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    Friendship Foundation Chapter 7

    Story written on January 8, 2013 by justkeepswimming.
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    Liquid courage


    "Work was great – I got the green light on an obscure project I’ve been working on," Tina started. "And Eric brought a dozen roses to my office when he had an unscheduled break from the trial."

    "That is a good day," Bette said. She was adept at appearing pleased even when she wasn’t. "So you had a chance to talk with him too? Clear up some of the concerns you’ve been having?"

    "He apologized for being so distracted lately," Tina said. "And even though the trial is only at the halfway point, he thinks it’s really going their way. We get to spend tomorrow together – no interruptions."

    "Great," Bette said. The single word lacked enthusiasm.


    "Dinner will be ready soon," Tina said. "Do you want to start with some wine though? Go ahead into the kitchen and I’ll be right behind you. Corkscrew is on the counter by the stove."

    Bette opened the bottle and poured them each a glass. She couldn’t help but notice the arrangement as it sat on the table. A dozen long stemmed red roses in a crystal cut vase. She was surreptitiously looking for a card when she heard Tina approach.

    "They’re gorgeous, aren’t they?" Tina said with a smile. "It wasn’t easy getting them home; they’re so long I could barely fit them into my car."

    "Enviable problem," Bette said. Time to give credit where credit is due. "They are lovely. He obviously knows how to pick a florist."

    She was loathe to admit she couldn’t have done any better herself.

    "I didn’t want to leave them at the office over the weekend," Tina explained. "I’m sure they’ll still be beautiful on Monday, but I wanted to enjoy them at home too."

    Bette passed her a glass of the wine. Tina took it and tipped it towards Bette to touch the rims of their glasses together.

    "Great to end the week on such a positive note," Bette offered. "We’ll wrap it up with a little levity, and some new friendships."

    "I’m not one of those people who ditches their friends just because her relationship is going okay," Tina said, by way of assurance. "And I’m really looking forward to tonight. I miss hanging out with a group of women. I haven’t had that opportunity since college."
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    1. I love the pace too. Not slow to be teasing but building until Tina has an epiphany. This is a monumental revelation for Tina. It realistically can’t occur overnight. Well done, swimmie.

    4. I admire Bette’s self control. I think any barriers Tina has unconsciously erected are slowly melting away. Let’s not hurry, the slower you go the longer the story will last! Thank you. Hope munchkin is feeling better. A new tooth, perhaps?

    6. Ah, the L-girls at the Planet with Marina – the good old days – the swimmie way. I like it. I like how Bette and Tina are getting to know each other first, building their friendship — from blissful ignore comes awareness and awareness can bring all sorts of trouble delightful and not so delightful – especially when one person is in a relationship, the feelings are new and/or unexpected, you’re not sure how the other person feels, if you should act on the feelings that are being felt or bury them someplace… Can’t wait to see how you lead the way.

    7. I love the pace also…it’s just that when I get to the end of a chapter I get sad cause its over…I need more. Yes I’m greedy but there are worse things to be lol. Glad Alice didn’t get drunk and say something stupid.

    10. This story is like unwrapping a present in slow motion! Tina has started accelerating. I wonder how fast she will hit the brakes when she will realize what is happening to her!

    13. Awwww, lovely Tina, you have just had your first revelation. Take care of your little one first, thats most important. We will wait. Thank you Swimmie.

    16. After the evening she’s just spent in Bette’s company, I think the disquiet Tina’s feeling now is only going to grow. She’ll eventually figure out what she is – or isn’t – doing with Eric. The rest of the weekend should prove interesting. I hope your munchkin feels better soon. Thanks for posting. :)

    17. I happen to love the pace of the story. They are building a strong friendship. Of course because we are TiBette fans, we want them to be together already, but this makes it realistic for me.

    20. This is the beginning of a beautiful friendship…slowly, but surely Tina is starting to realize she is developing feelings for Bette, but is confused as to what those feelings may be. Thanks for the post. Hope the little one feels better soon.

    22. I think your pace on this story is perfect. Bette and Tina get to build their friendship slowly and Tina is coming to realize that she needs to re-examine her relationship with Eric. Please post again soon!

    23. hi silent reader here….forget the ones who desire a faster pace. this is a beautifully written slow burn where one can feel the emotions building (even in fiction). I have one other request……POST MORE OFTEN, but keep the slow burn (as mentioned before)….. :>

    26. As they grow closer, the stakes also get higher. This is getting very interesting. I love this well-written, well-thought out exploration of an alternative TiBette beginning, jks. Thanks a lot for this treat and please write on! Cheers! =)

    28. Well, I guess we’ve established that the pace to this story is perfect, Thank you for another perfect chapter. SO well written with a nice flow to the development of their relationship as friends as TIna figures things out between her and Eric, and then between her and Bette. Its an interesting push me-pull you situation. Excellent!

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