“They are all supportive of her.” Bette said.

“That’s great. You know that my offer still stands. If you need anything, let me know.” Tina told her.

“I know, that’s very sweet of you. I’ll let you know.” Bette said.

“Okay…” Tina said.

“I think I am going to check up on Hannah.” Bette said.

“Kay… see you.” Tina said.

“Bye.” Bette said and pushed the red button. She knew she liked Tina but why did she have to feel these feelings right now? She had a pregnant daughter, a heartbroken son and another daughter with troubles in school. She really couldn’t cope with a girlfriend. She needed a friend.

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 Bette had come to Tina after work just to talk and now she was in the blonde’s bedroom, clothed. Tina was in the bathroom while Bette walked around the house. She looked at the nightstand and saw a letter laying there. She knew she wasn’t supposed to read someone else’s letters but she couldn’t help herself. It was like it was calling her name. She walked over and took the piece of paper in her hands.

Dear Bette,

You will probably never read this letter because I will not have the guts to give or send it to you. So, here we go.

I know I said I was going to be your friend until you were ready to date me and I will but it just is not easy. Every time I am close to you, all I want to do is hug you, kiss you, feel you. It is like enjoyable torture.

When I kissed you it was like everything around me went away and only your lips existed. It was like I died and gone to heaven really.

You are my best friend. You are the one that stood by me through everything, always helped me, understood me, and never judged. You have always been there for me and somehow… I fell in love with you. As I reread this, I know it is true. I love you from the inside out.

You are sweet, funny, caring, gentle, loving, compassionate and strong but you are also beautiful, gracious, soft and –I only dare to write this because you will not read it- sexy. You are so incredibly sensual…

God, I could look at you for hours and hours. You are what I want to look at forever. You are a remarkable woman. Since I met you, you are everything on my mind. Your smile, your touch, your lips, your voice, your laughter… everything about you fascinates me.

I know life is not been very kind to you, to me but when everything is calmer, I hope I can be yours and you can be mine.

I read this quote once and I could not help but think of you when I read it:

"I love you, not only for what you are, but for what I am when I am with you.”

I will wait for you,

Tina.

Bette looked up and sighed. She knew it must be hard for Tina. It was hard for her to.

“I meant what I wrote.” Tina’s voice made her scare up and she turned around.

“Sorry, I shouldn’t have read it but I saw it and I couldn’t stop myself.” Bette said with shame red on her cheeks.

“It’s okay, it isn’t a big secret I have a thing for you, right? And besides it was for you and if I really didn’t want you to read it, I shouldn’t have left it laying there when you came.” Tina told her. Bette put the paper back and sighed.

“I still shouldn’t have done it.” Bette said.

“Forget about it.” Tina told her.

“No, Tina, I won’t forget about it. I can’t, not when I know you feel so bad about this.” Bette said.

“Bette, look, I don’t like this but I’m willing to wait. I know it is almost impossible to be with you right now. You have loads of problems. I have also some things going on. We should wait.” Tina told her best friend, looking down. Bette walked over to Tina and hugged her.

“I know. This isn’t easy for me either. Just wait for me, okay?” Bette asked.

“Yeah…” Tina told her while burying her face in the crook of Bette’s neck, enjoying her sent and warmth. They just stood there, both their eyes closed, hoping for a future together. Hoping for love.

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