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    So Sorry I Scratched that Seven Year Itch…4

    Once Tina had decided what was to be accomplished tonight, she turned her mind off and did some errands that she had been neglecting. She had been so busy that before she knew it, the afternoon had disappeared.

    Tina spent the better part of two hours getting ready to go over to the house. She soaked in the tub for better than an hour, just trying to relax. Then she changed into casual, comfortable clothes. All too soon, it was time to go. Tina took a deep breath for courage and headed out the door.

    Bette had been nervous all day. She had scrubbed until the house shined. Dinner had been delivered ten minutes ago and was staying warm in the oven. The table was set and the wine was breathing. Bette had wanted to wear the outfit that she knew Tina liked best on her. She had wanted to light candles throughout the house, dim the lights and set a romantic mood for the evening. Even as she planned it, she knew it was not the thing to do. It would only make matters worse. She needed to take it slow. So instead, she dressed comfortably, had adequate but not overly bright lighting, and had gentle classical music playing. She had turned her cell phone off and unplugged the telephone. She would let nothing interrupt them. Too much depended on tonight.

    It was two minutes after seven. Then it was ten after seven. Where in the ***** was Tina? Please dont have let her change her mind about coming, Bette prayed. Finally at seven fifteen, the door opened.

    Sorry Im late Bette, but just as I was leaving, Alice came home and wanted to talk to me about.. Tina broke off as she looked at Bette. She was sitting on the couch and had tears in her eyes. Tinas heart flopped over. Whats the matter Babe?

    Nothing Tee. I was afraid you had changed your mind about coming. Bette jumped up. Now that you are here, have a seat at the table and pour us some wine. Ill serve up the food. I hope you are hungry. I got your favorites.

    Tina took a deep breath, sat down and poured the wine. It sure smells good. I forgot all about eating today. Im starving!

    Dinner was delicious. Conversation was relaxed and they lingered at the table just enjoying being together. Finally Tina got up and started clearing the table. Bette stopped her, refilled Tinas wineglass and sent her off to the living room. Ill just put this stuff away and join you in a minute Tee.

    When Bette came into the living room, carrying her own full wineglass, she was happy to see that Tina had settled on the sofa. Bette sat down beside her.

    Facing Tina she said, Im not sure where to start Tee. I dont know how to explain what has happened.

    Tina said, Start by telling me what happened Bette, how you got so separated from me that you could do this to us. How you could feel so apart from me that I could walk around a corner in a public building, at a public gathering, and see you touching another woman, connecting with another woman, in a way I mistakenly thought you reserved for only me. I was blindsided Bette! I felt my whole world collapse right there, and knew; just knew that there was nothing I could do or say that could ever make that pain go away. I felt totally betrayed Bette. Betrayed and humiliated.

    Bettes color drained from her face. Im so sorry Tee! she gasped out. I never meant to hurt you. I love you so much. I would do anythinganything to take it all back. To make it disappear. Tears started flowing down Bettes face, but she wasnt crying for herself. She was crying for the pain she had caused to the person who had loved her and had stood by her through the past horrible months, through all the problems that they both had gone through. And what had she done in return for that trust and support? She had stuck a dagger right through Tinas heart.

    Do you have any idea how I felt Bette? Tears were also flowing down Tinas face, but she was in control of herself. She was not going to let Bette off easy. Bette was not going to just explain this away. She was going to feel all the pain that she had caused Tina! I stood by you. I cried with you. I helped you gain information to fight that horrible woman who attacked your museum and your art show, who attacked us and our life together! I quit my job! I allowed you to financially support us, and you know how I felt about that. But our family was important to me. I wanted to have a child, to give you a child that we could raise together, that we could love together. I lost that child Bette! I lost my baby boy! Tinas tears were running freely now. She did nothing to wipe them away.

    Bette was sobbing. Please Tina, Im so sorry!

