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Realizing – Chapter 12
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“I’m sorry.” Tina says.
“It’s in the past.” Bette replies and looks up at Tina again. She reaches her hand up to Tina’s face and wipes away a few tears.
“Can I ask, why that song?” Tina asks.
This was emotional for Bette, but in a good way. She’s finally able to tell the woman she loves about their song. Sort of their song.
“I… it was after our third date, I had just dropped you off at your apartment. I was driving back to my place and that song came on the radio. Moments before, I realized that I was in love with you. I knew it would be alright, that we would be alright.” Bette says and takes a deep breath. “It just hit me deep down. Since then, that song has been my secret ‘our song’ and describes my love for you in a simple but lovely way.” Bette says.
Tina starts to sob a little more and Bette moves closer and takes Tina into her arms.
“Please don’t cry T. I got to sing it to you tonight, and in a way it was a better way to share that song with you, with our daughter.” Bette says and smiles a little.
Tina pulls away a little, but only to get room to kiss Bette lovingly on her lips.
“We’ve wasted so much time Bette. So much time we could’ve spent together like this, singing to Angel, spend time as a family, instead we gave up. We took each other for granted. I am not letting that happen again.” Tina says and sits up straight and looks into Bette’s eyes.
Bette pulls Tina into another hug.
“We know what not to do now. Communication was the most destructive problem we had, we have to change that, and so far I think we’re doing really great.” Bette says and strokes Tina’s back.
“I agree. It was our main problem.” Tina replies. “Bette?” Tina says after a few moments.
“Yeah?” Bette replies.
“Can I stay here tonight? On the couch or on a spare mattress?” Tina asks.
“Sure. The main bedroom is free. Or if you prefer the couch?” Bette asks.
“The bed’s fine, thank you.” Tina says. “If you don’t mind, I think I might go to bed. I’m tired.” Tina says.
“Sure. I’ll go and change the sheets and get it ready for you.” Bette says. They both get up and walks towards the bedroom.
“I’ll be in the bathroom.” Tina says.
Bette continues into the bedroom and starts to take off the sheets and covers and changes them. She puts on new sheets and pillow cases. Tina walks in a few minutes later.
“There you go. You’re ready to sleep.” Bette says and smiles.
“Thank you. And thank you for letting me stay here tonight. I know a little girl who will be happy in the morning.” Tina says and smiles.
“I know another girl too.” Bette says and looks into Tina’s eyes.
They stare at each other for what seems like minutes but are only seconds.
“Bette, could you stay with me till I fall asleep?” Tina asks.
“Sure.” Bette replies in a whisper. Tina got undressed and Bette got her a pj bottom to wear. She climbs into bed and lay down under the covers. Bette lay down beside Tina. They are lying on their sides, facing each other. Bette reaches her hand up to Tina’s face and traces her finger down Tina’s cheekbone. Bette starts to sing the song again, Tina grabs a hold of Bette’s hand and hold it close to her heart. Bette continues to sing softly, just above whisper. Again, tears find their way down Tina’s chin. It’s a mixture of happy and sad tears.
“And I love you, I love you, I love you, like never before…” Bette finishes and leans in and kisses a now sleeping Tina’s forehead. She lay there for a few more minutes, watching the beauty, she pulls a few stray hairs behind her ear and then she leaves carefully. She closes the door and walks into the bathroom and brushes her teeth and then she walks into her bedroom and goes to sleep.
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very sweet. thank you.
Wow
I loved it. They will be okay.
Love it. But what is the name of the song? Wonderful story. So happy they are reconnecting and in such a loving and beautiful way.
Songbird by Fleetwood Mac
so sweat, so tender…I wish B stayed with her longer….
Maybe I missed it, but did Tina ever ask Bette why she isn’t staying in the main bedroom? If I were Tina, I would certainly be curious about that. Or maybe I’m just confused and missing something…love the story…looking forward to the next post.
cute and sweet but bette should’ve stayed with tina
So cute. =)
They’ll be just fine. So f-ing cute.
this is one of the sweeetst stories…Take sum inspiration IC …ths how it shud be
Silent reader here. Just love your story and I have read some of your previous work. Just had to ask if the song is “Songbird”. I love that song and the few lines you wrote instantly made me think of it. The only version I’ve heard is by Eva Cassidy…anyways I’ll stop rambling..but let me know!
The Barbara Streisand “Songbird”??? Thanks!
I only know the Fleetwood Mac version of Songbird
Wow! That is the way that it should be. Bette and Tina with their daughter. I know that they have to move slowly but at least they are on the same wave length now.
That was so intimate in a non-sexual way. It was BEAUTIFUL!
awww so sweet! They are doing so well, and now Tina has a job in Londo but i would like to read that they will live together there since the beginning. Wonderful chapter!
I love fleetwoodmac songs and songbird…so beautiful, thank you, great and sweet chapter.
WOW! I loved it . Thank you
Hiya Lauren, Another wonderful interlude in this reunion and re-igniting of Bette and Tina’s partnership. It does feel like they are both committed to making this work and are prepared to go all the way. Many thanks for this delightful and hopeful tale, Your Loyal Fan.
that was so poignant, could you post the words of the song and is it norwegian, bette shoulda just slept with T, just slept!!!!!lmao…PPS
I’m loving it, sooooooo sweet, tender and hopeful. Isn’t the reason Bette is not sleeping in the master bedroon is because that is where she found her ex gf having sex with another woman? Maybe Tina can give her a reason to sleep there again.
Wow,loved it thanks
I believe this version of Songbird is done by Christine McVie.
Good chapter. They are wonderful and lovely family, I though Bette stay and fall sleep after Tina but guess not. Ok post soon please, thanks!