Tina turned and stared at Bette not sure how to take what she just heard.

’Could she have feelings for me. That’s ridiculous Tina. Quit thinking that way. She is just being protective since you are her best friend and all. Don’t go reading too much into it’ Tina thought to herself.

”Well whoever captures your heart will be a lucky woman then. And Nathan isn’t jerking me around Bette. He is trying to make a living for himself and possibly for our future” Tina said not sure where her relationship with Nathan was going.

Bette began to drive out of the parking lot heading back to campus.

”So? Do you think you and Nathan are going to get married?” Bette asked

Tina shrugged her shoulders

”I’m not sure. I mean we talked about it but since he has been gone everything is kind of on hold until he gets settled. Plus, I still have one more year left until I graduate. But you lucky dog are graduating in the Spring. We will have to take a trip to celebrate”

Bette giggled

”What’s so funny?” Tina asked annoyed at Bette laughing at her.

”Don’t be making those plans now. Things may be different then. I may have a girlfriend and will want to go away with her instead” Bette said jokingly but truthfully wanted to see Tina’s reaction.

Tina nodded her head and frowned a little.

”Yeah you are right. I shouldn’t assume you would be single and available to go on a trip with your best friend” Tina said with sadness in her voice. Bette noticed and smiled.

”Of course we can do something together T. I was just saying don’t go making plans now because that is several months away. And no I don’t have a girlfriend now but I may by then. But don’t worry T, we will do something together alright?.” Bette reassured as she parked her car near the sorority house

”Ok. You are right. I just hate the thought of us not being roommates after the spring. I’m going to miss you so much. We have had such good times together. You always made me laugh and cheered me up when I was down. You were such a good roommate and friend. I’ll never forget you” Tina said trying not to tear up.

Bette sighed and rolled her eyes.

”Fuck Tina! You sound like you are performing a eulogy at my funeral. Jesus Christ! I’m just graduating—not dying. Besides I’m still going to be here in L.A. I’m not leaving” Bette scoffed and walked ahead of Tina as they exited her car.

”Sorry. I guess that did sound a little morbid and final. It’s just that I don’t know what I’m going to do when you aren’t going to be here with me everyday” Tina said honestly

Bette patted Tina’s shoulder

”I’ll leave you a picture of me then you can light candles around it and worship it everyday” Bette laughed and Tina slapped her on the shoulder.

”You wish I would do that!” Tina scoffed

Bette giggled as she opened the door to the house and Tina followed behind as they made their way to their room.

”Well T? Let’s get some sleep. The dance is tomorrow and we’ve got to go pick up our costumes. Do you want to go get some breakfast before we go?” Bette asked stripping out of her clothes,taking off her bra, and slipping on a tank top and bikini shorts.

”Yes” Tina replied as she stopped changing to stare at Bette. Bette glanced in the mirror to see Tina staring at her with her mouth agape.

’Well, well. Seems I may have a chance at my best friend and roommate after all’ Bette thought to herself as she grabbed some Kleenex and walked over to Tina.

Tina stood frozen as Bette wiped the side of her mouth and held it in front of her.

”Well what do we have here? I seem to have collected some drool from your mouth. Seems I have turned on a faucet you didn’t know existed didn’t I? What shall we do about this new discovery? Explore it maybe?” Bette said seductively as she winked at Tina before heading to the bathroom and shut the door.

Tina finally blinked and quickly sat down on her bed trying to process what was happening to her. ”Shit” She muttered as she wiped away more drool from her mouth with her fingers feeling more confused than ever.

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