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Put it up to your ear…what do you hear? Chapter 10
Bette had been at the gallery since 7:00am pacing back and forth in her office, unable to focus on anything other than Tina. She couldn’t seem to calm her heart, both thrilled and scared to death that fate was finally giving her a chance at love.
‘T for Tina’…smiling, she thought about how carefully she had carved that letter into her lucky seashell, pressing down just hard enough to scratch in the letter, but soft enough not to break the shell. Then she thought about seeing Tina for the first time five years earlier at Lora’s party, and how her life had changed from that moment on. No longer did she want to just have short and sexy encounters with women. From the moment she saw Tina smile, she knew that her heart was aching to find its home. Now, holding onto the earring Tina had so mischievously placed in her hand the night before, a swell of love and excitement permeated her constantly moving body.
Wondering how early she could call Tina without it being considered rude, Bette abruptly stopped her pacing.
"Shit!"
The word slipped through her lips as her brow furrowed in disappointment. "How do I get in touch with her?" She questioned out loud.
After his antics last night, calling Eric was out of the question. Besides, no matter how badly she wanted to talk to Tina, Bette wasn’t the type of person to deliberately hurt someone by calling and asking for the phone number of their girlfriend. And, she knew…could tell by how Eric had maneuvered Tina out of the gallery last night, that it would indeed hurt him to lose Tina.
Continuing her pacing, Bette could only wait for James to come in to see if maybe he had any information on Tina by way of Eric’s RSVP.
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Tina stared up at her ceiling, her heart pounding in her chest, still in shock over meeting the person who belonged to the giggle that emanated from her seashell, and wondering how it was that the giggle actually belonged to a real person? All her life she had never really questioned how a little girls giggle had gotten inside her lucky seashell. She had just known that it brought her comfort and for the most part, very good luck. And then, five years ago she heard the giggle at the restaurant she and Dave were having dinner at, stunned to hear the sound in a public place. It was the same night she first saw Bette. She now knew that Bette was the gorgeous brunette she had felt such a strong pull toward. And, she now knew that it was Bette who had been behind that closed door she had so badly wanted to open.
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And that was the start of the non communication in their relationship and the misunderstandings…lol…but I love this story and I know you will bring our girls together.
Nicely crafted. Thanks for writing.
lol@skycaptain! I can’t tell you how good it is to see another post, especially when I have just finished watching United 93. You made my night Sea! Thanks!
Now that was mean…but I’ll wait for more…thankyou for continueing this story!!
Not nice. Make us wait so long and then misunderstandings all over the place! But… I trust you… so… I’ll just say it was wonderful. And that I look forward to more.
Aww, poor Bette, poor Tina, but I’m sure Seahurst will make it come out okay in the end….
DAMN IT JAMES!
OMFG, you posted!!!!! *THUD* OK, we have to have the girls work on their communication, I see. Maybe that magic seashell can help them out a little bit. I am sooo bummed that they are so close yet so far apart. Come on girls. Don’t give up on each other! You two are meant to be together! Why don’t you both go for a walk or something and *bump* into each other and clear this entire mess up once and for all. *Emae does her happy dance because there is a post to one of her favorite stories* Thanks Seahurst! Now, how many more chapters are there to this story? Do you know how long you’re going to make this or is it simply writing itself as you go?
Oh this is too painful – the near misses are killing me, It’s not just anticipation for the connection it’s the heartbreaking longing of the right one being so close and yet every circumstance getting in the way. As skycaptain said they are cursed when it comes to communication but I KNOW Seahurst could solve this if she wanted to.
b&t u guys need to talk like now… longer
James James James, when Bette will find what did you do she will kick hard your ass! come on! great chapter!
Oh man, James what have you done!!! Seahurst, you gotta fix it.. please post soon!
Sounds like James needs an assistant. He may really need one after Bette causes him some bodily harm. Now, some have pointed out their “failure to communicate” (anybody out there remember “Cool Hand Luke”?), but Ms. Seahurst, I fear there has been another, between author and audience. Please to submit chapters more often.
