“Really ?”

“Yeah – after I quit my other school I was just going to block all the people who would be cross with me for quitting. I dropped my Face-book account and I blocked all my old friends on twitter. I wasn’t sure what to do with my phone. Luckily mom took pity on me and bought me a new phone. I don’t have anyone else’s number at school yet – I must get Shane and Carmen’s – but I would like yours “

Bette repeated her number which she knew by heart. Tina put it in her phone and texted Bette so she had her number as well. Tina smiled

“I am always around for a chat “

“Thank you “ Bette was really moved by Tina’s openness. She made it very easy for Bette to talk to her and that was something that the brunette normally struggled with.

“Well I know that you think you are weird – I don’t – I like you “

“I like you too”

Tina lay down on the grass and sighed “This is nice “

“It is “ Bette crossed her legs and watched Tina as she lay on the grass. Bette couldn’t fail but admire Tina’s body. She was slim but had the curves in all the right places – nice long legs hidden in light grey stockings that disappeared up into her grey skirt. Her school shirt fitted her well but lying on her back just emphasised what generous breasts she had. Bette watched Tina for several minutes.

Tina had been half dozing but became aware of Bette watching her. Tina half opened one eye and yes – Bette was totally checking her out. Tina smiled and closed her eyes fully. She really didn’t think that Bette was straight. What she needed to figure out now was how to help Bette come to terms with that. They chatted half heartedly for another 20 minutes on and off until the silence was disturbed by Bette’s mobile. Bette read it and laughed

“Take a look at that “

Tina opened her eyes and sat up

“Been invited for lunch at KK’s apartment tomorrow. So excited !! “

“KK being my mother I assume ?” Tina said

“Yes – so unless you make yourself scarce tomorrow you will get to see my mom being reunited with your other mom”

“That should be fun “ Tina said

“Its part of my mom’s plan”
“Your mother has a plan ?”
“Sort of – she wants to see Kate and Emma and the three of them become friends again before there is the dangerous reunion of adding my dad to the mix”

“My mom – Kate has talked a lot about your mom – she really adores her”

“How does Emma feel ?”
“That mom doesn’t do gushing in the way that Kate does but I know that she does want to see her again. I gather that the three of them were really close “

“They shared an apartment and from what my mom says – she talked Kate into dating Emma”

Tina smiled “You know what that means ?”
Bette raised an eyebrow

“It means that if it wasn’t for your mom – I wouldn’t exist. There is no way after that fact from our parents past that we cannot be friends – its just meant to be”

Only time would tell – Tina thought – how prophetic that remark would turn out to be.