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Interesting Curves 4 (formerly Untitled 4)
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As Bette entered the gallery, she heard some rustling coming from the kitchen area. As expected, it was Alice.
“Decided to work today, Porter? Straight girl kick you out?”
Bette shot Alice a look.
“We’re not discussing this, Alice.”
“You’re not discussing this, maybe. Me, I’m curious about how long this chase is going to go on.”
“There is no ‘chase,’ Alice.”
“Does that mean you caught her, or does it mean that she kicked you out?” Alice smiled at her own cleverness. But the smile turned to a frown as Bette didn’t play along. “C’mon, Bette. I need to live vicariously through someone’s life; it might as well be yours.”
“This is not a subject for discussion.”
“I don’t get it.”
“I’m not sure I do, either. This is just different. Tina’s different.”
“Different than us.”
“There was no ‘us.’”
“Right.” Alice crossed her arms.
“We’ve been over this. We had a few laughs. We’re better as friends.”
“Thus sayeth Bette Porter.”
“I let you hang out here.”
“I found this place, Bette. I like giving a hand on weekends.”
“And it’s a great place. And I’m grateful for your help.”
Alice slumped against a counter. “But that’s where it ends?”
“It ended, Alice. That’s all there is to say.”
“I know. I just…”
Bette pulled Alice into a hug, letting the other woman sob on her shoulder. All the while, of course, wondering why Alice couldn’t just accept reality. “It just is, Alice. It just is.”
# # #
Tina looked at Eric, wearing his sweat pants and t-shirt, on the floor before her. At one point in her life, this was all she’d ever dreamed of. A handsome lawyer, seeking her hand.
Not merely her hand, but also her heart.
Her heart. Something she felt was no long hers to give, but it wasn’t Eric who had captured it.
And she wasn’t sure how to explain this to him in a way that he wouldn’t be crushed. But there he was before her, expectant.
She took in a breath. And another. Several deep breaths in rapid succession. All of which was making her dizzy. Feeling faint, Tina leaned forward, bracing herself on Eric’s shoulder, trying to catch her breath.
“Tina? Sweetie?”
She found herself unable to fully answer. “Can’t breathe,” she managed, finally. “Breathe,” she repeated.
Helping to support her weight, Eric scrambled to his feet.
He tried to hug her close, but that just made her feel even more deprived of oxygen, and she pushed him back.
Together, they worked their way to the couch.
By closing her eyes and focusing on relaxing, Tina was able to calm herself.
Eric remained, stroking her hand. In this he was a comfort. Still she wished he was just gone.
“I admit that was my first proposal, but they don’t seem to go that way in the movies.” He kept his tone light, hoping that some humor about the moment might help her relax.
She did give a smile, which pleased him.
After waiting a few minutes, he asked if she was okay.
This time she nodded. “Better,” she confirmed, feeling far more in control. “Better.”
“I know I caught you by surprise. I didn’t even have a ring or anything.” He leaned over, placing a kiss on her temple. “I’ll let you think about this. You can tell me when you’re ready.”
Tina gave a quick nod. Again, she chastised herself for not telling Eric the truth. But then she opened her eyes, and looked at him. And felt the tears begin. He looked so happy. Now was not the time to break his heart. “Okay.”
He wrapped an arm around her shoulder, pulling her close. “Okay,” he agreed.
Only with all of her effort did she not break down completely. It was all so right.
And so wrong.
(hmm…which way should things go?)
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Interesting start. (: Let your imagination run wild! Smiles. Take us to places we’d never expect. Grin. (: I’ll be waiting for your next post! (:
What do you mean which way should it go? There’s only one way.
Say NO Tina. Say NO.
i think tina should break eric’s heart LOL btw, i’m the same way about comments, i’d rather have negative comments to my stories than no comments at all…
I think Tina is going to have a hard time finding the right time… She could end up breaking Eric’s heart and giving Bette’s heart quite a workout as well. Can’t wait to see which direction you’ll choose.
NO, non, nein, Tina!
LOL at your insecurity pseud! For such an accomplished writer it’s hard to imagine you’d let us readers dictate your story direction. Have always enjoyed your stories and you do NOT need our help – go for it any way you please, we’ll read and enjoy (but….of course she has to say no and go to Bette, right?…)
“Things”(Eric), should go out the door. That’s how and where “Things” should go. Don’t even let him change out of his sweatpants. …hey, you asked! Thanks!
