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Playing By Heart
Bette’s House – Bette’s POV
Since Tina still had my shorts and tank top she wore home the morning after the first time she spent the night at my house, I was able to wear my own clothes for the drive of shame back to my house. Even though she had thrown them in the washer, her natural scent lingered on the soft threads and kept me company during the drive.
I was pleasantly surprised when I returned home from Tina’s later in the morning to find the band rehearsing away in my backyard. Angus was the lead vocal for a song I had only heard a portion of the night I came home from my first date with Tina. I entered through my back gate and watched the band enthusiastically play as Angus gave his all. My sister looked on in amazement as she rhythmically shook the tambourine in her hand.
It made me smile that she was so smitten with him. I’ve never known my sister to shack up with any guys who were worth her time, but she and Angus had danced around their attraction for as long as the band had been playing together. That had been the better part of the last two years. She had yet to give in to his charm, though it never stopped him from trying to develop more than a friendly connection on stage with her.
I remember telling him less than a year ago to be patient, because I was sure she would come around eventually.
“Waiting patiently
Wanting anxiously
More than neighborly
Looking longingly
While I’m playing by heart
Hoping to start
Something real with you
What do I gotta do
Just want to try something new
Feels like I’m playing by heart for two”
It wasn’t hard to figure out who the song was about, especially since Angus stared at Kit the entire time he sang the chorus. Without wasting anymore time, I pulled out my phone and shot the tail end of the performance on video. Maybe I’m biased, but they really do sound great when they play together.
I ended the recording when the band wrapped up the song. After slipping my phone back into my purse, I rewarded them with a walking ovation and a few whistles. They each looked more than pleased with themselves.
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kiwipit says
Did anyone recently tell you that your story is really great? Well, it is! I hope that you find the time – and the ideas – to continue this fantastic alternative universe story. Your characters are great, your story idea (the band, the music industry) seems to be thoroghly researched and .. well.. it is hot! Your style of writing with a lot of humor and funny dialogues just keeps me coming back to it again and again. Please update! My birthday is coming up so I’d like to make a wish for a new chapter…just joking ;) No really, I’m sure I’m not the only one who wants to read more and see what you might have in mind for Bette and Tina. Actually I was telling my girlfriend about PbH and had to translate some of it to her because her English isn’t good enough to read it herself. I really hope you’re not giving this up. Cheers!
laileng36 says
Hi I just love this story,hope you will come back and continue it.
keniasue says
It’s a great story,i read it in 2 days,can’t stop!
Amparo says
J’aime beaucoup cette histoire. Votre style d’écriture est incroyable.
Je voudrais un nouveau chapitre ainsi que finir cette histoire. Merci beaucoup.
SassyGran says
This is a great story and it is such a shame that it remains unfinished! I would really lovey if you finished it, please
meloveslu says
Sassypants, would you believe that I haven’t logged into the site in quite sometime so I am just now seeing this? This past week I have been updating the story in terms of the technology used (phones, rideshare, etc) by the characters in this story and revising mechanical and grammatical errors so that it’s written a little better.
I have also had 3 additional chapters written for YEARS and just haven’t posted. My plan is to begin re-posting it so that it is all in one book (drop down chapters). I’d like to finish the story before that happens, and I’m a chapter (or two) away from making that a reality.
Anyway, it was nice to see a little nudge of encouragement. It’s nice to know that there is still some interest in this story.
xoxoxo,
MeLL
Zhenya says
Hi, of course there is still interest in this story ( and not only from Gran:) ).
I really hope that you can give proper end for this amazing story!
SassyGran says
Delighted to see your reply and look forward to your posts.
Love your writing and will enjoy the re-posting as well as the new Chapters I’m sure. Don’t be in a hurry to finish these two characters story because they’re great.
SG
Dr. A says
I agree with all the other comments, please continue…..for many more chapters!
You can definitely write, girl! And, I’m not a fan of being left hanging, or to my
own imagination to complete the story; as you would, no doubt, be so much
better at that task! Also, not in a hurry for this story to end, as I think there is a
plethora of plot lines to follow and embellish. Looking forward to more from you!!
meloveslu says
Hi there, Dr. A!
Rather than copy and paste my previous comment I just posted to SassyGran’s recent comment, I will just point you to it (it should be right above this one) and extend my gratitude to you for reading this early little fic of mine.
Hoping to return soon!
– MeLL