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Reunion
Story written on October 28, 2012 by justkeepswimming.
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"God, you’re such an academic sometimes. You research everything." Alice said, reaching for her own phone and quickly typing in the terms she presumed would result in accurate information about this mystery woman. "Was there a picture?"
"Yes there was, but it doesn’t even do her justice," Tina said. "When does your flight leave tomorrow?"
"Nine in the morning," Alice rolled her eyes as she glanced up from her phone screen to make eye contact with Tina. "This doesn’t do her justice?"
She faced the screen towards Tina to show her the picture of Bette she had found on the Art Gallery of Ontario’s web site.
"I know," Tina nodded. "She looks even better in person."
"No wonder you had a crush. And she gave you her number?"
"Yeah," Tina confirmed. "Said she wanted to make sure we could get in touch again…"
"I’m sure she’d like to get in touch with you," Alice laughed. "She was flirting!"
"I don’t even know if she’s gay, Alice!"
"And you’ll never know unless you call her," Alice admonished. "Pick up your phone!"
"But…"
"Stop being a science nerd for five minutes and try for some social interaction," Alice said pointing repeatedly at Tina’s phone as it rested on the table between them. "No wonder you never get laid."
"Keep your voice down," Tina said quietly, surreptitiously looking around to see if anyone seemed to be overhearing their conversation. What few patrons there were all had headphones on. "Okay, I’ll call."
She dug out the card and dialed the number.
"Voice mail," she motioned for Alice to resist the urge to speak as she left a message. She was relieved to not have to speak with her. "Bette, it’s Tina. I just wanted to give you a quick call before the morning got away from me. I teach until one, but I’ll be in the office all afternoon."
She wrapped up the message by leaving her cell number, rather than her office number. If Bette called, she wanted to be able to answer, not have it vetted by the department administrative staff. They were already up in Tina’s business and she had no interest in offering them more topics to gossip about.
"There," Tina said, after she was sure the connection had been disabled. "Happy?"
"I’m happy as long as you didn’t just call your home number and pretend to leave a message for Bette," Alice said.
"I wouldn’t do that!"
"Yes you would." A particular instance came to mind.
"Okay, I would, but I didn’t this time," Tina defended.
"I have to get going," Alice rose from the table. "Seven thirty tonight."
"I’ll be there," Tina replied.
"I expect you to have made some progress by then!" Alice instructed as she pulled on her coat.
"Get some good quotes for your article!" Tina said to Alice’s retreating form.
"Always do!"
Tina was glad Alice was in town to push her the way she just did. Otherwise she might have come up with one excuse or another to never call. She had no further role to play in moving this interaction along. The next move was Bette’s.
(tbc)
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I’m like you, can’t believe Randy and Tina were both Laurel lol interesting update, glad to see that Alice is the same wonderful friend that helps to move things along :)
“I’m happy as long as you didn’t just call your home number and pretend to leave a message for Bette,” Alice said. – That my friend was LAUGH OUT LOUD FUNNY!!! I’m actually glad the first chapter was a fantasy, otherwise it felt too easy for me. If they are going to get together they need to work for it! :-) Thanks!!
Hi, jks! =) It’s been a while. Anyway, the Tina in this chapter is starkly different from the confident and playful Tina in Bette’s vivid daydream. Can Tina’s academic mind conjure up a similar fantasy or will this fantasy only play out in Bette’s very fertile imagination? (How long was that train ride, btw? It’s amazing how a simple smile from someone she didn’t recognize at first opened a floodgate of detailed, step-by-step fantasy. And it happened early in the morning, on her way to work. Bette’s subconscious is simply amazing!) Will the fantasy clash with the present reality of their lives? I wonder if anything will come out of this chance encounter, of this fleeting moment. If they can make something out of the little sparks that flew from their brief, fleeting encounters ages ago. Will their attraction to each other last this time around? The first chapter could have worked as a stand-alone post but you definitely have plenty of options on where to take this story. You’re on a roll, jks. Thanks a lot for this treat and write on please! Good health and inner peace, jks. Cheers! =)
Lovely thank you
Hey, somehow this chapter feels a little more comfortable. Looking forward to your next chapter!
interesting turn of events… am interested to see where you take it, a newfound love or a past moment whose time has come and gone… Thanks for the update.
Silent reader saying thanks for your stories. I love your writting.
I think they need to meet for some dim sum after Bette gives her a museum tour… : ) So glad you are writing swimingly. I hope this East Coast storm is giving you time to write!
It’s a must carry on dear :)
No phone tags. Just a early afternoon coffee. Tina cant have dinner she has Alice so lets see how it goes. I like this very much thanks
Nice. I hope they don’t end up playing phone tag. ..although that could be interesting. Maybe they can meet later for lunch or maybe Bette can invite her to the museum…so many possibilities.
I wonder how much progress will have been made by the time Tina meets up with Alice? Thanks for the post, jks. :)
I like this story, great job
Great update. A very interesting turn of events with Alice being in town and we discover that Tina is insecure for some reason, and a procrastinator. Well, let’s make sure that she answers the phone when Bette calls back. I wonder if she will do more to find out things about Bette before she sees Alice again. Hopefully Alice will do it for her since she might not do it for herself. Can hardly wait. thanks for posting.
Well since everyone else’s comments are seeds 😄 allow mine to be the ho, oops 😧😕 uh I meant hoe. You know, the tool (in this case metaphorical) used to cultivate the land (your pages) in order to plant these seeds 😁 Okay, so now it’s up to Bette, well maybe she would be caught up at work and not have time to check her messages. Dragging this out, I know. Well some lesbians love drama. That’s my contribution. Can’t wait to read the next installment. Thanks 🐠
A Bette and Tina beginning maybe? And with an interesting twist! Great!
I love Alice being the wing (wo)man for Tina. We know that Tina crushed on Bette in college. What did Bette think of Tina? Why didn’t she make a move in college? She must have noticed Tina to remember her 10-15 years later? Tina may be insecure but in a big city, it is sometimes easier/safer to fall into your little world and not venture out of your groove. Bette might of crushed on Tina if we recall Bette’s sexy dream. Keep it going b/c I certainly don’t have the imagination to do so but I love reading your stories. :-)
Thank you for the update,amazing as always.Thanks God for” your “Alice.PPS
me like it!…you changed it because of the comments?…Cool!…but didn’t know where this was heading?.. well as far as I’m concern you’re in the right track!…..goody! Wonder what will happen next time around?…
Thats good and love it, can’t wait to see Bette call Tina. Please post more, thanks!