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    A Long Walk – 4, pt. III

    Story written on June 8, 2006 by tiff_duke.
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    Story Shortlink: https://lesfan.com/?p=61245
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    Do you remember what you said?

    "You picked Helena Peabody, and not me." Bette hated how she was laying it all down now, spelling out her feelings to the woman who had once held such a tight rein on them, and had stomped and trampled all over them.

    Bette was lost in thought over why she was telling this to Tina, when she noticed Tina had begun to walk further down the path. "Tina."

    Tina slapped Bette’s hand as the brunette moved to touch her. "Don’t touch me."

    "What?" Bette demanded.

    "What the fuck do you think you’re doing?" Tina demanded. "You told me we were done. You told me you were over me. You made it pretty damn clear to me that whatever it was we once had was done. And now you’re standing there and telling me…"

    Bette felt abashed. Yes, she remembered telling Tina all those things. Before Tina left for New York, clearing up what had happened to their relationship. She remembered the way Tina’s eyes had glistened with unshed tears, the way they had both stated that, no, it had not been an experiment, it had not been an abomination. Tina had loved her, and Bette had loved Tina back. But the operative word was ‘loved’, past tense, whatever it was that they once had, it was over. It was done. It was finished, and now they were moving on.

    She remembered keeping her defenses up, not giving Tina an inch, her face a mask of sympathy, but ultimately indifference. She couldn’t afford to let Tina hurt her any more than she already had.

    Bette remembered Tina. Tina leaning across the table, holding out her hands, willing Bette to make contact. Tina reaching for her hand, saying, softly, barely above a whisper, that a part of her would always love Bette. And how she, Bette, had decided, she would not be Tina’s unwitting victim in the game of love. She had taken that statement, and had not responded in kind, pulling her hands away, patting Tina’s in a kind, but somewhat patronizing manner, and said she had to look in on Angelica.

    "But, Helena fucking Peabody –" Bette began.

    "I told you that the day might come that I’ll decide to be with women again, and do you remember what you said?"

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    6. Just caught up with your story – really like their walk through their history and their feelings still their for one another. I’d so love to see JB and LH do this walk – thanks for writing such a lovely lovely melancholy but honest and revealing piece.

    8. what’s next? i can’t wait…it does reminds me of the movie when i couldn’t have enough of their talks, waiting to see where they’d go, whom they’ll see and what will they say next…post soon

    11. Aw, come on, you just love to do that to us. I with most of the gang, can you just picture this on the show. She hasn’t been dating anyone cos the only one she wants is Tina. This is too cute, their arguing but they keep hanging in there, as it should have been.

    12. I think I know why she is not dating anyone. That person is not Tina. This has been a hard ride but a good one. You get to see how Tina has tried to move on but always seems to find herself back to Bette. Bette never seemed to even try and hide the fact that Tina was the love of her life. Thank you for this story. My heart is not as heavy when you seem to be working on these women’s feelings for one another.

    13. I am very much enjoying this story, as I do all your work. The tension, angst, and even the hope of reconciliation is so palpable and your dialogue is stellar. I think it is really interesting to have them walking around; it adds another layer to their interaction in a literal and symbolic way. I was wondering if the art they were looking at represented different stages of their relationship. I also like how neither one bolted when their stroll started to get messy, not that they could, given the heals they are in. Now, about those cliffhangers…

    14. splendid as always! i was thinking maybe i should just wait till you finish a story and then read the whole thing without the cliffhangers….. noooo that’s a bad idea! i need my daily fix!

    23. I understand Bette’s wariness towards Tina – they’ve both inflicted a hearty amount of damage – check out ‘don’t bring me down’ by Sia – it’s delightful.

    27. Just caught up on the last few chapters. ‘Tis some good stuff you’ve got here. Now that things are all out in the open, tell her, Bette. Tell her why you’re not dating anyone?! Please post again soon.

    31. Tell me a reason other than she can’t let go of Tina and the memories. Oh, and being a woman herself, Tina should’ve known better that never take a woman’s words to only their face value. heehee

    32. Well, it’s really nice to know that Tina has not completely lost her mind and spent more time off with Helena than on. I really do see these two as friends, but how will Bette deal with that?

    34. If your’e not the best writer in Fan fic land, then i don’t know who is. The dialogue is so realistic, IC please hire this girl to be on the L staff. TD, soo convincing, and real. Bette and Tina in TD’s world, is the real deal. I adore your writing style girl, keep it up.

    37. TD, the ebb and flow between Bette and Tina is perfectly realized in this story. You have such a balanced conversation between Bette and Tina; these equally matched opponents will jab and pare all day long like champions. It is great to see them verbally wrestling with one another as the truth is sowly being peeled away and I hope will reveal their continuing love and desire for each. Maybe this will bw a long walk home. Thank you so much for you talent and sharing it wiht me. Your Loyal Fan.

    44. You’re not dating anyone, Bette? Life is short and death is guaranteed. There are other worthy women in the world. Better get on with it…

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