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    Chapter 8 – What was and what will be

    Carrie and everything about her.
    We didn’t start Dating because of a sudden outburst of love. At least not from my side. I was trying to start something new, to somehow bring myself back to life. God, now I know how funny and sad that sounds. And again, cruel. I’ve never felt an extreme degree of emotion for Carrie. She never irritated me, and she never made me happy. It was so quiet and measured, calm, but absolutely not what you call love or even romantic sympathy. It’s never been anything special, something that consumes you completely. Why did I accept her engagement offer? Because it felt right. Rational thinking and again no emotions. No anticipation. A dry and seemingly logical ”Yes”. My brain said it for me, but my heart didn’t agree. My heart was not with her, but far beyond the borders of Canada. She took care of me, was in love, and I was grateful. This is what this relationship was built on.
    Then I saw you again. I felt your skin, saw your eyes, heard your voice. This native voice. That night wasn’t just sex, it wasn’t just a breakdown due to physical attraction. I felt your soul that night. Your soul is beautiful and I’ve missed it so much. God, what kind of idiot am I to even mention that this night was a mistake? How did this even occur to me? Bette, you will never be associated with the word ”mistake”. All the people around you can be a mistake, the whole fucking world can be a mistake, but not you. You are the best, the most right, the most necessary thing that can be. This whole engagement, this whole meeting with Carrie, was a mistake, but not our night together. We can’t be wrong.

    ”I don’t want to give you hope” was another thing that didn’t sound the same in my head as it did out loud. I said it wrong. I don’t pretend to be a God in any way. And giving hope is not my area of expertise. This was again my mistaken opinion about protecting you. I wanted to protect you by being distant after that night. Now I understand how insulting and rude my words sounded. And you have every right to be offended by these words, because they are really terrible. I must first learn to speak, and then open my mouth.

    Bette, I’m so sorry. Please forgive me for everything. I understand that this is a long process. I understand that you need time and space. This is not done just like that and the words ”forgive me” will never close all the pain that we caused each other. I don’t know if you even want to keep in touch with me, let alone resume some kind of relationship,

    but know this –
    from today and forever –
    if you explode, I will explode with you.

    T. ”

    It was midnight. Bette was sitting up in her bed, and her tears were the most tangible thing in the room. She felt nothing but them: nothing around her, no hands, no feet, no breath of her own. She sat motionless for a moment, then put the laptop aside and covered her face with her hands. She sat there for a few minutes, then picked up the phone. And put it off. Then she picked it up again and started typing a short message..

    Comments

    1. Wow’ Talk about open your heart. It’s good that Tina has realized her thoughts and actions over the years. If they get back together, both need to communicate effectively. By effectively, I mean choose your words thoughtfully before speaking.
      Maybe writing is the easiest form of communication for Tina. Maybe Tina need to put her true thought to paper before talking to Bette. This ride is far from over.

      Thanks for the post. You’re doing a masterful job.

      • It seems to me that writing is generally easier than speaking… you can think long, cross out and write again :) You correctly noticed that this is only the beginning and the problems are still far from being resolved.
        Thank you for your comment!

    2. This is an excellent chapter. I love the idea of writing letters. Tina seems to recognize that the written word serves her better when expressing her innermost feelings. This is as old as time and I really applaud Tina for reaching out to Bette via a letter. This is her attempt to offer some true clarity of feeling and thought. Self editing is so very difficult. We can all relate – especially during times of impulse, anger, stress or crisis. We have all said things we wish we could take back. The letter – this letter – enabled Tina to truly take the time to think it through. Tina loves Bette. The letter enables her the opportunity to express her thoughts without physically looking at Bette which would undoubtedly be a major distraction for her. Thinking before speaking has not served either of them very well. Bette loves Tina. My hope is that Bette is not impulsive but is receptive and in her response takes the time to think and self edit. Doesn’t hit send too soon. Assuming she is writing to Tina. I suspect she is as Bette knows the emotion and magnitude of Tina’s past letters – very heady stuff – hence Bette’s hesitation to read the latest one. So glad that she did. A dissection of what Tina said is for another day. That she took the time to reach out to Bette and put it all out there is what matters to me. Her letter to Bette is forever. And it provides hope. If this is the best way for them to communicate right now then go for it. Awaiting Bette’s reply.

