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Breathe- Chapter 4
In a sudden movement, Tina reached out and clutched Bettes wrist Will you stay? she asked, panic evident in her brown eyes. Tina didnt wait for an answer Please dont leave me.
Bette nodded, closed the shower door and finished placing Tinas clothing in evidence bags. She pulled the latex gloves off with a snap and tossed them into the trash. Rather than watch Tina shower, Bette withdrew a thick black pen from her jacket and began marking the bags. She was finishing the last bag, when she heard a painful, anguished moan behind her. She turned just as Tina began to collapse to the hard tile of the shower floor.
Bette opened the shower door and her hands quickly found Tina. She reached up and turned off the steady shower stream that had drenched them both and gathered Tina in her arms. What started as a whimper quickly found life and Tinas sobbed as she clung to Bette. Bette held her close until Tina whispered I think Im going to be sick,
Bette helped her to the toilet and held her hair back as Tina emptied what little had been in her stomach. And even after there was nothing left, Bette stroked her back as Tinas body was racked with heave after heave.
Finally, Tina rested her sweating forehead on her hand as it clung to the toilet seat. Her breathing slowed and she was finally able to meet Bettes concerned eyes.
Im sorry, she said hoarsely as she cleared her raw throat trying to share with Bette the cause of her breakdown. I didnt think the horror of the day could get worse and then I saw Marceys blood, so much of her blood, spiraling down the drain into the sewer, Tina paused, too exhausted to cry or go on. I know it doesnt make sense, but the thought of her down there all alone was just too, she stopped again unable to finish her thought. Im so tired, was all she was finally able to say.
I know, honey, Bette said quietly as she helped Tina to her feet. She wrapped one towel around Tinas bare body, and then used the other towel to dry her hair. Bette had the towel in both hands as she carefully rubbed the water from Tinas hair and then dabbed at any remaining droplets on her face.
Bettes breath caught as she studied Tinas clean face for the first time. Her hands stilled on each side of her chin, the towel still separating the feeling of Bettes skin from Tinas.
Bette hesitated only a moment before slowly and with great care placing a soft kiss on Tinas left cheek. She held Tinas gaze as she placed another soft kiss on Tinas right cheek. She drew back once more and said You are truly beautiful. She looked into Tinas eyes for any hesitation, finding none she placed a final kiss on Tinas delicate lips.
A soft moan escaped Tina as Bette tried to invest as much care, protection and comfort as possible in the brief, yet intense, exchange.
Bette drew back and placed her lips on Tinas forehead as the young woman sank into her protective embrace. You need rest, Bette said quietly as she helped Tina into the robe and provided support and they moved towards the guestroom.
Tina immediately felt the emptiness of the room when they passed through the door. It was apparent that Bette Porter didnt have many guests. The room felt cold and empty and that emptiness began to seep into Tinas bones. Bette, Tina said quietly. Can I sleep in your room?
Tina was relieved when Bette didnt ask for any more explanation but simply led Tina down the hall to the largest bedroom in the house. Bette stroked her hair as the exhausted Tina snuggled into Bettes pillow. Thank you, she whispered as the comfort of sleep took her away once again. It smells like you to keep me company.
Bette shook her head in awe and a bit of confusion as she watched her drift off to sleep. She didnt know exactly what was happening, but she knew that for now Tina was safe and for some reason that was all that mattered to Bette.
TBC
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(62 votes, average: 3.77 out of 5)
That was touching and simply fantastic. Great story!!!
Damn, this is good. Please keep going.
I could read this story all day, it’s like a great book that you just can’t put down. Please post again soon, I can’t wait to read more.
Don’t worry about the formating. Keep it up! This is great.
I think Bette may be crossing the line, I hope she doesn’t take advantage of Tina. I also think Tina might fall for Bette because she her ‘hero’.
Wow your story is simply amazing and it is far from gruling to read, new format or as is i am realy loving this story. Please post soon
Wow…this story is really cool! Can’t wait for more. Great job! Two thumbs up for you!
WHOA! It’s really Amazing Story I love it Please continue post soon.
this is truly a fantastic story. i love the attention to detail. you can actually see and feel what is going on. please keep posting often.
That was beautiful!
What an amazing style you have… So carefully detailed and subtle…
I’m simply savoring your story more and more, with its such palpable touch of delicacy…
All my sincere reader’s gratefulness !
The interaction between Bette and Tina is simply beautiful. This audience member likes your storytelling! Thanks for sharing.
hey!
Seriously amazing story, I for one dont care abt the formatting, u got me craving more!… cant wait for the next one!
Sox,
Awesome!
To have a talent is a wondrous thing but to share it with so many is truly beautiful gift.
You have captivated me with this fabulous fantasy.
Can’t wait to see where this leads next.
Much anticipation for your next installment.
A Loyal Fan.
that was fantastic! can’t wait for more, please post soon!
awsome…! :) post soon!
Another great one. Please continue.
Sox girl – you got it going here. Absolutely outstanding. I know you from TWOP too (bfan) and have been missing you there but this story is so so good please keep going.
love this story . it is so engrossing and so well written. I could almost feel the pain, the tension, the possibilities … can’t wait for the next episode.
Absolutely wonderful. Just one suggestion, could you please put space between your paragraphs/thoughts or turn it into conversation.
wow this is becoming a favortie of mine, lets hear how bette can afford all that nice stuff.
Great Story, the picture you paint so far with only 4 chpts is great…hooked hooked hooked…tks
You are only on chapter four, and already my breath catches when I see that you have posted…I’m telling you, I love this story!!! Oh, and I also can’t wait to hear how a detective can afford to live on Lake Washington and drive a BMW!! PS Try emailing support@l-word.com for the formatting problem. Thanks again for this wonderful story.
FABULOUS chapter…I am so HOOKED on this story..I HOPE YOU POST REAL SOON…THANKS…..5 STARS…….
Riveting! Inspiring, full of palatable suspense… I love it, thank you for writing!
INTENSE
Dude you rock and your style is amazing. So much emotion and talent. I am so hooked on this story.