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Provocations Linger- Chapter 13
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“Look, I’m not sure where all this is coming from but this is not my favorite way to be feeling. I need to get out of here for a bit or I’m going to jump out of my skin.”
And with that she grabbed a light jacket and left the apartment.
Tina sighed, half-heartedly scanning inside a bar window they frequented. She wanted to find her and clear the air but wasn’t sure what she could tell her that would give Sam the peace of mind she seemed to need about their relationship.
The truth was Tina didn’t want to and wouldn’t promise exclusivity with Sam. It seemed inappropriate for now.
She was frustrated that the topic seemed to be coming up because of Bette and wished that they’d discussed it earlier so that Sam wouldn’t interpret Tina’s hesitation to commit to her as a desire to reconnect with her ex-wife.
Tina was sure she wouldn’t have agreed to an exclusive commitment if Sam had asked before Bette showed up.
The blonde walked absently for some time, oblivious to the appreciative looks she was receiving from passers by. A soft voice behind her caught her attention.
“Tina?”
The blonde turned to find Sam standing behind her looking a combination of worried and embarrassed. “You aren’t looking for me, are you?” she apologized.
Tina smiled, both relieved and happy to see her. “Kind of, sort of…” she admitted. “Walk me home?”
Sam fell into step with her, giving her a side nudge in the shoulder.
“Hi.”
Tina giggled. “Hi.”
They walked in reasonably comfortable silence for a ways when Sam took Tina’s hand. “So the Yoko Ono lady was in Harry’s, she’s drinking pretty bad again.”
“Oh dear,” Tina commented. “Was she with the John Lennon guy?”
“Nope,” Sam offered a significant look.
“Oh dear,” Tina repeated.
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ANOTHER BAR OFF WASHINGTON SQUARE
LATE SATURDAY NIGHT, or EARLY SUNDAY MORNING
“You are not!” Tessa squealed.
“I am.” Bette begged to differ.
“Jesus. This is like a Neil Simon play,” the blonde shook her head.
Bette struggled to remember what Helena had said the night before, a Noel Coward play? She looked at Tessa speculatively. “I have a friend I think you might like,” she smiled. “She’ll be there!” Her voice was much perkier than Bette Porter generally spoke. Tina would have known at once she was drunk.
“Oh you do, do you?” Tessa’s voice dropped an octave. “And who might that be?”
“Secret.” Bette whispered. She emphasized this by holding her lips together.
Tessa laughed. “Well. Then I better get my beauty rest if I’m to meet this friend of yours. Were you planning to surprise Tina and Sam tomorrow Bette? I gather Tina has no idea you’re coming?”
“I didn’t have any idea I was coming until this morning. It was my friend’s idea. If you don’t mind, I think I would like to surprise them.”
Tessa was privately relieved. She thought the drive and ferry to Fire Island could be strained enough without this new wrinkle. She’d let Bette orchestrate this without her.
“Sure, surprise away, but do me a favor. I think I’ll just be ‘surprised’ along with everyone else tomorrow if that’s okay with you?”
Bette knit her eyebrows, slightly confused but agreeable. “Fine.”
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I’m glad Tina doesen’t want to be committed with Sam…sad that they didn’t fight longer, happy that Bette will set up Teresa with Helena and happier that she will be free to pounce on Tina or at least ask her to dance…can’t wait!
Thanks for the update. I can just picture a slightly drunk Bette….so cute.Please update soon!
Oh no, Zuzu – I think I really like Sam. I mean really like her. The shoulder bumping-hand holding-Yoko conversation was sweet and cute. Sniff! Drunk Bette was cute too tho. I’m feeling so torn. I wonder what will transpire on Fire Island? Thanks and please post soon!
wonder how all the plans will “play” out…
So glad to see you post! I feel kinda bad for Sam.. she seems like a really cool gf, too bad it’s Tina we’re talking about here… Oh well, i can’t wait for the Fire Island party! PPS
Couple meet cute. Go on a date. Over (too many) drinks hatch a nefarious plan. Hijinks ensue?
Sam is nice but she’s not Bette :)
Sam doesn’t seem to be to sharp or she would have seen in Tina’s eyes a long time ago that Tina could not be committed to her and that there was someone else. Even a blind person could sense that from far away. Glad Tina is not committing to her and that indeed leaves Tina and Bette free to discover each other again. Would love to see a slightly drunk Bette Porter. Thanks for posting.
Thanks for the update. Can’t wait to see what happens on Fire Island.
Hey, Zuzu – a post that keeps setting the scene for Fire Island. I sure do enjoy reading this story. I look forward to the next post.
I’m with BetteAndTinaForever, Sam is not Bette. And no one is better with Tina than Bette. Can’t wait for the next post!
See, despite the interesting revelation of Tina not wanting to commit to exclusivity with Sam, I’m now all intrigued by Bette possibly setting up Tessa with Helena. I want to see how that all goes over. Fire Island is going to be quite the party, isn’t it? Thanks for the chapter and more when you can. Thanks! :)
*looks around for stones to throw at Zuzu for making me like Sam* I’m torn, you bad :D But I know Tina and Bette are meant to be together. Oh, the idea of Helena and Tessa is simply sinfully delicious! Bring on Fire Island! I already got my tickets.
Great update and can’t wait to see how it turns out. Thank you for this story :)
No rocks here. I am still enjoying this – a lot – glad you started where you started on the plane and the pace you’ve set. This is actually working like a lock with all the tumblers falling into place. Great!
Hahaha…Bette’s out with Tessa on a “date” and Bette is trying to set her up with Helena. Oh Bette…you’re so transparent…It’s Tina that you want! Great update Zuzu, even if it was short. PPS!
Zuzu…bring on Fire Island! I can’t get enough of this story! PPS.
complex!!! more soon plz.
Every body around the estranged couple knows that Bette and Tina belong to each other. Hope that they can work out their issues.
Love your story. PPS.
I’m loving ths story thank you for continuing to write it.
trouble coming and everyone get wilde lol!