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Subtleties * Chapter 10
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Tina stared intently at Bette. She couldn’t believe she had almost admitted what she had tried denying to both herself and Shane over the last couple of days. She was falling in love with Bette, or at least she assumed it was love, for she had never felt anything as intensely gratifying as this.
"I don’t know," Tina shook her head, dazzled by her near admission and the intensity of the brunette’s stare.
"Well, there’s a Thai place around the corner. There’s also a really great Italian place if you’re in the mood for…"
"We could go back to my place if you want?" Tina offered. "I have a ton of leftovers and I actually baked bread after you left. We can have some open faced turkey sandwiches with all the trimmings."
"You baked bread?"
"Yeah."
"After I left? After you made that huge meal?"
"Well, I was a little energized after you left. I had to keep myself busy. Stop smiling; why are you looking at me like that?"
"I don’t think I’ve ever known anyone to bake their own bread."
"I like to cook. I like to bake. What can I say, I’m a catch."
"You certainly are," Bette agreed. "And I would love to have dinner at your place."
"Okay then, let’s hit the road." Tina followed Bette around the gallery as Bette shut down the lights and locked the doors. When the two women got to Bette’s office, Tina spoke,
"Thank you for tonight, Bette. It was just amazing."
"I’m glad you enjoyed it. The look on your face when you opened your eyes…I think I will carry that with me forever."
Bette’s honesty touched her heart. Just when Tina thought it was impossible to fall harder, she did. Bette helped the blonde with her coat and quickly bundled up herself. As they made their way out onto the busy city sidewalk, Bette tried to flag down a cab.
"Have I mentioned how fucking cold it is? Jesus Christ, what the hell do I have to do to get a cab out here?"
Tina rolled her eyes and stepped forward, shooting out her hand in a salute and belting out a piercing whistle for effect. Bette turned in surprise as a dirty cab screeched to a halt in front of them.
"I may be a southern gal, but I can get me a cab any ole day" Tina batted her eyelashes and attempted a wink.
Bette just shook her head and swatted at the blonde’s ass as Tina climbed inside.
***
"So?"
"It’s amazing. Seriously. Where the hell did you learn to cook and how the hell do you find the time?"
"Well, I learned from my mom. She is a queen in the kitchen. And as far as finding the time, you find the time in your life for what you love. It may not be easy but you find a way."
Bette nodded her head as she downed her third glass of wine. So much of Bette’s life had been about time; moreover the lack of time, to be exact. Every minute of every day went into the gallery. Her personal life? Well, there wasn’t much time for that. At least, there didn’t used to be.
"Something tells me that maybe you had difficulty with that?"
Bette looked up from her glass, "With what?" her sadness was painfully apparent.
"Finding time for what you love, aside from the gallery, of course." Tina’s voice was soft in the stillness of the room.
"No. I never was any good at that."
Tina moved closer to Bette on the couch, taking the glass from the brunette’s hand and placing it on the coffee table, "Maybe I can help with…your time management."
"That’s what I was hoping," Bette’s voice cracked, even in its’ whisper. "I want to make time for you."
"For us," Tina corrected. Tina straddled Bette’s lap, taking the brunette’s face in both her hands, "Let me help you."
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ok, I will just wait right here for next chapter. This is so good
Strtgirl’s comment cracked me up. I loved this chapter too and am eagerly anticipating the next. Hubba hubba.
“I like to cook. I like to bake. What can I say, I’m a catch”…priceless phrase!!!! You go Tina….get a clue BP. :) Love this chapter…so much fun, teasing, tension, and honesty…way to go. One of my fav stories!!
Yeah! More to read of this really fine story. I look forward to the next . . .
i yeah… please let tina help her… loving this and the slow burn…pps
I’m going to wait too. So good.
You hit a home run w/this story. Everything about it is wonderful. Your writing makes it. PPVS.
Love the tension and the gentle teasing between them.
What a great chapter. So looking forward to more!
and it has started snowing again………… not that I’m trying to guilt-trip you or anything, but just picture this shivery, frost-bitten queue waiting for your next post…..
That was very lovely. This is a nice read.
Your update is always a treat and a pleasure to read.Thank you.
Phew! Reading about this Tina leaves me with a lot of energy too. Looove the slow burning..
I seriously love this take-charge-lap-straddling Tina. I love this beautiful update. Thanks scaf :)
Not nice to leave us like that my friend and too short too lol. That was great and sweet, love it. Please post more, thanks!
Love, love, love it! I agree with you… heu, with Tina, there is no such thing as not having the time. It’s just a question of how to manage it, and where our priorities are. It might be difficult sometimes, and yet, it’s as simple as that… Thanks a lot for the update. And BTW, I’m a sucker for slowburn! ;) K.
Another wonderful chapter – thank you! As others have said, I love your Tina – a catch indeed! And I’m with strtgirl, so we’ll just start an orderly queue (yes, I’m English!) and wait for your next post. Hopefully you’ll be so concerned about our poor time management that you’ll post real soon!!
Thanks for the great update! Tina is a total catch. I just love this story and can’t wait for more. Thanks for posting.
Aaaaarghh!! Too short!! I am handling the slow burn but can you please, please, not make us wait another 5 days?? (it’s five for me because of the fucking time difference)
Yay, Go Tina. “For us…Let me help you.” Oh gosh yes, please let Tina help her. This is shaping up to be one hell of a ride with these two. Tina is my girl. I love the sassy southern Tina. I’m having a ball reading this. Thanks so much for posting. More Please.
loving this. can’t wait to read how Tina helps Bette. lol. pps
Hi scaf, Many thanks for another fabulous chapter. Bette adn Tina are taking things slowly and at their own pace. I just love the conversations and easy way they are in each other’s company. There is an attraction but also a great friendship forming. I can’t wait to read more. Much appreciation from Your Loyal Fan.
Wonderful Chapter from a Great writer!!!! Thank you PPVS
Still waiting……….
This is just so damn good. I can’t get enough of it, please post soon. Thank you wonderful writing.