and more confused, thus more and more shy.

“Nevermind. I’m just glad to see you.”

“Oh,” Tina exhaled. “I’m just gonna say why I came here Bette, we have to talk.”

“Well, we’re already talking, Tina.”

“You know that’s not what I mean!” Tina said a little too louder than she was supposed to. This evening definitely isn’t going to be an easy one, she thought. “It’s just hard.” Another deep breath. “I mean, when we’re together and we simply talk and discuss different things, you act so freely, like you enjoy my company and—”

“I really do enjoy your company.”

“You’re so—”

“Cool?” Bette grinned.

Tina laughed and the situation seemed to lighten up just a bit. “Yeah, cool. And it makes me wonder whether you want to be friends with me. You’re so nice. And it makes me feel great.” Tina started feverishly rubbing her fingers. “But then you uh, kiss me and my head simply explodes. One minute you behave like you’re not interested in anything besides spending time together and then you act differently.”

“Do you I really act like that?”

“I think so, yes.” Tina blushed. Even more.