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The Beginning 1
Tina lost herself in her emails, a growing problem on a set in a remote location occupying most of her time as she weighed in with her opinion and shut down the argument.
“Idiot” she muttered to herself, hitting send. She glanced at the clock, 4:00. She should go soon. She went to her bathroom, washed her hands and brushed her hair. She looked ok, she thought.
It was casual Friday, so she was in jeans and a white button-down shirt, her hair loose. This is fine, it’s fine. Or should I put on something else from the closet? What am I doing? She shook her head, this is ridiculous.
She shut her computer down for the week, it was Friday and she was meeting Eric for drinks later, but she couldn’t remember where. She would check his texts later. He had been sending quite a few today, most of which she ignored.
He was starting to bug her to be honest, the move in or not question becoming quite the issue between them. She sighed and unbuttoned another button at the top of her shirt. Because it was Friday, she told herself. That was better.
On her way out the door, she pocketed the lipstick Holly left… because you know, she liked the color.
***
Later, at the restaurant, she waited for Eric at the table he reserved. She was looking at the menu, but her mind was not on the drinks or the appetizers. It was on the tingling sensation she could still feel on her lips from where Bette kissed them not twenty minutes ago.
She licked her lips self-consciously and could still taste something… strawberries? No, no that wasn’t it. Something fruity but woodsy too, almost like… what am I doing? She shifted in her seat, her cell phone going off.
“On my way, Princess… sorry last-minute meeting at work…”
She tossed the phone back in her purse. I hate it when he calls me that, she thought. And I’m tired. He gets ten more minutes, she decided waving off the waiter, no reason to order if she wasn’t going to stay.
Her mind drifted again to the Gallery owner. After bringing Tina her earring, she stood close, placing the earring in Tina’s hand and then didn’t let go, but instead leaned in for a quick kiss.
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Collins says
Awesome start!!!
So the answer to your question about any interest in a Tibette beginning is a definite YES!
Like the immediate attraction they have for one another & Tina will realize soon what that’s all about.
Very sweet – thanks for the ride down memory lane.
Fast forward 24 years & have Tina & Bette read this & remember how they feel in love. Or better yet, let’s send it to the Gen Q writers for inspiration!!!!
Thanks so much & looking forward to more.
BK says
Thank you Collins. Wouldnt the show be so much better if the writers listened to the story tellers on this site? I mean, no comparison. The ratings would go through the roof!
Martha3128 says
I love this story of the beginning of Tina and Bette. How could we resist? Please continue on…and no, I could never get tired of reading another story no matter what time line or story arc anyone chooses. Since this part of TLW was very brief and left us only with a couple of scenes, there is much left that are left to our imaginations. And who doesn’t like the beginning of a true romance.
Thanks for this.. hope its the beginning of more….
BK says
I love the beginning of romances. The how did you meet stories. And you are right, the show did leave alot up to our imagination. What happened after the kiss? How did Tina end things with Eric? Glad you are along for the ride.
SassyGran says
Great start!
Ye, please a new starter story for TiBette is always welcome. No show start to blur the Story and the chance to take us to the start go The L Word before the relationship was messed up! Also we can forget about Gen. Q!
So, to answer your question, yes please, loved these two, more please but don’t forget your other story :-)
Stay safe
SG
BK says
Thanks SG. I won’t forget the other story, too much to leave hanging if I stopped that one!
Bibi28 says
Please please continue with this story!!!
It is a great beginning and i love Tibette stories, as long as they have a happy ending of course ????
Thank you for a new story in BK style!
BK says
BiBi – def a happy ending or several happy endings for both of them….
pikiangelica says
waiting more
Billy says
Love to read any happy TiBette story. Any time. Would love to read about them starting out and maybe avoiding the drama that befell them in the series. You can right that wrong.
kiwipit says
BK, “interested in” would be the understatement of the month! I always like a good T + B beginnigs story. And this one has a lot of potential to be very entertaining.
I like the direction you seem to go with it. Very interesting to see where Bette is at this stage of her life. Her distaste of the club scene, not wanting to keep up with her image as a player. I’m curious to see whether you work with Bette wanting change in life and starting a new phase in life. More responsible and adult maybe.
I also like that you didn’t use the very common picture of T + B falling in love at once, head over heels, right at the opening at the gallery. At least you didn’t in the first chapter ;-) They like each other and subconsciously there might be a lot of attraction already. But it’s great to see both of them react to meeting someone new and interesting. Someone who you like to get to know, spend time with, have fun and maybe develop a new and lasting friendship with.
Though it seems it could be more for Tina already. But also you put her in a stage where she obviously only needs the right moment to end it with Eric. Not because she falls in love with someone else but because she’s annoyed with him and no longer feels the desire to be with him.
Her attraction to a woman makes her situation complex but with potential for some soul searching, spontaneity and maybe some backpedaling.
