“I know. But, it has been nice having you, even though you insulted my friends and flooded my apartment.”

Jenny smiled sweetly and leant in for a hug. Tina was a bit reluctant to embrace her friend but she managed.

“Next time, we’ll plan everything ok?”

“Sure, now, I have to get back to my film. Bye Tina.”

Tina waved slightly but didn’t make a move to leave. She watched as Jenny pulled up the handle from her suitcase and headed off. For some reason, she wanted to make sure that Jenny actually got onto the plane. Once she’d tagged her suitcase, Tina turned on her heel and quickly left.

The long drive to Bette’s was a nervous one. She was a bit apprehensive about staying at her house, but at the same time, she thought it would be an amazing experience. They would have the chance to get so close and Tina really liked that idea.

When she arrived, Tina took a moment to compose herself before grabbing her bag and making her way to the front door. She didn’t even get to knock because Bette appeared in the door way – a large grin covering her face.

“How are you, Tee?”

She stepped aside to allow her to enter, which she quickly did.

“I am fine. I am a bit sad that Jenny has left but after everything that has happened whilst she’s been here, well, let’s just say: I hope she doesn’t come back anytime soon.”

“I concur.”

The corner of Tina’s lips curved upwards to form a toothy smile. “Now, where will I be sleeping?”

“You have the choice of…” Bette turned and pointed towards the sofa, “Here, it isn’t that comfy.” Then she took Tina’s hand and led her towards the back of the house. “The guest room?” Eventually they came to a closed door and Bette slowly turned to face Tina. “Or, you can join me in my bed? I won’t touch, I promise.”

Tina stepped forward and kissed Bette softly on the lips. “I’d love that, babe.”

“Great, now, I’m tired. Do you want to go to bed now?”

Even though Tina was wide awake, she agreed. She wanted to be lying beside Bette as quickly as possible.

Bette climbed into bed dressed in a pair of chequered pyjamas; she pulled the cover underneath her chin and waited silently for Tina to come to bed. She had to stifle several yawns as she waited, but as soon as Tina walked into the bedroom, dressed in a pair of boxers and a tank top, she smiled.

“Are you tired?” Bette asked sleepily.

“I am absolutely shattered.” Tina lied as she faked a yawn.

Bette threw the covers back and Tina scrambled in quickly. As soon as she was lying down beside her, Bette pulled the covers back up and shifted closer to her.

“You smell so nice.” Bette murmured, already half-asleep.

“Thank you.”

Silence.

“Bette?”

“Mhmm…”

“Can you hold me?”

Bette opened her sleepy eyes and smiled lazily, “Of course, Tee.”

Tina rolled onto her side, her back to Bette, who quickly moved to lie behind her. She wrapped an arm around Tina’s waist and buried her face in her blond locks.

“Sleep tight, Tee.”

In minutes, Bette fell asleep and Tina spent the next hour listening to the faint sound of Bette’s slow breathing. It caused an unmovable smile to form on her lips.