Chapter 3
Tina grabbed the white lilies from the vendor and handed him a 10 dollar bill. She hoped Bette would like them. Tina had thought about roses but it seemed like Bette wasnt into the typical. She had planned on surprising Bette at work. It had been a rough day. Tina had gone back to work today and on top of that she finally told Eric. Well she didnt exactly tell him. She merely broke up with him citing differences in opinion. She had only been out with Bette once, it wasnt exactly time to shout Hey world, Im falling madly in love with another woman. After their first date Tina had called Bette the next day to make plans. Bette suggested dinner at her place tonight and Tina quickly accepted. Tina found herself sitting at her desk at 2pm and thinking about Miss Porter. That is when she decided she would pay a quick visit.

When Tina entered the gallery she looked around to see if Bette was in the main area. She wasnt. Tina approached the receptionist who eagerly told Tina she would let Bette know she was there.

Tina: No, please dont. If she isnt busy can I just sneak in?

The receptionist peeked into Bettes office and nodded to Tina.

Tina quietly opened the door and stood in front of Bette. Bette had her head buried in the computer. Her wire rimmed glasses were perched on the rim of her nose. Tina didnt even know Bette wore glasses.

Bette: Ashely can you call Mark at MOMA and get me the number for Kathleen?

Tina: Im not even sure thats english.

Bette: Oh my god. Tina Kennard! What are you doing here? I thought we were meeting tonight?

Bette stood up and rushed to meet Tina.

Tina: We are silly. I just wanted to bring you these.

Tina handed Bette the lillies. Secretly her fingers were crossed hoping Bette liked them.

Bette: Tina they are spectacular. Did you know I hated roses. Dont get me wrong. They are beautiful. And sometimes appropriate, but boring. Do you know what I mean?

Tina: I do. Im sorry to bother you at work, but I was thinking about you, as I have done a lot recently. And I realized I hadnt taken my lunch hour. So I came here to hopefully steal a kiss if thats ok and then get back to work.

Tina was still nervous in Bettes presence but she knew that Bette liked the aggressive side of her. Bette didnt hesitate. She reeled Tina into her arms and kissed her. She paused for a few moments sucking on Tinas bottom lip cause her knees to go slightly weak.

Tina: You have the most incredible lips in the world.

Bette smirked.

Bette: In the world?

Tina: Yup.

Bette: Have you kissed all the lips in the world?

Tina: The only ones that count.

Bette: You know you are a lot feistier then I thought you were. I had you pinned as the southern belle type.

Tina: A popular mis conception. Now Miss Porter if you will excuse me I have to get to work.

Bette: One question…

Tina: Anything…

Bette: Am I still a mystery? Do I still make you nervous?

Tina: Truth?

Bette: Truth.

Tina: Petrified. Bette I have never done this before. I dont mean just being with a woman but everything. I have never stopped my day to come see someone for a kiss. It makes me vulnerable and I hate that. You make me vulnerable. But Bette you are like a piece of ruby red glass on a white sand beach. The glare is painful, but the glass is so beautiful that you have to see it. You have to hold it in your hands and admire it. You slip on a pair of sun glasses to block the glare, but then realize it also blocks the beauty so you take them off and continue to stare. Youre hypnotized. Thats you Bette. You are that piece of ruby red glass.

Bette starred at Tina not exactly sure what to say. She couldnt believe this blonde could render her speechless.

Tina: Now, can you kiss me again please?

Bette fell on her couch bringing Tina with her. The two were lost in each others embrace. Lips pressed together in a deadbolt lock when there was a knock on the door.

Ashely: I called MOMA, oh wow, ok, sorry. Ill come back later.

Ashley was bright red and continued to apologize as she closed the door behind her.

Tina: I cant believe I am going to say this but…

Tina paused and looked down at the ground.

Bette: What?

Tina: I want you Bette.

Bette: Tina look at me when you say that. I want to see your eyes.

Tina looked up and met Bettes chocolate eyes with her own baby blues.

Bette: Say it again.

Tina: I want you Bette.

Bette felt her heart leap into her throat. There has never been a woman who made Bette feel this way and she had been with plenty of woman.

Bette: Youre killing me, you know that?

Tina: Do you have any idea what you do to ME? Bette Porter I was a naive straight girl a week ago.

Bette couldnt help but giggle.

Tina: Oh so its funny now?

Bette: Kinda.

Tina: Its funny I cant even concentrate at work anymore because all I do is picture you touching me?

Bette took a deep breath and stood up abruptly.

Bette: You better go back to work.

Tina: Did I say something?

Bette: Yes you did. And youve ruined the rest of my day at work. I will no longer be able to concentrate.

Bette smiled her devilish grin.

Bette: But tonight, my place, we shall continue this discussion in explicit detail. Yes?

Tina stood to meet Bette. She placed her lips on Bettes ear lobe and whispered.

Tina: Oh yes.

She let her tongue flicker lightly over Bettes neck before turning to walk out of her office. Tina let her eyes lock on Bettes one more time.

Tina: I want you Bette.

TBC…