"Bette, don’t worry about me. I don’t give a damn about what anyone says or does. As long as…" Tina gulped. "I’m with you."

"Tina what are we?" Bette asked. That was the question she had mulling over for hours now. "I’m pretty sure friends don’t kiss like this."

Tina smiled as she held Bette closer to her. "We can be whatever we want to be." As much as she wanted to officially call Bette her girlfriend, there was still a lot that the two needed to get out of the way before they could take it to the next level.

Bette relaxed as Tina buried herself into Bette’s neck. She looked down and licked her lips as Bette’s cleavage satisfied her hungry eyes. They embraced each other for a few minutes until Bette realized where she was.

"I should go," she whispered, though her mind thought otherwise.

"Please stay here," Tina begged, becoming familiar with Bette’s scent. "Sleep with me tonight."

"Don’t you mean this morning," Bette joked, thinking about what time it was. She had already given Melvin the heads up of what she was up to and he even bought her the rose. He found it adorable that Bette was willing to meet Tina at this time. Hopefully, he wouldn’t mind if Bette was home a little bit later.

 "Oh yeah," Tina drawled out.

They giggled together, their laughs harmonizing without even trying. Bette lied down, drawing circles in the sheets seductively. "Coming to bed." Tina raised her left eyebrow.

"Oh yeah," Tina repeated, with a double meaning.

Tina took a comfortable position next Bette, walking her fingers across Bette’s abs. ‘Oh have mercy, she has abs.’

They stared at deeply in each others’ eyes, realizing that ‘whatever’ they were, it was much closer than they’ve ever been. Tina had always been in relationships but this one she was starting felt different. It felt as if it was meant to be. Bette touched her in places no male ever had. Not physically but you know what I mean. She never felt so alive with anyone in her life. Was this what love really felt like? If it did, it was no wonder why so many people went at great distances to find it.

Bette felt her heart swell up as she saw the adoration that Tina’s eyes. She couldn’t believe that at that moment, she was in bed with the most beautiful girl she’d ever had eyes on. Tina’s personality did not match the rumors Bette has heard throughout the years. She heard that Tina was a bitch, slut, a gold digger but to her Tina was smart, caring, and genuine. It would take a very long time if she was going to get tired seeing Tina.

They draped their arms around each other and got as close as possible. With the thin clothing they were wearing, the distance away from each other wouldn’t be noticed even if they were naked. Amazed that their bodies fit, they sighed contentedly.

"Good night," Tina sighed, giving Bette a quick peck. "Thanks for the rose."

"It was my pleasure." Bette replied, giving Tina a wink. Tina laughed. "But I had to thank you for letting me feel this way." Bette was careful in her choice of words. It was too soon.

Tina knew exactly what she meant. "Touche. You are so good to me."

"I try," Bette shrugged. "Good night, T." She kissed her forehead tenderly.

In a few minutes, they drifted off into their dreams. That was how Victoria Kennard found them when she went to check on her daughter.