“None of my dreams come close to what reality is. You – you have totally surpassed everything I ever wanted. There are so many little things that I didn’t think about but I love about you. Do you know how long I could just sit and look at you “
“I noticed “ Bette grinned kissing Tina again “For me its just awesome to be able to look at you and not try and hide the fact that I am undressing you with my eyes “

“Really ?” Tina smiled

Bette nodded “From almost that first day in class I just wanted to look at you and dream about what I wanted to do. For years I have been scared that someone would clock that I was checking women out. Being able to look at you and there not to be a problem about it – that really is nice”

Tina took hold of Bette’s hand and kissed it “I think one of the reasons that you and I work is that we have finally found in one another something we never had before. I love that – I love you “

“I love you “ Bette replied

Tina looked at Bette “This weekend isn’t just about me you know -this has to be what you want”

“You think I haven’t had the same dreams as you ? My plan used to be that I would stay single until I graduated and bought my own place. Then I could have the life that you are talking about – cooking and eating and then sleeping at my own place with a woman who loved me. I didn’t think it would happen at 17 – maybe at 24”
“24 – you didn’t think you would find a girlfriend until you were 24 ? “

“I didn’t think I would just have the connection with a woman. Sex is different to falling in love and opening up to a woman and having her feel the same as me. It scares me that we have met when we are 17”

Tina wondered suddenly if Bette had the same fears that she did. She looked away from her for a minute – this wasn’t the time or place for this conversation. Tina didn’t want a conversation about their future and what would happen in 12 months time when college places were being finalised. She got up