The brunette looked away before the redhead had a chance to do anything remotely sexy with her piercing gaze. She wasn’t interested in anything other than the beautiful blonde beside her.

Bette shrugged, "I didn’t notice"

"You didn’t notice?" Tina couldn’t help but laugh as she felt a wave of relief wash over her, "She’s gorgeous, how could you not notice?"

"Easy" Bette said simply and leaned her head closer to Tina’s, her lips only a whisper away from the blonde’s ear. "I’ve been too busy staring at the most beautiful woman here"

It was as if everything inside Tina’s body had completely frozen over, each whispered word tickled her ear and sent a shiver throughout her body. It was weird because at the same time, Tina had never felt hotter. Her cheeks were flushed and she found it difficult to breathe. She had to force her legs back into motion, following the smirking brunette as she led her down a corridor and thankfully away from the staring redhead.

Where did that come from? Tina couldn’t help but wonder, her shock and excitement stopping her from reading too much into the situation. She wasn’t sure how things would play out next but decided not to waste the opportunity. Willing her heart rate to slow, she downed the rest of her champagne and savored the confidence sliding down her throat. Thank God for liquid courage.

"Okay Porter. Lets say I believe that" Tina said as she placed her glass on the tray of a passing waiter, "Why were you avoiding me then?"

Bette looked sideways at Tina, a guilt ridden and worried expression covered her face. Should she try to explain? What would Tina think of her little lust-filled confession?

Bette had been in love with Tina for so long, every part of her silently wishing that the blonde had felt the same. So many times Tina had insisted they were friends and after a while, the brunette had begun to lose hope. Especially after that kiss they shared. That fucking amazing, earth-shattering kiss. The very one that caused Tina to avoid Bette like the plague once it was over.