LesFan

Lesbian Fan Social Network

    Fan Fiction

    This story has been set to a rating of PG-13. Age verification is required to proceed.

    Age Verification

    I am years of age as of today, October 20, 2026

    Enter your current age into the field provide above. Stories with a rating of R or NC-17 may contain material not suitable for children. LesFan requires that all individuals wishing to read these stories confirm they are of at least 17 years of age. LesFan uses the MPAA rating labeling system for all stories.

    LesFan will also make a best attempt to filter profane words in stories that are not rated R or NC-17 unless the individual confirms they are of at least 17 years of age.

    LesFan uses the following rating scale for stories.






    Submit

    Breathe– Chapter 35 — (I know it’s about time!)

    Story written on January 3, 2006 by Sox1.
     Login to add story to favorites
     Login to add author to favorites
    53 votes, average: 3.87 out of 553 votes, average: 3.87 out of 553 votes, average: 3.87 out of 553 votes, average: 3.87 out of 553 votes, average: 3.87 out of 5 (53 votes, average: 3.87 out of 5)
    You need to be a registered member to rate this post.     Loading ... Loading ...
    Genre(s):
    Rating:
    fanfiction(s):
    Character(s): ,
    Number of Comments: 48
    Words: 5420
    Story Shortlink: https://lesfan.com/?p=58785
    Author Notes:

    The clues come fast and furious when Bette gets her detective hat on.

    Previously in Breathe–

    “It’s me Bette.” Tina responded softly.

    Bette closed her eyes and the slightest smile found her lips as she heard Tina’s sweet, soft words. She shook her head in amazement as her stomach tightened and her heart beat more rapidly at the mere sound of Tina’s voice.

    “Hi T,” Bette said gently, her voice filled with the raw emotion of loving and longing. “How are you?” she finally asked when all other words seemed to escape the usually articulate detective.

    “I miss you, Bette. I know you are needed there, so I’m trying not to need you here,” Tina said quietly, her voice shaking slightly from unshed tears. “But, I miss you.”

    Bette swallowed hard and her eyes filled with tears as she heard the pain in Tina’s voice. “I know, T,” she said in a hushed tone. “This will all be over soon, and then we can begin our lives againtogether.”

    Bette heard a slight sob escape Tina’s lips and realized just how fragile the young woman was at this moment. “Baby, what is it? What’s wrong?” Bette asked, suddenly feeling foolish for asking such an inane question.

    “What’s wrong?” She repeated to herself as she rolled her eyes at the thought of the endless answer to that question. “What isn’t wrong?” she thought. “Her roommate died in her arms, a killer is still after her, and she is sequestered in a hotel guarded by strangers while the woman she loves leaves with no promise of a safe return. What could possibly be wrong?” Bette chided herself and held her breath as she waited for Tina’s rebuke.

    Instead, Tina said softly “I wanted to go the apartment today, but the officers wouldn’t let us leave without talking to you first. I knew you wouldn’t want me to go, so I told them not to bother you.”

    “You mean your apartment?” Bette asked, thankful the officers on duty had kept Tina from the still blood-drenched crime scene.

    “Bette, I am so lost,” Tina began, no longer holding back the tears that had been in her voice since the call began. “I need some of my life with me. Nothing around me is familiar. I am surrounded by strangers,” Tina paused trying to make sense of her words. “I don’t even have my own shoes. Everything I’m wearing is yours. I feel like I don’t exist, like I never was, like he” she finally gave into the tears and cried as her voice faded and she was unable to finish.

    Page 1 of 14123Next ›Last »
    «
    FF Main Page
    »

    Comments

    3. I haven’t even read this yet….I just wanted to say welcome back…I always look for this story because it is so brilliantly written, and definitely keeps you on the edge of your seat. I am not an author, but I greatly admire you and all of the others that share your talents with us. Thank you for taking the time to continue with this great story, even though you have been going thru some things in your personal life.

    5. oh my…i was on the edge of my seat the whole time…you did it again, this is so captivating and i really missed this story…i’m happy you’re back…remember my and albeez request ;)….thanks for continuing with this story

    7. Sox,Can’t begin to tell you how good it is to have you back. This chapter definately has one sitting on the edge of the seat. I sincerely hope whatever it was that took you away from us for so long….is far behind you. There are people out here that care and are willing to pitch in if you need it. That being said, can’t wait for your next installment. It is time Bette catches that freak….now that she is hot on his trail.

    8. Damn you are really good! your writing is excellent. The killer is so near…she just need a better luck next time. Don’t forget to get Bette to sleep lol mistakes can happen when you are exausted! and she can’t make mistakes with this killer. Welcome back :)

    10. Glad you’re back. I love your story. Not sure if I’ve posted on yours before as I was a silent reader for a long time. Looking forward to more.

    15. AUGH!!! Holy guacamole, I just had a stroke. That was so flipping intense! I’ve missed your wonderful, heart-racing, clever story. I’m glad you’ve found new motivation to continue the story, and your opening sentiments were lovely. Thank you.

