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A Walk on the Wild Side – Chapter 15
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Tina closed her mind to any distractions and concentrated on bringing her drawings to life. She became so engrossed in the task at hand that she didn’t see the light above the door extinguish, or hear the darkroom door open slowly.
Bette finally satisfied that she had completed her task, slowly opened the door, and blinked against the bright light that assaulted her eyes. She squinted, scrunching up her face, until finally she could see clearly again.
She immediately spotted Tina over the far side of the room, the warm gold of the evening sun, glinting in through the windows, and catching the natural blonde highlights in Tina’s hair, as she sat with her back to her.
Bette immediately felt guilty for wasting so much of their precious time together. She quietly tip toed over to Tina, bending down to bestow a feather like kiss on her shoulder.
Tina’s back tensed up at Bette’s touch, the rattled blonde having been given way too much time to let her irritation get the better of her.
“Hey, are you ok?” Bette asked feeling Tina still against her.
“I’m working” Tina said abruptly.
“Will you be long baby?” Bette asked, her index finger making a trail down Tina’s arm, to the crook of her elbow.
Tina impatiently shrugged off Bette’s touch. “Well I am unlikely to be 6 hours!” Tina fired back at her, “and I will get this finished much quicker if you would just stop interrupting me!” Tina snapped, remembering those same words being uttered by Bette’s lips just a short time ago.
Bette stepped back, her eyes showing her dismay. Not at Tina’s hurtful words, but at the fact that she had allowed herself to be so insensitive to Tina’s feelings.
Bette walked round to face Tina, and lowered herself down until they were both seated on the floor.
“T? Please, look at me” she commended quietly. Tina’s head was lowered, seemingly engrossed by the drawing she was creating on her pad. Bette looked down at the sketch pad, being held so tightly in Tina’s creative hands.
Bette was horrified by the image in front of her. Not the beautiful sketch of the small set of dark eyes staring intently back at her, but by the slowly expanding pool of tears, spreading out and soaking into the carefully crafted drawing, as they left Tina’s face.
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Finally caught up. Fell for the story the moment I read the first word in chapter one. Can’t wait to read what happens next. Ok, I just refreshed my screen. Where’s the next chapter??!!
so sweet . i have to say i was laughing when bette was in the darkroom with all the cursing and bumping – i too develop film and in the beginning it’s just like that – the red light is just that -dark and red and one has to learn to trust their tactile instincts. Can’t wait for the next chapter!
I have been sitting here trying to figure out how to express my joy at reading this story, without coming across as too gushy, mushy, or sticky sweet. Unfortunately, everything that comes to mind fits all of those definitions. I am truly enamored with your writing! Thank you for another pitch perfect chapter.
Seahurst says it best..please don’t let us hang too long
I hope Tina goes with Bette.
Damm special needs LMAO
I think you might be digging to san fran with all those comments.
Well I guess if I have to letting you take shots at me, to keep getting this most wonderful story then keep them coming
Such an uplifting chapter. It makes me hopeful.
I can really see the pictures you are painting with this story … you’re writing is truly beautiful … another chapter tomorrow would be wonderful ….but at some point one would think one needs rest or the days can be unpleasant… or one might just need to call into work sick and continue to give us MORE of this story ….hmh…..what do you think? ;-)
Seahurst always says it best, If it be a comment or a story Great, Thanks
I loved this chapter, the part about Bette bumbling in the dark room was great. I hope that Tina takes Bette up on her offer. Africa will always be a very special place for both of them. Please post again soon.
Good chapter. This is the word Tina have to is YES I will come with you Bette. Post soon, thanks!
Can Tina do that? Boy, I hope so. Great chapter, tbsaver. Thanks for making this realistic.
I am in love with this story! Your words flow so effortlessly from the page right to the heart! I hope Tina says yes!
I totally agree with Seahurst. All I can think of to say is mushy. I so love reading this story. I hope all is well with you. I’ll be gone since V is having brain surgery tomorrow, but I hope you post soon. I need some happy thots from ya. :)
i totally agree with seahurst. i just loe the way you write. it talks to me. it envelopes me. your details are exquisit. please post soon.
I could picture Bette emerging like a mole that had been underground for months! I can only imagine the look of frustration on her face, it must have killed her to not get it right the first time.
“We need to talk”…Boy, those words are enough to make anyone start to panic. Tina was brave to not just jump up and get the heck out of Dodge while she had that opportunity.
No one likes to face the inevitable, and these two have been racing time to try and cram a lifetime of living into a thimble. There’s bound to be raw emotions for both.
Pretty presumptious of Bette to assume that Tina would give up a career to follow her. Or is she only asking her to come for a while and then she will return with Tina? Compromise is a difficult thing for some.
Waiting eagerly to see what happens next.
Now i’m going to miss Africa, thank you for making it so descriptive…i hope Tina takes Bette up on her offer of going to L.A. with her…i think it will be very interesting.
Thanks for the update TB.