“You were single “

“Yes but you know me – I don’t flit from partner to partner but in the last four years I have. I have had one night stands and “ Tina shook her head “I have hated myself for it “

Bette rubbed Tina’s knee “ Looks like we have both not done that well “

“That is putting it mildly – like you said – none of them were you Bette. I tried to deny that I loved you – I tried to push you out of my mind but I was obsessed with you. The opposite of love isn’t hate – its disinterest – its “ I couldn’t give a fuck “ . There hasn’t been a point when I was apathetic towards you . You are not a woman who its easy to be indifferent to “

“I think I will take that as a compliment “

“It is one “ Tina said “ You spoilt me – I don’t think any woman could make me happy because no woman matches up to you. In terms of how you treated me – in terms of putting me before everyone else. And – well it has to be said “

“Yes ?”

“You are the best lover “

Bette smiled shyly

“You are just trying to flatter me “

“No – I am just telling you the truth – no woman kisses like you, no woman looks at me and makes me wet almost on the spot. You still come out top in every category “

Bette was silent for several seconds – she looked down briefly but finally she looked up and smiled at Tina

“So do you “

Tina finished her wine and filled her glass up again

“I know that you and I can make it work again. Angie has taken to you and that means a lot to me. But the most important thing is that – I love you “

Bette put her bottle of water down and moved closer to Tina. She gently stroked Tina’s bare arm. Tina put her wine glass down and watched Bette

“I love you “ Bette said “I am utterly terrified about what is happening between the two of us. But I want you to stay because I really believe with all my heart that you and I can make it work. I want you back Ti “

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