Betty would absolutely not have waited that long. She would have pushed the issue at least by the time graduation rolled around and sought a solid rejection so she could move on. There's no doubt in her mind that without one, she would be gone over Ruth indefinitely.

They warn you about the potency of young love, but in the throes of it, there's really nothing you can do. She doesn't feel bad at all about committing and entire future if it means Ruth is kissing her back now, will probably still kiss her back tomorrow.

"Is this about world domination? Because I already... oh. Oh, you're serious." She reins herself in a little, slows, stops. "Go ahead, I'm listening."