Fan Fiction
This story has been set to a rating of PG. Age verification is required to proceed.
Provocations Linger- Chapter 17
A short, handsome woman carrying two glasses of champagne paused to kiss Helena’s cheek and say hello.
“I’m here. Every year I swear it’s the last one, yet every year I get roped back in. Think I’ll keep my mouth shut this year and see if that works. Did you see Doogie Howser, MD’s here?” she winked at Bette, as she made her way past them toward a table in the corner.
Bette rolled her eyes at Helena.
Helena preened. “Well, he’s practically an American Icon.”
“Oh please! Walter Cronkite is an American Icon. Doogie Howser is a television show.”
“So you do know him.” Helena pointed out.
“Pffftttt…” Bette dismissed the topic with a hand.
She signaled to the bartender that she’d take a glass of the Cabernet being served.
“Is that Sam?” Helena spoke out of the side of her mouth. “Two o’clock, wearing a tux by the railing?” she intoned.
Bette surreptitiously scanned the railing. “That’s her,” she confirmed. Subsequent visual sweeps of the area convinced them that Tina and Tessa hadn’t arrived yet.
“That’s odd,” Bette ventured.
Helena asked the same bartender for a glass of wine as well. Drinks in hand, they moved to a spot on the opposite railing as removed as possible from Sam. They were trying to remain discreet.
“Don’t you find that… kind of odd? ” Bette persisted. “I would have waited for Tina.”
Helena considered the comment.
“Well… maybe Tina went right downstairs and broke up with her after your little ride on the elevator.”
Bette ignored her. “I’m just saying, I think it’s strange that Sam came by herself.”
****************
The deck was filling in, the reception was only expected to host fifty or so members, however in this intimate setting it felt like more.
Still, Sam was clearly visible to Bette and Helena from where they were standing. Looking around at the deck’s set up there didn’t appear to be a spot that wasn’t visible from all points on the roof.
“Helena, I don’t like this…” Bette frowned.
Her ‘date’ nodded. “I know, pretty awkward.”
Bette bit her lip, still searching for any less direct vantage point. There wasn’t one.
“Sam looks really uncomfortable Helena. It’s obvious she knows we’re over here.”
Comments
Leave a Reply
You must be logged in to post a comment.



(60 votes, average: 3.45 out of 5)
Sam is such a weeny. Bette forget your make believe phone call and get your ass back to the event and start working on getting Tina back. MUST WE DO EVERYTHING FOR YOU!!!!!!!!!!!! Great update. PPS
I agree with brwnsuga – at least partially. I mean, Tina did ask for a bit of discretion – she is there with Sam but Bette does neet to catch Tina’s eye everyonce in a while. She shouldn’t stay away completely.
Loved that Tessa noticed a smudge in Tina’s lipstick…
You’re killing me here Zuzu – Sam and Tina jukebox dancing at a dive bar sounds just so awesome and fun. Sam sounds like a cool person and she and Tina seem to have such fun together :-) You quoted the right song in your A/N, haha! The Helena Tessa silent convo was hilarious – so was Bette and Helena talking about Doogie Howser. Great chapter PPS!
wonderful update…i’m really on edge for some reason, can’t wait to see what happens…i’m rooting for Tibette of course
Genius.Agonizing genius.Am sending gifts.
Oh I so wish that Tina would end up with Bette. Some one please get Bette and Tina back on the same page.
I love how stunned Tessa and Helena are….speechless….so funny. I can’t wait to see what the next installment brings.
ok now I can comment on Tibette now that I am done cracking up over Shy Helena and Tessa…I know Tina is feeling it…torn
It seems to me that Sam has a choice to make here. Tina has all but told her that she loves Sam but is not in love with her and will not commit to her. Sam should know that if she decides to stay with Tina under those circumstances then if she is hurt it is largely due to her own decision. Tina is definitely interested in Bette, so Bette needs to keep the pressure on. Magnificent Zuzu…need more please as soon as possible.
This is wonderful. I think Bette should have stayed at the reception to get Tina’s eye every now and then but, I also think she has put more pressure on Tina not being there because she will be watching for Bette’s return, which Sam won’t like at all. Sam knows she does not and can not have Tina’s heart, it belongs to Bette and always shall. No one else measures up and no one can fill that void left by the gorgeous brunette and the same for Bette with Tina. Bette is trying to honor what Tina asked of her to let her be with Sam this evening and they will talk later. We know what that talk will be and what will probably happen, they can not keep their hands off one another. Sam has probably run her course with Tina and should just bid her adieu. I think Helena and Tessa are funny beyond words, and Helena is never speechless, always the ladykiller. Can hardly wait for the next chapter to see what happens. Thanks for posting this awesome chapter.
I love this story. I can’t wait to see how the rest of the party unfolds. I feel kind of bad for Sam, but oh well. I don’t like Helena and Tessa… I don’t like sharing Helena :p Great update as usual!
it seems to me that Sam is acting very much like a martyr….for gods sakes tina told same she was not in love with her and was not ready to commit, Sam sees the real deal…..tina is only feeling sorry for her…..so…Sammy walk and Tina you walk right to Bette to much time has been waisted already
ooohhh I like the lipstick comment Tessa made to tina too…..YES
i hope bette grows a set and soon… WTF ..why is she hiding… get out there and get tina back..
The Brit shy? I don’t believe it!Love this story.
Great update. Looking forward to more.
You know, since both Bette and Tina live on the left coast, they could just belay their meet and greet and hook up when they get back to L.A. But, where’s the drama in that? Love the intrigue (and the extended pages)! Thanks!
Great upate and I totally agree with brwnsuga. Bette, go get Tina. Brilliant update. Thank you :)
Am I the only one wondering where Bette will sit during dinner? I’m thinking that Helena will want to dine with Tessa which leaves Bette sitting with Sam and Tina. Here’s hoping that’s what happens and of course, Bette WILL cater to every need Tina has because she knows her so well! :)
Tina’s being kind to Sam, which is good of her, but I think this is going to end in tears, at least for Sam and her hopes of bi-coastal exclusivity. And I can’t believe Sam didn’t notice Tina’s smudged lipstick, but Tessa did. On a brighter note, Helena and Tessa seem to be dumbstruck… but “okay”. Those two are going to be fun, I can tell. I can’t wait to see how the rest of the evening unfolds. Thanks, Zuzu. :)
tina, why are you still with sam? there’s no spark between you, you live thousands of miles apart, bette and you are so obviously still in love and bette was being forthright with her intentions re you. i love you tina, but poor sam, please break her heart now rather than later. ugh. must we get carried away? okay, it just hit me that this story has been happening for only a few days as yet, not counting the backstory. so okay, maybe in the next two installments we may expect the breakup? not at all demanding, no?thanks zuzu for this story. please post soon.
Zuzu – just finished reading up to this point, and its a great story. I’m hoping you’ll add onto it. Thanks for all your hard work so far!
Good story,maybe you’ll continue it someday,thank you for writing it:)
POOR SAM-BUT WHY IS SHE PROLONGING HER OWN AGONY? she knows the score!!!
Sam just go ahead give it up.
I think the only thing to say is dun-dun-dunnnnnnn!
oh boy, can’t wait to see what happens at the dinner, if the elevator was the appetizer!!
Just caught up in this wonderful story. It’s been a joy to read. Love the extended characters and love this Helena. Can’t wait to see what else you have in store for these women.
I think that Tina and Bette need to take another ride in the elevator. lol lol lolpps
any chance this story will be continued?
This is so good and loving it!