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Friendship Foundation Chapter 27
Story written on February 18, 2013 by justkeepswimming.
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Tina disappeared into the kitchen to retrieve their coffee.
And Bette felt an elation that she’d never before experienced.
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"I have to go into the gallery," Bette said as she hung up the phone. "I shouldn’t be more than a couple of hours."
"I can pick up a few groceries while you’re at work," Tina suggested. "Rather than both of us spending time doing it later in the weekend."
"Good idea," Bette replied. "My only requests are spinach and greek yogurt. Otherwise you can do an inventory and pick up what you think is necessary."
Tina put the last of their breakfast dishes in the drying rack while Bette picked up the towel to continue drying them.
"Why don’t you get ready to go into work," Tina said. "I’ll take care of these, and you’ll be able to come home sooner."
"It’s okay, it won’t take long," Bette replied. "I’m going for a meeting with a client, so arriving early won’t get me home any faster."
"Any requests for dinner?"
"Just that we get to have it together," Bette replied. She was placing a cup on a shelf as she said it.
Tina dried off her hands and glanced over as Bette turned.
"You’re a bit of a romantic today," Tina observed. "Any particular reason why you never seem to say those things when we’re talking face to face?"
"I don’t know," Bette shrugged and reached for another dish to dry.
Tina moved to stand closer to Bette and placed one hand on the curve of her hip before continuing.
"Thanks for the key, and of course we’ll be having dinner together," Tina said.
Bette finally turned to make eye contact.
"You’re welcome, and thanks for being the person I want to say romantic things to," Bette said.
"Bold move outside your comfort zone, talking about feelings," Tina teased gently.
"Is there any topic of conversation that’s outside your comfort zone?" Bette asked, setting the towel on the counter.
"Haven’t really come across one yet," Tina replied.
"I didn’t think so," Bette said. "So let me ease into the whole ‘being in love’ thing before you make me talk about it too much."
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Just an awesome story. Tina’s parents are quite grown up, too. I like the way they speak to each other, never presuming that the other would just follow suite. Bette even had a good reason for offering her house key w/o forcing Tina to do the same. I like that Tina gets Bette to be more communicative. This Tina really knows what she wants and declares it. She’s not passive-aggressive like Tina in TLW. Can Bette handle this “strong, I know what I want” Tina long term? Or will Tina soften her edges to accommodate willful Bette? Time will tell. I am in sunny AZ where it is 75 degrees today. Sorry, swimmie.
I think Tina will eventually be able to draw Bette out a bit more into speaking about her feelings, but she seems to find Bette’s shyness somewhat endearing for now. The visit with Tina’s parents may be enlightening… I’m wondering how Melvin is going to react if or when Bette tells him about Tina. As for Eric, I’ve never seen him as much of a bad guy, just someone that Tina didn’t feel half as strongly for as she felt for Bette. And I really find it hard to believe that a milquetoast version of Tina would hold Bette’s, or anyone else’s, attention for long. That’s certainly not the case here, Bette’s enthralled. I hope warmer weather comes your way soon. It was a positively balmy 9C here today… sunlight and summery breezes. Thanks for the post! :)
Love the way you write Tina’s character, well both of them actually, but esp Tina. Always have loved the way you write, very glad to hear there is a ways to go with this story, i could read your writing without getting bored indefinitely, adore your style and the way your write conversation. More, more, more! Please and thank you!
I wonder how Bette’s dad will react to the news. Better then on the show, I hope. Looking forward to Bette meeting Tina’s co-workers and parents. Thank you for your amazing writing. :)
Wow 😃 beautiful. This s why I love you swimmie, I wish all relationships could be lie this. You show a level of understanding between these two, that it could only be fiction. Yet I strive to be that way. Thank you 😘
I like Tina just the way you’ve written her. I think they are perfect together. (don’t know why querida is always capitalized, not my idea!)
wow meeting everyone at once… let the party begin
meeting the work pals -&- the ‘rents! – will be tuning into your next chapters :)
“No need to apologize”, Bette said, “If they’re in your life, then they’re in my life now too.” Who is this woman, and what have you done with Bette Porter?
I like the way you’ve written both characters. I think Bette will open up more about her feelings as they progress…probably guarding her heart involuntarily.
The physical interactions, heck yeah enjoy it. Bette calling Melvin…so it’s the meeting of the parents. I wonder how Tina’s parents will react to Bette and Melvin and vice versa. Great update Swimmie. It was cold and windy here in the NYC area. Forties tomorrow.
Such a great story. So glad there is more to come!
I feel like they are just leasing to moving in together lol…..oh and meeting the family Woh!!! I hope Bette doesn’t try and bring Melvin in on this meeting as well lol great update love the story pps
Looking forward to the next chapter,will be interesting meetings.Amazing story,thank you.
Love it!!
Hey Swimmie! Can’t tell you how glad I am to see you continuing this story. My only regret is that life seems to be interfering with my ability to keep up with and comment on your posts. The more I read your FF it makes me wish Tina and Bette had been written more like this on TLW. Keep up the awesome job! I’m looking forward to your “Meet the Parents” post ;)
ITA w/you about Tina’s reaction to Marcus’ crazy GF. I remember screaming @ the TV, begging Bette to call her sister or friends. It just seemed so ridiculous to me. Little did I know that IC would write more ridiculous story lines. Yes, I know TLW is/was fictional but it had so much potential. So now JB is shooting a pilot episode of a night time soap that is co-produced by IC. JB was very critical of IC rendition of S6 but business is business. It’s better to work than not.
Wow and I thought I had a big week — no comparison — key exchanges, meeting work colleagues, meeting the in-laws, those two have a lot going on to keep us interested!
just caught up with your awesome story. i absolutely love their relationship and agree with your comments. can’t get enough of this story, so thank you for posting as often as you do
How cute is Bette leaving the key on the counter! And it’s so good to see Bette trying to share her feelings more to make Tina happy…. off to the next chapter I go.
Another great chapter jks and again, I love that you are drawing out perspectives not frequently touched on. Not to diminish the profound impact on Tina for embarking on a relationship with a woman for the first time but not much has been done on Bette and her inability to express herself emotionally and how that is as new to her as the relationship is to Tina. Bravo!
I so love this story. Thank you
Great chapter. I’m so excited that Tina is ready to let everyone meet Bette. She’s no longer doubting herself and proud of her relationship with Bette. Now lets see what old Melvin has to say about Bette’s new relationship. Somehow I don’t think it’ll be the same reaction. PPS!
Great update! It’s all very realistic and I’m looking forward to Bette meeting the people in Tina’s life! Also hoping Bette’s father will take the news well, have a feeling he won’t but you might surprise me ;)
Really am loving the flow of ur story! After I read a chapter I sit & grin for hours on end! Lol! Thanks!
More to come! Yay! Lots more I hope!