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Chandelier – 13
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"What do you mean?"
"I mean you two are all civil, and stuff. Some might even say flirtatious?"
"We are not flirtatious." Bette protested. "You’re just insane."
"Not flirtatious?" Alice repeated incredulously. She shook her head. "You, Porter, need a reality check."
"Weren’t you just on my case about this the other night?"
"Yes, but Peabody’s right: I’m still a Tibette fan at heart."
Bette smiled at her. "Are you and Helena talking again?"
"Of course."
"You were pretty violent with each other."
"Love-hate relationship. Just like you and TK."
Bette ignored her, and got to her feet. "I need some fresh air."
"Yeah, go watch the parking lot for your girlfriend." Alice snorted.
Bette turned back, and levelled Alice with an icy glare. "Tina is not my girlfriend, Alice. And I recommend you not be so casual and flippant about my relationship with her next time."
Alice stared at her. "Hey, Bette, you know I–"
Bette shook her head. "Al, please. I know you mean well, and I’m grateful for what you’ve been through, especially how you’ve been there for me lately. But things have changed for me and Tina. I’m not sure either of us is ready for your hijinks."
Alice paused, and smiled at Bette. "A serious plea, and the word ‘hijinks’? How can I resist?"
Bette smiled back. "Thanks, Al."
"But if not you and TK, and Dana’s gone, how will I pass the time?" Alice asked.
Bette glanced at where Helena was discussing something with Lara near the buffet table. She turned back to Alice. "I’m sure you’ll figure something out."
Alice glanced in that direction. "You think–"
"No, but I think we should learn if Lara knows how to blush, right?" Bette asked, smiling.
Alice brightened. "I like how you think."
Bette watched as Alice sauntered up to Lara and Helena, surely bringing infinite mindless chatter to their worlds. She smiled to herself, and turned back to the direction of the door.
Outside, the air was warm, but not too much. Bette glanced around, and found the object of her sublimated affection standing at the corner, talking into her cellphone.
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i’m so emotionally invested in this story…this chapter was brilliant…i love the way angie talks to her mommies, and finally B&T crossing the boundaries…post soon..this story is one of the best
Love it that they can talk a bit and admit how they truly feel. Love the story and this chapter especially. thanks for the post.
I’m completely captivated by your story. Thank you.
whoopie! longer chapter! “emotionally invested” – i love how you word it XD thanks for this and please post soon.
Hey, I like that movie Catch That Kid. I had a hard time watching any of the L word so I watched the older JB movies that I keep buying. I just had Dead on Sight in the VCR and Catch That Kid in the DVD player. Now on to this story, are you sure that we as Tibette fans can not hire you to write for our girls? I really like how you have them talking about almost anything. I also like how it is Tina that is putting herself out there. In the second season it was Bette who kept trying and in this story it is Tina who is working to regain Bette’s trust. Please allow them to continue to talk and once again be the Bette and Tina that I love.
This story is sweet torment as I follow their fits and starts and yearning. I enjoy Tina’s film fan side and the jokes. It’s great!
I love to see these two together. Bette’s acting like a lovesick teenager, so so cute.
i am so fuckin’ hooked on this story!! haven’t been to work for 3 days.. if i get the sack will you post more often so i can brighten up my unemployed days with this amazing story?.x.x.
This story, like all your others in the past, has me waiting with baited(sp) breath for the next installment.
Speaking of movies, the “emotionally invested” line reminded me of Titanic when Jack told Rose he couldn’t walk away and let her kill herself because he was already involved or something like that. Anegelica is so cute. I laughed out loud at “Obi-Nobi.” LOL What if Tina had told Angelica to say Yoda and instead she said Shane? :O
Happiness….seeing that tiff has posted another chapter of “Chandelier”. Extreme happiness….seeing that tiff has posted 5 pages. Deleriously happy…after reading this wonderful chapter.
why did it have to end? I wanted to keep reading…I hope you get to post very soon.
Your dialogue is the best on site! I love that fact that Angie “marked” Tina….I wonder if Bette coached her.
