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Friendship Foundation Chapter 12
Story written on January 17, 2013 by justkeepswimming.
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"I’m sorry," Tina said. "I really do care that you’re okay."
He wasn’t feeling remotely okay. But he had the capacity to activate lawyer mode.
"We had a good time while it lasted," Eric said, he voice devoid of emotion. "Best to cut and run if someone’s needs aren’t being met."
Tina recognized what he was doing. Intellectualizing their break up would make it easier on him.
They planned a time to meet on Sunday and then shared some awkward goodbyes.
Tina was sad, no doubt about it. But that feeling was completely overshadowed by a much more powerful emotion.
Freedom.
Chapter 12
"Hi," Tina sat in the wing chair in the corner of her suite at the Plaza. "Do you have time to talk?"
It was 7 pm New York time. Tina knew Bette was going to be at the gallery late that night, so she thought she’d call to catch her in the afternoon. Otherwise they might not talk until Friday.
"Hey Tee," Bette was relieved at the sound of her voice. "I don’t have a client scheduled for another hour or so."
"I spent the afternoon at the Met," Tina said. "Everything I saw made me want to ask you a question."
"We’ll have to have a museum day together," Bette said.
"I’d love that."
Tina was perfectly happy just having some connection to her. They didn’t even have to talk about anything substantive.
"I’m sorry our conversation went where it did last night," Bette said. She was sorry. She knew Tina was struggling. Questioning. She shouldn’t have pushed so hard.
"I’m not sorry," Tina replied. "You called it. I was flirting with you. Then I’d hunker down in my comfortable identity again and live in my denial. I wasn’t being fair to anyone."
"Least of all you."
"Least of all, me."
"I certainly enjoyed having you flirt with me," Bette said. "But to be denied the opportunity to touch you when you so clearly wanted me to…"
"Even after I told you to stop, I couldn’t keep from letting my hand rest on your shoulder," Tina said. "How fucked up is that?"
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Love this story and the dancing around the relationship
You have me literally sitting on the edge of my seat with that chapter and leaving me with wanting more. So much for being alone this weekend, huh Tina. Now…Bette in a bikini, drinking Bellini or a Martini…oh my. I don’t usually do this, but PPS.
Well, it seems Tina has a rather busy Sunday ahead of her. Visit to the Getty, finalisation of the breakup with Eric, resistance (increasingly futile) of Bette’s seduction. I hope she takes Saturday to shore up her reserves. Tina could, however, throw caution and hesitance to the wind and show up at Bette’s party in a skimpy two-piece ready to stake her claim. No, no… spending the time at home would probably be the proper thing to do. So! I await your next post. Thank you! ;)
she thought it would be an extremely hot idea” – she’s not the only one ;-)
You always leave me wanting more! PPS
Well Swimmie, you’re making me want more and you always do. jp22’s idea of throwing caution to the wind sounds like a wonderful idea but thay may not be wise yet. She needs to make that complete break. Thanks for posting.
Hey 🐠 swimmie! $800.00 phone bill! 😨 Geez woman. I’m glad I didn’t explore with a lot of men. It was getting difficult pretending to be interested. I’m became a Class A bitch to every man that showed interest. I know, I was wrong 😞 but hey I could not help not being able to reciprocate the feelings, and they couldnt take rejection. Love this post. Everything is just awesomely done. Thank you ✌😘💗💗💗💗💗💗
Tina needs to c rash the party. Spend the night w/Bette makes it easier to get the early start for the Getty. When is Tina going to drop the facade of her relationship w/Eric? Might make them move faster? Tina is being cautious. It’s a huge step. PPVS.
Desperately awaiting your next post!!’
Getting closer and closer! Love this story.
I’m such a schmutz, if I was Bette I’d cancel the party. She ain’t gonna have fun.
Thanks for the update. I am seriously addicted, jks. I checked at least 2 dozen times yesterday for an update! Please please post soon! Am admiring Bette’s restraint, and I don’t think Tina is going to last long in current state.
Loved Bette’s internal dialogue in this update. “But damn if she wasn’t a rock of fucking virtue.” Bette is really being saint by giving Tina the illusion of control! ; ) She hasn’t even hit Tina with her full powers of seduction yet and I have no doubt that Bette will be able to get what she wants – it’s just a matter of timing. I think Bette is enjoying the slow burn – she feels a connection to Tina. The Getty on sunny day, a stroll through the garden, before the museum is open to the public could be quite romantic. I hope Bette isn’t too hung over! I predict the need for coffee and sunglasses… Maybe Tina will watch the Hunger on Saturday night!
i don’t really have any thoughts, just really enjoying this story
the true make up of finding your virtue or love of your life which ever way you want to see it
It’s just as well that Tina didn’t tell Bette about Eric yet otherwise she would have pulled out all the stops right then and there.
Tina could have spent the night so they could get that early start. That would make for a interesting evening.
Loving this story! I do worry that Bette is placing all her eggs in one basket however. Yes, Tina is giving her all sorts of signals but clearly she has to figure things out for herself first. It may benefit Tina to attend Bette’ s pool party so she can see her in her element. Tina may learn a lot about her true feelings when she sees Bette “frolicking” with other half naked ladies. And why hasn’t Tina told Bette that she dumped Eric yet ( or did I just miss that)? Are Alice and Bette back to being bff again? What does Alice think about all this time Bette is spending with her new friend? And has Bette hooked up with anyone during this slow dance? She’s got to be getting frustrated….at least Tina was getting it in with Eric (until recently). I’ m so hooked on this story and could go on and on,but I digress. pps! please…
That’s good
Excellent excellent excellent thank you
Thank you again for this amazing story.Good idea to go to the Getty,its a great place.PPS
Thanks for the update, but I hope Tina shows up at the party