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    I Need You Here -15

    Story written on May 20, 2005 by tiff_duke.
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    Number of Comments: 37
    Words: 1786
    Story Shortlink: https://lesfan.com/?p=54029
    Author Notes:

    Letting go.

    Tina lay down on the bed, and closed her eyes. "I hate funerals."

    Bette turned to glance at her over her shoulder. "Is this a recent development, or have you been keeping this a secret?"

    "Both." Tina shifted on her side of the bed. "The whole thing just… I guess it’s just been a while since I’ve been to one."

    "Mr. Piddles doesn’t count?" Bette asked, then froze when she realized the events following Mr. Piddles’ "wake".

    Tina chose to ignore the obvious. "I didn’t really know Mr. Piddles."

    Bette sighed with relief, realizing Tina wasn’t going to bite the bait. Tina was just perfect that way. "So what time are you leaving tomorrow?"

    "Three PM. It’s too soon, but…" Tina said softly, finally opening her eyes and meeting Bette’s own. "I think it’s time to bring in the professionals."

    "I’ve made an appointment," Bette agreed. "Therapy. Start with the grief part, then… the rest of it."

    "I’m glad." Tina smiled at her. "I’m proud of you."

    "And me, you." Bette lay down beside her. "I can’t believe you’d be here for me, even though you’re not really ready."

    "It’s what I do." Tina said lightly, staring up at the ceiling. "You’re sure you’re going to be OK?"

    "Well, I can always just call you, right?" Bette teased.

    "After this visit, I think last night illustrated just how unprepared I am to be alone with you."

    "Well, we’re alone now. And we’re okay."

    Tina glanced at Bette. "I guess."

    Bette closed her eyes, as Tina continued to study the other woman’s profile.

    "I love you, you know that, right?" Tina asked suddenly.

    Bette opened her eyes, and turned to her.

    "Even though I’m not here, even though I still can’t completely trust you. You have to know that I do still love you."

    "As a friend. I know." Bette couldn’t help the tone which she said ‘friend’.

    "No," Tina shook her head slightly. "As the only person I’ve ever really loved. I do love you, Bette. I know I can have a really twisted way of showing it…"

    "So will you come back to me?" Bette said hopefully. "Spend forever with me?"

    "That’s not really something I can answer right now," Tina said honestly. "We’re not ready to talk about what happened, I mean, I don’t know about you, but if we talk about it I know I’m just going to start crying and hating you, and wishing to God I didn’t bring it up and—"

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    1. Oh my god Tiff’ I’m so in love — in love with your writing. It’s amazing. So poetic, you have me here tearing up at how beautifully written this post was. Thank you. I’m glad to see you will continue writing — I’ll need stories like yours to keep me over the next few months.

    7. so glad that you are going to continue, i don’t mind that they aren’t back together yet. i rather see them both consider if they like all the new changes in each other first. people are going to change as they continue you to grow but we don’t always evolve at the same time. whose to say they are going to be compatible still? which is why i like to see evolution instead of the quick wham bam their back together. thx for the great story, enjoyed every chapter.

    8. I have read this story but have yet to comment. this chapter was absolutely beautiful, but tragic all in the same. there’s just this sadness i feel for them. Thank you for your insight into the intricate web that is bette and tina.

    9. This has been a heartbreaking, but lovely story. I agree, that in this story at least, they need some more time before coming back together. You did a wonderful job of guiding us to that. Thank you.

    10. Could this story get any more prefect than this? As always, you’ve managed to portray the love they share in the most beautiful and heartfelt manner. You are on a roll, girl! Please keep it goin’-thanks!

    11. Realistic, in that estranged people do not magically reconcile after a loss, tragic, in that two people obviously meant for each other will remain apart, yet satisfying with its concluding intimacy and promise of a possible reunion – this was a good story.
      Thanks!

    12. This is sad that they are not together and Tina need time to think clearly what she want to when is the right time to talk to Bette, well they both need time to think too. Now see them make love and show how much they love each other and hope they will work thing out soon. Post soon, thanks! Great chapter!

    13. Thank you for a marvelous journey. I am looking forward to Reprise.
      Please start it soon.
      This has been an honest and poignant portrayal of life, death and acceptance. You have fashioned a fantastic piece of fan fiction with true genius.
      I hope that the continuation deals with where Bette and Tina go from here. How you rebuilt your relationship is the true test of your commitment to one another and where all the hard work really begins.
      Hoping to see your posts real soon.
      A Fan.

    16. things need to go slow sometimes..Acceptinchanges in each other is critical to allow 2 person to get back together.is touch to accept,but is worth a try always for the one you love. Great story,and am glad you gonna bring on another story! :) pls do continue writing!

    20. Just wonderfully well written and paced. And you gave us new insights into the characters while keeping them entirely consistent with the characterizations on the show. Many many thanks. By the way, did I miss the hints about what exactly Tina was doing in LA? Another excuse to re-read the whole story!

    22. Ok I didn’t see this chapter after reading the last…AMEN you’re continuing. And I love this ending. It’s not sad but very emotional and sets the tone for the future. We know that the love is there, even if the re-connecting and healing doesn’t happen at a desired pace, we know that these two have a bond that may be stretched and twisted but will never snap. I look forward to your next series.

    23. That was beautiful and sad the story has been so well written from the start to the finish. I am glad you are continuing with Reprise looking forward to this.
      Thank you.

    25. Thank you…thank you! Its so nice to see Bette and Tina reconnecting. This story has definately taken a life of its own and your writings is brining the characters to life. Great job!

    26. OMG…that was the most powerfull lovely, intense, sadness and great chapter ever this is so wrong..2 people that deserve to be together fall apart like this..but after this chapter they have hope again and so do i…youre amazing thanks

    27. Happy you are coming back to us with another story. This one was extremely well done. The characters were so vivid and the emotion seeped from the computer screen to my heart. I enjoyed it very much, thank you.

    28. WHOA! Beautiful as Always it’s getting better and better I can wait the next chapter I’m looking forward It’s Awesome Writing Story Please post soon.

    29. I totally agree with Seahurst. Dang it, it’s to early for me to be crying.. It’s just the way you tell their story that just makes me feel so much apart of it. Feeling what they feel. OK so WOW. There I said it. :)

    30. thank you for this story, it has truely been a somber but amazing story. I can’t wait for the next chapter of the story…i’ve said it before but this story is very believeable…you’ve done a splendid job writing…thank you!

    31. so sorry to see it end but you wrote a masterful tale and one that i enjoyed immensely. will always be looking for more from you and thanks!

    35. The ending of this story is as it should be. It would not be realistic for them to move back together at this stage considering their individual and combined circumstances. Waiting impatiently for your next story.

    36. Very nice. I love the ending. We can hope and believe that these two women will be back together…forever. Thank you for a great story.

    37. Hey Tiff_duke, I don’t know if you go back and read old posts, but I had to re-read this story to remind myself why I love your writing.

      “They did not need to be told what the other wanted, how the other wanted to be touched. They knew. The way they knew when the other was intent on giving, and when they wanted to take. They watched each other as pain and pleasure played on their expressions, gazes meeting as their give and take were made in synch. Gazes lingered as breaths taken became more shallow, moans became deeper, and touch became more intimate. ” — Just beautiful!

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