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A Thin Line
“Well, you’re here now. That‘s all that matters.â€
Helena rose to welcome her. “It’s so good to see you, Bette.†And she reached to brush her lips across her cheek.
“Helena,†Bette said, acknowledging her, but with an icy detachment.
That was like déja-vu for me. It reminded me of the very same way Helena had kissed her when she accompanied Tina to Dana and Tonya’s party last year.
Helena chose to ignore Bette’s somewhat chilly reception and smiled graciously while patting the seat next to her. “Here, sit next to me.â€
I watched Bette’s reaction as she slightly grimaced at the idea but acquiesced for the sake of civility. “Well, alright. Thank you, Helena.†Bette looked across the table at me and smiled as she asked, “Where’s Shane?â€
“Oh, she just called a while ago. Something about helping Carmen…with something. The music was kinda loud. I couldn’t quite make out what she said. She’ll try to make it later though,†I explained. “Hey, how is that cutey pie Angelica?â€
Bette beamed and briefly related her daughter’s latest accomplishment. We appropriately laughed, and ooh-ed and ahh-ed, before an uncomfortable silence washed over us.
“So, how long have you two been here?†Bette asked.
“Long enough that you have some catching up to do. Helena ordered you a drink just before you walked in. A double Absolut on the rocks. It should be here any minute,†I answered.
“A single shot would have been sufficient,†Bette contended, raising her voice to be heard over the music that just started back up. She seemed offended. “I’m not planning on over-indulging this evening.â€
Helena shot me a questioning glance, eyebrows raised.
“She was just trying to be considerate, Bette. We thought you’d like a nice stiff drink to relax with. I know you‘ve been kind of wound up lately, I mean, more than usual.â€
Standing, Helena volunteered, “If you’d like, I can try to catch the bartender before he mixes your drink, Bette. I’m heading that way toward the ladies’ room anyway.â€
“Don’t bother. I’ll just sip slowly,†Bette replied impatiently.
“As you wish.â€
From the tone of Helen’s voice I could tell Bette’s attitude was beginning to perturb her.
And as I sat back and watched this exchange, I was growing increasingly annoyed with Bette myself.
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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.