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The Space Between–Tina’s Earworm–Chapter 1
1997
The Waldenbooks store had the same interchangeable design so that you could be anywhere in the country and still know your way around. The design never varied, though it might be stretched or squished to fit a particular location. On occasion it would have a second floor. This branch, several miles away from West Hollywood, was one of the two-story types.
Bette had found the travel section on the left in the back of the store near the up escalator. Her eyes roamed the shelved books. She pulled out a guide to Florence and shook her head, amazed at the mediocre restaurants recommended in the book. She reached for a book on Paris, but stopped, reminding herself to focus on the reason she was shopping in a chain bookstore miles from her home. Scanning the shelves quickly, she found the books on L.A., and then she hunted for the subset she needed. She pulled out 101 Things to Do with Kids in LA but was disappointed when she saw it focused on the under-10 crowd. She spotted Dragging a Whiny Adolescent Around LA. Pleased with her discovery, Bette was about to head to the register when she thought she heard her name being called. She looked around and did not recognize anyone and no one was looking at her. Seeing no one, she was about to head to the register when she again heard her name.
“Bette!” Alice called out as she waved to her friend, whom she had spotted on the ground floor as she herself was riding the escalator to the second floor of the bookstore.
Bette now recognized Alice’s voice, and turned in circles, still unable to locate the source.
“Up here, Bette. On the escalator.”
Bette looked up just in time to see Alice disappear from view as escalator ascended. Alice continued to call even when out of sight.
“Bette!”
Alice popped again into view as she tried to make her way down the up escalator, but the customers behind her slowed her progress and Alice could not move down faster than the escalator was climbing. As she once again disappeared out of site, Bette heard her call
“Bette! Wait right there.”
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Delightful! I loved it, loved the interaction between Bette & Alice and Tina & Bronwyn. I hope there’s more soon, cos I’m really looking forward to it. Thanks!
“I am now a late-blooming baseball fan. I am practicing how to steal second base. Affectionately, Bette.”That was deliciously sexy, it made me shudder. PPS
I really enjoyed this chapter. Tina’s nervousness around Bette is sweet and Bette’s willingness to take it slow shows Tina means more to her than just a conquest. Keep it coming.
How cute was that, I liked the start very much and hope to see more soon.
OMG, Tina will need to get rid of Eric. A lot of people would love to teach Bette the rules of baseball, Hit a double and you’re on second. Love this PPS thanks
that was cute. Damn Bette and her charm! pps
I had a smile on my face throughout the entire chapter!! Thanks…what a delight!
Loved it from start to finish! Looking forward to second base.
What happened between The Kiss at the Porter gallery and the Ilene’s disaster of breaking Bette and Tina up? Oh yeah, the good years! Thank you for giving us a glimpse at those good times.
This is awesome and love B&T beginning. Please post more, thanks!
Ooohhh!! I love it already, I can’t wait to read more!
WONDERFULL simply wonderfull! Pls do go on soon!
I am a major sucker for B & T beginnings. More :)
“I am now a late-blooming baseball fan. I am practicing how to steal second base.” LMAO at Bette trying to “steal second base”… and the heart on the i was so cute… please keep going, it’s nice and funny :-))
Was the bear a Cub and if so maybe one of the Chicago Cubs players can teach Bette how to steal not only second but hit that home run a lot sooner.
Love B&T beginnings, this chapter was fluffy and sweet to read, more please. Thank you
Love the last part – that sure made me smile big time :O) – wonderfull new story and tallent on the site….keep up the wonderfull work and do post soon
I love this! Another great beginning. Can’t wait for more. PPS!!
i love this… that note was so cute… i can’t wait till the next chapter…PPS