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Friendship Foundation Chapter 4
Story written on January 5, 2013 by justkeepswimming.
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"Just me – I’m not sure what Alice is up to today," Bette said. She wasn’t ready to disclose their break up. Her relationship with Alice seemed to comfort Tina somehow. It made Bette seem safe.
"Come anytime," Tina said. "I’ll start dinner when we get hungry."
Bette almost stopped for flowers on her way to Tina’s apartment, but that’s something she would have done for someone she wanted to woo. She didn’t want to date Tina. She was simply fostering a unique and potentially fulfilling friendship. And Alice was right…it was hard to make friends in L.A. Bette felt blessed to have discovered such a connection with someone and she looked forward to seeing where it went. But…no flowers. She had, however, carefully selected a bottle of wine to bring.
"Now I feel bad for arriving empty handed when I came for lunch yesterday," Tina said as she took the wine.
"Last minute – grabbed it from the pantry on my way out the door," Bette said.
She was looking at the titles on the bookshelf of Tina’s living room when Tina joined her with a couple of glasses and a corkscrew.
"Great selection," Bette commented, straightening up from having tilted her head to read the spines on the books. "Eclectic taste."
Tina set the wine glasses on the table and moved to stand beside Bette.
"If you see anything you want to read, you’re welcome to borrow it," Tina said. "Then we can dissect it together once you’re done."
"Our own private book club," Bette smiled. "I’ll take you up on that offer."
"Make sure you take something you want before you leave tonight," Tina said, turning back to the table to uncork the wine.
"I have to warn you, once I find something I like, its integration into my life is only a matter of time," Bette said.
"I know where to find you," Tina said, clearly unconcerned. "Make yourself comfortable, I’ll pour some wine."
"Sounded like you were getting dinner started," Bette commented. "Is there anything I can do to help?"
"Everything’s underway," Tina replied. "Nothing left to do until we hear a timer go off."
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Another great update thank you
Loving the story………can’t wait till the deeper connection happens
You said it more eloquently than Shane – some girls are straight until they’re not. That’s the way life is sometimes – you can be on the spectrum or just meet someone that you have an amazing connection to and it changes the landscape. I have this friend who just said to me, “If you have any shred of straightness left….” Of course, I objected to be categorized that way. Anyway thanks for another chapter in this tale.
I agree that make up sex is always a good idea ;-) dang it Alice for planting a seed in Bette’s head about her and Tina being more than just friends. Nietzsche was never my go to, how about Rousseau instead (just a thought).And maybe Bette should get around to telling Tina that her and Alice broke up…sooner rather than later! great post as always.
🐠 Swimmie! Thank you for kick ass post.
It’s a fascinating story, love its pace, your Bette & Tina.Sorry you have lost a friend, but perhaps once you have one, they are never really lost.
Love this story…and who does Bette think she fooling lol. Just friends…yeah right.
I loved the scene at dinner. Seemed intimate as if I was watching them through an one way window. Can’t wait for more.
Swimmie, so sorry to learn that you’ve lost a wonderful friend. Thank God for the time you did spend in each others lives and for the things you learned. And I’m happy your day was better than anticipated. As for “our girls,” well it is so great for them to begin with an easy mature friendship, not expecting anything but a new friend, that shares some of the things that they love also. Swimmie I just love you for this story. It is fantastic.
Very intresting
“Eyes to the skies and just keep swimming.” We’re doing the backstroke, are we? LOL!
Interesting quote Tina used for the toast. I wonder how Tina will take it when (or if) Bette discloses that she and Alice have broken up? Thanks for posting. :)
They seem to be progressing nicely, thanks for the update
Lovely pace, wonderful writing. It is such solace and relief to have the time to say good buy.
Interesting quote indeed. Loving this story.
Interesting quote indeed. So, did Alice plant the seed about Bette being interested in Tina. Love the pace of the story.
You leave me wanting for more
what an enlightening update, i enjoyed it very much. Connections between people are rare so it’s interesting to see how this one goes
Amazing story,as always.Thank you.P.S I hate Nietsche.
I really enjoy reading B&T portrayed as intelligent, mature, cultured, women of substance and integrity. Bette’s relationship with Alice seemed more of the ‘casual friends with benefits’ even though they coined it ‘dating’ which tells me that neither one has really experienced a true, deeply meaningful love relationship. Although Bette’s mind is already contemplating something sexual between them I think the friendship she’s cultivating with Tina is already so much deeper even in the early days. Thank you for this story, and thank you for the insightful authors notes.
Thank you giving us another amazing chapter to this most interesting story. I agree with the comments, esp BAT2012. Its nice to see two mature women come at one another as friends first before the veil is lifted for them to see their truths. Amazing way your putting this story together. Thank you!