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Lifeline – Chapter 10
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“You know that reverting to your accent gets me every time. I’m a sucker for a southern girl.”
“I don’t know what you’re talking about,” Tina answered, eyebrows raised.
“Do y’all wanna go swimmin’, or what?” Bette joked.
Tina frowned. “You don’t say y’all to one person, you goof. Y’all is a group of people – you know, you all.”
“Sorry. I don’t know the proper lingo. So, how ‘bout it Scarlett? Skinny dipping in the moonlight? Doesn’t that sound romantic?”
Tina leaned in and kissed her neck, nuzzling into her warmth.
“Yeah, okay. If you really want to get out of these comfy covers.”
“Good!” Bette exclaimed, pulling her up to a sitting position. Tina slumped on the side of the bed, a bit taken aback by her lover’s newfound enthusiasm for middle of the night swimming.
“I’ll get our robes and some towels. You wait right there,” Bette said disappearing into the bathroom. Tina was just about to lay back down when Bette returned, pulling her to her feet and slipping the soft terry cloth robe around her bare shoulders. She reached under the collar and released the blonde’s hair so that it loosely framed her face. Bette froze for a moment admiring her beauty. Tina didn’t notice as she absently tied the belt at her waist, looking up to find Bette staring at her.
“What?” She asked quizzically.
“You take my breath away,” Bette confessed, her twinkling brown eyes checking her wife out for the millionth time.
“Bette…” Tina demurred, thoroughly secure in her position as the object of Bette’s admiration but pleased as always to hear it spoken and see it in her lover’s lusty gaze.
Her wife’s eyes on her brought forth all her confidence, strengthening her in a way nothing else could.
She had not known before Bette how love would permeate every aspect of her future life, transforming it; how it would change her and make her more – more bold, more forgiving, more passionate, more enlightened, more vulnerable, more understanding, more angry, more compassionate, more empathetic, more proud, more hurt, more protective, more emotional, more sensual, more possessive, more sexual, more crazy, more happy, more whole – just more.
Somehow she had not anticipated that as time went on she would want Bette more as well, that she would feel an insistent, visceral pull toward her. It was an aching, thirsty want, and when she tried to identify it for herself, to quantify the need in her own mind she always came back around to thinking that she was somehow intoxicated by Bette’s love, that it was an addiction of sorts, which was unsettling. She was not an addictive person ordinarily. It was as though Bette was her vice, and she struggled with having a vice that was so central to her well-being. She wondered if that was the wrong way to view it and she had grappled with the notion for a time, leaving Bette puzzled and confused by her moods. How could love be a vice? Or was their sex-life her addiction?
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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!