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A Thin Line – Chpt 31
“As you wish,” I replied.
I wriggled onto a raft-chair and floated around the pool with Bette. We talked. And teased. And jested. And sipped our margaritas. But Bette sensed there was something on my mind.
She oared her hands through the water, bringing her chair up next to mine.
Bette took my hand from the armrest.
“Sweetheart? You seem pre-occupied. What’s going on?” she asked with concern.
I shot her a disconcerted glance.
“Nothing. Everything’s fine,” I attempted to reassure her.
“You’re not convincing me. Is it your mother?” Bette pressed. “Are you concerned about her visit this evening? That she won’t enjoy herself? Or appreciate your culinary skills? Or that she’ll say something embarrassing?”
I shook my head.
“It’s not Mummy,” I said matter-of-factly.
“Then what is it?” Bette asked, caressing my hand with her thumb.
“I’ve been contemplating asking you something,” I stated.
“What? What do you want to ask me?” Bette asked curiously. She laced our fingers together.
“I love you,” I said.
“I know, Sweetheart. I love you too.”
“You like it here? At the beach house?” I asked her.
“Yes. You know I do,” Bette responded quietly, watching me closely.
“I want you to come live with me here,” I finally found the courage to blurt out.
Shock washed over Bette’s face.
“Helena?”
I searched her eyes, looking for a glimpse of what she was thinking.
Bette eased out of her raft. As I watched it float away, Bette waded towards me and ran her hand up and down the length of my outstretched leg. We stared at one another.
“I take it your silence means ‘no,’” I said softly.
Bette opened her mouth to speak, but I interrupted her.
“It’s just that we’ve spent every night together since last Sunday. And I don’t see that habit ending any time soon,” I explained. Bette smiled and moved her hand up my thigh and rested it on my stomach. “I know what you’re thinking. ‘It’s too soon.’ And you don’t want to become some cliché. Or the butt of lesbian, second-date moving company jokes.”
I paused uncomfortably, and Bette reached up to caress my face with her hand. She stroked her thumb across my cheek. I tilted my head and rested my face in her hand, closing my eyes, enjoying her touch. ‘God, what have I done?’ I thought. ‘I’ve ruined this.’
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Congrats on the award, I began reading this story from the link on that page and the award is well deserved. You write with a playful and classy flair that is a rare find. I’ll be reading from here on out.
oh wow Zheese an award, great stuff girl congrats. Now about your chapter I loved it I mean I really really loved it but what’s the matter with you leaving us hanging there????? Post soon okay thanks
It occured to me while reading this that never in my life have I ever gotten into a sarong. So they’re going domestic already? That’s some mojo they’re working.
Congrats on the award. I like that your R and NC-17 chapters are different. Very hot, playful and teasing but not sleazy or common. “A Thinking Woman’s NC-17” if you will.
Congrats on the award. Love this story, and the pace you’ve set for it. What’s the errand, is it a surprise for Helena. You know the more Bette/Helena stories I read the more, I think they would be a very interesting couple if we can’t have B&T. I mean come on, they’re bringing all these other characters into the show this season, why are they not working with what we’ve got. Cos other than Tina, Helena is the only other person that seems like it would work. Cybil Shepard and Marilee Matlin, nothing personal but NOT>
Great chapter…..I wonder what Bette is up to? Post Soon!!!!!!!
Your award is soooooooo well deserved. I went back today just to reread your story cause it’s the best!!!! This love is so rare they have, you keep it so exciting. So what is our little Bette up to?? Can’t wait to see. Lucky Helena!
really liked the chapter…but don’t keep us waiting too long…the suspense – it’s great, but…well, your writing is fantastic, so it’ll be worth the wait…i’ll stop whining..post soon!!!
Congrats Zheese, I finally know what award you’ve won! :) thanks for the pM, I just got it today. Had been busy, so I hardly come up for air! Actually, the honest truth is, I liked your story more than the sex parts, the more dimensional romantic, warm and fuzzy stuff, and definitely the unexpected surprises that come – like phone calls etc. :D You’re a good writer! Please continue to write whatever comes to your head! :) Great stuff!
Hey zheese, Nice to see how this is all playing out. I want to move into that beach house with Helena!
Thanks for another great chapter Zheese. Love the way this story is progressing. So what’s Bette’s errand? Is it a surprise for Helena?