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Comfort Enough
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Tina leaned heavily against the front door, closing it behind her. The day at the Center had been beyond tiring, and she was exhausted, sore, and longing to collapse into a hot bath and cool sheets.
“Hey T,” Bette called out from the kitchen.
Tina looked up to see Bette surrounded by bags and bags of groceries, which she was in the middle of putting away.
“Whoa,” Tina said, wandering in. “Christmas came early.”
“I stopped to pick up a few things and momentum took over,” Bette smiled.
“I’ll say,” Tina said, peeking in to some of the bags. “You got Yoohoo!”
“Never stand between a pregnant woman and her hormones,” Bette said. She met Tina’s gaze and frowned slightly. “You look tired. Tough day?”
“Not tough, long.”
“How about this? Why don’t you put on something more comfortable then we can figure out what to do about dinner. Okay?” Bette took Tina gently by the shoulders and steered her out of the kitchen.
Tina’s first impulse was to bristle and insist that she could take of herself. What did it mean that Bette was off buying groceries and planning for the two of them to have dinner together? It felt like Bette had crossed some kind of undefined boundary, and Tina wondered if she needed to pull away or reiterate her intentions. But as she walked back to change her clothes, she had to admit that it was comforting to have someone waiting for her at the end of the day, someone to help out with shopping and cooking, someone to notice when she was tired. And not just any someone. But Bette.
It was missing the every-day things that had pained Tina the most during the first terrible weeks of their separation. Bette’s daily “checking in” phone calls, the sound of her humming in the shower, her reassuring arm around Tina’s waist when she stirred restlessly in bed. After a few months, those sharp, stabbing moments of hurting became a deep constant ache in Tina’s heart. Something that she lived with, but still couldn’t get used to.
When Tina returned to the kitchen, all of the groceries had been put away and Bette was waiting with two red wineglasses of Yoohoo. Tina laughed in spite of herself.
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Bette knew before she moved in that Helene was in the picture, Bette needs to get another phone line put in so she want answer Tina’s phone. Just wait until Bette has a date or doesn’t come home. Helene will still come over,but Bette want let anyone come over. She repects Tina to much. thanks
I knew this living situation was gonna be difficult…it’s like walking a tight rope. I only hope it doesn’t force them apart instead of bringing them together. Just from reading about bette we know one thing for certain…she’s territorial, and that goes to an extreme when Tina’s in the picture. So it’s going to be mucho difficult for her to accpet that someone else is with ‘her’ Tina.
Hey FFC I’m just catching up WHOA! I Love it I can’t wait to see what is gonna happen if Helena come back in the house and Bette also out there this is getting interesting I guess their really civil each other LOL! Whoa! Please continue post soon Thanks.
tsk tsk tsk.. just when things fill into place..
Hey, thanks. I tried to jump ahead but you pulled the entire story down. Crazy, but I’ve discovered the delay builds anticipation and adds a layer to your superb writing. FYI; chapter12 is missing from One step at a time…if memory serves me correct, it’s a good chapter. ahem.
Your conversations between Bette and Tina always flow so nicely. The dialogue seems realistic to their sharing memories. A few months apart in eight years does not erase familiarity.
Tina’s actions and reactions are contradictory to her true inner feelings, I believe. Time will tell what cards she’s really holding in her hands.
But my hopeful heart says – It’s the day to day laying of the bricks that build the foundation for the house. One day at a time, ladies…one day at a time. Slow and deliberate construction will provide a storm proof shelter for them both.
Reading your work is like peeking into their souls. Such a hallowed experience.
Well, its good to see that they are moving on… yay =)nice story… Ill be waiting ;)
Dang!stupid phone call…..
That installment was quite lovely. The way you’re approaching the transition for Tina rings quite true. She still wants to pull away, but is trying to be civil. In her civility, she is able to appreciate and recall some of the good times that have been overshadowed by the betrayal. I may have to read this a few chapters at a time, because I’m always so disappointed when it’s over. Thanks for posting.
i hope Tina stop that fucking stupid roommate thing quickly she cant see she loves Bette and that Bette is trying?..and that bitch Helena grrr hate her but you know she only do this cuz Tina let her do it is not totally Helenas fault i know Bette did a fuck mistake but she is trying to change and make it up hope she can someday..ok im sad..post soon :o(
“But there was no reason to apologize to her roommate for taking a call from her girlfriend.” Interesting situation, where all three are being so diplomatic about all this…
it is good to see tina giving bette a chance. love the communication between B&T
I think it’s just dessert for Bette. Seems to me that she is the one that broke T’s heart and she has a lot of sucking up to do. The yoohoo was a nice step. I hope that Tina continues to date Helena for awhile…to A) make Bette jealous and B) to draw out this story…
I think Tina is full of shit. It’s ok for her to think of the past, present and future. Yet if she thinks for a moment that Bette may be doing the same, now all of a fucking sudden its a problem.
Bette asked about DINNER and the first thing that comes to that blonde twits mind is….”Tina’s first impulse was to bristle and insist that she could take of herself. What did it mean that Bette was off buying groceries and planning for the two of them to have dinner together? It felt like Bette had crossed some kind of undefined boundary, and Tina wondered if she needed to pull away or reiterate her intentions.”
Usually I like Tina, but right now I literally need to step away from the keyboard.
Post soon FF
FFC…your writing always manages to take my breath away…no matter how many times I read this story, I always react the same. Thank you!
aww chick..it gave my heart a little pitter!
Wow – that’s the sign of great story writing. You had me on a high…until the phone call. NOW I want to crawl under the same rock Bette is under! Ouch! Excellent storytelling! I can’t wait for the next chapter.
They were doing so great…and then the dragon calls…
snQQpy, girl, i heart you.
FFC, you know what i think of you. *sigh* . comfort enough, i think that says it all, dont you. up until the phone, my heart was literally bursting with happiness, stupid grin on my face also. then the let down. jks has a thought, dont read for a couple of days so i can make it longer. i feel like i just get started. it just flows. i loved, complex and textured flavors. seemed somehow to describe our girls.thanks so much. i await tomorrow.