“Thanks for covering for me Ms Porter” Shane said.

“You are welcome Shane. I don’t think that it would do you any good to have to see the principal after just two days. But I have to say, that if this repeats itself I have to talk to him.” Bette replied looking at her young students with care.

“I know. But it won’t. I promise.”

Bette knew she could not push Shane to talk to her. She would come around eventually if she knew Bette was to be trusted.

“I hope you want. I don’t want you to mess up your life and education. And if you ever need to talk, you can come to me”

“I really appreciated it Ms Porter. Have a good weekend. See you Monday” Shane said, and left.

Tina was stressed. She had used the 2 last hours to get ready for her date. Shower, shave and make up, before trying on all her clothes, twice. She had finally decided on a purple dress that ran down just above her knees. She put her hair up, so that her neck was exposed and added a diamond necklace and matching earrings.

She ran out the door 5 to six. Jumped in her car and drove the few blocks to Bette`s house.

Bette had been ready for half an hour, and was sitting in her living room waiting for Tina. She was nervous about the night, but also very excited. When the doorbell rang she walked slowly to the door, and took a deep breath before opening.

The sight that met her when she opened the door made her heart beat fast.

“You look absolutely breathtaking” she said and smiled.

“You don’t look bad yourself Porter. In fact, you are the most beautiful woman I have ever seen.” Tina replied, returning Bette a smile and handing her a single rose.

And she was not lying. Bette was wearing a black dress who reached a little above her knees; the dress also had a bare back. And with her curls hanging down she looked perfect.

Bette was not used to this, it had always been her who had picked up and giving the roses on her previews dates. But this time Tina was in charge and Bette liked it. She had never been swept of her feet before but she loved the feeling. Tina can sweep me where ever she wants, she thought.