Fan Fiction
This story has been set to a rating of PG-13. Age verification is required to proceed.
Chandelier – 45
Login to add story to favorites
Bette emerged from the guest room. "What?"
"Take her."
Bette obediently took her daughter back. "You know she’s not going to sleep immediately if she knows you’re around and you’re not sending her to bed."
"Maybe." Tina replied, making Bette frown at her.
Angelica turned to Tina.
Tina kissed her forehead. "Good night, honey."
"’Night," Angelica replied.
Tina smiled at Bette and Angelica. "Have fun."
Bette grumbled, carrying Angelica to the guest room, and started the task of putting Angelica to bed.
Tina glanced around the room, and made mental notes of the differences.
Babyproofed, now. Maybe the threat of not getting custody had forced Bette to change her mind about the aesthetic quality of the household.
Tina turned, and saw it. The Kiki Smith print. The last thing she’d given Bette before leaving, with the written promise that it would have to do until she got the real thing back.
Tina smiled, remembering Helena’s expression when she’d requested for help from the Peabody Foundation regarding finding that print.
Do I look like a cherub with wings, Tina? Do I carry a bow and a bag of arrows to pierce people with? I am not a cupid for your disposal, Tina. Am I supposed to be beside myself with joy that you are trying to reconcile with Bette? Am I expected to exert effort in making sure you and Miss Porter live happily-ever-after?
Tina had not answered, instead lifting Angelica up to gaze at Helena. At this, Helena had rolled her eyes, conceding to Angelica’s powers of persuasion, picking up the phone to make the call.
It was still on display in some gallery somewhere waiting to be shipped in a month or two, and Tina was going to owe Helena big time for it, but it meant a lot.
Bette joined Tina at the living room, and glanced at where Tina was looking. "You didn’t have to."
"Oh, I really did," Tina replied. "Is she asleep?"
"Yeah," Bette nodded. "Would you like something to drink?"
"Actually I’d like to do this sober."
Bette tilted her head to the side, not unlike the way her daughter did. "Do what?"
Tina looked at her, trying to gather her courage, then paused. "You said something about drinking?"
"Tina."
"I want to marry you." Tina blurted out.
Bette blinked. "Say that again."
"I think we should get married."
"One more time."
"I want to be married to you."
Bette tilted her head to the side. "Why now?"
"You don’t want to?" Tina asked, alarmed.
"I didn’t say that." Bette shook her head. "I asked, why now. Why not years ago, before all this mess."
"That wouldn’t have been as much fun." Tina said dryly. "What’s a love story without all that drama, B?"
"Could’ve saved us some trouble."
"Our little conversation yesterday made me realize that we get so lost when we don’t have each other." Tina took a deep breath. "I get lost without you. When I was at my lowest, I just…"
Bette watched Tina find the right words.
"I was drowning," Tina finally managed. "And I should have realized you were land."
"That’s sweet," Bette smiled, giving her a light kiss. "But that’s not much of a proposal."
"I was actually kind of hoping you’d make the proposal."
"Why me?"
"Because you’re the artist. Come on, you’re going to stand there and tell me you never wanted to make the grand gesture of proposing?" Tina teased.
"Sure, but you can’t just spring this on me, I’m not prepared." Bette protested.
"You want me to do it?" Tina suggested.
"Do what?" Bette asked, puzzled.
"Propose?"
Bette nodded, then shook her head. "No. I want to do it."
"But not now?" Tina asked.
"The last time I did, you took it back a week later saying a traditional wedding was for old married couples." Bette pointed out.
"But I said yes." Tina reminded.
"That you took back," Bette countered.
"I won’t take it back this time," Tina promised. "Besides, being half of an old married couple with you doesn’t seem so bad."
Bette regarded her thoughtfully. "So if I ask you to marry me, you’ll say yes?"
"Yes." Came the quick answer.
Comments
Leave a Reply
You must be logged in to post a comment.