This chapter killed me. It was luscious and rich. It’s just sohopeful. I’m glad Tina “crossed the line”. She’s getting there.
PERFECT!
I can’t even tell you how much I love this story!! You give us a gift each time you post! I loved the phone call, can’t Bette tell her she misses her too? Eagerly awaiting the next chapter.
This chapter WAS brilliant. This is the B&T I love! Bravo!
This is awesome!
This is all so strange, Duke. They’re sane, they possess a sweetness, they’re mutually raising a well adjusted child (except for the biting-hope they’re up to date on the tetanus shots). Baby teeth just aren’t violent enough for television.
Love how Angie marked her mom,a lot lie her other mommie.Also the way she talks to them. They really need to talk everything out. thanks
This is a great story. Thanks for sharing it
Still lovin’ this story. The baby Jeli conversations are priceless!
What a way to start the start the weekend off! BetteAndTinaForever’s says it best: “i’m so emotionally invested in this story…”. Loved the conversation between Angelica and her Mommies and the dialogue between B&T. Their lines seem so simple and yet they’re so complex and say so much. I’m really hopeful that they are finding their way back to each other. Thank you for this story.
always a treat
great chapter, I love how u are bringing them closer, the way they should be – u capture the pain and longing very well, thank you!
Tiff_Duke: I finally completed reading all your chapters on this story and like all your other stories – this is another excellent story. You are definitely one of my favourite authors (amongst the many talented found here) but your stories has always been unique because of its deep dialogue and honest and open communicatons. It makes a joy reading these stories (although the others makes one hot and bothered) yours is intriguing. I just wish IC and her band of so-called writers would get you to write S4 for them :D cheers
You are so good at this.
Hey TD, great update… I love it. It’s so sweet how Kit and Alice are concerned about the steps that Bette might be taking with Tina, that they believe would lead to more heartache for her…and they tell her so. That’s true friendship. But Bette and Tina know what they want… each other. They will do what it takes to get to that point. I love that they are going slowly… but still so in tune with each other that as soon as Tina drives away from the Planet, Bette knows it Tina on the phone. Keep it coming TD. Thanks.
Sigh, I love how you are telling this story, B&T are hopefully going to find there way back to each other. Thanks Tiff for writing such a beautiful story and for the consistent postings.
TD, Me too… Great way to start the weekend with Tina being honest with Bette. This has prompted Bette to admit to having these feelings and emotions too. Just get the two of them in an isolated location away from the every day distractions to finally let everything out and tell one another how they really feel and this might be the start of a beautiful friendship (Casablanca fan here). Thank you for your constant posting and thus giving me joy every day. Your Loyal Fan.
I feel there’s real hope now!
5 pages,t_d??? wow!!!!!!!!!!!!!! you are the best! thx
Tiff, you are certainly on a roll here. I so enjoy the deeper level of communication that exists between your characters. You delve into the simple, yet complex dichotomy of our need to be heard and even moreso, understood. The conversations aren’t always easy, but everyone, including Angelica is making an effort. And that’s what it comes down to – effort. The nonverbal expressions, i.e. the hickey from Angelica, and Bette neglecting to inform Kit about Tina’s attendance at her opening serve as reminders of the impact of our actions. Perfect. Just perfect.
All of your chapters are wonderful, but something about this one was just so ultra-wonderful. And if I haven’t mentioned it – I love how you write Baby Jeli scenes. You make everything 3-D. I am just sucked in to your L World. Thanks
long post! awesome :) thank you thank you thank you. bette seems to be holding in regarding how much she’s missing tina. some of her defences are still up. can’t wait for the next post!
That’s it Tina. Go towards the light! The story still rocks tiff_duke and Amen re: Joss Whedon.
“”Let’s see,” Tina answered. “I’ll try.”
“Do or do not, T.” Bette laughed, then stopped. “Uh oh.”
“Did you just recite Yoda?” Tina asked, intrigued.
“News of this spreads, blood will be shed.” Bette warned her.””
I legitimately giggled out loud :D Those two need to stop being so adorable and flirty if they’re pretending they’re separated and uninterest in one another (lieeeesss)