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A Thin Line
“Ah, you see, Alice, our little lunch has been good for you. You’re making jokes again already,” Helena laughed.
“Who’s joking? You. Me. Your place. Next Saturday. Skinny-dipping. How does noon sound?” I teased.
As her delicate laughter subsided, I brought the discussion back into focus, and addressed her unspoken fear. “Helena, I know my reputation is not that of ‘Number One Super Secret Keeper.’ So I understand your reluctance to give me a ‘tell all’ scoop of your personal and private sins. But I appreciate the kindness you’ve shared with me today. And I promise I will do my best to keep and develop your trust.”
Helena considered my words for several moments before beginning her next thoughts.
“Well, then, Alice, I’ll reveal to you that I came to California because of a woman. A particular woman. She completely captivated me as no one ever has.”
“Yeah, I know. Tina.” I said.
“No, not Tina,” she stated emphatically.
“Wow! No? Really? Well, then, who’s the mystery woman?”
“Would you like me to finish?”
I pantomimed the locking of my lips and throwing away the key. Helena smiled but quickly returned to a somber tone.
“My infatuation…my fascination…my passion to know this woman was so excruciating that I resolved I would do whatever it took to have her.”
Completely overcome with emotion, I exclaimed, “Oh my God, that’s so romantic!”
“Alice,” Helena chided. “Please, do you want to hear this or not?”
“Sorry. I promise. Sealed.” And once again I turned the imaginary key to lock my lips.
“My mother adored her too. Still does. I couldn’t help but believe if I won this woman’s heart I might also win my mother’s love and approval.” Helena paused, looked up, and exhaled deeply before proceeding. “Mind you, I never meant to inflict any harm on anyone. But my plans went terribly awry. In my zealousness, the spoiled child in me took over. I watched myself disregard the feelings of others, even manipulate them. I occasionally acknowledged the depravity of my actions, but I felt helpless to stop myself. I wanted this woman so badly I ached, and I was mad with desire,” Helena said as she gauged my reaction.
I caught sight of my reflection in the window a few feet away. The image beamed back the befuddled astonishment I was feeling. It prompted me to pick my jaw up off the table. So many questions raced through my mind.
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(22 votes, average: 4.18 out of 5)
Oh boy! A Helebette story, I love them!. And this was brillantly written too. Do continue, please! :)
What a great story! Can’t wait for more.
Whoever you are…you can write, girl. Dayum…great beginning, the tone and dialogue are pitch perfect.
Yes! Finally, another Helebette story! God, these two are hot together, and I’m glad that this fandom pairing is picking up pace, because these two really should find each other on the show. Wonderfully written, post more soon!
What a great start – another Helebette story. Things are looking up!
Oh Fun. Alice the narrator. I love that.
Excellent start and I am ready to read more. Thanks.
I do hope you continue this story. It’s wonderful written and you definitely have me hooked!
i do hope you continue. Sea was spot on when she said that you had the character’s voices just right. hope to read more…
You gotta love Alice’s deductive reasoning. Love it, can we please have more of it. PLEASE!!!!
I have been waiting to see if you were going to update, but since you haven’t yet, I’ll comment. I really like the way this is beginning and would love to see you continue. It’s good to see a different side of Helena and actually have some detailed explanation for the change. It would also be great to have a chance to see how Bette recovers from the breakup with Tina and moves on with her life. Thanks! Please don’t keep us waiting too long.
Zheese,Pleeeze, pleeeze continue this triumphant tale of Bette and Helena. Count me as a fan.
oh~boy….yeah…count me in..i love being a fan of your story…i love Bette and Helena together… it must be fucking hot…ha-ha-ha…
I have seen very few pull off Alice’s point of view, but you do it flawlessly…and your characterizations are lovely. I’m glad there’s more to read! Excellent work!
Wow Bette and Helenas story, like it. Pots soon please, thanks!
Bette and Helena,that sound as good as Tina and Henry. Really sounds better to me Two beautiful strong will women together. Helena is in love with Bette now now to get Bette on the ball. thanks
I love this. Not only do I get HeleBette but I also get Helena/Alice friendship. Please post more. Thanks
I love it. I always think Bettelena pairing would be very hot! Please do continue.
Yes, please continue with this story. I love Helebette!
keep writing…i think this would be a GREAT pairing and your story is fun!
i cant wait to see what happens!!!!!!!!
wow you’re writing is amazing and this pairing is just HOT!!! please continue
Really great! Hope to see more soon. Great start.
wow!!! i love this story..i am so sick of Tina..and i am also kind of hoping that if IC is going to put Bette and Helena togather..i mean..REMEMBER…BRUNETTE, DRIVES BLUE CAR…who knows it must be Bette ,,,if it is…ITS GOING TO REALLY HOT…i wonder what’s Tina’s reaction is going to be…Who cares….More Helena and Bette please…SOON!!!!!!!!!!!
You meant to put ‘to be continued’ at the end, right? Please say you’re going to carry this story forward…
I love it! You have a great way with plot and the voice of the story is perfect…the more Helebette the better I say. Thanks for writing.
WOW! I’m a HUGE HeleBetter and absolutely lurrve where you’re going with this!i think u capture Alice’s manner of speech and thought,the vulnerability of the new Helena,the biting side of Bette- Your writing’s frikkin’ brilliant and i’m certainly bringing this up in the H/B thread on the l-word.com forum! (for other HeleBetters who commented here, do join us at the The Dish!) So Z..LOVE your story,post soon if u can!
“I should have easily figured out the identity of the woman whose pigtails Helena had been pulling,..” Cute!
omg, its fantastic!! I love the fact that you write it from the alice-perspective :-) PLEASEEEEEEEEEE Continue, soon!!!!!!!
I followed Justkeepswimming’s recommendation in her latest chapter and checked out your story. What a treat! The voices of your characters are perfect. You must continue – please post very soon.
I have been out of touch lately, so am just catching up…and I am so glad I clicked on this story to read!!! This was incredibly well written. Truly, I was hooked right away. I do hope you continue with your story. Your voice for all three characters is strong and right on point!! Please continue soon!!! Thanks!
Somehow I missed this…tks to JKS for mentioning it…as yes it is another outstanding Hel/Bet pairing…go all the way with this pls~!!!!!
Very well written, very much in character and provides a good insight to Helena’s so called “transformation”. Please do continue with this story, Z. Thanks for sharing.