Bette’s heart broke at the statement and that time she did reach over to rub Janice’s arm in comfort.

"I’m really sorry that I made things awkward between us but I want to try and fix it" Janice spoke softly, her eyes begging, pleading. "Please I just . . can I try again?"

"Oh Jan" Bette finally breathed out as got up from her booth and sat next to her friend, pulling the emotional blonde into her arms and holding her tight. She had been so wrapped up in soothing her friend that she hadn’t even noticed Tina watching their exchange from her table.

*****

The ride to Tina’s house had been a quiet one, both women reeling with the day’s events. It had been a busy, fun filled afternoon with endless chatter. After Bette’s conversation with Janice, she returned to the table and was thrust into subject after subject of whatever anyone had come up with.

Though Tina had been generally into the group conversation, Bette had been able to tell that something was different about the blonde. She guessed it had something to do with her talk with Janice but also decided that she didn’t want to have that kind of conversation with Tina amongst their friends. She had also been enjoying her time with Tina and Angie and hadn’t wanted to ruin it with any more serious talk.

Playing the oblivious party, she simply engaged in conversation and made the extra effort to put a smile on her favorite blonde’s face. Lucky for
her, it worked and she had managed to take Tina’s mind off the subject of Janice for the remainder of the afternoon.

Bette made the turn onto Tina’s block and was instantly filled with dread as they finally arrived at their destination. She rolled up along side the curb in front of Tina’s house, hating that their day together was over.

She set the gear into park and let out a deep sigh, her gaze focused on the empty road ahead.

"I know you probably want to know what happened between Jan and I but is it okay if we leave that for another day?"