Thanks for introducing Holly to us. I love her already. Seems like she is a friend that Tina will need.
So, yes, yes please continue with “The Beginging”. I’m getting comfortable in my seat and wait for the next part :-)
Thanks for sharing!
kp
BK says
Thanks KP
I didn’t want to rewrite the scene where Tina goes and picks up the earring… we all know how that played out. I was more drawn to what happened after. I do think Bette wants to be more responsible, to own her decisions and change her path. You are exactly correct, there will be no lightening hits when their hands meet kind of moments, Tina will notice the differences of course as they get closer but I am not a big believer in love at first sight. I am too jaded for that, I guess. Glad you are along for the ride!
Zhenya says
Thank you! I’m definitely in! Always like Tibette beginning!
Waiting for the next!
majicspider60 says
YES, YES! I never tire of a Tibette beginning. During this season of isolation your stories and stories from other writers on this forum are a welcome relief! Please continue!!
Deanna says
This is just a great story. I was never a player but I stopped the club scene at 24 so I can relate to Bette. For Bette, it’ll be hard to shed the reputation. I identify with Tina and so annoyed by boyfriends who were needy and whiny.
It appears Bette has matured emotionally perhaps later than her chronological age. Tina appears to leap at opportunity. The way it goes always bumping into something when you least expected or look for.
More. More. More. Dare I ask longer chapters, please.
BK says
Deanna so glad you are reading. I was never a player either, I would totally fall in the shy Tina camp. As well as the annoying needy and whiny boyfriends. Can not. Thank you for commenting.!
DumplinT says
BK,
Start of a new month agrees with launch of a fresh Tibette tale! Love the intro of Holly. Gosh she has Tina’s number . . . all I’ve heard this morning is Bette, Bette, Bette . . . Holly playfully accusing Tina of having certain “looks” on her face and Tina tryna wave off Holly’s words.
Iike the purity of relationships wth foundation built in friendship. Really looking 4ward to how you’ll sculpt a masterpiece!!
BK says
DT, I always enjoy your comments and your love of the characters and their dialogue. Holly is a force to be reckoned with, don’t we all need a friend that can tell us like it is!! Thanks
Largo says
Ah, I love Tibette origin stories! Can never decide if attraction is more interesting than consummation with those two? We need both, for sure. “A cage of her own making” is beautiful phrasing, BK. Thank you for this lovely beginning x
BK says
Thank you Largo! Hope you are writing as well, hint hint :)
wkm says
Love Tibette beginnings. Very well written and extremely enjoyable. Thanks for posting and I hope you continue the story.
OneStorm1 says
I could never get tired of a beginning to the love story of B & T. Can’t wait for the next chapter. Stay safe and post soon.
Therese_Belivet says
Ah, dearest author !
Taking a break before slowly savouring your last posted chapter of Remember Who You Are, just to differ finishing it, I just began this new story of yours with true delight : not only because I know I will always love anything and everything you’d write, for I feel so deeply connected to your way to see and feel things, but also because, yes, I always had a weakness for B&T beginnings.
And this beginning of The Beginning is already a real joy !
With just few phrases, you encapsulated everything that makes our beloved two perfect for each other like two pieces of puzzles coming together forever :
“For Tina, there was something soft about Bette, a gentleness of spirit that was in conflict with the powerful businesswoman she embodied the other night at the art show. (,,,) there was a mask in place during lunch, but it slowly lowered the longer they spend time together. Bette’s words and actions giving clues to the real person behind the image. And it was that essence of the brunette that Tina found so compelling.
For Bette, Tina was like a breath of fresh air. (,,,) She felt the usual defenses slipping, the wall she put up when meeting someone new, a woman in particular, coming down brick by brick. There was something about Tina that made Bette feel like she could be anything she wanted. And she wanted to be herself.”
To let the other one see our real personality : such a gift.
To find someone who is amazingly able to reveal your real emotions : such a miracle.
And for me, as your faithful and more than ever delighted and happy reader : such a joy…
… and it’s just the beginning of this Beginning ! What could I ask more ? It’s just perfect !
You did it – once more.
Thank you, really, from the deepest of my heart – for everything.
Ariane
Joanna Baird says
Found it! Now I am hooked. Lovely beginning. I am on a small break from grad school, decided to hop on here and read. It all started with the earring.
BK says
There you go! I am on a break from grad school too so hopefully I can get the next chapter written sooner. Thanks
Maddyson says
This could never be a tired story I love seeing everyone take but I also feel like their beginning isn’t told enough. But I could honestly get lost in your writing forever you’re truly amazing your fics should be published I honestly can’t wait to continue reading but I also can’t wait for more future fics I just finished remember who you are and I never wanted it to end your writing truly is out of this world thank you for your creative mind