Mac: Do you want me to go with you? asked Mac

Tina: No, thats alright. You go on home, get some sleep.

Mac: Ok, are you sure?

Tina: No, really its fine. Said Tina anxious to get back to the gallery.

Mac: Alright.

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The moment Tina pulled up to the gallery, her stomach turned into a nest of butterflies. She was excited to see Bette and scared also. She realized that walking into the gallery would change her life forever. She walked up the steps and looked inside and saw that most of the people were gone. Only a few caterers were there cleaning. She opened the door and asked if Bette was there. One caterer told her that she was still in her office. Tina wandered around and found it. She took a moment to gather courage and finally knocked on the door.

Bette: Come in. said Bette in a distracted manner.

Tina peeked her head and saw that Bette was at her computer steadfastly working.

Tina: Hi, Tina said as peeked around the door sorry to disturb you.

Bettes heart did a somersault at the sound of the voice and immediately looked up.

Bette: Hey, what are you doing here? Come in. Bette said feigning surprise.

Bette: A little deviltry never hurt anyone Bette thought to herself.

Tina: Uh, Sorry to bother you, but, I seemed to have lost my earring here tonight and I was wondering, if you had seen it? said Tina as she walked into the room.

Bette stood up and came around her desk to stand in front of Tina.

Bette: You know, you should really keep better track of this. Bette said as she held up the earring, and eased closer to Tina. Someone might want to keep it.

Tina found it difficult to breathe, from the closeness. All of her senses were full of Bette.

Tina: That person would have to work really hard to keep it. Tina said, showing some of her spunk.

Bette: Yes, but why should I let go, when its already in my hands? said Bette as she stroked a finger down the side of Tinas face. She leaned in towards Tinas lips and got within a breathe of them and stopped. Both of them were breathing heavy with anticipation and excitement.