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I Need You Here – 5
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Bette sat down on the bed, taking Tina’s silence as a sign of defeat. "How are you going to get to the hotel?"
Tina’s answer was interrupted by the doorbell.
Pause.
"I have to answer that."
"I guess you do." Bette agreed.
Tina glanced at her, then went to the front door, where Alice, Shane and Dana were bearing Chinese takeout.
"Just like the three wise men, only bearing food," Alice joked, and kissed Tina’s cheek. "You look like *****, TK."
"Only nice things from you, huh, Al?" Tina joked back, relieved for this small reprieve of humor.
"Where’s Bette?" Dana asked.
"Bedroom." Tina replied.
"We tried calling, but…" Dana let her voice trail off.
"I fell asleep." Tina said, as means of explanation.
"Do you guys want company, or…" Shane motioned back to the door.
"No! Stay, you guys," Tina smiled weakly. "I’m just tired, but I think Bette could use the company."
Alice, Dana and Shane glanced at each other, knowing that Bette could care less if they were there or not, as long as the East Coast-based blonde remained.
"Please? For me." Tina subtly pleaded with them.
Shane regarded her closely. "Did something happen?"
Tina could never lie to Shane, but she didn’t want to bare her issues with anyone other than Bette Porter. "I’m not sure."
"T, could you call Bette? I think you’re the only one she’d stand to see right now, and we need an arbiter," Alice pointed out.
"I’m here," Bette said, emerging from the bedroom. "Jesus, Alice, your hollering would wake the dead."
The other four remained silent.
Bette scoffed lightly. "’The dead.’ Funny, huh? Turns out not so funny when your dad dies."
"Bette," Dana began, but Bette cut her off by addressing Tina.
"You’re still here, T? I’d think you’d have no problem leaving all of us." Bette said snidely. "I mean, you’ve done it before."
Alice, Dana and Shane glanced at Tina.
"Tell me to go, Bette, and I’ll go." Tina shot back.
The trio turned back to Bette, waiting for her answer.
Bette only looked at Tina.
Yup, this was definitely not the Tina Kennard that left her nine months ago. This was not the woman she’d cheated on. This was not the woman whose emotions she thought she could manipulate.
Bette took a deep breath, then slowly exhaled. "Stay."
to be continued.
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This just keeps getting better. The give/take between B&T…how each uses their own weapons — the affair vs. the death of Melvin. Nicely done.
Bette is going to lose it big time. Question is will Tina catch her?
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!
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.
amazing, god the angst is killing me, but keep it coming anyway. great update.
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!
Wonderful and sad. Great chapter.
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.
I’m continuing to love this story, please post more as soon as you can!
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.
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…
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.
I have just now discovered your story but this is good. It has a lot of tension which is always good.
This is getting good
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!
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.
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 :)
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
oh I am really getting into this story, please continue! Thank you for writing this.
well.i dont know what to think cuz i think Tina could give more support to Bette now and talk about the past later..post ral soon please
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!