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If it makes you happy – Chapter 26
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“I’ll never know why you let a girl like that get away, little sis. She was what you needed…”
Hours had passed since Kit had uttered those words, but still Bette couldn’t shake herself free of them. In truth she was sick of listening to Kit’s sisterly advice. There was no missing the fact that Kit didn’t trust Tina’s motives since she’d resurfaced.
Bette had been trying all day to push the unexpected meeting with Abby from the front of her mind but it wouldn’t budge. The longer she struggled with it, the larger the issue became in her mind. What did it mean, was she focused on it because it was still an issue that she’d made a conscious effort to ignore? Tina, Tina was her focus. Tina was the woman she wanted to be with, even Abby had told her that. She wasn’t focused on Abby because everyone was telling her she should be with Tina. Well, almost everyone.
“What difference does it make?” Bette asked out loud as she sat alone in her lounge room, only the sounds of a chillout cd keeping her company. Brushing a lock of hair out of her eyes, she looked intently at the proofs in front of her with the best of intentions to give them the attention they deserved.
Then there was Tina. Bette shook her head in disbelief at the fight that had transpired between them the night before. They had fought over a lot of things during the course of their relationship but over sex? That was new.
Bette heard her phone beep to signal the arrival of a text message. Sitting up on the couch she retrieved her cell from the coffee table in anticipation that Tina was finally breaking the ice. Her brow creased when she saw the word ‘Abby’ on the small screen. She paused for a second before pressing a button to read the message. ‘This morning I wanted to tell you that I miss you.’, the words caused Bette’s heart to race. I miss you, Bette wondered how deep the implications ran behind those three small words.
Bette had been so careful to focus all her attention on the future she was trying to build with Tina. She believed there was no value in looking back, nothing good would come from dwelling on what she had felt for Abby. So it was all about Tina, at least it had been.
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I was thinking of those three other words. What text has Bette sent, will wait and see, nice to see you back. Thank you
Ah, the vagaries of Bette’s heart. Tina is right to want to be cautious, in the show and in this fic. It’s not ‘processing’ if Bette says ‘I love you’ to Tina in one breath, and in the next breath is reconnecting with her ex after she doesn’t get what she wants from Tina. Good luck with that, Bette.
Bette is asking to really lose Tina forever if she sees her ex again
Last chapter I was pissed at Kit and Abby, now I’m royally pissed at Bette. She’s like a spoiled brat who stomps her foot and goes to the other parent when she can’t get what she wants. She just can’t say ‘I love you’ to Tina and go running after her ex the next minute. Hasn’t she learned anything at all? Bette really needs to make up her fucking mind. Run, T, run. I also believe the title has nothing to do with Bette and *Tina*. Thanks for posting.
As someone who is in a similar situation i understand what bette is feeling. its easier to be involved with someone ur used to than to try and forge a new one but soon u start to wonder if maybe ur heart and brain arent playing opposites and unfortunately feelings arent always apparent until ur faced with living without someone. bette really needs to analyze her feelings and determine what she wants b/c thru my issues ive learned while u may miss someone it doesnt mean ur in love with them. i hope does what i did and stands by her decision
Oh my god! Strength, Bette, and courage! The center has to hold! …Thanks, HG, I love this story!
What were those three little words – “Come on over”?
love the story- love your writing.
great chapter as usual, but Oh man. No good eva comes of text msgs. Thanks for taking the time.
Understanding Tina’s need for slow doesn’t help that she knows how Bette feels rejected and leaves her in that pit. Bette needs to stop giving into temptation; it will only hurt all of them more for her to play on the fence between Tina and Abby.
HG – great chapter, then again, that’s what we’ve come to expect from you. I don’t quite understand all the hoopla around the last chapter (though I think its going to get worse after this one!). I think your portrayal of B&T is quite an accurate depiction of the characters on the show. It is easy to see why Bette would see Tina’s reaction as a rejection. It is equally easy to see why Tina would want to make sure they took it slow. Sure, for all the B&T fans out there, it would be a happy ending if you just took it there with no need for resolution or drama. But this is what writing is about. The writer needs to lead the reader to a full story line, adding drama and conflict so that there is some feeling of satisfaction when the story comes full circle. As someone who occasionally writes on the site, I find it hard to swallow when a writer gets negative comments merely because they took the characters flaws, as written in the show and actually applied them to the story. I guess what I have to say HG, is great job, keep it up, drama, flaws and all – it’s what makes your stories worth reading.
I am curious to see where Bette takes this. Wonderfully written, as always.
Oh dear, what has Bette just done? I just hope no one gets hurt any further… Very good chapter, HG. Thank you for posting.
So well written. I love the title and all it implies. I hope for more soon. Thank you HackGirl.
Bette is such an asshole. This is another round of Candace. She isn’t getting what she needs from Tina.. and instead of being an adult trying to discuss it she hasn’t learned a thing. She just wants to fulfill all her basic needs. Anyway, Tina has made mistakes. But Bette going behind her back, again, to flirt with another woman.. and probably start something up shows she doesn’t respect Tina at all. I hope she ends up alone because clearly she doesn’t have a faithful bone in her body. Abby’s motives were clearly suspect last chapter. She stopped in the Planet to land Bette. Calculated move. Guess she succeeded. You are a great writer. That isn’t up for dispute. Honestly, the storyline is a little much for me, every turn feeling like drama out of the IC school of killing my love for the characters, but people dig different things. I’m sure there are others who live for every new aspect of this triangle.. and thats what makes this site great.
on the second thought: i hope Bette said NO to Abby…it’s okay to miss someone you were close to at one time but to do something with your ex behind Tina’s back when they are trying to work things out and when Bette already declared her love for Tina? Not cool…i hope Bette will do the right thing
Bette is playing at a vary dangerous game, does the old bette always surface when in contact w/Tina? It is going to end messy guaranteed now!!!
okay, now i’m officially scared…i thought about the title and the story so far and i think i don’t get my happy tibette ending…and this time bette’s choice will be final…i can’t work anymore, you’d better post soon or i get fired LOL
As much as I like to pretend that Bette and Tina belong together, if two people in the real world acted like they do to each other, there would be zero chance at reconciliation. “True love”, in my cynical opinion, does not conquer all. Great story! Wonderful to see you back posting so often. And even if they do end up together, at least you’re making them process, not just ignore the chaos that has been the hallmark of each interaction they’ve shared.
oh you drama queen. upsetting poor b&tf. she’ll not be able to work and she will get fired if you don’t bring them together. im loving the story. thx
Hey HG, There really is trouble in paradise for Bette and Tina. I am hoping that this is just a little hiccup in the space/time continuum tais is the BnTverse. Bette needs to step back and talk to Tina first before texting an ex with “I miss you”.. I am on tenderhooks now so hope you post soon. Much appreciation on your wonderful ability to shake the center and see what might happen next. Your Loyal Fsn.
Abby is bad and hope Bette not do anything stupid. Please post soon, thanks!