      P.S. Do feel sorry that Bette and Angie are somewhat distant. Bette needs Angie. Angie needs both of her moms. That is an absolute.

      • Billy, I like reading your opinion. Thank you for this! As for writing letters, the only problem may be that the reader (Bette) can’t see the eyes of the person who wrote the letter (Tina). It is impossible to hear the intonation, the tone of the voice. That’s a lot, I think. But I was so inspired by the idea of a candid letter that I decided to omit these important details.

        • So true. My family misinterprets text messages all the tine. What’s wrong? Are you upset? We have all been there. Yes Bette and Tina do need to have a one on one soon, look each other in the eye and truly listen. But this is such a positive step.

    3. This is an absolutely wonderful chapter. The letter from Tina is absolutely what she needed to do. This enabled Bette to see what is in Tina’s heart and reexamine her words without distraction or trying to formulate a response. It requires just listening and seeing the words and formulating an understanding before proceeding to a response. I know this letter is not a complete and total revelation of what is on Tina’s mind and in her heart, but it lays out a starting point for Bette to deal with.

      How can Bette not respond to this in any manner than in a positive manner. It’s the doorway to the future… it’s not the path or the map. I only hope, the Bette can express her initial thoughts and feelings as clearly as Tina did hers. Perhaps they can get together to start to communicate and clear the air and start to resolve their differences. If Bette is in need of a sign of hope for a future with Tina, this is it. Now it is a matter of whether Bette is ready and wants to try again to have a relationship with Tina.

      The thing about a letter is that it takes time to formulate and compose. It take thought and its a commitment to the ideas it expresses. And once sent, it’s a permanent record of the thoughts and ideas of the writer and cannot be denied. It’s almost as old a method of communication as time itself. Letters and writings is probably one of the most pure methods of communication created by humans and is currently endanger of being lost as a human endeavor in this world of voice communications, text messages and a few line emails…..

      Excellent chapter…. good story…. can’t wait for the next chapter.

      • Martha, thank you! I’m so happy to know that you like this story. What you wrote about audio messages and short text messages so coincides with my thoughts on this topic. I really think that we all need to slow down sometimes, think and write a thoughtful text for our loved ones. Bette will answer Tina and want to talk. When, how, and what exactly – we will find out :) Thank you very much, and I hope you will share your thoughts in the next chapters

    4. ADA
      I love this chapter so much. I love letters, emails, cards. Sounds like Tina finally found a way to communicate what was on her heart, and I hope it was effective in at least erasing some of the hurt from the words she spoke about their ‘mistake’ and not wanting to give hope. She addressed every aspect of the growing rift between them and even better, gave Bette time to read at her own speed. No phone calls or texts about hey did you get my email… she is now present and waiting patiently and hopefully Bette will step through that open door. Thank you Ada, this was a gift after a busy day. Please post soon.
      Also, well said Martha!
      BK

    5. Interesting fact – in all difficult situation in their life only Tina wrote a letters – only she trying the save their relationship every time. And Bette seems only sit and do nothing. I understand that Bette always think she better than others, but could be she less selfish at least one time?

      • It might be easier for Bette to express herself through direct conversations or something else than writing letters :) everyone has their own strengths and weaknesses. After all, each person acts in their own way and chooses the right and acceptable way of communication. I think so. It’s just that in this chapter, I wanted to show the expression of Tina’s feelings. And how exactly it does it. Future chapters will probably be shown this side of Bette. But thank you for your opinion! I hope you enjoy the sequel.

    6. Ada

      Nice chapter. Love letter writing for all the reasons BK just said. You story is unfolding nicely.

      A lot of pain coming from both ends and like always the lack of communication is the biggest barrier to resolving the problems that cause the pain.

      K

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