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Lifeline – Chapter 10
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Tina laughed, her head dropping back a bit, and the moonlight spilled across her face. Bette’s heart stopped, and she hoped she would remember the light and the look on her lover’s face forever. She wished she could paint that picture. Maybe she would. Leaning back, she studied the stars.
“I love floating on my back, don’t you?” She asked randomly, like a child, thrusting her legs out before her, pushing her middle upward.
“Look at that sky! Amazing…” she raved.
Tina lay back as well, folding her arms behind her head lazily.
“Mmmm. It’s beautiful. I haven’t seen the stars so bright since I was back home laying in a field watching the Perseids on a summer night,” she remembered fondly.
Bette looked over at her with interest, almost losing her buoyancy in the process.
“Laying in a field?” She asked archly. “With whom?”
“With a whole bunch of people, as I recall,” she answered, ignoring Bette’s usual unfounded jealousy. “We would all get together and drive out to the darkest place and throw down blankets and sleeping bags and watch the meteor showers until we fell asleep.” She couldn’t help smiling at the recollection.
“Uh-huh. Sounds like an excuse to me,” Bette muttered. “Submarine races, meteor showers. I went to high school too…”
“It wasn’t just in high school, Bette,” she said vaguely. “There wasn’t a hell of a lot to do on a summer night where I come from. It was fun.”
Bette dropped her teasing and they enjoyed a few moments of quiet observation when Tina suddenly yelled out,
“There! See it?” A white streak shot across the sky.
Bette nodded excitedly. “Yes! Wow.”
“Don’t you love seeing a shooting star? It’s so magical. It’s like a gift.”
“It is,” Bette concurred quietly. “To know that it’s been falling for eons and we’re witnessing the end of its journey is incredible when you think about it.”
“What else is like that?” Tina asked, “An unexpected gift, a thrill?”
“Seeing a hot air balloon in the sky,” Bette answered. “I’m always surprised and happy when I see one unexpectedly. Isn’t that funny?”
“Finding a four leaf clover,” Tina grinned, reclined on her back, speaking to the sky. “I still look for them.”
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You know what makes me happy, Nell? Reading your posts, this lovely story over and over again. =) Thank you for breaking your silence. And thank you for breathing new life into this fictional couple that I’m still so fond of. You have no idea how many people wish on shooting stars to stumble upon or be blessed with the deep, abiding and lava-hot love that your version of TiBette share. *Sigh* I’m looking forward to more trips down memory lane and how Bette will use the items on The List to help bring Tina out of her stupor. Brava, Nell! Cheers! =)
I have been checking frequently for a new post to this touching story. You write this couple and their journey so beautifully. I look forward to more memories of the past and memories yet to be created. Thank you.
More people should be so lucky to have a love like theirs.
Thanks to you and this wonderful story, I’ve learned a new word today. “Insouciance” PPVS
Wonderful as always. Love the way you are writing this story. It is a testament to the love they share. We should all be so blessed. Thanks for posting.
Really lovely, as usual. Surely this will generate a few lively spikes in Tina’s EKG, won’t it?
I just love this amazing story. Thank you for posting.
wonderful writing that conjures up beautiful images of my favourite couple
What they all said. Thank you.
Perfection. The dialogue is amazing and the scenes you paint just come to life in my mind. Thank you, I love this Better and Tina and although my poor little Tina is hurt I love the pillar of strength Bette is trying to be for her.
loved it… and i know tina can hear every word… wonderful… pps
Excellent and just so briliantly beautiful. Thank you.
Thanks everyone for your thoughts on the chapter. I decided I’m not waiting until the next post to speak to you when I can do it right here! Curiosity, I’m laughing at your insouciance! Dainty,mm and TK, your words are always thoughtful, insightful, and so encouraging to me. TK, I’m thinking about you. Gumby, I’m so pleased that you like my version of our favorite couple(You know how I feel about your work). M, you’re just not that silent anymore and I for one am happy about that (LOL). Keep poking me, please.didi,az,fav,Amanda,nue,Quer,JDM: Y’all have been with me from the start of this story I think, and always take time to speak up, which is so, SO nice.Ballent and rd, you two are newer but appreciated just as much as the rest of my readers and I hope you will continue to comment! You are all keeping this story going, because without your support and encouragement I’d probably be too lazy to post. Hugs,~Nell
Don’t know how I’ve missed this incredible story, but have just savored all 10 chapters. Love the way you’ve written their relationship and the dialogue is just delicious. As a side note from a southerner, “ya’ll” is frequently used for one person and “all ya’ll” for a group. Thanks for sharing your talent, Nell.
Thank you for update.Wonderful story.
Amazing as usual!
Thank you, Nell! As mightymouse said, finding a post from you is a gift that makes me happy! The love and connection between your Tina and Bette is just beautiful. You always write with such depth and truth. I was especially moved by the way Bette was comforted by her friends whilst feeling separated from them and her determination to be strong when talking to Tina, and by Tina’s meditations on all the ways she was ‘more’ because of her love. Thanks again.
That was awesome!