Tina should have taken the oppurtunity to tell the guy. There will be no better time under the circumstance. He will end up getting hurt anyway and the sooner the better.
Tina, get some guts and say no. Saying yes is unfair to both Eric and her because it would be a sham. Oh Pseud…you do know how to stir it up. Love the story and loved the update!
which every way ‘things’ go, I’ll remain a greatful reader ;) I tend to groan through Tina’s delay in getting honest with Eric when storylines drag that out however, a well written story (which this is one) keeps me interested regardless!!! PPS!!
Tina needs a gut check, big time. I say she should have broken his heart then and there. I mean, he asked. And I doubt he’ll feel better about it later, after she’s seemingly given him a ray of hope. Suck it up, Tina! Maybe Eric and Alice can go drown their sorrows together then. Maybe Eric will bring out the dirty bisexual in her. Ai, ai, ai-broken hearts are never fun, but the sooner broken the sooner mended. OK, back to the drawing board: Reformation-no, that was Martin Luther. Reconstruction. Nope, that came in the wake of the Civil War. Adjustments. Shit, this story isn’t about chiropractors! Uh, Transformations maybe? Not to be confused with little boy toys.
Things should go whichever way that leads to Bette and Tina being together. There are, of course, loads of ways to make that happen, and some of those ways don’t even have to be immediate. What I’m saying, and using far too many words in doing it, is that whichever way it goes, I’ll be reading. thanks
I love that everybody is telling Tina to just say no. Sounds like the Nancy Reagan Chorus came to town.
Is this enough comments for one chapter?
agreed Christy.
So that should be a definite no! And is there ever really an easier time to break someone’s heart? Thanks for posting.
No way – Tina must tell Eric that her heart belongs not longer to him, it belongs to Bette. PPS
Hey Pseud, Another great chapter that teased and tempted your audience. Tina needs to sort out her inner most feelings. It is possible to love two people at the same time but not sure that that love will be the same in each case. Who makes Tina’s heart sings? Who makes her want to change the person she is? Who is she prepared and willing to give up everything for? Answering these questions might help her find the right way forward for her. I do dope it is Bette as theirs seems to be a realtionship built on earth-shattering love and romance. Erici is the safe, please the parents kind of lover. Tna, follow your heart. Thanks you for this entertaining and intriguing adventure. Your Loyal Fan.
Uh, Tina should say no. Duh.
its not important the route that things take but where they end. LOL PPS
Tina needs to break it off as soon as possible. Her heart belongs to someone else. PPS!
If her heart no longer belongs to Eric then she should talk to him and tell hom she just doesn’t feel the same for him anymore and that they should try to stay friendly even if that is not always possible after a breakup. PS
Tina says no and runs into Bette’s arms. pps
i always find it interesting the various ways Alice is portrayed- some fan fics make her an ally, confidant, funny, loyal, and YES, nosy, etc. and others make her seem kind of selfish and shallow (and completely hung up on Bette!) i love your bette and tina, (i ALWAYS love your Bette and Tina) but Alice isn’t as big a loser as you portray her in my opinion.(well at least not until season 5!)
Just say “NO”! LOL! C’mon Tina…end it now. We all know your destiny awaits you in another location…
Well of course Tina has to say NO!!!!!!!!!nice and clearly say NO,so then she can go be with Bette.
Well of course Tina has to say NO!!!!!!!!!nice and clearly say NO,so then she can go be with Bette.
I could go either way here. The drama side of me says let her accept the propsal and drag it out and maybe make bette and Tina be friends, and then they can’t resist. But the sensative side of me wants bette and tina together now. I will read it either way though!
Things…….okay….Eric seems an okay guy but Tina needs to say NO to the marriage proposal..Its still bagels for me, toasted please…..Thanks
As much as some would love the drama, Tina needs to tell Eric no. Its not fair to any of them. If she chickens out and says yes, then finally wakes up and tells him she can’t that’s even worse. Whether she ends up with Bette or not, not being able to say yes right then and their is the answer. Hey, maybe people who would leave negative comments don’t because you know, “if you can’t say anything nice”. Waiting for an update.
hmmm… let me think about that. oh, thats right. of course break his heart. but im here for the long haul. itll be great. thx
That was good!