“T… it’s fine… I just find it amusing that’s all” Bette sincerely said for she had done the same thing with the blonde, but was sure as hell wouldn’t admit it. Ever.

“So what is it like to achieve those stars? I mean I read that it’s probably one of the highest achievements in the culinary world. I bet the competition must be relentless…” The blonde asked trying to divert the conversation after being humiliated.

“Well at first it’s… I don’t know, it’s a great honor… and you’re right I was very competitive but then…” At that moment Bette’s voice trailed off.

“Something happened?” Tina asked a bit concerned.

“No, not really… I mean, like everything else, I guess it’s a process. I was very competitive and constantly worried about creating the newest trends in food but one day… I grew out of it. I realized that you cannot chase achievements, they find you if you are good enough…” Bette made a pause to put her thoughts in order. “I mean, don’t get me wrong, I am a bit competitive but I figured out that if you predispose yourself to learn something new everyday, the only way you can do that is by looking around you… especially the people around you…” Bette said really pensive, thinking how she had truly evolved over the years.

I am so falling for this woman… Was all Tina was thinking at that precise moment.

“But I guess I am boring you now, so why don’t we try this instead?” Bette said gently smiling and grabbed her sticks.

“I don’t think I could be bored by you” Tina genuinely said and the brunette simply blushed.

If the food they had tasted was absolutely amazing, this one was transporting them out of this world.

“I don’t think I have room in my stomach for desert” The chef said after putting her sticks down.

“Same here” Said a very stuffed Tina.

“Should we get the check? Perhaps we could just take a walk or go back to my place and just relax by the pool… what do you feel like doing?” Bette honestly asked.

Oh I have a fairly good idea of what I would like to do… I just cannot move much right now… Tina mischievously thought.

“Your patio sounds really good” Tina shyly admitted.

“Then let’s get the check” Bette brightly smiled.