Fan Fiction
This story has been set to a rating of PG-13. Age verification is required to proceed.
Lady Slayer
Login to add story to favorites
(1 votes, average: 5.00 out of 5)You need to be a registered member to rate this post.
Loading ...
Chapter 21
Previously…
“T…”
Tina’s eyes closed as she heard the endearment, her breathing was shallow as she felt two arms circle her waist from behind.
Bette felt that familiar feeling wash over her, the one she felt whenever she held Tina in her arms…, and Kit was right, she didn’t need anybody to tell her how this woman made her feel.
She buried her nose in the blonde hair, breathing in the scent she missed last night and this morning, she said the thing she needed to say…
“I love you…”
********************************************************************
Tina swallowed as she heard the words, her eyes closed as her chest rose and fell, but she remained silent as Bette’s hands stilled at her waist.
“T…?”
Tina’s eyes opened at the whispered word, how could the words she longed to hear cause that searing pain in her chest.
“Bette…”
“Did you hear me…?”
Tina nodded, “I can’t do this right now…”
“Tina…, please turn around,” Bette said with an ache in her heart, her final realisation was not being received in the way she had anticipated, “I love you.”
Tina took a deep breath, hoping the tears she felt brimming would remain in situ, her morning had been going…, as well as could be expected, considering…, then she’d got back to the CAC and now she was turning to look into the deepest eyes she could ever recall seeing, she was sure she’d lose herself if she continued to gaze into them.
“T…?”
Tina swallowed and allowed her voice to say the things that had been racing around her mind since the previous day with Lily. “I’m scared of how you make me feel…”
Bette opened her mouth as she heard Tina’s words, her mind went blank, the words seeming fuelled with complete irony of how she herself had been feeling, “I uh…, you’re…, what did you just say?” Bette mumbled, blinking furiously.
Tina took a deep breath, she needed to compose herself, this morning’s appointment, Eric only minutes ago and now this, her emotions were running a riot and she needed, what did she need…? Bette’s voice broke into her thoughts.
Comments
Leave a Reply
You must be logged in to post a comment.
Nice twist with this chapter, Jo. Usually it’s Bette denying her feelings and withdrawing from expressing emotion… interesting to see where you’re taking them. Even from your sick bed you are able to stir the drama pot. Hope you’re on the mend. Take care.
Man, I was going into this hoping this was a somewhat happy update. I definitely don’t understand Tina. I have no idea why she is so hung up on Diane..that she can’t see Bette. Because Diane was an asshole who fucked her, fucked her husband, and is marrying said husband to probably cheat on him 1000 times and leave him miserable. So, I don’t see how her pride could be hurt over Diane choosing Eric. Please, it makes me feel bad for Eric because that woman is a snake. Getting away from that baggage by getting a divorce should be liberating. So, I really hope Tina gets her head on straight soon because she is going to screw up a chance at happiness because of some fucked up past. Aww, okay, now fix everything so I can be happy again.
Hi Jo, i am sorry dear to hear that you are sick hope you feel better soon, that was an emotional chapter not like i expected, i can see where Bette is coming from, when you are in this stage in a relationship you make all kinds of assuptions and that of course happens before you are sure about how the other person feel towards you, i feel sorry for both of them. great job my friend, please post again soo.Thank you All my love
Say it ain’t so Jo, please, say it ain’t so ! Ok, I guess I got stuck in the late 70’s as far as music tastes go, eh ?… LOL ! Anyway, you know, however sorry I may be for the formidable Bette ( and believe me, I truly am ), I completely understand Tina’s reaction here, I can really see why she feels like she needs a little alone time to think things through right now. And of course this has nothing to do with Bette, but Tina has all the reasons in the world no to feel ready to talk about how she feels and try and explain all the things that are crossing her mind right now. At least, I know if I were in her position, I would probably want to be left alone too and I certainly wouldn’t want to talk about the “humiliation” I would most likely be feeling. Besides, even if she’s already falling in love with Bette and feels really close to her, she’s only been knowing her like 4 days or something, after all. That being said, it pains me to see that Bette is so lost and distressed. Surely, she hasn’t deserved that. As for Alice… Well, she’s definitely “redeeming herself” here and she was just frigging hilarious in this chap’, not the pain in the a** she was at the beginning of this story. So that means there’s still hope for her. LOL !! Gosh, I love this kind of drama, Jo. Please post again soon.
Oh, and by the way, no matter how much I enjoy reading your amazing updates and often miss your posts, Jo ( you know I’m very fond of your stories, right ? ), of course I really hope you get well in no time. Spare yourself, Jo !
Yikes… I certainly did not see that one coming either! Why the cliffy? Post soon please… and of course look after yourself! Hope you feel better soon!
Hey, Jo. We hope you get well soon. Tina needs to process everything. She is still freaking out because she’s falling hard for the “Lady Slayer” and she doesn’t want her heart to be broken. On the other hand, it seems she wants to find closure with Diane. That’s our wild guess. She wasn’t hurt about Eric’s betrayal and demand for divorce, but it has to do everything with Diane. She was her first and that’s gotta hurt. Tina feels she was used and treated like dirt. Bette needs to be patient. When Tina resolves her issues, she’ll be back. Nice chpter, dear friend. Please take care and relax. PPS Lucero & Marsha
Thank goodness for Alice for being the voice of reasoning when it comes to Bette and Tina. Sounds like Tina really did just need some time to work out her feelings of anger, fear and most of all love for Bette.
