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Driving — Chapter 24
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later
They lay in darkness in separate beds on separate sides of a partial wall. Bette can hear Tina rustling in the bed to find a comfortable position as she did every night they were together. She knows Tina will eventually end up lying on her stomach with her arms folded under the pillow and that is how she will fall asleep. Tina hears the springs of the rollaway bed squeak and she knows that Bette is sitting up to throw off the blanket because it is too warm in the room for her. They both lie still for some time. Tina is on her back, not her stomach, because her thoughts are keeping her from sleep.
Bette?
Every nerve in Bettes body wakes up.
Yes, she answers.
Was she the only one?
Oh *****, Bette thinks. Her stomach constricts. She takes a breath. Yes.
Bette is tense, waiting, knowing there must be more to come.
The air in the room feels stifling. Tinas voice is quiet. Is it over?
Bette sits up and swings her feet to the floor. She pauses and then says succinctly, Yes. She sits on the edge of the bed, staring into the darkness and listening intently for any sound that Tina might make.
Tina lay still on her back, her left hand on her forehead and her eyes staring up into the darkness above her bed. She was considering the answers she just heard. She felt momentarily satisfied.
On the other side, words and phrases were welling up in Bette and she wanted to keep talking.
T?
Yeah.
I wouldnt be here if it werent over. I wouldnt ask you to be here.
Tina rolls on her side to face the direction of Bettes voice.
Bette stands up. I know I fucked up. Majorly fucked up. Bette walks toward the opening in the wall, but stops short of crossing to the other side. I can I come around here? she asks, waving her arm.
Yes.
Bette takes small steps around the wall. In the dim light she can see Tina lying on the bed facing her, but the features of her face are in shadow. Bette takes a deep breath. It was me, it wasnt you. I tried to handle everything, but it just kept coming, and I couldnt take itI
Bette
I wanted to escape from the pressure
Bette
What?
Be quiet.
But I
I know, save it. Please?
Tina leaned forward and grabbed the blanket on the far side of the bed and pulled it back. Lie down.
Here?
Unless youd rather sleep on the rollaway.
Bette smiles slightly. No. She steps slowly to the bed and sits down and turns to look at Tina.
Lets try to get some sleep, Tina says softly.
Bette nods, a little stunned that Tina has changed her mind about the sleeping arrangements.
Good night, Tina says.
Good night. Bette lays back, puts her head on the pillow and looks up at the ceiling for a moment, then she turns away from Tina and smiles broadly.
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your back, I love your story
What happened to the site? I know it was down.
I contribute every month through Paypal, it’s automatic and painless. I hope others will do likewise. Thanks for mentioning it.
BTW, have I told you lately that I love your story, whenever you can post it?
Thanks for coming back and doing another chapter.
I better go to the main page of this site and get the latest news.
Thanks for coming back to us…we missed you!!
nice to see more of this, whenever.
that was so Awesome Story Massmom I love it yeah something wrong with the site but thank God there back anyway Thank you for this Story I’m really enjoyed reading.
First, great to see you back, I really enjoy it when you post. But like techgal, what did happen to the site? I do contribute each month and I think it would be great if everyone would. A small amount from each of us would do the trick and you won’t miss it. I am having trouble logging on since I have forgotten my password, so tell me what happened. Thanks again.
Hi, I have just read a couple of recent chapters. I look forward to catching up on all when i have a chance. I really enjoyed the ones I read tonight. Thanks!
Been waiting for a new chapter and you didn’t disappoint.
Glad you are back. Great chapter.
awesome as usual- you never disappoint.
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Glad to see you back. Love this story.
I just got started and now it’s over? Great job, you!
Happy to see you back too. You have an interesting story going. Please continue when you can. Thanks.
This is getting good!
I love the tension you can build between them, is it sexual, anger what I love that you always keep us guessing. Thanks for coming back and I love your story.
Thanks for the update…love this story. I am pissed about the site being hacked and have/will contribute as oftern aspossible. I rely onthis site to keep me sane especially during the hiatus from the show.
Good to have you back up. I enjoyed this chapter very much. The pace was so right, and the anxiety and apprehension could feel with every breath. Thanks for coming back and life has some what slowed down for you. I hope that you were able to go out and get some muffins or scones. Thanks again.
Please come back to this story Massmom. I truely enjoy it and miss reading your insight into B&T. You write wonderfully, please come back to us soon.