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Have I Stayed Away Too Long?
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It felt so strange to be sitting in our home again. No. Bette’s house. I don’t think I have the right to think of it as my home anymore. It should have felt familiar. Everything was the way it had been when I lived there. The same prints hung on the walls; the same furniture filled the rooms. But something was different. Maybe it was the formality with which she brought in the tea tray where I usually would have prepared it for both of us in the kitchen. Maybe it was because Angelica sat across the room dressed and ready to be handed off to her Mama T. I strove to shake off the feeling and just concentrate on my Bette. I mean Bette.
I’d primped far too long before I came over. Henry wrote it off with a kiss on the forehead. It wasn’t that he treated me poorly or neglected me or anything like that. He just wasn’t Bette. My life with him was nothing close to what it had been with her, wasn’t nearly as beautiful. I could see now that rough times, disappointments and emotional hurts didn’t mean it was over, didn’t mean there was something better… didn’t negate the painfully beautiful times, the moments of divine ecstasy. Didn’t obliterate how deeply Bette had burrowed into my heart or gotten under my skin.
Bette, who now sat across from me looking so delicious. She wore her hair shorter, but I liked it. Her tank top clung to her form, her sculpted arms rested on her knees as she sipped her tea. She’d kept up her body. I wanted to feel those arms around me again, wanted to feel her hold me tightly to her.
She calmly listened as I expressed my displeasure at kissing Jenny’s ass. Her voice dropped into soothing registers as she assured me that no one really thought those things about me. When had she become so patient and understanding? So attentive? She didn’t shrug off my concerns or condescend. I suddenly found myself feeling flirtatious. This side of her had always done this to me. A brief glance, a teasing comment. She took it and turned it serious, though. She was so full of surprises today.
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You. Rock.Thanks for writing. Now not only do I have the images to see their pain, your words help me feel them, too. I’m a sucker for tragic love stories, can’t you tell? :D
Love the songs Oldie but goodie If Tina stayed away for yrs ahe would still love Bette and she Tina thanks
Wow! Ha! Am I first?:) So miss, I got say that I hope you find some time to write. I (we) ´ll miss you stories. :) Thanks!
Another great chapter and your take on what Tina was thinking is perfect. Please keep writing NY.
Amazing, but sooo heart breaking loved it, I also want them back together Long Live Tibette
Come here – I thought that was my line. LMAO. Perfect Song. I’m starting to feel for Tina again and if we love Bette we gotta love Tina too cause she sure does. Thanks for writing it.
NY, I’ve said this a million times already, but I’ll do it again… you’re amazing!!! all the heartache, felt so good… you really can display thewir emotions… and agin, you’ve brought tears to my eyes… and yes, when I saw the clip, I thought it was going to be another OMFG episode, I was here, waiting for Heart to start playing and the whole “come here- you feel so good- you smell good-touch me here-OMG, OMFG, are you sure?” thing, but then Jodi came in and ruined the moment… Please post soon, we all love your one offs!!!
Hopefully not. She really does need to get her act together and work towards getting herself straight before tackling Bette again. My head and heart are screaming Tibette only no body else, Just Tibette.
Wow…beautifully written…but no no no! What’s with these one offs??? Babe…you’re torturing me here…this one should have been longer. I’ve read it 3 times now and can’t believe it’s only a one off…I’m off to cry now…thanks…I hope you never stop writing…x
Very very beautiful!!!!!!!!!I can feel her pain,but i have still hope to see them back togheter!!Thanks!
Oh WOW NY! This is simply amazing and exactly what I think has been going on in Tina’s head! You did it again! I just dont have words for it! Amazingly well written! love it!
Yep, it’s *high* time Tina fixed her life. Lovely writing, as per usual NY. Thanks
I agree with B&TF, that’s a great take on that sweet and yet heartbreaking scene. And touching as always.
How you can describe those feelings in an amazing way ? I agree upon those feelings reflected by Tina’s behaviour.
One of the saddest things about Tina’s choice is that she really doesn’t have anyone to talk too. Her friendships are so strained that she close to none of them anymore. Shane may be the only one to give her the time of day, but she has her own issues to deal with. Odd that with all the damage she’s done to Bette that’s who is willing to comfort her. Now that is pure love.
You must be one of those “old souls.” But you know what? That’s quite alright because I hate sitting around reading FF when I can’t relate to any songs mentioned in it because today’s music (beyond country) is foreign to me. Anyway, damn you really nailed the moment when Bette was standing with Jodi and Angelica. It was so similar to when Bette took that damn picture in S3, except this time the “picture” looked happy.
great job NY!! I’ve been reading all your stories, but i’ve been neglecting to comment…and for that i’m sorry, but finally to do this right, and comment. I think you captured Tina’s thoughts well and i would love to see your take on either’s Bette’s thoughts during this scene, or Tina’s thoughts in the next scene at the Planet! Come on!!
NY…What a treat to see that you’ve posted. You definitely have writing talent. You can see beyond the words spoken and express the deeper, silent, private thoughts. IC tends to leave scenes openended so she has various escape routes for her s/l. I find that infuriating and frustrating. I don’t need things in black and white but some boundaries and direction would be nice. PPS.
The episode gave us some hope, but IC better not be playing with us. Checking the episodes to come, Jodi still around, and Bette’s still torn. Tina I know is coming back into the fold, but with whom. I sooooooooooooooooooo want it to be with Bette. I know they’re just a couple on a show, but, no matter who they’re with, it just never seems to have the chemistry and aroura that is Bette and Tina. At least we have to give IC credit for casting them in those parts.
great take on this wonderful Tibette “tender moment” ….if only jodie stayed away with her other women and didn’t come in this morning…if only
Awesome, as always. Damn this insomnia, but thank god for authors who post new stuff late at night!
GREAT, thanks for filling in the gaps, and IC should be thanking you too. Yes, this episode brought back hope to my TiBette heart :o)
wow, I’m just catching up on my reading; this is too much….