Chapter: 2

Finally Bette realized that she was still holding Tinas hand. She let go of it and took a step back.

Bette: Sorry, got distracted. Uh, have you toured the gallery before? asked Bette desperately trying find something interesting to converse about.

Tina: No, this is my first time in here. But, I have heard wonderful revues about it.

Tina: Amazing, I found my tongue thought Tina

Bette: Well, I am certainly glad that the gallery is gathering attention. Would you like to see some work of our featured artist?

Tina: I would love to.

Bette then moved forward, guiding Tina by placing her hand in the small of her back, needing the contact.

Bette: Do have any knowledge contemporary art? asked Bette

Tina: Only that painting a Campbells soup can, is considered in that genre, said Tina laughing nervously.

Bette: Well on the wide scoop yes, but this is Neo-Contemporary. Which is slightly different. For instance this piece here, what do you feel when you look at it? Bette asked as she pointed to a very large painting on a nearby wall.

Tina looked and tried to decipher the painting.

Tina: I dont know. Its pretty.

Bette: Yes it is, very. But what does it make you feel? Asked Bette as she moved to stand behind Tina. She then took hold of her shoulders and leaned close so that she could

whisper in her ear.

Bette: Stare at the painting. Let your emotions embrace you like a lover. Let it take you on a ride. Said Bette as she persisted to whisper in Tinas ear. Bette could feel the shiver that emitted from Tina. It made her want more.

Tina: I feel yearning. I feel want. I feel a sense of possession of some unknown force. Confusion even. All of them separate yet, embodied. The painting makes me feel all of them. Said Tina as she continued look at the painting and feel Bettes presence.

Bette: Good. Very good. I think the aspects you forgot to mention are passion and lust. Overpowering and thirsty. I believe that speaks the strongest to me. Said Bette as she stood behind Tina holding her shoulders.