Melissa switched her cup to the other hand before shaking Tina’s hand, smiling in a way that made the blonde want to punch her in the face. She just looked so . . perfect and it served to make Tina even more jealous.

"Melissa. So you’re the birthday girl, huh?"

"Yup" Tina quickly changed the conversation, steering it to where she wanted as she gestured to all three woman with her index finger. "So how do you all know each other?"

Bette pursed her lips to hide a smile as she looked at Tina, surprised by her straightforward question but finding it amusing nonetheless. If Bette didn’t know any better, she could have sworn she heard a jealous tone in the blonde’s voice.

"Oh Bette and I go way back" Melissa answered, looking at the brunette who’s eyes were on Tina. "I met Kit here a few years ago. How about you?"

"Bette and I used to live together" Tina stated simply, a daring tone in her voice. Bette looked at her incredulously, her eyes widening with surprise and her lips parting in disbelief. There was a faint smile there as well, Tina was truly something else.

"Really?" Melissa asked with intrigue as she looked at Bette who was busy finishing the rest of her drink. "For as long as I’ve known Bette, I’ve never known her to be the roommate type. You two must be really close"

"You have no idea" Tina responded casually as she linked her arm through Bette’s, stroking the soft flesh and making it clear that she was staking a claim.

Bette was at a complete loss of words, amused but also slightly irritated with the blonde. She didn’t care much for Tina’s rude behavior towards Melissa and she was also upset that Tina couldn’t seem to make up her mind. First Josh and now this.

The tension was obvious to Melissa and she felt the need to separate herself from the group, knowing Bette and Tina needed some time alone. "O-kay, well I’m going to wash this drink off my hands, they’re a little sticky. It was nice meeting you, Tina"