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I Fall Behind pt.13
Just as Tina was about to bite into a cold roast
chicken breast, Jenny walked in looking irritated. “Tina,” Jenny’s
voice had its usual lilt, but the frown that accompanied it made Tina’s
eyebrows raise.
“Where were you? I was waiting here like you said,
in this stupid apron and holding this stupid tray. I waited til 10 o’
clock, thinking she’s even more skittish than you described and
wouldn’t come. But Tina, I had to be somewhere at 10! You knew that!”
Tina couldn’t believe she’d completely forgotten
that Jenny had been waiting for them to come to the house last night
for dinner, before going to Milk. That was the plan, anyways, Tina
thought with an internal smile, remembering what happened in reality.
Externally, she didn’t dare even alter her expression, fearing Jenny’s
wrath. So her face was frozen in a surprised-but-sorry look that
ultimately made Jenny chuckle. “Dammit Tina,” Jenny finally said,
but the anger had already seeped out of her.
“You owe me 15 grand. What happened anyway? Where
were you?” Jenny’s earlier irritation was replaced by curiousity.
“Fifteen thousand?! Jenny you’re really charging way
too much!” Tina exclaimed. When Jenny just smiled and winked, Tina
shook her head. “Well we stayed in. She wasn’t feeling well so we just
watched some TV, then slept.”
“Together?” Jenny wriggled her eyebrows.
“No… Well, we fell asleep on the couch together, but that’s all.”
“I’m not your granma Tina, you can tell me the
truth, with lots of details.” Jenny said. Tina answered Jenny’s wide
grin with one of her own.
“I’m not telling you anything. Thanks for keeping
the food. I was afraid I was coming home to a kitchen full of spoiled
food. Thanks Jenny, you’re a good friend.” Tina patted Jenny’s back,
before heading to her room for a quick change of clothes. Jenny
eyed Tina’s outfit and clucked her tongue.
“Hey Tina!” Jenny yelled out, “Are you sure Bette’s even *****?”
*****
An hour of walking had taken its toll on Bette’s
feet. They felt sore and raw. She was also perspiring in the rapidly
climbing heat, making her white cotton button-down stick to her body.
She’d slung her jacket over some fences a few yards back, willing its
new owner to be kind to one of her erstwhile favorites. Bette was
miserable. She regretted going out ‘for a walk’ but just couldn’t bring
herself to turn back. She didn’t want to go back. She never wanted to
go back. Going back meant seeing a fool in the mirror. Going back meant
Tina. The walk was able to help her sort out some things. One, going
back to face Tina couldn’t end in anything good. They could never have
a relationship. Bette’s certifiably insane and Tina’s… unreliable. If
they did get together, and the thought filled Bette with fear, they
would never last. Bette couldn’t handle Tina’s past, present, and
future(?) profession. And Bette was sure that even if she got around to
working that out eventually, Tina would never stay with someone who’s a
complete freak and *****.
Two, going back meant being Bette Porter again.
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(90 votes, average: 3.37 out of 5)
Damn that was beautiful and happy for them. Post soon please, thanks!
wow… loving this story… i have a feeling when bette wakes up… and sees tina laying next to her… well it’s time… bring it on…
I really enjoy this story. You are doing a great job!
leg warmers? where did that come from?..haha…and is bette really psycho? (u mentioned her pills)….post soon:)…this story is soooo cute:)
beautiful! thanks!
that was just so sweet post soon!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Whoa! Amzing!!!
That was absolutely beautiful!!I can’t get enough of this story!
adorable, beautiful and touching…great story, great writing, great pleasure
Great story!!!
tina to the rescue!!
There are very few stories that have such a huge obstacle for our B/T to cross…this one I’m not sure is going to be successful…how can you fight someones past to such a degree as tina’s….interesting times ahead!!!
There are very few stories that have such a huge obstacle for our B/T to cross…this one I’m not sure is going to be successful…how can you fight someones past to such a degree as tina’s….interesting times ahead!!!
Bette is really ill. I’m so sorry for my earlier flippancy. BTW “True Colors” – great song! check out ‘The Body Acoustic’, Cyndi Lauper’s new album. It’s great! Amazon has it (hint). Thanks for moving this story from the surreal to the sublime. Tina as Judy Holiday, the hooker with the heart of gold.
Thisis great. Just get rid of Helena & I will bea happy wizard
7..what a way you have. that was just beautiful.please give us more soon
But techgal, I LOVE flippancy! don’t be sorry :)
didn’t antidepressants get mentioned earier? i’m assuming those are the “pills”.
they have so much to work out but I know you will get them there. Wonderful
LOVE IT.GREAT JOB..THANKS.HOPEFULLY ANOTHER ONE SOON.RIGHT???
just beautiful…
This is a fantastic story! Post again soon!
I adore this story!
ahhhhhh. thank you.
The one common thing is the way the tenderness and love is captured between my favorite characters. You are doing a stellar job…this chapter…brought me some peace. Thank you