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Strictly Roommates – Chapter 8
Previously:
“Bette, I just want you to know that I’d never step on your toes. You have to know that.”
“I’m sorry. I don’t even know why I reacted like that,” Bette said, ashamed at her outburst.
“Yes you do.”
They fell silent again.
“Please don’t tell the others,” Bette said quietly.
She was surprised by the sudden, gripping feelings. She hardly even knew Tina; she just didn’t want Tina with any of her friends. Or anyone else, period. It’s just a crush, she told herself. A silly crush.
Bette resolved that she would squash these feelings before they progressed any further. She would focus on being the type of friend her new roommate needed right now.
This, of course, would prove harder than it seemed.
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When Bette returned home from the Planet, she and Tina took a drive out around the city. Tina, who was set to have her first day of work tomorrow, had Bette drive her to the studios so that she’d have a better idea of directions. Bette also drove past the CAC, so that Tina would know where to come if she ever needed anything.
Once Tina felt relatively secure in her knowledge of the area, the girls drove to a nearby outdoor market. The temperature was warm and breezy and the pair walked leisurely around the fruit stands. Tina studied each apple, evidence that she (and not Bette) had done this before, and then slipped each one into a slender plastic bag.
Bette was standing at a flower stall looking at something pensively when Tina joined her.
“Do you like this wreath? Bette asked, nodding her chin towards it.
The wreath was made of twine wrapped with silk lilies around its perimeter. On the bottom arch was a small banner that read: “Welcome to our home”.
“I love it,” Tina said.
“I thought it’d be nice for the front door. Our first joint purchase for the house,” Bette blushed slightly.
Tina contemplated this for a moment before nodding her head.
“It’s perfect.”
Before heading home, Bette told Tina she had one more stop to make. They pulled up to a home & garden store.
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(41 votes, average: 3.49 out of 5)
sounds like a cute little couple to me. someone has to give. cant wait to read more.
“Forgiving and forgivable.” Great phrasing. Tina brings out the gentler side of Bette.
very nice… i like the way it going.. nice and slow… friends frist…pps
Loving it! But it’s way too short :) More please. :P
friends first, yes…but they already act like a couple LOL
Sounds cute, but how long is this “friendship” going to last, I wonder? PPS
Push…pull…push…pull…I say push away Tina…
Go for it Tina, I am sure Bette won’t mind. PPVS
oh I am liking this story how Lucky for Bette and how wonderful for tina…
They’re on the same page, they just don’t know it… yet. Here’s hoping everything becomes apparent to the two of them at some point in the near future. Otherwise, some heartache is likely in store. Great chapter, thanks atlas. :)
these two are already like an old married couple, so it’s only a matter of time! lol
I love this story, love the way you write. I like the lead-in, the stage being set.
Brilliant. Thank you :)
That was good and they are cute!
wow!!! *thud* I absolutely love this!!!
Yay!
They’re so cute and sweet! Apples, gardening tools, making their house a home – methinks they seem to already be building a life together. Friendship is a great foundation. Hopefully one of them is brave enough to make the first move. Thanks atlasundone!
maybe with a little more whine, a little more sun, and a little more time they will find out whats still missing in that beautiful home theyre building=D love the story. Pps
very interesting, indeed! garden shopping, fruit shopping, city tour, movie watching….and all in a week or so…hmmm…but only friends??? nahhhh…. :) great update! waiting for who would make their move…
‘Tina had cooked dinner for them every night, they spent their nights drinking wine by the pool or going for long walks’ – lol, cute little home-bodies ;-)
Hmmm, how long is this “friendship” thing going to last? I wonder if it will take one of them starting to date someone else to jump start their relationship…