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Great Unexpectations Chapter 5
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Bette looked deep into Tina’s eyes. Tina struggled to hold her gaze, but found her tears too powerful to hold back. "Shh", Bette consoled her. "Tina, you are amazing, you know that? I thought I’d have to be the one to explain this to you. Don’t worry, T. This is a good start. We’re talking. It’s more than we would have done before."
Tina let her head fall against Bette’s shoulder as she wept. Bette wrapped her arms around her, rubbing her back.
"Bette, I want you to know, you can ask me anything. If you have questions about…anything. If you have anger. If you’re scared. Please talk to me. Whatever you need."
"I will Tina. I promise. I just…I don’t know where to begin."
"Come here", said Tina as she led Bette to the sofa. Tina sat first and then softly pulled Bette down next to her. Bette leaned her head against Tina ‘s chest as Tina draped her arms around her and held her close. Bette listened to Tina’s heartbeat. It was so steady and comforting, calming Bette almost immediately. She closed her eyes and continuing listening to the even flutter as she remembered the many times that Tina had comforted her in this manner.
"Bette, I want you to ask me a question. Any question you want. I promise you I will answer it as honestly as I can. Whether I’m embarrassed or ashamed or whatever, I will answer it."
"Tina, I don’t know. I think I’m scared to death of any answers you might give."
"Don’t be afraid, babe. I love you."
Bette was silent for a minute. The longest minute of Tina’s life. Finally,
"Did, did you love him?" asked Bette, closing her eyes tighter as she braced herself for the answer.
Tina’s hand, which had been stroking Bette’s arm, suddenly stopped. Her breath caught in her throat. For some reason she had expected Bette’s first question to be something else. She wasn’t sure what exactly, just anything but that.
Bette felt Tina’s heartbeat begin to step up, and her own heart sank.
"Never mind, T. I don’t want to know"
"Bette. Listen to me", she began as she resumed stroking Bette’s arm. "This is going to sound awful, but I promised you the truth and here it is. I wanted to love him. I tried to love him. But I did not love him."
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First! Score :) But I’ve yet to read it, I’m sorry.. times are different since I’m in England :( I’m off to my room to pen a new fic. Can’t wait to read this :D Angel D xx
There is a God in heaven and if he will, please let our girls be okay. Love this story and the fact that they are getting back together as one, as it should be. They are so perfect for each other. Thanks for showing the love and the imperfections of we humans. In the end, it is indeed all about the love we share with that special someone. You show the imperfections but you also show the love they have, which is so important. Thanks for the story. PPS
I am glad you have them teing to talk. This is great. Tina writting on Bette with the sharpie that was just Great!!!
I love your writing..love the intimacy, the tenderness. Thank you.
That wet blanket IC really has cheated us out of good times, hasn’t she? That adorable family breakfast scene, and Tina’s sexy and funny handiwork with the Sharpie, are sublime examples of revisionist history (and not in the least corny). Please keep them coming!
Don’t worry about the stars you will get, if you have fun writing, we’ll have fun reading. Your style is fluid, good storyline and nice in depth description of their feelings and emotions, you got it! The Sharpie moment was priceless and the lightness of their banter reminds me of the good moments of season 1, what their life together could have been. Maybe after seeing Tina sick over a lame joke, Bette will realize that Tina is serious about this relationship. Great story, wish it would be the real season 5.
Hey Red another excellent post. You have to remove the ratings from your story because they are bogus. I don’t know how they are calculated, but they don’t make sense, so just ignore that and pay attention to the comments. You are extremely talented…your writing and your story rates off the chart. I can’t wait until your next post.
ok,i’ll put the binoculars away for now but can’t promise they will stay put. You write this couple with such tenderness,love and humor. Now that they have confronted their passion and stayed up all night praying about how they could overcome,I think they are willing to try and communicate. communication in all forms is GOOD! thnx for the update.
I loved this phrase “until the morning sun slowly trespassed into the room.” Great description. PPS.
I can’t explain the 4 stars… your writing is pure pleasure to read! I would love to see this played out in season 5. Ilene should take a tip from you! Perfect balance between the fun and the serious. The branding was too funny!!
Hey both of us, u for writing n me for reading lol. Excellent chapter just loved it. PPS
You had me all angsty for a minute there, thinking Tina was preggers. Thank goodness they dodged that bullet. Loved the use of the Sharpie. Excellent red, post soon.
I have no clue why I am always behind. Any rating below a 5 is just wrong. Somebody is messing with you. I am happy to read that they are talking even if it is making them (Tina) sick. That is the only true way to move forward.
Great update Red. I like how you re-focused them and got the conversation rolling. But I really love the branding – very funny! I’m a little behind in the game (commenting waaayyy after you posted) so I hope you see this!! Now on to read more.
I’m with rufus. How is it IC cannot or will not give us this. So glad they’re talking, they may hit some bumps on the way but its definitly a road worth traveling. Nice to see Bette letting Tina know it would take more than that to loose her.
I loved this post. You actually have me beieving IC could fix the mess she made of them—BUT she’d have to let them actually communicate, so I’m not holding my breath :). I’ll just have to soothe my TiBette heart by reading your beautiful words.
whoa scarey; that both tina and bette r scared of talking…sexy, funny and heavy tina heaving…tg she’s not pregnant to whats his name, that would be TOO YUK…
I’m craving an omelette now. Thanks. lol That was SO BAD of you to scare us with Tina possibly being pregnant! xD Loved the Sharpie joke. :)
So , where do I sent my $19.99? Do you take paypal? Honestly, this is a wonderful story.. love the banter, the sharpie, the comforting heart beating, and the quickly changing emotions to the point of making Tina physically ill. Would love to read more, I sure none of us would mind if you went ahead and posted Chap 6, and 7? even if we have to wait through short bloks later….Yes, hate the concept of delayed gratification, especially when it comes to Tibette.PPS!
Red, hope you don’t mind. I just want to acknowlege all the wonderful talent that is on this site. There is so much time, energy, passion and talent that you writers put into these stories. We all get to enjoy them for nothing other than the occasional applause or comment. Thank you for allowing us to share…
It’s good seeing them finally talk..but let them not do it properly and lovingly PPS…love the chapters
they have a lot to talk about but as long as they together, they can work it out
Oh god, that was beautiful :) I adore your writing, it’s so intimate and touching. I truly hope they work things out. :)
X-mas came early this year! GREAT!
Good chapter and good that they talk!