Dammit Jonathan dont worry about the little details at this point. Just make sure that son-of-a-***** is on the next flight outno I dont care what airlinesend his ***** in a cargo plane for all I care just GET HIM HERE!!!

Bette slammed down her phone and rubbed her temples lightly. It was Friday night and her current show opened tomorrow. But like everything in life, nothing was going right and at that moment Bette felt like she was going to murder the next person she talked to.

RING RING

WHAT?

Hi babe

Oh hi TIm sorryI thought you were Jonathan(deep breath) hiwhats up?

Just calling to say hiand to remind you about tonight

Tonight?

Bette was completely clueless. She flipped though her date book frantically hoping that she hadnt forgotten something important like one of their friends dinner parties or someones birthday or even worsean anniversary. Bette saw nothing on her calendar and she just waited for Tina to continue.

Yeah babeeleven forty fivedont be late

Ohhh yeahI dont know TIm really pressed for time

Babe I know you have a lot of work to dobut pleasemeet me okay?

Okaywell if Im going to meet you then I have to get some work done

Okayso do IBette?

Yeah?

I love you

You toobye T

Bette hung up the phone and rubbed her temples again. Why is it that whenever something in life is going ***** the roof always just caves in on you? Bette wondered as she shook her head and began flipping though the insurmountable mound after mound of paperwork that was taking over her desk.

Six hours later Bette finally looked up and saw the time. Ten forty fiveshitI dont know if Im going to make it She reached for her phone and tried calling Tina.

RING RING RING

Hi this is Tina. I cant take your call right now so please leave a message after the beep. Thanks.

BEEP

Hi babylook Im leaving the office right nowits about quarter till elevenbut Ill do my best to be on time okay? I love youbye

Bette quickly gathered her things and flew out the door. She yelled one explorative after another as she tried to fight the LA traffic and for anyone whos ever been to downtown on a Friday night they know the traffic can be terrible. Bette honked her horn loudly as a BMW cut her off and she silently prayed that if she got to her destination on time she would do whatever it took to make it up to whoever answered her prayer.

Bette was hauling ***** to not just any random spot. She was hauling ***** to Starbucks. Yes Starbucks. Why Starbucks?

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ONE YEAR AND SIX MONTHS AGO

Come on Bette

Cant we just go home T? Im exhausted

It was the first six month anniversary of the first time they had met and Bette and Tina decided to celebrate the day in San Diego. They were celebrating the day which changed both of their lives forever and the day which they both swear the best thing that ever happened to them had walked into their life. Tina had decided it would be fun to take the train down to SD so Bette had left her car at Union Station while they spent the day at Sea World and the San Diego Zoo. It was nearly eleven thirty by the time they had pulled into Union Station and Bette was way tired but Tina insisted on getting a cup of coffee.

Where?

Over therethat Starbucks

Tina pointed to a Starbucks across the street and Bette quickly made a left to try and find street parking. They ended up parking about three blocks down and Bette grumbled even more that they had to walk. After they got their coffee they headed back down to the car and right at that moment something magical happened.

It started to rain.

Not the hard kind of rain that makes you run for cover, but rather the kind of rain that looks like a light mist and makes everything around you a little bit magical. Tina grinned at Bette as she pulled her into a big hug and she grinned when she saw all the exhaustion and grumpiness wash away from Bettes eyes. Bette lightly ran her lips along Tinas and across her cheek to her ear. She whispered things only meant for two people in love to share and when she was done Tina smiled shyly at her and Bette kissed her again. They ended up playing in the rain for nearly and hour and when they got home they shared one of the most magical nights either of them could remember.

*********

So thats why Starbucks.

MOVE ***** HOLE!!!

Bette was shouting out of her car window at a limo who seemed to be invading two lanes on the 10 fwy and Bette was ready to rip his head off. She glanced at her watch and hoped that she still had time. Ten after elevenokaystill got a little bit of time Just then as if the fates had heard her it started to pour rain in buckets and Bette knew the freeway situation was only going to get worse. If anyone knows anything about LA drivers its that once it starts to rain you are almost guaranteed an accident within half an hour. ***** ***** ***** thought Bette as she tried to maneuver her car around the maniacs and finally she just decided to get off the freeway and take the side streets. She got off at the next exit and did her best but she knew she was cutting it close. Eleven forty five had come and gone and Bette just prayed that Tina was still there and not pissed off. At exactly three minutes to closing Bette was parking her car and flying down the street. She ran up to the Starbucks and tried to open the doors but they were locked.

*****!!!! ***** ***** ***** *****!!!

Bette banged on the door angrily as the night crew stared at her like a crazy person. She waved a not very heart felt apology as she turned and started heading back to her car hoping against hope that Tina would forgive her for standing her up like this. She stepped in a huge puddle and she just shook her head as she realized that her Pradas were ruined.

*****!!!

Having a bad day?

Bette turned around and saw Tina leaning against the side of the building holding two cups of coffee and looking as sweet as ever. Bettes face just melted at the sight of Tina and for a second she thought she was just going to break down and cry. Tina walked up to Bette and gave her a kiss and one of the coffees and took a sip of her own. Bette just stared apologetically at Tina for being so late and as she looked into Tinas eyes she felt a wave of comfort wash over her.

Im sorry I was late

Im sorry youre having such a bad day

Bette just smiled as Tina reached up and smoothed out her hair. She wiped away the tears that had formed in Bettes eyes and Tina just nodded her head.

I know babyI knowit will all be over soon though I promise

Bette just sighed loudly as Tina pulled her into a gentle embrace. Tina reached inside her jacket and smiled as she pulled out her little present for Bette.

Here babe

Bette laughed as she accepted the present from Tina. On their first anniversary Tina had given her a yellow rose signifying their friendship and how important it was to her. On the second one she had given her a red rose signifying her love for Bette and how much it has grown since the day they met. And today she presented her with a pink rose, to signify the true and pure love that they shared, they kind of love that goes beyond the romantic love into a whole different level where two souls are connected, as if two halves broken from the same heart were finally reunited. Bette brought the rose up to her nose to smell and Tina leaned in and whispered softly into Bettes ear.

Thank you for loving me. I cant explain itI wont even try. But youve made me feel againyouve made me believe again

Bettes eyes welled up as she heard the words that she had whispered to Tina all those months ago being reiterated to her now. When Tina pulled back she had tears in her eyes as well and she just stroked Bettes cheek as a sign of understanding and love. It never ceased to amaze Bette how much Tina just understood her. How she knew when Bette needed to be challenged or questioned, or comforted like today. She never understood how Tina always seemed to make it all better. They shared a loving glance for a few seconds before they were rudely interrupted by Mother Nature herself. The light rain that started up again and Bette felt a sense of dj vu wash over her and as she looked at Tina in the light mist she fell in love all over again. Bette instantly forgot about how stressed out she had been and how grumpy she was that whole week. She forgot about her show and how much she still had to do before tomorrow nights opening. All of that was gone and she was simply living in the moment.

It was one of those rare instances where you really see the true beauty in a person, both inside and out. Those moments when the love that two people share is all that counts and from that moment on nothing else on earth matters. Its those moments when love truly does conquer all.