    20. as everyone else has stated – it is SO good to have u back – what a wonderful treat to see your post. I hope this New Year brings closure to your past experience that has created turmoil in your life and I’m glad that you have been able to return to your craft – writing. You are so talented it’s mind boggling. And about Tracy – so so sad, and these words can’t even touch the truth of what her loved ones have experienced. God, life is so tenuous … it must be lived.

    25. So glad to see you back Sox! All I can say is that there is never anything jejune about your chapters. I found myself leaning closer and closer to the screen as the intensity increased and at the end I exhaled as deeply as Bette from holding my breath. There is that nano second of realization, when the confluence of fact and supposition become the brass ring. Techno gave Bette just enough time to decompress when she first came into the lab for everything to finally crystallize. It may not be the same as walking and talking to suspects and witnesess, but Techno did just as much investigative work as any field detective, finally providing a key element in bringing things together. The Butcher’s hubris will be his undoing. He is stalking with impunity…for the moment. He and Bette are inextricably connected, and not just because of Tina. Never underestimate the tenacity of someone that has been left feeling like they were a failure. Bette needs to catch him for both Bobbie and Tina. Your attention to detail is never exiguous and you masterfully weave together the warp and weft of each chapter creating a tapestry of intrigue, suspense and a battle of wills. I am drawn each time to the palpable desperation that Bette feels as she hastens to forfend the fate that The Butcher is intent on meting out. Stupendous chapter, Sox!

    27. I hope that whatever happened gets better for you soon. I love your story and I have missed it. I do hope that they catch him soon. He just snapped Bette’s picture. She was soooo close to him.

    30. I missed you. I’m glad you’re back. This story scares me but it pulls me in very strongly. I’m still worried about the other detective….Thanks for continuing; and Happy New Year.

    31. Yay, your back, you never know, maybe the writting will help you in your personal life. Your like a good red wine, just keeps getting better. Look forward to the next chapter/s

    33. Great – you’re back! And with an absolutely amazing chapter too. Your attention to detail is incredible – you must spend ages researching – but amidst all this detail, we never lose sight of Bette’s humanity and deep connection to Tina. Wonderful writing. Hope all your probs are behind you and you’re back to full health. Have so missed this story. A very Happy New Year!

    36. see i e mail you yesterday… telling you how much you are missed and low and behold we get a chapter today… i should have done it weeks ago… now this bastard is really fucking with bette… so now bette needs to get a little closer… so help her out here… maybe someone could walk up to her and say some guy just took your picture… anything… come on SOX… please continue soon

    37. Most excellent to have you back writing. I have certainly missed this story. Progressing well for the good guys currently but I feel that the killer is going to get alot closer than Bette would ever fear before he makes that final mistake. Bravo.

    40. Soxy – brilliant as usual – so detailed and intricate both the emotions and the police work. I am so glad you came back to the story and hope the New Year continues to inspire you to create and also that the healing from the difficulty that kept you from writing continues. You had quite a 2005 with the physical spill and then the writing blocked but I so appreciate your story and even more your spirit so Happy Happy 2006. and keep those chapters coming. bfan

    42. Hey Sox1 – it’s so GREAAAAT to have you back….a very plesant late Christmas gift :o)) I have truly missed your excellent and very much captivating writing…..Don’t let Bette loose her figthing spirit, she is close I’m sure!! Please post soon….

    44. Soxxxxxxxxxx….welcome back and Happy New Year!! As far as my comment, I just want to copy and paste everything that Lsbn said; I couldnt agree more!! Post again soon!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    47. Sox,Babydoll, it is just sooo gooood to have you back.Firstly I have been compelled to comment on your wonderful words and lasting testament to TBSaver.I am sure she is looking down on us all with a big smile knowing the happiness, now and perpetually that she has left us with.Her legacy is the knowledge that she has inspired other to continue the good fight and write, write and WRITE.Actions speak louder than words and the quantity of fantastic fan fiction demonstrates this perfectly.On to your story, this latest chapter had all of the ingredients of a first class thriller; you are a master chef mixing them all into a classic and exciting dish; a dollop of dread, a drizzle of disgust, a measure of mystery, a soupcon of suspense, a dash of deception, a taste of tension, a touch of terror, a trickle of trepidation, a handful of horror, a portion of panic, a ladleful of lust and longing, a pinch of passion into this puzzling pot-boiler.This is an edge of your seat ride which always leaves me wanting more.So please continue this tremendous tale and fulfill your fantastic fan fiction.Thank the stars for the people who share their talents and bring enjoyment and pleasure to some many.It was wonderful to see into Bette’s psyche and feel her despair and despondency in doing it all wrong. These moments of doubt make this story real and very naturalistic; everyone has insecurities that will raise their ugly heads and do their worst but will the support of those around you learn to dust yourself off and start all over again. Techno satisfied this role perfectly giving Bette some time out and reassurance that she is doing the right things.Then to have her spot The Butcher, give chase and then lose him bought us right smack in the middle again. This tortuously close shave got the adrenalin pumping and left me breathless for more.Thank you are such inadequate words but all I have to offer as a measure of my gratitude and appreciation.Thank you so very, very much,Your Loyal Fan.PS – After Sunday night’s round table discussion, here was my take.PPS – I am happy that you are fit and well and ready to take on all new challenges. Stay strong and keep on writing.

    Leave a Reply