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    Chandelier – 11

    Story written on April 4, 2006 by tiff_duke.
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    Number of Comments: 20
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    Story Shortlink: https://lesfan.com/?p=60332
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    The Trick is to Keep Breathing

    "You told Tina what?" Bette hollered, towering over Alice.

    Bette, Alice, Lara and Shane were at Shane’s house, having gone there after leaving The Planet, giving Bette time to cool down, and Alice to come up with a really good excuse on their way over.

    It was not enough time.

    Alice shrank into her seat. "I didn’t tell Tina anything, I told Helena–"

    "Helena is Tina’s best friend at the moment, so I’m going to take it as telling Tina." Bette inched closer to Alice, menacing in her stance, as both Shane and Lara moved away slightly. "How could you tell Helena that I’ve had sex in recent months?"

    "That’s not a secret," Alice argued weakly. "Besides, you haven’t been very discreet about it, and Tina knows."

    "Well, I’ve insinuated. I never declared."

    "Porter, Blondie knows you like the back of her hand. You think it’s a surprise to her?"

    "Shut up."

    "I’m just saying–"

    "Why now, Al?"

    "Why not now?" Alice returned. She was afraid of Bette, yes, but Helena, and by default, Tina, had pissed her off.

    "Alice, you’ve had two months to rub it in to Tina. I’ve been hinting at it for two months, and now that we’re actually sort of talking again…"

    "You’re not talking!" Alice exclaimed. "That’s what pisses me off, Bette! You’re not talking. You’re reconciling."

    "Alice."

    "You can’t fool me, Porter. You don’t split up with your eight-year partner, spend two months serial dating, stop fooling around, strike up a very cozy friendship with your ex, and suddenly start flirting with random women in the bar!" Alice recanted.

    Bette stared at her. "How do you–"

    "Three weeks and counting, you go on dates and go home alone." Alice said.

    Bette turned to Shane. "Have you–"

    Shane raised her hands in surrender. "I haven’t told her a thing."

    "I just know, okay? Deal with it." Alice told Bette.

    "What does this have to do with Tina?"

    Alice scoffed. "As if you don’t know."

    "No, I really don’t."

    "I know you! I know her. And I know what the signs are, especially when it comes to the two of you." Alice accused. "She said something, did something. She did something that scared you about your feelings for her, and you’re in denial, so you’re all over these women."

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    Comments

    1. You are exploring the intricacies between Bette and Tina in the most entertaining way. The conversation between Bette and Alice was really well done. Thanks so much for sharing this story, it’s great.

    3. thanks for the continual flow of chapters! I can’t quite understand what’s going on in this chapter. never been too good at reading in between the lines. am gonna re-read ;)

    4. “You told Tina what?” Bette hollered¡K “You told Alice what?” Tina shrieked at Helena… LOL at both of their reactions! I liked the parallel conversations: Bette with Alice and Tina with Helena. However, the receptions are entirely different. Helena is trying to help and being supportive of Tina, meanwhile, Alice thinks she¡¦s being helpful to Bette but she¡¦s not being supportive of Bette!! LOL. B&T are certainly still carrying torches for each other. Thanks for another wonderful update.

    6. As always, it is such a pleasure to read your tale! I’m glad that they are moving slowly and even that the friends are not thinking it is a good idea…it will make it a bit more fun later on…

    10. what i admire most about writers is their ability to capture the reactions and idiosyncrasies of people… the realism that’s portrayed. it’s like that’s how bette, tina, alice, helena, etc. would really respond and act in these situations. i’m a ‘stealth reader’ and a huge, i mean, ginormous fan of your stories. just wanted to leave a msg and tell you what a terrific writer i think you are. i enjoy reading all your fanfics immensely. they’re fantabulous!

    15. Thank you for this story. I appreciate how you are allowing Bette and Tina to really look at whether they want to be back with one another. I only wish that they can find their way back into each other’s lives and hearts.

    20. TD, Brilliant as ever. This story just oozes class. The dialogue and interplay between all of the characters is wonderfully portrayed. The words just sparkle and flow naturally from each character. And most importantly they are consistent from the players than we all know and love, namely form Season 1 & 2. The traumatic 180° changes are not visible or viable in this melodrama. A prefect present on a miserable day. Thank you. Your Loyal Fan.

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