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The Thawing of the Ice – Chapter Twenty-One
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Chapter Twenty-One
Bette was walking at breakneck speed and she rushed into the first clean stall she could find. She closed the door and leaned against the wall, hot tears slipping from her eyes.
"What the fuck is wrong with me?" she whispered to herself.
Despite the absurdity of their presence, the tears would not stop coming. She wiped them away as quickly as they fell and tried to figure out what her next move should be.
The longer she was around Tina, the more her anger at Tina began to fade. And without that layer of anger, the hurt she’d felt at Tina’s betrayal and the subsequent abandonment of their relationship began to resurface.
As she wiped away tears in the locked stall of the restroom, Bette heard other women washing their hands and otherwise using the facilities. She heard steps walk up and down the bank of stalls and finally, the steps stopped.
There was a brief knock followed by, "Bette. Is that you?"
"Shit," Bette whispered, wiping at the remaining moisture on her face.
When no answer came, Tina’s concerned voice made an appearance. "Bette, I know it’s you. Are you okay?"
Inside the stall, Bette rolled her eyes and took a deep, steadying breath. She wanted to escape. She wanted to hide her tear-stained cheeks and remove all traces of the emotions now racing around inside of her. She’d thought about leaving but then realized Tina had driven them. And though these thoughts flitted about in her mind, Bette said nothing.
"I know you’re not okay. If you were, you’d be near the toilet, not standing up like you are," said Tina.
Feeling cornered and realizing she had no options, Bette opened the door and faced the blonde she once called home.
When Tina saw Bette’s sad eyes and the remnants of tears, her brow furrowed and she stepped closer to Bette. "Shit. Bette, please talk to me. Please tell me you’re okay."
Bette nodded and looked away. "I’m fine." she mumbled.
"You’re not fine. You’re anything but fine," Tina replied, her eyes now filled with moisture as she heard the emotion dance in Bette’s timbre. The tears were an automated response to the sadness in the woman before her.
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Things are getting interesting!! Thanks
Very, very interesting!
i think both B&T forgot a few things along the way…i’m glad they are at least moving forward to being civil and friendship, even if it’s just for angie’s sake
Very, very nice.
Okay now, I knew Bette wasn’t over Tina even with all the brave talk with Kit. Of course, the fact that she took so long to answer Tina’s text also says so. Hope Bette doesn’t back out of their planned talk on Friday. They really need to talk to one another, listen carefully and act accordingly. Thanks for posting.
Tina did hurt Bette. But doesnt she deserve a chance?? Bette betrayed Tina and Tina did walk out of her life. But they should find a way back to each other. Yep after all these heartaches,their love will heal each other. If there is LOVE….. still breathing….
Don’t like it!*pouting*
Totally agree with BetteAndTinaForever, they have forgetten what brought them together and made they the famous couple of weho.Coming back to explore these path is a way to re learn all about each other again. Hopefully they will take the time to do that. PPVS
I was so afraid Bette was gonna leave. I’m glad she didn’t and I’m glad Tee came looking for her. The ice is thawing, I can feel it. Can’t wait for the talk. I look forward to this story every morning. Thanks!
Hmmm, I “hear” Tina, but dang…she put Bette through the ringer….and now to say ‘oops, my bad, i love you, no really I do’ makes me a little skeptical…ABSOLUTELY LOVED your writing, the dialogue was amazing!!
Have you watched many cartoons? Do you remember scenes where someone is racing forward at breakneck speed and suddenly sees an object ahead? He tries to stop. His body leans backward. His heels drag on the ground as his forward momentum makes those heels dig deeply into the dirt. That is me as I read this chapter. I’m now heading to a dark corner of the room. I am gonna sit down, pull my legs up to my chest, wrap both arms tightly around them,and rock back and forth as I wail “Nonononononoooooo.” I wanna trust you. I really do. But you know, we really don’t know each other very well…..
That was so great. I am totally loving where this story is going. I was rootin for a Belena story,but deep down my heart is always for Tibette. PPS!
Glad they decided to sit down to talk, but they shouldn’t do it at Bette’s and definitely not with Angie around. Perhaps they could get a babysitter, not one of their friends or Kit, and meet somewhere like a park or the beach, so they have can remove themselves if it gets too much. Amazing chapter as always, Thanks.