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9 to 5: For Service and Devotion Chapter 2
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Bette flopped down on her bed and closed her eyes. All she needed was 30 minutes to herself. Luckily being the Cruise Director had some perks. She was one of the very few who was allowed her own room. The brunette could hear the passengers scrambling aboard and it made her heart race. This happened every time they started a new trip. Chaos would ensue and Bette Porter was the one to make it all better. It was her job to put everything in order and make sure things went smoothly. She was the best at what she did and she never had a doubt about that. Taking a few deep breaths and shouting several foul words, she pulled herself up from the bed and made her way to her closest. It was important that everyone aboard knew who she was and to ensure that she grabbed her most stunning suit. It was white with light silver pin stripes running the length. Even she had to admit, she looked good in it. Bette’s next stop was the mirror. Checking her make up she applied a little more gloss to her lips and ran her hands through her brown curls.
Bette: Smile pretty.
Rolling her eyes she grabbed her clip board and made her way out of the room. There was much to do before dinner and Bette would see to it that everything was perfect. That was, afterall, her job. More importantly, it was exactly who Bette was. Completely in control no matter the situation. She had barely opened her door when Dana came running up to her.
Dana: Bette!
Bette smiled sweetly at her friend.
Bette: Hi.
Dana: Hi.
The two just stood there for a moment in silence. Bette tried her best not to be rude but when under stress she simply couldn’t help it. Quickly she checked her watch.
Bette: Something I can help you with?
Dana: Oh…umm…
The brunette tennis player blushed and kept her eyes on the ground.
Bette: Dana?
Bette didn’t have time for this.
Dana: I was just uhh…wondering if you saw the new basketball coach on board.
Bette: Mark? Yes.
Dana: Yeah. He is really cute, don’t you think?
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For just a ‘transition chapter’ that was full of some very cute moments! I think you’ve nailed the ideal Tina ‘character’ here. Someone who could calm Bette down, be an anchor for her and yet still command a quiet presence of her own that isn’t naieve and flightly, but light and airy in a tangible way. Someone who could at the same time let Bette march around all alpha and in control and still put her in her place and make her do double-takes every now and then. Are you more of a Bette…. or more of a Tina…? ;) I am excited to see where you take this and how their relationship develops, cause if I remember correctly, it always took a while ;) I was thinking about what I love about this story that is so different from your other one (and a lot of the others on the site) is that it has the WHOLE gang in it. And though it is mainly about Bette and Tina, the others play major roles as well. I like that a lot and you make it almost like reading a re-tooled version of the show. Thank you for that, because without the L Word on TV anymore I’ve needed a fix and this is just the ticket, as they say. Yes, you have many talents… and belting the last note of defying gravity is definitely one of them. Gets me weak in the knees!! ;) And I LOVE that Helena has a little Jenny-like assistant. I hope she has as many maniacal plans as Adelle…. but is a little less crazy… and maybe a little funnier… and cooler plus a better person ;)
P.S. – How many wink faces did I use in that post? I think I’ve invented a new game… kinda like Where’s Waldo? Just with multiple Waldos.
You know, I just love Tina Kennard, and I love her SO much more when authors write her in the way that I often see her in my mind when I pull that character in for a little while. You have brought her to life in ways which will certainly compliment Bette. I can’t wait to see how you develop this story. It’s been great having you back, and it’s only day #2!! Thanks for sharing your talent here Flair! Post when you can!
wow, only chapter two and i am already hooked, ok i lied, i was hooked on chapter 1, can’t wait for more!!
OK Flair…I couldn’t wait for the kids to go to bed..so I decided to read while they ate dinner…is that horrible. ; ) You have once again pulled me in with your B & T and I am loving it. They both have a little bit of mystery behind them and I can’t wait to see where you take them. pps
Great, Helena is back to being her old mean self. B&T are felling each other out. Who did Tina call, and why is working as a tour director??? Is she hiding from someone or something????? I cannot wait to find out. PPS
This may only be #2 but i am totally hooked :-) love Tee in this lookin forward to the competition between Bette & Helena for Tina. PPS :-) XX
Omg…heheh…Ahoy, Flair…*waving*…(No, that was not a nautical joke) :D This is soooo good…The stage is set…and you make Helena a worse bitch than she ever thought of being on the show! I swear, totally by coincidence (ok, maybe there were residual subliminal repercussions from reading your ‘Love Boat Goes Gay’ post yesterday), I was looking at cruise ship jobs today, and I freaked when I saw that ship employees had to share itsy bitsy teeny tiny rooms with other shipmate employees! Not gonna happen! So, anyway, later today, I see you’ve posted…and you address this rather unpleasant co-habitation quotient or whatever…and I think…wow…she’s done her homework! So…uh…I’ve strapped on my lifejacket…and I’m ready for your opus of Titanic proportions :P I’m rambling…Uh…More nautical jokes please :)
hey welcome back flair!! It has been way too long since your last tale, but thank you for gracing us with your talent once again.I can’t wait to see how far the very insecure Tina will go to placate the very obnoxious ms Peabody. this looks like a very lovely triangle brewing. pps
so many lesbians on one ship and you as a writer? i know we are in for a hell of a sail
it would appear there some back drama surrounding Tina and oh will our Bette be there to help her turnabout to something positive. I am glad all the girls are in this one. Sounds like it going to be one hell of a trip.
I’m loving your return. The stage for much drama has been set and I’m ready for more!
so glad to see you posting again. can’t wait for the next one!
Great, you´re back. I just caught on. I´ve missed your amazing stories, and this one already has me hooked. Of course we all love Bette and Tina and I can´t wait to see how their story will unfold, but the captains dinner was spot on. I´m a huge fan of Peggy and the little mother-daughter interaction was just hilarious. Hopefully you´ll let Peggy offer “words of wisdom” now and again.
I’m so hooked as well. I like how you write where I can actually picture the scenes in my head. Thank you and can’t wait to read more! :)
catching up, but loving it. really am enjoying this tho. thx
wow!! i was hooked, look forward to read more..PPs
Peggy: My money darling. You have nothing until I die. Helena: And you never will. Peggy: No, probably not. That cracked me up! It’s a pity Peggy can’t babysit Helena all the time, because I think she’s about to make life exceedingly difficult for Bette, every step of the way. Tina, I hope, resists whatever it is Helena will be pushing. Loved the chapter, thanks flair. :)
Damn, Tina and Shane’s room sounds just like the rooms I’ve stayed in on cruise ships. Maybe smaller. Granted the two cruises I’ve been on I stayed in the peons’ quarters. I’m really curious about Tina’s reaction when thinking of her mother. Perhaps Tina is gay and her mother is disgusted. Or maybe her mother is just one to ride people’s asses to town and back for every little thing and Tina’s self-esteem is crap because of it. PPS!
This story is great I’m so curious to see where you’ll take us you’ve written the characters beautifuly. I think a cruise ship is an excellent place to unfold all the drama