Marina shook her head. “No, she was actually in a relationship. She was a struggling writer and her boyfriend was the swimming coach for the college.” Bette and Alice looked at each other. “Well anyways, I have to get back to work. So I hope everything works out between you and Tina.”

“Thanks Marina,” Marina smiled and got up from the table. Bette sighed as she took another fry and stuffed it in her mouth.

“I don’t want you to eat yourself to death over this.” Bette looked at Alice and huffed. Her stomach dropped more when she saw Tina walk into the Planet. “Do you want me to leave?”

“I don’t want you to leave, but can you just go up to the bar for a little bit?”

“Sure,” Alice grabbed Bette’s hand squeezed it. “You’re going to be okay.”  Bette nodded, and Alice kissed her hand. Tina walked over to the table, and Alice got up from the table.

“Hey Alice.” Alice smiled.

“Hey Tina,” she walked away and went over by the bar. She took a seat began to talk to Kit.

“I wasn’t expecting you to be here.” Bette smiled faintly.

“I know, but I needed to talk to you.”

“So did I.” Bette sat up in her chair. “Tina, I’ve been doing a lot of thinking and umm—,” she sighed heavily. “I love you, but I’m not in love with you.”

Tina smiled. “Are you breaking up with me Bette?”

“Y-yes, you and I aren’t meant to be. I still want to be friends, but we’ll never be. This is what I want.”

“Okay–,” Tina laughed softly. “I’m glad that you let me know that I’m not what you want.” She swallowed hard. “Well—it was nice knowing you. Goodbye Bette.” Tina got up from the table, and she began to walk away.

“Tina–,” she stopped. “Can we still be friends?” Tina grabbed a cup out of someone’s hand and turned around. She threw the water in Bette’s face, and Bette gasped.

“That’s my answer to your friendship.” She slammed the glass on the table and walked out. Alice walked over to Bette.

“Are you okay?” Bette wiped her face off with a napkin.