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A Long Walk
Bette looked up in annoyance when she heard the sound of the bell at the front desk. She glared at James. "Please tell me that wasn’t the front desk."
James looked at her, panic etched in his face.
Bette looked at him expectantly.
"I’ll go get rid of them." He suggested.
"Good idea." Bette shooed him away, as she returned to the work she’d flown all the way here to fix.
She’d had to leave Angelica with Alice for the two days she was supposed to be in Canada, and she was really not in a good mood. She used to have more time with Angelica, but now that her daughter not only lived across the country, but also was attending school, Bette was relegated to summers with her daughter. She already only got her six-year-old for two months a year, and now…
"Bette?"
Bette turned to glare at James.
"The door was still open, and I think you should deal with this." James said quickly.
Bette glared at him as she stormed past her assistant, and went to the lobby of the gallery to deal with the unwitting victim to her wrath.
However, there was something to be said about the element of surprise.
Tina turned to acknowledge the presence of someone in the room, and stopped short. "Bette."
"Tee." Bette said, then recovered. "Tina."
"Hi." Tina smiled weakly. "I saw James, but I didn’t know you were…" She stopped short, and shook her head, smiling at the brunette. "Hi."
"Hi," Bette returned, smiling back.
Tina glanced around. "Is Angelica with you?"
"No," Bette shook her head. "There was an emergency with the shipment, I had to fly here."
"How long are you here?" Tina questioned.
"Two days." Bette answered. "What about you? What are you doing in Canada?"
"Work. I was on vacation in England, but I was called in." Tina admitted. "Got to keep my mind busy, with you having Angelica, and everything."
"Yeah," Bette nodded. She couldn’t shake her disbelief. "Wow. I can’t believe you’re here."
"Is that good, or bad?" Tina asked.
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This is a super beginning. I want to know what’s going to happen next.
STOP THE PRESS! HEL.? WHY! PLEASE CONTINUE LOVE YOUR STUFF
How in the world do you consistently do this, story after story? Your characters breathe so realistically and can barely contain their sense of irony and humor. It’s just way cool.Thanks for your endurance level and those constantly spinning wheeels in your brain. Sue
why Helena? i like her she is nice but i rather T&B! good start! let me see what will happen
Well, now that I’ve wiped away all of the water that I spit out on my laptop screen I can safely say I didn’t see that coming…but I would definitely like to see what’s next.
Is this replacing ‘On/Off’? Of the two, I enjoyed the first installment of the movies referenced in your note. Anyway, whatever you write I enjoy reading. Thanks.
i like this story
Oh right, like you don’t have a follow up to this? Ha!Interesting, funny and captures that initial moment between them in just the right way. Loved it,and love “Chandelier”.
The Dragon redux???? OMG!!!…Tina dropped that bomb very nicely. I’m glad B&T seem to have gotten to a good place. Maturity, who’d a thunk it? Thanks!
I haven’t seen either movie. Should I? Are they a Rosetta Stone for this fic?
Excellent start. I think you should continue. OT i’mm bummed that Yodah stopped her story. Thanks for taking the time.
Yes, I love this. But please don’t forget “Chandelier”–I’m totally hooked on that one as well. Thank you.
whoa whoa whoa!! i said whos!!
I am not a regular reader of fan fiction. Someone recommened to me that I read your work. I have been playing catch up with Chandelier and it is truly wonderful. Your fresh approach to dialogue and your understanding of both Bette and Tina is welcomed. You are a wonderful writer and when I saw your name this morning on this list I eagerly clicked on the story to read. Please do continue on with it. Very intriguing indeed especially the Tina and Helena element. You have a new fan in me. Brava!
whos=whoa
FUCK A DUCK! Tilena? Shit, T if you got back to women there is one right in front of you… o.O This must hurt for Bette…Auchie… But this is a very interesting start.. I would like to see how this develops!!
Love this already! Don’t know TiLena or TiBette but please post soon!
yes please continue. Hope this is a start for B%T. Post soon
oh say it isn’t so?! Tina and Helena??? I am assuming the name of the story gives us a clue that this will take some time to come to an end. I hope T and B are together when it over. please post soon. btw, I love chandelier as well. your dialogue seems so natural well thought out. keep it coming!
Whada, Helena? LOL… I like the ease between them. Looking forward :)
intriguing start and if tis leads to a TiBette reunion then i’m all for it…sorry, i’ve tried but i cannot cope with T or B with anyone else….looking forward to next instalment…i hope.
me said, “Nooooooooooooooooooooooo”.
Bette recovered well from her trip, where did she go? lol, Tiff as always you pull us in with your fantastic writing, gladly on board to see how this story unfolds. Thank you.
