Bette opened her eyes 2 hours later. Her eyes burned as she looked at the bright screen. Her neck and back were stiff from sleeping in the chair. She looked over at how much time had passed since she went to sleep. A few measly hours had passed. Bette sighed, she knew that she couldn’t speed time up. She looked around the room for possible distractions, but found none.

Just over two hours and Tina should be touching down. I should get organized. I would like to be there before she gets there so I can see her as soon as she comes out of customs.

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A FEW HOURS EARLIER

Tina slid the cover up the window. She looked out into the darkness. Why did they make us close them if it was going to be dark outside? Tina watched the small screen in front of her. The small map showed they were over some islands that Tina had never heard of. She changed the channel and sat back in her seat to watch Chuck and Larry for the third time. It sure was nice being in the very front of first class. Tina had a lot of space to spread herself out.

I wonder what Bette is doing right now. I wish there was some way to call her. I am sure she is already waiting at the airport. She probably left the moment I lifted off. Hell, if I know Bette, she probably has some transmitter that logs her into the control tower so she can hear the pilots talking to them. I wonder if she will like me. What if she doesn’t? I left everything I have known. America is a nice place. Even if I had not met Bette, I would still want to come here.

“Miss Kennard, could I offer you a drink or something to eat?” Tina looked up at the smiling hostess.

“Sure.” Tina flipped her table up to provide room for the food and drinks. “Thanks”

“You’re welcome Miss Kennard” The hostess smiled and moved on to the next person. Tina slid her earphones back on over her head. She reclined her chair and focused on the movie. Periodically, Tina checked her watch, and flipped the screen to see the time left on the flight. 1:23. It was a big difference from the 14:30 that was on the same screen many hours before.

“This is your captain, Mike Smith. We will be beginning our decent shortly. We are looking at having an early arrival. It will be 8:45am local time. The weather is 65 and sunny. Don’t forget to fill in the customs paperwork. Please take a moment to fill out the American Express application for a competitive interest rate. Thank you for flying with Qantas. We hope you have a wonderful stay.”

Tina shifted in her seat. Her ass and legs were numb from sitting so long. She looked around the cabin. Most of the people that had remained still for the majority of the flight began moving around. Many people got up from their seats and walked around.

Tina contemplated what her first meeting with Bette would be like. She smiled as she readjusted herself yet again, suddenly feeling the pain from sitting for so long. She sat her seat all the way up and stood from her seat. She placed her belongings in the overhead cabin, and stretched her legs. Once she sat back in her seat, the seatbelt light came on. She buckled herself in and prepared for the landing. This is where I am going to finally meet Bette. I have waited so long for this moment. Will we hug? Will we kiss right there in the open? Will she want me to have sex right away?

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LAX

Bette paced the floor, looking up at the screen every time she switched directions. She knew the flight wasn’t due to land for another 15 minutes, but that didn’t stop her checking often.  Her mind was a million places. Her thoughts were on Tina, how her flight was, and the ticket she had just got for blowing the red light. Porter, get yourself together here. You need to focus. Tina has been in the plane a long time, and the last thing she needs is you to be all over the place.

Bette’s anxiousness tripled the moment she saw the red “Landed” appear on the screen.

“FUCK. She is here” Bette did a little jump on the spot, as she waited for any indication of people from that plane. Just look for the Australian looking types. That was dumb, they don’t look a particular way. Oh man, this waiting is killing me.