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    Chandelier – 44

    Story written on July 19, 2006 by tiff_duke.
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    Story Shortlink: https://lesfan.com/?p=61766
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    We’re the Same

    "Helena would never compare to me."

    Tina smiled, conceding that fact. "How about if I’d gone to Marina?"

    "Why would you want to go to Marina?"

    "Well, how can you say no to that accent?" Tina asked.

    "Marina? You? Really?" Bette asked.

    Tina shrugged. "Why go for the kill when you can go for the pain, right?"

    Bette looked at her, wondering who the hell the woman beside her was.

    "Buffy," Tina explained her reference, which made Bette relax a little.

    "Let’s go back to discussing why you picked the dickhead."

    Tina sighed. "He was a family guy."

    "What?"

    "He had a son, and he completely adored his son. That’s what I liked most about him."

    "He had a son." Bette repeated simply.

    "Yes."

    "So if he didn’t have a son–?"

    "I don’t know, Bette. I mean, he’s certainly less than most my other boyfriends had been. Helena could’ve kicked his ass, and he didn’t hold a candle to you." Tina sighed. "So I don’t know."

    Bette looked Tina in the eye. "Why did you do it?"

    Tina lowered her gaze. "I told you why."

    "Tee," Bette pleaded. "Okay, yes, you’ve told me why. But I don’t know how you could have done it. If Alice can be believed, I can be an ass, I get that, that’s how I did it. But you? You’ve always been a serial monogamist, and I’m pretty sure I know you well enough to know this couldn’t have been something that was easy for you."

    "I wanted something, and wanted the guarantee that I’d get it," Tina said softly. "After all the bad cards lined up, I just wanted… Everything was falling apart, and you were letting me go. Being with you was the last thing I was clinging on to, and when you let go, I guess I allowed myself to be lost. I wanted you to hate me, it made your indifference that much easier to deal with."

    Bette glanced down, watching Tina’s hands as they clapsed together, separated, clenched and unclenched, not knowing what to do with themselves.

    "I knew I was pushing you away, God, I felt completely wrong in my own skin, and the worst part is risking the possibility that you would figure it out."

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    Comments

    1. Yay! I’m first! Great chapter, tiff. I absolutely love the way you let the characters discuss their problems, and I certainly wish we could see that type of interaction on the show!

    2. First, I’m honored that a goofy little story I wrote was referenced. *blushes* Tina was right. They are both idiots, but perhaps now they can be recovering idiots. Two MILFs and an SUV. Sounds like a nice ride.

    7. tiff….you’re simply the best at writing dialogue, having emotions and thoughts come through in dialogue. You just have this knack/talent for getting into their heads and expressing such realistic ideas. Every chapter is out of the park. Yiur story is so complex and interesting.

    8. How great that these two are finally talking about their mistakes and actually listening to each other. This story is how the communication should have gone, instead of IC making them act like idiots. Thank you for trying to fix them. First communication now to see the bedroom..hmmm..I know talking is great, but action is better. Right, Tiff_Duke?

    9. Maybe now they can start stepping forward and when they do fall back it is only a couple of steps and not falling all the way down the stair case. Maybe now the idoitness is behind them and only shows up occasionally. Yes go make some brand spanking new memories.

    11. Loved these lines:…Bette looked at her, before sighing and turning back towards the pool. “Sometimes I wish I didn’t love you the way I do.”Bette glanced at her. “It’s too easy for you to hurt me. Sometimes it gets too much for me to deal with.” …It gets to the heart of things, the heart of Bette which she so rarely shows. She IS vulnerable and sensitive. Loved it! Thanks!

    19. You know, when I finish reading one of your chapters, I think “How is she ever going to top that one?” And, you always do. These two have been navigating through some raging waters and just when I think someone is going to drown, a hand is offered to lead the other to safety. And, apparently for a tumble in anything that has wheels. It really is quite touching to see their love continuing to bubble up as they push through their own and each other’s transgressions. It is fascinating to see their love and commitment wrestle with the demons of their past, especially the way that your write it. The dialog is so articulate and thoughtful. Plus, we get a song to match. That is a whole other superpower! Okay, I was sorting through my mountain of music and rediscovered an old favorite of mine, Love Me Still by Chaka Khan. It is pretty and mushy, but as far as I am concerned, you can never have too much of that.

    23. i’ve come to the conclusion that you should write scripts, not stories. mainly because your stories are basically scripts, only without the annoying…script qualities. of course, if it is a script, and written as a script should be, it’s not so annoying. you’re a dialogue whore, and a damn good one at that. it’s realistic, true to the characters, and it’s not choppy in any way. you make it where the dialogue describes the characters, and that, dear acquaintance, is something not a lot of people can do. believe me, there are about a million stories out there that prove just what i said. so please, continue with your script/story. scriptory. is that already a word?

    26. TD, Finally looks like these gals are getting some closure and more important admitting to their failures and forgiving themselves for their transgressions. I admire the honesty of your words and perfect dialogue. You always embody the simplest of scene with such a wallop of emotions. Please let these gals chase away the demons of their past and welcome the joys of their future. Brava! And much gratitude for this fabulous fan fiction. Your Loyal Fan.

    27. your dialogues are terrific! see if they talk they can find out wath happen and how they will make differents somethings. I like the tina’s tought: make new memories! excellent girl

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