Bette was smiling even bigger the more excited Tina got about the story she was telling.

"It was Alice," Tina giggled, "And she was so mad!"

Bette giggled with her, glad Tina was finally opening up. "She always freaks out because people always think she works there with that stupid blue vest. I tell her to just stop wearing it, but she insists it’s not because of her trendy vest."

By this time they were both laughing, each taking another sip of their drinks.

"She was so nice though," Tina continued when they settled down, "I just said I was sorry and I think she took pity on me."

Bette smiled, tilting her head down slightly as Tina dropped her own, thinking back to the occassion.

"And then she introduced me to you guys," she went on, lifting her head again. Bette tried not to be so interested in her every move.

"Yeah, I’m glad she did," Bette said happily, before realizing that might sound obvious. She looked to Tina, and she didn’t seem to mind, so she let it go.

"I’m glad too, I mean you guys are great," Tina smiled, pursing her lips for a moment as she pulled a few strands of her curly blonde hair behind her ear.

Bette wanted more than anything to crawl over to her on that couch and kiss her, even just once. Anywhere. Even a kiss on her hand. She basked in the thought of being able to kiss Tina.

"I’m just so glad I’ve found such great friends here already," Tina said, interrupting Bette’s daydream.

The brunette blinked a few times, trying to pull herself together. "Yeah … yeah, they’re a great bunch."

"You too," Tina interjected with another very sincere smile.

Bette melted at her honesty and warmth. "Thanks Tina."

They were looking into each other’s eyes with intensity when the phone rang. Bette looked to the side with a sigh, and then back to Tina. "I’m sorry, just a moment." She put her drink down and hurried into the kitchen to get the phone.

"Hello?" she asked quietly.

"Bette?"

"Alice," Bette sighed with a smile, "What is it?"

"So did Tina get a ride from Shane? I sort of forgot she drove with us." Alice asked, concerned about her naive friend.

"No, she’s still here," Bette explained, worried that she would hear a mouthful from her friend.

She heard laughter on the other end and rolled her eyes. "Alice."

"Well if Shane’s gone home and we’re not there, what, it’s just the two of you?"

"Alice, this is not funny," Bette whispered, dipping her head into the living room again, holding the phone away. "Sorry, I’ll just be another minute."

Tina smiled and nodded, looking rather uncomfortable again.

"Haha, so you and blondie?" Alice teased. "Oh, but don’t call her that, she doesn’t like it."

"Why the fuck would I call her blondie?" Bette laughed, keeping her voice down so Tina couldn’t hear. "You’re an idiot."

"Yeah yeah," Alice smiled on the other end, shuffling through her CDs. "But wow, I mean finally! I know you’ve been like obsessing over her for forever!"

"Alice!" Bette whispered, trying to keep as quiet as possible. "I will talk to you later."

"Alright alright, don’t get your panties in a bunch, Porter. Have fun!"

"Yeah yeah," Bette smiled, letting out a sigh.

After hanging up, she walked into the living room. "Sorry I-"

She looked around – no Tina. ‘Shit, I screwed it up. She got scared,’ Bette told herself, running her hands through her hair as she let out another sigh. She looked to the ground in disappointment.

"Hey."

Bette looked up with a big smile forming on her face, especially compared to the severe disappointment from just previous. "Tina."

"Sorry, I just ran to the washroom. I figured you’d be a few minutes on the phone." she smiled, smoothing her hands over her skirt.

Bette watched while trying not to make it obvious. "Good," she smiled, gesturing towards the couch. "More chat?"

Tina felt tingles again, she was so close to Bette. This evening was becoming a dream come true. She was all alone with the woman she had been dreaming of ever since she met her. "Yeah."