Thanks Sea. I did not even have to go back and refresh myself to remember this story. There is this comforting familiarity, yet a welcome freshness. It was like my heart was on pause until the next post of this story. I am lovin’ it. Please clear up this confusion and hurry back!!
Sea can’t wait to see / read how you fix this!!!! Great as always!! (every chapter is better than the one before!!)
Oh I’ve waited patiently for this story…many thanks for continuing :) James is dead meat!
Wow, so sad. I thought these two would FINALLY get together. I wish Bette asked James about the message before assuming.
Bummer, both think that the other does not want to be around her. Maybe the seashell can pass on the information that they are wrong and that they are soul mates.
“No longer did she want to just have short and sexy encounters with women” ;)
No wonder James always says Sorry before he even says anything to Bette. I’m sure he’ll be sorry, when Bette finds out he messed up, and made her wait longer to be with her T. Soooo good to see you posting again!
I sure hope you continue this one very very soon..thanks
sounds like you keep having really bad dreams because all your stories lately are sad or dramatic…i’m in desperate need of some tibette loving, please
I feel really really bad for James; just not him to not take the proper message. Thanks for posting.
Ow- and so the mis-steps begin. Please, please post again soon.
that James needs a good swift kick up the arse…doesn’t he know to take messages exactly as they’re given…I’d sack the friggin’ dude if it meant I missed out on talking to Tina or Bette…please let them meet soon…and PPS…love your writing
I’m sure it will all be cleared up. I look forward to the next chapter, hopefully before years end.
“What we have here is a failure to communicate!” Or maybe it’s what some call a near miss. Okay, Tina, get up and just go over and make up some believable excuse as to why you need to see Bette. And Bette, pull yourself together and get back to work!
I’m so glad you post. Thank you
Okay, Seahurst, I simply adore your stories, but that is so unfair!!! I’ve been waiting for this story like crazy, and now, just when they found each other… *on the verge of tears* I know that you’ll bring them together, but pleeeeaaaaaase, stop the teasing… I’m actually pleading here… I’m devastated, just like our girls, by the misunderstanding… It’s time for them to be reunited… Pleeaase… *pout* Oh, my God, I’m desperate now…;) Okay, thanks anyway for this new post, this story is sooo amazing and I’m so glad you’re back to it! Please post soon!
Yeahhhh you finally posted this. I know its been tough for you to get this written so thanks and you did it so well.
great post, carry on
:( fate is the biggest player or tease in the world… it let you found it, but sometimes it would never let you have it ;) Post more soon Sea… I really love this story :D
Oh come on Seahurst, that wasn´t nice. It´s been so long since your last chapter and then you end with this.
I’m so pleased to see a new chapter of this story. Nicely done, but please clear up this misunderstanding pronto!
Wow. That’s all. Just. Wow. oh, and Thank you.
can’t wait for more Sea- thanks!
Oh damn James! But I’m sure you’ll make everything right Sea ^_^
haaa its funny in a heart breakin sorta way..does that makes sense
Why is their communication so confusing and effed up? Good writing on your part.
So glad to see you name on a story. James was in a hurry and didnt write it all down. That is the starting of mis communcation on both party part thanks PPS
This is sad and come on my friend don’t do this to them, let them meet like they walk alone at the beach and suddenly see each other and they talk and work thing out and get together and be happy lol. Ok post soon please, thanks!
oh come on, james needs his hearing tested, our poor girls
~what we have here, is a falure to communicate…~… LOL, well, about bloody time you getcha butt in gear… nice… I kinna liked it…~wink~ now, one chapter a week? Hmm? I’M managing at least that.. LOL
Hey Sea, Great to have you back and posting more of this gorgeous tale. It was heartbreaking as the misunderstandings and mis-communications caused doubt and pain to Tina. And Bette is completely oblivious to this. Not much of a surprise there then. Looks like history is replaying the same old story with these gals even right at the start fo their journey together. Surely this will provoke Tina into action. Can’t wait to see where you take this tale next. I has been an fascinating and entertaining journey and one I hope won’t end too soon. This is due to your ultimate talent and skills as an author. You breath life into every chapter. Thank you so much for this awesome work. Your Loyal Fan.