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    I Need You Here – 5

    Story written on May 10, 2005 by tiff_duke.
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    Number of Comments: 21
    Words: 2535
    Story Shortlink: https://lesfan.com/?p=53800
    Author Notes:

    Emotional paralysis.

    "Sure."

    Tina looked at her closely. "Bette."

    "I don’t need to cry."

    Oh God. Tina stared at her, hearing the same words that had unraveled their relationship so many months ago. Panic began to set in, and Tina was not emotionally-stable enough to handle it. She cannot do this now, she thought, as she fixed her clothes. "I have to go."

    "Stay for dinner."

    "I can’t." Tina mumbled, slipping on her shoes. "I need to go."

    "Tina." Bette’s voice commanded attention.

    Tina turned slowly.

    Bette looked at her imploringly. "What did I say?"

    "Nothing."

    "Tina."

    Tina exhaled, and sat back down on the bed. "We’ve been here before. We’ve gone through this, and I can’t just sit around and wait for you to fall apart."

    "We haven’t been through this." Bette said firmly.

    "I can’t do this." Tina blurted out. "I’m here, you told me you needed me. But you’re gonna have to help me out here, Bette. You have to tell me what you’re going through."

    "Do we have to do this now?" Bette asked sharply.

    "No." Tina conceded. "But I have to go, my laptop’s at the hotel, and I have work I need to attend to."

    "I thought you said you were here for me."

    "What, you want me to wait on you hand and foot until you decide you’re ready to discuss things?" Tina asked. "Thanks, but I’ve done that and it didn’t work out."

    Bette stared at her. "My father just died. Show a little sympathy."

    "I’m going." Tina got to her feet, but had barely taken a step to the door when Bette grabbed her back.

    "No. Stay."

    "Bette."

    "You want me to cry?" Bette asked desperately. "I’ve cried on you before, and you still left. It doesn’t mean anything."

    Tina stood frozen. This was her fault now? "Bette–"

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    3. Blast the angst!! I think this is a pretty realistic take on B and T’s communication problems. I can see even in this reunion of theirs that there’s so much to talk about. Bette needs to stop being so stony about her emotions…grr…makes me mad to see that pushing Tina away. fabulous story though, keep going!

    4. Oh yeah, Tiff-duke, that’s what I’m talkin’ about!! (I meant every word, ya know…keep going ’cause it’s all good)! Love the pace of this story. Thanks again.

    6. wow really nice…i hardly read anything about Tibette but your fic got me hooked. Very interesting they sure need to deal with all the communication issues…very nice!. Keep going!

    8. Looks like Bette Porter has found her true match. Go Tina! I love listening to Bette and Tina converse there is tension in the air yet love still lingers. Please post soon I can’t wait to see where your story goes.

    10. Wow. I don’t really know what to say. I just read the 5 chapters and I’m blown away. Not only by the story line but the fluidity of the story itself. The emotional conflict for Bette as well as Tina. I am indeed a fan…if this writing continues you are definitley up for a FanFic award.

    11. All I can say is wow! The reason I say this is I see sooo much of myself in Bette. So before you’ve even written the next sentence, I know how I would react…and what do u know? Bette reacts in the same way. It’s scary, but through this amazingly-drafted story and the comments it provokes, I am realising soooo much about myself. Thank you…

    12. OOOh the tension, the desire, you could feel the electricity from the sexual energy between those two. Shit they need to just start yelling, cussing, tear each other clothes off and have hot sex… i bet that would relieve some of the stress they are both feeling. Then they could really start talking and get a chance to start communicating and move forward in rebuilding their relationship.

    15. Good chapter. Man this is sad and emotion. Bette and Tina need to stop pushing each other away and tell each other how much they missed and love each other. Post soon, thanks!

    16. Wowwee!
      Awesome!
      Brilliant!
      Tiff you have managed to capture all of Bette and Tina’s insecurities: the lack of trust, poor communication, desire to manipulate each other, inability to open up and tell each other truthfully how they feel. And that you have done it with such honesty and sincerity just blows me away. Can’t wait for the next chapter.
      A Fan.

    17. Bette needs to let go of her emotions , and let Tina take care of her, and see the real Bette for once.She needs to Show Tina that she is Vunerable and that she really does need her. Lovin this story, it is so well written, you have brought the characters to life very well :)

    18. i love the way T replied to Bette. I could have slapped Bette when she said this!again, can’t wait to see how it goes.i love it.thanks

    21. Hoowee You write Bette so well. I can just see her on the edge. This Tina is something else. I’m looking for the next chapter already!

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