1st brb
Alice watched them for a moment, then turned to Shane. “I want to have an Angelica.” “What are you looking at me for?” Shane retorted. I nearly fell out of my chair laughing at that! This chapter was so cute. Bette’s just lucky she went to a school that’s easy for a little kid to pronounce. =p
YIPPPPPPEEEEEEEEEE! THEY ARE GETTING MARRIED!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! GREAT JOB TIFFPLEASE POST SOON
ok after reading my line….”shes so gay she str8, except everyone knows i say “am so gay am str8!!!” hell its even my msn alias. LOL!!!! I had to stop and say this…back to reading…….
Another great chapter as always.
That’s great. I’m glad to see Tina finally want a marriage with Bette.
I am so happy that they are trying so hard to work out their issues. The road is still bumpy but not as many pot holes as before. It is nice to see that Tina now wants to be Bette’s wife in every way. This could be the wedding of the century. The two queens of the ball with the baby walking in between them smiling her little heart out. I can’t stop smiling and I now have a warm giddy heart. I now can go to bed and sleep soundly.
TD….I love your story. The dialogue is funny and real. Don’t end it. It’s a story for grown-ups…..intelligently written.
Marriage? Why I almost choked on my mango sorbet!
Wheeeeeee!
What a wonderful story, hope we get the proposal
:-)
“… the level of lame”! Your writing is really out of the ordinary. I can’t wait for more :-)
Tiff..as usual, you always manage to amaze me with your writing and the perfect dialogue. I just adore this story, and it’s just so funny how baby A really does look like B.perfect mixture of B and T’s personality traits. I love everything about this story, and the proposal is soooo overdue. You’re amazing Tiff, and i hope to see a new chapter soon. I can’t wait!
Tiff…..your writing is just so excellent. Keep it up, girl!!!!!!!!!!!
Great!! Altough I’m not a great fan of marriage, for them it’ll do.
This is wonderful and awesome!!!!!!!!!!!
They are getting married! they are getting married! yessss! i like so much your Tina cause she has the courage to figth for her woman and her future! i am agree with Alice i want a little Angelica too! when can i get her? excellent post your write will be the reason that i will be happy dreams!
i’m out of all the compliments tonight because your story is so amazing and briliant that i dont’s know what else to say…cute, funny, charming and *hurray* for marriage
aaaaaaaaaaaaahhhhhhhhhhhh that was ssssoooo nice!!! love Angelica; love your writing, massive
simply beautiful
wow this just gets better and better. little Angelica is so cute! I’m glad Tina is stepping up to the plate to move this reunion in the right direction. I always felt that Bette in her ‘alpha’ nature catered to Tina too much. It is good that you have Tina showing Bette she really wants to be with her forever. good job as always, swimmie!
sorry Tiff, that comment was for you but I put the wrong author at the bottom. I meant everything except the word swimmie! forgive me, it’s 6 in the morning!
Thanks for another excellent chapter.
I love the interaction between Bette and Angelica…it’s so sweet. This story is so well written…I wish these scenes can be acted out by the actual actors…that would be so awesome. I am glad they are talking more and hopefully a NC-17 is coming soon as well as a wedding. Please post soon.
Ok, so apart from again falling more in love with your story, i see that you have a hotmail account…i’ve already added you to my msn contacts…what would i say if I ever saw you online? I’d probably freeze…you have no idea how in awe of you I am…ok enough with the hero worship! :) Loving the pace of your story…loving the effort you put in to each line…you’re a master.
that was perfect..thanks for the update
This is me curling up in a little ball of happiness… YAY!
WOW !!!!!! Did not see that coming. BUt it is great. Thank you
I so dig this story.
Hey TD, More with the hilarity and cuteness as you continued to show the best of Angelica with her moms. It was brilliant to have her at the Planet and entertaining the gang. Alice and Shane and then Lara had me LOL and getting strange looks from my work mates. Note to self: Read TD’s chapters during breaks and lunch not working hours. And as for the proposal; an ‘aw suchs’ scene if ever there was one. I love the way that both are having to work at this relationship and their open approach to this task. Too much hurt has occurred so they are both willing to compromise for the greater good. And yip, Angel is a sweetheart. Let the good times roll as there is so much stil untold and only your fair hand can bring that to your audience. Thank you for this delicious drama. Your Loyal Fan.
woooooooooohhhhooooooooooooooooo!!!!!!!
How you piece everything together… such genius. A pro to being away – enjoying multiple posts from creative authors like you. Thank you for writing.