Fan Fiction
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Chapter 16
(Tina) I thought it might go away as I got older. That I’d reach a point that something would shift in me and I’d want it. Want to look to the future and be open to that kind of commitment
She shrugs.
(Tina) But it just hasn’t changed, and I don’t imagine it ever will. I know that means I’ll be alone, effectively. But that’s honestly the better option to me. Better than feeling, I don’t know…
(Bette sighs) Suffocated
Tina looks over at her.
(Tina) Yes
Bette nods and Tina watches her for a moment.
(Tina) Why do you say that?
(Bette) Because that’s how I described to Shane how I’ve always felt in relationships
They look at each other for a moment.
(Bette) We’re not so different
Tina waits for her to continue.
(Bette) Whenever I’ve found myself in a committed relationship there’s something about it that just feels so fucking wrong to me. Like I’m on a train headed somewhere I don’t want to be, and so I panic too, and I jump
(Tina) And say you have health problems, for example?
Tina smiles at her and Bette gives a small laugh and shakes her head.
(Bette) Yes, something like that. There are some other stories that also could have been shared that night. Worse stories
Tina raises her eyebrows and nods.
(Tina) For me as well
They smile at each other.
(Bette) I’ve always thought that if I found the right person that all that bullshit would fade away and I’d want it. Want to be on that train with them. But, it turns out
Bette shrugs.
(Bette) I don’t
Tina frowns as she takes this in.
(Bette) I’ve found you now. The right person
They both smile.
(Bette) And all I want to be doing is exactly what we’ve been doing this whole time. I love being in the moment with you. Not putting that pressure on ourselves or each other. It feels so right to me, every single thing about it. I’ve never felt more relaxed, more myself. It suits me
Tina looks at her, taking her in.
(Bette) I think we might be more compatible than I think you’ve realised
They hold each other’s gaze for a long moment.
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It’s always a joy to read a new chapter!
Glad Tina went to see Bette and that they talked and came to an agreement.
Love this story!
Okay…. an exclusive relationship which is not necessarily going anywhere? Whatever works. Glad they talked and worked it out. I’m not sure what they have decided anything except for the labels which represent what they are already experiencing and to continue and see where this goes. There are no expectations for the future. But there is an underlying desire that they will do the future together whatever that is.
Thanks for the chapter…
Wow, funny thing! They both feel the same way, want the same things. They just needed to express them. Why is Tina so dead set about a commitment ? Who hurt her so much? Glad to see your post. Keep them coming!
A chapter that makes my heart burst instead of constrict
10 whopping pages!!! What a treat!!! Gonna read now. :)
Whew! What a cliff hanger you left us in 15. A new flavor to the Bette and Tina story is really appreciated!
As an aside, I wish you had added health issues/STDs as support for Bette’s exclusivity request. I don’t think we talk about or address STDs. Not all partners are “safe”. Remember we are a collection of all of our active partners.
Keep writing I really like you stories!
Great story. great discussion. love communication and just being open.
Thank you and I feel the chemistry.
When is chapter 17????? Dying for more!