New Alliances

An hour later Bette and Tina were showered and changed and were still finding it difficult to exit Tina’s bedroom. They had had a heart to heart about pussycats, while downstairs  the coven was busy making and eating breakfast.  The rain continued to fall, making the day humid and dreary.  Shane and Helena were talking about the festivities that seemed to have take place in the attic the previous night. They giggled like schoolgirls as Alice looked on.  Even she was more than mildly intrigued but tried to hold it all in. At any other time, with any other couple, Alice would have been leading this particular type of conversation.

Helena thought they might not see Tina until the evening, considering the workout she had had.  “So place your bets, ladies.  I say we don’t see our little witch until at least 5PM.  I mean, she’s got to be exhausted.  I counted at least six times.”

“Helena!” Dana was mortified. “You were counting? That’s so not cool.”

Shane smiled at the shy brunette.  “Come on Dane, you know you were listening too.  We’re all on the second floor right below Tina.  And I counted eight.  As for sleeping beauty, I’m going to guess a little closer to 3pm.”

“Well, you’re all wrong.  It was seven times, I’m already up and its 9:30 in the morning.”

Tina appeared, to their shock, with Bette in tow and began to pour herself a cup of coffee.  They all had their mouths open, even Alice.

“Good morning ladies.”  Bette’s wide smile was captivating. “Alice.”

They all said good morning except for Alice. “Hello, Bette.” 

Tina smiled at her friend. 

Helena was not going to mix words.  “Well, congratulations you two, we were just going to ring Guinness.  I think you two must have set some record last night.”  Tina threw a roll at her head and hit her target.  The others laughed at the exchange.

Tina slid over to Bette and put her arms around her waist.  “Don’t be jealous Hel.” Tina kissed Bette softly and put her head on her shoulder.  Bette kissed the top of Tina’s head.

“T, I’m going to go.  I’ve got a few things I have to sort out.  Will I see you later?”  She was hopeful but the saddened look on Tina’s face told her otherwise.  “I can’t tonight baby, starting the potion tonight. I’m sorry. I’ll miss you.”