Bette laughed

“You do talk BS”

Shane laughed – Bette rarely called anyone out on their nonsense -it was going to be funny if her new relationship encouraged her to be more forthcoming

“And how is the lovely Ms Kennard ?”

“Pretty awesome “ Bette admitted

“I didn’t think anyone’s smile could be as big as yours but Tina’s on Monday was pretty impressive. She is clearly really into you “
“I am into her – she’s great”
“Had a good week ?”
“We have had a good week – pity its over”

“Term is over in three weeks “
“Yes but we have exams and assignments and next year is our senior year”
“Awesome – have you Tina any plans for the summer ?”
“Just be together “ Bette said with a big grin on her face

“Take it from me – you two will get into a lot of mischief if you are left unattended from June to September”

“How do you know we haven’t already ?” Bette said smiling and heading towards the school entrance. Shane caught her up

“No way “

“No way what ?” Bette said enjoying teasing her friend

“No way have you two gone all the way after a week “

“Tina and I learn fast “ Bette replied with a serious look on her face. Shane stared at her in disbelief

“No freaking way”

Bette relented and smiled

“No – no we haven’t but its something we have talked about “

“And ?”

Bette shrugged “We aren’t ready for it – but it doesn’t mean that we don’t discuss it and talk about how we feel”

“After a week – you two are a study in speed aren’t you ?”
Bette slipped her arm through Shane’s
“Lets get into class – there might be someone in the classroom I really want to see “

School was as hectic as always with the teachers in all their classes outlining what a test the next three weeks would bring – class papers under exam conditions to prepare them for their final year and more homework as well as revision. Bette took it all in her stride – she was pretty confident she would do well in the subjects and she had probably already passed all the subjects. But she wanted to do well – it wasn’t in her personality not to revise hard for any test of exam that came her way. What interested her was how Tina was really working hard and concentrating in classes. When English finished at 3:30 and Bette was getting her stuff together Tina was still sitting writing notes. They had been forced to work in groups and they hadn’t been together for the whole lesson. Bette watched as Tina wrote things down in her notebook. Bette put her things in her bag and put her blazer on and loosened her tie. Finally she walked across and sat watching the blonde. After several minutes Tina looked up