Always so happy to read whatever you care to write and share. Thanks!
Tina and Helena together are all kinds of wrong but I’ll just wait and see where this story leads us. Wasn’t “On/Off” also about T dating Helena?
Your writing is always a joy to read, the dialogue between Tina and Bette flows so easily. I enjoy your take on the movie Before Sunrise. I look forward to seeing where you will take us after Tina’s surprise meeting with Bette at the gallery. Thank you so very much for writing! *smiles*
you are were correct..no need for the TBC??? Maybe Tina will come full circle and it will be another B & T beginning.
Thank you for skipping the ‘TBC?’. Right on! Or should I say Write on? You know what I mean. Work that premise, I want to see the next chapter.
helena?!?
As a Tibette fan I can only see those two together. I hope that this is a round about way of getting them together. Yeah, Tina and Helena again!! It was not one of my favorites the first time around because again a Tibette fan. I sure hope that you will continue with Chandelier. Oh, I do like this one just because you write so well and hope that you will continue it.
I can still feel B&T relationship is not completely over. Times can help heals their painful past. Maybe Tina re-dating Helena is another process in repairing and completing that particular relationshp B4 she can truly free herself to return to the love of her life. Or maybe not,what ever you want to give us, we will read but hope its not to painful for B&T.
okay…i got confused here..do I misunderstand the “grammar”..i guess Tina meant Helena commented about her relationship not meant H was her GF…they might just close friends…and Bette tripped…b/c H’s her GF now…and H didn’t mention Tina’s situation to her..if i guess wrong..then I wonder why Angelica had to stay wiht Alice…doesn’t Bette has GF..impossible…right…who would believe a gorgeous, hot, sexy woman like Bette doesn’t has GF…please post soon..let me get away from this confusion…Thannnnnnks….
damn…after hopes of your last story to read about tina bing with helena and bette alone…it’s scary…i hope it will be a start for B&T because your writing is amazing
this is an awesome beginning…..please continue….and really soon…….dont wanna keep ur fans waitin….
Tina & Helena again, very interesting, looking forward to more….
This is a very interesting start, please continue. Anything that gets Tina dn Bette together is a jewel for me. I am a serious, complete and total TiBette fan and can only tolerate them being with each other. Helena and Tina were NEVER my cup of tea. Please continue your story and let’s see where it leads, hopefully with Bette and Tina back again in each others souls, arms and hearts.
Helena again? That’s… I’m out of speech. So Helena is willing to be Bette’s stand again? She’s very kind and really in love with Tina, I guess.
This one isn’t for me, just finish up Chandelier, thanks.
Interesting start. Can’t wait to see where you take this…please do continue.
very interesting! cannot wait for more!
Tina with Helena again,going back to an ex whould be like wearing yesterday dirty socks. {that wasnt nice of me to say} because in the next breathe Iwas going to say hope Tina and Bette can start a new beginning. Put foot in mouth to hip. I like this beginning thanks
But this is only temp right? it’s not gonna be a telena story is it?, No matter how much I loved certain moments of them together in s2, TIBETTE all the way lol, very interesting start btw ahaha, do continue!
You are one of those writers that cause me to want to read their stories, no matter what or who they write about. So, Tina and Helena back together again? Hmmm, is that because they really do love each other, or is it the security and the familiarity? Thanks!
If you must. If you’re writing, I’m reading.
I’m all for moving on as well as getting back together. The Helena of S3 is a doll and if I were gay she’d be my type, I guess. But Tina’s? I always found Helena, both version’s 1.0 and 2.0, to be the two sides of Bette. To me, she was a replacement for Bette. So it’s odd for me to picture Tina with Helena. I am die hard TiBette but if it’s not working, it’s not working. I’d love to see you keep these two apart…no pining by either. Friends…let’s see if it’s possible’ i.e. presumed star-crossed lovers torn apart and are now ‘only’ friends. Can it be done?
Wow I got referenced. *does a happy dance* Hmmm maybe the last 2 sentences are open for interpretation? For some reason I thought this was a stand-alone and the ending made me go, “What?” I’m still trying to wake up so just try not to take everything I say to heart, unless I’m talking about footwear (gogo pick-up line!)
Nice Yodah reference. Love the story, think it’s wonderful. Sigh, but Tina and Helena? Please say this evolves to B&T? Please?
An absolute delight to read another new story from you, tiff. A definite yes. Please continue with this. So, Tina went back to Helena or was she ever with Helena before in your story?
great story so far but at the end of the day im still a Tibette fan….but keep the story going i would love to see where you take it. =)
This is very interesting and please continue soon, thanks!
Fuck, this starts awesome. I like it already, it’s something completely new. Please post soon.