Tina furrowed her brows. “How do you know?”

“The mirror.” Bette pointed to the large mirror.

“Oh…” Tina saw Eric’s and the man’s reflection in the mirror.

“So, why?”

“He’s my best friend. We moved here from North Carolina together.” Tina lowered her voice and looked around to make sure no one else was within hearing distance. “He’s not actually out.”

“I won’t tell.” She reassured the blonde. “Although, he’s not doing a good job hiding it.”

Tina sat up. “What?”

“Look.” Bette gestured to the mirror again.

Tina watched Eric’s reflection in the mirror.

“Excuse me for a minute, duty calls.” Tina walked over to Eric and the handsome man, who was clearly flirting with Eric. Tina took the drink Eric was holding and kissed him on the cheek. “Thanks, honey.”

Eric looked annoyed at the interruption and remembered the ruse. He placed an arm around Tina’s waist. “Hi, honey.”

Although Bette knew what was going on, she couldn’t help feel the hint of jealousy at seeing someone’s arm around Tina. What are you thinking? You only met her the other day and  you’re jealous. Remember Eric is her best-friend, her gay best-friend. She watched as Tina placed another kiss on Eric’s cheek. She noticed the sway of Tina’s hips as she sauntered back to the table.

“Sorry about that Bette.” She sat back on her stool and took a sip of her Cosmo.

“How often do you have to remind him that you’re his girlfriend?” Bette smiled.

“Not too often.” Tina admitted.

“You know, Peggy Peabody is really great. She doesn’t really care about sexual orientation. It would make life easier for him if he came out.” Bette informed the blonde.

“That’s what I told him.”

“How about you, since you’re pretending to be his girlfriend I can only assume that you’re single…no boyfriend or girlfriend.”

“No, none. I really should thank Eric. He convinced me to approach you earlier in the stadium. He knew I was attracted to you.” Tina looked down at her drink. She was surprised at her admission.

Bette smiled at Tina’s confession. “You’re attracted to me.”

“Yes, I am.” Tina replied, blushing slightly.

“Maybe I should be thanking Eric too.” Bette wanted to take Tina’s hand in her, but instead she extended her foot and caressed Tina’s shin with toe.

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