"Okay fine" Bette sighed after exchanging a sideways look with the blonde. "I may be a little nervous"

The blonde smiled in victory, feeling much more at ease now that she knew both she and Bette were on the same page. It brought Tina comfort to know that Bette was just as on edge as she was.

"It’s just that . ." Bette continued, "It’s been a long time since I’ve been on a date with someone where I genuinely wanted more than just one night with them. I mean, I know that sounds bad but that’s just how it was for me"

They stopped at a light and Tina smiled tenderly at the nervous brunette, her heart fluttering wildly. She had never judged nor had she even paid much mind to Bette’s past but now that Tina gave it some thought, she couldn’t help but smile wider. It was nice to know that she meant something to Bette, something different and unlike anyone who had come before.

"I’ve also never dated any one who I was friends with first" Bette continued, her eyes focused on the road ahead as she turned onto another street. "I’ve always had feelings for you but you were still my friend before anything else. I guess I’m just scared because I have a whole lot more to lose if I don’t get this right. I don’t want to mess anything up"

Tina could do nothing but stare at the brunette beside her, her heart completely overwhelmed with Bette’s words. Tina was speechless but unbelievably taken with the woman who had poured out her heart.

She lovingly gazed at Bette and found herself falling deeper under the brunette’s spell. Tina was scared too, had been since she developed feelings for Bette and was glad to know she wasn’t in it alone.

Bette finally got the nerve to glance at Tina after a moment of silence, suddenly feeling self-conscious from her little confession. She saw a flash of the blonde’s smile before focusing back on the road, a smile spreading across her face.