Tina woke to the pitter patter of rain outside. Glancing at the window, she saw that it was gray and foggy, the kind of day meant for staying in bed, watching movies and drinking hot cocoa. She felt Bettes arm still wrapped tightly around her, her deep breathing against her neck. It seemed that Bette had no intention of letting Tina get away, even in sleep. She smiled and sighed, simply enjoying the closeness. Still, she couldnt stay in bed forever, despite its many temptations. She slowly removed Bettes hand from her waist, and sitting up, draped her legs over the side of the bed. She heard a soft grumble behind her.

“Mmmm, Tina, where are you going?” Bette mumbled, her eyes still closed. Tina looked back, reaching out the brush away wavy hairs that fell over Bettes face.

“Ive gotta get up, get movin, otherwise Ill just get lazy and spend the whole day in bed.” She saw Bette smile slightly at that last statement, and chuckled.

“Ill go make some coffee, take your time getting up.” Tina shuffled off to the kitchen.

“Im coming, Im coming.” Bette mumbled, heaving herself out from under the covers. She dragged her tired self into the kitchen and collapsed into a chair, rubbing her eyes.

“My God T, what the ***** time is it?” Bette asked looking out the window at the dark morning.

“Haha, its 10:00 lazy bones. But yea, its nasty outside this morning.” Tina laughed. The coffee maker began to gurgle, and she walked over to the fridge. It was quite sparse, a few bottles of Evian, a nearly empty skim milk carton, and some chinese leftovers seemed to be the main occupants.

“My God Bette, what have you been living off of?” Tina teased. “Im surprised you havent died of starvation.” She walked back to pour some coffee, and sat down at the table with Bette. “Hey, thanks for letting me stay here last night, Ive missed this house you know?” Tina said suddenly shy.

“Ive missed you IN this house.” Bette smiled, rubbing Tinas hand. “It really hasnt felt the same without you. It finally feels whole again now.” Tinas expression dimmed a bit.

“Bette, Im not coming back right away, ok? I dont want you to think I am. Its going to take time, but I do think were heading in the right direction. And Im sorry if I overreacted about that letter last night, I know Im going to need to work on putting things in the past.” Tina looked at Bettes melancholy face. She took Bettes hand, and kissed its palm. “Well get there Bette.” Bette just sighed.

“Hey babe, I know something that might cheer you up.” Tina smiled mischeviously. Bette perked up, her eyes suddenly wide. “No Bette, not THAT.” Tina knew where Bettes mind was wandering. “Ive got a bit of gossip, but you cant tell anyone, Ive been sworn secrecy.” She grinned at an expectant Bette.

“Well, what is it?” Tines grin widened.

“Its Dana and Alice. Theyre hooking up.” Tina giggled, as she saw Bettes jaw drop and eyebrows shoot upwards.

“What!!! But what about Tonya, and but Iwhen didhow did” Bette stuttered. “Howd you find out?”

“Al told me, they kissed at Danas place like a week ago, Tonya saw and bolted, and theyve been making out in public places ever since. Including the bathroom at The Planet the night we were there with them.” Bette gasped. “I know! Can you believe it?” Tina giggled.

Bette began to laugh. “*****, I dont know. Best friends getting it on, I guess its kind of romantic. Wait HAVE they gotten it on?”

“I dont know, Al hasnt updated me since that night at The Planet. If they did, theyre keeping it on the D.L.” Tina looked at the table then back up at Bette, her eyes lighting up. “Im gonna call her.” Tina suddenly sat up from the table walking to the phone.

“T, wait, what are you doing? Who are you calling?” Bette tried to reach out to stop Tina, but it was too late, she was already dialing.”

“Alice, Im calling Alice” Tina whispered covering the mouthpiece. “She had a date with you know who last night.” Tina giggled, and put her finger to her mouth, indicating for Bette to be quiet.

“Hey! Alice, its me Tina Whats that? Oh *****, Im sorry, I didnt mean to wake you. I just wanted to let you know Im not at your apartment. Well obviously you know that if youre there. I stayed at Bettes.Whats that? Youre not at the apartment?” Tina covered her mouth to keep from giggling as she looked at Bettes wide eyes and gaping mouth. “So, your date went well I presume?Well then tell Dana I say hi. No, Bette cant hear me.” Tina winked. “Yes mine went well too, but not in the way your gutter mind is thinking, I just SLEPT here Oh dont take that tone with me AlOk, Ill talk to you later, go back to bed, or whatever you were doing, haha, bye.” Tina hung up the phone, shaking her head and smiling. “Holy *****.” Bette was now laughing hysterically.

“I cant believe it, Dana and Alice, Alice and Dana. Doing the nasty, *****, who woulda thought. I guess they had a good night.” Bette shook her head.

“I had a good night too.” Tina said, walking towards Bette. She placed her hands on the side of Bettes head, feeling her disheveled, silky hair. Bette leaned forward, placing her forehead on Tinas abdomen.

“Me too, thanks for staying.” Tina continued to stroke her hair as she placed her hand on the back of Tinas thigh. Lightly she kissed Tinas belly “I love you baby.” She whispered.

Tina, leaned down, kissing the top of Bettes head, hugging her closer. Maybe a rainy day spent inside wasnt a bad idea.