I followed behind Tinas car as we drove to her apartment. Last night was one ***** of a night. But I must say, I dont think Ive ever opened up like that to anyone. Well, I mean for a long time. I havent had this kind of feeling for a long time. Not since I was with Mel. When Tina asked for us to try and have a go at relationship, I was ecstatic. I wasnt prepared for that I couldnt believe my ears until we kissed for the second time last night.

I let Tina sleep in my bed. She wanted me to share the bed as she felt she was intruding by letting me sleep elsewhere. I wanted to take her up on her offer but I thought it was wise I just sleep on the couch. I dont think I would be able to control myself with her next to me. Besides, the bed will smell of her and if I dont have her around, that smell would help me sleep.

As I drove back to my apartment, I realised I really cant wait to see her again. I know I promised Id pick her up around noon for lunch but, to ***** with it. Ill just ask her to be ready sooner. And thank god my luck hasnt run out, she agreed to meet me sooner than planned. I guess she too couldnt wait to see me. I was full of glee and drove home with an unmistakably huge smile.

As I got to my apartment, I saw my answering machine blinking. Hmmm 3 messages

Alice: Hey hey hey Porter, here I am as promised. So how about lunch? I tried your cell but couldnt get through. So give me a call ok? The girls miss you, and I miss you too! CALL ME!!!

Dana: Bette its Dana. Come have lunch with us later ok? Ouch that hurt Al shut up Al. ***** Now look what you did. Anyway now you know Alice asked me to give you a ring Come!

Shane: No Al come on! What are you *****! Ummm Bette its me. Umm I didnt want to be a pain in the ***** but yeah Alice asked me to call. So how about that lunch? Its ok if you have your thing going on Id understand, you know? And umm (whispering) you know you dont have to take that bet seriously Bette. Al is just playing with you although I heard that little missy is pretty damn hot! Ok ok Im getting off the phone now are you happy Al?

Hmmm typical Alice; always up with a plan. I dropped my things and headed for the shower. The girls would have to wait. Fifteen minutes later I was all dressed with jeans and a plain T; ready to see Tina again for the second time today

The drive to Tinas took longer than I expected. When I got there I pulled over and looked at my watch. Hmm it only took me fifteen minutes but that fifteen minutes felt so so long! I checked myself out in the rear-view mirror, yup I look great; everythings in place and I too am at the right place. I pressed the buzzer

Tina: Hey come up. Ill leave the door open ok? Im nearly ready to go.

I went upstairs to Tinas. I cant believe it, this time yesterday I wouldnt have thought this was possible. And now, were actually going out, on a proper lunch date. Well a casual date. Ill take Tina to a proper dinner next time. Maybe take her out again tonight.

As promised, she let the door to her apartment open. I walked in and her place just smelled of her. I smiled as I was now surrounded by all of Tinas. The fact that I was there made me happy, to be able to be with Tina, at her place, just us.

Tina: Hey, so you ready?

Bette: Umm

I walked toward her and held her hands in mine. I leaned in slowly and kissed her.

Bette: I am now Come on lets go

As we drove around to find a place to eat, my cell rang.

Bette: (looking at Tina mouthing sorry) Bette here

Melanie: Hey Lizzie, its me. Listen Im flying off tomorrow so are you free tonight for dinner?

I looked at Tina knowing too well she didnt want to hear anything about Mel.

Bette: Umm tonights not good. Maybe tomorrow? How about lunch?

Melanie: Yeah lunch would be great, just wanted to see you before I leave. Are you okay there? You dont sound like yourself. Whats wrong?

I glanced at Tina and she was looking out the window.

Bette: Nope everythings fine. Tomorrow is fine.

Melanie: You sure?

Bette: Yup positive

Melanie: Ok if you say so. Well its a date. See you tomorrow. Bye!

Bette: Ok bye.

Date? I dont think Tina would like the sound of that. When she told me about seeing me with Mel; it looked like she didnt like the idea that I was still close with my ex. I glanced at Tina who was smiling at me.

Tina: Did you have plans for tonight?

Bette: Umm I dont really I just thought maybe we could go out or something

Tina: or stay in Id love to cook for you Bette.

Bette: Really? Youll cook for me?

Tina: Yeah why do you sound surprised? I think Im a good cook

Bette: Umm No its not that umm nothing. Just that I havent had a proper home cooked meal for a long time. And no one really cooks for me, plus Im not much of a cook so

Tina: Well tonight would be a very special meal then, just you and me. Hows that?

Bette: That would be lovely. So thats the plan for tonight. What about now? Where do you want to go?

Tina: I dont really mind. Hey look over there. Maybe we could have brunch there? But the place looked packed.

Bette: That place? It always is packed. But we can try our luck. Come on.

As we got out of the car, I reached for Tinas hands. It felt so good to do that without restrain. Before it has always been rather formal, me trying to control myself to reach for her, but now? Tina is with me. Shes mine and Im hers. I looked at her and she was blushing. She looks adorable when she blushed. I pulled her hand and kissed it, loving the feeling that was growing inside of me. Tina kind of pulled her hand away.

Tina: Umm Bette, Im sorry. Im just not used to this I want to but

Bette: Its ok Tina. I shouldnt have. Im sorry. Well take things slow ok? But is it ok if I hold your hand?

Tina smiled and held my hand. We were lucky we got a table with a beautiful view. Actually I didnt really care much of the view, where I was standing or sitting, I have the best view in all of LA; I have Tina.

Bette: Is this place alright Tina?

Tina: Yes Bette. Ive never been here. Have you?

Bette: Yeah a couple of times.

I looked around and saw a few familiar faces staring our way. *****. I saw Lola Manning looking at me. It has been months since I last saw her and forgot to return her call. We went out a few times had ***** a few times but that was it just ***** nothing more. Oh ***** what the ***** is she doing? Lola was excusing herself from her table and was already approaching ours. I hope Tina wont get the wrong idea

Lola: Hey Bette. Fancy meeting you here. So whos your friend?

Bette: Hi Lola, this is Tina Kennard. Tina, this is Lola Manning.

Tina: Hi how do you do?

Lola: Hello, nice to meet you. So Bette. How are you? What have you been up to at your little gallery?

Bette: Well you know, work as usual. How about you? Hows?

*****. I dont really know what Lola does.

Lola: Well, you know as usual work. Well, I better get back to my table. Just wanted to say hi. It was nice meeting you Tina. (whispering to Tina) Dont let her out your sight And Bette, give me a call sometimes ok?

Bette: It was good seeing you.

*****! What was that for? I looked at Tina who had one of her eyebrow raised. Damn it.

Bette: Ummm that was Lola.

Tina: Yup I heard that part BetteHas it always been like this with Bette? The women cant seem to get over you

Bette: She was, Im sorry Tina. I didnt mean for things to be awkward

Tina: Its ok Bette. You were allowed to date before me you know? But just so we are clear, WE are dating now and I

Bette: Tina. It would devastate me if you went out with someone else while dating me. And umm I assume that would be the same for you?

Please say yes, please say yes, please please please say yes!

Tina smiled. She took my hand.

Tina: Bette, I would love nothing more than just to be with youThis is just us ok? Just you and me

Bette: You know, you just made me the happiest woman in LA

I took her hand and give it one more kiss

Bette: Oh, Im Im sorry

Tina looked at me with a smile

Tina: Was that a slip?

This time it was my turn to blush. Tina was laughing. God how I love this woman!