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A Night in the D — Chapter 30
Bette seized the alarm clock in her right hand, jamming her thumb against the off button and repressing a loud groan. She snuck a peek over her shoulder to see a slightly disturbed but still sleeping face next to her and sighed with relief. One quick and elegant move had her out of her the bed and on her feet, closing her eyes and inhaling deeply to balance herself against the day to come. She needed to call James, to get to the gallery, but first she needed to shower. Lately she had discovered that only in that confined space, amidst steam and heat and running water, could she allow herself to relax and think, without anxiety or repression, about Tina. It had become the best moment of each day, which she noted to herself. Ruefully. She savored this newest complication in her life, even as she regretted it.
But what did she regret exactly? Leaving? Not consummating the connection more fully? Allowing Tina to put the onus on her to call?
She had come to hate that onus in fact. It was unfair. It was Tina being self-protective at her expense. Expecting Bette to make the decision about what came next, and how it came, and what it would look like when it did. As the person doing the reassuring on that last day, she knew she deserved a lot of the responsibility for declaring this is not over. But god, in the heat of the moment, how could she say otherwise? She wanted to believe it was true; she needed to. She was distraught at saying goodbye to someone she only wanted to say hello to”after a long day of work, at a restaurant where theyd meet for dinner, every morning when she woke up She hadnt been able to stem the onslaught of emotions that Tina evoked in her and she hadnt wanted to. That the feeling was anomalous, as was everything about the encounter, only served to reinforce her sense of fate. She wanted what she wanted and it had been pointless to deny it. That last kiss, for example. God, she hadnt wanted to let go. Ever. Shed wanted to say fuck this and throw Tina on the bed. Fuck her. Love her. Be her lover and her friend and all the things shed never really wanted to be to anyone. Go with Tina to visit her mother, wherever she was. Know the details of where she was, of what Tinas life was like, of how a daughter organized her mind around a dying parent. The lousy job was clearly the tip of the iceberg. An iceberg shed plowed into when she caught herself staring at Tinas wrists and the skin revealed through an unbuttoned shirt. She thought of Tinas breasts, of holding them in her hands, of slipping her hands down Tinas pants, inside her panties, inside of her. She didnt need to close her eyes to remember the feeling but she couldnt remember the feeling without closing them. Without wanting to have the feeling again right then. It was an ache and it sucked. Hard. She hated how much she couldnt stop thinking of her and she hated that all the decisions were hers to make.
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(68 votes, average: 3.59 out of 5)
when r they gonna talk…..soo HOPING TINA IS ON THAT PLANE!!!!!!! without callin!!
“Oh please, you just wanna see my titties standing at attention.†*raises both hands and waves them wildly in the air* MEMEME oooooooo PICK ME!!!!!!!! Hey! She’s cute alright? Really adorable in person. Anyway, it’s been a month with no contact?! WTF is Bette waiting on? Legal same-sex marriages in West Virginia? One of them needs to make contact before another month goes by.
I’m buckled in…as I know this will probably be a long ride…yeehaw!!! tks
Wow, 30 long and empty days (like days when you don’t update this story) … This is so fabulous; thank you!
I can’t wait to see how this little origami story of yours unfolds. And, as always, thx very much for posting! =)
Well now, why is Bette so interested in placing blame or responsibility? Yes, admittedly Tina’s play was putting the ball squarely in Bette’s hands but all she had to do was say, “No, here’s my number, or just google me and get it.†Regardless, that is just avoiding the real issue. Does she or doesn’t she want to see Tina again? I can’t believe that she’d have let a month go by. Did she set some arbitrary time limit to test her depth of interest or feeling? What gives? She can only control her side of this fledgling relationship. If she continues to ignore it there won’t be anything to worry about. ~~ sigh~~ Once again you’ve made me frustrated with my favorite character’s behavior, which tells me that you’ve shown me another aspect of her…given me another layer to ponder. Thanks.
Okay, just wanted to add — loved the misdirection that you made us think Bette had taken another lover. Also, I hope Bette doesn’t call Tina; I think she should head back to the D unannounced.
Will Tina be here soon and see Alice in Bette’s house? I think Alice would bring some sunshine to Tina’s life after they becoming good friends. Tina needs it.
You are so good at building the tension. You’ve had us hanging on for 30 chapters, thinking this next one has got to be the ONE. It never is, but your writing ability is so amazing by the end I’m so wrapped up in the story, I never mind :). Keep it up, can’t wait to see what comes next.
new award…Best Slow Burn…luvrgirl
come on, somebody make the first move, please, this is killing me…love this story…can those two just meet again soon?
Luvrgirl..I get so happy when I see you’ve posted…I hope Tina is on her way. post soon please?
Do something to get the together,stubborn things. Bette call that girl and make us all happy. thanks
Well, Bette needs to pick up that phone and at least say hi. Then maybe see what goes from there. Of course Tina could be trying to figure out where Bette lives and call her. Or better yet get herself to LA. Hopefully, they will be together soon.
Congratulations on your award, luvrgirl! The missing pink ink-oozing pen next to your name was the most glaring injustice on this Fan Fic site. Now that’s been rectified, please come back to us!!
Have just re-read the whole of this story – we’re just hanging here,waiting for another chapter. Please post again sometime soon!
Yet another appeal to a VERY talented writer – please, please continue this story. (By the way, there is an author by the name of TagUrit whose writing style reminds me of this story. Everytime I read her lines, I think of this B&T.)
this story is just brilliant. i like its tina very much. tina from detroit, it was nice meeting you. i wish i knew more of you, your issues with your mom, your sadness, your poetry. oh now i’m sad. dear luvrgirl, please, please, come back.
please, please …………………..
Wow, this is a good story. So many unanswered questions. Please don’t leave everyone hanging! Come back and finish.:)
alice ha is too much sumtimes…shame for all the hotness to go to waste!! good times…but it would b better times if t showed up at the gallery
I really like this story :-)Please continue lg you’re doing a wonderful job
Is Bette out of her mind to let 30 days pass without calling Tina?Since she has admittted her feelings to herself there is no reason why she cannot open up to Tina. Tina better come to L.A. immediately and give her a good spanking! As always, I am enjoying your story, thanks a lot! And bring them together soon and done with the hide and seek.
grrrrrrrrrrrrrr
Nice, nice, nice, but what about another chapter still today?.
Love watching/reading how these two try and figure everything out. They’re both so intuitive and yet dense at the same time! Thanks for sharing this engaging story.
Wow thats long they not talking to eacht other and hope Bette will call Tina or Tina will surprise Bette at the gallery. OK post soon please, thanks!
This is such a wonderful story. I hope that you’ll be posting a new chapter soon.Hopefully T will be on a plane to LA.
We’re sending out the dogs, looking for you! Thanks!
Okay… I’ve just read all the chapters, and I am just… hell, I’ll say it. Blown away. Totally. I don’t know enough superlatives to describe the story or your writing, so I’m not even going to try. All I hope is that you’ll post again, soon.
I have been obsessed with this story and in awe of the writing – for a very long time. When is luvrgrl going to continue? Please, please. It is cruel and irresponsible not to.
Still waiting for a new chapter. ;) Please return soon. :(
It is really sad that you never finished this beautiful story.
please come back.
Since you’re inthe spotlight, I thought I’d read the story not remembering that I had read parts of it before and just got lost with the posting. This is a great story, would you please consider coming back and completing the story. A lot of us would love to see more of the story. thanks.