    I still loved you Bette. I was hurt and I was torn apart from losing that child, but I still loved you. I watched you run yourself ragged with the Provocations opening. I found you crying, in the bottom of our shower, dried you off, got you dressed and built you up so you could face the opening. Stood by you, was so proud of you, and the whole time you were ***** her!

    No Tina. It wasnt like that!

    You even said you wanted to try again for another baby. I wasnt ready but I promised you we could try again, just as soon as I could face it. Just give me a couple of months, that was all I asked for. And why did you want to try again? So you could give me a child to keep me busy while you were out ***** your carpenter! It certainly was not for us; not to give us the family you supposedly wanted, not for the love we supposedly shared!

    Please Tee, dont say that! I do love you! I do want a family! Our family! Bette was losing total control now. She couldnt stop the sobs.

    Did you think it was all going to just magically appear? You have to give of yourself. You cant stand on the sideline and direct the way things will happen. You cant CONTROL EVERYTHING! Did you think I would allow you to have your little enchilada and eat me too? It doesnt work that way Bette! I wont work that way, and I certainly wont live that way!

    Oh my God Tina. Please dont say that Baby. I love you so much. Please Tina, Im sorrier than youll ever know. I never wanted this to happen. I never wanted to hurt you. Bette tried to take Tinas hands.

    No Bette! Tina stood up and stepped out of Bettes reach. What you didnt want was for me to find out. But I did Bette! And in the worse possible way. I saw it with my own eyes. It was so obvious, even to me. Even to this little fool that you have been keeping in the dark about your affair! You know what Bette, I was wrong!! Im not ready to listen to you yet.

    With that final statement Tina walked out, leaving Bette sobbing on the couch.

    Comments

    1. You are an awesome fanfic writer! Bette was devastated by the loss of the baby, too. Waiting to hear Bette’s reply. Love how you’re handing this. Keep up the good work! Sorry to pressure you for more chapters. Thanks!

    2. What started out sweet and gentle turned out to be pure gut wrenching. Thank you for so effectively toying with us. I’m glad Tina broke down; said what she needed to say, but I also can’t wait to hear Bette’s reply. She too lost their baby, though she didn’t allow herself to grieve because she had to be the stronger person for Tina’s sake (or so she thought). This doesn’t excuse Bette’s behavior nor do the other stresses she experienced, but Tina’s not completely innocent either. I hope her culpability will also be shown through Bette’s re-examination of the events that brought her to perfidy or in another chapter with Tina’s introspection. Also, I personally feel Bette wanted to get caught, which is why she even risked stealing a moment with Candace at the show. How else would the affair end, since she clearly didn’t have the strength to deny the desirous feelings for Candace? Or, were those feelings simply the need of escaping herself?

      What the show failed to portray in depth, I hope these fanfic shorts compensate by scrutinizing, delving into both Bette and Tina’s motivations for who they became after the seventh year together. The show left too much for the audience to guess; I’m thankful the fanfic stories have started to fill in the gaping blanks for us in diverse and wonderful ways.

      I loved this chapter and you truly have a natural talent with words. I can’t wait for the next one, please don’t keep us waiting too long.

      Sorry, for leaving such a long comment.

    3. the dynamics and possibilities of these characters story lines are so endless. i appreciate you taking time out of your schedule to write these..thank you so much.as i sit here writing this and listening to annie lennox’s song”why”, the words to this song reflect so much of what you have written in your stories. your vision when writing about tina and bette is so clear, yet there is an edge of craving and wanting more. i cannot say it enough, thank you so much again, for the time taken, for your insight , your vision and most of all, leaving all of us wanting more. BRAVA! BRAVA!

    4. You are something else. Where have you been hiding!! First time doing this?? You kidding me. I know that your little twist has a meaning. Please don’t leave us hanging.
      I appreciate very much that you have invested a lot of time and emotions to give us this wonderful story. Kudos to you Lizard!!

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