Britta was well into her third beer when she heard a timid knock on her door; she set the beer down and went to answer it. She smiled when she saw who it was, "Annie come in."
Annie smiled as she walked passed her and watched her close the door.
"Can you get you anything?" Britta asked as she grabbed her beer and took another swig.
Annie frowned as she watched her drink, "no thanks I'm okay."
Britta nodded as she dumped the rest of the beer down the drain and threw away the bottle, "I'm sorry about the way I have been treating you and for lying to you."
Annie looked up, "what did you lie about?"
Britta played with her fingers as she avoided eye contact, "I don't have feelings for Jeff at all."
Annie beamed, "I knew that actually but I won't lie and say it didn't hurt to hear you say you did."
Britta frowned, "I'm so sorry Annie; see I told you I'm a fuck up."
Annie stepped closer and placed her hands on Britta's biceps, "no you're not please stop being so hard on yourself."
Britta looked up, "I don't know how," she said as tears fell from her eyes.
Annie was quick to wipe them away, "I will show you how."
Britta smiled as she leaned her forehead against Annie's.
Annie smiled as she leaned in and kissed Britta with everything she had, she wanted to convey how much she cared for her through that kiss and boy did she.
Britta was tired of fighting her feelings for the younger girl and she tangled her fingers on Annie's hair and pulled her closer as she deepened the kiss.
They only broke apart when they both needed air.
"Wow," Annie said with a smile as she cupped Britta's cheek.
Britta smiled as she closed her eyes and leaned into the touch.
"I'm glad you're letting me in," Annie whispered.
Britta opened her eyes, "I'm not easy Annie."
A look of confusion washed over her face.
"To be with," Britta explained.
Annie nodded, "I want you Britta and I know it's going to be hard but what relationship isn't."
Britta frowned, "I'm way too old for you."
"Will you stop with all the excuses and just let me in," Annie snapped.
Britta's mouth dropped open at the outburst.
Annie took a deep breath, "sorry I'm just sick of hearing it."
Britta just nodded, "okay."
"I care about you so much Britta, I just wish that you could see it," Annie whispered as she stroked Britta's cheek.
"I do, I just don't deserve it," Britta mumbled.
Annie scoffed, "I wouldn't waste my time on you if you didn't."
Britta smiled.
Annie beamed and took her hand, "may I take you out?"
Britta smiled, "I would love nothing more."
Annie smiled as she interlocked their fingers and led her out the door.
"Are you sure this is where you want to go?" Britta asked as she looked towards the dingy bar.
Annie beamed, "I'm sure." She held out her hand as the bouncer stamped it and nodded his head towards them.
"But why?" Britta asked, "You can't even drink yet. Oh God," Britta cried out.
Annie could see she was freaking out again so she kissed her quickly.
Britta smiled when she pulled away.
"I brought you because I remember you mentioning a band you liked and well they are playing here tonight."
Britta beamed, "Annie that is so sweet of you." She leaned in and kissed the younger girl deeply.
Annie smiled into the kiss before pulling away and taking her hand, leading her towards a table near the stage.
Annie beamed as she saw how excited Britta was when the band came out and performed. She couldn't tear her eyes off of the gorgeous woman next to her and she was so thankful Britta was finally giving her a chance.
Britta looked over and caught her staring and smiled she was so happy she took a chance on Annie and she was beyond happy she did this for her. "Do you want to dance?"
Annie beamed as she took Britta's hand and followed her to the dance floor, she wrapped her arms around the woman she loved and let her lead as she laid her head on her shoulder.
Best date ever they both thought.