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Friendship Foundation Chapter 2
Story written on January 1, 2013 by justkeepswimming.
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"Cobb salad, no bacon, dressing on the side is my usual," Tina corrected. "I think he could have held back on reacting if you’d just ordered the salad."
"We do have similar tastes," Bette smiled.
"So it seems," Tina agreed. She felt more and more assured of her ability to connect with Bette with every interaction they shared.
"You and Eric must be coming up on a year together?" Bette asked.
"Good memory – we’re at 10 months," Tina said. "What about you and Alice?"
"Early days," Bette said. "Still counting in weeks."
"You seem…so familiar with each other," Tina was surprised at the newness of the relationship.
"We were friends before we started dating," Bette explained. "We’ve known each other since I first moved here to work at the Getty. She interviewed me for a freelance piece and we’ve been friends since then."
"So how does that work – how do two people decide to move from friendship to relationship?"
"I wish there was a formula," Bette said. "It just kind of happened. Almost seems by accident in our case."
"Oh oh, you sound a bit doubtful. Should we switch topics?"
"No, not at all," Bette said. "I think we’re both realizing we’re better suited to friendship, that’s all."
"But one of you just seems to be realizing it a bit earlier than the other one."
Bette pursed her lips together and shrugged, not to imply she didn’t know, but rather she didn’t know what the next step should be in extricating herself from a relationship that wasn’t headed anywhere.
They were mercifully interrupted by the server delivering tea.
"I took the liberty of bringing two cups," he set them down after placing the pot on the table. "Another minute or so before it’ll be ready to drink."
"I know you spend a lot of time dealing with work," Tina said after he’d stepped away from the table. "How do you like to relax?"
"I sit with a book and enjoy my garden," Bette said. "Though to be honest, I need a gardener to help me because I simply don’t have time to keep up with everything."
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I really am enjoying the unfolding of their friendship. It seems more realistic than Tina immediately kicking Eric to the curb and jumping Bette’s bones. Although who could blame her. I can understand Tina appreciating Bette’s sweet physique regardless of her “straightness”. Beauty is beauty and to be admired. Have a peaceful and fulfilling New Year.
This beginning makes absolute sense. Very realistic! Wonder how it will unfold. Thank you and happy new year!
Awww Swimmie, you’re brilliant. Love this story. This is the first time that I’ve seen a story that explores and shows us how their friendship developed and they became lovers before S1. I had to go back and read the first chapter again before I realized what were reading. Love it to pieces. If it has been done before and I missed it, my apologies to the author. Thank you Swimmie. Happy New Year.
🐠 SWIMMIE I love how do our B&T! Happy new year and hope you and your family swift recovery. Thank you ✊😘
Love the way you write, and the intelligent pacing of the story. You can feel the warmth developing nicely! Happy New Year, and hope everyone recovers soon.
“And what do you think my type is, anyway?” – that’s a loaded question… ;-)
Great beginning of the re-telling of the beginning of B&T. Thanks and Happy New Year. I’m looking forward to that pool party. Maybe Shane will shock Tina!
Thank you sooooo muchLove it,thank you.Happy New Year. ,
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i really love your take on this story. i wish ilene showed us more of Tibette relationship that happened before season 1 started. thanks :)
A perfectly blossoming friendship. Happy New Year, and thanks for taking the time to post. :)
Liking the flow of the story. Baby steps in the friendship department.
JKS, the flow of this story is great. It’s much more realistic than Tina instantly dumping Eric.
I like this beginning so much
Happy New Year! Can’t wait for the friendship to develop into something more. Thanks.
Wonderful. Thank you and happy new year to you and yours
Another great posting of your amazing story. I love the pace that it’s unfolding. And, as the others say, it’s much more realistic and I like seeing their relationship move in this way towards good friendship.