Fan Fiction
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Chapter 4
(Tina) What about you? Where did you grow up?
(Bette) Philadelphia
Tina nods.
(Tina) I’ve been there a lot. One of the first films I worked on was filmed there part of the time, so I travelled back and forth from New York. I liked it very much
(Bette) Mmmm, not me so much, I was pretty keen to leave
(Tina) Was that Philadelphia’s fault? Queer kid desperate to shake their home town is a pretty common story, it’s certainly mine
Bette looks over at her and Tina smiles.
(Tina) Sorry, I have a habit of asking too many questions. You can tell me when I’m drifting into territory you’re not comfortable talking about
Bette looks at her curiously for a moment and then shakes her head.
(Bette) It’s OK
She sighs and has a sip of beer.
(Bette) You’re right, I shouldn’t unfairly blame Philadelphia
They smile at each other and Tina shrugs.
(Tina) That’s all I’m saying
Bette smiles and has a sip of beer. She sighs and looks towards the bottle.
(Bette) My family situation wasn’t ideal. Homophobic father, and everything that comes with that. I needed to get out on my own and start actually being myself
(Tina nods) I’m a similar story. And I haven’t looked back yet
They smile at each other. Their attention is then pulled to the pavilion as the musicians take to the stage.
They sit together taking in the music, and after a while Tina turns her attention to Bette. She looks over and examines her, noticing her cringing slightly as particular notes are hit and a subtle look of confusion in her eyes. Tina smiles as she watches her and Bette eventually notices her and looks over with a frown. A smile forms on her face as she takes in Tina’s expression.
(Bette) What?
(Tina smiles) This isn’t your thing at all is it?
Bette raises her eyebrows and Tina smiles at her. Bette laughs and gestures with her head back towards the stage.
(Bette) I’m fine, pay attention
Tina’s smile broadens as she continues watching Bette, whose attention is focused back on the band. Tina leans in closer to her and speaks into her ear.
(Tina) For the record, I don’t think this music is any good
Bette turns her head towards her.
(Bette) No?
Tina raises her eyebrows and shakes her head, and Bette smiles.
(Bette) Oh thank God
Tina laughs.
(Bette) I’ve been desperately trying to think of something positive to say for the walk back to the car
Tina smiles at her and then looks back towards the stage.
(Tina) I honestly don’t think I’ve ever heard anything worse
Bette shakes her head and frowns as she also looks back to the stage.
(Bette) Me neither, I don’t even understand what they’re doing
Tina laughs.
(Tina) Maybe they’re just random people who jumped up there. Security will probably escort them off stage any minute
Bette laughs.
(Bette) Hopefully
Bette smiles over at her and after a moment Tina turns to her and meets her eyes. They hold each other’s gaze for a long moment, both smiling. Tina takes a breath before speaking.
(Tina) We don’t have to stay, shall we get going?
Bette looks at her for another moment.
(Bette) Are you coming over?
Tina raises her eyebrows and then smiles back at her.
(Tina) If I’m invited
(Bette smiles) You’re invited
They smile at each other.
(Tina nods) Sure
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Martha3128 says
This non-dating thing is unique… no assumptions, no obligations, just in the moment. Yet we the readers can see that they are growing rather fond of each other. Would love to read more…
Thanks for the chapter…
Cat says
They’re so cute.
hroark says
Jubilate- Chapter 4 and Episode 9 on the same day. Loved Shane enthusing about cheap drinks, then Alice picking on Bette for bailing on fine dining in favour of same. Ha
DumplinT says
There’s sooo much these two have in common. They’re both alphas that have been use to having their way. But the problem is . . . They’re now attracted to each other!! Both of them interested . . .
wkm says
I’m so enjoying this story
majicspider60 says
Its so obvious these two are attracted to each other. It will come down to a war of wills. Bette will give in first. I just hope Tina does not hurt her.
DumplinT says
Agree with ya!