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Lifeline – Chapter 10
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Bette smiled. Of course she did. That was Tina. Eternally optimistic.
“Spotting a rainbow…or a double rainbow! That sounds really sappy,” Bette snorted.
Tina chuckled.
“No, I love rainbows. Who doesn’t?”
Tina went on,
“When the person in line ahead of you buys your coffee and you don’t find out until you start to pay,” she said matter-of-factly.
Bette looked abashed, her legs dropping down into the pool.
“That really happens to you?” She asked, wading toward Tina. “People anonymously buy you coffee?”
“Sure. All the time.” She knew Bette would seethe a little about that and it amused her.
“It never happens to me,” she sighed, a bit mystified.
Tina turned to her, pulling her in. “Yes, it does. Women try to buy you drinks whenever we go out,” she reminded her. “It’s annoying,” she frowned.
Bette’s face was comically serious as she pronounced,
“Drinks are not the same. Drinks are like a “pick-up” thing. Coffee is different,” she postulated.
“Coffee says, ‘Hey, I think I like you. You seem really nice.’” Her brow furrowed in a way that Tina found delightful.
“Huh? You’re crazy!” She laughed. “I don’t think there’s all that much thought involved. It’s just people trying to be nice. Paying it forward, you know?”
“I don’t know, T. I think there’s more to it.”
“Can we just get back to where we were?” Tina grinned, finding Bette adorable, if a little wacky.
“Mm-hmm.”
“What else?” Tina inquired.
“Making you laugh,” she grinned. “That always makes me happy. Even if it’s at my expense.” She shrugged amiably.
“Really beautiful lingerie…” Tina said, as though lingerie was something truly exotic and rare.
“You wearing beautiful lingerie…” Bette added pointedly.
“Spotting dolphins at the beach…”
“Finding a whole sand dollar…”
“Watching you come…” Tina said unexpectedly, arching an eyebrow.
“T!” Bette laughed, loving the sexy eyebrow.
“What? It’s true! It makes me very, very happy,” she admitted, kissing her tenderly.
“Well, it makes me happy to make you happy,” the brunette replied cheekily.
“Taking a bath with you,” Bette added after a moment.
“Running my fingers through your hair,” Tina smiled, demonstrating.
“It feels good to me too. It’s comforting,” she said, closing her eyes pleasurably.
“Watching you sleep. You look so sweet and innocent when you sleep.” Bette grinned at the subtle irony in Tina’s tone.
“Laying naked together when we aren’t in any hurry – just looking at you, admiring your perfection.”
Tina closed her eyes glancing away from Bette bashfully, then added,
“Reading poetry aloud to each other…”
“Naked.”
“I’m sensing a theme here,” the blonde giggled.
“French kisses.”
“The taste of you,” Tina whispered, licking her lips suggestively.
Bette gulped, eliciting a hoarse laugh from her lover.
“Us,” Bette whispered back, gathering Tina in her arms, breathing into her ear. “Us.”
“Us,” Tina echoed softly, attempting to stifle a rather large yawn.
“Are you getting sleepy?”
“I think I am…”
“But?”
“But now I’m a little turned on.”
“Really…?”
“Yes, really.”
“We could make love in the pool…”
“I think I’m too tired to fuck you standing up,” Tina admitted with an impudent grin.
“Honey, did anybody ever tell you you have a way with words?” Bette hooted with a terrible fake southern accent.
“Yeah, you. You said you liked my way…”
“Oh, I do, baby,” Bette chortled. “I like all your ways. Come on,” she urged extending her hand as she headed up the steps, her lovely copper skin dripping silver under the moonlight, white teeth flashing rakishly over her shoulder.
Tina shivered suddenly, unsure if it was because she was cold… or because Bette was so hot… and reached up smiling to clasp her out-stretched hand.
TBC
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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!