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Friendship Foundation Chapter 7
Story written on January 8, 2013 by justkeepswimming.
"A night out at the end of a long week might be just what I need," Tina said. "But I’m going to need directions – I have no idea where the Planet is."
"I can pick you up," Bette said. "Then we don’t have to worry about directions."
"That’s too far out of your way," Tina protested.
"You said you wanted a night out and it’s been a crazy week for both of us," Bette started. "I’m more than willing to drive and you can cut loose a bit."
"That does sound good," Tina acquiesced. "But I’ll drive the next time we go out."
"Sure," Bette said. Emboldened by her modest wine intake, as well as the subtle physical contact Tina had offered her earlier in the evening, she continued. "When’s that going to be?"
"Considering our recent habits, probably soon," Tina laughed. "But I do think I should plan to spend Saturday night with Eric. I haven’t seen him all week."
"We’ll figure something out," Bette replied cheerily, even at the mention of Eric’s name.
She was happy to have another night planned with Tina already. She knew now that Tina’s relationship wasn’t as solid as appearances would suggest. She had no intention of doing anything overt. Bette was simply going to facilitate Tina’s self discovery. Because no one touched a woman like Tina had touched her unless she was interested. Tina just didn’t know it yet.
Chapter 7
Bette accepted Tina’s invitation to come over for dinner on Friday night before their evening out. Tina framed the offer as a thanks for driving, but it certainly wasn’t necessary.
Of course, she arrived with wine in hand at precisely seven o’clock, which had been the time Tina suggested.
When Tina opened the door, Bette couldn’t help herself. She let her eyes wander unabashedly up and down. Bette brought her gaze back up and made eye contact again.
"You look nice," Bette said. "Those jeans really flatter you."
"Thanks," Tina reached for a hug as Bette stepped inside. Tina was practically bubbling over with joy. "Come on in."
"Are you just happy it’s Friday or is something else going on?" Bette wondered at her inference that Tina seemed to be in a spectacular mood.
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I love the pace too. Not slow to be teasing but building until Tina has an epiphany. This is a monumental revelation for Tina. It realistically can’t occur overnight. Well done, swimmie.
Mavvvelous! I love this. Eric’s days are numbered, through no real fault of his own. Hope your little one is feeling better. PPS!!
I love the pace of this story. Very interesting progression!
I admire Bette’s self control. I think any barriers Tina has unconsciously erected are slowly melting away. Let’s not hurry, the slower you go the longer the story will last! Thank you. Hope munchkin is feeling better. A new tooth, perhaps?
Love the pace of the story. PPS.
Ah, the L-girls at the Planet with Marina – the good old days – the swimmie way. I like it. I like how Bette and Tina are getting to know each other first, building their friendship — from blissful ignore comes awareness and awareness can bring all sorts of trouble delightful and not so delightful – especially when one person is in a relationship, the feelings are new and/or unexpected, you’re not sure how the other person feels, if you should act on the feelings that are being felt or bury them someplace… Can’t wait to see how you lead the way.
I love the pace also…it’s just that when I get to the end of a chapter I get sad cause its over…I need more. Yes I’m greedy but there are worse things to be lol. Glad Alice didn’t get drunk and say something stupid.
Enjoying this story!
Tina is getting there
This story is like unwrapping a present in slow motion! Tina has started accelerating. I wonder how fast she will hit the brakes when she will realize what is happening to her!
I love how this story is going. Thank you love love it
I really like this story. I like the pace you set. You show us how feelings and emotions are building in this story. Keep writing please
Awwww, lovely Tina, you have just had your first revelation. Take care of your little one first, thats most important. We will wait. Thank you Swimmie.
I registered just so I can say “PPS”! Thanks jks!
Love this story, thanks
After the evening she’s just spent in Bette’s company, I think the disquiet Tina’s feeling now is only going to grow. She’ll eventually figure out what she is – or isn’t – doing with Eric. The rest of the weekend should prove interesting. I hope your munchkin feels better soon. Thanks for posting. :)
I happen to love the pace of the story. They are building a strong friendship. Of course because we are TiBette fans, we want them to be together already, but this makes it realistic for me.
Thanks for the update it is definitely getting interesting they are getting closer and closer….wonder when will tina come to her realization
🐠perfect swimmie! I love reading this story. Thank you for another awesome update. ✌😘💗💗💗💗💗
This is the beginning of a beautiful friendship…slowly, but surely Tina is starting to realize she is developing feelings for Bette, but is confused as to what those feelings may be. Thanks for the post. Hope the little one feels better soon.
Tina’s getting there…cant’wait for more
I think your pace on this story is perfect. Bette and Tina get to build their friendship slowly and Tina is coming to realize that she needs to re-examine her relationship with Eric. Please post again soon!
hi silent reader here….forget the ones who desire a faster pace. this is a beautifully written slow burn where one can feel the emotions building (even in fiction). I have one other request……POST MORE OFTEN, but keep the slow burn (as mentioned before)….. :>
Just caught up on this whole story. I really like it! The pace doesn’t bother me at all. I know you will make it worth our while!! PPS!
I think the pace is perfect, and the story is coming along just swimmingly. (See what I did there?)
As they grow closer, the stakes also get higher. This is getting very interesting. I love this well-written, well-thought out exploration of an alternative TiBette beginning, jks. Thanks a lot for this treat and please write on! Cheers! =)
The pace of this amazing is just right,I love ever single page.PPS
Well, I guess we’ve established that the pace to this story is perfect, Thank you for another perfect chapter. SO well written with a nice flow to the development of their relationship as friends as TIna figures things out between her and Eric, and then between her and Bette. Its an interesting push me-pull you situation. Excellent!