Shit, I’m way overdressed. What does he have to think now?
“You look… stunning,” Ian said. He smiled his very charming smile and Tina blushed again. If I go on like this, I might as well paint my cheek red. Act normal, Kennard!
“Thank you. Let me take care of the flowers and I’ll be there in a moment.” Taking care of the flowers meant dropping them with Dana and returning as soon as possible.

The dinner went very smoothly. Ian had taken care of everything and the food was excellent.
“Excuse me, I need to go the toilet,” Tina said.
“Go ahead.”
Tina stood up, took her purse and went to the toilet. There was only one other woman there, and she amazed her.
The woman was tall, but that was due to the high heels. She was doing her make – up and Tina didn’t think she had ever seen any woman doing that so sexy.
She was wearing dressed pants and a loose blouse, a perfect combination. The woman seemed to notice Tina staring at her and looked back through the mirror.
She smiled and Tina was almost swept off her feet. The smile was completely honest.
The woman turned around and looked Tina in the eyes.
“Can I help you?” she asked friendly.
“No… no, I’m fine,” Tina stammered. What the hell is going on, Kennard? You’re here on a date and you’re looking at another woman, being a stupid drooling cow?
“Well, nice to meet you then, I guess,” the woman said with frowned eyebrows. Tina felt as if she had made a complete fool of herself.

The woman was about to leave the toilet and Tina felt that if she didn’t act now, she’d always blame herself. She instantly forgot about Ian, who was probably waiting for her back in the restaurant.
“Wait!” Tina said. The woman turned around, looking confused again.
“I’m sorry, I didn’t catch your name,” Tina smiled shyly. Why the hell didn’t she have more guts? Why was she making herself completely ridicolous?

“Bette, Bette Porter.” The woman gave Tina a hand, and she had to keep herself from smiling widely.
“I have to go now, though,” Bette said. “I have a date waiting for me. Cassie doesn’t have much patience.”

So she was here with a woman? Great. Okay, not so great, since she was with someone. But at least, she was lesbian or bisexual. Slow down, Kennard. Maybe it’s just a business kinda thing. But why would she call her Cassie then? That’s too familiar for business relations. It could just be a friend. But the formal dressing… that just fits in the restaurant, Kennard! And what about Ian? He’s dressed casual… It’s Ian! Fuck, Ian! He’s waiting. Come on, get out.

The silence became awkward for both of them and Tina headed towards the door. She let Bette go first.
“See you around,” Bette said. Tina didn’t know how that made her feel. She went back to her table, but Ian couldn’t entertain her anymore. Her mind kept on going out to the brunette.