With everything that Bette has shared with Tina over the past few days, I would think that Tina would have been more open and talked to Bette about everything. Hopefully it won’t take Tina long to realize it. Eric is a wanker! Great post JB! Hope you’re feeling better!
Oh ye of little faith….I am of course talking about Bette!!!!! Great story.
LOL…and i got to be first….lol…..now thats a rare thing these days!….
Not good! Is it a british thing? You and Ally in full drama queen mode nowadays?
Hey….well no one ever said the course of true love would run smoothly…you can feel the misunderstanding building between them…Oooo i do love me a hiccup thrown in…but only because the making up will mean all the more..???..right..the making up????lol…Loved Alice in this chpt…very funny…very Alice!..captured brillently…Great one ..x
What makes me laugh about “wanker” is that I’m pretty sure the first time I heard it was in reference to masturbation. I still don’t get the ducks and bread thing. =/
I really did not see this coming. :o
jo, i think u just broke my heart.. *tears*.. i had no idea this was coming at all…tina totally shut bette down..cant believe she didnt give any response back to bettes i luv u…wowww..*sighs**…well this just ruins my day…but i trust u know what u are doing and will fix it..now u just have to post another really quickly so my heart can mend..**blushing**… i hope u get yourself well and feel better..i will be thinking of u…please update soon to mend my heart..:) :) sincerely,your loyal fan,Christina—xoxoxo
Hey Mate! Sorry to hear you’re not doing well, but glad that you posted. Take a good few days off work and enjoy yourself! Man come on! I didn’t see it coming either, I want those two together! Be happy Tina! Just go be happy and forget about Eric!
“Being off work with a chest infection” Feel better soon, Jo!
I hope you’re feeling better soon Jo. I’m getting over my own head cold. And you’re welcome, you know I always try to do my part. Lamentamini, you recall their trip to the chapel and they fed the ducks? I said I doubted that ducks could get enough bread to stop eating voluntarily, which got further backing in additional comments. And last time I teased Jo about her having Bette utter the veddy British term ‘wanker’ to describe Eric. Now Jo, I do not deny that wanker is apt, nor that you are British. Now this may be totally pants of me, but I’ll have to go soon as I told the bloke who is may scan partner that I’d meet him at 1pm to practice for tonight’s final exam. Don’t whinge. I should feed the budgie before I go. Maybe I should grab a sarnie with a side of crisps as well. I’m chuffed because I got an ‘A’ on my first exam. Once we’re done tonight, I think I’ll get pissed, but at home, cause I’m skint.
i just read the whole story and i must say that i’m impressed :) kwwp up the great work Jobadge :)
Exactly what I expected…how could you think otherwise!!! LMAO. You know…a little drama is okay, but remember…ONLY a bit okay…do we have a deal??? I’m Ed after all, don’t forget that LOL. Great one mate, but I’m glad the next one isn’t far away :o)
Very good writing lady. At first I thought I was missing something because I did not understand what Tina was going through until I read the comments. I had forgotten about Diane and her treachery. I really thought Tina had gotten over all that, guess not, and then mr. wondrful shows up to ask for a divorce to marry the witch. Now I can see how that would upset Tina but she really need to tell Bette what she is feeling and why. they need to seriously talk about this. Please bring them back together or at least in the same room. PPS
HEllo Jo, Being a fellow BRit, I quite understand the use of the term “Wanker”. It has just the right level of distain for Eric and his behavior. Remember that Shag is a dance in the US and not a dance between the sheets like here. Anywho, I think that the enormity of Tina’s feeling for Bette hit her full force onve Bette admitted her love. This is a completely new experience for Tina. Eric’s untimely appearance has caused Tina to return to the real world and out of her idyllic conclave with Bette. All of the rational reasons for pooh-wooing this romance have been revealed. Pandora’s box has been opened to Tina’s emotions. And instinct has taken over. Pushing away those closest to you is an easy trap to fall into. Then Bette’s pride stepped in and she ran away. I do hope that Alice can bring about a reunion for these gals to share their thoughts and concerns for their future. Bette and Tina have a once in a lifetime opportunity to complete their souls. I so want them to get talking again and put Eric in the past where he belongs. Wonderful writing and splendid storytelling from a true classic author. Thank you so much for this awesome adventure. Your Loyal Fan.
poor Bette… she probably had the worst timing for declaring her love to Tina :-§ Just after Eric had reminded her about her previous life and loves : and the 2 people who had said “I love you” to Tina betrayed her so much… so hearing the same words coming from the “Lady Slayer”, just in that moment, reminded her of Diane and Eric… how can Tina not be scared to death ?… and the only possible move for her, would then be retreat… which, obviously, cannot be understood by Bette… now, maybe Alice will be able to put some smile on their faces again, and be able to confront their feelings, and talk to each other about them… Hopefully, Tina will solve her issues with trust and come back to Bette… the sooner, the Bette(r) ;-)) — hope you feel better too Jo, since winter seems to have fallen on Europe a month too early and we are freezing now… a good nice logfire could be the solution, for us and for them ;-)
Good chapter and love Alice! Hope B&T will work thing out!