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Future Perfect 9
“Tina! Where are you?” Bette called out as she searched through the house.
“I’m outside” Tina called back. “I’m looking for something.”
Bette came around the corner to see Tina sitting cross-legged, frantically digging through the paper recycling.
“I just got rid of all those old magazines, Tina, what are you doing?”
“Thank God!” Tina said as she opened one of them and set it on her lap. Inside was a pressed daisy, perfectly preserved. “I saw the empty box by the back door and I thought you may have put the magazines into recycling.”
“I’m sorry…I didn’t know that was in there,” Bette said. “What’s it from?”
Tina silently and methodically pulled five more magazines from the stack that had just been discarded, opening each one to reveal another flower. She then picked up one more magazine and flipped to a page where a card slipped out. She extracted it from the envelope and handed it to Bette.
Bette read the card while Tina closed the magazines to once again protect the flowers she had been saving for over eight years.
“They’re the first flowers I ever bought for you,” Bette said quietly. “I had no idea you kept them.”
“Seems even more important considering what we’ve been going through lately,” Tina sighed. “You probably think it’s silly of me to have kept them.”
“I think it’s beautiful that you kept them,” Bette said quietly. “And I wish I knew what we needed to do to make you feel as though you and I are in a better place.”
“So do I,” Tina replied as she stood. She tucked the magazines under one arm and reached for the card as she walked by.
Bette handed it to her and wordlessly watched her go inside.
Bette’s intercom buzzer brought her back to the present.
“Please don’t tell me there’s another delivery,” Bette answered.
“No, I’m just stepping out for lunch,” Tara said. “Can I bring anything back for you?”
“Thanks I’m fine,” Bette replied. She glanced at the tray. “She thought of everything.”
“You okay?”
“I’m good, thanks. Go and enjoy your lunch.”
Bette placed some sun-dried tomato pesto on a piece of crustini before popping the morsel in her mouth.
She savoured its flavour as she chewed, and followed it up with another spoonful of soup.
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(6 votes, average: 4.50 out of 5)
Tina’s reeling her in. When’s she going to land her?
I truly hope this wonderful story will have a happy B&T end….should I be worried that you haven’t got any idea about where this is headed??? I don’t think my fragile TiBette heart can take another break-up. I don’t mind waiting for a NC-17, that is not a flashback, to happen – because it’s really adorable reading about Tina reeling Bette in :o)) But please let this be a happy family story, do I’ve to beg LOL….BTW I love the flashbacks.
Good chapter. Tina is getting good now and let see how long Bette gonna let Tina in her heart again. OK post soon please, thanks!
You are soooo good JKS. The photograph Tina sent to Bette sounds “picture perfect” for “Future Perfect.” I hope Tina keeps being patient, loving, and honest with Bette; and I hope Bette calls Terri tomorrow and tells her she doesn’t want to see her. Bette needs to think about who she wants in her life, and I’m sure she already knows it’s not Terri. I will be paitently awaiting your next post JKS!
God..that was a sweet chapter and how perfect that the date couldn’t happen.
Wine & Dine her baby all the way!
Fins, I’m glad that Teri cancelled, but I hope that Bette doesn’t cancel Friday with Tina. When are we going to hear about the dream?
I am so VERY much in favor of a more active Tina, and, I gotta say, the woman sure knows what she’s doing! Still loving it, Swimmie. Thanks!
I am enjoying this story alot, I hope Bette will be ready soon. Post soon
Lovin’ this story….thanks!
if you listening to us then i hope you’re getting B&T back together for good but i don’t mind waiting…waiting is good, i love the intensity and unpedictable situations…as long as they are together in the end…thank you
i can see that Tina had an extra-help in san francisco. something i wish this will be easy for them to be together as Tina said but i am agree with Bette the waiting will be worthy! i hope Tina continue figthing for the love of her live! wonderful wonderful chapter!
Daisies are such happy flowers. They say, “I care,” but without the potential of scaring the other person away like roses can.
mmmm i’m going to have to go read backwards. like it…post more
Bette is wise, she is wavering but is wise to take it slow…
Thanks for writing! I look forward to reading every chapter. I also love a slow burn, so take as long as you want!
I want them to get back together soon, but I also enjoy watching Tina woo Bette. What a dilemma. ;)
great longer
as much as my sick body is allowing me. im dancing all over the office. loved it and i loved starting my work day reading your lovely, descriptive words. always a good feeling. thanks.
loving this story! I love seeing tina work to forge a new relationship with bette. i think this is how it needs to be on the show too…as long as they end up together! thanks!
Another Excellent chapter swimmie!! Tina is giving it her all. And good for her! I’m hooked!
Oh lovely! Thanks jks. Like the way how this is progressing, with Tina’s reminders ^_^
Tina gets a E for effort…will the San Fran chic show up friday before their date? Hmmmmm…please post soon.
Wow love this story! post soon. ;)
swimmie…I love your writing. I went back and reread all of your stories. It was gloriously exhausting but sheer pleasure. When I see that you’ve posted, i’m so excited.
Thanks for the post jks, I’m enjoying this journey.
Ah, yellow label hey ? If it’s the vintage Presidents Collection, Tina may have stiff competition ! There are some tastes that seduce your pallet brazenly, and that is one beautiful example. Tina is trying too hard, there is an old adage ” You can lead a horse to water, but you cant make it drink” – in my opinion she has showed her hand, time for Bette to know how to play hers.Always a pleasure, thank you for your time ………….
Just caught up with this. Love it. Tina wooing Bette instead of the other way around. Great story, and they just have to get together again.
another beautiful chapter! thank u so much for continuing to write! i love it! please post more soon! =)
Love the story please contniue. Tina gets a gold star for trying so hard. Let’s see if she can win Bette over, again!