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At first sight
Story written on February 8, 2011 by kins40.
She sat down and felt Tina next to her. She panicked a bit and Tina heard it, she reached for her hand and gave her a reassuring squeeze. She had been deprived of one of her senses and felt utterly lost. She took a deep breath and automatically sharpened her senses.
Their waiter gave out the promised set of instructions. Visitors were not allowed to wander in the dining room, go to the restrooms or leave by themselves as it could put customers and waiters at risk. If they wished to do so on any occasion, they had to make sure to inform him and he would guide them accordingly.
Bette asked if the restrooms were also in complete darkness and was reassured when the waiter said that the restrooms were in a lit area.
Their starters arrived promptly. As they were eating they discussed the content of their plates, leeks and something fishy. Bette guessed tuna and Tina decided for swordfish. Bette soon realised that eating in the dark was not the easiest of tasks. Simple things like picking up your cutlery or finding your food in your plate became mammoths events which required comic fumblings and for Bette especially rediscovering the value of touch. Bette had opted for touching her food with her fingers in order to map her plate. This was a messy business and the lightheartedness of the situation soon had her relax.
The main course arrived. She felt very excited. The initial exploration with her fingers had her wary as she felt the heat rise from her plate. This was a course of many parts. They both guessed that the meat was roast beef although it seemed to have been served with a tart anchovy dressing, Bette thought. They both guessed the accompaniment of potatoes and baby tomatoes. Bette had never truly realised how her buds did not reside on her tongue but in her eyes.
The two women were thoroughly enjoying themselves. Their hands had met on a few occasions under the pretence of reaching for cutlery, they had lingered a little longer than necessary on many occasions, the conversation was light and the food was unknown but delicious.
Dessert arrived. Tina inspected it first. Her fingers encountered a soft and sticky substance. Her fingers were coated. "Let me taste!", Bette asked her.
She reached her hand over and soon found Bette’s mouth. Her fingers made contact with Bette’s lips. Her lips parted and the tip of her tongue licked the sticky substance from Tina’s fingers tips. For a split second, time stood still.
"Honey" she declared…"It’s honey!"
Their dinner lasted two and a half hour and had been a complete revelation to Bette. Far from being a penalty endured because of her behaviour, Tina had chosen to give her an insight into her world, she had chosen in her own way, by her reassuring gesture during the meal to be her eyes for a few hours.
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(33 votes, average: 4.76 out of 5)
I am smiling broadly after reading your this chapter. You really write this beautifully. Thanks for the post!
This story just gets better and better with every new chapter. Not only a wonderful B&T beginning but they are each introducing the other to a whole new world as they get to know one another. Truly one of the best new stories on the site. Thanks for sharing your talent.
I’m really fond of this story! And thanks for sharing yet another fascinating experience. I’ve heard of a restaurant in Paris where you eat in complete darkness. But I think it was more about meeting a blind date (no pun intended) and base your first impression on the inside of the person rather than the outside… Anyway, looks like Tina might be questionning this “straight” little matter very soon… Thanks a lot!
This story is just one of the most wonderful stories I read on this site. I have a friend who is blind and I am always in awe how well she has adapted to her disability. And after recently reading it to her she said that your writing is beautifully and skillfully written well done !!!.It is a different spin/storyline to my two favorite LWord characters and having been Opaque in LA I can truly agree with Bette that it is an dining experiance and a half. Thanks for sharing your talent with us all.PPVS
Very very interesting!
WOW!!! What a wonderful way to introduce Bette to Tina’s world. Thank you PPVS
I really love this spin on two of my favorite characters. Can’t wait for more! PPS
wow… what a chapter… i watched some movie a long time ago… the name escapes me, but this guy was explaining how a white cloud looked to a blind person… he had her feel a large piece of cotton… this chapter was just as perfet… is there such a place… i think it would be very interesting experience… pps
Your story is so unique I really love to read and eat. LOL so I don’t know how it would all go if I became blind… I can’t wait for more of this wonderful journey. Thank you for posting every day.
Awwww…so sweet. Loving your Bette and Tina. Can imagine them using their sense of touch in other arenas, as well…
What an awesome story you´re creating. Thank you for sharing your talent.
Wow! surprising.
I love it, such a wonderful and beautifully written story. Can’t wait for the next post.
What an interesting concept. You never really think of how different every day tasks, like eating, become when you don’t have your eyes to depend on. This was a perfect way of introducing Bette to her world and hopefully making her more comfortable with it.
Aww I loved this chapter! It was a clever way for Tina to show Bette into her world, I can’t wait to read how the connection between them grows!
Hey ! Oui, je connais bien aussi le restau “Dans le Noir” de la rue Quincampoix, j’y suis allée plusieurs et c’est effectivement une expérience incroyable à chaque fois, d’autant que le menu change régulièrement. En plus, c’est en effet très bon. Mais alors, Bette et Tina sont à Paris, Londres ou Barcelone ? ;)
Your story is so original and your characters appear larger than life. Tina feeling the goosebumps on Bette’s arms. Priceless!
Thank you for sharing this wonderful story with as.
I can only repeat what the others are saying in here..I’m smiling from ear to ear ’caused “You really write this beautifully.” PPS.
I’ve been following this story from the beginning. I look forward to it every morning. Thanks!
Wonderful, I look forward to every new post. Ah the things we take for granted; What a great way to explain.
You’ve taken our favorite characters and spun such a unique tale for them! It makes the remaining senses so much more acute and focused…can’t wait until they progress in their relationship…thanks for posting…
Thats good, they are so sweet and cute!